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The Dread

GeneralAscendant Mode · Difficulty
1 patcheslast touched 1d ago▲ +2

Power trajectory

Up = buffed, down = nerfed
0+2Jul 25, 2026Jul 25, 2026Jul 25, 2026 — Grim Dawn v1.3.0.1 Hotfix 1 is now live +2 / -0 (cum +2)
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Patch history

    • 📊Numericspawn rateReduced

      Base spawn chance in Ascendant Mode reduced and minimum kills between spawns increased to reduce frustration.

      neutral

    • 📊NumericCelestial Essence effectIncreased

      Increased the impact of Celestial Essence on spawn rates to compensate for the base spawn reduction.

      neutral

    • Newspawn toggleAdded

      Added an optional method to disable The Dread from spawning in Ascendant mode unless manually boosted via the altar.

      neutral

The Dread balance history — Grim Dawn · PatchDiff