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PATCH NOTESUPDATE 1.198

Update 1.198 Patch Notes

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JUL 13, 20262 MIN READ

Patch 1.198 was released on July 14, 2026. Here’s the full patch notes.

New Hero

Added a new Draconis hero Kyno - Scrapforge Prodigy.
Added a trial event for Kyno - Scrapforge Prodigy.
Event Time: 15/07/2026 00:00 UTC
Added a Bountiful Trials event for Kyno – Scrapforge Prodigy, as well as its Arena of Trials event “Guild Trials”.
Event Time: 15/07/2026 00:00 UTC

New Mythic Gear

  • Added a new tier of gear: Mythic T5 gear.
Overview: After the update, an all-new equipment tier will be available-Mythic T5 gear. Max-level Mythic T4 can be upgraded to Mythic T5 by spending the new “Rune Core” material.

  • The Gear Resonance feature for Mythic T4 and Mythic T5 gear will also be released at the same time. As you upgrade and develop your gear, you’ll unlock various resonance effects.
  • Adjustments to Mythic T1-T4 Gear Upgrade Materials
  • After the update, upgrading Mythic T1-T4 gear will require spending the new “Rune Stone” material.
  • Old T1-T4 upgrade stone materials will remain in your backpack. You can use the Material Swap feature to exchange your old stones for the new Rune Stones.
  • Before swapping, the screen will show the number of old materials consumed, as well as the number of new Rune Stones you’ll receive. You must confirm before the swap is completed.

New Additions and Improvements

  • Event Launch: Illusory Journey
Event Time: 15/07/2026 00:00 UTC
Event Description: In this unique fantasy realm, you can meet and get to know heroes anew, embarking on a special journey with them. Start from scratch to collect and train heroes, develop your formations, and take on a variety of stages.
In This Update:

  • Added a new Tactic mechanic. After clearing certain nodes within a stage, you can choose one of several Tactics, which will provide different boosts for the remainder of the stage and make your progression easier-and more fun!
  • Season theme: Rowan’s Gift. Added a new Merchant Coin mechanic. Merchant Coins can be used to quick-clear stages or purchase certain special Tactics. Merchant Coins can be obtained from Daily Gifts, Illusion Passes, and certain Tactic.
  • The list of available heroes is subject to change. For details, please refer to the game.
  • Please view the event page for more details on the adjustments made.
  • Event Launch: Spire Contest
Event Time: 24/07/2026 00:00 UTC
Overview: Adventurers explore as a guild, accumulate guild treasure, and then split the rewards during the calculation phase.
  • Oath Mark Codex Update
Overview: Added the new Mauler hero, Talimar – Hook of the Wastes.
  • Nightmare Corridor Update
Overview: The Astral Devourer is replaced with the Demonic Puppet (Radiant).

Hero Adjustments and Changes

  • Blade Ridge
  • Improved the performance cost of her skill mechanics. Actual battle effects remain.
  • Raine - Death’s Denier
  • Fixed a bug in which, under certain extreme conditions, the Bounty did not trigger properly.
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