Shadow Arena News

Greetings, this is Shadow Arena.


Here are the updates made to Shadow Arena during the temporary maintenance on June 16 (Tue).
* Patch Size: 245.74 MB (Approx.)


Check out all the details below, and we will see you in the arena!


[h3]■ Heroes[/h3]
- Added a dark red visual effect for Ultimate Level Enhanced Skills.
- Fixed an issue where trying to use Stun Trap, Matchlock, Sandwich, or Red Dragon's Offering would sporadically consume the item without the item actually being used. (Modified)
- Changed the 8% damage reduction you receive when taking damage due to Float, Knockdown, Freezing, or Blowback to stack for 5 seconds.
- Improved skill descriptions to show the duration of debuff effects.
- Added “Stiffness Super Armor” to the skill description of Kick (F).
- Fixed skills entering cooldown when interrupted by an attack at the moment of the skill’s activation.
- Adjusted the Knockdown time of Sprinting Jump Attack from 1.6 seconds to 1.1 seconds. (Added) 



The damage reduction when you are continuously CC’d was something that existed previously, but in this update, we’ve raised the damage reduction’s stacking time and made it be able to stack to penalize a skill combo continues for too long. As a result, we believe you’ll be able to survive longer in a tough battle like a 2-on-1 engagement.

We somewhat aggressively implemented these changes in order to safely ensure that the infinite combos below are blocked. We will come back and see about lessening these changes in the Thursday’s update.





- Explosive Trap (4): Fixed an issue with the skill enhancement effect not being applied.



We fixed the skill enhancement effect of Explosive Trap not being applied; we apologize for this issue.





- Seed of Ice (1), Frozen Dagger (F): Reduced the duration of the Freezing debuff from 2 seconds to 1.8 seconds.
- Fixed the Freezing status to no longer cause you to fall over when it was removed.
- Ancient Dragon's Breath (2): Reduced the casting time by 10%



After normalizing and equalizing the duration of CCs, we discovered and fixed a couple of infinite combos that could be performed by Herawen and some other Heroes. However, to ensure this isn’t too much of a nerf to Herawen, we reduced the casting time of Ancient Dragon’s Breath. In the future, if we ever discover an infinite or an excessively strong combo, we’ll make sure to fix them quickly.




- Sleeve Tangler (2): Fixed the skill when enhanced by Golden Gate (4) to automatically activate its second hit even if (LMB) isn’t used to combo.
- Asura Tread (RMB): Adjusted the skill’s CC debuff time from 1.5 seconds to 0.5 seconds. (Added) 
- Helix Cannon (1): Adjusted the skill’s CC debuff time after using Golden Gate (4) from 1.6 seconds to 0.5 seconds. (Added)   



We’ve implemented this fix to block a seemingly infinite combo that was way too powerful.




- Rock Smash (2): Changed to consume double the stamina than before when holding an enemy.



In order to make it more difficult to continue combos by grabbing and holding an opponent until cooldowns were over, we’ve increased the stamina that was consumed when holding an opponent.



- Sun of Destruction (4): Adjusted the skill’s knockdown time upon hit to 0.5 seconds. (Additional Adjustment)  
- Sun of Destruction (4): Fixed an issue where sharply turning at the moment the skill’s projectile is thrown caused the projectile to go in a different direction than where you were looking at.
- Phantom Raven (RMB): Reduced the Knockdown time of the follow up combo attack from 1.3 seconds to 0.5 seconds. (Added) 



We’ve changed the duration of some CCs to prevent combos that are too long and powerful. (Modified)



- Radiant Pursuit - Courage Stance (2): Changed the skill to push back enemies hit during the dash and reduced the stabbing motion’s movement distance when successfully hitting an opponent.
- Blades of Retribution - Courage Stance (1): Fixed the skill’s explosion AoE from 300 to 320 to match the explosion’s visual effect.
- Blades of Retribution - Courage Stance (1): Added a Stiffness Super Armor effect when casting the skill.
- Blades of Retribution (2): Adjusted the skill’s previous damage ratio of 1 : 1 : 2 so that the same amount of damage would be inflicted by the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd hits.
- Fixed an issue where the explosion damage of Blades of Retribution and the Shield Throw
> Due to the fixes above, we’ve adjusted the damage of Blades of Retribution & Shield Throw and fixed the skill description to match the actual maximum damage.


Blades of Retribution - Courage Stance (1)
> Level 1: 1258
> Level 2: 1761
> Level 3: 2766
> Ultimate Level: 2766


Shield Throw - Endurance Stance (1)
> Level 1: 750
> Level 2: 1082
> Level 3: 1701
> Ultimate Level: 2041


- Adjusted the damage of Light’s Judgement and fixed the skill description to match the actual maximum damage.


