Patch Notes - May 21st, 2022

Dear players,

The servers of NARAKA: BLADEPOINT will be suspended for maintenance from 05/20/2022 23:00 (UTC) to 05/21/2022 03:00 (UTC). We suggest that you log out in advance and enter the game again after the maintenance.

The details for this update are as follows:

Brand-new content!

Ⅰ. New Hero: The Demon Vessel - Takeda Nobutada

Live a live free of desire, with no regrets left behind. Even if spurned by others and accused of injustice, we must still stand by our friends and never break their trust.

If faced with a dead end, raise your blade and cut out a new path!

Though my body may one day stumble and fall, never shall I forsake my honor!

(The third F skill and V ultimate variants are not yet available in this version.)

II. Season Rewards

The Season 3 [Echelon] will come to an end on 05/21/2022 00:00:00 (UTC). In the meanwhile, the rank of this season will be settled. In the meanwhile, the new season [Ordeal] will be open. Players will be able to claim the rewards after the update of the new season.

1. Season rewards will be awarded based on highest rank gained in The Herald's Trial (Solo, Duos or Trios) during the Echelon season.

Rank	Rewards
<Bronze>	Avatar [Echelon·Bronze]
<Silver>	Avatar [Echelon·Silver]
<Gold>	Avatar [Echelon·Gold]，Justina Gu Epic outfit [Rosy Silk·Echelon]
<Platinum>	Avatar [Echelon·Platinum]，Justina Gu Epic outfit [Rosy Silk·Echelon]，Spear Legendary skin [Raito Kuraudo]
<Solar>	Avatar [Echelon·Solar]，Justina Gu Epic outfit [Rosy Silk·Echelon]，Spear Legendary skin [Raito Kuraudo]，Epic Background [Avian Habitat]，Echelon Treasure*3
<Empyrean>	Avatar [Echelon·Empyrean]，Justina Gu Epic outfit [Rosy Silk·Echelon]，Spear Legendary skin [Raito Kuraudo]，Epic Background [Avian Habitat]，Echelon Treasure*5
<Astral>	Avatar [Echelon·Astral]，Justina Gu Epic outfit [Rosy Silk·Echelon]，Spear Legendary skin [Raito Kuraudo]，Epic Background [Avian Habitat]，Echelon Treasure*7
<Asura>	Avatar [Echelon·Asura]，Justina Gu Epic outfit [Rosy Silk·Echelon]，Spear Legendary skin [Raito Kuraudo]，Epic Background [Avian Habitat]，Echelon Treasure*10

Ⅲ. Score Reset:

