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The Zezenia Online Public Test Server is now open to all players! Based on a game snapshot taken earlier this week, you may log in to the test server by downloading the Test Client. Some of your character's progress after the snapshot may not be up to date.

Here's what's new in this update:



Zezenia has come a long way since the time Windows XP was the latest and greatest and 4:3 monitors were common. It's time to experience Zezenia from a new point of view with the Widescreen Update, which stretches the game area to a more immersive aspect ratio!



The ingame World Map has received a vibrant update with revised minimap icons that fill in previously missing areas and introduce new types of markers. Enjoy enhanced visibility with higher contrast icons and make use of a wide selection of new icons, making your navigation easier than ever!



Explore the vast array of outfits, hairpieces, beards, and accessories available in the updated Character Builder! It has been never easier to make your character truly your own.



This update marks the beginning of a new balance in Zezenia Online. The changes made are based on feedback solicited through private Focus Group and public community feedback. Our aim has been to buff classes that need it the most while addressing late game power creep for long term longevity of the game. While most changes add to the game, we believe that some nerfs must be made.


- Health Steal has been updated to cap excessive, balance breaking amounts of health steal. The updated calculation is based on the damage accumulated across all tiles and the player's total health, ensuring that a single combination can no longer fully heal a player.
- Dodge has been updated to cap excessive amounts. The new calculation is based on the player's Defending skill and Dodge from stats.



Shaman's Beast Call spell ascends to a new level with the Summon Tank (working title), a fierce beast to aid the party in battle. The tank charges targeted foes with melee and spell attacks, healing the party at a constant rate. Each summon lasts for 25 seconds, after which it casts a damage over time curse on nearby enemies.



Coming Soon: make your mark on Zezenia by participating in the Beast Name Contest to name the new summons! Join the official Discord server to catch the contest announcement later this week.




Shaman

- Burst of Speed has had its cooldown reduced to three minutes from five minutes.
- Hailstorm no longer slows down the Shaman or their party.
- Mortal Melody has been buffed to inflict more damage.
- Bonus +5 Talent Points have been moved from Spirituality to Healing in the talent tree.


The physical armor piercing damage of a ranger's arrows against warriors has been buffed. In the new formula a higher level and distance skill increases the amount of damage inflicted.

Marksman

- Arrow Volley has been upgraded to a targeted spell with a secondary area of effect on nearby monsters. It no longer paralyzes targets.
- Spread Shot's damage has been buffed by 20%, and it now has a 50% chance of paralyzing players. Paralyzed players have a visible indicator of their slowed down status.
- The drunken effect of (Strong) Bewilderment now applies to click walking, eliminating a flaw in the previous version of the spell. The duration of bewilderment has been reduced to 20 and 6 seconds respectively due to the newfound strength of the effect.
- Added a +33% distance skill bonus to Critical Continuum with Focus talent selected.
- Piercing Shot now fires an arrow on the target in addition to the current direction. Added a visible indicator to debuffed monsters.

Rogue

- Traps no longer slow down the Rogue or their party.
- Barbed Arrow now properly hits players standing on barrels.
- Short Escape now lasts 15 seconds with a cooldown of three minutes.
- Clarified description of Belligerent Focus.


Paladin

- Cleave is buffed to inflict the same damage across all tiles.
- Shield Slam now has a chance of stunning a monster for five seconds, disabling them from attacks and casting spells.
- Holy Sword's cooldown has been reduced to 10 seconds.



We are following your feedback closely on the forums, official Discord community server and reports in the Test Server. The testing will go on until the final changes are settled, and nothing is yet set in stone. These changes will set the direction for Zezenia Online's rebirth for the years to come. We hope that you like it!

Sincerely,
Zezenia Staff