[Addendum]Regarding the balance adjustments on 7/3/2025 JST
【Addendum 7/4】
・Revised the description of the debuff effect for the skill [King Cross V~VII] due to previously unclear wording.
Greeting from Onigiri Service Team.
During the maintenance on 7/3/2025 JST, following balance adjustments will be made.
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[h3]Regarding the balance adjustments to Kirigakure Saizo[/h3]
The adjustments details for Kirigakure Saizouare are as follows:
■Ougi Secret Arts: Punishment Cross V～VII
・Slightly extends the timing window for skill cancel.
■Ougi Secret Arts: Victory Cross(Non-Charged)
・Reduces the number of hits:
30 → 10
・Increases the power reduction ratio when not charged.
※For SP changes, please refer to the charged version.
■Ougi Secret Arts: Victory Cross V(Charged)
・Reduces the number of hits:
30 → 15
・Increases SP cost:
278 → 417
・The max damage boost now only applies when hitting enemies from behind.
■Ougi Secret Arts: Victory Cross VI(Charged)
・Reduces the number of hits:
30 → 20
・Increases SP cost:
333 → 500
・The max damage boost now only applies when hitting enemies from behind.
■Ougi Secret Arts: Victory Cross VII(Charged)
・Increases SP cost:
500 → 750
・The max damage boost now only applies when hitting enemies from behind.
・SP reduction effects will no longer apply to its SP cost.
■Ougi Secret Arts: King Cross V
・Increases cooldown time:
10s → 40s
・Increases SP cost:
194 → 500
・SP reduction effects will no longer apply to its SP cost.
・For debuffs that reduce the target's elemental values, the effect amount will now vary depending on whether a back attack was successful when attacking a debuffed enemy.
■ When a back attack is successful
● Enemy's slash attribute is fixed at -50
● Enemy's fire attribute is fixed at -50
■ When a back attack is not successful
● Enemy's slash attribute is reduced by 30
● Enemy's fire attribute is reduced by 30
※ The effect amount of the debuff is not determined at the moment [King Cross] hits the target. If a back attack is successful against an enemy already afflicted with the debuff, the attributes will be fixed at -50. Otherwise, the attributes will be reduced by 30.
・Debuff duration reduced:
20 sec → 10 sec
■Ougi Secret Arts: King Cross VI
・Increases cooldown time:
10 sec → 30 sec
・Increases SP cost:
233 → 1000
・SP reduction effects will no longer apply to its SP cost.
・For debuffs that reduce the target's elemental values, the effect amount will now vary depending on whether a back attack was successful when attacking a debuffed enemy.
■ When a back attack is successful
● Enemy's slash attribute is fixed at -50
● Enemy's fire attribute is fixed at -50
■ When a back attack is not successful
● Enemy's slash attribute is reduced by 30
● Enemy's fire attribute is reduced by 30
※ The effect amount of the debuff is not determined at the moment [King Cross] hits the target. If a back attack is successful against an enemy already afflicted with the debuff, the attributes will be fixed at -50. Otherwise, the attributes will be reduced by 30.
■Ougi Secret Arts: King Cross VII
・Increases cooldown time:
10 sec → 20 sec
・Increases SP cost:
350 → 1500
・SP reduction effects will no longer apply to its SP cost.
・For debuffs that reduce the target's elemental values, the effect amount will now vary depending on whether a back attack was successful when attacking a debuffed enemy.
■ When a back attack is successful
● Enemy's slash attribute is fixed at -50
● Enemy's fire attribute is fixed at -50
■ When a back attack is not successful
● Enemy's slash attribute is reduced by 30
● Enemy's fire attribute is reduced by 30
※ The effect amount of the debuff is not determined at the moment [King Cross] hits the target. If a back attack is successful against an enemy already afflicted with the debuff, the attributes will be fixed at -50. Otherwise, the attributes will be reduced by 30.
・Debuff duration extended:
20 sec → 30 sec
■Ougi Secret Arts: Demon Cross V
・Increases skill playback speed.
・Reduces number of hits:
50 → 30
・Reduces cooldown time:
12 sec → 5 sec
■Ougi Secret Arts: Demon Cross VI
・Increases skill playback speed.
・Reduces number of hits:
50 → 40
・Reduces cooldown time:
60 sec → 25 sec
■Ougi Secret Arts: Demon Cross VII
・Increases skill playback speed.
・Reduces number of hits:
60 sec → 25 sec
・SP reduction effects will no longer apply to its SP cost.
■Ougi Secret Arts: Living Cross VII
・SP reduction effects will no longer apply to its SP cost.
