Polaris Bond

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Patch Summary

NEW CHARACTER

Gameplay Changes

  • New items have been added as Total Recharge rewards.
    • [Total Recharge Rewards Shop] has been added. Players can exchange [Character Recruitment Vouchers], [Weapon Forging Tickets], and [CUB Exchange Tickets], all of which can be acquired as a part of newly added Total Recharge rewards, for characters (up to Lamia: Lost Lullaby as of Polaris Bond patch), weapons, and CUBs.
  • The amount of Trade Vouchers acquired from the Tactical Assessment Manual has been increased.
    • Basic Intel: 2,000 → 2,000 (no change)
    • Encrypted Intel: 7,500 → 8,000
    • Top-secret Intel: 14,000 → 15,000
  • Maximum amount of serum stored from passive recovery has been increased from 160 to 240.
  • Maximum System Rank in Dormitory Commission has been increased to 8. System Rank 8 increases the number of available commission slots from 6 to 8.
  • Norman Revival Plan changes:
    • When a new round of Norman Revival Plan begins, all mines will open at once. Players can challenge subsequent mines consecutively without having to wait for new mines to open.
    • Combat Points have been removed. There is no longer any limitation on how many stages players can challenge every day.
    • Tantalum Ores will no longer be collected every day. Instead, they can now be acquired directly after clearing the mines as mission rewards.
    • The electricity system has been streamlined. Electricity is no longer generated gradually every day. Instead, electricity can be directly allotted to each mine. In addition, electricity can no longer be allotted to HP.
    • The number of stages in each mine has been reduced. In addition, [Purifying Site] stages have been removed.
    • The [Regular Battle] difficulty can no longer be selected. Players whose Commandant Level is below 85 will be automatically assigned to [Regular Battle]. Once the Commandant Level reaches 85, players will be automatically assigned to [Pioneer Battle].
    • [Redstone Mine] has been removed and [Chasm Mine] has been added to [Pioneer Battle]. Players can challenge [Chasm Mine] upon clearing [Cloud Mine].
    • BP requirement for triggering Perfect Tactics has been lowered for most mines.
    • [Cover Tactic] stages have been removed. Rewards from [Cover Tactic] have been reallocated to other mission rewards.
    • In [Pioneer Battle], Bollie Mine can now be automatically completed. In [Regular Battle], Stratum Mine can now be automatically completed. The auto-completion feature is unlocked upon clearing all missions that correspond to each mine.
      • [Pioneer Battle] (Commandant Level 85 and above): Can auto-complete the 1st-4th Mines
      • [Regular Battle] (Commandant Level 1-84): Can auto-complete the 1st-3rd Mines
    • Elements that are currently not featured in the mine will receive a minor DMG buff in every team slot. For instance, if a mine requires two team slots that give Physical and Dark DMG buff respectively, both slots will also receive minor Fire, Lightning, and Ice DMG buffs.
  • Stronghold Changes:
    • Milestone rewards for Stronghold have been added. Upon clearing a certain number of Stronghold stages, players will receive corresponding milestone rewards.
    • One-click clear feature has been added. If the average BP of the Constructs deployed surpasses the required BP, one-click clear feature can be used to quickly clear the stage. This feature is only available up till Chapter 12.
    • Reduced the maximum number of teams required for Stronghold stages from 5 to 3.
    • The limit on the number of times the player can attempt Stronghold stages has been removed.
    • Stronghold stages no longer consume serum. Following this change, clearing Stronghold stages will no longer reward Commandant and character EXP.
  • Clash Reflection Changes:
    • [Voidmirror Zone] has been added. [Paradox Zone] has been taken out of the rotation and added to [Spill Point].
  • Derived From Matrix Changes:
    • A new Memory set, [Alphons], has been added.

Revamped Memory Effects

  • A new Uniframe Memory set, Liliana, has been added.
Liliana 2-Piece Set Effect:
ATK increases by 5%. Extra DMG Bonus increases by 5%.

4-Piece Set Effect:
While in Matrix, Extra DMG Bonus increases by 10%.

