Time for the first full Hot Fix of the patch! This one will be a server-side patch, and you may experience a slight interruption in play on Official Servers as they restart to apply the patch. It will let you know when it’s in the process of shutting down so you have time to get to safety! It should only take a few minutes to apply the patch, so please be patient.
The following changes will be applied.
General
Fixed prisons getting stuck with the wrong inventory state.
Fixed an issue where Jewelcrafting stations could be dismantled while crafting.
Fixed an issue where an arena was allowed to set up multiple contests at the same time, which could cause some odd interactions.
Fixed an issue with admin commands where GiveCombatPreset could put a user in a progression locked state.
Mortium Rift Incursion Interval setting now has its values restricted only to valid value options.
Fixed an issue where DLC was not properly connecting to Steam authentication, causing DLC items to be inconsistently unavailable.
Fixed an issue in server host settings where values for maximum connected users and maximum connected admins could be set to negative numbers, or numbers above the 128 hard cap.
If you're having issues with the game, make sure to take a look at our known bugs and fixes to see if there's a potential solution to get you back into Vardoran as quickly as possible!
IMPORTANT NOTE! Please report any issues you encounter after this patch here.
ADDITIONAL REMINDER! Regularly back up your server saves! Here's how to do it.
Stay vigilant in the shadows of Vardoran, our fellow Vampires!
Eternally yours,
/Stunlock Studios
V Rising 1.1 Hot Fix 0.1
Hello Vampires!
We’re going to be doing a small client-side hot fix to help with a few minor visual issues. We’re working on another more significant patch that will address some more critical fixes in the near future, and we’ll let you know as soon as it’s available to update.
This fix will take effect next time you close and reopen the game, and should not cause any interruption in play.
If you're having issues with the game, make sure to take a look at our known bugs and fixes to see if there's a potential solution to get you back into Vardoran as quickly as possible!
IMPORTANT NOTE! Please report any issues you encounter after this patch here.
ADDITIONAL REMINDER! Regularly back up your server saves! Here's how to do it.
Stay vigilant in the shadows of Vardoran, our fellow Vampires!
Eternally yours,
/Stunlock Studios
Update 1.1 Invaders of Oakveil OUT NOW!
Update 1.1 Invaders of Oakveil is NOW LIVE
Dive into the world of V Rising to play the new 1.1 update! Explore the once-pristine wilds of Oakveil, now beset by an invading force of raiders, infesting the land with dark magic to harvest in service of a terrible ritual. Megara the Serpent Queen, a powerful witch, commands her legion of Venom Blades to scour, corrupt, and bleed the land of a precious mystical resource: Venom Sap.
Explore the Oakveil Woodlands, learn the secret techniques of the Venom Blades, and face the Serpent Queen herself in a showdown of nocturnal apex predator and arcane prowess.
Catch up on everything new to V Rising on our website! Invaders of Oakveil is a major update and brings major changes to systems, new features, a new zone, a new enemy faction, and tons of quality-of-life mechanics we added based heavily on community feedback.
The 1.1 Update: Invaders of Oakveil is available now!
Today, April 28, 2025, at 10 AM PST/ 1 PM EST / 7 PM CEST, V Rising will also be going on a 50% OFF SALE on Steam, as well as the Complete Bundle being an additional 20% off! Now’s your chance to join over 5 MILLION players in an epic Vampire journey of domination! Or, perhaps, you have a friend who needs the extra enticement to finally join you on your quest for blood. There has never been a better time to convert to a creature of the night!
The Eternal Dominance Pack - a new, fully cosmetic DLC is available now for 19.99 EUR/USD!! Indulge in rich silks, gold, and luxury in the first V Rising cosmetic DLC to feature a full range of color options for customizing your vampire finery!
This major update would never have been possible without you, our players! Thank you for slaking your thirst for blood with us, and we sincerely hope you enjoy this addition to Vardoran that we’ve made with you firmly in mind.
See you in Oakveil, Vampires!
