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A chronological feed of everything shaping the current ET Group B.V. meta – from hotfixes and Q&As to tournaments and mobile upgrades.

Patch Notes 1.12 Version 1.12 All Platforms

Patch Notes 1.12 – Precision, Performance, and PvP Clarity

Live patch · Gameplay, UI & balance

Patch 1.12 sharpens the feel of every cast by cleaning up hit registration, smoothing UI feedback, and retuning key spells that dominated early Australian ranked ladders.

Core Gameplay Adjustments

  • Projectile Hitboxes: Narrowed cone projectiles so skilled sidesteps and micro-dodges matter more in close duels.
  • Dash Windows: Added a short post-dash invulnerability frame to reward aggressive repositioning instead of passive kiting.
  • Collision Logic: Smoothed interactions with arena edges to stop players from snagging on neon rails during tight orbits.

Spell Balancing Highlights

  • Inferno Lance: Slight base damage reduction, but improved burn clarity so enemies can track damage-over-time better.
  • Glacial Lock: Freeze duration reduced in PvP, but chill stacks ramp faster for sustained control builds.
  • Prismatic Surge: Improved scaling with crit chance gear to support late-game burst mages.

UI & Quality of Life

  • New damage source indicators show which element struck you last, helping players learn counters faster.
  • Round recap cards now summarise top damage spells, survivability, and movement distance covered.
  • Improved colour contrast and text scaling for accessibility on smaller Android screens.

Strategy tip: with Glacial Lock toned down, pure freeze chains are weaker. Try pairing it with dash resets and mobility buffs from the latest shadow line instead.

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Dev Q&A Design Team

Dev Q&A – Reading the Arena Like a Combat Puzzle

Interview · Future features & design philosophy

We sat down with the ET Group B.V. design team to unpack how they read combat data from high-ranked Oceania lobbies and how that shapes future spell kits, arenas, and matchmaking tweaks.

Highlights from the Q&A

  • On upcoming features: The team is exploring arcane tempo buffs that reward hit streaks without snowballing low-rank matches.
  • On community feedback: Australian players strongly requested clearer counterplay to chain-stun builds, prompting the chill and stun reworks in Patch 1.12.
  • On arena evolution: Future layouts will lean into multi-layered cover and rotating sightlines to encourage movement-heavy play.

What It Means for Your Playstyle

Designers emphasised that hybrid builds and skill expression through movement will sit at the centre of upcoming updates. That means players who master orb walking, predictive dashes, and angle control will benefit most.

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Featured Community Highlights Weekly Spotlight

Community Highlights – Spell Chains, Arena Tech & Leaderboard Legends

Showcase · Top plays & builds

This week's spotlight celebrates the most inventive spell combos, arena builds, and breakout ladder runs from ET Group B.V. players across Australia.

Community highlight battle scene with multiple spell effects colliding in a neon arena
Australian contenders trading neon bursts mid-arena, stacking elemental effects for explosive takedowns.

Spotlighted Combos & Builds

  • Triple-Weave Surge: A timing-focused rotation weaving fire, ice, and arcane for layered slows into burst windows.
  • Barrier Orbit Tank: A survivability build focused on shield uptime and circular kiting around mid pillars.
  • Disengage Dash Assassin: A glass-cannon setup using chained dashes and shadow teleports to pick isolated targets.

Want your gameplay featured in the next highlight reel? Share your best clips and loadouts through our contact form with the subject line Community Highlights.

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Event Competitive

Event Announcement – Elemental Clash Tournament

Tournament · Dates, prizes & entry info

The Elemental Clash Tournament is official. This limited-time event pits the region's sharpest spellcasters against each other in accelerated survival rounds built around rotating elemental modifiers.

Key Details

  • Format: Solo PvP survival rounds with escalating arena hazards.
  • Schedule: Weekend brackets with Oceania-friendly match times.
  • Entry: Open to all ranks; matchmaking groups players by MMR.

Prizes

  • Exclusive arcane aura cosmetic for top finishers.
  • Profile badges and arena banners for bracket champions.
  • Community feature slots in upcoming highlight articles.

Preparation Tips

  • Practice element-specific counters so you can swap builds between rounds.
  • Drill corner peeks and cover swaps in the newest arenas.
  • Refine at least one safe macro build and one high-risk burst setup.
Sneak Peek New Spells

Sneak Peek – Lightning & Void Spells Teaser

Preview · Element expansions

The next wave of elemental power is crackling on the horizon. The team revealed an early look at unreleased lightning and void spells that promise aggressive new playstyles for duelists and roamers.

Concept art teaser of new lightning-based spells arcing across a neon arena
Concept art showing chained lightning arcing between targets under a darkened neon sky.

Design Goals for the New Elements

  • Lightning: High-velocity casts focused on instant punish windows for exposed targets.
  • Void: Space-warping control tools that bend positioning and disrupt tight formations.
  • Hybrid Paths: Combining lightning or void with existing elements to unlock fresh build archetypes.

According to the designers, lightning is built for players who can quickly read misplays, while void rewards patients casters who control choke points and sightlines.

See Current Spell & Power Line-Up
Mobile Update Android

Mobile Update – Android Performance Boost

Technical · Frame rate & stability

Android players across Australia should feel ET Group B.V. responding faster, looking sharper, and holding frame rate more consistently in busy fights.

Key Optimisations

  • Dynamic Effect Scaling: Spell visuals now adapt to device performance without sacrificing cast clarity.
  • Input Latency Reduction: Touch input handling has been streamlined for snappier dashes and spell flicks.
  • Battery-Aware Presets: New performance profiles let you trade visual flourishes for longer sessions.

For the smoothest experience, update to the latest version via Google Play and enable the recommended preset for your device tier.

Update on Google Play
New Guide Arena Tactics

Arena Tactics Guide Released – Survive, Rotate, Dominate

Guides · Movement & survival

The new Arena Tactics Guide series is live, built to help players turn chaotic spellstorms into a readable rhythm. Learn how top ET Group B.V. competitors control space, read cooldowns, and rotate safely between cover.

  • Master entry patterns that let you test an opponent's range without committing.
  • Use arena geometry to cut line-of-sight while your big cooldowns reset.
  • Practice spacing discipline against burst mages and sustained poke builds.
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Community Balance Polls

Community Patch Polls – Shape the Next Balance Wave

Feedback · Balance priorities

Community-driven tuning returns with the latest Patch Polls. Cast your vote on which elements, spells, and mechanics should receive priority attention in upcoming balance passes.

  • Rank which spell lines feel over or under-tuned at your rank.
  • Flag frustration patterns like infinite kiting or unavoidable burst chains.
  • Request targeted quality-of-life improvements for UI, arenas, or progression.

Poll results directly influence the team's internal balance roadmap. You don't need to be top ladder – every bracket's experience matters.

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