NORTHREND
Main Page of Northrend RPG: xgm.guru/p/northrend/eng
v1.36.4
Release Date: January 16, 2025
BUG FIXES:
- Minor memory leaks have been resolved, which in some cases could cause crashes.
v1.36.3
Release Date: January 13, 2025
BUG FIXES:
- Fixed the shared cooldown for the items "Healing Staff" and "Robe of the Netherone."
- Fixed a game crash when loading the "Glacial Monstrosity" into the "Transport Ship."
v1.36.2
Release Date: January 5, 2025
BUG FIXES:
- Fixed the appearance of graphical artifacts ("shadows") at the previous location of the Demonologist Succubus after loading a saved game.
v1.36.1
Release Date: December 5, 2024
BUG FIXES:
- Fixed a memory leak introduced in version 1.36.0 that, in some cases, caused the game to crash with a critical error.
v1.36.0 - The Expedition Continues
Release Date: November 22, 2024
- The release of this update has been fully supported and made possible by the project's current patrons:
- edson (21%), yasen (20%), Miriapodul (20%), SergeyB (10%), Kossk (10%), RvzerBro (10%), Prozix (9%).
BUGS FIXED:
- Optimized for Warcraft III Reforged version 2.0. The Classic HD mode is currently unsupported. Recommended settings:
- (For the Full version of the map)
- Switch to REFORGED mode.
- In the SOUND menu, disable the "Classic Sound" option.
- In the GAMEPLAY menu, enable the "Show Portraits in Cinematics" option.
- In the REFORGED menu, set all options ("Environment," "Units," "Heroes," "Buildings," "Icons," "VFX") to Reforged.
- (For Lite and SD versions)
- Switch to CLASSIC mode.
- In the GAMEPLAY menu, disable the "HUD Sidepanels" option.
- (For the Full version of the map)
- The "Acid Affliction" effect can now be removed using the "Banishment Staff."
- Fixed animation reset for the Goblin Tinker in "Robo-Goblin" form when attempts to use certain items or abilities (e.g., "Ice Souvenir") failed.
- Fixed an issue where the "Heart of Syrinox" object appeared on the map after loading a save in rare cases.
- Addressed possible client desynchronization in multiplayer due to vision system errors near bridges and elevations.
HEROES:
- "Gift of the Forsaken": Now grants 3 seconds of invulnerability to the hero immediately upon resurrection at graveyards.
- "On the March": Now increases movement speed of heroes and mercenaries out of combat by 20% on Story, Normal, and Challenge difficulties (previously 15% across all difficulties).
- Camera zoom can now be adjusted with the command "-zoom X," where X is a value between 1400 and 2400.
- Grenadier: "Soldiering Skills" Talent. Stat bonuses increased to STR+4, AGI+6, INT+2 (previously STR+3, AGI+5). Movement speed bonus raised to 20 units (from +5%). Also increases Luck by 1 point.
- Ranger-Hunter: "Rain of Arrows" Ability. Damage increased from 3.5/4/4.5/5/5.5 to 4/5/6/7/8 x AGI.
- Necrolyte: "Plague" Talent. Plagued undead now explode on death, dealing firearm damage to enemies in a 250 radius up to 2 x INT.
- Demonologist Succubus: "Soaring" Talent. Increased miss chance of melee attackers from 7% to 21% and added a 30-unit movement speed bonus.
- Goblin Tinker: "Goblin Land Mine" Ability. Placement radius increased from 200 to 240.
- Goblin Tinker: "Time is Money" Talent. Added "Damage Compensation" trait, reducing hero ability damage to mercenaries and allied units (controlled by other players), based on the insurance deposit. For every 2000 gold earned in the "Money Doesn't Smell" quest, damage reduction is 15% (up to a 75% reduction).
- Goblin Tinker: "Unstable Isotope" Talent. Now grants INT+5 and boosts all Luck modifiers (including negative) by 25%. Explosion damage raised to 8 x INT. Durability of "Kaja'mite Battery" increased from 350 to 450.
QUESTS:
- "Caravan (Blood Elves)": After killing bosses, wagons now require explicit signaling from Elaniel to proceed.