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With April 28 and the release of patch 1.1, Invaders of Oakveil fast approaching, we thought this might be the perfect time to learn a little bit more about the story of Megara the Serpent Queen, the Venom Blades, and the forest they have sunk their fangs into, the Oakveil Woodlands. So, for those of you looking to know your enemy, this is the perfect opportunity to learn a little bit more about Vardoran’s newest threat!
Where to, Strange Traveller?
To the north of Silverlight and West of Gloomrot: Oakveil Woodlands
Far to the northwest of a continent in the constant throes of conflict, an idyllic woodland sits for centuries, undisturbed. The conflict between the Trancendum in Gloomrot and the Church of Luminance in Silverlight Hills would rarely, if ever, see the need to intrude on these verdant territories.
A path to somewhere beautiful.
Oakveil has long since been a place gripped by pristine and unbothered nature, with one exception: the Great War. Dracula’s thirst for power spread across the continent, and even here the land felt his greedy claws sink into its soil. Centuries have passed since then. Moss and roots have reclaimed the battle-scarred reaches, claiming blade, armor, and bones in the name of tranquility. A peaceful bastion, the half-forgotten memories of the conflict are remembered only in the crumbling ruins of Vampire castles, now home to discreet wildlife.
A rare haven, spared from the creeping horrors that plague every other inch of Vardoran, the struggling inhabitants of other lands have been content to leave this edge of the known world slumber.
Oakveil Woodlands.
As it was meant to be.
Harmonious and eternal.
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There once was a village of proud warriors…
… it was small, remote, and of little significance. To the world, they held no power, no wealth, and no reason to be remembered. A coastal jewel, polished and precious, they lived their days in a simple and practiced cadence. It is a cold truth that a fated day can begin like any other.
So it was on that day.
Megara the Serpent Queen
From the mist, the great witch Megara emerged, her origins unknown, her presence an omen. The villagers, wary but fearless, quickly rallied for battle. Megara answered their display with one of her own, one she knew they would understand. Drawing on unspeakable black magic, she performed a display of power so overwhelming that it crushed all hope of resistance, driving even the most stout-hearted champion to their knees.
To them, she spoke:
“I am your Queen! The greatest half of you will become my first subjects, and will walk by my side. Come dusk, each of you that are holding the heart of one of your neighbors will earn your place.”
The alternative, of course, required no explanation.
Those who obeyed became the first Venom Blades, worthy of receiving the dark magical secrets of Venom Sap so that they may further empower the witch queen. With her new minions, she began her march across the world, laying waste to every land she touched. Every verdant landscape she reduced to shriveled ruin fed her strength, and with every conquest her great shadow grew longer, and her reach further.
A venomous touch.
Megara the Serpent Queen is ruin incarnate, ravaging everything in her path and feasting upon the natural life to satiate her hunger for power. A hunger that cannot be quelled, and a thirst that cannot be quenched. With every act of devastation, her desire only swells.
All hail the Serpent Queen.
The Venom Blades
Though they began as little more than a handful of villagers, the Venom Blades have traveled far and wide, and consumed, integrated, and absorbed bits and pieces of the many cultures they’ve devastated. With each conquest comes a new legion of warriors willing to bow, scrape, and fight for their continued existence.
Megara welcomes them all who will dedicate themselves to her wholly, folding them into the ever-growing ranks of her army.
United in savagery.
Soon, they all learn the most sacred edict of the Venom Blades:
Serve at the pleasure of the Serpent Queen.
As long as it serves Megara’s purpose, no treachery is forbidden. Infighting and cruelty are not merely tolerated but encouraged as instruments of her will. This ordained chaos, coupled with their reckless lust for battle, brings staggering losses. Yet to the Serpent Queen, such attrition is not simply accepted; it is invited. The unworthy are cast aside, and there are always more realms to conquer, more shattered souls to mold into faithful supplicants.
The Venom Blades sail from shore to shore, arriving with massive ships, which they tear apart on land to raise temporary camps, structures, and strongholds. When the land lies broken behind them, what remains is more than enough to forge new vessels and move on to their next raid.
They do not look back. They do not stop until the work of ruin is done.
Setting up shop.
