π Version 1.7 Patch Notes & Guide β
Latest balance changes, meta shifts, and what matters for your build.
v1.7 Highlights (June 2026) β
| Change | Impact |
|---|---|
| Thundercry Blade buffs | Stronger charged damage, improved Divine Counter rotation. Now S-tier for PvE. |
| Stonesplit β Might path tune-up | Tank builds got stronger overall. More damage, better shield uptime. |
| Bamboocut β Dust path | New weapon pairing: Unfettered Rope Dart + Everspring Umbrella. Mobile burst DPS. |
| Lingering Bone adjustments | Bleed Inner Arts slightly nerfed in PvP (stacks slower). PvE unchanged. |
Meta Shift Summary β
What Got Better β
- Tank builds (Thundercry Blade + Stormbreaker Spear) β biggest winner this patch
- Bamboocut Dust β new viable build path for Rope Dart players
- Healers β minor buffs to Silkbind scaling
What Got Worse β
- Bleed-heavy PvP builds β Lingering Bone stacks slower, less pressure
- Full glass cannon β defense buffs to tanks indirectly nerfed pure DPS
Build Tier List (v1.7) β
| Tier | Build | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S | Stonesplit β Might (Tank) | β¬οΈ Buffed |
| S | Bamboocut β Dust (Mobile Burst) | π New |
| A | Silkbind β Deluge (Healer) | β¬οΈ Buffed |
| A | Bellstrike β Splendor (Hybrid DPS) | β‘οΈ Unchanged |
| A | Bamboocut β Swift (PvP Assassin) | β¬οΈ Bleed nerfed |
| B | Silkbind β Jade (Ranged DPS) | β‘οΈ Unchanged |
What You Should Do β
- Tank players: Enjoy the buffs. Your build is the meta now.
- PvP players: Adjust β swap Lingering Bone for Bitter Seasons or Adaptive Steel.
- Everyone: Try Bamboocut Dust. It's new, it's fun, and it's strong.
- Farm new gear: Updated stat weights favor Charged Damage on tanks.
Full patch notes: Check the official Everstone Studio Discord or Steam news for the complete list.