Soul Knight Prequel SS8: Calamity Ark Hotfix Updates
Release time: 2026-08-20
8.20
[Bug Fixes]
- Fixed the issue where other skills could not be cast properly while a charged-up skill was being charged via Smartcast.
- Fixed the issue where holding down a skill while it was on cooldown prevented it from being cast properly once the cooldown ended.
[Optimizations & Adjustments]
- Optimized Smartcast logic to improve the combat experience.
8.6
[Bug Fixes]
- Fixed the issue where Smartcast skills had abnormal cooldowns under certain conditions.
Fixed the issue where Smartcast would fail under certain conditions.
- Fixed the issue where Astral Mage triggering Abystella’s Promise 4-piece set effect would cause key input to stop working.
- Fixed the issue where the Hades set “Chthonic Descent” effect caused abnormal damage.
- Fixed the issue with the missing Pandora Eidolon textures on certain devices.
- Fixed the issue where the boss on the Shattered Wing Verdict event homepage could not be interacted with.
- Fixed the issue with the abnormal skill text display for the companion “Green Keemie.”
- Fixed the issue with the abnormal display of the Ranger’s Razorward skill spec’s Gyral AoE effect.
- Fixed the issue with the missing skin textures on certain devices.
- Fixed the issue with the missing textures for the boss “Gorn the Undying Warmaster” in Aeonic Echo mode on certain devices.
- Fixed the issue with the missing textures for the bosses “Gloomlock” and “Gloomswoop” in Pandora’s Labyrinth mode on certain devices.
7.30
[Bug Fixes]
- Fixed the issue where entering certain game scenes could cause abnormal black screens.
- Fixed the issue with the Legendary Eidolon Selection Pack not appearing properly in the Hope Shop.
- Fixed the issue with the incorrect description text for the "Starcatcher Fists" reward.
- Fixed the issue with the incorrect item type display for the "Diurnal Radiance" reward.
- Fixed the issue with the error code pop-ups after clearing stages in Pandora’s Labyrinth.
7.20
[Bug Fixes]
- Fixed the issue with an error code pop-up when claiming rewards in the Rookie Rollout event.
- Fixed the issue with the incorrect descriptions in the Saga of Valor quest objectives.
- Fixed the issue with the incorrect difficulty display in Aeonic Echo recommendations.
[Optimizations & Adjustments]
- Added Gloomquartz crafting feature.
- Optimized item drops in the Aeonic Echo gameplay.
7.15
[New Content]
- The second round of the Gear Co-Creation Event is now live! Participate via the event page to claim gems.
[Bug Fixes]
- Fixed the issue with the error code pop-up when opening Custom Calamitous Fatestone Packs from the backpack.
- Fixed the issue with the error code pop-up after Pandora’s Labyrinth settlement rewards showed up in certain cases.
- Fixed the issue with the missing materials in Heart of Calamity on some devices.
- Fixed the issue with the missing mechanics textures in Pandora’s Labyrinth on some devices.
- Fixed the issue where the Necromancer skill 'Lazarus Wave' would not function properly.
- Fixed the issue with the Huntsman’s Boots not dropping at Level 8 in Enigmine - Amneopolis.
- Fixed the issue with the red dot notification not appearing on the difficulty tab when unlocking Heart of Calamity.
- Fixed the issue with abnormal effects for Twin Novae Fatestone and Backlash Fatestone.
- Fixed the issue with the recommended icon position on the active Fatebounds panel.
- Fixed the issue with the progress bar status not resetting correctly after switching packs.
[Optimizations]
- Improved the dash control after triggering Calamitous Sortie Fatebound effect.
7.14
[Bug Fixes]
- Fixed the issue in Pandora’s Labyrinth where players equipped with Fatebound-Gloomquartz would encounter abnormal Fatestone drops in dungeons.
- Fixed the issue with the error code pop-up when placing unlocked Fatestones into the Box of Vanity in the Heart of Calamity mode.
- Fixed the issue where Nyax’s Bounty’s set effects would partially fail after upgrading via the Sacred Soul-Dais.
- Fixed the issue with the incorrect display of the acquisition method for "I. Extreme Echo: Terminus".
- Fixed the issue in Pandora’s Labyrinth where the Labyrinth: Citadel boss would spawn inside a room and prevent activation of the Antediluvian Defense Machina.
- Fixed the issue where the Moonsear skill for Nyxen would have abnormal bonuses when boosted by Buff Amplification Fatebound.
- Fixed the issue with the icon display for the recommended build for Tempest Archer for permanent characters.
- Fixed the issue where the skin Gelielle would display abnormally on certain devices.
- Fixed the issue where Fatestone materials would be missing when viewing details on certain devices.
[Optimizations & Adjustments]
- Ranger skill Scattershot’s fragment damage changed from "120/133.3/146.6/160/173.3/186.6/200/213.3/226.6/240% extra physical damage" to "420/466.6/513.3/560/606.6/653.3/700/746.6/793.3/840% extra physical damage".