Foremost among their duties is the ritual harvesting of Venom Sap, a magical resource drawn only through the corruption and ruthless bleeding of infected trees. The process is virulent, seeping into nearby plant and animal life like a sickness. The Venom Blades do not mind. In truth, they prefer it. Their purpose is not preservation, but absolute destruction.
Carving symbols of corruption.
This is only the beginning.
Once the ritual is complete and the trees are fully corrupted, swollen with Venom Sap, they are felled, collected, and drained dry. This grisly process is overseen by Stavros the Carver, a fanatical servant of the Serpent Queen and an unquestionably murderous psychopath. Few among the Venom Blades dare to consume Venom Sap directly, let alone wield it in its raw, volatile form. Stavros is no ordinary zealot, though bold may not be the correct word for what he is.
Stavros in his element.
Harvest it all.
From there, it is sent to be refined and mixed with other materials in techniques pioneered by some of Megara’s most faithful followers. Among these brilliant minds is Lucile the Venom Alchemist, who mixes traditional alchemical techniques from her home with the incredible, chaotic nature of Venom Sap to make never-before-seen concoctions.
She claims to gain divine inspiration from her queen, but that may just be the chemical fumes at work.
Lucile the Venom Alchemist
Processing.
Similarly, the obsessive weapons master Dantos the Forgebinder combines his knowledge of metalwork with Megara’s dark magical techniques to shape enchanted metals. In a masterful fusion of destruction and creation, he has discovered a way to carve through magically imbued items, melting them down, unraveling their enchantments, and reforging them into weapons of his own wicked design.
Dantos the Forgebinder
The majority of Venom Sap, however, is brought directly to Megara herself. Within a sanctum of her own making, the Serpent Queen conducts an unending ritual, bathing in the raw power, drawing it into her body with a hunger that knows no end.
Don’t get too close.
As long as the Venom Blades fulfill their purpose and do not disappoint her, they are permitted to live. And now, they do so gladly. So long have they been under her sway that most do not remember a life before. Theirs is the path of bloodthirsty raiders, harbingers of ruin, fanatics forged in venom and flame, bound to a singular, sacred purpose: Serve the Serpent Queen in life, or serve her in death.
The Invasion Draws Near
CALLING ALL VAMPIRES!
With April 28 fast approaching, that means update 1.1: Invaders of Oakveil is right around the corner, and with it, the perfect time to pick up V Rising for yourself or your friends. There will be a MASSIVE 50% SALE for the base game on Steam! Join and hunt together with friends, grow your army of darkness, and set foot into Oakveil to experience the cruel ferocity of the Venom Blades for yourself!
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There’s less than a week before V Rising’s FREE Content Update 1.1: Invaders of Oakveil seizes the shores of Vardoran April 28!
Explore the Oakveil Woodlands
Castle Arena & Duels
Three New Weapons & Seven New Spells
Massive Blood Type Changes
Fuse and Reforge Your Gear
Improved Combat Mechanics
New Castle Features & Cosmetics
AND MORE!
For a full breakdown of everything you can expect this coming Monday, visit our website!
Eternal Dominance Pack DLC
With the free 1.1 update, we are also releasing a new cosmetic DLC, the Eternal Dominance Pack! Featuring recolorable furniture and decorations, stunning dark magic themed mount and wolf appearances, and a stylish, silky outfit, there has never been a better opportunity to embrace your inner lavish Vampire.
The Eternal Dominance Pack will be available April 28, but you can already wishlist it on Steam right now!
Fresh conquest, sated hunger, and self-elevation are close at hand. As the sun falls on one age of V Rising, the thrilling danger of a new hunting moon rises. V Rising update 1.1 Invaders of Oakveil brings with it a new world of possibilities to fulfill the ultimate Vampire fantasy, and it will be in your hands on April 28.
Embrace your richest palette and indulge in ultimate luxury with the Eternal Dominance Pack! From servant to celebrated master, your gilded castle will be the envy of all lesser Vampires. With glittering pools, fountains, and gems, even your prisoners can recline in the bespoke comfort of an affluent Vampire mastermind.
