Alpha League HD News

Hey everyone, this is BluishRain.

This mid-season patch is focused on trait system improvements based on your feedback, plus a few bug fixes and quality-of-life changes.

🔁 Trait System Improvements
We’ve heard your thoughts on the recent trait system changes — both the good and the not-so-good — and we’re making targeted updates to address the key pain points. Our goal is to reduce the frustration around randomness while keeping the system rewarding and strategic.

Here’s what’s changing:

Each roll now always gives shards from 3 different traits – no more triple duplicates.

Rerolling guarantees 3 different shards from your last roll – helps avoid repeat disappointment.

All players now start with 3 free rerolls – a little boost to help you get going.

Discarding a shard now grants +50 bonus gold – giving you more flexibility and value from tough decisions.

At the 9th shard, if a trait can be completed, it auto-completes without needing a replacement – no more awkward replacement when you're one shard away.

These updates are part of our broader effort to make progression feel fairer and more consistent, and to lay the foundation for future systems and content.

🐛 Bug Fixes
Brynhild's Hill Mover II now correctly grants +80 HP (was incorrectly giving 80 armor before).

🧰 Quality of Life
You can now switch to the Windows default cursor if you prefer the classic feel.

Thanks again for all your feedback and patience — we’re actively listening and refining as we go. As always, feel free to drop your thoughts in the community channels.

Stay sharp,
BluishRain

Dear Defenders,

Welcome to the Lunaris Season! We are excited to announce the major changes coming with this new season.

The Lunaris Season will begin on April 1, 2025, and will last for one month until May 1, 2025. The Battle Pass duration will also align with this timeframe. Since the season is now shorter, we have adjusted the seasonal rewards accordingly.

Scheduled Maintenance
To prepare for the Lunaris Season, we will be conducting maintenance on April 1, 2025, from:

16:00 - 18:00 Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+8)

10:00 - 12:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2)

01:00 - 03:00 Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7)

During this time, the game will be unavailable. Please plan accordingly.

Trait System Adjustments
We’ve noticed that players have greatly enjoyed the new Trait system, and we recognize its value in making Hero Level and Experience more meaningful. This is no longer just an economy-driven game, as the Trait system deepens strategic decision-making. However, we also found that the Trait system was too impactful, making economy artifacts feel weak and diminishing the importance of purchasing cards.

To address this, we have made a series of changes to reduce the impact of EXP, while preserving the enjoyment of the Trait system:

Genre EXP Interval: 8/16/24/40 → 4/12/24/40

Anti-Bank EXP: 3/4/5 → 2/3/4

Early Graduation EXP: 3 → 2

Destiny Spiral Random Times: 2/2/2 → 3/3/3

Destiny Spiral EXP: 1/2/3 → 2/3/4

Learn from Doing EXP: 4/5/6 → 3/4/5

Additionally, we believe that the Trait system’s strong impact on gameplay stems from the power of certain traits. The strength of a hero is currently heavily dependent on the order in which traits are acquired. To address this, we have introduced a new Trait system, which we believe offers a more engaging playstyle.

New Trait System: Trait Shards
Instead of selecting a Trait every 5 levels, players will now pick a Trait Shard at every level. Traits are now categorized into different rarities, requiring different numbers of shards to unlock. Here’s an example:

Jenny: Fast Healing

Fast Healing I: Income +10

Fast Healing II: Armor +5

Fast Healing III: Magic Resistance +5

Fast Healing IV: Magic Damage +3%

Fast Healing V: Magic Damage +3%

Emerald: Jade

Jade I: Max HP +80

Jade II: Max HP +80

Since Trait Shards increase the overall power of traits, we have reduced the effectiveness of all traits by approximately 20%. This adjustment aims to make skill cards more impactful.

Enlightening Phase Adjustments
Since March 1, we have been testing the Enlightening Phase for a month. While it has made late-game strategies more diverse and allowed players to stage comebacks, it has also made certain builds too easy to execute. As a result, the Enlightening Phase will now only be available at 5-2 moving forward.

Additional Changes
Content
The summoning pool "Peerless Hero" has returned.

Balance Changes
Merlina's Crackling Lance: Damage reduced from 5% → 3%

Secret Book Cost: Adjusted from 500/300/100

We hope you enjoy these changes and look forward to your feedback. See you in the Lunaris Season!

— The Development Team

This is the final balance patch before the new season. We expect the new season to begin on April 1st, 2025. To maintain a fast-paced gameplay experience, we plan to set the season duration to one month.

Maintenance Time

Hong Kong Time (HKT): 03/14, 16:00–18:00

Central European Time (CET): 03/14, 09:00–11:00

Pacific Time (PT): 03/14, 00:00–02:00

New Content

Purvain Sylvie and Gymnast Emrald are now available in the new Summoning Pool: Attic Mind.

The current Battle Pass expiration has been extended to April 1st, 2025.

Balance Changes

Crackling Lance: Damage reduced from 5% → 3%.

Holy Bastion: Shield value reduced from 30 → 25.

Noob Mark: Effect changed from 40%/1s → 50%/2s.

Shadow Dancer: Buff increased from 20 → 30.

Shadow Cutter: Effect duration increased from 1s → 2s.

Hex: Control duration now has a 50% diminishing return.

