36 Hero Rework - Patch v1.1.1 — Spire of Ash Steam update #668737

# Development Update — Hero Rework, Visual Effects Expansion, Combat Balance Repass _Date: 2026-03-23_ ## TL;DR - All **36 heroes reworked** with unique mechanics and hero-specific status effects — no two heroes play the same way anymore. - **Skill visuals massively expanded**: 3 new visual archetypes + 26 new effect types; all 144 hero skill effects modernized. - **Major combat balance pass**: engagement ranges tightened, AOE sizes tuned, enemies respond to splash damage properly. - **Trade marketplace UI redesigned** with visual stash grid item selection and expanded currency trading. - **Combat animations polished**: smoother melee approach, less jittering, faster support hero response. ## New Features ### Hero De-Homogenization Rework Every hero now has a unique **loop → payoff** mechanic that shapes how they play. Examples: Heatguard's heat stockpile from blocking, Triage Links' dam...