ALL PLATFORMS #NWPC, #NWXbox & #NeverwinterPS will undergo maintenance today for the release of Module 23: Dragonslayer.
Today's maintenance is extended & will start at:
7am PT/10am ET/ 3pm GMT UK for approx 4 hours downtime.
Full Patch notes for all 3 platforms are below: Note: This is the first time in Neverwinter's history that a module is launching on all 3 platforms at the same time, so try and have a little patience if issues arise. Keep an eye on our Facebook Group for updates to today's maintenance.
Patch Notes: Version: NW.137.2022522a.7
Known Issues
On PlayStation®4, we’ve seen an occasional quarter- or half-second stutter when playing certain content. In internal testing, this has proven to be relatively rare, but we understand that as the game reaches more players, there is potential that more frequent or higher-magnitude cases appear. One fix is in testing, and we’re investigating other potential causes and fixes.
Feature Highlights
Dragon Hunts
After a burst of magic from the Scaleblight Mythal tore the Weave, chromatic dragons across the Sword Coast have begun to rampage. Fight alongside Smerdiuk Dragonsbane and his band of dragon hunters, lest the draconic rage leave the region in ruin!
To begin this storyline, talk to Sergeant Knox in Protector’s Enclave and accept the quest, On the Hunt. You must be level 20 and have an Item Level of 18,000 or higher to accept the quest.
Further information at: Developer Blog: Dragon Hunts!
Tyranny of Dragons Epic Adventure
The classic campaign, Tyranny of Dragons, has been streamlined into an Epic Adventure. Available starting at Item Level 35,000, this adventure now has seven major story steps, and no longer requires rare drops for boons.
Characters who had already completed the campaign should be able to complete the adventure upon logging in, and receive any Boon Points they had not yet claimed.
Further information at: Developer Blog: ToD Epic Adventure
Trial Updates
The Tiamat trial has been updated with new mechanics and rewards! Face the queen of evil dragons as she attempts to ascend from the Nine Hells to subjugate Faerûn.
The Master difficulty versions of Zariel’s Challenge and Tower of the Mad Mage have also both increased in difficulty for a more consistent experience when running hard mode Trials.
Crown of Keldegonn Normal Difficulty is now available, too.
Demogorgon is undergoing final changes to improve approachability, and is currently unavailable for play. More news to come!
Further information at: Developer Blog: Rise of Tiamat Rework
End-of-Queue Reward Update
The chests at the end of queued content are now significantly more rewarding! Rough Astral Diamond rewards have significantly increased for all but Trials, which have seen a minor reduction. New Player Bonus RAD rewards have also greatly increased for all categories of queue.
Maximum chest rerolls has been lowered to 2, down from 4, and reroll cost has increased to 10,000 Astral Diamonds, up from 5,000—But the drop rates for loot and premium rewards on the initial open has greatly increased as a result. The Dungeon Delvers Delights event still further boosts drop rates, but no longer outright doubles them.
Further information at: May 6th Systems Stream VOD & Presentation
YouTube version, English language: Driftwood Tavern Presents: Lassor's System Stuff!
Lockbox Update
Starting with the Dragon Cult Lockbox, first available with the release of Dragonslayer, the lockbox inspect and open interfaces have a brand-new look—and a brand new flow! One item is granted per open, and the odds to receive each item are now displayed on the lockbox’s tooltip.
In addition, after opening a certain number of lockboxes, players will automatically receive a bonus reward in addition to their normal reward for opening the lockbox. Open enough to fill the bar and you’ll receive the grand prize!
Further information at: Dev Blog: Dragon Cult Lockbox & Lockbox Changes
Release Notes
Content and Environment
Elemental Evil: Hard to Reach Places
The camera shake once again properly plays when picking up the fire seed.
The cultists now more consistently move their mouths when speaking in cutscenes.
The encounter for the air seed no longer has a chance to fail and prevent progression.
Protector’s Enclave
There’s now a sign over the door of the Tower of Alteration.
There’s now a sign over the door of the Workshop.
Trials
Crown of Keldegonn: The rocks around the edge of the arena are no longer quite as likely to cause strange AI behavior.
Future Events
Summer Festival: Sahha now swaps out the power tray when in play mode.
General
Players will no longer see a "Farewell" dialog if they happen to attempt to start the Icewind Dale campaign while already on the quest, Icewind Dale, offered by the campaign.
Port Nyanzaru: One of the canopies no longer has a strange looking texture.
The Dwarven King: Chapter 3: Throne of the Dwarven Gods: There’s no longer a strange square water plane on the minimap.
With the end of the Echoes of Prophecy Season Pass, the remaining quests have been removed from players.
Combat and Powers: Classes and Balance
Bard
Additional damage from Ballad of the Hero, Ballad of the Witch, and Aurora Fantasia will now crit when the base power they are adding to crits.
Healing from the Starstruck Class Feature should now be able to crit.
Warlock
The Soulweaver Warlock Forte stat tooltip no longer incorrectly describes that Soulweavers get "Critical Awareness."
Combat and Powers: Other
Companions
The Icosahedron Ioun Stone companion now grants up to 7.5% Movement Speed at Mythic Quality, instead of XP.
Enchantments
The Soul Shield Combat Enchantment should now only trigger once every 60 seconds.
Mounts
The Marvelous and Legendary Balloon Bombardment Combat Powers now increase incoming damage dealt to the target.
The Nightfire Dragonnel’s combat power now properly shows the Dragonnel instead of a drake.
Enemies and Encounters
General
Barrow Guardians no longer incorrectly have a chance to show up in Neverdeath Graveyard.
Items and Economy
Artifacts
The following artifacts now have increased Combined Rating:
Demogorgon's Reach
Neverwinter's Standard
Repurposed Phylactery
Demogorgon's Reach now properly grants Maximum Hit Points at Legendary Quality, instead of Defense.
Collections
"Artifacts and Gear of Dragonbone Vale" has now been renamed to "Artifacts and Gear of Dragon Slayers".
Artifacts: Ring of Fowl Weather now unlocks the collection entries of all lower ranks.
Companions: Magical Creatures of Faerûn: Golden Goat, Golden Cat, Golden Bulette Pup, and Golden Deep Crow Egg collection entries now properly have tooltips.
Companions: Earl the Chickenmancer collection entry now properly unlocks. Players may need to summon / unsummon him if they already have him bound to their character, or move him in their inventory if not. Tradeable versions will not unlock the Collection entry.