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Hi Jotunnslayers!

As we step into 2025 and gear up for the Early Access launch, it’s time to shine a spotlight on another class you’ll soon get to play.

For all the Revenant fans out there, welcome to Dev Blog #12 for Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel! This time, the focus is on the reworked and polished Revenant—a gem of a class that’s been upgraded thanks to your incredible feedback.

So, let’s dive in and see what the awakened and improved Revenant has to offer as we approach the Early Access launch!





Once a feared marksman and a skilled hunter, the Revenant was tricked into being possessed by an ancient Wolf spirit. Now bound together for eternity, the two ravenously pursue vengeance against the one who deceived them.
The Revenant is a ranged class, using his archery skills and the Wolf's enhancements to dominate the battlefield. He controls enemies, outmaneuvers foes, and unleashes devastating arrows with precision.



While the Revenant debuted during Next Fest in a prototypical state, the version releasing now is fully refined and ready to show off its complete skillset. The Revenant is all about being the ultimate archer and hunter, with a kit designed to dominate from a distance.



The most notable addition is Heart Seeker—a skill that isn’t your average cupid’s arrow. The base version fires a single heart-piercing missile, while the evolved form unleashes a devastating volley of six arrows that tear through the battlefield.



Additionally, two forgotten passives are now active:

Aimed Shots: Boosts damage from Revenant's attacks, enhancing his sharpshooter playstyle.
Soul Shards: Releases Ethereal Arrows when triggering Ghostwalk.
Finally, the Revenant's lupine companion has been rebalanced to be even more ferocious.



As a Next Fest champion, the Revenant deserves his moment in the spotlight alongside his fellow Jotunnslayers. He’s a spectral archer whose mastery of the bow is amplified by the spirit of a ghostly wolf. His versatile kit combines offense and defense:

Ethereal Arrows: Grants a chance for arrows to pierce through enemies and deal bonus damage.
Ghostwalk: Reduces damage taken during Dash by 50%.
Haunting Wolf: Summons a ghostly wolf to prey on nearby enemies.



The Revenant’s playstyle can be tailored with sub-classes for unique builds:

Undying: Focuses on survivability with Ghostwalk, healing, and even potential self-revival.
Beastmaster: Enhances the Haunting Wolf’s power and frequency.
Marksman: Turns the Revenant into a stationary rapid-fire machine, greatly boosting attack speed.











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It is time to feel infinite mayhem, Jotunnslayers!
We hope you enjoyed this quick dive into the 4th class, waiting for you in Early Access on January 21st.

The final countdown has begun—unleash your hidden magic and prepare for battle!
See you in Hel!
Cheers!

Hey Jotunnslayers!

The year’s end is here, and what a year it’s been! If you ask us, 2024 was absolutely legendary—all because of YOU.

To say thanks, our producer Joži has a special message straight from the heart. But that’s not all—he’s also got a surprise reveal just in time to make your holidays unforgettable.

Check it out HERE: https://youtu.be/SFcdtei5U0E

This past year has been a whirlwind of hard work, tough decisions, and endless creativity—designing, testing, iterating, and perfecting every detail of Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel. While it wasn’t always easy, your excitement and support have been our driving force.

And now, it’s our turn to give back.

Starting today, we’re unlocking the exclusive DEMO you loved during the Steam Next Fest as our holiday gift to you! Play as Revenant, wield the power of Loki, and dive back into the fray from December 20 to January 7.

But that’s not all. As we gear up for the Early Access launch on January 21, we’re rolling out a fresh key art makeover—just a small taste of the epic updates and surprises awaiting you in 2025.

So grab your weapons, dive into the DEMO, and enjoy the holidays, Jotunnslayers, before we step into the chapter 2025.

Stay sharp, stay deadly—and see you in Hel!

Hi Jotunnslayers!

Welcome to Dev Blog #11 for Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel!
Today’s spotlight shines on the legendary Seeress—an old favorite reimagined and revitalized.
Just like the other classes you’ve experienced in the Jotunnslayer demo, the Seeress has undergone some changes and polish based on your valuable feedback and suggestions.

So, dive in and discover what the improved Seeress has to offer as we approach the Early Access launch!






Weapon: Staff

Ever reclusive and mysteriously powerful, the Seeress has long been the target of both the desperate, looking for their forlorn hope; and the contemptuous, seeking the end of her sinister and eldritch ways. A shadowy and clairvoyant opportunist, able to invoke contempt in the desperate, and desperation for contempt, she seeks to once outsmart the very ancients with her mastery of dark ancient arts.

The Seeress is a dark, staff-wielding witch, perfect for players seeking an eldritch spell caster. She uses her mystical foresight and twisted magic to protect herself and deal damage to her enemies.


WHAT’S NEW WITH SEERESS?

Let’s dive into the updates for our reclusive sorceress—The Seeress. Just like the Berserker, she too has received a few new tools to play around with.

NEW SKILLS

To further enhance the Seeress’ ability to maintain area control, we’ve introduced Magic Missiles—a skill that unleashes projectiles spreading from the Seeress to strike random enemies nearby. When evolved, this ability transforms into a magical ICBM: slamming into foes, exploding on impact, and shattering into smaller missiles for devastating effect.



When it comes to passives, we’ve taken a slightly different direction. First, we’ve made the Seeress more experienced, boosting her experience gains through a new unlockable passive—Divination. Second, based on your feedback and our analysis of the current “wardkeeping meta” (trademark pending), we introduced Healing Wards—giving the Seeress a chance to heal whenever one of her precious bubbles popped.

RECAP OF THE OLD SKILLS

Whether you’re a newcomer or a veteran, our quintessential magic user—and first introduced ranged character—deserves a quick refresh of her identity and ability roster.
The Seeress, a dark and mysterious sorceress, channels her mastery of ancient powers to devastate her enemies.

Her attacks unleash large splashes on impact, while her innate skills balance both offense and defense:

• Eldritch Wards: Shields you from incoming damage when hit.
  
• Augur: Provides a chance for additional options on level-up or after opening a chest.
  
• Malicious Wisdom: Experience crystals may deal damage as they travel toward you.
  

The Seeress supports multiple playstyles in her sorcerous combat:

• Hag: Focuses on direct damage and damaging auras triggered through Eldritch Wards.
  
• Soul Collector: Experience Crystals always deal damage and may refresh Eldritch Wards.
  
• Witch: Amplifies suffering through enhanced debuffs and increased damage to debuffed enemies.
  

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There’s darkness to conquer and slaying to be done, Jotunnslayers!
We hope you enjoyed this quick dive into another class waiting for you in Early Access on January 21st.
The final countdown is on—awake your hidden magic and prepare for battle!
See you in Hel!
Cheers!