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Grinding Gear Games · Grinding Gear Games
Nov 10, 2021 · 57mo ago

3.16.1 Patch Notes Preview

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Patch 3.16.1 focuses on various bug fixes, including critical fixes for Elemental Overload, Necromantic Aegis, and several item/mechanic interactions.

Buffs5

  • Elemental OverloadFixed a bug where Elemental Overload was not working with Totems, Traps, Mines, or secondary projectiles of skills like Cremation and Molten Strike.
  • Necromantic AegisFixed a bug where the item failed to apply shield bonuses to minions after the character died.
  • Survival Secrets / Profane ChemistryFixed a bug where Survival Secrets and Profane Chemistry stopped granting flask charges after the character died.
  • Cane of KulemakFixed a bug where some veiled modifiers on the unique item were not having their magnitudes increased correctly.
  • GeneralAdded a 10 second grace period when visiting the Mine Encampment from within the Azurite Mine.10s s

Nerfs1

  • GeneralDisabled the ability for characters to equip both a Wand and a Melee weapon simultaneously.AllowedDisabled

Bug fixes1

  • GeneralFixed 3 distinct instance crashes.

Other changes2

  • Summoned ReaperNon-Reaper Minion Maximum Life in tooltips now correctly reflects the 'less Maximum Life' modifier from a Summoned Reaper.
  • GeneralAdded 3D art for Atziri's Acuity.Added

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Patch history

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  1. 3.28.0e Patch Notes PreviewMar 24, 2026 · 4mo

    Patch 3.28.0e focuses on Mirage league quality-of-life improvements, Atlas UI enhancements, and various bug fixes across skills and boss encounters.

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  2. 3.12.2b Patch Notes PreviewSep 30, 2020 · 70mo

    A small maintenance update focusing on Heist stability, bug fixes for minions, and client crash resolutions.

    +11
  3. 3.10.2b Patch Notes PreviewMay 28, 2020 · 74mo

    A small maintenance patch focusing on quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes for specific encounters, and stability crashes.

    +7
  4. 3.9.2f Patch NotesFeb 16, 2020 · 78mo

    Patch 3.9.2f introduces item filter improvements, performance optimizations for pathfinding and effects, and several bug fixes.

    +4

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