CREEPS:
- Auto-Leveling Balance: Reduced impact in early stages; increased for late-game.
- Bosses now regenerate health quickly if they don’t take significant damage and heroes remain at a distance (even if bosses are still in player sight).
- Minimum recommended hero level is now displayed for each boss. Defeating a boss at or below this level grants extra rewards (150–400 gold per player, depending on boss strength) and crystals (1 per every 4 bosses defeated at the recommended level). Highest-level character in the party is used for multi-hero groups. Achievement added for defeating all 24 bosses with bonus rewards.
- Summoned monster units now have a unique visual effect.
- Murloc Tyrant: Level reduced from 12 to 11.
- Magnataurs: Attack power increased by 25%.
MERCENARIES:
- Added "Attack Restriction" command for mercenaries to prevent them from independently seeking attack targets.
- Released mercenaries can now be reclaimed without additional resources. Unique heroic mercenaries are reclaimable at the "Mercenary Camp."
- Transport Ship: Movement speed increased by 10% on Story, Normal, and Challenge difficulties.
- Transport Ship: New ability, "Harpoon Cannon," deals 50 damage to a targeted enemy. The harpooned target has reduced movement speed (-33%) for 10 seconds, and subsequent ranged attacks deal 33% additional damage.
- "Mercenary Gear": New upgrade for all mercenaries. Each level can be purchased from settlers upon reaching reputation level 4. Grants HP +100, DEF +1, ATK +10, and +0.5 mana/sec. Cost: 2500 gold. Maximum 3 upgrades. Does not apply to pets under "Beast Taming".
- Mercenaries now deal 1% more damage and receive 1% less damage per level of the commanding hero.
- Pursuit Mode: No longer overrides the hero’s current command. The hero will continue exactly to the designated point, even if crossing mercenary paths.
- Additional command panel added for "Bear Companion" and "Glacial Monstrosity."
- Steam Tank: Respawn time reduced from 165 to 120 seconds.
- "Built-in Modulator" Upgrade for Full-metal Golem: Now grants mercenary status, with destroyed golem remains automatically restored and returned to the hero after 120 seconds. Can carry up to 6 items.
ITEMS:
- "Robe of the Netherone" (cloak): New composite artifact requiring "Banshee Ring," "Phantom Amulet," "Mage Robes," and 4 crystals. Attributes: INT +35, DEF +5, mana regeneration +40%. Grants 25% dodge chance; dodging applies "Mark of the Netherone" to the attacker for 10 seconds, reducing their attack power by 20% and increasing incoming damage from the hero by 20%. Activating the cloak deals 7 x INT damage and marks all enemies in the target area.
- "Healing Staff": Recipe cost reduced from 4 to 2 crystals. Now requires "Murloc Glands." Healing power changed from 400 HP to (300 + 3 x INT). Additionally, boosts health regeneration by 5 HP/sec for 30 seconds to the hero and all nearby allies. Cooldown reduced from 30 to 25 seconds.
- "Duplication Staff": Cooldown increased from 30 to 45 seconds. Copies take 50% more damage.
- "Mana Shield": Now absorbs 75% of all incoming damage (including ability damage), consuming 1 mana per 2 points of absorbed damage.
- "Scroll of Healing": Now can drop from one of the Ice Troll Huts.
- "Crown of Magic": Applies "Magic Overload" (INT -15) for 30 seconds when used.
OTHER:
- Added additional messages indicating when an ability or item cannot be used in specific situations.
- HD-mode graphics: Icons for inactive units and abilities have been recreated.
- Heroes can now be switched using [Left Arrow] and [Right Arrow] during hero selection.
- Added counters for discovered bosses and secrets.
Old versions from 1.27
v1.35.3
Release Date: 2024-08-12
BUGS FIXED:
- Fixed a bug introduced in version 1.35.0 that caused the game to crash when switching the Glacial Monstrosity to Follow Mode after loading a saved game.
v1.35.2
Release Date: 2024-08-08
BUGS FIXED:
- Fixed a potential game crash after cutscenes that occurred when playing Warcraft III Reforged 1.36+ with the SD graphics for version of the map with voiceover.