Hex Control Duration: Adjusted to 0.7s / 1.4s / 2.8s.

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue where Hex would sometimes fail to apply.

Fixed an issue where Iron Skin and Corrosive Curse would sometimes not take effect.

Defenders, get ready for an exciting update! The next patch is packed with fresh content, balance adjustments, and much-requested quality-of-life improvements. Plus, don’t forget to redeem your Preview CDK: AlphaLeague0227 for special rewards!

💡 Maintenance Schedule:
Hong Kong Time: 02/27, 16:00–18:00
Central European Time: 02/27, 09:00–11:00
Pacific Time: 02/27, 00:00–02:00

🌟 New Content
Hero Trait Expansion – Every hero now has 2 additional traits (8 total).
New Summoning Pool: Shiny Dreams is now available.
New Skins: Beatnik Mina & Whitenight Cull have arrived!
Enlightenment Phase: At 4-2 and 5-2, every player can freely select a legendary skill. The chosen card is not taken from the pool.
New Map: Arctic Ruins – Discover the secrets of this new battleground! Check the Library for details.
Random Artifact Button now grants 100 gold in addition to a random artifact.

⚙️ QoL Changes
Streamer Mode added – Player names will be hidden when enabled.
Supply Voucher remaining time is now displayed in days.
Match Forfeit Option – Players can now choose to surrender.
Free Hero Trials – Each match, 2 random non-beginner heroes will be available for free trial (can overlap with owned heroes).

⚖️ Balance Adjustments
📌 General
Lose Streak Gold Cap: 80 → 120
🔹 Samuel
Herald of Rage Coefficient: 70% → 30%
Passive Coefficient: 80% → 50%
Ultimate Stacks: 100 → 200
🔹 Kay
Passive Coefficient: 30% → 50%
🔹 Mina
Base Attack Damage: 28 → 32
Base Attack Speed: 0.8 → 0.9
Ultimate Base Damage: 70 → 90
Trait – Hyper-Cryo Circuit Mana: 1 → 3
Winter Sonata MR Reduction: 3 → 2
🔹 Jacquelynn
Ultimate Damage Coefficient: 150% → 200%
🔹 Brynhild
Passive Shield Stacks: 20 → 30
Max HP: 1200 → 1350
🔹 Jenny
Passive Chance: 25% → 20%
Base Mana Regen: 10 → 8
🔹 Alloya
Passive Coefficient: 6% → 10%
Trait – Battle Order now activates at 5 seconds into the game.
🔹 Merlina
Base Armor: 25 → 29
Base MR: 50 → 30
Base HP: 1000 → 1050
🔮 Artifact Adjustments
Inspiration EXP: 12/16/20 → 16/24/32
Copy Ninja is now unique.
Anti-Bank is now unique.
Destiny Spiral EXP: 2/3/4 → 1/2/3
🎴 Card Adjustments
Iron Skin: 2/4/8 → 3/6/12
Corrosive Curse: 2/4/8 → 3/6/12
Attack Tide: 10/20/30/40/60 → 15/30/45/60/90

🐞 Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where Jenny’s Passive Skill became invalid after picking a certain trait.
Fixed an issue where Kay’s Passive sometimes didn’t work.
Fixed an issue where Samuel’s base MR was incorrectly set to 0.
Fixed an issue where counter skills sometimes failed to affect preemptive skills.
Fixed an issue where negative Ultimate Boost did not affect Malachite.
Prestige John icon now displays correctly.
Merlina’s Trait – Crackling Lance now functions and displays correctly.
"Link Email" button on mobile devices now works properly.

🔔 The update is coming soon! Get ready to test new strategies, enjoy the latest skins, and explore the Arctic Ruins. See you in the arena! 🚀

With the Release of the Valentine Build and Alpha League HD App, Here’s What You Need to Know!

Defenders, the wait is over! The Valentine Build (1.2.0) and the Alpha League HD App are here, bringing you fresh updates and exciting rewards. Let’s dive into the details:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3471350/Alpha_League_HD/

🌸 Play on Alpha League HD for Exclusive Rewards
To celebrate the launch of the Alpha League HD App, we’re giving away daily log-in rewards for all players who download and play through the new app. Here’s what you’ll get for free:

• “Febflower” Title – Perfect for the Valentine season!
  
• “Mini John” Courier – Your trusty companion for the battlefield.
  
• “James Halloween” Skin – A rare and stylish cosmetic to show off your flair.
  

🎁 Redeem This Special Code
As part of the celebration, use the following code to unlock rewards in the next patch:
AlphaLeagueHD
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gear up for the new season!

🔄 Artifact Dice & Hero Relic Changes
With the Valentine Build, we’ve repurposed Artifact Dice and Hero Relics to better fit the game’s progression. As a result, all remaining tokens will be automatically refunded into Alpha Coins at a generous 1:5 ratio. Check your inventory for your new stash!

🏆 Join the Multiverse Championship Series
Don’t forget to join our biggest community esports event yet—the Multiverse Championship Series—featuring a $1,000 USD prize pool! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this is your chance to compete, earn rewards, and leave your mark.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3471350/view/585007731773014039

We hope you enjoy everything the Valentine Patch 1.2.0 has to offer and look forward to seeing you in the game. Thank you for being part of the Alpha League community, and let’s make this season unforgettable!