It's been a while, and we hope you've been well. We're currently working on a new action RPG, Dragonkin: The Banished where you'll fight back against the draconic forces threatening the world as one of 4 hero classes, in solo, local co-op (up to 2), or online (with up to 4 players) play. Learn a little more about this world in the announcement trailer below!
We'll have more to share about Dragonkin: The Banished in the near future, so if you want to keep up to date wishlist the game on Steam and follow our social media profiles:
70% Off Warhammer: Chaosbane in the Warhammer Skulls Event!
Hello Heroes!
We're excited to be a part of the Warhammer Skulls event, a celebration of all things video games and Warhammer, a match made in heaven if we've ever seen one!
As part of the Warhammer Skulls event, Chaosbane is currently 70% off for the base game and the Slayer Edition. There's no better time to upgrade if you've been waiting for a discount.
Thanks for your feedback on the Slayer Edition update for Chaosbane, we understand this brought a few unexpected issues, these should have been resolved with the patch we're putting out today. If you're still experiencing issues, then please leave a post in the forums.
Bug Fixes
Witch Hunter skill 'Castigate' now generates energy correctly
Witch Hunter weapon name fixed (FR Localization)
Witch Hunter voice over synchronization has been fixed
Widescreen Resolution crashes have been fixed
Trophies only unlocking for host in MP now correctly unlock for all players. Trophies that should have been unlocked due to the bug above should be automatically unlocked at next launch of the save file.
Issues where the FPS would drop in the inventory have been resolved.
Issue where the loot would drop outside the reachable area have been resolved.
Witch Hunter "Sigmar's Icons" has been fixed
Relic Hunts in the cemetery was sometimes be unclearable, this is now resolved.
Nominate Chaosbane For The 'Labor of Love' Award
With the release of the Witch Hunter and the Slayer Edition of Warhammer: Chaosbane, we've seen years of updates bring new end-game content, new heroes to play as, new zones to explore, and new stories to experience.
We're a small team, and we started Chaosbane with a goal. We wanted to build an action RPG set in a world we love, designed to be played with friends. It would mean the world to us if you'd consider voting for Chaosbane in the Steam Awards under the 'Labor of Love' category.
See you soon, heroes!
4K Texture Pack Now Available
Hello Everyone,
Thank you for your patience, we wanted to let you know that the 4K texture pack is now available. As we previously mentioned, the 4K texture pack is a free download. You can find and download it here:
We're excited to announce the release of the Slayer Edition of Warhammer: Chaosbane onto Steam. The Slayer Edition is a new package for the game, which includes all of the content that's been released for Chaosbane thus far, including the Tomb Kings, and the Witch Hunter. The price of the Slayer Edition varies depending on what DLC you own.
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/16609/Warhammer_Chaosbane__Slayer_Edition/ Alternatively, you can purchase the Witch Hunter separately. The Slayer Edition, and Witch Hunter release alongside a number of FREE updates to the core experience, bringing new zones, new enemies, and more. You can find the full list in the patch notes:
Patch Notes:
Release of the Witch Hunter Jurgen Haider, the Witch Hunter makes his way into Warhammer: Chaosbane. The Witch Hunter is able to switch between 2 styles, either getting up close and personal with his sword, or exhausting the gunnery school's ammo reserves as you rain down bullets on those who would oppose you. (Witch Hunter DLC Required)
"Relentless Sentinel" weapon - Immobility time needed to trigger the bonus effect has been reduced
Bragi
"Call to Oath" - Increase of Damage Bond (20% to 30%), of the speed bonus at level 2 (20% to 30%) but decease of the duration (15s to 10s)
"Laceration" - Stun chance reduced (30 to 20%) but increased the level of Armor Piercing (30 to 40%). Life gained from the death of enemies decreased (20 to 10%)
"Body Count" and "Second Wind" - superior skills bonus duration is increased
"Trial of Blood" - Damage bonus increased (20 to 30%)
"Relentless Carnage" - Damage bonus increased (20 to 30%). Energy you get back at level 2 reduced (4 to 3)