OTHER:
- For Warcraft III version 1.26, the bonus code for contributors can now also be placed in the path "Warcraft III\CustomMapData\NorthrendRPG\NorthrendRPG_ContributorsCode.txt" (optional).
v1.35.1
Release Date: 2024-07-22
OTHER:
- The activation indicator for the contributor bonus shop now appears as inactive by default.
v1.35.0 - Reaching the Frontier
Release Date: 2024-07-21
BUGS FIXED:
- The "Follow Mode" for mercenaries no longer resets when control effects are applied to them.
HEROES:
- Updated the "Game Camera and Interface" submenu: icons have been changed.
- Added quick use of "Health Potion" from the bag (F8) when multiple heroes are selected by one player. The button hides when the potion is on cooldown.
- Added an option to disable voiceovers in cutscenes (option "Dialogue Speed").
- Tauren Defender. The ability "Bull Stomach" has been enhanced with the "Gourmet" property: for each new type of delicacy consumed, the hero gains 25 experience and +1 INT. Completing a full gastronomic tour rewards the hero with 1 skill point.
- Tauren Defender. The ability "Sweeping Strike" now deals 3/3.5/4/4.5/5 x STR (was 2.5/3/3.5/4/4.5) and applies the "Bleeding" effect.
- Crusade Commander. The ability "Circular Assault" now has a cooldown of 10 seconds (was 15 seconds) and applies the "Bleeding" effect.
- Bleeding Effect. Applies to a living target when its remaining health drops below 50%. The target loses 0.1%/0.2%/0.3%/0.4%/0.5% of its maximum health per second for 10 seconds. The absolute damage from bleeding cannot be less than 2/4/6/8/10 HP/sec.
ITEMS:
- New item "Frost Lotus". Can be collected in Magnataur Highlands (up to 3 pieces). Grants +5 STR, AGI, and INT for 60 seconds and permanently increases the hero's main attribute by 1.
- New item "Magical Dream-Mushroom". Can be collected in Mushroom Glade (up to 3 pieces). +33% to ability damage, +100% to mana regeneration speed. Regular attacks have a 50% miss chance. Detects invisible units. Duration - 60 seconds.
- New item "Ice Souvenir". Reward for killing the "Solid Ice Elemental". 2% chance to freeze the target for 1.5 seconds on attack. Grants +1 STR, +1 AGI, +1 INT. In water, can summon a "Minor Ice Elemental" for 30 seconds.
- New item "Treasure Seeker's Pouch". Sold at the Leatherworker's House. Doubles the chance to drop coins after killing a monster, increases the hero's luck by 3. When used, reveals the location of coins and treasures within a 2000 unit radius.
- New item "Dwarven Banner". Sold at Dun'Nor Fortress (requires reputation level 5). "Aura of Resilience": increases the defense of friendly and neutral units by 2 and reduces damage from magical and elemental attacks by 5%.
- New item "Nerubian Banner". Sold at Monolith of Azhad-Nerub (requires reputation level 5). "Aura of Sorcery": increases mana regeneration of friendly and neutral magical units by 1 HP/sec and increases heroes' ability damage by 7%.
- "Sin'dorei Banner" moved to the Commander's Estate, now requires reputation level 5 for purchase.
- "Trickster's Helm" now costs 500 gold and 1 crystal (was 900 gold and 1 crystal).
- "Rare Worg Pelt" now classified as "Cloak", added properties: DEF +1, health regeneration speed +1 HP/sec.
- "Icy Slicing Axe" now requires "Ice Souvenir" for crafting, freeze chance increased to 7% (was 6%), grants +6 STR, +3 AGI, +3 INT, freeze duration increased to 2 seconds (was 1.5 seconds).
CREEPS:
- Added a unique monster "Solid Ice Elemental".
- All bosses (including Gron'Gax and Turanh'arak) now have the "Unstoppable Might" effect, reducing stun duration and giving a chance (10-35%) to avoid certain control effects ("Stun", "Shock", "Deep Freeze").
