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Vainglory: Community Edition

  • cloaken
  • |
  • Apr 01, 2020

Greetings Vainglory Community,

As some of you may be aware, Rogue recently made the call to shut down servers for Vainglory. Over the past few days, we have been clambering to sort out the best solution for the game and the player base that continues to support Vainglory (many from the very beginning!). In lieu of the sudden change, and a continued uncertainty with another publisher should we choose to explore a similar path–we ultimately feel that the best call is to put the future of Vainglory (outside of China) into the hands of the most passionate and ardent supporters–our community. 

Included here is rundown to support the plans and expectations outlined in our recent video announcement (embedded below). The goal is to give you a sense of where we’re looking to head in the coming days and weeks. There will be questions; please post them in our Reddit AMA thread and we’ll tackle them as quickly as possible.

UPDATE: Reddit AMA has concluded. Thank you for all your questions!

 


TL;DW

 

Instead of allowing it to be shut down and relying on a new publisher, we want to see if we can work with the community to build a long term future for the game. Why?

      • We want to avoid a situation like the one last week ever happening again (where Vainglory’s future is suddenly in danger). 
      • You (the player community) care for the game as much as we do and we want Vainglory to live forever!
      • The Super Evil team is entirely focused on Project Spellfire right now.

 

We need to move fast. You’ll be seeing and experiencing changes to the game as early as this week. All heroes and skins (except LE) will also become available for all. Why?

      • Vainglory’s servers are expensive to run without incoming revenue (we’ve turned off in-app purchases). 
      • As Project Spellfire gets closer to launching Loquori will need to sleep. Our window to do work on this is rapidly closing.
      • We are making the game “client authoritative” meaning that instead of everything being handled by expensive servers, your handle and matchmaking information will be stored on your device. This means that if you uninstall and reinstall, you will lose that information.

 

The app experience will get worse before it gets better.

      • You will be able to play the game as before, but many previously available functions like friends, chat, leaderboards, parties etc will no longer be available.
      • Your progress may look lost, but it is not – we are working on a way for you to import it back into the game at a later date.
      • We will aim to do a few more releases in the coming weeks to bring back some of these functionalities in new ways.
      • Our long term vision is to enable the community to host servers directly, even collect statistics, enter your own tuning values, and more. That’s the dream. We don’t know if we will get there, and it may be months away.

 


What to expect and when

 

Stage 1a – Everything breaks…but you will get access to almost everything

    • Target timing: End of this week (maybe as early as Thursday)

In Stage 1 we will make all heroes and all skins (except LE versions) available for everyone. You should still be able to play most game modes in solo queue, but almost everything around them will not work correctly including: parties, social, chat, quests, progression, glory, ice, login-logout, market, event-based game modes etc. Everything except the play menu, really. You will press buttons that do nothing or, worse, produce unexpected results. Bear with us.


Stage 1b – A new, cleaned up community edition client update 

    • Target timing: 1-2 weeks from Stage 1a

Here we clean up much of what broke in stage 1. The functionality mostly does not come back, but the UI should be clean and the worst bugs from Stage 1 should be resolved.

 


Stage 1c – Further cleanup and party UI (party codes) returns

    • Target timing: 1-2 weeks from Stage 1b

Here you should, again, be able to form parties via a new party code system. Note, friend lists, chat etc will not come back. This version will now form the core of Vainglory Community Edition. We will build up from here.

 


Stage 2 – Introduction of community hosted servers

    • Target timing: to-be-confirmed

Here we are looking to introduce a function where community members or organizations can choose to host their own Vainglory server through a partner organization – similar to other games with community hosted servers. If you are unhappy with the ping of the SEMC servers, you can host your own in the location you choose. This phase will finish with adding a “server browser” into the game so players should be able to choose which server they want to connect to. Over time these servers should be configurable with custom balancing parameters, bringing back the event game modes we lost in Stage 1 etc but that will come much later.

 


Stage 3 – SEMC servers moved into a backup role

    • Target timing:  to-be-confirmed

Here we gradually remove SEMC from the central server hosting role in favor of committing fully to community run servers and matchmakers. This will all depend on our experience in Stage 2.

 


Stage 4 – Re-importing your old Vainglory profile

    • Target timing:  to-be-confirmed

We know progress is important and our games’ history is meaningful. In Stage 4 we attempt to make it possible for you to re-import all your old trophies, progress, LE skins etc. 

 


Stage 5+ – We are still figuring this out 

We will see what the feedback looks like from the earlier phases and act accordingly. We continue to love Vainglory and would love to evolve it into an independent, community driven cross-platform ecosystem. What shape this will take will depend on what feedback you give us, and how phases 1-4 go. More later!

 



 

Here’s what we need from you:

    • Your continued patience and support.
    • We’d love to hear from community orgs potentially interested in hosting our initial community servers (Stage 2):
        • community@superevilmegacorp.com
    • Loquori will need your energy!

