NARAKA: BLADEPOINT Update – September 28th, 2021

✦AI summary2mo

This update introduces a new Reputation system to curb griefing, adds 'Shadow Poison' to the late-game zone, and provides significant balance adjustments to weapons and Souljades, particularly for the Repeating Crossbow and Dagger.

▲Buffs12

Yoto HimeOminous Blade:Yoto Hime now immediately begins generating Rage after Ominous Blade ends, removing the previous short delay.delayed→immediate
PistolsGreatly increased movement speed while firing and charging up shots.→increased
Repeating Crossbow
- Sharpshot:Sharpshot now removes bolt spread in exchange for a slight reduction in damage.variable→none
- Venom Tip:Venom Tip now inflicts poison that stacks up to 15 times, though raw damage is reduced.→poison
Dagger
- Assassin's Lunge:Increased overall damage and added the ability to launch three stages of attack after passing an enemy.→increased
- Abyssal Aura:Players can now click vertical strike after catching the dagger to continue using Abyssal Aura.→vertical strike
SpearScale Rush:Increased damage and decreased charge-up time; combos can now be launched after non-charged rushes.→increased
Greatsword
- Infernal Slash:Increased healing reduction effect; charging a horizontal strike to stage 1 now grants the Infernal Slash effect.→increased
- Shockwave:Increased both the range and the damage of the Shockwave attack.→increased
Katana
- Stamina Strike:Increased the health and armor restore ratio by 65%.→65% increase %
- Composure:Gain a blue Focus Shield when fully sheathing your weapon.→Focus Shield
LongswordBlue Moon:After triggering Blue Moon, players can now continue using it by clicking horizontal or vertical strikes.→extended

▼Nerfs1

Shadow CorruptionShadow Poison:Added Shadow Poison after the third shrink; accumulating poison while inside the zone decreases health recovery.→decreased

◆Other changes5

Reputation System
- Introduced a reputation system where players start at 8,800; leaving games or preparation phases reduces this score.→8800
- Players with a reputation score below 7,500 are now unable to queue for The Herald's Trial.→7500
- Players with a reputation score below 6,000 are now unable to join Quick Match.→6000
Viper NingTwilight Crimson:Added a stun AoE marker effect to Twilight Crimson to make the stun area clearer.→AoE marker
TemulchZephyr Prison:Improved the visibility of special effects for Zephyr Prison and its variants.→improved