1. Scores in The Herald's Trial (Solos, Duos or Trios) will partially carry over to the new season.

Rank in Echelon Season	Carry-over Rank in Ordeal Season
Bronze Ⅴ (1000-1099)	Bronze Ⅴ (1000)
Bronze Ⅳ (1100-1199)	Bronze Ⅳ (1100)
Bronze Ⅲ (1200-1299)	Bronze Ⅲ (1200)
Bronze Ⅱ (1300-1399)	Bronze Ⅱ (1300)
Bronze Ⅰ (1400-1499)	Bronze Ⅰ (1400)
Silver Ⅴ (1500-1599)	Silver Ⅴ (1500)
Silver Ⅳ (1600-1699)	Silver Ⅳ (1600)
Silver Ⅲ (1700-1799)	Silver Ⅲ (1700)
Silver Ⅱ (1800-1899)	Silver Ⅱ (1800)
Silver Ⅰ (1900-1999)	Silver Ⅰ (1900)
Gold Ⅴ (2000-2099)	Silver Ⅰ (1900)
Gold Ⅳ (2100-2199)	Gold Ⅴ (2000)
Gold Ⅲ (2200-2299)	Gold Ⅴ (2000)
Gold Ⅱ (2300-2399)	Gold Ⅳ (2100)
Gold Ⅰ (2400-2499)	Gold Ⅳ (2100)
Platinum Ⅴ (2500-2599)	Gold Ⅲ (2200)
Platinum Ⅳ (2600-2699)	Gold Ⅲ (2200)
Platinum Ⅲ (2700-2799)	Gold Ⅱ (2300)
Platinum Ⅱ (2800-2899)	Gold Ⅱ (2300)
Platinum Ⅰ (2900-2999)	Gold Ⅰ (2400)
Solar Ⅴ (3000-3099)	Platinum Ⅴ (2500)
Solar Ⅳ (3100-3199)	Platinum Ⅳ (2600)
Solar Ⅲ (3200-3299)	Platinum Ⅲ (2700)
Solar Ⅱ (3300-3399)	Platinum Ⅱ (2800)
Solar Ⅰ (3400-3499)	Platinum Ⅰ (2900)
Empyrean Ⅴ (3500-3599)	Platinum Ⅰ (2900)
Empyrean Ⅳ (3600-3699)	Solar Ⅴ (3000)
Empyrean Ⅲ (3700-3799)	Solar Ⅴ (3000)
Empyrean Ⅱ (3800-3899)	Solar Ⅳ (3100)
Empyrean Ⅰ (3900-3999)	Solar Ⅳ (3100)
Astral Ⅴ (4000-4099)	Solar Ⅲ (3200)
Astral Ⅳ (4100-4199)	Solar Ⅲ (3200)
Astral Ⅲ (4200-4299)	Solar Ⅱ (3300)
Astral Ⅱ (4300-4399)	Solar Ⅱ (3300)
Astral Ⅰ (4400-4499)	Solar Ⅰ (3400)
Asura (4500-4999)	Empyrean Ⅴ (3500)
Asura (5000-5999)	Empyrean Ⅳ (3600)
Asura (6000+)	Empyrean Ⅲ (3700)

2. Kill Score, Survival Score, and Hero Score will partially carry over to the new season, with a greater ratio being carried over for those with lower scores.

Score Range	Carry-over Ratio
6000+	60%
4500-6000	70%-60%
3000-4500	80%-70%
1500-3000	90%-80%
0-1500	100%-90%

Ⅳ. Upgraded Lobby of the New Season

The theme of the Lobby page has been updated to [Ordeal] with the original BGM upgraded to an orchestral version that is more consistent with the theme. Hope dear players could have a greater audio-visual experience in the new season.

Ⅴ. Time-limited Event: [Dewdrop Realm]

The roads lay bare as thunder rumbles upon a summer's eve.

Take part in the Dewdrop Realm event to unlock the [Samurai Pouch] and the plot segments in [Takeda·Memory]! There's loads more rewards to be claimed, too!

Event Time:

05/21/2022 update – 06/03/2022 20:00 (UTC)

End Time of Rewards Claiming:

06/06/2022 20:00 (UTC)

Event Rules:

1. Complete Daily Quests to obtain [Takeda Nobutada Trial Voucher] and [Diary Scraps].

2. Complete Event Quests to obtain [Diary Scraps]. A new quest can be unlocked only after completing the current one. The last three quests will be unlocked on 05/28/2022 20:00 (UTC), and quests cannot be completed before they take effect.

3. Use [Diary Scraps] to redeem rewards in [Takeda·Memory] and unlock his stories.

4. Players can check Hero walkthroughs in [Samurai Pouch] and claim corresponding rewards.

Hero Adjustments

Ⅰ. Yoto Hime

Adjustments to her ultimate [Ominous Blade] and all its variants:

1. Changed the fixed horizontal direction of slashes of Yoto Hime's ultimate Talents to the free aiming direction.

2. Players now are able to control the pace of Yoto Hime's consecutive slashes. Before every slash, Yoto Hime will adjust her mid-air status, during which you could press right mouse button to slash immediately. Otherwise she would slash automatically after the adjustment.

3. After casting her ultimate, Yoto Hime will first go into the [Demon Incarnate] status lasting for up to 3 sec, during which she is immune to grab and movement-restricted skills such as [Zephyr Prison] and [Dragon's Coil], etc. Slash can break the status at once.

//Dev Note: Because of the fixed pace and direction of slashes, Yoto Hime's ultimate [Ominous Blade] could be easily evaded by enemies through Dodge or the use of terrain differences to avoid the damage, which resulted in lower practical and deterrent effects of the ultimate than expected. Through the adjustments, players can now slash in free directions and control the pace after casting it, which will press the opponents more in confrontation.

