Patch 042

**Early Access Patch 042 - March 17, 2020**

Following last week's Nighty Night Update, this patch packs more balance changes, fixes, improvements, and story events. Expect another patch before we shift focus to our next Major Update.

## Infernal Arms, Aspects, & Abilities

* Stygian Blade: Nova special fires in the direction of the cursor (default mouse-and-keyboard settings)
* Stygian Blade (Arthur Aspect): adjusted hitboxes to better match attack visuals; defensive aura prevents floor traps from activating; defensive aura briefly flashes before it expires
* Eternal Spear (Guan Yu Aspect): fixed issues where changes to max life were not always correct

## Boons & Blessings

* Heaven's Vengeance (Zeus): improved scaling from Poms
* Sunken Treasure (Poseidon): increased prerequisites (it should not be offered as early in a run)
* Holy Shield (Athena): improved scaling from Poms
* Merciful End (Athena x Ares) : fixed it sometimes not being offered by Ares
* Curse of Vengeance (Ares): improved scaling from Poms
* Wave of Despair (Aphrodite): increased damage; reduced damage radius; improved scaling from Poms
* Dual Shot (Artemis): reduced power left; reduced power scaling from Poms
* Fully Loaded (Artemis): increased prerequisites (it should not be offered as early in a run)
* Winter's Harvest (Demeter): increased prerequisites (it should not be offered as early in a run)
* Flayed (Chaos): fixed an issue preventing it from affecting the Fists' Dash-Upper

## Daedalus Hammer Upgrades

* Piercing Volley (Bow): increased damage to Armor
* Relentless Barrage (Bow): fixed greater-than-intended shot count with Aspect of Chiron
* Rush Kick (Fists): reduced damage; slightly increased charge-up time
* Draining Cutter (Fists): life-drain effect now also activates from Aspect of Talos magnetic pull
* Quake Cutter (Fists): reduced damage; stomp now modified by Boon effects

## Foes & Encounters

* Thanatos: fixed Shattered Shackle (Sisyphus) boosting his damage unintentionally
* Splitter: less likely to retreat over magma pools

## Mirror of Night

* Fated Persuasion: after using it, you will now always be offered at least one new selection

## Keepsakes & Items

* Lambent Plume (Hermes): timer now should stop reliably as soon as bosses are vanquished
* Companion Fidi (Dusa): projectiles no longer slowed by your abilities
* Fixed several cases when Summon abilities could be used while they were meant to be disabled

## Pact of Punishment

* Benefits Package: banned certain Perks from certain types of foes

## Permanent Record & Security Log

* The screen formerly known as the Permanent Record is now called the Security Log
* Permanent Record: new! Shows progress with weapons, Boons, and more (find it in the Admin Chamber)
* *Note: This is a first-pass version of this screen, which we expect to continue improving in subsequent Major Updates*

## Level Design & Environments

* Adjusted layout in smaller chambers in Asphodel (those added in the Nighty Night Update)
* Fixed Brimstones being able to fly out of bounds in a certain Tartarus chamber
* Other minor fixes and improvements to various chambers

## Art & Visual FX

* Further adjustments to the look of Olympian Boon pick-ups, making their colors more distinct
* Added new character model for the Fallen Warrior in Elysium
* Added animations for Lord Hades while judging shades gathered in the Great Hall
* Updated animation for Skelly when summoned by Companion Rib
* Updated animation for Dusa when summoned by Companion Fidi
* Updated visual effects for some upgrades, abilities, and animations for the Twin Fists
* Updated icons for some Mirror of Night Talents
* Added more animations for the new mini-boss encounter in the Temple of Styx

## Music & SFX

* Improved audio feedback when activating Ruthless Reflex (Mirror)
* Added material sounds to some objects in Asphodel
* Other minor changes and improvements

## Voice & Narrative

* Added new events to a subplot between Nyx and Dusa
* Added more dialogue events with Nyx, Chaos, Artemis, Zeus, Aphrodite, Achilles, and others
* Minor fixes and tuning to various events

## Miscellaneous

* Added and updated more localized strings for content from the Nighty Night Update
* Reduced requirements to fully unlock River Denizens entries in the Codex
* Updated placement of fishing points in various chambers
* Updated placement of Infernal Troves in various chambers
* Updated placement of Chaos Gates and Infernal Gates in various chambers
* The Eldest Sigil has an updated look after you restore it through the House Contractor
* Shades in the Administrative Chamber may emote from time to time
* Added unique tutorial objectives in the Courtyard while using Aspect of Demeter (Fists)
* Removed the Triathlete Victory Screen Commendation, which was appearing too often
* Minor presentation improvements when purchasing Eldest Sigil Restoration and Administrative Privilege from the House Contractor
* Minor formatting improvements to Security Log screen
* Minor text changes and fixes

## Bug Fixes

* Fixed an issue where you could get unlimited Cast ammo using Routine Inspection (Pact)
* Fixed various display issues with Nourished Soul (Demeter)
* Fixed visual effects not appearing correctly with Flying Cutter (Daedalus - Fists)
* Fixed Boon Info not appearing reliably while interacting with characters such as Sisyphus
* Fixed a graphical issue with Valuable Urns in Asphodel
* Fixed a graphical issue unlocking new Mirror of Night Talents
* Fixed audiovisual issues with Ice Wine (Demeter x Dionysus)
* Fixed requirements for fulfilling Close at Heart (Fated List)
* Fixed requirements for fulfilling Goddess of Seasons (Fated List)
* Fixed voice lines sometimes not playing when encountering the Bone Hydra
* Fixed voice lines not playing reliably after making purchases from the House Contractor
* Fixed incorrect instruction text appearing in some contexts in the Pact of Punishment
* Other minor fixes

## Quote of the Patch

> Then he drew his sword Excalibur, but it was so bright in his enemies’ eyes, that it gave light like thirty torches. And therewith he put them a-back, and slew much people.
>
> Le Morte D'Arthur (Thomas Malory; A. W. Pollard translation)

**Note: You should see v0.27008 in-game once you have the update.**