This new cosmetic DLC pack will be coming to V Rising at the same time as the free 1.1 Update: Invaders of Oakveil to Steam this April 28 for 19.99 USD/EUR! You can wishlist it now on the Steam page here, but to help sate your curiosity about its contents, we’ve got a thorough breakdown on everything in the pack gathered for your viewing pleasure below.
Color Your World
For the first time ever in V Rising, this cosmetic DLC will be available in the full suite of available recolor options. Explore a wide variety of elegant and decadent themes!
The Eternal Dominance Pack contains...
5 Unique Silky Armor Pieces
The complete set can be crafted in-game when you unlock the tailor bench. It costs cloth and coarse thread to make and is purely cosmetic. Place this into a cosmetic armor slot to present yourself as a fearsome creature of the night of the highest status.
Opulent Night Sabatons
Opulent Night Rainment
Opulent Night Vambraces
Opulent Night Leggings
Opulent Night Visage
One Wolf Shapeshift Form
Take on the mysterious magical form of the Gilded Darkwolf, an alternate appearance of the Vampire’s wolf shapeshift. Unlock this alternate skin when you unlock the Wolf Shapeshift in-game.
Gilded Darkwolf
One Mystical Mount's Appearance
A corrupted steed in glorious gold plating and silken purple drapery, glimmering with supernatural power left in your wake as you ride. The Darkvenom Horse Saddle is a craftable item unlocked as you unlock the Horse Saddle in-game.
Darkvenom War Saddle
Project The Power of Nocturnal Opulence
Wherever you rest, let it be as luxurious as you deserve and glimmering with gold and gems worthy of your rich taste. Your instrument of instant transportation, the Waygate, can now be elevated above the common design!
Nocturnal Opulence Waygate - available in 12 colors
Nocturnal Opulence Throne - available in 12 colors
Nocturnal Opulence Coffin - available in 12 colors
Spoil Your Underlings With Grandeur
Let it never be said that you are not a benevolent keeper. Gild your prison cells and gift your servants lovely gemstone-topped coffins to rest between their duties.
Nocturnal Opulence Prison Cell - available in 12 colors
Nocturnal Opulence Servant Coffin - available in 12 colors
Floor-to-Ceiling Evidence of Your Affluence
Adorn your walls, floors, and windows with gleaming gold and splendid drapery. Smooth, intricate patterns will fill your home, delighting the eye of the discerning Vampire and showing your cultivated taste.
One Glass Window - available in 12 colors
With 3 Window Curtains - available in 12 colors
Nocturnal Opulence Gate (with servant lock variant) - available in 12 colors
3 Wallpaper Variants - available in 12 colors
Nocturnal Opulence Stairs, 4 variants - available in 12 colors
2 Floor Patterns (Castle Floor & Treasury) - available in 12 colors
Layer Your Lair With Decor to Suit Your Elevated Taste
You deserve a castle to come home to. You’re a hard-working Vampire, and after a day of nightmarish pillaging and utter domination, your castle should provide the lavish comfort you need. The Eternal Dominance Pack contains all the decadence your hungry palette could demand, and more.
Nocturnal Opulence Wall Curtain - available in 12 colors
Nocturnal Opulence Painting x 6
Nocturnal Opulence Wall Fountain
Nocturnal Opulence Pouffe - available in 12 colors
Nocturnal Opulence Chair x 2 - available in 12 colors
Nocturnal Opulence Seat available - available in 12 colors
Nocturnal Opulence Divan available - available in 12 colors
Nocturnal Opulence Sofa available - available in 12 colors
One Small Nocturnal Opulence Round Table available in 12 colors with options for Nocturnal Opulence Hookah, Nocturnal Opulence Feast x 2, Nocturnal Opulence Flowers, or Nocturnal Opulence Refreshments
One Rectangular Nocturnal Opulence Table available in 12 colors with options for Nocturnal Opulence Hookah, or Nocturnal Opulence Feast x 2
One Large Nocturnal Opulence Round Table available in 12 colors with options for Nocturnal Opulence Hookah, Nocturnal Opulence Feast, or Nocturnal Opulence Feast & Refreshments
2 Large Rectangular Nocturnal Opulence Tables available in 12 colors with options for Nocturnal Opulence Refreshments & Hookah, Nocturnal Opulence Feast, or Nocturnal Opulence Feast & Refreshments
3 Decorative Pillow Arrangements - available in 12 colors
3 Light Sources - available in 10 colors
One Castle Walkway Carpet - available in 12 colors
5 Decorative Carpet Variants - available in 12 colors
3 Statues - available in 12 colors
2 Decorative Pools - available in 12 colors
Ready to wrap yourself in perfection? The wait is almost over, and if you've got the patience of a predator, you will be rewarded with utter satisfaction. Don’t wait to mark your prey!
