The highly anticipated Update 2.1.0 for Throne and Liberty marks the initial significant enhancement following the release of the Wilds of Talandre expansion. This update is designed to introduce exciting modifications to Field Bosses and provide several user interface improvements. To manage the game’s content pacing effectively, developers opted for a staggered launch format for Wilds of Talandre, ensuring that players are eased into new gameplay experiences without feeling overwhelmed.
As Update 2.1.0 rolls out, players will also witness the conclusion of the Ember Star Battle Pass along with all its accompanying cosmetic and resource rewards. Following this update, the next significant content patch is scheduled for March 27, with developers assuring further enhancements and ongoing support in the months ahead.
Key Features and Enhancements in Throne and Liberty Patch 2.1.0
Introducing Nebula Island
Nebula Island presents a new inter-server initiative designed for players at level 55, accessible via the Lawless Wilds tab in the Secret Dungeons. Participants can engage in up to 5 hours of content weekly, with opportunities for additional time through the use of Nebula Charge Stones.
This vibrant island is segmented into six unique regions, featuring a central village, a peaceful area, and four PvP-enabling war zones. Portals within the village allow players to enter varied hunting grounds, where they can gather Lesser and Greater Nebula Stones for item exchanges. The island is also dynamic, hosting hourly events and field boss battles with set participant limits, alongside the introduction of a new Artifacts accessory system tailored for Nebula Island adventures.
The Artifact System
Incorporate unique skills into your gameplay with Artifact item sets, available through exploration in Nebula Island and Abyss Dungeons within Talandre. This innovative system comprises six components: four Talistones, a Solarstone, and a Lunarstone, each boasting distinct attributes and effects. There are 14 different Artifact sets classified across three grades (2 Common, 4 Uncommon, and 8 Rare), with certain properties assigned randomly upon collection.
Players can activate set bonuses by utilizing 2, 4, or 6 items from the same set, with the Solarstone offering an active skill and the Lunarstone providing a passive skill upon equipping.
Solo Dungeon Bosses
Venture into challenging solo dungeons and confront formidable bosses like Umbrakan and Lionhead to secure exclusive rewards.
Umbrakan
- This fearsome creature combines the ferocity of a beast with human intelligence and the resilience of a great tree. After initially preying on small wildlife, it evolved into a man-hunter upon absorbing a wizard’s mana, now using illusions to ensnare its prey.
Lionhead
- Born of a demon and a human, Demian was subjected to intense training infused with Abyssal Meteor mana. Despite his prowess on the battlefield, seeing blood triggered his descent into chaos, with his lion helmet becoming synonymous with death.
New 3-Star Dungeons Unveiled
Doomrot Grove
- The home of Norn Bercant, a once-captive victim of the Crimson family, now mutated into a lethal guardian, Doomrot Grove is a garden isolated from the world, infused with overwhelming power and resentment.
Twisted Laboratory
- After a catastrophic leak of bioweapons from the Crimson family’s lab, few survived the ensuing massacre. The secrets behind Kaiser Crimson’s evasion remain a mystery buried with the perished.
Enhanced Vanguards – Multi-Party System
Raids accommodating up to 48 players across 8 parties have been introduced. Key features include:
- Vanguards can be initiated via the Party Management window.
- The initial Vanguard Leader can transfer leadership once the raid is formed.
- Adjustments to party composition and member removal are at the Vanguard Leader’s discretion.
- Leaders may establish entry conditions based on guild affiliations or allow public access.
- Note that while in a Vanguard, certain instances like Dungeons and Field Boss events remain inaccessible, along with specific Dominion event entries resulting in removal from the Vanguard.
Improvements in Targeting Mechanics
New enhancements are now available in Settings > Gameplay > Character > Large Scale Combat Mode:
- When activated, the target nameplate is emphasized for better visibility.
- Players can customize transparency levels for character nameplates, enhance colors for targeting, and adjust vertical target indicator sizes on nameplates.
Dimensional Trial Season 1 Rewards
- Ranking rewards for Dimensional Trial Season 1 will be delivered post-maintenance to eligible characters who scored before the Server Consolidation. Check your in-game mail for rewards!
Field Boss Adjustments
- To aid players in guild vs. guild events, the health of all Talandre field bosses will be reduced by 30%. This change is temporary, with more permanent adjustments expected in future updates.
- Field Boss engagement times have been streamlined: Party formation portals will remain active for 5 minutes, and the waiting period before the Boss’s active phase will now be approximately 1 minute.
- Specific performance issues have been addressed to ensure smoother encounters with Field Bosses.
General Enhancements
- Player characters on select EU servers have received corrections to low Weapon Mastery values post the 2.0.0 update.
- Battle Pass missions have been finalized to ensure completion accuracy and item duration adjustments.
- Several gameplay and interface bugs have been addressed corresponding to features and quests.
Combat Enhancements
- Experience reduced healing cap performance in specific abilities and ensure accurate firing of combat moves.
Hall of Illusion Functionality Fixes
- Adjustments were made to halt unintended enemy respawns and rectify water height issues.
Localization Updates
- Improvements have been made to match English voiceover with in-game subtitles, with ongoing efforts to refine subtitle accuracy.
User Interface Improvements
- Multiple enhancements across party and UI windows ensure a more polished user experience.