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Hello everyone! In todays devlog well tell you about the first of the two new ability trees, which will be added to the game with the Equipment Update II two-handed maces!
Lets start with the general structure of the ability tree:
Just like ability trees of other two-handed weapons, 2h maces have 10 abilities: 5 Actives and 5 Passives. Their overall theme is controlling the battlefield with Stuns, Dazes, Knockbacks, Debuffs while dealing large amounts of damage with powerful, but slow strikes. Lets have a closer look.

Active Abilities

Mighty Swing the first of the two opening Active abilities is a buff which grants bonus Weapon, Armor, and Bodypart Damage, as well as extra Stun Chance for the next turn. Other than that, it also synergizes with the rest of 2h mace abilities: if Mighty Swing is active when you activate them, they receive additional properties.

Unstoppable Force - the second opening Ability. It performs a strike on three adjacent tiles with a large bonus to Knockback Chance and Armor Damage. Additionally, for each enemy you successfully Knock back, it reduces Skills Energy Cost for the next few turns. If Mighty Swing is active, successfully Knocking enemies back also puts their abilities on Cooldown for a few turns.

Skull Crusher lets you perform a one tile dash and swing at the enemys head with bonus Stun Chance and Bodypart Damage If Mighty Swing is active, this skill also burns the percentage of the targets Energy equal to the percentage of its missing Health.

Slaughter - a stance-based skill, customary to all Weapon ability trees. It grants bonus Crit and Knockback Chance, reduces Skills Energy Cost, and increases Armor Penetration with each stack of its effect. On top of that, every 3rd attack has 100% chance to Daze. If Mighty Swing is active, using this ability will deliver a strike to a random adjacent enemy.

Forceful Slam - the final Active ability, which can be used to either start a fight or finish off a stunned enemy. First, Forceful Slam marks a tile, skipping a turn. If the next turn this tile is occupied by an enemy, the character will deliver a strike with a significant bonus to Crit Chance and deal bonus damage (scaling with the targets Max Health) for each remaining turn of Daze, Immobilization, or Stun affecting the target. If Mighty Swing is active, this skill also weakens the enemy occupying the marked tile, applying them with extra Damage Taken and reducing their Control and Move Resistances.

Passive Abilities

Blow after Blow - killing enemies with 2h mace attacks and abilities grants the effect of Mighty Swing for the next turn and a bonus to Energy Restoration for the next few turns.
Unbalance - Knocking enemies back with 2h mace attacks and abilities applies them with extra Fumble Chance and reduces their Control Resistance and Dodge Chance for the next few turns.
Bonebreaker - attacks against enemies without Armor or with their Armor Durability lower than 50% gain bonus Bodypart Damage. Attacks against enemies with their Armor Durability higher than 50% gain bonus Armor Damage.
Severe Concussion - Stunning, Dazing, or Immobilizing enemies with 2h mace attacks applies them with a debuff to Move Resistance and increases their Fumble Chance for a few turns.
Revel in Battle - killing enemies while under the effect of Slaughter replenishes 20% Max Energy. Killing enemies while under the effect of both Slaughter and Mighty Swing additionally reduces the ability trees active Cooldowns by a few turns.

Thats all for now. Until the next time!

[ 2020-12-06 17:43:25 CET ] [ Original post ]

Stoneshard

Ink Stains Games Developer

HypeTrain Digital Publisher

2020-02-06 Release

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Stoneshard is a challenging turn-based RPG set in an open world. Experience the unforgiving life of a medieval mercenary: travel across the war-torn kingdom, fulfill contracts, fight, mend your wounds and develop your character without any restrictions.

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Open World
War always leaves its mark: villages lie in ruins, dungeons are infested with monsters and old roads are abandoned. Travel across Aldor and learn more about its past.
Economy
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CHOOSE YOUR PATH

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Enemy Variety
Take part in intense battles against numerous factions. Brigands, abominable cults, the undead - all of them require a unique approach.
Tactical Battles
There is no hand-holding. Only the thoughtful ones shall prevail - plan a few turns ahead, adapt to your surroundings and fully utilize your character’s strengths.

SURVIVE AGAINST THE ODDS

Health System
Master the simple but deep health system: cauterize bleeding wounds, relieve pain with alcohol and drugs, practice bloodletting and heal your maladies with various concoctions.
Psyche
Different in-game situations have a distinct influence on your character’s mental condition. High morale may turn the tide in your favor when fighting even the most hopeless of battles, while low sanity brings panic attacks and paranoia.
Permadeath
Do you like risk? Then try out the Ironman mode, where every decision is irreversible and your character dies once and for all.

PLANNED UPDATES

New Content
New settlements, including three majestic cities. New enemy factions: the mysterious Deep Dwellers and the ruthless Hive. Even more activities, equipment, enemies and abilities.
Caravan
Gather your caravan: upgrade it, find new routes and recruit followers - their skills and abilities will surely come in handy. Feeling tired? Return to your camp to hear fresh stories or just rest by the fire.
Devotion
Devote yourself to one of the aspects of the enigmatic deity. But remember: every blessing has
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To solve the mystery of the Stoneshards, you’ll have to visit dozens of exciting locations, make decisions with long-lasting consequences and slay a number of ferocious bosses.
Alchemy & Cooking
Discover new recipes and experiment with potions and dishes by combining different ingredients.

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