 

We could fail, and at minimum we’re likely to hit some serious detours along the way. Please post your comments, questions, and feedback. We have an open Reddit AMA thread that we’ll look to prioritize for answers as soon as tomorrow [UPDATE: This has concluded].

Thanks for being a part of this with us. We are excited to share in this journey with you. 

 

Kevin ‘cloaken’ Johnson, Live Design Director

http://discord.gg/vainglory

 

 

Given the coincidental date of this post, it feels prudent to point out that this is not intended as an initiative for April 1st.

UPDATE 4.13: AMAEL THE MERCENARY MENACE

  • Vainglory
  • |
  • Mar 14, 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AMAEL
SKINS
SUPER SALES, MARVELOUS MISSIONS & MORE
ROTATING MODES RETURN!
BUG FIXES & ISSUES
BALANCE & META

 

AMAEL: THE MERCENARY MENACE

Bulldozing his way into the center of the fight, new hero Amael is here to kick butts and take names. A menacing mercenary known to frequent the wrestling ring, this fearsome fighter is here to Pump It Up!  With his incredible moves and undeniable flair, Amael will have your enemies running as he Super Punches his way to victory. Read all the details on this wild and wooly warrior coming in update 4.13 below!

 


HERO ABILITIES


 

PUMP IT UP (PERK)

Whenever Amael’s abilities hit any enemy heroes twice, he gains a bonus weapon power boost and empowers his next ability to stun enemies.

 


 SUPER PUNCH (A)

Amael enters a charging stance, powering up his Super Punch. Upon reactivating the ability Amael will dash forward and perform a powerful punch, knocking back his target a sizable distance.

 


LAWN MOWER (B)

Amael hops backward building his momentum, then quickly dashes forward performing a double clothesline, dealing damage to all enemies that he passes through.

 


 

THE BULL-DOZER (Ultimate)

Amael lunges at his target and delivers a super kick, dealing damage and knocking them into the air.

If his target is stunned or rooted, Amael instead performs a ground shattering elbow drop dealing damage and knocking up all enemies caught in a wide area.

 


TALENTS


GALACTIC PUNCH (Rare)

Super Punch (A) reaches full charge faster and deals more damage.


PAIN TRAIN (Epic)

Lawn Mower (B) now dashes further and Amael gains additional armor. 


BULL RAGE (Legendary)

The Bull-Dozer (C) has reduced cooldown and grants Amael increased weapon power. 


 

NEW SKINS

 


‘DRAGON SLAYER’ SAW (LEGENDARY)

What’s more fun than pushing turret? Killing dragons! Dragon Slayer SAW joins his medieval brethren to fight fire with fire as only SAW can do. Feel the heat with this fiery Legendary skin coming in update 4.13!

 


‘TAIZEN’ BLACKFEATHER (EPIC)

With its high crime and rampant violence, Taizen Gate is no place for the faint of heart, but Taizen Blackfeather is on his way to save the day (and maybe win…or break… a few hearts along the way) With a whole new look and all of his usual charm, your game will be on point with this Epic skin. Be on the lookout for awesome deals on this brazen bad boy in update 4.13!

 


‘GLADIATOR’ AMAEL (RARE)

Who you think’s tougher in the ring? That nobody over in the other corner? Not a chance Chump! All bets are on the terrible Terror-Bull himself,  Gladiator Amael! Stomp on in to the shop get suited up for battle with this awesome skin in update 4.13!

 


 

 

SUPER SALES, MARVELOUS MISSIONS & MORE!

 


MARCH MADNESS SUPER SALES!

Everyone loves getting the things they really want and great savings too. With that in mind, there’s a little something for everyone coming to the market in update 4.13; with special sales on heroes, skins, talents and more. Check the market often for the latest deals and be on the lookout for special theme boxes and sales. Whether you want to Save The Day as captain or Carry the Team we’ve got you covered. Keep an eye on your Event tab for new and exciting events with great rewards too!

 


ROTATING MODES RETURN!

You asked for it, you got it! Rotating weekly event modes are on their way back! We are starting things off with a simple rotation of ARAM and 3V3 Casual for you. Keep your eyes on the Play menu and get ready to have some fun! Tentative rotation timing is listed below.

  • 3V3 Casual (3/18)
  • ARAM (3/25)
  • 3V3 Casual (4/1)
  • ARAM (4/8)

BUGS & ISSUES

 

  • Updated Shin’s Sacred Flames text to reflect multiple hits instead of total damage.

We are continuing to collect your reports on bugs and issues and working hard to fix more issues for you! Thanks to all who make reports when they encounter an issue!

 


BALANCE CHANGES AND META

 

  • Want to make sure you are prepared before the update drops? Head on over to the Balance Notes now to check out all the changes coming in Update 4.13 to your favorite Heroes!

UPDATE 4.12: WINTERY WINS AND FROSTY FUN

  • Vainglory
  • |
  • Feb 15, 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FROSTY FUN
SKINS
SUPER SEASONAL SALES
BUG FIXES
BALANCE & META


 

 

WINTER WINS & FROSTY FUN!


