Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel News

Hey Jotunnslayers!


We're back with a fresh update straight from the dev team.

In this episode, we’re diving into:

• Class updates: Berserker tweaks, Seeress buffs, and more!
  
• Smarter RNG: More control, less chaos.
  
• Objective improvements: Easier Nithstangs, better Sacrificial Pylons, and streamlined collectibles.
  
• Supported languages for Early Access: 10 in total!
  

Your feedback is shaping Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel into the ultimate horde-survivor experience.

Catch the full episode here!

https://youtu.be/hFZa3r3_Z6A

Don’t forget: Early Access drops January 21st!

Cheers!

Hi Jotunnslayers!

Welcome to Dev Blog #10 for Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel!

We’re back with our weekly character introduction series, and today’s spotlight is on an old favorite with a fresh twist—the one and only Berserker!
Since our last update featuring this god-like warrior, Berserker has undergone a major overhaul in both balancing and design. Thanks to your feedback, this fan-favorite is now an even more polished, badass hero with an upgraded vibe!











WHAT’S NEW WITH BERSERKER?

Berserker’s arsenal has been upgraded with a brand-new active skill (and its Evolve) alongside two new passive skills (As have been all heroes’, of course, but stay tuned.)

NEW SKILLS

As the first to charge into battle, our most battle-scarred warrior has received his updated toolkit ahead of everyone else.
Introducing the Totem of Suffering—a brutal slaughterhouse of spinning death. This skill unleashes a pair of deadly whirling blades that release chains, hooking and dragging enemies unlucky enough to cross their path.



For passives, you can amplify his bloodthirsty, rage-fueled nature with Open Wounds, which gives a chance to inflict bleed on attack, and Adrenaline Rush, which offers a chance to heal the Berserker whenever he enters Rage.

RECAP OF THE OLD SKILLS

Let’s also revisit what makes Berserker a classic melee powerhouse—whether you’re a seasoned Jotunnslayer or a greenhorn upstart gearing up for the first time.
Berserker is the ultimate melee character: a resilient, axe-wielding hack-and-slasher driven by bloodlust and fury. His core abilities reflect this ferocity:

- Rage: Boosts damage, movement speed, and health regeneration.
- Hot Blood: Increases attack speed as HP falls, turning desperation into power.
- Survivor: Provides max health and health regeneration, keeping him alive in the thick of combat.

Berserker also offers versatile playstyles through his subclasses:

- Battle Master: Focuses on raw attack damage.
- Zealot: Channels divine favor, enhancing skill damage.
- Troll Scion: Amplifies Berserker’s innate regeneration, making him even more resilient in the center of the battle.









Berserker’s abilities range from up-close, brutal melee attacks to chaotic battlefield mayhem.
Wherever he fights, destruction follows. :)

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We hope you enjoyed this Berserker recap and the improvements you’ll get to experience in full during Early Access!
We’ll keep the character intro series rolling in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.

Until then, get ready—a lot of slaying is on the horizon.

Cheers!

Hey Jotunnslayers!

Welcome to Dev Blog #9 for Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel!

We've been hard at work, inspired by your ideas and feedback, to rework and enhance our characters and classes—giving them more power, new abilities, and plenty of love!
In the upcoming dev blogs, we’ll introduce you to each class, one by one, and give you a sneak peek at what awaits in Early Access.
Today, we’re kicking things off with an inside look at the fiery and fearless FLAME SISTER!
Let's dive in!





Weapons: Daggers

Although empowered by fiery spirits and fanatical in their devotion to Loki’s trickery and ingenuity, the Followers of the Flame have been shunned as outcasts and blasphemers for ages. In the true honor of her ever-defiant patron and empowered by the diligent training of the sisterhood, the Flame Sister seeks redemption for her deeds and vows to be unshackled from the bounds of fate and superstition.

Flame Sister is a highly mobile melee class specializing in swift, lethal strikes and fiery chaos. With a deadly combination of daggers and fire, she excels in offense but lacks defensive capabilities making her a high-risk high-reward class choice.





Skills

As our rogue archetype, Flame Sister brings exactly what you'd expect: agility and finesse, though at the cost of durability. She lacks the straightforward survivability of previous classes but compensates with Evasion passives and an extra Dash charge right from the get go.
A devoted wielder of the primordial flame, her playstyle revolves around fiery spectacles and a touch of assassin-like lethality. Her attack pattern—a rapid flurry of stabs with a chance to trigger a fiery burst that inflicts burn—and her innate ability, a randomly timed explosion around her, showcase her blazing potential perfectly.


Attack Pattern




Blazing Soul Innate




Dance of Daggers




Shrapnel Pot




Flaming Ray




Sisterhood Incarnate



Fire Dart





Subclasses

When it comes to subclasses, Flame Sister stays true to her infernal theatrics and lethal instincts. You can dedicate yourself to the Gods with burning fervor as an Ash Disciple, focusing on enhanced God Skill Damage and an amped-up Blazing Soul. Alternatively, embrace the seductive allure of fire as a Flame Dancer, turning your attacks into a fully infernal spectacle and a formidable fire hazard. Lastly, you can become a disciplined hitwoman as a Smoke Assassin, transforming Blazing Spirit into a smoke bomb that boosts evasion, with a chance to instantly eliminate non-boss enemies.

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Well… Jotunnslayers, there will be flames!

We hope you enjoyed what you saw!
Don’t forget to share your thoughts and feedback on this brand-new, never-before-seen class—we’re listening!
We’ll keep the character intro series rolling in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.
Until then, keep your eyes on the horizon... There's much more to come!

Cheers!

Hey Jotunnslayers!

The countdown to Early Access is heating up!

Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is officially part of BULLET HEAVEN FEST on Steam starting TODAY—December 4th, running until December 11th!

Don’t miss our Dev Broadcast during the event HERE!

In the meantime, sharpen your skills with another round of the Jotunnslayer DEMO—live and ready for action!

And don't forget to check out the Bullet Heaven Fest official trailer here:
https://youtu.be/9Sb9PrI84Yo

Some really cool news is just around the corner… you won’t want to miss it!

In the meantime, let's celebrate Bullet Heaven week ahead!

Cheers!

Hey Jotunnslayers!


As we gear up for Early Access, it’s time to dive into the latest Into Hel episode! We're breaking down the FIRST PART of the feedback gathered from players who braved the EXCLUSIVE Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel DEMO during STEAM NEXT FEST!

Join Game Producer Joži and Game Designer Jakub as they explore the most frequent feedback and unveil what’s next for Jotunnslayer!

In this episode, you'll hear more about our plans for:

- Level cap restrictions
- Virtues
- Widescreen support & HUD adjustments
- Performance optimization
- Game content expansion

And don’t worry—Episode #5 is just around the corner with even more feedback and reveals!

Stay tuned, and we’ll see you in Hel!

DISCLAIMER:
Jotunnslayer is still a work in progress. The visuals shown may not represent the final quality of the game.