MERCENARIES:
- Acolyte. Ability "Ritual Suicide" now resets the charge of the "Crown of Magic" item.
- Veteran. New HD model by Fugrim.
OTHER:
- Added full English voiceover (only for e.SD/e.Full versions).
- For Challenge, Director's, and Hardcore difficulty levels, an option for unlimited duration of "Forsaken's Gift" is now available. In this mode, neutral monsters receive a health regeneration bonus (+100%) and movement speed bonus (+30%).
- Pre-generated shadows of landscapes and objects are added for display in classic graphics mode (only for SD/Full versions).
- Added the ability to enable/disable sky display using text commands: -skybox on, -skybox off, -skybox reset.
- Added a complimentary shop. To activate it, download the corresponding file from the publicly available list of nicknames of those who supported the project's development: Google Sheets link. Detailed information is available in the "Readme and FAQs" sheet.
v1.34e
Release Date: 2024-05-08
BUGS FIXED:
- Minor memory leaks have been eliminated.
- Post-game statistics will now be saved to a file if the game session continued after loading a saved game.
HEROES:
- Ranger-Hunter. Ability "Bullseye Shot". Added cancellation of aiming if the target dies prematurely.
OTHER:
- Added a hint about the possibility to download a fix to correct the bug that causes the game to crash when pressing the "Quests" button (F9) in the Full version of the map for Warcraft III 1.26.
v1.34d
Release Date: 2024-03-26
BUGS FIXED:
- Fixed a bug with broken leveling of the “Master of Battle Totems” ability when playing on version Warcraft 1.29.2.
v1.34c
Release Date: 2024-03-22
BUGS FIXED:
- Fixed the overlay of the HP bar of the dummy hero "Unassigned skill points are available" on the main game interface in Reforged graphics mode (orange bars).
- Fixed a rare bug that made it impossible to prematurely complete the "Interception" quest.
v1.34b
Release Date: 2024-03-18
BUGS FIXED:
- Fixed client desynchronization when using "Interface Display" command in Warcraft Reforged versions 1.32+.
v1.34
Release Date: 2024-03-11
BUGS FIXED:
- Fixed a bug with the constant reduction of hero's vision after resurrection in the arena during nighttime.
FULL VERSION:
- Removed the repeating lightning sound when using "Thunderbolt Attack" in HD graphics mode.
- Fixed the animation of Mordin the Righteous when using "Divine Shield" in HD graphics mode.
QUESTS:
- War with the Scourge. From the destroyed buildings of the Scourge, you can pick up 100 or 200 gold.
- War with the Scourge. Now, for a fee, you can send the forces of Ogre Mercenaries to attack the Scourge base again. A siege catapult has been added to the mercenary troops.
ITEMS:
- Orb of Stone. Added property: +10% damage to buildings and targets with "Fortified" defense type.
- Orb of Darkness. Added property: 15 additional magical damage to the target with each attack.
HEROES:
- Nerubian Broodmother. Ability "Spider Glands". It will no longer automatically turn off when the hero is frozen.
OTHER:
- Ranks and point counting have been added to the post-game statistics. Points are awarded for: Speed of game completion (excluding cutscenes); Completion of intermediate quests; Reputation earned at settlements; Defeated bosses; Completion of mini-quests and secret missions; Learned abilities and talents; Completion with fewer deaths; Completion in Iron Will mode (only 1 load of any of your saves is allowed without penalty to points). The higher the game difficulty, the more points you can score.
- The following ranks have been added: The Singular Marvel (0); Servant of the Banshee Queen (1-99); Ice Road Wanderer (100-199); Celestial Glow Seeker (200-299); Veteran of the Frozen Wastes (300-399); Defender of the Frostbound Lands (400-499); Conqueror of the Dragonblight (500-599); Liberator from the Eternal Ice (600-699); Rising Myth of the North (700-799); Nemesis of the Lich King (800-899); Triumphant Conqueror of the Death (900-949); Greatest Hero of Northrend (950-999); ABSOLUTE LEGEND!!! (1000).
- Added the "Arena Champion" achievement (defeat all other players more times than they defeat you).
