MASSIVE Changes in Patch 2.0 - Where Winds Meet

Summary

Key Points

• The patch standardizes the chi damage output of DoT effects, increasing it for some like Strategic Sword's bleed and decreasing it for others. 1:29
• Dragon's Breath now has an 'Enlightenment' branch called Dark Scorch, which replaces the combustion debuff and can stack with other Dark Scorches. 2:21
• Several network optimizations are implemented, including a new hit validation system for high-latency attackers and fixes for delayed hit registration on specific skills like Martial Artist Vernal Umbrella. 4:02
• The heavy attack variant combo Snow Break Spring for a specific weapon no longer causes a 'teleport' effect, a change the creator notes is due to game mechanics rather than latency. 4:51
• Deflection mechanics have been improved, making consecutive deflections against rapid multi-hit attacks more reliable, potentially making parrying certain multi-hit skills easier. 6:38
• Sword and Spear light attack chains have been adjusted to true combo, and Spear's final light attack now knocks enemies back instead of up. 7:42
• Significant nerfs have been applied to Stormbreaker Spear builds that do not use the Thunder Cry Blade as a secondary weapon, while builds that do use it remain unaffected. 13:17
• The ability for Hang Blade players to parry and dodge simultaneously has been removed, addressing a previously overpowered mechanic. 14:28
• Infernal Twin Blades now have a limited duration for storing their fourth light attack, preventing players from holding it indefinitely. 15:02
• The continuous deflection detection for Infernal Twin Blades has been adjusted, potentially making parrying its Q skill easier by reducing the number of required parries. 16:06