Light’s Judgement (4)
> Level 1: 464 (Before) > 783 (After)
> Level 2: 1161 (Before) > 1175 (After)
> Level 3: 2206 (Before) > 1762 (After)
> Ultimate Level: 1045 (Before) > 1762 (After)



Many of Venslar’s numbers were set oddly due to the urgent nature of fixes at the start of Early Access.
So, we’ve normalized Venslar’s odd damage numbers and fixed the damage for each level (1, 2, and 3) to be more intuitive.


[h3]■ Contents[/h3]
- Fixed the Hungry Black Spirit to attack in a teleporting pattern for Heroes covered/stuck in trees, walls, etc.
- Fixed an issue where an active Call of the Ancients buff would disappear upon riding an Ancient Weapon (Laytenn and Puturum) that was summoned by someone else.
- Increased the AIs’ basic AP from 200 to 300.




We’ve changed the Black Spirit’s attack pattern due to it being possible to avoid the Black Spirit’s attacks in the Dark Fog getting stuck/hidden in an obstacle.





Thank you.

Greetings, this is Shadow Arena.



We have completed the temporary maintenance, and you are now able to access the game.



Thank you for your patience during the maintenance. As token of our apperciation, please accept the following compensation.





Temporary Maintenance Compensation

- Who is Eligible: Accounts created before this maintenance

- Compensation Details: 1000 silver

- Expiration Date: Jun 23, 2020 at 23:59(UTC+0)

* Notices
- If you do not collect the compensation enclosed in the mail before the expiration date, the compensation will be deleted and unreceivable.





Greetings, this is Shadow Arena



We will be performing a temporary maintenance in order to improve the stability of our service.



During this maintenance you will be unable to access the game service.

Please refer below for more details.





■ Maintenance Schedule



■ Maintenance Impact

- Unable to access the game



■ Reason

- Fixes and improvements to certain content



※ Notices
- The maintenance times are subject to change, extension, and/or early completion. Any changes will be provided as an update on this page.

- You will be automatically disconnected from the game once the maintenance begins, even if you are waiting in-queue or playing the game.





We apologize for the inconvenience, and we will do our best to provide a more stable service.



Thank you

Greetings, this is Shadow Arena.

We’d like to inform you of the measures we’ve taken against violators of the Shadow Arena Terms of Service.

We ask everyone for your cooperation in respecting and observing the Shadow Arena Terms of Service by refraining from any acts that could be deemed as a violation.

☞ Shadow Arena Terms of Service


Please refer below for more details.


■ Notice of Restricted Violators
- Restriction Category : Production, Distribution, or Usage of Unauthorized Program/Macro - 1st Violation
- Restriction Date: June 15, 2020 (MON)
- Restriction Details: Permanent Ban
- Number of Restricted Violators: 4


Thank you


■ List of Shadow Arena PC Restricted Accounts (Cumulative)

- Details: Permanent PC restriction for Shadow Arena services

■ List of Restricted Violators (Cumulative)
- Restriction Category : Production, Distribution, or Usage of Unauthorized Program/Macro - 1st Violation
- Restriction: Permanent Restriction of Shadow Arena Service

To determine the best teams of the Asia server,

the Shadow Arena Champions Showdown – Asia (Team)!

Stand back-to-back with your fellow teammate as you fight for victory in the arena shrouded in shadows.

Everyone’s thrilling showdowns will be broadcasted LIVE on the official Shadow Arena Twitch channel!

[h2]Shadow Arena Champions Showdown - Asia (Team) [/h2]
■ Sign-Up Period
- June 15, 2020 (Mon) - June 25, 2020 (Thu) before maintenance

■ Schedule
- June 28, 2020 (Sun) 15:00 (UTC+9) ~ Expected to Run for 3 Hours


■ Event Server
- Asia Server
* The “Shadow Arena Regional Cup” has been renamed to the “Shadow Arena Champions Showdown”.
* The new “Shadow Arena Regional Cup” will make its appearance at a later date, and its schedule will be announced around that time.

■ How to Participate
① Sign up and apply to participate at the link below during the sign-up period for the “Shadow Arena Champions Showdown – Asia (Team).
▶ Shadow Arena Champions Showdown - Asia (Team) Sign-Up Form

* Both players for each team must fill out and submit the sign-up form. If only one player signs up, you may not be selected as participants.

② Teams who sign up and fulfill the criteria below will be selected to participate in the event.
※ Participant Criteria
1) Participant selections will be based on the Team ranking the Asia server.
* The ranking of the higher ranked player of the team will be used to determine selection.
* How to Check Ranking: At the top of the Lobby screen [Battle History] > [Rank] > [Team] > [World Ranking]
* Team ranking for selection will be based on your Team rank at the start of the regular maintenance on June 25 (Thu).
2) Even if you have a high ranking, you will not be automatically selected as a participant if you do not sign up.
3) Up to 40 participants (20 teams) will be selected from everyone that sign ups to participate.