II. Wuchen

1. Reduced the armor restored by every attack of [Spirit Blades·Shield] from 200 to 160.

2. Changed the teleport effect of his ultimate [Tai Chi Rift·Switch] to: Teleport up to 3 enemy units closest to the Aim center simultaneously. When multiple units are teleported, enemies will be separated. The stagger time of enemies after being teleported reduced from 0.5 sec to 0.35 sec. The invulnerability time of Wuchen and enemies after being teleported lengthened slightly.

3. Increased the damage that his ultimate [Tai Chi Rift·Portal] can take by 300% in Trios mode and 200% in duo mode.

//Dev Note: With the improvement of hero proficiency and teamwork, Wuchen's ultimate [Tai Chi Rift·Switch] was excessively powerful. After the adjustments, members of Wuchen team with this ultimate Talents need to cooperate more effectively and cast it at the right time.

Ⅲ. Tianhai

Changed the Focus level of [The Divine Bell: Counter]'s recovery frame from Blue Focus to Ultimate Focus, which means that Tianhai now is in Ultimate Focus all the time during the ultimate.

Ⅳ. Viper Ning

Optimized the special effect (visual) of Viper Ning's skill [Yushan Enigma] and all its variants when cast in the air to make them consistent with the actual effect (the actual effect remains unchanged).

Ⅴ. Skill Description Optimizations for Some Heroes

1. Adjusted the effect description of Yueshan's [Immovable]: "Unaffected by movement-restricted skills" was changed to "Unaffected by stun and movement-restricted skills".

2. Optimized descriptions of all Tianhai's skill Talents, Tarka Ji's [Inner Fire] and [Inner Fire: Bide], and all Justina Gu's skill Talents. Descriptions that players are in Ultimate Focus when casting the above skills were added.

3. Optimized descriptions of the frozen condition of all Justina Gu's ultimate Talents. "Enemies casting their ultimates cannot be frozen" was changed to "Enemies in Ultimate Focus cannot be frozen."

Weapon Adjustments

Ⅰ. Unified Adjustments for Melee Weapons

Slightly reduced the weapon damage, and the value details are as follows:

1. Longsword

Vertical strike 1st stage Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 1.1 to 0.84

Crouch horizontal strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 1.86 to 1.26

Crouch vertical strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 0.92*2 to 0.70*2

Sprint horizontal strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 1.32 to 0.89

Sprint vertical strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 1.05 to 0.78

Running vertical strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 1.10 to 0.84

Slide vertical strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 0.97*2 to 0.7*2

2. Katana

Horizontal strike 1st stage Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 0.96 to 0.78

Crouch horizontal strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 1.75 to 1.31

Crouch vertical strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 2.13 to 1.40

Sprint horizontal strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 1.18 to 0.76

Sprint vertical strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 1.11 to 1

Running horizontal strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 0.96 to 0.69

Slide vertical strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 1.63 to 1.42

Slide horizontal strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 1.9 to 1.33

Horizontal strike 4th stage Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 1.77 to 1.2

3. Greatsword

Crouch vertical strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 2.4 to 1.91

Slide vertical strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 2.28 to 1.72

4. Spear

Crouch horizontal strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 0.95*2 to 0.7*2

Crouch vertical strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 1.81 to 1.37

Slide horizontal strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 0.99*2 to 0.72*2

Slide vertical strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 1.74 to 1.32

5. Dagger

Crouch vertical strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 1.58 to 1.38

Slide vertical strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 1.44 to 1.28

Crouch horizontal strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 1.86 to 1.74

Slide horizontal strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 2.20 to 1.56

6. Nunchucks

Horizontal strike 1st stage Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 0.93 to 0.76

Horizontal strike 2nd stage Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 0.93*2 to 0.74*2

Running horizontal strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 0.89 to 0.72

Slide vertical strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 1.89 to 1.26

Crouch vertical strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 1.89 to 1.42

Crouch horizontal strike Damage Multiplier: adjusted from 1.69 to 1.45

II. Longsword

Optimized the hit feel of horizontal strikes of Longsword in the air.