Storms and snow may swirl and blow, but the fun continues and Winter season is in full swing. Spring is fast approaching so it’s time to get out there have some frosty fun with friends and get those Winter wins in! Read on for all the details on whats coming your way in Vainglory Update 4.12!


 

SKINS

 


‘RETRIBUTION’ MIHO (EPIC)

Vengeance shall be hers. If you see her coming for you, you better duck! Retribution Miho has a score to settle and is taking no prisoners. Kick down the door to the the market and get suited up to fight with this epic skin when the update drops!

 


‘CORSAIR’ RINGO (LEGENDARY)

Yo ho ho and a bottle of Rum!  Corsair Ringo is here to pillage and plunder the enemy. With his twirling pistol and a fiery finish, he hoists the colors in Update 4.12 for all to see. Head into port and hit the market shoppe to get this swarthy legendary skin!

 


‘SOARING HEART’ ISHTAR (SPECIAL EDITION)

Mmmwah! Our demon queen turns love goddess with a deadly smooch. Soaring Heart Ishtar is bringing love and kisses for you and blades for her foes. Follow your heart and check out the deals on this Special Edition skin coming to you in Update 4.12!

 


 

SUPER SEASONAL SALES!


SNOWY SUPER SALES!

Winter season continues rolling along and spring is just around the corner! To take the chill out of your season, we have a whole new set of snowy super sales headed your way! Come warm yourself by the fireside in the market during Update 4.12 and check out all the things. Be on the look out for wonderful winter sales on heroes, skins, talents, keys & more to make your season epic. Remember to check the market often for new deals and great savings!

 


BUG FIXES

  • Fixed a bug where Shin’s Sacred Flames did more damage than intended.
  • Fixed an issue that caused Karas to be displaced/moved back to the spot he cast from when using his B ability.
  • Game Chat restored in EA and EU Servers.

We’re working hard on things for you! Stay tuned for more bug fixes coming to you next update!


BALANCE CHANGES

 

Want to know the latest changes to your favorite heroes or most hated enemies?Hop on your sled and slide on over to the Balance Notes now to check out all the changes coming in Vainglory Update 4.12!

UPDATE 4.11: SHIN THE DIVINE FLAME

  • Vainglory
  • |
  • Jan 12, 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SHIN
SKINS
WINTER IS HERE
KARAS REWORKED
BALANCE & META

 

SHIN: THE DIVINE FLAME

Blazing a trail of Sacred Flames through the war zone, new hero Shin joins the battle! A divine warrior sent to protect the weak,  Shin wields his mystical fire to destroy evil and bring your team to victory. Read all the details on this fierce fire warrior below and get ready to feel the heat in update 4.11!

 


HERO ABILITIES


 

 

FLAME CHARGE (PERK)

Every time Shin uses an ability, he gains Heat, filling up his Flame Charge meter. When the meter is full he gains bonus movement speed and empowered versions of all his abilities.

  • The Flame Charge meter is reset upon performing an empowered ability.

 BLAZE STRIKE (A)

Shin uses his fire tipped spear, striking the ground and dealing damage to all enemies in front of him. 

Flame Charged: Shin’s strike reaches further and deals more damage.

 


MYSTIC SASH (B)

Shin sends out his Sash which transforms into mystic fire, dealing damage and slowing enemies.

Flame Charged: Shin’s Sash deals more damage and roots enemies hit.

 


 

SACRED FLAMES (Ultimate)

Shin holds his ground and fires Sacred Flames, dealing damage in a wide cone to all enemies in front of him.

Flame Charged: Shin releases his inner flames and strikes the ground dealing damage to all surrounding enemies.


TALENTS


SWIFT STRIKE (Rare)

Blaze Strike (A) has reduced cooldown and deals increased damage.


FIERY TEMPER (Epic)

Mystic Sash (B) has increased range and amplified crystal power damage. 


FLAME FURY (Legendary)

Sacred Flames (C) deals significantly more damage and has reduced cooldown. 


SKINS

 


‘LUNAR’ WARHAWK (SPECIAL EDITION)

Everyone loves a party and this little guy is no exception. Lunar Warhawk  comes blasting onto the scene to start the new year right! Get your celebration on with this explosive Special Edition skin coming in update 4.11!

 


‘CRIMSON’ SHIN (RARE)

Coming in super hot with a burning desire to smoke the enemy is Crimson Shin. Be on the lookout for blazing deals on this fiery skin in update 4.11!

 


 

WINTER IS HERE!


A WINTER WONDERLAND OF DEALS!

A new season begins and what better way to celebrate than sharing the holiday joy with a new set of winter deals coming to you in update 4.11. There’s something for everyone with special sales on skins, talents, keys and more. Check the market often for the latest deals and be on the lookout for special seasonal opportunities for Winter themed & Chinese New Year Skins!

