Bloodline Champions
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The patch notes for patch 2.0, to go live tomorrow, have just been released. The patch will bring many significant changes and features, including:
Matchmaking
New non-rated matchmaking queues have been added for both 3v3 Arena and the Scenarios, the alternate game modes Conquest and Capture the Artifact. Players can create parties to easily join these queues with their teammates. Additionally, the EU and US regions no longer have separate queues; instead, players can assign priorities per region.
Account progression
Levels now matter. The new level cap is set to 25, but worry not, your current level will be recalculated into the new system; if you are already a veteran, you will likely be set to level 25 on launch. The level progression is designed to slowly introduce new players to the newest features: traits and medallions.
Traits and Medallions
To answer the popular demand for character progression and customization, a new Trait system has been added. Trait points are unlocked every level and can be spent on passive trait bonuses, similar to talent trees.
Medallions offer all bloodlines three additional skills: two active, and one more passive. The active Medallions have a high cooldown and energy cost, making them rather situational abilities.
Together, Traits and Medallions also change the base statistics of your bloodline, from his health to his energy gain and energy cap, allowing you to either cover your bloodline's weaknesses or capitalize on his strengths. A fully Traited bloodline is estimated to do 15-20% more overall damage than one without any traits.
Balance changes
Too many to even start listing, highlights being significant reworks to the Ravener, Guardian, Herald and Seeker, and long overdue nerfs to Grimrog.
Whether all these changes will turn out to be beneficial to Bloodline Champions along the road is a hot topic in the community, but only time till truly tell.
To read the full patch notes, click here!