"Unstoppable" - Life level trigger decreased (20/30/50% to 10/20/30%)
"Spite Smite" - Enemies life level for trigger decreased (30/40/30% to 20/30/30%) but damage increased (20/20/30% to 30/30/40%)
"Heart Seeker" weapon - Damage Bonus increased depending on missing life
Elessa
"Barbed Brambles" - Animation speed up. Damage increase. Level 2 now deals Poison Damage. Level 3 now deals Physical Damage
"Dashing Dagger" - Damage decreased
"Spinning Blade" - Turning projectile lasts longer (24s to 30s)
"Queen's Reward" and "Force of Nature" - superior skills bonus duration is increased
"Hungry Roots" - Level 2 and 3 effects are switched: Level 2 deals now poison damage and level 3 physical
"Master of Poison" - Damage bonus increased (20 to 30%). Level 2 poison duration increased (4s to 5s). Slow effect chance decreased (20 to 10%)
"Follow Tracks" - Level 3: damage bonus increased (20 to 30%) but duration reduced (6s to 3s)
"Nature's Herald" - Damage bonus increased (20/30/40% to 30/40/50%)
"Ambush Specialist" - Damage bonus increased (20 to 50%)
"Guardian Spirit" - Damage reduction bonus decreased (20 to 15%)
"Spiral Cut" - Damage increase. Level 2 now gains the effect "Damage taken reduction during several seconds after the skill is used
Skills Cooldown reduction
Keela:
"Mechanical Hits" - Increase of damage bonus (20% to 30%) and bugfix on the level 3 damage bonus
"Recycling" - Increase of damage bonus at level 3 (30% to 40%)
"Experimental Mine" - cooldown removed, energy cost lowered, bigger hitbox. It is now possible to have 10 mines on the ground (up from 5)
"Precise calculation" and "Divine inspiration" - superior skills bonus duration is increased
"Alternating Pistons" - Defense bonus decreased (20 to 15%) but damage bonus increased (20 to 25%).
"Upgraded Radiator" - Defense bonus decreased (20 to 15%)
"Upgraded Automaton" - Level 2 Defense bonus decreased (20 to 15%). Level 3 damage bonus increased (30 to 40%)
"Blessed Boiler" - Damage bonus increased (20/30/40% to 30/40/50%)
"Volatile Vapor" - Damage bonus increased (50/75/100% to 50/100/150%)
"Engineer of War" - Damage reduction decreased (20 to 15%) but speed bonus increased at Level 2 and better armor piercing bonus at Level 3 (20 to 25%)
Bug Fixes
When combining 3 gems of different colors during God Craft, the summoned pet skills can now be boosted
Keela now gets rings properly in Invasion Mode
Knockback effect has been fixed on Ungor Grunts, Raiders, and Pink Horrors
In multiplayer, the Relic Hunting Combo-meter is correctly synchronized between players
Life steal effect has been fixed.
Bragi - "Blood of the Dawi" - Hitpost cost has been fixed
Bragi - "Ancestor's Gift" - level 2 is now working correctly
Elessa - "Throny Arrows" - level 2 is now working correctly
Warhammer: Chaosbane Gets An Overhaul As The Witch Hunter Joins The Roster
Meet Jurgen Haider, a master of gun and blade, and a zeal for slaying the daemons unmatched by his peers. The Witch Hunter will release alongside a suite of changes and improvements to the core experience, this includes:
Expanded Bestiary
New Zones
Expanded Hub Areas
4K Texture Pack (Optional Download - Free)
The Witch Hunter will be available on November 10th as paid DLC for Warhammer: Chaosbane.
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Tower of Chaos Patch Notes
Welcome to the Tower of Chaos heroes!
We hope you're ready to take on the challenge offered by the Tower of Chaos, the newest game mode in Warhammer: Chaosbane. The premise is simple, the higher you climb, the better the reward, and tougher the challenge. If you fail, then you'll be walking away with nothing but a bruised ego. The tower is accessible after you've cleared the Act 2.
There's a lot of other things included in this patch, changes to Boss Rush and Relic Hunt, a new currency called Morrisleb coins, balance tweaks, and much more. So make sure you read on for the full patch notes.
Before you go, we wanted to thank you all for all the support we've received over the past year. Your feedback has helped shape the development of Warhammer: Chaosbane in. We're not done yet either, we've got something special planned, so put down your cloaks for now, and stay tuned. We'll be back with more information later this year.
Anyway, let's move onto the patch notes:
HOTFIX:
Keela can now reclaim rewards in the Invasion mode.
Fixed some UI problems when not using the 16/9 aspect ratio.
Resolved some miscellaneous crash fixes.