 

 

SEASON REWARDS INCOMING!

End of Season Rank Rewards for Autumn Season are headed your way in Update 4.11.  All players who reached Tier 6 (Credible Threat) or higher will receive an Autumn Season reward of 150 Opals! Save up for a super special skin you’ve been wanting or head to the shop today and spend ’em all, the choice is yours! To collect your reward once the update is live, open Vainglory and your Season Rewards Chest will be waiting for you!


KARAS REWORKED

In update 4.10 there were some concerns raised by the community with respect to new hero Karas. We heard you, and have updated his kit, descriptions and visual effects to address these issues and have put new safeguards in place make sure that we don’t run into similar concerns in the future. Read on for the new Karas kit details!

 

 

MISTRAL BLADE (PERK)

Karas’ mythical blade is infused with the power of wind, dealing crystal damage. Whenever Karas uses an ability he gains 0.4 bonus movement speed for 5s.

GUST (A)

Karas shoots a powerful Gust in the target direction, dealing crystal damage and slowing enemy heroes hit.

TWISTER (B)

Karas rapidly spins with his blade and dashes to the target location, dealing damage to all enemies in his path.

  • Use Twister to reposition yourself while Devil’s Dust (C) is active.

DEVIL’S DUST (C)

Karas encases himself in a shroud of wind and attacks enemies with Devil’s Dust. Every fourth attack, the dust deals damage to enemies in an area.

 


BALANCE CHANGES AND META

 

  • Get a jump on the competition ahead of the update and stay in the know!  Head right over to the Balance Notes now to check out all the changes coming in Update 4.11 to your favorite Heroes!

UPDATE 4.10: KARAS THE WIND WARRIOR

  • Vainglory
  • |
  • Dec 14, 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

KARAS
SKINS
HAPPY HOLIDAY DEALS FOR ALL


KARAS: THE WIND WARRIOR

From a magical aerie high above The Rise, Karas swoops down to join the battle below. Trained in the art of wind magic, Karas unleashes the power of the very air itself with his magical fan, punishing enemies with his Fatal Wind and finishing them off with a barrage of Wind Blades. Read on for all the details on this fan wielding wind warrior, and make blowing the enemy away a breeze when the update drops!

 


HERO ABILITIES


 

 

FATAL WIND (PERK)

Every 3 basic attacks Karas’ wind transforms into a devastating typhoon dealing damage to his enemies.


 WIND BLADE (A)

Karas heaves his mighty fan, slicing the air and shooting powerful Wind Blades dealing damage to the first enemy hit.

If an enemy hero is hit, his next attack deals additional damage with Fatal Wind.


 

BLUR (B)

 Karas uses his wind magic, becoming a Blur, and teleporting to the chosen position. Blur also allows Karas to pass through impassable terrain. 


 

BLADE BARRAGE (Ultimate)

Karas activates the wind force unleashing a flurry of Wind Blades dealing damage per blade and triggering Fatal Wind.

 


TALENTS


HEALING WIND (Rare)

Fatal Wind now heals Karas when an enemy hero is hit and he passively gains attack speed.

 


HOWLING CYCLONE (Epic)

Wind Blade Whirl (A) now fires two gusts and deals increased damage. 

 


TYPHOON (Legendary)

Blade Barrage (C) now deals bonus AOE damage on every hit. 

 


 

SKINS

 


‘SANTA’ TONY (SPECIAL EDITION)

You better watch out, you better not cry! Here comes Santa and he’s got a special present juuuust for you! Santa Tony is fighting fit and ready to step into the ring and hand out all the Holiday gifts. Stop by the market to do a little Christmas shopping of your own and score this Special Edition skin before it’s gone!

 


‘VALKYRIE’ KINETIC (EPIC)

Summoning the ancient powers from deep within the ice, Valkyrie Kinetic dons her magical battle mask and heads straight for the fight. Don’t miss a golden opportunity to get yours when the update drops!

 


‘TAIZEN’ KARAS (RARE)

Everyone has a dark side, and new hero Karas is no exception. A moody brooding bad boy, Taizen Karas watches from above the city walls of Taizen Gate, waiting for his chance to prove himself. Spread your wings and fly on into the shop  to get yours when update 4.10 drops!

 


 

 HAPPY HOLIDAY DEALS FOR ALL!


TIS THE SEASON FOR SAVINGS!

We’re headed towards winter and the holidays are upon us! Stop by the shop in update 4.10 for all the happy holiday sales on skins, talents, keys and more to make your season special. Like fresh deals & awesome savings? Be sure to check the market often for new ways get the content you crave!

 

Thats it for now! We’ll see you on The Rise!