6-Piece Set Effect:
Upon entry or switching in, all Elemental DMG and Physical DMG increase by 15% for 8s.
Shakespeare
Shakespeare 		4-Piece Set Effect:
Extra DMG Bonus increases by 10%. Attacking a target inflicts them with Burn, which decreases the target’s Fire Resistance by 15%. Burn lasts for 8s and has a 10s cooldown against the same target. Attacking a target inflicted with Burn causes an explosion that deals 600% Fire DMG. This effect has a 6s cooldown against the same target.
Heisen
Heisen 		4-Piece Set Effect:
Extra DMG Bonus increases by 10%. Attacking a target inflicts them with Electrocute, which decreases the target’s Lightning Resistance by 15%. Electrocute lasts for 8s and has a 10s cooldown against the same target. Attacking a target inflicted with Electrocute causes a thunderstorm that deals 600% Lightning DMG. This effect has a 6s cooldown against the same target.
Bathlon
Bathlon 		4-Piece Set Effect:
Extra DMG Bonus increases by 10%. Attacking a target inflicts them with Corruption, which decreases the target’s Dark Resistance by 15%. Corruption lasts for 8s and has a 10s cooldown against the same target. Attacking a target inflicted with Corruption causes an explosion that deals 600% Dark DMG. This effect has a 6s cooldown against the same target.
Chen Jiyuan
Chen Jiyuan 		4-Piece Set Effect:
Extra DMG Bonus increases by 10%. Attacking a target inflicts them with Frost, which decreases the target’s Ice Resistance by 15%. Frost lasts for 8s and has a 10s cooldown against the same target. Attacking a target inflicted with Frost causes Ice Explosion that deals 600% Ice DMG. This effect has a 6s cooldown against the same target.
Patton
Patton 		2-Piece Set Effect:
ATK increases by 3%. Physical DMG increases by 7%.

4-Piece Set Effect:
Extra DMG Bonus increases by 10%. Attacking a target inflicts them with Laceration, which decreases the target’s Physical Resistance by 7%. Laceration lasts for 8s and has a 10s cooldown against the same target. Attacking a target inflicted with Laceration causes an explosion that deals 600% Physical DMG. This effect has a 6s cooldown against the same target.
Da Vinci
Da Vinci 		4-Piece Set Effect:
When QTE is triggered, triggers another character's QTE. 8s cooldown. If there are 3 characters on the field, ATK is increased by 20% for 2s.
Catherine
Catherine 		4-Piece Set Effect:
When taking damage, gains a shield worth 1,000 HP and increases Physical DMG of self by 15% for 5s. 8s cooldown.
Einsteina
Einsteina 		4-Piece Set Effect:
When taking damage, releases an elemental aura, gaining 20% Elemental Resistance against all elements for 5s. Elemental DMG dealt increases by 15% when the aura is present. 8s cooldown.
Condelina
Condelina 		4-Piece Set Effect:
Basic Attacks have a 50% chance to go berserk, increasing the Extra Damage Bonus of Basic Attack by 20% for 5s. 8s cooldown.

MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES

  • Individual character stories have been added to the Commandant’s birthday celebration. All character stories can be viewed in the codex after watching the birthday event story.

Global Patch Notes

Polaris Bond Overview

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Official Patch Notes

MAINTENANCE TIME

2024/12/4, 02:00 - 09:00 (UTC)

MAINTENANCE COMPENSATION

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I. NEW MEMBER / WEAPON / COATING

1. New Character

Qu: Shukra

Info: S-Rank Ice Attacker

  • 100% rate up in [Themed Event Construct] and [Fate Themed Construct] research during 2024/12/4 (after maintenance) - 2025/1/2, 07:59 (UTC)

2. New 6★ Weapon

Akasha Keyblade

Info: 6★ Qu: Shukra exclusive Longsword

  • 80% rate up in [Target Weapon] research since 2024/12/4 (after maintenance).

3. New S-Rank CUB

Huiyu

Tag: Damage, Crowd Control Recommended for Qu: Shukra

  • 100% rate up in [CUB Target] research during 2024/12/4 (after maintenance) - 2025/1/2, 07:59 (UTC).

4. New Character Coatings

1) Ashen Wings (Qu: Shukra Exclusive SFX Coating)

Price: 168 RC (30% off)
  • Duration: 2024/12/4 (after maintenance) - 2025/1/9, 07:59 (UTC)

2) Revival Remedy (No. 21: Feral Exclusive SFX Coating)

Price: 168 RC (30% off)
  • Duration: 2024/12/4 (after maintenance) - 2025/1/9, 07:59 (UTC)

5. New Weapon Coatings

1) Flaming Snow (Longsword Weapon Coating)

Duration: 2024/12/4 (after maintenance) - 2025/1/9, 07:59 (UTC)
  • Price: 28 RC (30% off)

2) Bloom and Boom (Claw Blades Weapon Coating)

Duration: 2024/12/11 08:00 - 2025/1/9, 07:59 (UTC)
  • Price: 28 RC (30% off)

3) Star Dragon Fist (Robotic Arm Weapon Coating)

Duration: 2024/12/4 (after maintenance) - 2025/1/10, 01:59 (UTC)

Acquisition: Purchase [Top-secret Intel] in [Tactical Assessment Manual] to unlock coating access. Achieve rating level 40 to claim the coating.

