In today's article, we will introduce two new classes debuting with the expansion.
Beastbane
The Beastbane is a melee, order-oriented class that scales with the number of beasts you've hunted.
This class unlocks the ability to wield two melee weapons, a feature that has been highly requested by players in the past.
Dual-wielding weapons simultaneously applies the buffs of both, making the class as strong as the quality of gear you can find. This ability is balanced by the significant number of points required to fully unlock it.
If you enjoy investing heavily in passive skills and tearing through enemies with auto-attacks rather than relying on active abilities, this class is perfect for you.
Doombringer
The Doombringer is a chaos-oriented support class that is not dependent on any specific weapon.
Designed to be chaotic and counterintuitive, it’s a unique choice for those looking to experiment with something different. Its skills scale with the number of negative talents you possess, as well as with the newly introduced cursed gear.
Notable abilities include an AOE skill that charms enemies, turning them against one another and cursed eyes that grow stronger with time.
The class also offers a range of supportive skills, such as the ability to summon a container on demand to store loot, etc.
Both classes are showcased in this video: https://youtu.be/8ZiASLtiUSA
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As the year turns and the cold deepens, we look to Morana, the goddess of winter and death.
In the actual mythology, Morana was not well-loved by worshippers, leaving few preserved stories about her. In some regions, her tales were even conflated with those of Mokosh, blurring the lines between them.
One ritual tied to Morana has survived: a doll of straw, made in her image, is beaten, drowned, and burned to drive her away and shorten winter's hold.
The Game’s Lore:
In Svarog's Dream, Morana plays a central role, guiding souls to Veles in the underworld.
One tale tells of a village built around her shrine, where a powerful magician-priest rose to the status of a demigod, turned to other gods, and even dared to challenge Morana to a duel.
The battle ended in devastation, Morana obliterated the village and froze an entire region in eternal winter. The priest survived, though his body was shattered, forcing him to craft a mask and robe to conceal his ruined form.
You can find this priest in the southeastern parts of the map, where he is known as the Priest Guardian.
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That’s all for this preview article.
Happy New Year, happy holidays, and we’ll see you next year!