Gameplay
New Mode Added – The Tower Of Chaos
The Tower of Chaos is a new arena in which you can test your skills in various battle challenges, the higher you climb, the better quality loot you’ll receive. After you clear each floor, you can decide whether to take the rewards and end your journey here or push onward for better rewards.
Relic Hunt and Boss Rush Rework
More options have been given to the player, to choose the maps and modifiers they’re interested in playing. You’ll receive better loot based on what modifiers you select and will be able to custom-tune the challenge.
Added the possibility to chain some skills during the use of other combat skills without interrupting animations
Cosmetic menu added, allowing you to replace the visuals of your gear with other gear you own
Inventory and the Stash can now be reorganized by the player using the mouse.
Left-click can now be reconfigured on the Mouse to make it exclusively for movement.
New enemies have been added to Act 1:
New Nurgle Cultists
Explosive Nurgling
Chaos Sorcerer
Aspiring Chaos Champion of Nurgle
Minotaur
Shaman Gor
New enemies have been added to Act 3:
Slaanesh Assassin Cultist
Chaos Sorcerer
Aspiring Chaos Champion of Slaanesh
Minotaur
Shaman Gor
New enemies have been added to Act 4:
Apprentice Cultist of Tzeentch
Chaos Sorcerer
Aspiring Chaos Champion of Tzeentch
Minotaur
Shaman Gor
New enemies have been added to the Forges
New Nurgle Cultist
Explosive Nurgling
Chaos Sorcerer
New Expedition Raid and Relic Hunting with a Chaos Troll as an Elite Boss for acts 1 to 4
Side activities are now available in the forges
Balance
DoT spells are now strengthened by normal leveling progression
God Tree values have been adjusted
Act 2 / Quest 8 – Redaxe is now accompanied by Aspiring Chaos Champions
Act 3 / Quest 5 – Jabberslythe replaced by a Giant Chaos Spawn
Enemy distribution has been improved in all acts (especially Elites)
Equipped objects no longer count toward your inventory limit
A new popup appears each time the hero gains a level
The game automatically saves after giving an item to the Collector’s Guild
Vollen
‘Defensive Strike’ All versions
Block Chance increased 0.5 -> 2
Damage reduction on blocks -> 2
Base
Collision radius increased 20 -> 23
Superior
Collision radius increased 20 -> 25
Stamina gain increased on Hit 1 -> 2
Added Slow Chance -> 20%
Mastered
Collision radius increased 20 -> 27
Added a chance of gaining a Counter-Attack charge -> 20%
‘Slice’ All Versions
Initial collision radius reduced 30 -> 20
Slow chance reduced 100% -> 50%
Slow duration reduced 3s -> 2s
Added a Block Chance debuff -> -50%
Added a Critical Hit Chance bonus -> 50% of the Block Chance stat
Superior
Knockback rate reduced 100% -> 50%
Knockback distance reduced 300 -> 200
Mastered
Debuff added (damage taken increased | non-cumulative | 5 seconds) on all enemies touched -> +20%
Removal of the cooldown reduction for each kill.
‘Pistolier’ All versions
Collision radius reduced: 20 -> 10
Stun duration increased: 1.5s -> 2s
Added Fire damage to enemies with less than 25% of their max life. -> 1
Classic
Projectile max range increased: 10 -> 15
Damage reduced: 3.6 -> 2.6
Stun rate reduced: 100% -> 30%
Superior
Projectile max range increased 10 -> 20
Damage reduced 3.96 -> 2.96
Knockback and Stun rates increased: 20% -> 30%
Damage bonus removed on Slowed enemies
Mastered
Projectile max range increased: 10 -> 12
Damage reduced: 4.36 -> 3.36
‘Incisive Breakthrough’ Superior
Energy gain increased: 4 -> 5
Energy gain on hit increased 1 -> 2
Damage taken bonus reduced -20% -> -10%
Other Skills
Equipment skill ‘Magnus Gift’ DoT damage adjusted depending on maximum energy.
