The headline change focuses on the Runes of Aldur and the Grand Expedition. If you’ve been feeling like your high-tier investment wasn't paying off, the devs have listened. Grand Expedition chests have been significantly buffed; basic filler items are gone, replaced by a concentrated pool of Currency, Uniques, and Waystones. This effectively increases the \"floor\" of your rewards, making those difficult encounters feel worth the risk.
Delirium fans are also getting a much-needed correction. A scaling bug was holding back the challenge and the loot in Simulacrums. Now, encounters correctly scale from 100% Delirious all the way up to 200%. This is exactly what the meta needed—a higher ceiling for top-tier builds to test their DPS while reaping the rewards of maximum corruption. It's a clear signal that GGG wants the endgame to remain a brutal, high-stakes environment for the most ambitious players in Wraeclast.
Other key changes in this patch include:
- Breach Strongholds: Now drop significantly more Maps, addressing a common progression bottleneck.
- Abyss Consistency: Encounters with Kulemak, Tasgul, and Vandroth now consistently drop Desecrated Currency.
- Atlas Passives: New Ailith skills have been added, providing more ways to customize your map strategy.
Beyond the loot, the patch addresses several frustrating bugs. From Runeforging errors to specific boss encounter glitches, the experience should feel much smoother. This update reinforces the vision of a world where society is rebuilding, but the thirst for power—and better loot—continues to drive the corruption deeper into the heart of the endgame.
Soren