DISCLAIMER: To access this content, you must play on a game save generated in version 1.1 or later. This DLC is incompatible with saves created before version 1.1 and won’t be available in them. Owning this DLC will not prevent you from playing on saves before version 1.1.
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V Rising’s FREE Content Update 1.1: Invaders of Oakveil creeps closer, going live April 28.
The Serpent Queen Megara slithers onto the scene, leading her Venom Blades into the wild depths of Oakveil Woodlands. There, she twists the land itself, conjuring corrupted materials brimming with dark magic for her mysterious designs. Check out the action yourself in our latest Gameplay Trailer, which just debuted in the Triple-I initiative, and get a deliciously poisonous taste of what is to come!
The time of waiting is nearly over, and your patience is about to be richly rewarded. For the full rundown of everything coming in this exciting post-release update, new content, features, improvements, and more… we’ve gathered all the juicy details for you on one convenient, delightfully sinister web page: www.playvrising.com/oakveil
Invaders of Oakveil – Coming in the free update on April 28:
Explore the Oakveil Woodlands
Castle Arena & Duels
Three New Weapons & Seven New Spells
Massive Blood Type Changes
Fuse and Reforge Your Gear
Improved Combat Mechanics
New Castle Features & Cosmetics
AND MORE!
Get even more details below!
The Eternal Dominance Pack
We'll also be releasing our a new paid cosmetic DLC at the same time we're releasing the free update. The Eternal Dominance Pack will be available for 19.99 USD/EUR. You can wishlist it right here!
The venomous hordes approach, Vampires! Slay your foes, steal their knowledge, and twist it to serve your devious ambitions. Venture into Oakveil, tame the wilds, and carve out a cozy little corner to raise your castle among the trees and corruption on April 28.
In the midst of all this exciting news, we thought it would be nice to take a moment to slow down and make sure everyone is fully informed on the upcoming patch requirements, and everything you need to know to explore all the new content in our next patch, Update 1.1: Invaders of Oakveil, coming April 28.
1.0 Saves and Invaders of Oakveil Content
With every update to V Rising, we’ve brought major changes to systems, features, units, and the map that make the game fundamentally incompatible with saves on earlier versions. So with this next patch, just like the others that have come before it, you will be required to play on a new save to experience the new content.
With every update, we also recognize that you don’t want to lose your progress, and if you’re anything like us, you become very attached to the castles you’ve built and the adventures you’ve taken, and perhaps most importantly, the hats you’ve collected. For this reason, we provide a backlog of older versions so that you can play an older branch of V Rising and load up your previous saves. In this way, as long as you have the save, you can always finish your journey on that version, or just visit to marvel at all of your accomplishments. Sit on your throne, say hello to your servants, and make sure they didn’t stumble into any stakes.
In case you were wondering where to find it.
In Update 1.1, this is going to work a little differently. For your convenience, we’re essentially going to have the ability to play both 1.0 and 1.1 saves on the same client. So you won’t have to change your version to switch freely between a 1.0 and 1.1 game. However, please know that this does not mean you can play a 1.0 save with the new content from 1.1. You will still need a new save to do that.
Please also be aware that if you are running a 1.0 dedicated server, it will not show in the server list after April 28. To connect to a server running the 1.0 version, you will need to connect directly to the IP, P2P code, or join through a friend’s list.
You might also notice that the file size of V Rising is a bit bigger than it used to be. That’s because it contains two versions now! Our game doesn’t take up too much space, but even still, we apologize for the inconvenience.