Ⅲ. Greatsword

When meeting with Blue Focus strikes, Greatsword's 3rd-stage charged horizontal strikes will put players into the Stone Form.

Ⅳ. Katana

Optimized the hit range of Katana's second horizontal strike.

Ⅴ. Dagger

Reduced the Energy consumption of [Dagger Dash] from 5500 to 5000. Besides, the description of [Lunar] Agility was adjusted.

VI. Pistol

1. Reduced the Damage Multiplier of each bullet of Pistol’s shooting [Stormcaller] from 0.48 to 0.4.

2. Reduced the Damage Multiplier of each bullet of Pistol’s charged shooting [Thunder] from 1 to 0.84.

Souljade Adjustments

Ⅰ. Cannon

Reduced [Switch: Cannon]'s consumption of weapon durability from 2 points to 1 point.

Ⅱ. Bow

Reduced [Switch: Bow]'s consumption of weapon durability from 2 points to 1 point.

Ⅲ. Souljade Dropping

[Focus Slide] will not be dropped in the Solos of The Herald's Trial and Quick Match.

Match Adjustments

Ⅰ. Combat Adjustments

1. Button Pre-input: Optimized the pre-input feature among actions. Now it's more convenient to chain counter after Uppercut Slash, Dodge, etc. in a combo.

2. Quick Counter: Remade the Quick Counter feature to relax the restriction on its use timing and optimize the use experience.

3. Changed the preset button of Quick Counter from the side mouse button to G. Players can assign the feature to a custom button in "Settings-Button Layout-Button Customization". The above adjustments to the default Button Layout will have no influence on players' custom layout.

Out-game Adjustments

Ⅰ. CUSTOM ROOM Optimizations

Now you're able to check the setting information of CUSTOM ROOM while in combat. Added the [Room Info] button to the setting menu and you can tap it to check.

Ⅱ. Chat Optimizations

Offline messages are now supported in private chat. After signing in to the game, you can check your offline messages in the chat box. No more than 100 offline messages can be received. The number of stored offline messages will be reset after login. Messages that have not been checked for more than 30 days will be invalid.

Ⅲ. Reputation Score System Adjustments

1. More Reputation Scores will be deducted if players quit the current match when it's about to begin in 30 sec or less during the preparation phase of The Herald's Trial and quick match's Duos and Trios.

2. Adjusted the logic for judging whether there are vacancies in a team. Now when a team with few players starts the match without finding more teammates, the system will judge whether there are vacancies in the team based on the number of team members out of the match.

Ⅳ. Hero Select Page Optimizations

1. Optimized the size and performance of Heroes’ Avatars.

2. During the Hero selecting phase, the Hero info of the party has been moved to the bottom of the page.

Ⅴ. Friend List Optimization

Remade the buttons of Friend greetings and invitations to bring better experience.

VI. Hero Stats

After the update of the new season, it will take 1-2 days to recount the Hero Stats. During this period, the rating of the latest data cannot be displayed normally. We apologize for any inconvenience.

VII. Team Stats

Optimized the material performance of some Base.

VIII. Torchbearer Event Optimization

1. During the Ordeal Season, the Torchbearer can get the rewards: Legendary Base [War God] and [Ordeal Torchbearer Gift] after passing the torch successfully. Each player can only claim once.

2. The Torch-carrier can enter the Torchbearer Event page through the link shared by the Torchbearer to claim a 6-hour free trial time and a 10% discount. (Note: The discount is exclusive on the official website. Torch-carriers from other platforms can claim a gift through the in-game mail after succeeding the Torchbearer.)

3. The new players from EPIC cannot receive the torch temporarily, which will be available after related features are improved. Please stay tuned.

IX. Closet Optimization

Restored the button to switch display weapons in the Lobby. Optimized some tips on the Closet page.

Settings

Ⅰ. Settings Page Adjustments

1. Moved [Hero Voice Language] to the [Audio] tab.

2. Added the [Assist Settings] tab, which integrated settings about such features as Pick up, etc.

3. Added the [Social Settings] tab, which integrated settings about such features as chat, invitation and privacy.

Feature Optimizations

Ⅰ. Matchmaking Mechanism

1. Network Lag Gaps

Now players whose Ping values are at the same level have a better chance to join in the same match, so that the battle issues caused by the network lag gaps will be alleviated. This adjustment may also result in slightly slower matchmaking for players whose Ping is very high.

