Welcome back to another exciting installment of our Tenril devlog series, where we delve deeper into the world of spellcasting and skill progression!

In our last update, we introduced the Skill Tree menu and unveiled the Biomancy path, offering passive enhancements to augment your combat prowess. Today, we're thrilled to unveil the next phase of character customization with the Pyromancy path, featuring blazing new spells and game-changing passive abilities. But that's not all; we've also revamped the spell selection system and enhanced the status effect menu for a smoother gameplay experience. Let's ignite the flames of excitement and dive into the latest developments in Tenril!

Spell swapping

Since the inception of spellcasting in Tenril, players have been unable to choose which spells to equip. Our new spell swapping menu resolves this issue elegantly. Positioned at the bottom right of the Skill Tree menu, this feature allows you to seamlessly swap spells in and out of your arsenal with ease. With intuitive filtering options and detailed spell descriptions, you'll have all the information you need to tailor your character to your preferred playstyle.

The new ability slot menu for swapping spells.

Once you select a slot, a comprehensive spell picker interface appears, providing detailed information about each spell to aid in your decision-making process. With a simple click, you can add spells to your repertoire, indicated by a convenient checkmark for added clarity.

The new skill selection screen showing all the details of a spell.

This intuitive system empowers players to tailor their character's abilities to suit their preferred playstyle, offering unprecedented customization options.

Pyromancy Path:

Prepare to ignite your journey with the scorching Pyromancy path, brimming with five dynamic perks, three formidable spells, and two game-changing passives. Let's take a closer look at what this blazing new path has to offer!

The new pyromancy path.

With two distinct paths to explore, each offering a unique array of abilities, the Pyromancy path expands your tactical options in combat. To unlock abilities in either path, players must first acquire the foundational skill, Scorched Air, as detailed in a previous devlog. 

From there, embark on a fiery odyssey, unlocking potent passives like Flame Craver and Destructive Power, alongside devastating spells such as one of our first spells, Flame Burst and Pyromancer's Fortitude which was explained in this post.

Flame Craver

Harness the power of Flame Craver, a dynamic passive that intensifies your connection to fire magic. As the flames build within you, so too does it outside as you are lit aflame, taking fire damage continuously! Witness the gradual escalation of this effect as you cast spells, accompanied by enhanced stamina regeneration and increased attack speed, culminating in a fiery symphony of destruction.

Starting off, you can see as the fire burns through your health, gradually increase with each stack of Flame Craver

Stamina regenerationis is dramatically improved, heres a comparison.

And lastly with the increasing power of Flame Craver, your attacks become faster:

Player without attack speed increase

Player with attack speed increase

Destructive Power:

Embrace the raw potency of Destructive Power, a straightforward yet formidable ability that amplifies the damage output of your pyromancy spells. With each incantation, your flames burn hotter, delivering a devastating 25% increase in damage. Behold the destructive potential of this augmentation as it transforms even the most modest spell into a force to be reckoned with.

For this spell, the base damage is 50 so the 25% increase in this one makes it deal 62 damage, imagine this combined with other passives in the future!

In tandem with these enhancements, we've undertaken significant revisions to the status effect system, enabling the stacking of effects like Flame Craver and facilitating the interaction of other passives with these mechanics. As we bid adieu to this week's update, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated community for accompanying us on this thrilling journey. Stay tuned for more exciting developments as we edge closer to our forthcoming content update!

Teaser for Next Update - Unveiling Martial Skills

Prepare to witness the culmination of our Skill Tree system with the highly anticipated introduction of Martial Skills! As the final frontier in character customization, Martial Skills will revolutionize gameplay by seamlessly integrating elements from all existing paths, allowing for unparalleled versatility and strategic depth.

Say goodbye to linear progression and hello to a dynamic skill system where boundaries blur, and possibilities abound. Whether you're a master of Biomancy, a pyromaniac at heart, or prefer the art of hand-to-hand combat, Martial Skills will empower you to forge your own path, combining abilities from multiple disciplines to create a truly unique playstyle.

But that's not all – alongside the debut of Martial Skills, we're embarking on a comprehensive overhaul of all skill trees, refining their structure to offer a more fluid and interconnected experience. Get ready to explore a labyrinth of possibilities as you navigate through branching paths and discover synergies between different abilities.

Stay tuned for this monumental update, where we'll unveil a brand new set of abilities, designed to elevate your gameplay to new heights. The future of Tenril awaits – are you ready to embrace the challenge and forge your legacy?