Official Server Resets and New Settings
At their normal reset cadence, the official servers would usually reset very soon, about two weeks before release. It would be unfair for players to start a new run just to have it reset in two weeks, so instead of following the usual pattern, we will extend those servers until we take them down for pre-patch maintenance on April 26. So enjoy the extended adventure until then!
Additionally, servers with more than 11 days remaining on their reset timer will be allowed to stay open as 1.0 servers until their originally scheduled end date. These servers will not update to 1.1 on April 28. Because it would be too much to list here, this list of 109 servers can be found in this article if you're curious if this applies to you. The server itself should also tell you how many days it has until reset.
When we bring the Official Servers back up, fresh and ready for Update 1.1, we’re going to do it with some adjusted settings that we feel will enhance the overall experience based on the behavior we’ve observed since the 1.0 launch.
The available variety of server types is going to be simplified and focused. Official Servers are intended to be an introductory, stable option for players to enjoy V Rising, so we’re going to dedicate our resources to providing that. It’s proven that more niche desires are better fulfilled by private servers with more adaptability with their settings and their unique communities. If you’re looking for great community servers, feel free to stop by the V Rising Discord!
Additionally, we’ll be making some changes to the standard Official Server settings that players should be aware of!
Castle Hearts Per Clan
A pattern we’ve recognized on Official Servers, especially early on in a fresh restart, clans snatch up plots four at a time, which fills up all the early territories in Farbane very quickly, leaving no room for other players to settle. This likely has a negative impact on the long-term health of the server.
A new setting is being introduced to V Rising, allowing you to restrict the number of owned castle territories on a per-clan basis instead of a per-vampire basis. On Official PvP Servers, we’re going to be trying this with one castle per clan, and on Official PvE servers, we’ll be doing two castles per clan.
EDIT: After reviewing some of the initial feedback, we've decided that Official PvP Servers will have one castle per clan on DUO PvP servers, and two castles per clan on SQUAD PvP Servers. We'll observe and see how it feels and adjust accordingly in the future.
This is a setting that has been high in demand for some time, so we’re happy to give it to you! For now, these settings on Officials are very much still experimental and may change based on our experience in the beta between now and release. We can also always edit them from server reset to server reset, and adapt them to make the best possible experience.
It's extremely important to note that on your private saves, this is still completely within your control, and you can choose to limit or unlimit hearts-per-vampire or hearts-per-clan in whatever manner you like.
Changes to Old Settings
There are also going to be some changes to settings that have been around for some time, adjusting due to player feedback and in anticipation of some of the effects of the changes coming with Invaders of Oakveil.
Mortium Rift Events will be made more frequent. The setting that adjusts the interval between them on all servers will shift from 1 hour to 30 minutes, halving the time between them. Especially during the most active part of a server’s life cycle, this should make events more plentiful for everyone.
Golem health will be increased from 1750 to 2500 on Squad PvP servers. We understand they’ve felt a little lightweight, and this should help them survive a bit more in environments with larger teams. With some of the additions coming with Invaders of Oakveil, it’s likely that Vampires will be a bit more lethal than before. So this may prove very necessary. On Duo servers, Golem health will remain the same.
These settings are also subject to change during resets! We intend to keep adjusting them based on your feedback.
The Time Approaches
More exciting news about V Rising is right around the corner! Sink your teeth into the Triple-I Showcase to get a fresh taste of V Rising 1.1, along with 30+ other game reveals, release dates, and world premieres! Tune into the 45-minute live stream on YouTube or Twitchon April 10th, 6 pm CEST / 9 am PDT!
Keep your eyes peeled, Vampires, you might see something very interesting. Follow our socials below and never miss a thing!
The sun sets on V Rising 1.0, and the full moon rises on PATCH 1.1: INVADERS OF OAKVEIL in just one month, on April 28, 2025!
Footfalls trample the northern shore of Vardoran, an invading, all-consuming force slithering its way into the centuries-untouched wilderness of the Oakveil Woodlands. The Venom Blades come from parts unknown, obsessed with carrying out the will of their Serpent Queen Megara, to whom their loyalty is absolute. At her command, they carve dark ritual symbols in the trees, weeping the magically altered dark venom sap from the living bark and collecting it for their arcane purposes.