 


 

UPDATE 4.9: NEW FRIENDS AND FALL FUN

  • Vainglory
  • |
  • Nov 15, 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GOING ROGUE
SKINS
SUPER SEASONAL SALES
BUG FIXES
BALANCE & META


 

 


Fall season brings many changes with it, and change is in the air for Vainglory as well! Autumn is traditionally a time to give thanks and celebrate friends; and that’s just what we’re doing as Vainglory goes Rogue! We’re super excited for this incredible new direction for Vainglory and are working hard to keep bringing you all the things you love. Not sure what all this means? Check out the article here for more info. We are giving special thanks to the teams at Rogue Games  and nCORE Games; and especially to all of you, our players for joining us on this amazing journey . You are why we do what we do! Read on for all the details on whats coming in Update 4.9!


 

SKINS

 


‘JEWEL THIEF’ KOSHKA (EPIC)

Oooooh, SHINY! Hide your valuables, Jewel Thief Koshka is sneaking up on you to snag your precious gems with a little feline five-finger discount. Tiptoe into the market and get your claws on this epic skin when the update drops!

 


‘WU XING METAL’ LEO (EPIC)

With persistence, strength, gilded armor and the tempered steel of his massive blade, Wu Xing Metal Leo will strike fear into the heart of your enemies. He is judge, he is jury, he is yours in Update 4.9. Keep your eyes open for all the ways to score this epic elemental skin!

 


‘WU XING WATER’ MAGNUS (LEGENDARY)

Water,  at once both peaceful and powerful. Swirling on to the Rise, Wu Xing Water Magnus is bringing the storm! You’ll drown your enemies and turn the tides as you surge into the fight. Sail on into the shop and check out the deals on this legendary liquid skin coming to you in update 4.9!

 


 

SUPER SEASONAL SALES!


FABULOUS FALL SEASON DEALS!

Fall continues rolling along and winter will be here before you know it! To sweeten your season,  we have a whole new set of stellar sales headed your way!  Drop in to the market in update 4.9 and check out all the special sales on skins, talents, keys and more to make your autumn even more awesome. Be sure to check the market often for new deals and great savings!

 

SPECIAL HOLIDAY SAVINGS!

The Holiday Season is just getting started and we’ve got you covered! Be on the lookout for super special holiday deals headed your way for Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday and get the celebration started!

 


BUG FIXES

  • Fixed a bug where Viola’s Sleep wasn’t being properly resisted by Phinn’s perk.
  • Viola’s abilities will now appropriately auto-aim when quick casting in Joystick mode.
  • Ishtar’s minions now correctly show Magnus’ mark when struck by his abilities.

Stay tuned for more bug fixes coming to you next update!


BALANCE CHANGES AND META

 

  • Want to know the latest tweaks to your favorite heroes?  Hop over to the Balance Notes now to check out all the changes coming in Update 4.9!

UPDATE 4.8: VIOLA THE MUSICIAN MAGICIAN

  • Vainglory
  • |
  • Oct 19, 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VIOLA
SKINS
FUN FUN FALL DEALS
BALANCE & META


VIOLA: THE MAGICAL MUSICIAN

Follow the sweet sound of sacred strings through the forest and you will find new hero Viola; here to save you with her magical songs.  Enemies beware when this magical musical support plays one of her Power Ballads! Whether boosting her allies or stopping the enemy in their tracks, she’s got the song to save your soul. Let the music play when update 4.8 hits!

 


HERO ABILITIES


 

 

MELODIOUS TUNE (PERK)

Every time Viola casts an ability, she gains a stack of Melodious Tune granting her cooldown reduction.


 HARMONY (A)

Viola sends out a music note that grants a barrier to herself as well as any allies that it passes through (up to 2 stacks).


DISCORD (B)

Viola sends out a music note that deals damage to the first enemy it hits.


 

POWER BALLAD (Ultimate)

Viola plays one of 4 songs based on her active Harmony and Discord notes that apply various effects when allies or enemies are touched by the aura.

 

Fleeting Song (A-A-A)

Cleanses movement impairing effects and grants movement speed to tagged allies.

 

Tempo (A-A-B)

Applies an attack speed boost and cooldown reduction to tagged allies for 5 seconds.

 

Dissonance (A-B-B)

Applies damage over time and mortal wounds to tagged enemies.

 

Lullaby (B-B-B)

Applies the Drowsy debuff to tagged enemy heroes that inflicts a ramping slow. After a short period of time, they will be put to sleep.

 


TALENTS


FORTISSIMO (Rare)

Viola’s Harmony(A) can now stack two additional times and the amount of barrier it grants is increased. 

 


TOCCATA (Epic)

Enemy heroes that are within Viola’s Power Ballad (C) take additional damage while allies take reduced damage. 

 


RUBATO (Legendary)

Harmony(A) and Discord (B) have three charges and are refreshed after Viola casts her Power Ballad.


 

SKINS

 


‘OCCULTIST’ LYRA (SPECIAL EDITION)

The witching hour is nigh and Occultist Lyra steps into the sacred circle to cast her spell on you! Work a little dark magic of your own with this mystical Special Edition skin coming in update 4.8!

