Avowed recently received a significant update that essentially reworks the ranger and fighter classes. This update introduces a variety of new weapons and enhances gameplay for the Steam Deck, improving overall performance.

Summary of Changes

The game now allows for more versatile builds in ranger and fighter positions, which previously lagged behind the wizard class in terms of options. Notably, rangers and fighters now have access to several new active and passive abilities aimed at improving combat variety and effectiveness.

• Ranger Abilities:
  • Shadow Step: Warp behind an enemy to surprise them—an effective strategy recognizable to fans of Pillars of Eternity.
  • Fan of Daggers: Introduces a series of poisoned daggers that target multiple foes, with upgrades allowing for increased damage.

These adjustments are meant to ensure that combat remains engaging across all classes, with enemies now equipped with abilities previously exclusive to players, thus presenting fresh challenges.

Obsidian has also highlighted the game’s new Steam Deck compatibility, featuring enhanced visuals and a 40fps gameplay mode, marking its commitment to optimizing user experience on various platforms.

For a full list of changes, you can check out the detailed patch notes available on Obsidian’s forum.