■ Champions Showdown Format and Scoring System
① Players selected to participate must log in to the Asia server before the start of the event and wait in the lobby.
* There will be a non-participation penalty if you fail to participate in a round.
- It is a 20-point penalty for failing to participate in 1 round.
② Participants who are waiting in the Lobby (main screen) will be invited to the arena.
* Only the Party Leader can accept the invite. Please make sure that the player listed as the party leader on the sign-up form is the one who creates the party.
* If you leave the match before it begins, your party may be disbanded, and we will not provide any additional invites, so please make sure to carefully select your Hero.

* If you enter or are in a different menu (storage, etc.) besides the main screen, you may not receive the room invite, so please make sure to wait in the “Main Screen” menu for your invitation.

* If fail to accept the invite within a set period of time, you will be considered as forfeiting your participation.

③ The round will start once all participants have entered.
④ Once the round is over, the next round will follow steps ① - ③ again until all rounds are completed.
⑤There will be a total of 4 rounds, and the winner of the Shadow Arena Champions Showdown – Asia (Team) will be determined according to the total points earned from all the rounds.
* All matches will be broadcasted live via our official channels, as a result, the nicknames and other details of participants may be broadcasted. Pearl Abyss reserves the right to use the video (unedited or edited) of this broadcast for promotional purposes without limitations to time or region.

■ Scoring System

* Example: If a team gets 3rd place in round 1, 2nd place in round 2, 2nd place in round 3, 1st place in round 4, and a total of 10 kills, this team will earn a total of 174 points.
* The winner of the event will be determined by the total points earned from all rounds which may differ from the survival ranking of each round.


■ Rewards


Winner-exclusive Skin - “Blackstar’s Successor”
* The winner-exclusive skin - “Blackstar’s Successor” is a special skin that is not sold in the Shop.
* The exclusive skin reward will be for one of the Heroes played during the Shadow Arena Regional Cup.

■ Participant Announcement
- June 25, 2020 (Thu) before maintenance
* Players selected as participants will be sent a Discord channel URL by in-game mail after the participants announcement. Please make sure to enter this Discord channel as further communication and information will be provided through it.


Notices
- If a player is found to be using an unauthorized program a match, the player will be immediately disqualified and removed; this player will also face game restrictions in accordance with the Terms of Service.
-Please submit any reports regarding unauthorized program use via [Support] within 7 days after the end of the event, and there may be rematches depending on the judgement of the event organizers.
- If a player is found to be using an unauthorized program a match, the match will be halted and restarted after the offending player has been removed.
- If you fail to participate or leave the arena during a match (including disconnects), you will be deemed as forfeiting your participation and your score for that round will not be counted.
- There will be a total of 4 rounds, and it may take more than 2 hours to complete all the rounds. We recommend having extra time to continue playing on that day if the time takes longer than expected.
- If a player who is selected to participate fails to attend without a specific reason after signing up, this player may be less likely to be selected to participate in future events. If you cannot attend due to unavoidable/unforeseen circumstances, please let us know via Support.
- Inappropriate/offensive nicknames may disqualify you from participating or result in your nickname being changed without your consent.
- There will not be rematches due to reasons such as lag and other similar issues.
- In the event of extraordinary circumstance or if the match is deemed too difficult to proceed, the match may be suspended or restarted depending on the judgement of the organizers.
- If you have been restricted for violating the Terms of Service after the start of Early Access, you may not be allowed to participate.
- Pearl Abyss reserves the right to change/cancel the event depending on mitigating circumstances. If changes are made, they can be found on this event page.
- If you have any other questions or concerns related to the event, please contact us via [Support].
- Any matters not listed on this page will follow the [Shadow Arena Event Rules].

Greetings, this is Shadow Arena.

We have discovered that certain players have severely exploited/abused a bug to survive abnormally until the very end of a match; thus, interfering with the fair outcome of the match and harming the experience of other players.

We have permanently restricted the accounts that we've verified as performing these violations in accordance with the Terms of Service, and we have temporarily restricted the suspected accounts in order to perform further investigations. We ask for everyone’s cooperation in ensuring a healthy and fair gaming environment by observing and respecting our Terms of Service

If you ever encounter abnormal/improper gameplay, please send us a report via [Support > Report/Block] or our official Discord channel.

▶ Support

▶ Official Discord


[h3]■ Notice of Restricted Violators[/h3]


- Restriction Category: Severe Bug Exploitation/Abusing - 1st Violation
- Restriction Date: June 15, 2020
- Restriction Details: Permanent Ban from Shadow Arena Services
- Total Number of Restricted Violators: 5




The Shadow Arena service team will continue our focused monitoring for abnormal/improper gameplay to ensure a fair and healthy gaming environment.

Thank you.