6. Grandiose Glamor Coating Research

1) Grandiose Glamor (Vera: Garnet Exclusive SFX Coating)

Duration: 2024/12/11 08:00 - 2025/1/9, 07:59 (UTC)
  • - Acquisition: Redeem event tokens [Heroic Song] with Black Cards or Rainbow Cards, and consume Heroic Song to draw for various rewards in the [Grandiose Glamor] special research event. The coating Grandiose Glamor is guaranteed within 10 pulls.

2) Spear Champion (Banner Spear Weapon Coating)

Duration: 2024/12/11 08:00 - 2025/1/9, 07:59 (UTC)
  • The accompanying weapon coating matched with the Grandiose Glamor coating is also available as a reward in the coating research event.
  • During the coating research event, the special story event [Lightning and Thunder] featuring full Putonghua dubbing will also be available for you to learn the story behind Vera's new coating.
  • Please refer to the dedicated event note or the in-game event page for more information.

II. NEW STORY

Polaris Bond

Duration: 2024/12/4 (after maintenance) - 2025/1/10, 01:59 (UTC)

Requirement: Commandant Lv.≥40
  • Many incentives can result in the awakening of a machine, among which hatred is unlikely but never an exception. As the chaotic battle unfolded inside the Tabula Akasha built to perpetuate civilization, "the Emperor" of the Church of Machina and the sovereign of Kowloong confronted each other with their convictions on humanity collided. The grudge to destroy and the will to protect, which side will prevail?

III. NEW EVENT

1. Sovereign's Purge

Duration: 2024/12/4 (after maintenance) - 2025/1/2, 07:59 (UTC)

Requirement: Clear Normal Story 2-4
  • Sovereign's Purge is the new trial stage of Qu: Shukra to help familiarize yourself with the new character. Learn the basic maneuvers and mechanics of Shukra in the tutorial stages and fight through the challenge stages to deepen your mastery of her skills.

2. Kowloong's Greatest Merchant

Duration: 2024/12/4 (after maintenance) - 2025/1/5, 06:59 (UTC)

Requirement: Commandant Lv.≥40
  • Become a merchant aiming to expand your business all over Kowloong in this new simulation game mode! Build up your own city and explore business routes to earn Copper Coins and scores, and obtain event tokens based on the scores you obtained.
  • Consume event tokens to redeem various rewards including the chat stamps [Overnight Millionaire], [Fantasy Time], and [Boss Lady].

3. Myriad Wares

Duration: 2024/12/4 (after maintenance) - 2025/1/9, 06:59 (UTC)

Requirement: Commandant Lv.≥40
  • Clear the Myriad Wares stages repeatedly to obtain the event tokens [Kowloong Voucher] that can be used to exchange for rewards in the event shop [Vermilion Beams].

4. Event Shop - Vermilion Beams

Duration: 2024/12/4 (after maintenance) - 2025/1/10, 01:59 (UTC)

Requirement: Commandant Lv.≥40
  • Use the event token [Kowloong Voucher] to redeem rewards at the Vermilion Beams.
  • New memory set: Ji Bo'an
  • Limited item: Antique Book (Qu's favorite gift)
  • Other materials include partial 6★ Memory sets, basic training and enhancing materials, CUB training materials, and 6★ Memory Shards.

5. Tainted Light

Duration: 2024/12/5, 07:00 - 2024/12/23, 06:59 (UTC)

Requirement: Commandant Lv.≥40
  • Face the latest Boss "The Emperor" in this challenge mode. The Boss will become more powerful and gain access to extra skills along the five stages of progressive difficulties.
  • Complete event missions to obtain various rewards including a limited collectible [The Emperor's Data Sample].

6. Fall Letters

Duration: 2024/12/5, 07:00 - 2025/1/2, 06:59 (UTC)

Requirement: Commandant Lv.≥20
  • Log in daily and open the fall letters from your fellow Constructs to obtain up to 14 free research attempts! Do note that the free research attempts will reset and expire if not claimed and used. Catch the chance while you can!

7. Lightning and Thunder

Duration: 2024/12/11, 07:00 - 2025/1/9, 06:59 (UTC)

Requirement: Commandant Lv.≥40
  • Embark onto a Kowloong-style adventure with the Cerberus! The malicious three now have access to new Synergy Battle Skills and a Synergy Signature Move, enabling them to annihilate enemies like never before!
  • The story is featured with full Putonghua dubbing, don't miss out!

