Some Mechanics need a Rework

Mechanics Rework

1. Dexterity (DEX) Attribute:

Dexterity doesnt provide a defensive buff compared to other attributes; and is even useless for many builds.

Proposed Change: Remove the accuracy benefit from Dexterity.
Instead, provide 2 flat Evasion per 1 Dexterity point.

2. Accuracy Mechanic:

full rework needed...

3. Auras:

Auras do not apply to the host player.

Proposed Change: defensive Auras should affect the host player as well, but at 50% reduced effect.

4. Charge Generation:

The current charge generation system is not fun to play and requires a significant overhaul.

Proposed Solutions:

Power Charges: Introduce a new skill "Power Surge" (Channeling, Spell, Aura). This skill generates 1 Power Charge per second while channeling "Power Surge" and creates an Electrocute buildup with pulsing lightning hits and knockback in a small AoE. Add a Warcry sound effect while channeling.

Support gem for Frenzy Charges: Generate Frenzy Charges upon completing a melee combo chain.

Enduring Charges: Generate Enduring Charges using the new Enduring Cry (Warcry) skill.

5. Item Mechanics:

Thorns (Physical Thorns damage) and other similar mechanics are not engaging and lead to passive playstyles.

Proposed Changes:

Remove "Thorns" from the game. (no one will miss it!)

Introduce new, more item modifiers, which act as "dead" modifier instead:

7-33% more Gold found (but remove increased gold from "rarity of items found").

+0.1m Dodge roll distance and 1-3% less damage taken while rolling.

Adjust % increased Light Radius & +X to Accuracy Rating to % increased Light Radius & X% more Accuracy Rating.

1-13% increased Darkness & % decreased Light Radius on quarterstaffs, daggers and wands.

6. Rewind Socket Mechanic to older version:

Runes or soulcores cannot be removed or changed from sockets, but:

Introduce the "Orb of Scouring," which clears all runes or soulcores from sockets (even on corrupted items) and can randomly lower the gem level of a gem by 1-3 levels (minimum level 1).
Apply a flashy particle effect and whooshing sound when used.


Best regards

ArC