＜Regarding the Adjustment Policy＞
Kirigakure Saizou is characterized by dealing powerful damage through back attacks; however, we have determined that this characteristic was not being fully utilized and was, in fact, undermining the unique traits of other characters. Therefore, we have implemented a balance adjustment to address this unexcepted situation.
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[h3]Balance Adjustments for Abe no Seimei[/h3]
The details of the adjustments for Abe no Seimei are as follows:
■Skill Slots upon Vanguard Gauge Time
At the first Vanguard Gauge Time, skills will now be automatically set in skill slots 1 to 3.
The mask in the hand slot will be different from the skills set in the skill slots.
※Unable to choose which skills are set at the time of the first Vanguard Gauge Time.
■Effect Change: Twelve Generals Mask - Ox
Before: Randomly increases the level of one mask set in the normal skill slots by 1
After: Increases the level of all masks set in the normal skill slots by 1
■Behavior Changes While Selecting a Mask
When standing still and pressing the guard button to enter mask selection mode, the character will now enter a guard state.
This guard state will be canceled upon moving or using a skill.
If the guard button is pressed while moving, the guard state will not activate, and only mask selection will be available.
Additionally, when guard is activated, the character will face the camera direction and a special visual effect will be displayed during the guard state.
The following are the skill adjustment details:
■Divination Crag Wolf [ 1 ]
・Skill power increased
・Skill playback speed increased, shortening the timing window for skill cancel accordingly
■Divination Crag Wolf [ 2 ]
・Skill power increased
・Skill playback speed increased, shortening the timing window for skill cancel accordingly
・Hit count increased:
10 → 12
■Divination Crag Wolf [ 3 ]
・Skill power increased
・Skill playback speed increased, shortening the timing window for skill cancel accordingly
・Hit count increased:
12 → 16
■Divination Golden Dragon [ 1 ]
・Skill power increased
・Hit count decreased:
15 → 10
・Attack speed will now be applied
■Divination Golden Dragon [ 2 ]
・Skill power increased
・Attack speed will now be applied
■Divination Golden Dragon [ 3 ]
・Skill power increased
・Hit count increased:
15 → 20
・Attack speed will now be applied
■Divination Gloomy Ram [ 1 ]
・Hit count decreased:
40 → 30
・Time until all hits are delivered slightly reduced
(This duration will now be the same across all levels)
■Divination Gloomy Ram [ 2 ]
・Hit count decreased:
40 → 35
・Time until all hits are delivered slightly reduced
(This duration will now be the same across all levels)
■Divination Gloomy Ram [ 3 ]
・Time until all hits are delivered slightly reduced
(This duration will now be the same across all levels)
＜Regarding the Adjustment Policy＞
Regarding Abe no Seimei, we received numerous requests for adjustments through the 2024 survey.
While her performance can be influenced by luck, her unique trait lies in the ability to independently utilize various elements. To allow players to better experience this characteristic, we implemented balance adjustments aimed at improving usability.
Additionally, certain skills have been adjusted in accordance with the above specification changes.
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[h3]Regarding Player Skills[/h3]
The adjustment details for player skills are as follows:
■Punishment Cross - V
・Hit count reduced:
10 → 4
・Cooldown increased:
8 sec → 18 sec
・Hitbox size reduced
・Attribute distribution adjusted
■Punishment Cross - VI
・Hit count reduced:
10 → 5
・Cooldown increased:
10 sec → 15 sec
・Hitbox size reduced
・Attribute distribution adjusted
■Punishment Cross - VII
・Hit count reduced:
10 → 6
・Cooldown increased:
12 sec → 13 sec
・Hitbox size reduced
・Attribute distribution adjusted
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[h3]Regarding Compensation for the Balance Adjustments[/h3]
We understand that the recent balance adjustments have a significant impact on the gameplay experience. We would like to extend our sincere apologies to all players.
As a token of our apology, the following items will be distributed to all accounts.
Please note that the compensation details have been partially revised from those announced in the 7/3/2025 JST Notice of Balance Adjustments.
■Compensation Item 1
・Limited Gacha Ticket Exchange Item (Limited Exchange Ticket) *No Expiration ×5
・Free OC ×300
・Skill Slot Glue ×10
・Smelting Amulet Transcendent Fortune ×3
・Artisan's Offering Sword (unexch.) ×5
・Hihiirokane Cudgel (unexch.) ×10
Additionally, player characters who obtained the Summoner's Scroll - Kirigakure Saizo through the Nyankoropon or Yorozu Exchange will receive the following items as extra compensation.
■Compensation Item 2
・Limited Gacha Ticket Exchange Item (Limited Exchange Ticket) *No Expiration ×5
・Free OC ×300
・Gold Kompeitou ×30
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and trouble caused to all players.
Thank you for your continued support of Onigiri.