 


‘MEDIEVAL’ SILVERNAIL (EPIC)

With the power of dragon fire on his side, Medieval Silvernail has put down his grog and turkey leg, polished his armor and taken up his mighty crossbow to join the fight against evil. Keep thine eyes open for special deals in Ye’ Olde Market Shoppe!

 


‘ENCORE’ VIOLA (RARE)

What’s a magical musical concert without an encore? Rounding out her amazing premiere performance, Encore Viola is coming at you with another Power Ballad! Be on the look out for rockin’ deals on this sweet string strumming skin in update 4.8!

 


 

FUN FUN FALL DEALS!


AWESOME AUTUMN CONTINUES!

Autumn Season is in full swing with a new set of dulcet deals coming to you in update 4.8. Stop by the market and check out special sales and promotions on skins, talents, keys and more. There’s a little something for everyone throughout the update so check the market often for new ways to get the content you want and great savings!

 

LEGENDARY DEALS!

Didn’t have time to get the incredible new Legendary skins in Update 4.7? Fear not! School Days Celeste, Wu Xing Earth Phinn and Kirin Fortress will be available for direct purchase in the market when Update 4.8  drops!

 


BALANCE CHANGES AND META

 

  • Like to get ahead of the competition each update and stay in the know?  Head right over to the Balance Notes now to check out all the changes coming in Update 4.8 to your favorite Heroes!

UPDATE 4.7: LEGENDARY TIMES

  • Vainglory
  • |
  • Sep 20, 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AUTUMN
SKINS
FEATURE UPDATES
AWESOME AUTUMN SALES
BALANCE & META


UPDATE 4.7: LEGENDARY TIMES

The lazy days of the sweltering summer are over and the season comes to a close. Now it’s time to make way for Fall and an awesome Autumn Season! We are kicking things off with not one, not two, but THREE Legendary Skins for you! We’ve got end of season rewards, changes to Blitz Reloaded and more for you in Update 4.7. Read on for details and let’s get this party started!

 


 

SKINS

 


‘SCHOOL DAYS’ CELESTE (LEGENDARY)

Class is back in session and there’s a new student ruling school! School Days Celeste is the star of the show as she joins her fellow classmates. Go to the head of the class and check out the awesome deals for this smart skin!

 


‘KIRIN’ FORTRESS (LEGENDARY)

Mythical creatures and fantastical beasts abound, but none compare to the mighty Kirin Fortress; protector of the pure, and punisher of the wicked. Unleash the dogs of war upon the enemy with this legendary skin! Be on the look out for special discounts on chest pulls during 4.7!

 


‘WU XING EARTH’ PHINN (LEGENDARY)

Strong, stable and solid as a rock,  WuXing Earth Phinn is coming for you! The legendary effects on this amazing new skin will pull you in and before you know it you’ll be hooked! Look for special deals on this ground pounding bad boy in 4.7!

 


 

FEATURE UPDATES


BLITZ: RELOADED, BUT BETTER!

We’ve taken your feedback and made some changes to our newest mode Blitz: Reloaded (beta)  We want all our Brawl lovers to have a chance to shine in this short fun mode,  so we have taken Talents out of the mode allowing for a true head to head, fast and frenzied skill match up. We also added a bit to the timer to give you more opportunities to take out the enemy without going the full 5 minutes of our regular Blitz Mode. Fire up your favorite heroes for even more turbo takedowns with Blitz: Reloaded in update 4.7!

 

END OF SEASON REWARDS

End of Season Rank Rewards for Summer Season are on their way to you in Update 4.7.  All players who reached Tier 6 (Credible Threat) or higher will receive a Summer Season reward of 150 Opals! Save up for a super special skin you’ve been wanting or go hog wild in the shop today, its totally your choice! To collect your reward once the update is live, open Vainglory and your Season Rewards Chest will be waiting for you!

 


 

AWESOME AUTUMN SALES


Blueprints and Talents and Skins,  Oh My!

Fall Season gets rolling with a whole new set of sales coming your way in update 4.7. Head over to the market and check out all the special deals and promotions on skins, talents, keys and more. There’s a little something for everyone throughout the update so check the market often for new ways to get your favorite content and great savings!

 


BALANCE CHANGES AND META

 

  • For everyone who like to stay ahead of the game and be ready for action when the update drops, head over to the Balance Notes now to check out all the changes coming in Update 4.7 to your favorite Heroes, Items and Talents!

UPDATE 4.6: ISHTAR THE ANCIENT EVIL

  • Vainglory
  • |
  • Aug 19, 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ISHTAR
SKINS
FEATURE UPDATES
SUMMER SALES FOR SAAVY SHOPPERS
4.6 EVENT MODES
BALANCE & META


ISHTAR: THE ANCIENT EVIL

After thousands of years locked away, Ishtar emerges, an ancient evil here to destroy the enemy…much to her delight. Ishtar summons her Blades at will,  and manipulates them to do her bidding.  This blade wielding battle mage uses her basic attacks, and those of her Blades to dominate the battlefield, leaving only destruction in her wake. Unleash the ancient power within when the update drops!