- Post-game statistics are now saved in a text file on the hard drive. For 1.26: Warcraft III\Logs\NorthrendRPG\ . For 1.31 and Reforged: Documents\Warcraft III\CustomMapData\NorthrendRPG\ .
- Added autosaves (in single-player) and reminders to save (in multiplayer). These options can be turned off/on from the "Hero Menu".
- Gron'Gax at the second level of his enhancement will gain the abilities "Wave of Power" and "Deliverance" (removes negative effects from a unit).
v1.33b
Release Date: 2024-02-28
BUGS FIXED:
- Fixed a bug in version 1.32c that caused the game to crash when a ship approached the eastern edge of the map.
- Nerubian Queen Patra'Omon will no longer sell her artifacts after the attack on the undead base begins.
QUESTS:
- War with the Scourge. After the attack begins, settlers and players will have a shared vision of units.
- Home Sweet Home (Misam'zaqir). Fixed a desynchronization between the displayed incubation time and the actual timer.
HEROES:
- Nerubian Broodmother. Feature "Poison Resistance". Property "Resistance to Corpse Poisons". Allows spreading existing "Vampirism" effects to attacks on the undead with a healing efficiency of 50% of the base values.
ITEMS:
- Crown of Magic. Cost increased to 6000 gold (was 5000) and 6 crystals (was 5). Mana costs increased to 400 (was 300).
- Mana Shield. The recipe now requires only 1 additional crystal (was 3).
MISCELLANEOUS:
- Instead of a dog, a Mana Wyrm has been added to the Elf Camp.
v1.33
Release Date: 2024-02-11
BUGS FIXED:
- Enhanced game save mechanism for stability and fewer failed saves.
HEROES:
- Level 35 heroes can now acquire 1 extra skill point in the "Training Hall" for 10k gold and 1 crystal.
- Hotkeys for commands and abilities on the control panel have been adjusted to match their positions on the panel (bottom to top, left to right): Q-W-E-R; A-S-D-F; Z-X-C-V.
- "Game Camera and Interface" submenu added option to toggle in-game interface for Warcraft versions 1.32+.
- Grenadier: "Full-Metal Golem" and its debris now grant vision to players. Zarbobams offers "Built-in Modulator" upgrade, enabling full control over the golem and allowing teleportation of the golem and its debris using the "Summon Mercenaries" ability.
QUESTS:
- "Nerubians": "Dark Tribute." Penalty per attribute reduced to -2 (was -3).
- "Mana Beasts and Where to Find Them": It's now possible to complete the mission without reward if no suitable creatures remain on map.
MERCENARIES:
- Ogre Sergeant: Removed the "Battle March" ability. Added the "Brute Force" ability: Utilizes strength and size advantages, weakening foes. Opponents with less current health than unit's max deal 15%/20%/25%/30% less damage. Conversely, the unit deal 30%/40%/50%/60% more damage to such targets.
ITEMS:
- A new items available for purchase at the "Mercenary Camp":
- Mercenary Legion Banner. Grants "Battle March" aura: +20% movement speed, +15% combat speed for nearby friendly and neutral units.
- Ironbreaker Smasher. Ogre hammer, shatters armor, crushes bones. Deals 20% more damage to targets with "Armor" defense type. 15% chance to stun the target for 1 sec on melee attack.
OTHER:
- A lightweight SD version of the map is available for download, including custom music, but without Reforged HD models.
v1.32c
Release Date: 2024-01-31
BUGS FIXED:
- Optimization of objects and models loaded into memory has been conducted to improve game performance and stability.
FULL VERSION:
- Information from the FAQ has been added to the "Camera and Interface" submenu - xgm.guru/p/northrend/faq-eng
v1.32b
Release Date: 2024-01-20
BUGS FIXED:
- Fixed the reoccurrence (bug returned in 1.32) of map encoding in Zlib format, which in some cases could cause the map to crash when pressing the "Quests" (F9) button.
QUESTS:
- Minor text corrections in dialogue windows.
MONSTERS:
- Gold and experience rewards for killing bosses have been reduced by an average of 15%-20%.
v1.32
Release Date: 2024-01-04
BUGS FIXED:
- Fixed a potential cause of network game desynchronization when using abilities in the area of bridges and ramps in some cases.
