Jade PG: Valheim Ashlands PTB Update! Walk In Lava! Buffs For Ranged! Enemy Spawn Changes And More!

Check out Jade PG's video on the latest Valheim Ashlands PTB update, featuring changes to building, equipment, enemy spawn rates, and more!

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Valheim players, get ready for the Ashlands PTB update! In Jade PG’s latest video, she breaks down all the changes, improvements, and buffs that are coming to the game. Whether you’re a builder, ranged fighter, or magic user, there’s something for everyone in this update. Let’s dive in and see what’s in store!

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Key Takeaways:

  • Building improvements, including visible construction effects and material variation tweaks
  • Equipment buffs, such as frost resistance for capes and balance tweaks for armor sets
  • Enemy spawn rate changes in the Ashlands biome
  • Various improvements and fixes for weapons, skills, and item drops

Building Improvements:

The update brings several changes to building in Valheim. The draa now requires 55 wood instead of 60, and construction effects for the draer straw floor are now visible from underneath. The growstone arched roof no longer has a gap beneath it when snapped above other building pieces. Groundstone bill pieces have been tweaked to decrease repetitiveness, and gron pillars can now be built to their correct intended maximum height. These changes enhance the overall building experience in the game.

Equipment Buffs:

This update introduces buffs to various equipment in Valheim. The FEA cape and Asing cape are now frost resistant, making them more useful in the Ashlands biome. The ask armor set now provides a set bonus, reducing stamina usage and attack stamina cost. The ashlin’s Mage Armor has a slightly increased EA regeneration rate. These buffs improve the viability of different equipment options for players.

Enemy Spawn Rate Changes:

The update brings balance tweaks to enemy spawn rates in the Ashlands biome. While the exact details are not mentioned, it appears that enemy spawns have been reduced to make the biome more manageable. This change aims to provide a fair and challenging experience for players.

Weapon, Skill, and Item Improvements:

The update includes various improvements and fixes for weapons, skills, and item drops. Thunder Staff now increases lightning damage instead of piercing damage, matching other weapons’ elemental damage increase. The STA refracturing skill now raises the Elemental Magic skill, providing more balanced progression. Several other tweaks and fixes have been made to weapons, armor, and item drops, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

With these exciting changes coming to Valheim in the Ashlands PTB update, players can look forward to a more balanced and enjoyable experience. Whether you’re a seasoned builder, a ranged fighter, or a magic user, there’s something for everyone in this update. Keep an eye out for the official release, and happy exploring in the Ashlands!