Beta Patch Notes - v0.111.0

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Beta patch adds Indonesian localization, card reworks, balance changes across enemies, items, Defect/others, UX improvements, art/VFX updates, and numerous bug fixes across UI, performance, and gameplay.

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▲Buffs24

Axebot
- Hammer Uppercut:Hammer Uppercut damage increased for Axebot, boosting its threat in both base and scaling contexts.12(14)→14(18)
- Axebot:Axebot gains a stronger survivability boost by gaining 10 HP on each respawn.→gains +10 Max HP each time it respawns
- The One-Two:The dual hit of The One-Two deals more damage per hit and scales slightly higher.9(10)x2→10(11)x2
Mechaknight Flamethrower:Mechaknight's Flamethrower now deals more damage on its turn.→8(12)
ExoskeletonExoskeleton HP at A8 increases, improving durability.24-28(25-29)→24-28(26-30)
Globe HeadGalvanic:Galvanic power bonus at A9 increases, making Globe Head stronger.6(6)→6(8)
Louse ProgenitorStrength gain:Strength gain at A9 increases, improving its scaling.5(5)→5(7)
Soul FyshDe-Gas move:De-Gas move damage slightly increased.16(17)→16(18)
EntomancerHP:Entomancer HP at A8 increases, improving durability.145(155)→145(165)
Colorless CardsRend:Rend energy cost reduced to 1, enabling faster play.2→1
Expect a Fight
- Expect a Fight:Cost increase to 3, increasing energy requirements but providing higher chunk of Block.2(1)→3
- Expect a Fight:Provides substantial Block on play, scaling with Strength.→15(16)
Forgotten RitualForgotten Ritual:No longer requires a card to be Exhausted to gain Energy.
Rampage
- Rampage:Rampage base damage increased.9→10
- Rampage:Rampage damage scaling increased slightly.5(9)→5(10)
DefectThunder:Thunder damage increased, improving Defect's offensive options.6(8)→8(11)
Regent
- Alignment:Alignment costs fewer stars to cast, enabling earlier use.3→2
- Spoils of Battle:Forge value increased, improving the effect of Spoils of Battle.5(8)→6(9)
- Guiding Star:Card draw now occurs on next turn instead of the current turn.this turn→next turn
- Guiding Star:Star cost reduced, enabling earlier access.2→1
Necrobinder
- Shroud:Shroud gains more Block, improving sustain.2(3)→3(4)
- Time's Up:Time's Up no longer has Exhaust, enabling reuse.
Silent Mirage:Mirage now Exhausts and loses Exhaust on upgrade instead of cost reduction.
Quality of Life / UIOn-end-turn effects:Cards with end-of-turn effects now play faster when many are present.

▼Nerfs10

Ancients
- Tezcatara's Brightest Flame:Tezcatara's Brightest Flame now causes the player to lose more max HP when activated.1→2
- Nonupeipe's Beautiful Bracelet:Bracelet now enchants 4 random cards instead of allowing you to select which cards to enchant.→4 random cards
Colorless CardsRend:Rend base and scaling damage reduced, weakening its overall impact.15(18)→10(12)
Defect
- Hyperbeam:Hyperbeam reworked to deal less damage; retains focus reduction.30(38)→24(30)
- Null:Weak application reduced, making Null less reliable for applying debuffs.2(3)→1(2)
- Synchronize:Synchronize focus reduced, lowering its synergy with other Focus-based effects.2(3)→1(2)
Regent
- Refine Blade:Refine Blade forge value decreased, reducing bonus from forging.9(13)→8(12)
- Regalite:Regalite relic provides less block on use.6→4
Defect (second entry)Hyperbeam:Hyperbeam damage reduced in the rework.30(38)→24(30)
SilentBlade of Ink:Blade of Ink's Inky enchantment no longer adds extra damage, though it still applies Weak.Inky enchantment→no additional damage

✚Bug fixes1

Bug FixesGameplay fixes:Several crashes and desync issues addressed across multiple modes.

◆Other changes9

Salvo and Splash
- Salvo:Salvo swapped to Uncommon rarity.→Uncommon
- Splash:Splash swapped to Rare rarity.→Rare
Quality of Life / UI
- Vakuu's Jeweled Mask:Mask now selects a non-Innate power unless all powers are Innate, guiding deck-building choices.
- Invite button:Invite button appears when the overlay is disabled and shows an error when clicked.
- Card selection:Players can confirm card selection via E again.
- Epoch unlock:Epoch unlock VFX sped up in fast mode.
Art & VisualsCard art:Added new card art assets and low HP idle animations for all playable characters.
LocalizationIndonesian localization:Indonesian localization implemented with English fallback.
PerformanceGlyphs:Preloaded only the glyphs required for bold/italic rendering to improve startup time.