 


HERO ABILITIES


 

 

DEMONIC DECREE (PERK)

Ishtar’s basic attacks deal crystal damage and scale with her overall crystal power.

If Ishtar performs a basic attack in the presence of a Blade, it will also perform a basic attack dealing bonus CP damage.


 SHADOW RAZOR (A)

Ishtar fires a Blade in a straight line that travels toward the target location, dealing damage to all enemies that it passes through. All existing nearby Blades are commanded to dash towards the target location.


 

BLADE WHIRL (B)

Passive: Gains attack speed per level.

Active: Ishtar and all of her Blades perform a spinning slash, dealing damage in an area around them and slowing enemies hit. Landing Blade Whirl gives Ishtar a movement speed boost.


 

ASCENSION (Ultimate)

Ishtar destroys all existing Blades before creating four new ones near her. Afterwards she becomes empowered, gaining a new basic attack as well as additional lifesteal and movement speed.

 


TALENTS


INDOMITABLE (Rare)

Ishtar gains a stack of Indomitable on each hero kill or assist and loses one on death. Each stack grants bonus armor, shield and vampirism. (up to 10 stacks.)

 


PINNED AND NEEDLES (Epic)

Ishtar’s Blade Whirl (B) now will root targets and deal increased damage.

 


RELENTLESS (Legendary)

Every time a Blade is summoned, Ishtar gains additional attack speed for 10 seconds (up to 20 stacks).

 


 

SKINS

 


‘ONI’ KENSEI (LEGENDARY)

Stepping out of your nightmares and onto the Rise, Oni Kensei joins the fight. Whether this fearsome ogre god is here to protect or destroy, he can be all yours for purchase at launch!

 


‘GENIE’ FLICKER (EPIC)

Your wish is his command! Our favorite Bleeko’s has a magical new look with this fun and colorful skin. Just a rub of the lantern and, poof!  Genie Flicker  will be available for purchase in the local souq when the update drops!

 


‘ORCHID’ ISHTAR (RARE)

There cannot be dark without a little light, even for the demon blade herself. Both beautiful and terrifying all at once, Orchid Ishtar is in full bloom in 4.6 and yours for direct purchase at launch. Don’t miss it!

 


 

FEATURE UPDATES


NEW BLITZ MINI MODE – BLITZ: RELOADED!

 

The fast paced and frenzied havoc of Vainglory’s Blitz Mode has been a long time favorite, and while our Brawl modes are a shorter format than standard matches, we’re kicking it up a notch. Introducing Blitz: Reloaded (beta)!

Blitz: Reloaded still holds the main objective of being the first team to reach 15 points, but in this revamped version, you’ll have faster out-of-combat regen, shorter cooldowns, higher starting levels and more. There’s even an extra shop by each team’s second turret to save a little time. Why, you ask? Because time is of the essence in new mini mode Blitz: Reloaded, which ends in two minutes instead of five! That’s right, two minutes of all out fun is headed your way! This new fun mode will be in beta during update 4.6 while we gather your feedback and polish it up. So brush up on your Brawl skills and get ready for the ultimate turbo takedowns with Blitz: Reloaded in update 4.6!

 


 

 SUMMER SALES FOR SAAVY SHOPPERS


SUMMER SKINS ROUNDUP!

Last Call! The season is winding down, but the Summer Party is still going! Update 4.6 is your last chance this year to get that Summer Party Skin of your dreams. These Special Edition skins are not usually available for purchase, so make sure to get yours before they’re gone with our best Summer Skin Chests ever!

 

NEW DEALS & MORE …

Everybody loves amazing ways to get the content they  want at great savings. We’ve got you covered with a whole new set of sales coming your way in update 4.6. Check the market for special deals and promotions on skins, talents, keys and more!

 


 

4.6 EVENT MODES

 

WEEKLY FUN MODES!

Weekly rotating event modes abound in update 4.6 and we’re keeping One for All in the group this round! Event Modes run for a full week to give you time to play all your favorites! Check out the schedule below for 4.6’s event mode start dates and get ready gamers!

    • RUMBLE (8/22)
    • ARAM (8/29)
    • 3V3 CASUAL (9/5)
    • ONE FOR ALL  (9/12)


BALANCE CHANGES AND META

 

  • For all of you players who like to stay in the know and crunch the numbers, head right on over to the Balance Notes now to check out all the changes coming in Update 4.6 to your favorite Heroes, Items and Talents!

UPDATE 4.5: MIHO The Swift Sword

  • Vainglory
  • |
  • Jul 14, 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MIHO
SKINS
FEATURE UPDATES
SUMMER SALES
4.5 EVENT MODES
BALANCE & META


MIHO: THE SWIFT SWORD

Meet Miho, a fleet footed hyper carry with a razor sharp sword! Miho is a master of duels who zips around the battlefield picking off enemies. With careful use of her Keen Eye perk, enemies are Unguarded and all of her damage is amplified for a short period of time enabling her to quickly take them out. Follow the way of the sword with Miho when the update drops!

