Update 1.1.3 Notes

We’ve been working full steam ahead since the launch of RavenQuest, and this update is another important step in making the game smoother, more exciting, and more polished. Update 1.1.3 is here, bringing major performance improvements, new features, and fresh content to explore!

After the first Public Test Realm, we are rolling out the Group Spawns (former Elite Creatures) for players looking for challenging PvE encounters, Legendary Pools for fishing enthusiasts, and new wagon and ship upgrades for traders and sailors. Combined with new cosmetics, balance changes, and bug fixes, this patch has something for every kind of Adventurer!

There’s plenty to explore, so dive into the full patch notes below and see everything that’s new in Update 1.1.3!
 

At the core of our vision, we care deeply about accessibility and performance, making sure that every Adventurer can enjoy the game smoothly regardless of their setup. We are happy to announce that this update brings a wave of client optimizations designed to make your adventures smoother than ever! We have reworked how images and sprites load in the client, greatly improving efficiency and responsiveness.

These changes will not only enhance the overall gameplay experience, but also optimize memory usage, potentially reducing RAM consumption by up to 1GB in certain cases. We are also hopeful that this may solve the PvP "Client Not Responding" issue some Adventurers are having.

Light and Shadow

Additionally, thanks to these optimizations, we are also able to introduce an exciting new feature: Lights and Shadows! Now, every asset in the game interacts dynamically with light and projects its own shadow on the ground, bringing a whole new layer of depth and atmosphere to your adventures!

This feature can be easily enabled or disabled at any time in the Settings menu.

This is part of our ongoing effort to ensure RavenQuest not only grows in content, but also continues to feel more polished with every update!
 

After a succesful PTR, Group Spawns (former Elite Creatures) are arriving in RavenQuest as a direct response to your feedback and suggestions for more PvE group content. These fearsome versions of existing monsters are designed to challenge parties and reward teamwork like never before.

What makes them Group Spawns?

• Significantly higher Health and Damage.
• Greater rewards with significantly increased Experience and increased Loot.
• All Loot drops (Infusions and Trophies included) are given to all party members (up to 3).
  (In parties of 4 or more, loot drops are randomly distributed to 3 members)
• Unique Elite nameplates make them easy to spot.
   

Five New Group Spawn Zones Are Waiting for You:

• Elite Hookmasks (Lv. 65–67) — Bilepit, Thornveil Isle
• Elite Warhogs (Lv. 70–73) — Glemdur, Coldreach Isle
• Elite Jackals (Lv. 75–78) — Ruins of Bar’zif, Sunspire Island
• Elite Orcs (Lv. 80–82) — Da'reckaz Hoard, Ostera
• Elite Venomfang Drakes (Lv. 85–87) — Beneath the Festering Mire, Ostera
   

Additionally, with the introduction of the Group Spawns, we are also adding new Rangers Company for Hookmasks, Warhogs, Jackals, Orcs and Venomfang Drakes that are group suggested. 

We will be adding more Group Spawns soon, and maybe even something bigger down the line... Form your party, hunt them down, and prove your strength!
 

In this update, we are turning our gaze to the high seas and bringing a brand-new feature that will spice up the adventures of fishermen and thrill all who love sailing and battling across the waves!

Introducing: Legendary Pools — mysterious fishing spots that occasionally emerge, teeming with life as they draw in vast numbers of fish, including the elusive Legendary Fish, from every corner of the world. These rare waters are unlike anything you’ve seen before, offering incredible opportunities for daring anglers and explorers alike.

Legendary Pools, recognized by a golden fish leaping from the water, hold twice the amount of fish compared to normal pools, and the chance to catch a Legendary Fish inside them is boosted to 20%.

Only one Legendary Pool can exist at a time, and when it spawns, a global announcement will alert all players, and your compass will highlight the general area to search.

Their spawn times are unpredictable, with cooldown ranges that keep adventurers guessing — and they won’t appear in the same location across different channels.

But beware: the immense pull of these pools has shifted the oceans’ balance! Normal pools now have half the previous chance to yield Legendary Fish, making Legendary Pools the prime hunting grounds for those who seek glory and rare catches.

Will you answer the call of the Legendary Pools and claim the treasures beneath the waves?! 🪝🐟
 

Tradepacks

We are unlocking the following Tradepacks focused on Herbalism materials:

• Seer’s Support Pack
• Exotic Spices
• Yornish Seasonings
• Hardy Roots

This addition aims to bring more variety and opportunities to the market. We will be closely monitoring how the Herbalism economy evolves and will make further adjustments if needed.

Balance

• Changed all Enchantment Runes related to Attack Power to enhance Spell Power and Weapon Power instead.
• Reduced the Melee Damage Reduction in PvP from 10% to 5%. The Melee Damage Reduction in PvE remains at 10%.
• Increased the amount of initial aggro generated with Devout Protector (Protection) in order to better accommodate initial pull mechanics in Group Spawns.