Travel to the rich natural lands of Oakveil, face the Venom Blades, learn the dark secrets of venom sap, and invade the Serpent Queen’s magical sanctum… or meet your end trying. It’s your choice, Vampire.
Conquer or be consumed.
What Awaits You in V Rising Update 1.1 - Invaders of Oakveil:
Explore The Oakveil Woodlands: A new forest biome of uncharted lands filled with deadly enemies, new bosses, and dark magic techniques waiting to be seized.
Castle Arena & Duels: Build a custom battle arena in your castle, set the rules, and engage in epic battles with friends. Or challenge foes almost anywhere in the world with risk-free one-on-one duels.
Three New Weapons & Seven Unique Spells: Wield three powerful new weapons, THE CLAWS, TWINBLADE, and THROWING DAGGERS each unlocking fresh combat strategies and unique playstyles to take down even the toughest foes. New spells are also on the horizon, one for each spell school and one new ultimate ability tied to the newest legendary shard!
Fuse and Reforge: No longer do you need to wait to get the perfect drop, fuse your weapons or jewels to make your ideal equipment. Don’t wait to get lucky, make your own luck!
Improved Combat: V Rising’s biggest combat overhaul yet is here! With a deep stat rework, rebalanced gear, completely overhauled blood types, and powerful new customization tools, your Vampire’s path to dominance is truly in your hands!
New Castle Features & Cosmetics: Expand your dark dominion with new cosmetics and quality-of-life features to shape your ultimate vampire sanctuary.
AND MORE! Stay tuned for the latest news, as more details are yet to be revealed.
V Rising’s Update 1.1: Invaders of Oakveil launches April 28 on Steam. Prepare for the next evolution of vampiric warfare. The invasion begins soon!
Well, hello there, Vampires! We hope you missed us as much as we’ve missed you, for in this woeful time we’ve spent apart, we’re happy to report that our dark machinations have been coming along in a lovely fashion. We think it’s about time we fed you a few more delicious tidbits on what we’re up to.
On this day, we bring you news of all things weaponry! New weapons to wield, alchemical concoctions to enhance your attacks, and a glimpse at the stunning new forms of your legendary artifacts. Wrap your claws around the stem of a fine glass of blood wine, settle into your favorite seat, and always keep your favorite blade within easy reach, Vampires.
Let’s talk weapons!
The Claws: Unleash the Beast
So. We hear you wanted to feel like a beast. Sure, we’re refined creatures, but at the end of the night… we are hunters. We stalk the night. We want blood under our fingers, and sometimes, wielding a deadly implement like a spear or a bow doesn’t have quite the visceral engagement with the hunt that we so crave.
Enter: THE CLAWS. This is the first of three weapons we’re going to be adding to V Rising in the 1.1 update, and one that has been in high demand ever since our early access release. The first thing you do as a Vampire is cut into your foes fingers first, but after you pick up your first blade, it’s rarely appropriate to return to your savage beginnings and really dig into our ever-lurking bestial nature again.
Ready to rip and tear.
Feels good.
The Primary Attack for the new Claws weapon. Individual numbers are subject to change.
The puncture mechanic is outlined here. This is a stacking effect, mimicking the act of rending and debilitating your foe more as you continue to tear into them. When the effect ‘pops’ it causes a chaotic explosion of damage dependent on how many stacks have built up on your foe. A messy conclusion worthy of the weapons.
Get in there.
One of the new Weapon Abilities for the Claws weapon. Individual numbers are subject to change.
Set them up, then knock them down.
Like the other weapon types, you can also expect the claws to have their own artifact weapon! Look forward to wielding the Talons of the Lich Beast, a set of unholy-imbued implements that include additional effects like skeleton summoning and powerful self-healing.
The Twinblade: Dance With Death
Always double-tap. Never has that been more true in V Rising than with the TWINBLADE, a dual-bladed staff designed for relentless, rhythmic combat. Deliver devastating strikes in perfect succession. This weapon thrives on balance, dexterous leaps, and crushing blows, with a signature pattern of primary attacks that always come in twos.
