The Last Spell News

Hello warriors! We've updated the "Open Beta" branch of the game with fixes for the bugs that were reported to us!

• Fix softlock on the respawn of mist censers at the end of the night
  
• Fix softlock caused by the bulky self-stun and poison
  
• Fix the NaN display on the perk critical runes
  
• The perk relentless doesn't work with the skill "Jump Over" anymore
  
• Fix the perk specialist that was giving +2 uses instead of +1
  
• Fix of a localiszation bug on usable items' tooltip
  
• The use per night number is now displayed in the skill's tooltip in the perk tree (can be seen on Quick reload or Resupply)
  

Don't forget to update your game!

Hello everyone!!

You've been waiting for it, so there it is: the Perks Update!! Right now, it's only available in the Beta Branch,

To find more information about the upcoming updates of The Last Spell, we wrote a blogpost last month detailing everything!
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1105670/view/3142950121387743033

So, from today, you can try the "Perks Update" in the Beta Branch and give us your feedback in our Discord Server!



[h2]tl;dr[/h2]

• Perk system rework – Each Hero has a different perk tree.
  
• New and reworked perks – 75 perks are now in the game, mixing new and previous ones.
  
• Better information on perks – More details about perks before and after unlocking them on a Hero.
  
• New HUD elements – Statuses and unlocked perks are now displayed above the Hero's skill bar.
  
• Opportunistic and Isolated rework – Renamed as “Opportunism” and “Isolation” respectively, they are now applied on every attack and the corresponding skill effects have been reworked.
  
• Traps rework – Traps can now be repaired in exchange for materials.
  

[h2]Perks System rework[/h2]



Each Hero will be given a different perk tree, increasing the diversity in builds.

Perks are now divided into thematic collections, presented as columns of 5 perks (1 for each Tier). The content of these columns is determined during the Hero’s generation, involving randomness:

• Some specific collections are not always present.
  
• Main collections are always there, but behind the scenes they have several possible perks for each Tier, so the result will be different between Heroes.
  

However, as before, the only condition for being able to unlock a perk is to have access to its tier. It is not at all mandatory to unlock the previous perk of a column to get access to the next one. We actually wish for the opposite, resulting in a broader experience with many fun combinations!



[h2]New and reworked perks[/h2]

Many perks previously featured in the game have either been reworked, tweaked or removed. Feel free to revisit the perks you think you already know!



This update also marks the creation of a lot of new perks, there currently are 75 perks in the game while there used to be 40.

New mechanics have been created for this occasion, we will let you discover them on your own...



[h2]Better information on perks[/h2]

In the perk tooltip, you can now view the real, dynamic value of the granted bonuses. This comes in handy if you want to have a clear idea of what a perk actually provides before and after you unlock it.



Perks providing a skill also show a preview of the one your Hero will get to add to their kit.



[h2]New HUD elements[/h2]

Above the skill bar, perks are now visible, which allows you to have a clear view of your hero's build at all times. This new display also provides other features: conditional activation, highlighting when using a skill, dynamic bonus value, decremental counter, range on hover...



We also used this opportunity to display the current statuses of the selected unit. This is shown on both heroes and enemies.




[h2]Opportunistic and Isolated rework[/h2]

“Opportunistic” and “Isolated” are now applied on all attacks. They have been renamed as “Opportunism” and “Isolation” respectively and are now using a base-100 value (default: 100%) just like Damage and Critical Power.



Whenever your Hero's Opportunism or Isolation value is above 100%, they get bonus damage when the conditions are met, no matter what attack they use.



The corresponding skill effects (which were previously mandatory for a skill to benefit from those damage bonuses) are now referred to as “Opportunism Multiplier” and “Isolation Multiplier” and work just as advertised: the corresponding attribute's value is multiplied for this attack.

For example, if my Hero has 110% Opportunism and their skill has an Opportunism Multiplier x2, then during the attack the Opportunism attribute will be considered to have a value of 220%.





[h2]Traps rework[/h2]

Traps can now be repaired in exchange for materials.



Also, traps cost a few materials more than before but do not disappear anymore when they are depleted. This way they can be repaired at a lower cost rather than having to rebuild new ones.

[h2]QoL/Balancing and more![/h2]

• Changed some attributes’ boundaries (mostly some « max » going up).
  
• Increased bonuses of healing received in level ups and items.
  
• Added some information about the ongoing run in the main menu (elapsed time, city, apocalypse level).
  
• Optimizations.
  
• Replaced all alterations with a duration of “99 turns” with an infinite duration.
  
• Bug Fix: turbo mode mode will not interfere with the run duration anymore.
  

Although we won't ask specific questions for this open beta, here are what we'd love to read when you try the beta!

