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Combat Beta Update #4

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The Combat Beta Update #4 introduces adjustments based on player feedback.

  • New: Reduced hit chance required to hit an NPC from 25% to 1%.
  • Nerf: Lowered critical strike damage formula across all styles, with level 90 reduced from 60% to 35%.
  • Fixed: Reduced adrenaline gain from critical strike buffs from 10% to 6%, reverted off GCD Anticipation changes, and adjusted special attack damage.
Combat Beta Update #4

How to Access the Beta

Ready to try the Beta? Here’s how:

  • Jagex Launcher: Click this link.
  • Non-Jagex Launcher: Click here to log in normally.

On your first login, your live save is imported into the Beta. You can re-import your save into the Beta once per hour.

Giving Feedback

Focus your feedback on how the systems feel compared to live. We want to set a solid foundation for the combat changes.

Share your feedback via the #Combat-Beta channel or this subreddit thread.

What is Changing

We are toning down the amount of power being introduced in the beta to better manage damage distribution. Here are some of the changes:

Damage Potential

Reduced hit chance required to hit an NPC from 25% to 1%.

Critical Strike Damage

Lowered critical strike damage formula across all styles. Level 90 reduced from 60% to 35%.

Other Adjustments

  • Reduced adrenaline gain from critical strike buffs from 10% to 6%.
  • Reverted off-GCD Anticipation changes.
  • Adjusted damage of special attacks.
  • Optimized various abilities and their interactions.

As always, your feedback is crucial.

Read the full notes on secure.runescape.com, opens in a new tab

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