Patch #17 Notes - Live now!

✦AI summary1w

Patch #17 introduces new attack chain activations for Power Swords, significant HUD and subtitle improvements, and a wide array of bug fixes for talents, weapons, and enemy behaviors.

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▲Buffs14

Munitorum Mk III Power Sword

Added a second special activation that allows chaining into second light or heavy attacks, enabling more varied attack patterns.

Munitorum Mk VI Power SwordWeapon Special:Added a second special activation that chains into the second light attack or a new diagonal down heavy attack.→Added

RippergunsIncreased default damage modifier against Carapace armor to ensure consistency between marks and firing modes.0.01→0.05

Catachan Combat Blades

Block:Reduced block chain time for Mk VI to align with damage windows.0.32s→0.3s s
Heavy Attack:Reduced heavy attack chain time for Mk VI.0.7s→0.6s s

Veteran

Get Back in the Fight!:Fixed issue where the talent didn't grant stun immunity on the attack that broke toughness.→Added
Leave No One Behind:Fixed issue where the talent did not properly grant faster assists.→Faster
Shock Trooper:Fixed rapid fire weapons consuming ammo during Critical Strikes.Consumes→None
Smoke Grenades:Smoke now instantly stops enemies and Scab Snipers from shooting through it.→Blocked

ZealotBlades of Faith:Fixed action chaining to quick throw, specifically allowing cancellation from attacks like the Turtolsky Mk VII Heavy Sword.→Fixed

Enemies

Removed push force applied from shots by Scab/Dreg Shooters and Gunners.Active→Removed
Bulwark Shield:Bulwark shields are now properly disabled when staggering forward, making them easier to damage.Active→Disabled
Daemonhosts now kill only 1 player before leaving across all difficulties to reduce teammate frustration.Variable→1

▼Nerfs2

Catachan Combat BladesLight Attack:Increased light attack chain time for Mk III to prevent canceling special attacks before damage triggers.0.2s→0.32s s
OgrynPulverise:Fixed an issue where Pulverise inflicted more bleed stacks than intended at the end of the charge.High→Corrected

◆Other changes5

General
- Spectating HUD:Enabled more HUD elements when spectating players waiting for rescue.→Added
- Auspex Scanner:Added a HUD icon in the bottom right to indicate when the scanner can be equipped during events.→Added
- Subtitles:Subtitles now prioritized by importance, support two simultaneous lines, and feature color-coded speaker indicators.→Improved
- Weapon Inspect:Added lore and flavor descriptions to the weapon inspect menu.→Added
- Audio Mix:Rebalanced audio mix to prioritize dangerous enemy sound cues (e.g., Poxbursters) and re-added ambush horde music.→Improved