Firewing Drake Eggs move to Tier 8, Healing Potions trimmed, and a faster DirebearDragonfire Patch 4

2nd swing bleed ticksEvery 1s → every 0.75s

was 3→now 4+33%

2nd swing bleed duration

was 2s→now 2.25s+13%

Total damage vs. targets above 40%

was 141→now 168+19%

Total damage vs. targets below 40%

was 255→now 296+16%

Dev noteBleed ticks come faster and there is one more of them, so the duration is a bit longer. Damage per tick goes down slightly, but total damage goes up significantly.

Cast time

was 0.4s→now 0.2s−50%

Dev noteA much shorter cast time makes it more responsive and less telegraphed.

Shield

was 456.3→now 500+9.6%

Dev noteA bigger shield absorbs more burst and more often lasts until the AoE heal combo.

Aura resistance pierce

Now has AoE escalation

Dev noteThe aura's damage already had AoE escalation. Its pierce was missing it.

1st and 2nd hits

Slow 8% for 3s, stacks 2×

Stand time

was 0.3s→now 0.25s−17%

Dev noteThe new stacking slow cements it as the clear CC option for support and tank Quarterstaffs.

Max execute damage vs. mobs

was 150→now 300+100%

Dev noteThe cap stops it from cheesing boss fights, but it was too restrictive. Raised to improve PvE performance.

Pass-through damage

was 66%→now 100%+52%

Dev noteLining up the full skewer should be properly rewarded.

Bonus damage aura

was 20%→now 30%+50%

Dev noteMore damage from the inspiration aura rewards skillful play, if allies capitalize on it.

Bonus damage and healing

was 0.0177→now 0.0161−9.0%

Dev noteBase values brought down to match Muisak. Blueflame Torch can reach a higher max Item Power, so it still tops out slightly above.

Cooldown

was 25s→now 20s−20%

Dev noteA shorter cooldown promotes it as an interrupt or combo piece, now matching Deathward Climax.

Duration

was 5s→now 6s+20%

Dev noteLonger CC immunity and more distance covered, to promote it against heavy-CC enemy comps.

AoE escalation

Added

Speed bonus per stack

was 15%→now 10%−33%

Max stacks

was 1→now 2+100%

Max speed bonusAfter 12s uninterrupted

was 15%→now 20%+33%

Dev noteAn extra stack: stay uninterrupted for 12 seconds to reach the full speed bonus.

Base move speed

was 50%→now 85%+70%

Gallop move speed

was 90%→now 85%−5.6%

New passive: RushCooldown 8s

+40% speed for 4s when hit

Dev noteIt was too expensive to ever seriously consider. Better baseline functionality makes it worth considering despite the price.

500 IP

was 7%→now 6%−14%

600 IP

was 10%→now 9%−10%

700 IP

was 13%→now 12%−7.7%

800 IP

was 16%→now 14%−13%

900 IP

was 18%→now 16%−11%

1000 IP

was 20%→now 18%−10%

1100 IP

was 22%→now 19.5%−11%

1200 IP

was 24%→now 21%−13%

Dev noteHigher base HP, awakened weapon defensive stats, higher max Item Power and the Smuggler cape stacked up to too much healing. Potions stay strong, but fully defensive solo builds become slightly less durable.

Max range

was 11m→now 14m+27%

Dev noteMore range so ranged supports can use it more effectively in group PvP.