v1.1.4 Build Notes — The Hopebringer Steam update #826674

This patch introduces the Opening and blocking systems. Openings are a form of status effect that will make certain other abilities more effective when they are active. In the case of Off Balance, it will increase the effectiveness of knockbacks and knockdowns. Blocking will absorb a portion of incoming damage, at the expense of 10% of the power cost of this. This is not a good trade off in early levels, because enemy damage is very low, and there is a minimum of a 1 power cost when it absorbs. It is much more effective against higher damage enemies, though. And has a chance to create an Off Balance opening when successful. Holding the shift key will now enter into block mode. It will cancel if you move or attack. While active, it will absorb up to 50% of the next incoming attack. That absorption will come at the cost of 10% of your power in relation to the incoming damage, rounded up. M...