8. Magic Square Bounce

Duration: 2024/12/18, 07:00 - 2025/1/5, 06:59 (UTC)

Requirement: Commandant Lv.≥40
  • The multiplayer co-op game mode returns with your favorite chibi characters! Dodge the obstacles while dealing damage to the boss to earn scores. The higher the score, the better rewards you will get!
  • Finish event tasks to obtain various rewards including a limited collectible ["Square-speare"].

IV. CHARACTER UPGRADE

Leap System Unlocked - Vera: Garnet

Duration: 2024/12/4 (after maintenance) - Permanent
  • Leap system is unlocked for Vera: Garnet. You may now significantly enhance Garnet's capability by unlocking and upgrading Leap skills. Reaching certain Leap skill levels will grant new skill effects and performances.

V. UPDATE

1. Memory System Optimization

1. Added new Uniframe Memory set [Liliana].
2. Adjusted the effects of the [Patton] Memory set. The new effects are listed as follows. 2-piece: ATK increases by 3% and Physical DMG increases by 7%.
4-piece: Extra DMG Bonus increases by 10%. Attacking a target will inflict them with Impale, reducing their Physical Resistance by 7% for 8s (10s cooldown on the same target). Attacking targets affected by Impale will trigger an Explosion that deals 600% Physical DMG (6s cooldown on the same target).
3. Adjusted the 4-piece effects of the [Shakespeare], [Heisen], [Bathlon], and [Chen Jiyuan] Memory set. The new effects are listed as follows.
4-piece: Extra DMG Bonus increases by 10%. Attacking a target will inflict them with [debuff corresponding to Energy type], reducing their [Energy type] Resistance by 15% for 8s (10s cooldown on the same target). Attacking targets affected by [debuff corresponding to Energy type] will trigger a [damage corresponding to Energy type] that deals 600% DMG (6s cooldown on the same target).
The debuffs corresponding to Energy types include: Fire - Burn, Lightning - Electrocute, Ice - Frost, Dark - Corruption, Physical - Impale.
4. Adjusted the 4-piece effect of the [Condelina] Memory set. The new effect is listed as follows.
4-piece: Basic Attacks have a 50% chance to go berserk, increasing the Extra Damage Bonus of Basic Attack by 20% for 5s. 8s cooldown.
5. Adjusted the 4-piece effect of the [Da Vinci] Memory set. The new effect is listed as follows.
4-piece: When QTE is triggered, triggers another character's QTE. 8s cooldown. If there are 3 characters on the field, ATK is increased by 20%.
6. Adjusted the 4-piece effect of the [Catherine] Memory set. The new effect is listed as follows.
4-piece: When taking damage, gains a shield that absorbs 1000 DMG, as well as increasing the Physical DMG dealt by 15% for 5s. 8s cooldown.
7. Adjusted the 4-piece effect of the [Einsteina] Memory set. The new effect is listed as follows.
4-piece: When taking damage, releases an elemental aura, gaining 20% Elemental Resistance for 5s. All Elemental DMG dealt increases by 15% when the aura is present. 8s cooldown.

2. New Features & System Optimizations

1. Added new events to the [Derived from Matrix] game mode. Also added new Standby Equipment [Alphonse].
2. Added [Illusion Zone] to the [Clash Reflection] game mode. Moved [Paradox Zone] to [Spill Point].
3. Removed [Redstone Mine] and added [Abyssal Mountain Mine] to the [Norman Revival Plan] game mode. The Auto Clear feature is now available for [Stratum Mine] and [Bollie Mine].
4. Added new CD player track [Homecoming Voyage] to the Bureau Shop.
5. Added new progress rewards to the [Stronghold] game mode.
6. Optimized the display priority of Memories in the [Weapon Harmony] - [Bind Memory] screen.
7. Optimized the display area of weapon coatings for Noctis: Indomitus' weapon type [Robotic Arm].
8. Optimized the upper limit of the serum gauge. The upper limit for serum restored over time is now 240.
9. Optimized serum consumption for [Stronghold] game mode. Challenging Stronghold stages no longer consumes serum, whereas Squad EXP and Character EXP will not be granted upon clearing the said stages.
10. Optimized the setting details for each default graphic setting tier. A difference in graphic performance after the update could be seen after the update, given that you had been using the default settings. You may readjust the setting details in the Graphics settings.
11. Fixed the issue where the sound effect for the transformation of Watanabe: Epitaph's weapon Trailblade is missing.
12. Lowered the number of teams required for challenging [Stronghold] stages from 5 to 3 teams.
13. Added Quick Clear feature to [Stronghold] stages up until chapter 12. You may use Quick Clear to finish the stages with one tap given the average Battle Power of members deployed exceeding the required number.


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