Elontir
Breath of Fire All versions
Now works correctly on slopes (like stairs)
Equipment Skill ‘Breath of fire replaced by Scepter of Ice’ All versions
Now works correctly on slopes (like stairs)
Bragi
‘Heart Seeker’ Axe – Increases all damage inflicted, the effect is even stronger for DoTs
‘Ultimate Carnage’ Axe – Increases all damage inflicted (300%, up from 200), increased damage taken (20%, up from 10), critical hit rate reduced by 20%
‘Last Song’ Set – New effect added that increases energy generation and movement speed based on the number of nearby enemies afflicted with a bleed effect
‘Death Wish’ tooltips have been updated for the 3 variations of the skill
‘Mountain’s Wrath’ Superior and Mastered icons have been switched
‘Laceration’ tooltips have been updated
‘Laceration Classic’ damage type changed from Fire/Physical -> Physical/Physical
‘Shred’ healing effect now comes from the projectile (previously the direct hit)
‘Call to Oath’ added a tooltip displaying the cost in Life Points
‘Mountains Wrath – Superior’ – Fire damage has been replaced with Physical Damage
‘Insatiable’ – Each hit inflicts a bleed effect on the enemy. Life point regeneration has been removed
‘Ultimate Carnage’ – Damage multiplayer increased (300%, up from 200). Added Critical Hit Rate reduction (-20%), Damage taken multiplayer increased (+20%, up from 10)
‘Avenger’ Set Skill – Added movement speed and energy regen bonus if nearby enemies are bleeding
‘Unyielding’ – Added missing tooltip
‘Axe Throw’ – All versions pass through enemies
Elessa
Basic skill speed has been increased
Trap Collision has been resolved
Keela
‘Iron Dragon’ All versions
Number of collisions reduced 3 -> 1
Damage increased -> x3
Mastered
AoE Damage increased: 30% -> 50%
Other Skills
‘Experimental Mines’ - Energy cost and damage increased
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where icons would appear smaller in the inventory
Fixed an issue with the ‘Last Song’ Set effect, meaning it now applies correctly
Warhammer: Chaosbane - Next Steps
We hope you enjoyed your recent expedition into the Forges, and the release of our fiery hotheaded Dawi Engineer, Keela. This release marks the end of our content roadmap, and we wanted to take this opportunity to tell you what's coming next!
First of all, we're working on something called the 'Tower of Chaos'. We'll follow up with a separate post detailing what you can expect, but feel free to make some guesses of your own until then.
In addition, we're planning on reworking Relic Hunt mode, our goal is add more depth and make it a more unique experience overall when compared to the other endgame content. We're also going to be introducing new enemies into Chaosbane, and implementing a system that will allow you to swap visuals between gear.
Additionally, we want to tweak the gameplay to make it a more satisfying experience and allow you to showcase the mastery of your heroes. We're working the option for you to be able to cast multiple spells in certain combinations.
The best part? These are just our immediate plans for the game. You can expect to see all of this come to Warhammer: Chaosbane within the next couple of months. There's more to come, and we can't wait to share with you what we'll be working on after that.
The Forges Are Open - Keela Comes To Chaosbane!
The firm grip of Chaos holds sway over the Old World, as the battle rages on, a new hero emerges, Keela, the dwarf engineer joins the roster of heroes with this update. She's a feisty brawler who excels in close to mid-range combat, using her hammer and pistol to decimate through the Chaos hordes. As a talented mechanic, she uses her contraptions to turn the tides, and her archetype ability will have you managing a heat gauge to make sure she's delivering out maximum punishment. Some might say, it's hammer time!
Speaking of hammers, the Forges are open! Heinrich Falke, the Gunnery Master of the Imperial Gunnery school requests the aid of any able-bodied adventurers. The headmaster and senior members of the School have been trapped inside; rumors have it that new monsters are roaming these hallowed halls.