• General Feedback about the Update (the Perks, and the visualisation QoL of the perks)
  
• What builds did you use and/or did you find the most useful/cool?
  

Don't forget to come to our our Discord Server to tell us your feedback and opinions about the Perks Update!



This thread is a tutorial on how to switch branch to access different/older versions of the game. This can be useful if you want to give a try to the beta or if an update makes your save obsolete and you want to finish your run before going on the new update. To access the open beta, you need to change the branch on Steam. However, before you change branch, we VERY STRONGLY advise you to put your saves somewhere safe! Even though they’ll be in different folders, you’re never too careful with saves!
So, before you do anything, you should get your save folders %Appdata%/../LocalLow/Ishtar Games/The Last Spell/Save and copy them on your desktop if you want!

• Go to your game library on Steam
  
• Right click on The Last Spell
  
• Click on “Properties”
  
• Go to the “Betas” tab
  
• Now you can select the update you want to go with the dropdown
  
• Select “open_beta"
  
• If you want to switch back to the latest version, you have to click on “None” in the dropdown
  

Can I use my current save in the beta branch?
Yes! The game will consider the branch as an update so you can definitely use your current saves. However, you won’t be able to go back to the previous branch with those saves!
For example, if you have a save in the 0.93.1.3 version, and decide to use the save in the 0.94.0.1 version, then you won’t be able to go back to the 0.93.1.3 version with those saves.
So, we strongly advise you to create a backup copy of your current save files if you decide to go to the Beta Branch.
Reminder: You can find your save files in %Appdata%/../LocalLow/Ishtar Games/The Last Spell/Save


How can I give feedback?
For the beta branch, please only give us your feedback in our Discord Server, in the "TLS-Beta-Branch" channels. Please don’t write your feedback in the other channels, otherwise it will be quite difficult for us to differentiate the “beta feedback” and the “normal feedback”.

I’ve found a bug!
To make sure our devs fix the right version, please only report your bugs in our Discord Server, in the "TLS-Beta-Branch"for the beta branch with as much info as you can:
When reporting a bug or an issue, please don't forget to join the Output log:
To get the logs
- Search the file in your explorer by copying this: %Appdata%/../LocalLow/Ishtar Games/The Last Spell/Logs
- Ideally, make an archive (.zip, .rar, etc.) with the 3 logs MAJOR, NORMAL and DETAILED. If it's not possible, just send us the DETAILED.

Hello warriors!

We hope you're okay and that you're enjoying the latest update in The Last Spell! If you missed it, you can find it here:

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1105670/view/3142950121373439388



As you may know from the current roadmap, we're working hard on the next update, called "Perks Update". This update is quite ambitious, since we're going to make a HUGE rework of the perks system, so this will be game-changer for a lot of players!



Also, reworking the perks system was one of the most requested feedback we got since the beginning of Early-Access. This is why we've decided that we're going to need to have this feature in the beta branch for several weeks, because we want to have as many feedback as possible before it launches in the official branch.

On the other hand, one part of the team has already started to work on the "Maps Update". Since the beginning of early-access, The Last Spell has been considered a "Hard game". However, as more and more people started to play, we realized that The Last Spell was very hard for new players. For example, we considered the "Lakeburg" map as some sort of tutorial, but most players are going to lose their first game after 3 or 4 nights. This is far from ideal, hence why we wanted to provide new players with a special tutorial that comes before Lakeburg.

We also know that this is exactly the kind of issue that needs to be addressed during early-access. Without going into too much details, the "Maps Update" will bring two maps to the early part of the game, before the players try Lakeburg for the first time. Consequently, the "Maps Update" will be essential for new players, but the hardened players that already have sunk dozens (and more!) hours into the game will probably find it less interesting. However, fear not! We will definitely add some more challenging stuff (including maps!) into the game in upcoming updates. 😉

Therefore, we've made an important decision regarding the next updates:

• The "Perks Update" will first be released in the beta branch in February, and all the players that choose to play in the beta branch will be able to try the new Perks System.
  
• This update will stay in the "Beta Branch" so players can give us their feedback and we can iterate on it
  
• We will release the "Perks Update" and the "Maps Update" on the same day in the "Official Branch" in March.
  

So yeah, this is a small change from what was planned before, but in the end, it doesn't change much things for our players! We hope you'll like

Hello warriors!

Happy New Year 2022! We hope your holidays went well! As for us, we're back to work to bring you even more of those very anticipated updates that we all know you like! ;)

This first update is NOT one of the "Three parts" major update that started with the enemies update. Let's see what this update is bringing you this time!



