NOTE: While this patch should be compatible with older versions of Renaissance Mod, saved games may see anomalies with a few units (Koatl Shamans, High Koatl lord, and many ratmen units). If your saved game includes a number of these units, you may wish to start a new game.
NEW CONTENT
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A new branch of koatl caster units are available to all factions. The base unit, Koatl Ritualists, requires a 'Barrow' resource node to build. Additionally, all koatl units now have the 'Dragonslayer' perk {+50% damage to dragons}, allowing all units in their ranks (including koatl lords) to act as hard counter to dragons.
Similarly, ratmen units of the Monsters faction have received an overhaul in which the original units have all graduated to a higher tier. A new tier 1 creature-class ratmen unit has been added, while Ratmen Pirates now function as the tier 3 divine unit for Fervus. Combined, these changes offer additional upgrade potential to this entire line, breathing a bit more excitement into the Monsters faction.
» Ancenstral Ground (starter perk) *NEW* allows the player to begin with a Barrow resource node for a cost of '3'
» Ratman Ruffians (Monsters unit) *NEW* common fighter unit; replaces original 'Ratman Robbers' unit with similar stats, now 'creature' class; may be upgraded to 'Ratman Robbers'
» Ratman Robbers (Monsters unit) *REWORKED* advanced fighter unit; replaces original 'Ratman Pirates' unit with similar stats; has 'Coin Thief' {produces 2 gold}; may be upgraded to 'Ratman Pirates' and 'Paladins of Agrela'
» Ratman Pirates (Monsters unit) *REWORKED* elite fighter unit with Melee and Death magic damage; hits target and adjacent units; has 'Pillage' {produces 5 gold}; applies the 'Bleeding' debuff; replaces 'Koatl Shamans' as Fervus divine unit
» Koatl Ritualists (allied unit) *NEW* advanced magic unit with Elemental and Death magic damage; has 'Healing Totem' action; deals +50% damage to dragons; may be upgraded to 'Koatl Shamans'
» Kotal Shamans (allied unit) *REWORKED* elite magic unit with Elemental, Death and Life magic damage; has 'Healing Totem' and 'Kiss of Itzlacoliuhque' {death damage w/ stun} actions; deals +50% damage to dragons
» Ancestral Stones (common building) *NEW* built on 'Barrow'; allows recruitment of 'Koatl Ritualists'
» Serpentine Altar (common building) *NEW* allows recruitment of 'Koatl Shamans'; requires 'Ancestral Stones' in a tier 3 city
LORD UPDATES
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» Rats (wild/summon) base damage increased to 6, up from 5
» Wild Serpents (wild) hit points increased to 10, up from 8
» Snowy Wolfmen (wild) 'Spirit Claws' replaced with 'Frost Paws' {50% elemental damage & applies the 'Frostbite' debuff}
» Shadow Dragons (wild) base damage increased to 50, up from 45
» Shadow Dragon (summon) base damage increased to 40, up from 35
» Black Minotaurs (netural) gain 'Intimidation Aura' {-20% unit power to adjacent enemies}
» Archers of Helia (Human) base damage increased to 18, up from 16
» Beastmasters (Human) base damage increased to 24, up from 22; +2 unit support, up from +1
» Fanatics (Infernal) build time decrased to 3, down from 4
» Flayers (Infernal) movement increased to 4, up from 3; build time increased to 4, up from 3; loses 'Self Replication' ability (Mind Flayers retain this ability)
» Mind Flayers (Infernal) build time increased to 4, up from 3
» Cloned Mind Flayers (Infernal) gain 'Infinite Odds' perk {50% chance to ressurect as permanent unit upon death}; unit renamed 'Mind Flayer Clones'
» Nightstalkers (Infernal) gain 'Life Mastery' {+100% life damage}
» Crabbers (Naga) gain 'Armor Crusher' {+50% damage to armored}; upkeep increased slightly; portrait enhanced/enlarged
» Dragon Bearmen (Sylvan) 'Boulder Throw' ability replaced with 'Rock Hurl' ability (slightly lower damage)
» Druids (Sylvan) gain 'Support unit' {+1 support}
» Skeleton Veterans (Undead) may be upgraded to 'Paladins of Death' {requires Temple of Dauros}
OTHER UPDATES
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» Esmeralda the Gypsy (Great Mage) 'Old Orb' replaced by 'Ancestral Ground' & 'Evangelist'
» Serpent Queen Zhörea (Great Mage) 'Scholar' replaced by 'Dragon Whisperer'
» Tlalocian (Great Mage) 'Pig Pen' and 'Shocking Weapon' replaced by 'Ancestral Ground'
» Excavations (common building) takes 4 turns to build, up from 3
» Perceptive (level-up perk) XP/turn increased to +3, up from +2
» Cloaking Mists (purchased perk) now available to construct class; adds +10% spirit damage; renamed 'Cloak of Mists'
» Kraken Nest (loot location) spawns tier 3 'Deep-Water Kraken' units earlier in the game, but spawns all krakens less often
» Ratmen Hole (loot location) renamed 'Rat's Nest'; no longer produces Wild Ratmen; spawns units slightly more often
» Snake's Nest (loot location) spawns units slightly more often
» Anti-Magic Rune (spell) cost reduced to 60, down from 80
» Lightning Web (spell) cast time reduced to 0.8, down from 1
» Greater Dispel (spell) icon swaped with 'Purify' {for consistency with Dauros spells}
» Purify (spell) icon swaped with 'Greater Dispel' {for consistency with Dauros spells}
» Transmutation Coils (Infernal building) gold production increased to 8, up from 7
» Totem of Patecatl (totem) regneration reduced to 6, down from 10
FIXES & NOTES
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» Plaguewalker (Svart) 'Gazer Beam' ability properly hits 2 additional hexes, up from 1
» All runes and totems have been normalized: they last 3 turns and have the 'peaceful' class
» Lands of Order (spell) icon updated with Dauros icon {for consistency with other religious terraforming spells}
» Air Support (starter perk) retired
» Cloned Flayers (Infernal unit) retired
» Wild Ratmen (hostile unit) retired
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