Patch Notes: Version 2.0 (10/17/2020)

Welcome to patch 2.0! This is a major milestone for me and War of Champions. A brand new cycle, with brand new changes to the map as well as compatibility with Minecraft Version 1.16+! This update was released on Saturday, October 17, 2020.

## Version 2.0

### Welcome to Version 2.0! - Developer's Note

Hi, everyone! It's Jdotson here, main developer of War of Champions. I wanted to thank all of our players as we move into a new era for War of Champions. With map changes and compatibility with 1.16+ as well as a slew of other changes, I hope to excite the community more than ever! Hope you enjoy 2.0 and beyond!

- Jdotson

### Compatibility Changes

* War of Champions is now compatible with Minecraft Version 1.16+. Certain functions will not be translated properly through older versions, so Minecraft Version 1.16.3 is our recommended version.

* In order to become compatible with Minecraft version 1.16.3, a slew of code needed to be updated. For your information, this included:
	+ Attribute code changes, including in character select, trait functions, and trait shop villagers.
* As an added bonus, command block strings have been simplified to better suit expansion in the future.

### New Characters

#### Nevera, the Wasteland Assassin

* **From the Sandstorm** - Passive Trait
	+ While on his allied team's throne, Nevera gains Swiftness II and Strength II for 10 seconds.
* **Kingsbane Dagger** - Primary Weapon
	+ Diamond Sword with 0.5 attack speed and 10 attack damage.
* **Mirage** - Primary Trait
	+ Summon a clone of Nevera. The clone has 10 maximum health and a **Kingsbane Dagger** with 1 attack speed and 10 attack damage.
	+ *Cooldown Cost: 8 nuggets*
* **Phase** - Ultimate Trait
	+ While held in main hand, teleport Nevera back to his allied team's throne.
	+ *Cooldown Cost: 25 nuggets*

#### Siritas, the Archmage

* **Archangel Staff** - Passive Trait
	+ Siritas starts the game with an **Archangel Staff** and can purchase more in her trait shop. An **Archangel Staff** is a bow enchanted with Power V. Each staff has 5 durability, but can be combined with more staffs to increase the overall durability.
	+ *Cooldown Cost: 10 nuggets*
* **Rite of Passage** - Secondary Passive Trait
	+ In her trait shop, Siritas can purchase a button that grants her +100 xp.
	+ *Cooldown Cost: 15 nuggets*
* **Boomerang Blade** - Primary Weapon
	+ Item with 1.1 attack speed and 5 attack damage, enchanted with Bane of Anthropods 1. Grants movement speed while held in main hand.
* **Wave of Apathy** - Primary Trait
	+ Item with Knockback 10.
* **The Master Illusionist** - Ultimate Trait
	+ Summon an Illusioner. The Illusioner will not friendly fire. Instead of costing nuggets, this trait costs an Archangel Staff with full durability.
	+ *Cooldown Cost: 1 Archangel Staff (full durability)*

### Balance Changes

* **Alidar**
	+ *Other Worldly* first upgrade no longer uses your original *Hand of Mana*.
	+ *Other Worldly* upgrade cost decreased from 20 to 15 nuggets.
* **Asmera**
	+ *Exalted* cooldown cost decreased from 25 to 20 nuggets.
* **Bizzarazz**
	+ *Crackle* slowness level decreased from 10 to 5.
* **Blint Ashvale**
	+ *Ashlit Blade* attack speed increased from 2 to 4.
* **Elios**
	+ *Hypnosis* range decreased from 10 to 7 blocks.
* **Kronus**
	+ *Potion of Polymorph* cool down cost decreased from 8 to 6 nuggets.
	+ *Time Bomb* cool down cost decreased from 20 to 15 nuggets.
* **Laneera**
	+ Poison Tipped Arrows cool down cost increased from 3 to 6 nuggets.
	+ *Drain Life* cool down cost increased from 4 to 5 nuggets.
	+ *Unari Sacrifice* cool down cost decreased from 20 to 15 nuggets.
* **Veragonda**
	+ *Cult of Duskfall* slowness level decreased from 5 to 3.
* **Yvi**
	+ *Sword of the Culprit* attack damage decreased from 4.5 to 4.
	+ *Blast of Impurity* duration decreased from 6 to 3 seconds.
* **Zambivona**
	+ *Blood Tinker* chat notification is now displayed for all players, allied and enemy.
	+ *Earth Tremble* slowness level increased from 2 to 3.

### Map Changes

* Turrets
	+ Located in center lane
	+ Each team has 4
	+ Now have buttons
		- When pressed by a character, it will deal instant damage to the nearest turret enemy within 6 blocks
		- Red concrete blocks mark the outer edges of the turret's attack range
* Boss
	+ Located in jungle, neutral zone
		- Left side jungle for gold team
		- Right side jungle for purple team
	+ Summons via button press
	+ When defeated, drops an Efficiency 5 enchanted book
	+ Boss has 100 health and damages and knocks up the nearest character.
* Ravager
	+ Located in jungle, neutral zone
		- Right side jungle for gold team
		- Left side jungle for purple team
	+ Summons via button press
	+ When defeated drops a button
		- When using the button, grants all allies Strength I and Swiftness I for 90 seconds.
	+ Ravager has 50 health and has a range of attacks that damage and knock back players.
* Lakes
	+ War of Champions has become a bit wetter with more water pools located throughout Champion's Battlegrounds!
* Trees
	+ There are now a few less trees located on Champion's Battlegrounds.

### Merchant Base Changes

* Renamed from "The Shops" to "Merchant Base"
* Bonus Dealer shop removed