[h2]Features[/h2]

• New elite enemies: Boomer, Accursed, Hunter, Runner and Dodger
  
• New skill effect: Immunity -> Removes and prevents further applications of specified negative alterations (Stun, Poison, Debuff or all) for a given duration
  

[h2]Bug Fix[/h2]

• Fix bug on line of sight calculation causing the blocker to be an invalid target at minimal range sometimes
  
• Fix softlock on boomer when they explode and kill a Hopper located in the mist
  
• Fix visual bugs on wound display
  
• Fix Twisted wounds not working as intented
  
• Fix save corruption when quitting the game while having a ballista selected
  
• Fix on the lifetime stat "health lost" that was always equal to 0 (causing a meta upgrade to be impossible to activate)
  

[h2]Balancing[/h2]
[h3]Elite enemies[/h3]

• Increased Health for all elite enemies by 20-30%
  
• Increased Armor for all elite enemies by 40-50%
  

[h3]Wound threshold[/h3]
The goal of this balancing is to harmonize all the base wound thresholds (reminder: "base" because thresholds evolve with the enemy's health progression).

Clawer

• W1= 80%
  
• W2= 30% -> 40%
  

Runner

• W1= 50% -> 60%
  

Armored

• W1= 60% -> 90%
  
• W2= 30% -> 50%
  

Dodger

• W1= 80%
  
• W2= 30% -> 40%
  

Blocker

• W1= 80%
  
• W2= 30% -> 40%
  

Splitter

• W1= 75% -> 70%
  
• W2= 45% -> 30%
  

Archer

• W1= 70% -> 80%
  
• W2= 40%
  

Winged

• W1 = 70% -> 90%
  
• W2= 20% -> 50%
  

Hopper

• W1= 50% -> 90%
  
• W2= N/A -> 50%
  

Hunter

• W1= 70% -> 80%
  
• W2= 20% -> 40%
  

Lancer

• W1= 65% -> 80%
  
• W2= 30% -> 40%
  

Crawler

• W1= 50% -> 90%
  
• W2= N/A -> 50%
  

Ripper

• W1= N/A -> 70%
  
• W2= N/A -> 30%
  

Boomer

• W1= 60%
  
• W2= 15% -> 20%
  

Guardian

• W1= 60% -> 80%
  
• W2= 30% -> 40%
  

Bulky

• W1= 75% -> 60%
  
• W2= 25% -> 20%
  

Twisted

• W1= 80% -> 70%
  
• W2= 40% -> 30%
  

[h3]Enemies Balancing
[/h3]

Hopper

Wounds

• W1 = Can’t use Spit Acid -> -1Move
  
• W2 = N/A -> Can’t use Spit Acid
  

Attributes

• Move = 5-7 -> 4-6
  

Hunter

Quickshot (skill)

• DMG = 18-23 -> 15-20
  
• Range = 3-4 -> 2-3
  
• New skill effect : Debuff(-10 Block 2 Turns)
  

Wounds

• W1 = -20% DMG ; +15% Crit Power -> -15% DMG ; +25% Crit Power
  
• W2 = -30% DMG ; +15% Crit Power -> -15% DMG ; +25% Crit Power
  

Crawler

Wounds

• W1 = -2 Move ; -15% Dodge -> -1 Move
  
• W2 = N/A -> -1 Move ; -15% Dodge
  

Ripper

Wounds

• W1 = N/A -> -20% DMG
  
• W2 = N/A -> Buff(+2 Move 2 Turns)
  

Bulky

Wounds

• W1= -1 Move
  
• W2 = Stun(1 Turn) ; Cannot Use Stone Throw ; +10% Resistance ; +4 Move -> Stun(1 Turn) ; Dispel(All Negative)
  

Twisted

Behavior

• Doesn't cast imperatively his skill "Magic burst" if there is no one to target after gaining a "Charge"
  
• Will use his skill "Command" more often (cooldown = 3 -> 2)
  
• Need less minimum target to use his skill "Command" (min = 5 -> 2)
  

Channel Spell (skill)

• New skills effects : Buff(+50% Resistance 1 Turn) and Immunity(All Negative 1 Turn)
  

Magic Burst (skill)

• Range = 1-1 -> 2-5
  
• New skills effects : No Dodge and No Block
  

Don't forget to update your game!

Hello warriors!

A new hotfix for The Last Spell is available!

• Fix elite enemies always having the isolated bonus even if they were near some adjacent enemies
  
• Fix of the "Potion of Cleansing" not being affected by the perk "Potion throw"
  
• The skill "Pillar of Light" can not debuff the skills' caster anymore
  
• Fix of the bonus use from the perk "Overload" that was lost after a night
  

Don't forget to update your game! :)