Hurl your Twinblade to strike from afar, then close the distance in a lethal follow-up. Launch your enemy into the air, reposition them at your mercy, and seize control of the battlefield. Maneuver, manipulate, and master the fight.
Dual-bladed, pondering the battle to come.
Be relentless.
The Primary Attack for the new Twinblade weapon. Individual numbers are subject to change.
One of the new Weapon Abilities for the Twinblade weapon. Individual numbers are subject to change.
Push and pull them in.
Or go right to them.
One of the new Weapon Abilities for the Twinblade weapon. Individual numbers are subject to change.
Put them where you want them.
The Twinblade artifact weapon will be frost-themed! The Fate Dancers not only allow guaranteed chill effects but also deal an additional 50% damage against chilled enemies when landing a Sweeping Strike.
The Throwing Daggers: Aim to Kill
You deserve a weapon as refined as your skill: agile, precise, and deadly by design. A weapon that rewards strategy, setting the stage for a lethal combo before delivering the final, calculated strike. For you, there are now the THROWING DAGGERS.
Snap out these throwing blades one after another, sinking them into your foe and littering the ground with discarded knives. Then, harness your magic, drawing them back to you and tearing through any opponents between you and your masterfully laid trap.
For the deft of hand.
Setting them up. Hold attack to throw one, and release to unleash your built-up dagger stacks.
With patience, you’ll regain stacks of daggers, able to throw a few at once instead of one by one. They stack one at a time, so if it’s more convenient to quickly toss two or three instead, that option is available to you.
The Primary Attack for the new Throwing Daggers weapon. Individual numbers are subject to change.
One of the new Weapon Abilities for the Throwing Daggers weapon. Individual numbers are subject to change.
Killing it with style.
One of the new Weapon Abilities for the Throwing Daggers weapon. Individual numbers are subject to change.
No littering.
Like the others, the daggers will also be introducing a unique artifact weapon to V Rising. The Wraithblades play with stacks of Phantasm, from the illusion school. Your Rain of Daggers will deal additional damage based on how many stacks of Phantasm you have, and your Release Daggers skill will grant you stacks of Phantasm for each blade returned by the ability, leading to the abilities synergizing in both directions.
Blades Dripping With Magic
We've been keeping a close eye on the community and understand some concerns about how stat changes affect overall player power. Rest assured, you won’t be losing strength, quite the opposite, in fact. Not only will you have access to a wider variety of interesting stats to diversify your build, but you’ll also gain new tools to bring your enemies to ruin.
And now, behold, one such entirely new trick to add to your arsenal: Weapon Coatings!
An example of one of our new weapon coatings: the Storm Coating.
An example of one of our new weapon coatings: the Blood Coating.
There will be a new weapon coating for each magic type, and you’ll be able to coat individual weapons with these. These powerful on-hit attacks are one more method you can use to specialize your play style and even mix multiple coatings across multiple weapons to switch between. Each one can only be activated every 15 seconds on a single weapon, but if you’re switching between others, you can get it as often as once every 5 seconds.
This new technology will be unlocked by drinking the blood of one of the new V Bloods in 1.1, adapting the techniques of a formidable new foe, and adding it to your litany of stolen skills. Prepare for battle, Vampires, and soak your blades in a new coat of pain.
Worthy of Their Names
To finish off, we thought it might be fun to show off some of the new skins we’ve been working on for the artifact weapons. We’ve shown some concepts in earlier blogs, but here are some examples of how they translated to in-game models.
The Hand of Winter. Gripping Cold!
The Thousand Storms. Forked Lightning!
The Red Twins. Some bloody good axes.
Mortira’s Lament. Reap what you sow.
Each artifact weapon will have a unique appearance, and we aren’t going to spoil them all immediately. You’ll have to wait just a bit longer to see them all.
Alright, just one more. Apocalypse.
The Year of the Snake
More exciting news is just on the horizon, my Vampires! You have given us the patience worthy of a nocturnal predator, and your prize is close at hand. Keep an eye out on all of our socials to be the first to pounce on delicious new information on V Rising’s upcoming 1.1 patch.
