Hotfix 0.31.1: Multi-Bond Enhancements & Critical Bug Fixes

Phil deploys immediate server updates to fix Vitality stats, resolve core gear issues, and overhaul the Paladin Meta.

[Hotfix 0.31.1] ➔ [Vitality Stat Fixed] ➔ [Multi-Bond Party Overhaul] ➔ [Dusk Gear Patched]

Core Systems & Quality of Life Updates

Following the massive release of the Dark Fortress expansion, developer Phil acted fast to tweak recent item rules and improve inventory management:

• Account-Bound Items: Both Perfect Wing Ears and all Grimoires are now officially Account Bound [1.1]. Players can now safely move them through account storage, dismantle them, or sell them [1.1].
• The Multi-Bond Shift: Bonds will now automatically apply to nearby party members and summons if your character possesses multiple bond targets.

Note: This raises a massive question for the current meta—what exactly happens to a Paladin running Life Bond now?
Expect intense theorycrafting in the upcoming days as players test this new stacking efficiency in high-tier dungeons.

Critical Bug Fixes & Combat Optimization

Patch 0.31.1 targets several broken mechanics, skills, and gear stats that were heavily impacting competitive gameplay:

• Vitality Status Fix: Fixed a major bug where the Vitality status was flat out not applying to character scaling.
• Gunslinger Card: Fixed a technical issue where the Gunslinger (GS) Card was completely non-functional.
• Perfect Wing Ears: Fixed a bug where this gear piece spawned with zero substats or potential.
• Resolve Status Exploits: Fixed an issue where the Resolve status would awkwardly persist even after swapping gear sets.
• Targeting Logic: Fixed a mechanical glitch that allowed players to target themselves with offensive skills while actively using Heal.

Dark Fortress & Skill Interactions:

• Duskscourge Launcher: Fixed a broken interaction where the Duskscourge’s Frozen Ground was not working as intended.
• Corpse Explosion: Fixed an issue where Corpse Explosion failed to correctly apply debuffs to hit enemies.
• Crowd Control (CC): Fixed a timing bug where the Freeze status would not break properly upon reapplication.