Patch Notes: Beta v1.1

The Patch Notes for Beta v1.1 in Second Wave include Hero Balancing, Mode Balancing, Item Changes, and more!

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October 11, 2023

Challengers Games

Patch 1.1 Notes

Thank you for participating in the Second Wave Beta! In this new patch,  we are making some balance changes to both Heroes and Game Modes, as well as reworking our Items based on feedback.

Please remember that everything in the beta is still in development! Just as we did during Alpha, we will continue to develop the game by listening to your valuable feedback during the Beta. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to interacting with you and making Second Wave even better!

For now, enjoy the beta!

Hero Balancing

Dio

Fixed ASP Shotgun, Rework on Hunting Panther
Movement Speed, ASP Shotgun, Tactical Dash, and Hunting Panther

Base Stats Changes

Movement Speed: 5 → 4.9

ASP Shotgun

  • Slightly reduced the damage output of ASP Shotgun.
  • Base Rate of Fire Increased:
    • 1 shot every 0.4 seconds → 1 shot every 0.6 seconds

       

  • Fixed a bug where ASP Shotgun’s damage was not reduced against monsters.
    • Only 60% of the base damage of ASP Shotgun is now applied against monsters.
Tactical Dash 

  • Cooldown Increased:
    • 8 seconds → 10 seconds
Hunting Panther

  • Previously, roaring would instill Fear in enemies. This has now been removed.
    • Before: Fear for 1 sec + Slow.
    • Now: Slow.
  • Cooldown Increased:
    • 60 seconds 70 seconds.

Cozette

Lightning Sphere, Mr. Cat's Paw Bomb, and Arc Flash

Base Stats Changes

Movement Speed: 4.5 → 4.6

Lightning Sphere

  • Cooldown reduced:
    • 6 seconds 5 seconds
Mr. Cat’s Paw Bomb 

  • Cooldown reduced:
    • 12 seconds 8 seconds
Arc Flash 

  • Cooldown reduced:
    • 90 seconds 80 seconds

Michaela

Rework on Judgement of Heresy
Protection of Theos and Faithful Prayer

Protection of Theos

  • Increased shield HP recharge rate while shield is down.
  • Shield Charge Distance increased:
    • 8m → 10m
Judgement of Heresy 

  • Increased projectile speed.
  • Slight reduction in the intensity of camera shake while charging.
Faithful Prayer

  • Increased Healing while in Ascended state.
    • Self: 35% of lost HP restored → 40% restored.
    • Nearby Allies: 17.5% of lost HP restored → 20% restored.

Amelda

Overall HP, One, Two! Let's Rock, and Charge!

Base Stats Changes

Health: 300 → 275

One, Two!

  • Cooldown increased:
    • 12 seconds → 14 seconds
Let’s Rock 

  • Max HP Increase:
    • 75 → 50
Loud Resolution!

  • Slight reduction of damage output.

Jemma

Watermelon Mode and Cannon Jump

Base Stats Changes

Movement Speed: 4.8 → 4.7

Watermelon Mode 

  • Base Damage reduced.
Cannon Jump 

  • Cooldown increased:
    • 7 seconds → 9 seconds

Merope

Base HP

Base Stats Changes

Health: 300 → 250

Spade Four

Trump Card and Turn into a Rabbit

Trump Card 

  • Base Damage increased.
Turn into a Rabbit 

  • Cooldown reduced:
    • 14 seconds → 12 seconds
  • Transformation duration increased:
    • 1 second → 1.5 seconds

Bernard

One-Two-Three-Four, Shoulder Charge, and Wrath of Land

One-Two-Three-Four 

  • Damage output is slightly reduced.
Shoulder Charge 

  • Cooldown increased:
    • 14 seconds → 16 seconds
Wrath of Land 

  • Slight reduction of damage output.