Transports

We are also expanding the horizons of trading and transport with brand-new tiers for Wagons and Ship Cabins, giving merchants and adventurers the power to carry more Tradepacks than ever before as they journey across the world. Unveiling the new upgrades:

• Grand Wagon ー Carry more Tradepacks than ever before while boasting greater durability, though at the cost of some added weight.
• Large Tradepack Container ー Expands your ship’s capacity, allowing you to load +1 Tradepack.
• Large Maintenance Unit ー Enhances your ship’s healing capabilities, keeping it seaworthy for longer.
• Large Ammunition Cabin ー Boosts your ship’s damage output, giving you an edge in naval battles.
• Sturdy Double Crane ー Improves damage against fish and increases durability while fishing.

We are also introducing a brand-new skill for all existing Fishing Cranes (now renamed to Fishing Crane and Double Fishing Crane): Reinforced Line. This powerful ability strengthens your line’s durability, giving fishermen the extra time they need to reel in their prized catches!

Crafting these mighty advancements will require both Ravencrest Emblems and QUEST Cores, (obtained in the Munk Taskmaster Shop, located near the Hungry Munk in Ravencrest), so start preparing your stockpiles! Only the most resourceful traders will be among the first to showcase their upgraded rides and dominate the trade routes!

Customization

A total of 40 Outfits for the new weapons: Dual Pistols, Blunderbuss, Dual Bracers, Bracer and Totem can now be unlocked by talking to the corresponding NPCs and completing their requests. Also, as with other primary and secondary Outfits, variations of these newly added Cosmetics will soon become purchasable.

Dual Pistols & Blunderbuss

• Erikson ー This old sea-dog likes to wander Ravencrest port.
• Mr. Vinlow ー The new manager at Ravencrest's Inn seems wickedly secretive.
• Sam Coltane ー This intrepid engineer wants to learn from the Dwarven masters in Anvilhart.
• Captain Dalka ー The seasoned ranger likes to share a drink in company of legends like Jerault of Trivia.
• Sergeant Buster ー This firearms expert likes to spend his days at Envoy's Rest, guarding the Dwarven realm.

Dual Bracers & Bracer and Totem

• Kaiser ー Travelers through the Fields of Despair tell of a strange figure lurking the forgotten wharf.
• Zyradan ー Even for elvenkind, Zyradan is strange, so he trains alone in Elder Coast's southwestern hills.
• Era ー Last time we heard of her, she was starting fistfights at Jensen's winery.
• Lorekeeper Havel ー One of the many bookworms at Ravencrest's Lorekeep.
• Bloodeye ー Not all monsters guarding Minotaur Labyrinths are bad, some are just hungry.
• Sunshaper Xolot'la ー This wise Kaiman likes to sunbathe atop Gilead hills.

Mixed

• Fayla Loom ー Ravencrest's finest fashionista is usually found around the tailor's shop.
• Karuxa ー A mysterious witch is said to live among the Yornish of the Frost Steppes.
• Frosthog ー What's this warhog doing so far from home, in Glaceforde, of all places?

Additionally, the Cosmetic Obtainment item list has been expanded with new additions to support these new Outfits:

New Cosmetic Obtainment Items

• Chitin Plate ー Dropped from creatures of the Insects family, was repurposed into a Cosmetic Obtainment item and is no longer able to be sold at Creature Product buyers.
• Ancient Bloodstone Core ー New rare drop from "Prison on the Peak" event.
• Enchanted Ancient Battleaxe ー New rare drop from "Blood Bowl" event.
• Shadow Essence ー New rare drop from "Shadows From Our Past" event.
• Trapped Demon Soul ー New rare drop from "The Husk of Skorn" event.

Miscellaneous

• Added Rangers Company tasks in Ostera.
• Added unique sound effects for basic attacks depending on the tier of cosmetic Outfit weapons.
• Added the PT-BR translation for the new Archetype Weapons and Warforged Skills (Ballistics and Naturalist).
• From now on, players will only gain Fame when winning rounds in Arenas (Fame is calculated per round).
• From now on, only Leaders, Vice Leaders and Commanders can change the name of a Warband.
• Increased the size of the creature strength indicator icon displayed next to creature names.
• Increased the number of build slots from 10 to 15. Players can now unlock up to 15 slots (12 normal slots and 3 slots for Aether Rift builds).
• Standardized aggro range on Expeditions: creatures will now spot players at a fixed range of 4 tiles, regardless of player level.

• Fixed an issue where, in certain cases, player deaths were being registered twice.
• The Minimap now properly displays the new stairs in Ostera.
• Coup de Grace’s cooldown now functions correctly after consuming Aether.
• Morning Foxes now cast their skills at the correct speed.
• Life Touch’s speed buff now stacks and works properly with other speed boosts.
• Newly caught fish are now sent to the correct assigned inventory backpack.
• Stalk can no longer be used to pass through walls when near another player or creature.
• The button to purchase more slots in the Inventory now appears correctly in all situations.
• Fixed a bug that caused the Bloodlust and Hatred passives to be deactivated in situations where they shouldn’t be.

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