・Revised the description of the debuff effect for the skill [King Cross V~VII] due to previously unclear wording.
Greeting from Onigiri Service Team.
During the maintenance on 7/3/2025 JST, following balance adjustments will be made.
[hr][/hr]
[h3]Regarding the balance adjustments to Kirigakure Saizo[/h3]
The adjustments details for Kirigakure Saizouare are as follows:
■Ougi Secret Arts: Punishment Cross V～VII
・Slightly extends the timing window for skill cancel.
■Ougi Secret Arts: Victory Cross(Non-Charged)
・Reduces the number of hits:
30 → 10
・Increases the power reduction ratio when not charged.
※For SP changes, please refer to the charged version.
■Ougi Secret Arts: Victory Cross V(Charged)
・Reduces the number of hits:
30 → 15
・Increases SP cost:
278 → 417
・The max damage boost now only applies when hitting enemies from behind.
■Ougi Secret Arts: Victory Cross VI(Charged)
・Reduces the number of hits:
30 → 20
・Increases SP cost:
333 → 500
・The max damage boost now only applies when hitting enemies from behind.
■Ougi Secret Arts: Victory Cross VII(Charged)
・Increases SP cost:
500 → 750
・The max damage boost now only applies when hitting enemies from behind.
・SP reduction effects will no longer apply to its SP cost.
■Ougi Secret Arts: King Cross V
・Increases cooldown time:
10s → 40s
・Increases SP cost:
194 → 500
・SP reduction effects will no longer apply to its SP cost.
・For debuffs that reduce the target's elemental values, the effect amount will now vary depending on whether a back attack was successful when attacking a debuffed enemy.
■ When a back attack is successful
● Enemy's slash attribute is fixed at -50
● Enemy's fire attribute is fixed at -50
■ When a back attack is not successful
● Enemy's slash attribute is reduced by 30
● Enemy's fire attribute is reduced by 30
※ The effect amount of the debuff is not determined at the moment [King Cross] hits the target. If a back attack is successful against an enemy already afflicted with the debuff, the attributes will be fixed at -50. Otherwise, the attributes will be reduced by 30.
・Debuff duration reduced:
20 sec → 10 sec
■Ougi Secret Arts: King Cross VI
・Increases cooldown time:
10 sec → 30 sec
・Increases SP cost:
233 → 1000
・SP reduction effects will no longer apply to its SP cost.
・For debuffs that reduce the target's elemental values, the effect amount will now vary depending on whether a back attack was successful when attacking a debuffed enemy.
■ When a back attack is successful
● Enemy's slash attribute is fixed at -50
● Enemy's fire attribute is fixed at -50
■ When a back attack is not successful
● Enemy's slash attribute is reduced by 30
● Enemy's fire attribute is reduced by 30
※ The effect amount of the debuff is not determined at the moment [King Cross] hits the target. If a back attack is successful against an enemy already afflicted with the debuff, the attributes will be fixed at -50. Otherwise, the attributes will be reduced by 30.
■Ougi Secret Arts: King Cross VII
・Increases cooldown time:
10 sec → 20 sec
・Increases SP cost:
350 → 1500
・SP reduction effects will no longer apply to its SP cost.
・For debuffs that reduce the target's elemental values, the effect amount will now vary depending on whether a back attack was successful when attacking a debuffed enemy.
■ When a back attack is successful
● Enemy's slash attribute is fixed at -50
● Enemy's fire attribute is fixed at -50
■ When a back attack is not successful
● Enemy's slash attribute is reduced by 30
● Enemy's fire attribute is reduced by 30
※ The effect amount of the debuff is not determined at the moment [King Cross] hits the target. If a back attack is successful against an enemy already afflicted with the debuff, the attributes will be fixed at -50. Otherwise, the attributes will be reduced by 30.
・Debuff duration extended:
20 sec → 30 sec
■Ougi Secret Arts: Demon Cross V
・Increases skill playback speed.
・Reduces number of hits:
50 → 30
・Reduces cooldown time:
12 sec → 5 sec
■Ougi Secret Arts: Demon Cross VI
・Increases skill playback speed.
・Reduces number of hits:
50 → 40
・Reduces cooldown time:
60 sec → 25 sec
■Ougi Secret Arts: Demon Cross VII
・Increases skill playback speed.
・Reduces number of hits:
60 sec → 25 sec
・SP reduction effects will no longer apply to its SP cost.
■Ougi Secret Arts: Living Cross VII
・SP reduction effects will no longer apply to its SP cost.
＜Regarding the Adjustment Policy＞
Kirigakure Saizou is characterized by dealing powerful damage through back attacks; however, we have determined that this characteristic was not being fully utilized and was, in fact, undermining the unique traits of other characters. Therefore, we have implemented a balance adjustment to address this unexcepted situation.