Ⅱ. Client

1. Optimized and Upgraded DLSS

When DLSS is turned on, you now can also adjust Render Scale and turn on Graphics Enhancement now. FPS will be improved greatly by reducing the render scale. You can also turn on NVIDIA graphics enhancements to reduce image quality loss.

Operation Guide:

 1) Turn on NVIDIA DLSS in "Settings-Graphics-Medium".

 2) Adjust Render Scale to an appropriate value as needed. The lower render scale is, the higher FPS will be.

Besides, when DLSS is on, you can still turn on NVIDIA Graphics Enhancement to improve image quality.

Players who use RTX graphics cards and turn on the DLSS can further improve FPS through the solutions above, to achieve the balance between the graphic quality and FPS. This adjustment is more effective at higher resolutions (2K, 4K, etc.).

2. Optimized multi-threaded calculation of skeletal animation to improve FPS and reduce game stuttering.

3. Optimized thread scheduling parameters for different hardware to improve FPS and reduce lag.

Store Updates

I. BATTLEPASS Updates

[Ordeal] BATTLEPASS is now available, which includes a variety of valuable items and skins! Players can obtain more rewards through unlocking Hidden Treasure!

II. Store Updates

Added 2021 NBWC Champion outfits and Takeda Nobutada’s outfits.

III. Added New Pack

Added Takeda Nobutada’s Exclusive pack [Lion Guardian], which contains Takeda's Legendary outfit [Lion Samurai], Legendary Accessory [Samurai Helmet] and Epic Accessary [Nuribotoke Mask]. Original price: 3,400 Gold; Now: 2,400 Gold.

IV. Discount Info

1. Added New Discounts

(1) Added the 2021 NBWC Champion – Viper Ning's Exclusive Legendary outfit [JTeam·Yushan Elite]. Original price: 1,800 Gold; Now: 1,500 Gold.

(2) Added the 2021 NBWC Champion – Temulch's Exclusive Legendary outfit [JTeam·Magenta Mane]. Original price: 1,800 Gold; Now: 1,500 Gold.

(3) Added the 2021 NBWC Champion – Yueshan's Exclusive Legendary outfit [JTeam·Mountain Shaker]. Original price: 1,800 Gold; Now: 1,500 Gold.

(4) Added Takeda’s Legendary Background [Takeda Flame] now is on sale. Original price: 600 Gold; Now: 500 Gold.

(5) Added Takeda’s Legendary Base [Samurai Arena]. Original price: 1,200 Gold; Now: 1000 Gold.

(6) Katana Legendary skin [Soulbloom Gem] now is on sale. Original price: 1,500 Gold; Now: 1,250 Gold.

(7) Longsword Legendary skin [Winter's Savor] now is on sale. Original price: 1,500 Gold; Now: 1,250 Gold.

2. Discounts End

(1) Longsword legendary skin [Xuan-Yuan Sword] has returned to its original price of 1,500 Gold.

(2) Temulch legendary accessory [Wolf Tail] has returned to its original price of 900 Gold.

(3) Temulch legendary accessory [Wolf Ears] has returned to its original price of 1,200 Gold.

(4) Kurumi legendary accessory [Mystic Tanuki] has returned to its original price of 1,200 Gold.

(5) Kurumi legendary Card-Pose [Omni’s Nightmare·Spooky!] has returned to its original price of 800 Gold.

(6) Kurumi Exclusive legendary outfit [Cirrus Fairy] has returned to its original price of 1,800 Gold.

Bug Fixes

I. Hero-related Bugs

1. Fixed an issue where Yoto Hime's ultimate [Ominous Blade] wouldn't stop within the range of Forbidden Seals.

2. Fixed an issue where Valda Cui's ultimates [Nether Nightmare] and [Nether Nightmare: Smite] showed recovery frame abnormality when cast in the air.

II. Reputation Score Bugs

Fixed an issue where Reputation Score sometimes wouldn't be deducted when players quit current match early in Casual modes such as The Bloodbath and Omni's Nightmare.