Developer Neowiz continues to fine-tune the individual classes in Bless Online. With the current patch, some classes are finally playable in PvP, while overpowered classes have been weakened. Additionally, players can battle in the 3v3 Arena, and there are new set rewards. However, one problem remains
The class balance is being adjusted, and fans are loving it
The class balance in Bless Online still needs fine-tuning: The fans agree that the classes in Bless are still unbalanced:
- Paladins can withstand too much
- Berserkers are unplayable
- and Rangers deal too little damage.
However, the new patch addresses these issues and especially makes Ranger and Berserker players happy.
The Berserker is now playable:
- Berserkers can now charge abilities at 75% of their original movement speed. Before the patch, they crawled around at 25% of their movement speed.
- The class damage has been increased to make it more playable below level 30.
- The Berserker’s bleeding effect now increases damage by 0.5% for every 1% missing health points. Previously, it was only 0.0.25%. However, they cannot be healed during this time.
Rangers finally deal damage:
- Rangers can now move with every chargeable skill. While the “Snipe” ability is being charged, movement speed is reduced by 50%.
- The cooldown of some chain and non-chain abilities has been reduced. This allows the Ranger to react more flexibly to their opponents.
- Other abilities can now be used while “Rapid Fire” and “Focused Fire” are being channeled.
- Some Ranger skills have been enhanced with positional control or crowd control effects.
Guardians are being weakened:
- The damage of their abilities has increased by 8%.
- However, the Guardian now has fewer abilities that can stun. Instead, they silence or root opponents.
Paladins perform better in PvE:
- The damage of Paladins has increased by about 30% so they can hunt monsters faster in solo play.
- The cooldown of some damage abilities of the Paladin has been increased.
Mages are getting a bit stronger:
- The class damage increases by 7%.
In the Arena, you can let loose every evening
When does the Arena open? Every evening between 6 PM and 1 AM, the gates of the Certanon Arena open. Players from Bless Online can register for the show fights via the War UI in the system menu.
You can either venture into the Arena alone or with a friend. Once 6 players are found, the match can begin.
How to win in the Arena:
- A match consists of 5 rounds, each lasting 10 minutes. A match can last a maximum of 50 minutes.
- The first team to win 3 rounds wins. Alternatively, your team wins if all players of the opposing faction die or leave the arena.
- If players are still alive at the end of a 10-minute round, the faction with the most living players wins.
Utilize the new equipment effects
Wear armor and receive bonuses. In line with the release of the 3v3 Arena, players now receive passive bonuses when wearing class-appropriate gear made from special materials. The effect depends on the number of equipped items and the level. There are different effects when players are over level 30.
The classes have the following effect types:
Rangers:
- Defense effect: The evasion rate is increased
- Attack effect: The combat strength and crit chance are increased
- Other effect: The acceleration increases
Berserkers:
- Defense effect: The parry rate or positional control is increased
- Attack effect: The combat strength is increased
- Other effect: Health points increase
Paladins:
- Defense effect: The block rate or magical defense increases
- Attack effect: The hybrid attack power and skill power increase
- Other effect: Wisdom increases
Guardians:
- Defense effect: The chance to block increases
- Attack effect: The combat strength increases
- Other effect: Health points increase
Mages:
- Defense effect: The evasion rate or magical defense increases
- Attack effect: The skill power increases
- Other effect: The mana regeneration increases
The fans are still not satisfied
It was about time for a change. For some players, the balance changes are just what Bless Online needed right now. Fans say they are having fun in PvP again and no longer feel weak with their class. However, the positive mood is overshadowed by declining player numbers. Some players suggest their fellow players to abandon their old characters and move to more populated servers.
Therefore, players hope that Neowiz soon conducts a server merger to bring players together on as few servers as possible. Particularly for large-scale PvP, such as the Peninsular War, high player numbers are essential.