- Ability "Inferno." Now, summoned Infernals of 2nd and 3rd levels cannot be resurrected after death.
- "Bear Companion" will now be equipped with "Leather Barding," even if at the time of talent upgrade "Pack Bear" it was in transport.
- Fixed a bug with experience points being awarded for shooting corpse wagons at a hero group.
FULL VERSION:
- New HD model for Nerubian Broodmother by Vindorei.
HEROES:
- Now, each point of strength will additionally reduce damage from opponents' auto-attacks by 0.15%.
- "Hero Information." Now displays the value of additional damage absorption from auto-attacks.
- Nerubian Broodmother. Ability "Mass Brood." Visual effect has been changed.
QUESTS:
- "Mana Beasts and Where to Find Them." Map markers will now show the location of the "Detector of Magic" if the item is on the ground.
- "Interception." Added a hint about the time limit for completing the quest.
- "A Message." Changed the position of the marker on the map with the recommended area for installing the "Astral Relay Device."
CREEPS:
- "Barbed Arachnathid," "Magical Arachnathid." Ability "Poisoned Strike." Description of the ability has been corrected. Maximum reduction of target's attack and movement speed changed to 25% (was 80%).
ITEMS:
- "Nerubian Pheromone." New icon.
- "Rotten Fish." Information about provoking the "Indigestion" effect in monsters that swallow heroes has been added to the description.
v1.31c
Release Date: 2023-11-14
BUGS FIXED:
- Fixed map encoding in Zlib format, which could cause map crashes when pressing the "Quests" button (F9) in some cases.
- Minor corrections in quest dialogue replicas.
v1.31b
Release Date: 2023-09-26
OTHER:
- Made smoother movement over terrain irregularities for the following projectiles: "Boomerang Axe", "Accelerating Hammer", "Holy Grenade", "Blast-fishing Bomb".
v1.31
Release Date: 2023-09-23
BUGS FIXED:
- Improved game stability against desynchronization during long sessions.
- "Antidote" now correctly removes the "Parasite" effect.
FULL VERSION:
- Improved texture quality in SD graphics mode.
HEROES:
- Added visual effects for hero level-ups.
- Grenadier: "Smoke Grenade" ability now has a new smoke effect icon.
- Necrolyte: "Death and Decay" ability damage reduced to 8%/11%/14%/17%/20% (was 8%/12%/16%/20%/24%). Mana cost increased to 120/150/180/210/240 (was 120). Casting time added - 1.5 seconds. Range reduced to 700 units (was 900 units).
QUESTS:
- "War with the Scourge": Increased Dark Citadel's attack at higher difficulty levels. A new one Spirit Ziggurat has been added near the Scourge Base.
CREEPS:
- Some bosses will now attempt to retreat from combat away from their lairs.
- Ice Murloc: "Frost Attack" ability attack speed penalty reduced to 15% (was 25%), movement speed penalty reduced to 30% (was 50%).
ITEMS:
- Orb of Frost: Attack speed penalty reduced to 15% (was 25%), movement speed penalty reduced to 30% (was 50%).
- Vordrassil's Branch: Duration on heroes and creatures above level 5 reduced to 5 seconds (was 7 seconds).
OTHER:
- Tints are dimmed on certain creeps model variations in HD graphics mode.
v1.30b
Release Date: 2023-09-16
BUGS FIXED:
- Unintentional walkability in certain areas of the Undead and Nerubian regions, which occurred in the previous version, has been removed.
- A typo in the maximum level of the "Camouflage" ability for the Ranger-Hunter has been corrected.
v1.30
Release Date: 2023-09-01
BUGS FIXED:
- Mountain Champion: "Stone Form" no longer cancels "Battle Frenzy."
- Steam Tank: Fixed missing damage with "Cluster Rockets."
HEROES:
- Grenadier/Goblin Tinker: Added area of effect display for abilities "Cluster Bomb," "Plant Explosives," "Holy Hand Grenade," "Goblin Land Mine," "Fall of Goblinburg," and "Kaja'mite Battery."
