This update tinkers with the very bones of the Sanctum, polishes blessings, and gives unruly enemies a much-needed attitude adjustment. Costs have been trimmed, rewards made sweeter, and the flow of gameplay smoothed like river stones under the weight of your ambition. Early fights are now more forgiving, helping new players survive longer. Blessings and counter builds pack more punch, making new strategies viable. Experience gains have been boosted, ensuring progress never drags. The Prophet’s path is still treacherous, but now, every step forward feels sharper, swifter, and more rewarding. [h3]To the Community[/h3] As always, your feedback in Steam reviews and elsewhere continues to guide us on what to focus on. Steam reviews are so important, especially for an indie team. Thank you to everyone who has shared their thoughts and thanks to your input, we know what to prioritize and we'll have more news soon. Keep it coming! [h2][b]Build 0.40.1 Changelog[/b][/h2] [quote][h2][b]Sanctum Updates[/b][/h2] [list] [*][b]Prophet and Human Sacrifices:[/b] Buffed to provide greater utility. [*][b]Calling God Deployments:[/b] Negative effects removed, and buffs increased. [*][b]Customization Costs:[/b] Adjusted to 1 Supply (previously 2). [*][b]Lesser Artifacts:[/b] Upgrade cost changed to 10 Supplies (from 4 Relics). [*][b]Item Crafting:[/b] Costs adjusted to 5 Supplies (from 4 Relics). [/list] [h2][b]Tales & Balancing[/b][/h2] [list] [*][b]Starting Equipment:[/b] Prophets now begin campaigns with Robe armor. No Prophet should go into the dungeons underdressed with some manner of protection. [*][b]Old Town Adjustments:[/b] Enemy damage reduced by 10-20%, with Drunk enemies taking the largest hit. Let's say an enemy used to deal 10 damage per hit, with a 20% reduction, the new damage is 8 damage. [*][b]Blessings Adjusted:[/b] [list] [*] [b]Bloodhound (Wrath Rare):[/b] Damage per status effect stack increased to 3 (from 2). [*] [b]Lasting Vigour (Desire Common):[/b] Block replenishment improved to +6 (from +5). [*] [b]Retaliation (Wrath Common):[/b] Counter raised to +6 (from +4). [*] [b]Desperation (Wrath Common):[/b] Reworked to "Counter: +5 per attack (until hit received) (1 combat)." [/list][*][b]Armor Affixes Buffed:[/b] [list] [*] Counter increased to +3 (from +2). [*] Block replenishment raised to +3 (from +2). [/list][*][b]Dungeon Rewards:[/b] Experience rewards replaced with random tier 1 equipment. [*][b]Experience Gain:[/b] Adjusted in Old Town and Dungeons to 10/15/20 based on tier (from 5/10/15). [*][b]Gods Hunger Event:[/b] Effects doubled for greater impact. [*][b]Archetype Adjustments:[/b] [list] [*] Secondary negative effects removed. [*] [b]First Prophet:[/b] Experience gain improved to 20% (from 10%), with Insight effect removed. [/list][*][b]Raid Mechanics:[/b] Extra evasion bonus reduced to 20% (from 40%). [*][b]Maneuver Passive:[/b] Status effect removal doubled. [/list] [h2][b]Bug Fixes[/b][/h2] [list] [*][b]Channel Divinity:[/b] Fixed issue where it wouldn’t work with the loot bag open. [*][b]Fates Mirror Raid Shard:[/b] Sons of Valour encounter crash fixed. [*][b]Notification Placement:[/b] Improved placement in the Artifacts tab. [*][b]Raid Special Cooldown:[/b] Corrected to Special Replenishment as intended. [*]Various minor bug fixes. [/list] [h2][b]Fate's Mirror[/b][/h2] [*]Fates Mirror NPCs received grey text info telling what they offer. [/quote] [h2]What's Next?[/h2] we’re also working behind the scenes on refining enemy power levels and introducing challenges that demand more than just brute strength. There's greater trials ahead for a would-be Prophet and their cult. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44994130/583af4e54ff34f4ff2869f163492bc493fb90af9.jpg[/img] 🌀 [url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/2523890/discussions/]Steam Community Hub[/url] – Discussions, updates, and official announcements. 💬 [url=https://discord.com/invite/bqd5vSDkYV]Discord[/url] – Real-time chats, dev insights, and questionable choices. 📜 [url=https://www.reddit.com/r/CultofWhispers/]Reddit[/url] – Share your journey, tactics, and cult aesthetics. 🐦 [url=https://x.com/WhispersEyeless]Twitter/X[/url] – Official updates, highlights, and cursed thoughts. 📘 [url=https://www.facebook.com/p/Whispers-of-the-Eyeless-100090780306300/]Facebook[/url] – News, discussions, and the occasional ominous post. 🌤 [url=https://bsky.app/profile/whisperseyeless.bsky.social?utm_source=SteamDB]Bluesky[/url] – For those who prefer their whispers in the wind.