This is an archive of patch notes originally posted on 04 Jul 2025.

Gunfire Reborn

Update Notes 7/4: Mid-Season Update for Season 5!

Posted by Nona on

Greetings!

In this update, we have introduced a random affix gameplay for Season 5 \[Arcane Talisman], as well as the Talisman Affix carry-in/carry-out function in Season level 35.

We've also made gameplay adjustments to Hero \[Xing Zhe] and Weapons \[Bone Dragon] and \[Flowing Light]. Additionally, the season selection entry now allows \[Lyn] and \[Momo] in Season 1 and 2.

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Season

Season Gameplay

When the Season Level reaches 35, you will unlock the Talisman Affix gameplay and the Talisman Affix carry-in/out function.

The Affixes will be unlocked when the Talisman upgrades to Legendary quality. You can reforge Talisman's Affixes at the Talisman Merchant. After runs, you can select a Talisman with Affixes to take out and use it in the next run.



Season Selection

You can now select \[Lyn] and \[Momo] to play the contents of Season \[Arcane Ascensions] and \[Destiny Mechanism]



Hero

\[Xing Zhe] Adjustments

We've adjusted the gameplay of \[Xing Zhe], including Skills, Talents, Ascensions, and Spiritual Blessings



Skill

\[Essence Chain]

Old Effect:

Draw out Soul Essence from your bracelet, dealing 500 normal DMG to up to 4 enemies in front, and extracting their souls to enhance your weapon. +2 temporary Weapon Levels for the next 6s

New Effect:

Draw out Soul Essence from your bracelet, dealing 500 normal DMG to up to 4 enemies in front, and extracting their souls to enhance your weapon. Gain 1 stack of \[Qi] for each enemy affected by Essence Chain, up to 6 stacks



Qi: Each stack of \[Qi] grants Weapon +1 Temporary Level. Each shot or \[Cudgel] consumes 1 stack



Talent

\[Enhanced Artifact]

Old Effect:

+200 Essence Chain DMG

New Effect:

+200 Essence Chain DMG, +50% Soul Strike DMG



\[Proficient Trick]

Old Effect:

+50% Soul Strike DMG

New Effect:

When \[Essence Chain] hits the same enemy, obtain 1 extra \[Qi] stack, up to 2 stacks



Ascension

\[Converged Flows]

Old Effect:

Upon killing enemies or dealing DMG with Essence Chain, the next 5 shots consume no ammo

New Effect:

+1 additional Weapon Level per 2 \[Qi] stacks



\[Ancient Etching]

Old Effect:

A Normal/Rare/Legendary Inscription is added to your weapon, which takes effect when the weapon is enhanced by Essence Chain

New Effect:

Weapon obtains 1 extra Normal/Rare/Legendary Inscription, active only with \[Qi] stacks



\[Concentrated Essence]

Old Effect:

+3/6/9 temporary Weapon Levels, +2/4/6s duration of Essence Chain. Level 3 Effect: For every enemy affected by Essence Chain, +1 additional temporary Weapon Level

New Effect:

15%/30%/30% chance to gain 2/2/3x stacks when gaining \[Qi]. Level 3 Effect: Obtain 1 \[Qi] stack when participating in defeating an enemy



\[Shifting Stars]

Old Effect:

+25%/50%/75% Lucky Shot chance for the next shot every 3/3/2s. Refresh the cooldown upon defeating an enemy

New Effect:

+3/6/9 \[Qi] capacity. Level 3 Effect: +1 \[Qi] capacity additionally per 2 Ascension Level



\[Aura Protection]

Old Effect:

Increases Max Shield and DMG Resistance after defeating an enemy, up to 5 stacks. Lose stacks when your Shield breaks

New Effect:

Increases Max Shield and DMG Resistance after participating in defeating an enemy, up to 5 stacks. Lose stacks when your Shield breaks



Spiritual Blessing

\[Weapon Mastery]->\[Primordial Unity](Xing Zhe)

Old Effect:

+200% total bonus from Assaulter, Generalist and Breacher talents. Both weapons equipped share their bonuses

New Effect:

\[Qi] capacity doubled. +5% Lucky Shot Chance per Weapon level. At max \[Qi]: Shot costs 1/6 \[Qi] stacks, for each additional 1 stack cost, +100% this shot's Lucky Shot bonus from this Spiritual Blessing

\[Essence Drainer]

Original effect:

+1 extra temporary Weapon Level for every enemy affected by it. For every Weapon Level of the current weapon, +40% Essence Chain DMG

New effect:

-30% Essence Chain cast time. +40% Essence Chain DMG per weapon level



  • Fixed the description error of Ascension \[Flame Forged]



Weapon

\[Flowing Light] Adjustments

  • Weapon Skill Adjustments

Up to 3 charge stages, each stage thrusts forward 5 times

Thrust range: 7m→16m

Charge time: 0.9s→0.7/1.1/1.5s (varies by stage)

  • Weapon Skill Handling Optimization

Added a reticle UI to show charge progress

Adjusted charge thrust effects and sounds



\[Bone Dragon] Adjustments

  • Base Weapon Stats Adjustments

Base DMG: 680→250

  • Weapon Mechanics Adjustment

Shoots a gravity orb that pulls in nearby enemies and triggers multiple explosions on hit

  • Gravity Orb Effect Adjustment

Old Effect:

Continuously pulls in nearby enemies for 1s, then explodes

New Effect:

Continuously pulls in nearby enemies for 2s, with stronger pull, and explodes every 0.5s

  • Exclusive Inscription Adjustments

Old Exclusive Inscription Effect:

Increased pull strength; enemies pulled to the center of the gravity orb take 100% increased final DMG

New Exclusive Inscription Effect:

Enemies pulled to the center of the gravity orb take 100% increased final DMG

New Exclusive Inscription Added:

Every 3 hits trigger 1 additional enhanced explosion with +100% DMG and +4m AoE



Interface & UI

  • Added toggle option for Talisman visual and sound effects in the \[Talisman] section of the Backpack interface

  • Added search function for Occult Scroll Gallery

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed multiple issues in the game

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