QUESTS:
- Shipwreck: Added a hint for using the "Ship Navigation Map."
- Lost Dwarves: Added an extra objective to speak with the entangled dwarf.
ITEMS:
- Picking up attribute-boosting books now displays bonus values.
- Hand of Midas: Requires 6 crystals (was 5). Mana cost increased to 150 (was 100). Reduced gold bonus for transforming kills (-15%).
- Control Signal Modulator: Cooldown reduced to 20 seconds (was 30).
CREEPS:
- Strengthened creeps (+5% to +15% attributes): Faceless, Nerubians, Sasquatches, Wendigos, Revenants, Golems, Magnataurs, Dragonspawns.
- Adjusted boss movement speed. Turtle (-10), Murloc (+10), Arachnathid (+30), Spider (+30), Bear (+34), Furbolg (+30), Tuskarr (+10), Banshee (+30), Faceless (+35), Nerub (+30), Revenant (+30), Fallen Vrykul (+32), Wendigo (+40), Mammoth (+30), Sasquatch (+30), Golem (+44), Magnataur (+30), Dragonspawn (+30), Dragon (+28).
- Murlocs: "Safety Bubble" duration reduced to 3 seconds (was 4).
- Nerubians: "Web Attack" now deals 50% more damage to previously ensnared targets.
MERCENARIES:
- Naga Siren: Health increased to 400/536/668/800 (was 300/402/501/600). Damage increased to 28/35/42/49 (was 20/25/30/35). Armor increased to 1/2/3/4 (was 0/1/2/3).
- Glacial Monstrosity: Cost increased to 9 crystals (was 7).
- Ogre Magi: Cost increased to 4500 gold (was 4000).
- Ogre Sergeant: Cost increased to 6000 gold (was 5000).
v1.29
Release Date: 2023-06-12
BUGS FIXED:
- Demonologist Succubus: "Aura of Chaos" ability. Fixed a bug where the aura was not applied to the hero itself at level 5 skill upgrade.
- Fixed hero's voice lines not playing upon selection in Warcraft version 1.26.
FULL VERSION:
- New model for Yogg-Saron (by Explobomb).
HEROES:
- If the player controls only one hero, the game camera will now be moved along with the hero after teleportation.
- The movement speed bonus from being out of combat will now reset upon receiving (and dealing) sufficient damage from abilities.
QUESTS:
- "War with the Scourge". Added victory animation for settler units after the destruction of Black Citadel.
- "Conflict with the Drakkari". Fixed premature retreat of trolls sent to guard the barricade.
- "Evacuation". Added a hint about the time limit for completing the quest.
CREEPS:
- Crouching Snow Tiger: "Hide in Shadows" ability. It will no longer be available for player activation.
OTHER:
- Added information about the selected difficulty level to the post-victory statistics screen.
v1.28
Release Date: 2023-05-21
BUGS FIXED:
- Demonologist Succubus: "Aura of Chaos" ability now correctly calculates resistance to elemental and magical damage when the aura is active.
- "Annihilation Staff" will no longer permanently kill Gron'Gax during the arena battle.
- Extra unintended stun effect from "Steam Tank" attacks after using "Cluster Rockets" has been removed.
- Synchronization issue with sound playback has been fixed when players have different graphics modes enabled (SD and HD).
FULL VERSION:
- New HD models: Snow Tigers, Fortress of Dun-Nor (by Barorque, ShadiHD, Tamplier). Lich, Skeleton, Fallen Vrykul Thane (by ThatGuyFromBar).
- In Reforged graphics mode, standard HD models will be used for the following objects and units: Cannon Tower, Guard Tower, Pier, Scourge buildings, and Patra-Omon.
MERCENARIES:
- New mercenary: "Blademistress". Now joins the hero after completing the quest "A Message (Miltrana Foresthermit)" (replacing the "Archer").
- New mercenary: "Pioneer". Now joins the hero after completing the quest "The Lost Dwarves (Hagrim Flying Axe)" (replacing the "Rifleman").
v1.27
Release Date: 2023-04-24
- Public release of Northrend RPG e.