Large Relic Update & More

These changes have been on test for awhile but that doesn’t mean that there will be no issues. If you find anything that seems like it is not working properly or may be a bug please feel free to post it on our Tasks website HERE. Then follow that up by copying and pasting the bug link to one of the staff. We would really appreciate that! Thank you.

Relic & Relic Ability Changes

Paralytic Venom

  • Now caps at 80% Dexterity and Intelligence reduction
  • Duration continues to scale with relic level

Tread (Active Ability)

  • Now ticks equal to Relic Level (instead of a flat 20 ticks)
  • Note: This ability has not previously been active, so please provide feedback on how it feels

New Active Abilities (Unlock at Level 10)

Phylactery of Resilience

  • Added active abilities:
    → Leech
    → Quench
    → Recoil
    → Remedy
    → Shield Bash (yes… a Captain America-style shield throw)

Zerker Talisman

  • Added active abilities:
    → Double Strike
    → Infected Wounds
    → Phase Shift
    → Tread

Spider & Crab Relics

  • More information coming soon.

Dreadwing Encounter Updates

Dreadwing has received major mechanical and reward improvements:

Phase Mechanics

  • On phase change, spawns 3–4 Rumsoaked mobs
  • These mobs:
    • Leave fire trails
    • Apply AoE drain effects
    • Move in random directions

Ember Mechanic (Post Phase 2)

  • Boss will occasionally drop embers on the ground
  • Players must step on them quickly!
  • Failure to do so will spawn additional Rumsoaked mobs

Now Spawning:

  • You can find the Dreadwing spawn under the new Buccaneer’s Den.

LOOT IMPROVEMENTS

Dreadwing Rewards

  • Now drops 4–8 Power Scrolls
  • Chance to drop a Flawless Relic
  • If no flawless drops → guaranteed Flawed Meta Talisman Relic

New Control Slot Increase

Soul Collection:

  • When killing bosses with a Meta (Steed / Crab / Dragon / Spider / Mantis), there is a chance to spawn a Soul.
  • Souls can be traded or sold between players
  • Until July 15, 2026 – Souls will drop at 4x the rate.

Crafting Progression:

  • Combine Souls into:
    Unfilled Crystal of Beast Souls
    → Fully complete to create: Hardened Beast Souls

Final Step:

  • Use the item at your house to open a character-bound gate
  • Enter a 2-hour instanced objective
  • Completion rewards: Control Slot Increase Token

Notes:

  • This encounter is intended as a nod to your journey as an animal tamer
  • Control slot increases are available to any player capable of completing the objective

Instance System Improvements

• Enhanced reward structures across custom instances
• Added additional mechanics, effects, and challenge elements
• Improved overall engagement and difficulty scaling

Relic Storage Shelves

  • Flawless conversions are now enabled via the storage system

Other Updates & Changes

Shapeshifter Talons

  • Completely replacing these items with an equivalent which should look the same, however they will function and be able to work with the weapon locker and extra damage will be taken into account when attacking.

Scheduled Tournaments

  • Fixed issue with not giving tournament tickets properly. Should function as intended from now on.

Test Center

  • Added a Wand of Synergy

Gold and Reagent Weight

  • The weight of gold has been cut by half.
  • The weight of all reagents have been cut by half.

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