[hr][/hr]
[h3]Balance Adjustments for Abe no Seimei[/h3]
The details of the adjustments for Abe no Seimei are as follows:
■Skill Slots upon Vanguard Gauge Time
At the first Vanguard Gauge Time, skills will now be automatically set in skill slots 1 to 3.
The mask in the hand slot will be different from the skills set in the skill slots.
※Unable to choose which skills are set at the time of the first Vanguard Gauge Time.
■Effect Change: Twelve Generals Mask - Ox
Before: Randomly increases the level of one mask set in the normal skill slots by 1
After: Increases the level of all masks set in the normal skill slots by 1
■Behavior Changes While Selecting a Mask
When standing still and pressing the guard button to enter mask selection mode, the character will now enter a guard state.
This guard state will be canceled upon moving or using a skill.
If the guard button is pressed while moving, the guard state will not activate, and only mask selection will be available.
Additionally, when guard is activated, the character will face the camera direction and a special visual effect will be displayed during the guard state.
The following are the skill adjustment details:
■Divination Crag Wolf [ 1 ]
・Skill power increased
・Skill playback speed increased, shortening the timing window for skill cancel accordingly
■Divination Crag Wolf [ 2 ]
・Skill power increased
・Skill playback speed increased, shortening the timing window for skill cancel accordingly
・Hit count increased:
10 → 12
■Divination Crag Wolf [ 3 ]
・Skill power increased
・Skill playback speed increased, shortening the timing window for skill cancel accordingly
・Hit count increased:
12 → 16
■Divination Golden Dragon [ 1 ]
・Skill power increased
・Hit count decreased:
15 → 10
・Attack speed will now be applied
■Divination Golden Dragon [ 2 ]
・Skill power increased
・Attack speed will now be applied
■Divination Golden Dragon [ 3 ]
・Skill power increased
・Hit count increased:
15 → 20
・Attack speed will now be applied
■Divination Gloomy Ram [ 1 ]
・Hit count decreased:
40 → 30
・Time until all hits are delivered slightly reduced
(This duration will now be the same across all levels)
■Divination Gloomy Ram [ 2 ]
・Hit count decreased:
40 → 35
・Time until all hits are delivered slightly reduced
(This duration will now be the same across all levels)
■Divination Gloomy Ram [ 3 ]
・Time until all hits are delivered slightly reduced
(This duration will now be the same across all levels)
＜Regarding the Adjustment Policy＞
Regarding Abe no Seimei, we received numerous requests for adjustments through the 2024 survey.
While her performance can be influenced by luck, her unique trait lies in the ability to independently utilize various elements. To allow players to better experience this characteristic, we implemented balance adjustments aimed at improving usability.
Additionally, certain skills have been adjusted in accordance with the above specification changes.
[hr][/hr]
[h3]Regarding Player Skills[/h3]
The adjustment details for player skills are as follows:
■Punishment Cross - V
・Hit count reduced:
10 → 4
・Cooldown increased:
8 sec → 18 sec
・Hitbox size reduced
・Attribute distribution adjusted
■Punishment Cross - VI
・Hit count reduced:
10 → 5
・Cooldown increased:
10 sec → 15 sec
・Hitbox size reduced
・Attribute distribution adjusted
■Punishment Cross - VII
・Hit count reduced:
10 → 6
・Cooldown increased:
12 sec → 13 sec
・Hitbox size reduced
・Attribute distribution adjusted
[hr][/hr]
[h3]Regarding Compensation for the Balance Adjustments[/h3]
We understand that the recent balance adjustments have a significant impact on the gameplay experience. We would like to extend our sincere apologies to all players.
As a token of our apology, the following items will be distributed to all accounts.
Please note that the compensation details have been partially revised from those announced in the 7/3/2025 JST Notice of Balance Adjustments.
■Compensation Item 1
・Limited Gacha Ticket Exchange Item (Limited Exchange Ticket) *No Expiration ×5
・Free OC ×300
・Skill Slot Glue ×10
・Smelting Amulet Transcendent Fortune ×3
・Artisan's Offering Sword (unexch.) ×5
・Hihiirokane Cudgel (unexch.) ×10
Additionally, player characters who obtained the Summoner's Scroll - Kirigakure Saizo through the Nyankoropon or Yorozu Exchange will receive the following items as extra compensation.
■Compensation Item 2
・Limited Gacha Ticket Exchange Item (Limited Exchange Ticket) *No Expiration ×5
・Free OC ×300
・Gold Kompeitou ×30
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and trouble caused to all players.
Thank you for your continued support of Onigiri.