 


HERO ABILITIES


 

 

KEEN EYE (PERK)

Instead of energy, Miho uses Focus for her abilities. Miho’s abilities apply Keen Eye stacks to enemy heroes. Once her stacks are applied, Miho’s next basic attack or Reizan causes them to become Unguarded, stunning and damaging enemies and granting Miho a barrier.


 

REIZAN (A)

Miho teleports, dealing damage to all enemies that she passes through and around the area that she appears. 

Overdrive: This ability is refreshed whenever any enemy becomes Unguarded.


 

SHINGETSU (B)

Miho performs a quick, long range slash that deals damage to all enemies in a line. This ability can be recast immediately until she is out of Focus.

NOTE: To cancel Shingetsu , use the red C ability button (shown below).


 

TSUKUYOMI (Ultimate)

After a brief channel, Miho fires a crescent wave of energy from her blade that deals damage to every target that it passes through. Tsukuyomi will also destroy  enemy projectiles that it passes through and applies Keen Eye stacks to every enemy it hits.

 


TALENTS


DEATH BLOW (Rare)

Enemies can no longer become Unguarded but the burst of damage is much greater.


ECLIPSE (Epic)

Tsukuyomi heals allies it passes through and deals increased damage.


SHUNPO (Legendary)

Reizan now can store three charges and deals significantly more damage.


 

SKINS

 


‘POSEIDON’ LANCE (LEGENDARY)

Rising from the watery depths of the deep blue sea, Poseidon Lance makes his way on to The Rise in a tidal wave of glory. The King of the Sea will be at your service and available for purchase at launch!

 


‘WU XING FOREST’ KESTREL (EPIC)

From the quiet peace of the Greenwood, everyone’s favorite archer emerges with a lush new skin. Wu Xing Forest Kestrel  will be available for purchase when the update drops!

 


‘TWILIGHT’ MIHO (RARE)

She’s fast, fierce and flawless. As the day closes and gives way to night, Twilight Miho comes out to play.  Yours for direct purchase at launch,  don’t let the sun set on your chance to get this magical Miho skin!

 


 

FEATURE UPDATES


MOAR LEVELS!

 

Whats more fun than 200 Levels of Vainglorious goodness? FIVE HUNDRED Levels! That’s right, 200 just wasn’t enough, so we have expanded account levels all the way to 500! To sweeten the grind, we have added new ICE rewards to level chests for you. Summer fun awaits you on The Fold and The Rise, so get out there, get that XP and level up!

 


 

END OF SEASON REWARDS

We know it’s a little late, but the End of Season Rank Rewards for Spring Season are coming to you in Update 4.5. This time we’re doing something a little different, so all players who reached Tier 6 (Credible Threat) or higher will receive a Spring Season reward of 150 Opals! Rather than getting stuck with a skin we choose for you, you now have Opals to use on any available SE Skin! Spend ’em now or save up for that special Opals-only skin you’ve been wanting. To collect your reward once the update is live, open Vainglory and your Season Rewards Chest will be waiting for you!

 


 

SWEET SUMMER SALES!


SMOKIN’ SUMMER SKINS!

The Summer Party continues in Update 4.5 with super deals on Summer Party skins! These Special Edition skins are not usually available for purchase, so jump on this special opportunity to get them through some sizzling summer chest deals! To start things off with a bang, your first pull from any Summer Party Skin chest is free!

 

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE …

Want even more amazing deals? We’ve got a slew of sales coming your way this update. Check the market for special deals and promotions on skins, talents, keys and more! Be on the lookout for new ways to save and to earn! 

 


 

4.5 EVENT MODES

 

WEEKLY EVENTS FOR YOU!

We have rotating Event Modes aplenty for you in 4.5. Event Modes run for a full week to give you time to play all your favorites! Check out the schedule below for 4.6’s event rotation and get ready for some fun!

    • RUMBLE (7/18)
    • ARAM (7/25)
    • 3V3 CASUAL (8/1)
    • ONE FOR ALL  (8/8)

 

FRIENDS LIST RESET, TAKE TWO

Our 4.4 Friends List database migration hit a little snag along the way, so we’re rolling it out again in Update 4.5. In case you missed the original communication, your Friends List is getting an overhaul! To initiate the refresh process, just update and log in anytime during update 4.5. Any accounts that are not logged in to during this update will lose their Friends List so make sure to log in while 4.5 is active! All of the details on this Friend List refresh and database change can be found in our recent article HERE. Please note that all references to update 4.4 in the article now apply to update  4.5.


BALANCE CHANGES AND META

 

  • That’s not all for 4.5, there’s more! In case you missed the latest changes to all the things, head over to the Balance Notes now to check out all the Hero & Item changes coming in Update 4.5!