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[h2]Summary[/h2]

This huge update includes new classes, new weapon and offhand types, dual wielding, and many improvements to existing aspects of the game. We cant wait to share it with you!


[h2]Highlights[/h2]

[h3]Classes[/h3]

• The Rogue base class will now be available for all players.
  
• The Marksman class mastery will be available for all players.
  
• The Bladedancer class mastery will also be available for all players.
  

• Dual wielding is here!
  
  • To learn more about our plans for dual wielding, please see this Developer Blog.
    

• The Rogue base class will launch with 9 skills, each of which has a specialization tree.
  
• The Bladedancer class mastery will launch with 4 skills, each with a specialization tree.
  
• The Marksman class mastery also launches with 4 skills, each with a specialization tree
  

• New Weapon Type: Bows are being implemented!
  
  • New ranged weapons, bows allow those that wield them to strike from a distance.
    
  • Were initially releasing 11 bases.
    
  • Weve shown off some of the art for these items here.
  
  
• New Weapon Type: Patch 0.8 includes daggers!
  
  • Daggers are one-handed melee weapons, iideal for those seeking to hit their foes critical weakpoints.
    
  • Were including 11 dagger bases in this update.
    
  • Weve posted some dagger models in this thread.
  
  
• New Offhand Type: Quivers are included in this update.
  
  • No archers arsenal is complete without one!
    
  • There are 8 bases coming in Patch 0.8.
    
  • Some of the art for these can be seen here.
  
  
• Uniques: A number of new uniques are coming - including some Rogue-specific items.
  
• Item Sets: Introducing 1 new set named after Spymaster Zerrick. This new set focuses on melee & throwing attacks, and consists of a belt, a pair of gloves, and a pair of boots.
  

• We are completely replacing the Temple of Eterra, and it is now one of the most visually impressive areas in the game.
  

• Due to performance improvements, shadows are now shown at all setting configurations.
  

• This update includes a wealth of improvements designed to further polish our UI assets.
  
• We are completely replacing the chat system.
  

• Were updating the Loot Filter to support bows, daggers, and quivers.
  

• Weve created new shaders for our shadows.
  • In our testing this has resulted in an improvement of ~ 6 FPS in most zones.
• Adding a new advanced graphics option to disable some shadows.
  • This setting is on by default. Turning it off boosts FPS by ~ 6 in most situations.