Jeremy

Ice Shield and Frost Blade

Ice Shield 

  • Ice Shield charging distance reduced:
    • 6m → 2m
  • Increased Shield HP:
    • 500 → 700
Frost Blade 

  • Cooldown reduced:
    • 20 seconds → 16 seconds

Jack

Flame Flask

Base Stats Changes

Movement Speed: 4.5 → 4.6

Flame Flask 

  • Increased enemy knockback distance on impact:
    • 1m → 3m

Mode Balancing

Domination

  • Automaton
    • Spawn Time:
      • Before: 1min / 7min / 13min
      • Now: 2min / 8min / 14min
    • Points Received:
      • Before: 125 points / 150 points / 175 points
      • After: 75 points / 100 points / 125 points



  • Machine Golem
    • Spawn Time:
      • Before: 5min / 10min
      • After: 6min / 12min
    • Points Received:
      • Before: 250 points / 300 points
      • After: 200 points / 300 points
Three-Way Battle

  • Winning Condition
    • Before: 1500 points
    • Now: 1000 points 


  • Points Received Per Kill
    • Before: 15 points
    • After: 10 points
Three-Way Battle

  • Wall HP
    • HP reduced by 50%.

Item Changes

Armantia Series

ItemBeforeAfter
Spear of ArmantiaStrength +8 / Max HP +25 / Health Regeneration +50%Strength +8 / Max HP +30 / Health Regeneration +50%
Crystal Ball of ArmantiaWisdom +20 / Max HP +30Wisdom +25 / Max HP +40
Shield of ArmantiaMax HP +40 / Health Regeneration +20% / Physical Defense +10Max HP +50 / Health Regeneration +50% / Physical Defense +10
Ring of Armantia50% Health Regeneration / 5% Life Steal10% Cooldown Reduction
Physical Items

ItemBeforeAfter
Executioner's AxeStrength +25Strength +30
Palm AxeStrength +40Strength +45
FlailStrength +35 / Physical Penetration +20%Strength +30 / Physical Penetration +15%
Solar EclipseAttack Speed + 25%Attack Speed + 15%
Wind and Fire WheelsAttack Speed +20% / Physical Penetration +20%Attack Speed +20% / Physical Penetration +15%
Magic Items

ItemBeforeAfter
NecronomiconWisdom +60Wisdom +75
Archmage's StrategemWisdom +60 / 10% CooldownWisdom +65 / 10% Cooldown
Erebus's WandWisdom +40 / 20% Magical PenetrationWisdom +45 / 20% Magical Penetration
Archmage's WandWisdom +45 / 25% Magical PenetrationWisdom +50 / 25% Magical Penetration
Armor Items

ItemBeforeAfter
Mithril ArmorMax HP +180 / Physical Defense +50Max HP +200 / Physical Defense +50
Emperor's CloakMax HP +180 / Magical Defense +40Max HP +200 / Magical Defense +50
Shoes Items

ItemBeforeAfter
BootsMovement Speed +0.6Movement Speed +0.5
Tailor's ShoesMovement Speed +0.9 / Cooldown Reduction +5%Movement Speed +0.8 / Cooldown Reduction +5%

Bug Fixes

List of Fixes

  • Stabilized Matchmaking
  • Assists Sound Fixed
  • Domination Mode Map Optimization
  • Start Button in Title Page Fixed
  • Retry Vote UI Display Fixed
  • Incorrect Loading Progress Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where the UI would remain after leaving the store using the ESC button after a purchase.
  • Fixed Xbox crashing when using/equipping emotes.
  • Fixed a bug where enemies were visible within sprays.
  • Fixed a bug where names were displayed incorrectly when creating a squad.
  • Fixed a bug where enemy outlines were displaying incorrectly.
  • Removed the Victory Pose screen after a match.
  • To improve server stability, the ability to reconnect to the game and return to the previous match has been disabled.

Developer's Note

We’re aware of a number of other bugs that you’ve reported, and we’re working hard to fix them. We sincerely apologize for the unstable experience, and thank you for your continued participation in the Second Wave Beta despite the issues. We will continue to work hard to make sure the game lives up to your expectations. Thank you.