There's a lot going on this patch, so read on below for the full notes:
Highlights:
New Character Added
Keela Gunnarsdottir – The Dwarf Engineer
New Act Added
The Forges Of Nuln
New Enemies Added
Chaman Gor: Elite Chaos Undivided monster using magic, creating healing zones and raging upon encroaching death
Minotaur: Elite Chaos Undivided monster that charges heroes, smashing the ground and buffing allies
Nurgle’s Champion: Nurgle Elite that charges heroes, dealing powerful charged attacks that leaves acid streaks on the ground and which create a poison aura for those who touch them
Quests have been added to expeditions
2 New Difficulty Levels (Chaos 9 + 10)
Elessa’s combat voiceover has been updated
Gameplay:
The Legendary Rank is now shared by all characters across the same save file
New Stat: ‘Life Drain’ has been added, healing while dealing damage
A button has been added to the crafting menu to replicate your previous craft
Some destructible elements are now traps
New loading screens and tips have been added
Graphics
New Graphics Options for graphics cards and target refresh rates
Balance
Passive God Skills point cost reduced
XP required for levelling up your Legendary Ranks has been reduced
Bloodlust spheres duration and frequency increased
Bloodlust regen reduced
Passive skills while drinking potions last 6 seconds instead of 4
Legendary Passive Skill Rebalancing
Maximum trigger frequency: 2 per sec (up from 1)
Legendary Rage: Damage x2
Legendary Reinforcement: Maximum Damage Reduction bonus goes from 50% to 20%
Legendary Endurance: Maximum Damage Reduction bonus goes from 50% to 30%
Legendary Crushing: Maximum Damage Reduction bonus goes from 50% to 30%
Legendary Healing: Maximum Healing bonus goes from 25% to 10%, can now be triggered by channelling the skill
Legendary Punishment: Maximum Extra Damage bonus goes from 100% to 50%
Enemies in general have been rebalanced
Slaanesh daemonettes no longer slow hero characters
Tzeentch enemies no longer push back and have less chance to stun
Aggro distance and EXP for enemy kills have been rebalanced
Adjustments to the general difficulty of the game
Vollen Balance
‘Imperial Justice’: skill speed increased
‘Pistolier – Level 2’: has had a stun effect added, shooting radius increased. ‘Level 3’ distance has been increased, shooting radius reduced
‘Provocation’ animation speed has been increased, explosion radius increased, blocked damage increase. ‘Level 2 and 3’ have had a ‘Counter-Attack’ added.
‘Sigmar’s Wrath’: damage bonus for all allies has been increased to 20% (from 10)
‘Blade of Vengeance’: damage reduced for each block success
‘Magnus Gift’: damage over time has been added
‘Shield of Revenge’: ‘Counter-Attack’ damage bonus has been increased
‘Meteoric Iron Shield’: aura damage increased, resource cost reduced for each nearby enemy
‘Solland’s Ghost’: cooldown reduction chance is increased to 100% (up from 50) upon taking damage
‘Indestructible’ Passive Skill: Parade bonus increased to 20% (up from 10)
‘Bastion Against Corruption’ Passive Skill: Damage and defence bonus increased to +20% (up from 10)
‘Herald of the Empire’ Passive Skill: Damage or Defence bonus increased to +20% (up from 10) depending on the banner equipped
‘Scourge of Pestillence’ Level 3 Passive Skill: Gives back 2 times less energy when counter-attacking, but the proc possibility has been doubled
‘Majestic Aura’ Passive Skill: Gives a damage bonus of +10%/+15%/+20% (from 5/5/10) and defence has been increased to +10% (from 5/10/10)
Elontir Balance
‘Aetheric Vortex’ Level 1: Invoke a dome that slows enemies and their projectiles. All players within the dome move faster and have reduced cooldowns
‘Aetheric Vortex’ Level 2: Invoke a dome that slows enemies and their projectiles. All players within the dome move faster, take reduced damage and have reduced cooldowns
‘Aetheric Vortex’ Level 3: Invoke a dome that slows enemies and their projectiles. All players within the dome move faster and have reduced cooldowns. Enemies within the dome take more damage
Fire Sword damage bonus capped at 10 (down from 100)
‘Aether Intelligence’: Damage increased reduced to 20% (from 25)
‘Arcane Binding’: Damage increased to 20%/20%/30% (from 15/15/20)
‘Fortress of Willpower’: Damage reduction from 10/15/15 (from 10/20/10), damage bonus increased to 15% (from 10)
‘Master of the Winds’ Rank 1 & 2: Energy increased to 30% (from 20)
‘Continuity’: Energy cost reduction increased to 20% (from 10)
‘Living Magic’: Invocation chance adjusted to 20%/25%/30% (from 25)
Bragi Balance
‘Fury’: attack speed increased and collision zone increased
‘Last Bastion’: gives more stamina
‘Call to Oath’: Cooldown increased, life cost reduced, deals less damage, no longer inflames, stun lasts less time. However, bonuses last longer and now increase damage for critical hits of all players within the zone, or movement speed depending on skill level
‘Rage’: lasts for 6s (up from 5), max damage bonus increased to 30% (from 20)
‘Mountain’s Wrath’: Cooldown increased to 70s (from 60)
