The First Berserker: Khazan update, introduced with the patch on April 22, 2025, includes numerous enhancements and refinements aimed at enriching the player experience. This second patch following the game’s initial launch on March 27 delivers vital adjustments, such as improved Phantom power growth, skill point acquisition mechanisms, and various quality of life improvements, all designed in response to community feedback after the April 9 update.
This article outlines the key changes and features included in the April 22 update for The First Berserker: Khazan.
Compatibility Requirements for The First Berserker: Khazan Update
To install the latest update, ensure your platform meets the following version requirements:
- STEAM: Version 500715
- PlayStation 5: Version 01.005.018
- Xbox Series X|S: Version 1.1.5.18
Key Balance Adjustments in the April 22 Patch
Enhancements to Phantom Growth
The growth rate for Phantoms has been adjusted so that it increases more rapidly based on the number of Phantoms a player has unlocked. This change promotes more strategic selections and diverse choices for players.
Elemental Damage Modifications
The character’s resistance attributes will now influence the damage from elemental map features. This includes various environmental hazards like poison swamps, fire zones, and chaotic stone areas, which will now react according to the character’s resistance stats.
Improvements to Skill Point Accumulation
Skill points are now gained more efficiently, regardless of the player’s combat style or proficiency. Key changes facilitating this include:
- Weapon Mastery Level Adjustment: Aligning mastery levels more closely with progression.
- Brink Dodge Experience Adjustment: A slight increase in skill points awarded for successful brink dodges.
System Modifications in The First Berserker: Khazan
Gear System Optimization
The gear augmentation system now excludes unsellable gear, including Danjin’s Jars and all DLC equipment sets from being used as materials. Consequently, items such as:
- Jars: Includes various types, such as the Happy Jar, Glinting Jar, and more.
- Hero Set: Comprises the Hero’s Greatsword, Helm, and additional gear.
- Fallen Star Set: Contains items like Fallen Star’s Resolve and Tattered Clothing.
Upgrades to the Phantom System
Improvements to the Phantom System guide incorporate notifications for unlockable or upgradable Phantoms. Level experience visibility has also been enhanced for better user interaction.
First-time entries into the Phantom system will present a descriptive loading screen, alongside improved visuals during Phantom unlocks and awakenings.
Enhancements to Khazan’s Memories
Guidance for completing Khazan’s Memories has been refined with notifications marking completion and upgrade eligibility via Vengeance Points. A tutorial for first-time users has been added along with a reset option for upgrades.
Achievement Adjustments and Camera Improvements
The criteria for earning the “Standing Alone” achievement can now be fulfilled based on the active playthrough, resetting summon histories with each milestone. Additionally, new options for camera targeting have been implemented to enhance gameplay experience.
Crafting System Developments
The crafting interface now features a Main tab within the Set List, categorizing sets by weapon type and providing clearer descriptions for special ingredients.
User Interface and Experience Changes
Players can expect to see localized region names during initial main missions, enhancing accessibility across language settings, although cutscenes will retain English names.
Mission Tracking Enhancements
Mission progress updates will now be accessible during combat, showing essential details such as collectibles needed to complete various objectives.
- Soulstone: Displays amounts collected versus required.
- Danjin’s Jars: Tracks quantity through side missions.
- Lost Lacrima: Displays total collected percentages.
Spirit of Advocacy Notifications
System notifications regarding Spirit of Advocacy upgrades have been enhanced, with clearer visibility on upgrade availability within the user interface.
World Map and Consumables Interface Upgrades
Mission icons on the world map will now indicate completion status with checkmarks. Additionally, consumable item categories will be more distinctly labeled for ease of access and management.
Quality of Life Enhancements in The First Berserker: Khazan
Daphrona’s Codex Enhancements
New icon representations of enemy weaknesses, as displayed in Daphrona’s Codex, will assist players in strategizing attacks against various monsters. Weaknesses are classified into levels of effectiveness, enhancing combat planning.
Miscellaneous Improvements
Further updates include accessibility to Ozma’s Diary in the Crevice during subsequent playthroughs and the ability to modify game difficulty settings under specific conditions.
Error Corrections in The First Berserker: Khazan
General Fixes Across All Platforms
- Resolved issues preventing the completion of specific achievements.
- Fixed terrain interaction problems associated with Danjin’s Jar.
- Corrected various gameplay glitches affecting mission completion.
- Addressed visual and interaction bugs during boss encounters.
Continuing Enhancements
- Improved performance during certain boss fight patterns.
- Optimized enemy interactions and movements for fluid gameplay.