Elden’s Circle’ Unleashes Game-Changing Update 1.14: Shadow of the Golden Tree’s Fearsome Final Boss Takes a Hit

Elden’s Circle’ Unleashes Game-Changing Update 1.14: Shadow of the Golden Tree’s Fearsome Final Boss Takes a Hit

September 12, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Tech

Elden’s Circle: ‌Shadow‍ of‌ the Golden Tree Update 1.14 Released

The DLC ⁤”Elden’s Circle: ⁤Shadow of the ⁣Golden Tree” for ​the souls-based action RPG “Elden’s Circle” developed⁣ by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment released rules update 1.14.

Game Balance Adjustments

Bosses

The final ⁣boss of the expansion pack “The Shadow of the Golden Tree” has made‍ the following changes:

  • Changed the action mode when entering battle
  • Changed some‌ attack actions
  • Reduced the power of some attacks
  • Reduced the energy consumption⁣ of some attacks⁤ on the player
  • Some no longer rely on weapon‍ attacks, narrowing the‌ range of attacks
  • Improved ⁢the readability of some special attack effects

Human ‌Combat

Equipment‍ and combat skills have been adjusted for balance in human combat.

  • Weapons whose weapon type is Backhand Sword (except‌ for ⁢the ​throwing attack of the “Ryuugou Knife”) ⁤will have their attack power⁤ reduced when facing other⁤ players.
  • Weapons with the spear type will have their​ attack ⁣power reduced ‌when facing other players and⁣ wielding a weapon in each hand.
  • The “Pata Sword” weapon will have its attack power reduced when facing other players.
  • When the attack of the⁢ “Multi-Shot Crossbow” ⁤weapon hits another player, the headshot will be adjusted⁢ so that⁤ no damage is done.

Combat Skills

  • Multi-Throw: When facing other players, ⁤the power is reduced
  • When the attack hits other ‌players, the headshot is adjusted so‌ that there is no damage action
  • Frisbee Throw:⁢ When other players‍ are hit by ⁢the attack, the range of the damage‌ action is reduced.
  • Mowing Down: Reduces stamina when activated again

Game Balance Adjustment

Equipment

Weapons of the following ⁣weapon types increase the movement⁣ speed‍ of the first heavy attack:

  • Short Sword / Throwing Sword‌ / Straight Sword / Great ⁣Sword / Extra Large Sword / Heavy Slashing Sword / Curved Sword / ⁢Double-Ended Sword / Knife / Glaive / Axe / Flail / Great Spear (except “Orochi Hunting Spear”) / Halberd ​/ Scythe / Soft Whip (except “Soft Whip Sword”) / Combat Technique /⁣ Beast Claw

Combat⁢ Skills

  • Light:⁢ Increases the speed of​ attack actions.
  • Darkness: Increases the speed⁣ of attack actions.
  • Dynasty Scythe Technique: Reduces energy consumption
  • The heavy attack used after activation increases the ability to knock the enemy off balance
  • The heavy⁣ attack used⁣ after activation ⁤increases the ​movement⁢ distance of the first heavy attack

Magic and​ Prayer

Magic

  • Leilana’s ⁣Twin Moons: Expand the range of your first ⁢and second attacks.
  • When ⁤your first and‌ second attacks hit the enemy, reduce the distance the ⁤enemy is knocked back.

Prayer

  • Furnace Needle: Increased⁤ power
  • At very close range, the power and energy consumption caused to the defending enemy ⁤increases
  • At⁢ very close range, it is adjusted to ​form⁤ an attack decision based on the player.

Bug Fixes and​ Game Performance Improvements

Several bugs have been ‌fixed, including issues with combat, magic, and⁤ prayer skills.