Grim Misadventure #55: Introducing Caster Weapons

[ibugsy]

Is Blackwood Wand going to get re-classed as a scepter? Please say yes.

Yes. That would be the answer.

The Blackwood Wand will also be converted into a Scepter (this change is retroactive).

[Xeilua]

HELL YEAH! Awesome update overall. I’m digging that Chillheart Scepter!

[Chameleon]

With the introduction of caster weapons, 22 new Epic items will be added to the, two of which can be crafted.

Not sure but there seems to be a word or two missing?:undecided:

Oh yeah, forgot to say the new weapons look great. Cant wait to encounter some fiend using them in game.

[Druthers]

Yes. That would be the answer.

The Blackwood Wand will also be converted into a Scepter (this change is retroactive).

Ok fail at reading… :o -1 internets for me.

[Silversaint]

Wooo~ those arts look amazing!

[Caudheur]

There is only one Zantai. The other is a phony.

B21 is on track for its original estimate.

Thank you one Zantai

[system]

I’m guessing daggers will occupy 1x2 spaces? If so, yay for the Shiv getting some friends.

edit: Oh, from the photos, apparently not. Ah well, still something to look forward to.

[system]

Hello and welcome back! Today’s Grim Misadventure will discuss the intricate implementation of incantation-inducing implements, or caster weapons for short. Caster weapons have been a topic of some discussion, both internally and here at the forums. With the impending release of our pure caster mastery, we decided that it was time to address the issue.

The fantasy of spark-throwing wands or staves do not really fit the lore and gritty world of Grim Dawn, so we had to consider what a weapon used by spellcasters in Cairn would actually be. In the end, we settled on two distinct weapon types: Daggers and Scepters. These two archetypes fit the vision of devious sorcerers slitting their palms over a ritual circle, or powerful priests swinging implements of righteous fire at the foul undead.

Some questions.
Will it be possible to have a weapon with two type of damage as base?
How will these weapons interact with skills using percent of weapon damage?
Blackwood Wand will be converted together with introducing caster weapons, will not?

There are very good art and idea in general.

[Mauricius]

Hell yeah another great update, the caster weapons looks awsome. This game is getting better all the time, it’s such a great thing to see a game like Grim Dawn evolve each time.

[mamba]

A very welcome addition, hope they make B21

[aoetje]

I am lately quite busy so haven’t played through new updates but seeing these updates makes me love the game more and more

When can we expect to play Arcanist? I need exact ETA as I will be booking some time off work

[system]

I am lately quite busy so haven’t played through new updates but seeing these updates makes me love the game more and more

When can we expect to play Arcanist? I need exact ETA as I will be booking some time off work

You can easy play Arcanist on Christmas holidays, I think

[system]

That chillheart sceptor is going to be amazing… I will be able to get 20/10 Night’s Chill again! NIghts Chill build is coming back, combined with the procs on the item I think it will work again (b20 killed it). WOO!

[wolfmane]

Oh, my, god. Becky, look at her epics.

[aoetje]

You can easy play Arcanist on Christmas holidays, I think

No no no…

1. My company works all year apart from 1 day…
2. Arcanist must be released earlier or else I am raiding Crate’s office with my buddies
3. I will just ring in sick

[ibugsy]

I am lately quite busy so haven’t played through new updates but seeing these updates makes me love the game more and more

When can we expect to play Arcanist? I need exact ETA as I will be booking some time off work

Early October was the last estimate given.

Work on the Arcanist mastery is progressing smoothly and we are preparing the final touches before it goes into closed testing. This is when we lock in the skill set and have the final icon art, spell effects and sound effects prepared. We expect the Arcanist, and Build 21 with it, to be available to the public by early October.

[DeMasked]

I am lately quite busy so haven’t played through new updates but seeing these updates makes me love the game more and more

When can we expect to play Arcanist? I need exact ETA as I will be booking some time off work

B21 will be released sometime early October. So perhaps 1-3 weeks would be my guess - if caster items are added it would probably delay that guess by a week or two.

There are no exact ETA for build releases.

On topic: looks good - will have to see how caster weapons vs non caster weapons compare when it comes to balance.

[Awsumpossum]

Absolutely thrilled with this implementation; direct response to feedback from the community. Excellent work.

[Torin]

Incredible how this game keeps getting better and better. I really hope you earn a ton of money once you do a full release.

[system]

This isn’t a Misadventure at all!

Concept looks really interesting, base magical damage looks righteous, art is as always spot on!
Are those Common daggers and scepters tied to a damage type by default? Hm, I’ll do some guessing.

Pic 1:1.Bleeding, 2.Fire, 3.Vitality, 4.Lightning(?) 5.Cold
Pic 2:1.,4.Fire, 2.Vit, 3.Cold, 5.Aether, 6.Chaos

Great stuff, looking forward to see those daggers and scepters in action!