Patch 0.218.16 (Public Test)

✦AI summary2w

A Public Test update focusing on Ashlands fixes, including Trollstav restrictions, building improvements, and loading screen optimizations.

▲Buffs3

Smoke BombsSmoke bombs can now be used to extinguish fires, adding a new tactical utility to the item.→Added
Stone PortalStone portals can now be placed directly on stone and black marble surfaces, improving building flexibility.Limited→Stone/Black Marble
Shield GeneratorFixed an issue where shield generators would take damage when placed over lava.Damaged→Immune

▼Nerfs1

TrollstavTrollstav can no longer be used within dungeons, preventing players from spawning trolls to cheese dungeon encounters.Allowed→Removed

✚Bug fixes2

GraustenResolved performance issues specifically tied to Grausten building pieces.Laggy→Optimized
CatapultFixed a bug where the catapult would duplicate stacked items.Duplicating→Fixed

◆Other changes7

TrollstavAdded a warning message when attempting to spawn too many trolls, providing better feedback on spawn limits.→Added
TrollsBosses can now attack trolls spawned via Trollstav, preventing them from being used as immortal distractions.Invulnerable/Ignored→Attackable
GraustenArched Roof:Removed the visual gap between Grausten arched roof pieces for a seamless look.Gap present→Fixed
Magma FishMagma fish now correctly react to hot fishing bait, making them easier to catch.Uninterested→Interested
Loading Screen
- Reduced the time the window freezes during the loading process.Long→Short
- The intro now plays during the loading sequence to reduce perceived startup time.Post-load→During-load
- Players can now manually cycle through hints on the loading screen.Static→Cyclable

subjects affected (9)

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Trollstav2 Trolls1 Smoke Bombs1 Stone Portal1 Shield Generator1 Grausten2 Catapult1 Magma Fish1 Loading Screen3

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Valheim · May 28, 2024

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