- Ranger skill Crimson Storm changed from "After every 3 attacking skill uses or normal attacks, increase projectile damage by 3.2/4.4/5.6/6.8/8/9.2/10.4/11.6/12.8/14% for 10s, stacking up to 3 times." to "After every 3 attacking skill uses or normal attacks, increase projectile damage by 3.2/4.4/5.6/6.8/8/9.2/10.4/11.6/12.8/14% and projectile count by 2 for 10s."
- Nyxen's skill Lunescence base cooldown reduced from 6s to 5s.
- Weapon "Firmament’s Caprice" Legendary effect changed from "A charged-up Cloudpiercer Shot deals 120/180/240% more damage." to "A charged-up Cloudpiercer Shot deals 180/240/300% more damage."
- Weapon "The Orrery" Legendary effect changed from "Moonsear deals 120/140/160% more damage." to "Moonsear deals 170/240/310% more damage."
- Weapon "Panthalassic Gourd" Legendary effect changed from "Reventide deals 180/210/240% more damage" to "Reventide deals 200/275/350% more damage."
- Weapon "Argent Lunarium" Legendary effect changed from "Lunescence deals 160/180/200% more damage." to "Lunescence deals 220/305/390% more damage."
- Hyacinth's Ephemera 4-piece set effect changed from "Rain of Arrows: Leonar deals 120% more damage. Firing a charged-up Cloudpiercer Shot now transmutes it into a Torrential Arrow, incorporating 150% of Arrow Rain: Leonar's total damage into its base damage." to "Rain of Arrows: Leonar deals 240% more damage. Firing a charged-up Cloudpiercer Shot now transmutes it into a Torrential Arrow, incorporating 300% of Arrow Rain: Leonar's total damage into its base damage."
- Nyax’s Bounty 4-piece set effect changed from "Moonsear deals 100% more damage. When Lumine Flux reaches max stacks, unleash a Zenith Blast upon all enemies within range, dealing Dark Damage equal to 320% of Moonsear's damage." to "Moonsear deals 260% more damage. When Lumine Flux reaches max stacks, unleash a Zenith Blast upon all enemies within range, dealing Dark Damage equal to 450% of Moonsear's damage."
- Nyax’s Embrace 4-piece set effect changed from "Tidesurge deals 180% more damage, and consuming Lucent Shadow now generates a Vortex that deals damage equal to 65% of Tidesurge every 0.5s, lasting for 4s." to "Tidesurge deals 320% more damage, and consuming Lucent Shadow now generates a Vortex that deals damage equal to 130% of Tidesurge every 0.5s, lasting for 4s."
- Nyax’s Susurrus 4-piece set effect changed from "Manifested frost deals 60% more damage. The generated Ice Ring now deals damage to enemies within its radius every 1s." to "Manifested frost deals 220% more damage. The generated Ice Ring now deals damage to enemies within its radius every 1s."
- Optimized the road layouts for Labyrinth: Volcano and Labyrinth: Peaks in Pandora’s Labyrinth mode.
7.9
[Bug Fixes]
- Fixed the issue where the Auroral Scintillas generated by Hyacinth's Flourish 4-piece set effect could not benefit from the "Proliferation" spec of Scattershot;
- Fixed the issue where the Rain of Arrows generated by Hyacinth's Ephemera 4-piece set effect could not benefit from the "Batter" and "Spacebreak" specs of Cloudpiercer Shot;
- Fixed the issue where the "Pinpoint" spec for Ranger's Scattershot was not functioning properly;
- Fixed the issue where the number of Tablets of Wishes dropped in Pandora’s Labyrinth was abnormal under certain conditions;
- Fixed the issue with the display of the text for Gloomquartz acquisition methods;
- Fixed the issue where Gloom bosses would disappear abnormally in some cases;
- Fixed the issue where the "Catapolis" avatar frame was not delivered after purchasing the Chevalier's Gold Medallion on the character creation screen;
- Fixed the issue where the skill Hellscream could not pull monsters when the Hellion was equipped with the Gravitic Nova Fatebound;
- Fixed the issue with the display of the ultimate talent panel for Underlord Eidolon;
- Fixed the issue with multiple missing textures on certain devices;
- Fixed the issue with the error in the description text for the Essence;
- Fixed the issue where Skeleton King and Alpha Yeti sets were not available for exchange in the Aeonic Echo Shop;
- Fixed the issue where materials for Skeleton King and Alpha Yeti sets were not being reclaimed.
[Optimizations & Adjustments]
- Improved guidance for regular bosses in Pandora’s Labyrinth;
- Added auto-lock for corresponding equipment, Sacred Soul, and Fatebound when saving presets;
- Optimized the interaction logic when imbuing Fatebound Fatestones;
- Reduced the pop-up frequency of the "Welcome Back to Chillstead" letter.
7.8
[Bug Fixes]
- Fixed the issue with the missing text in the Permanent Perks rules.
- Fixed the issue with the incorrect item names in the Discount Shop during the "Comeback Arc" event.
- Fixed the issue where the initial Talent Point pop-up from seasonal perks would overlap with gameplay guidance in Pandora’s Labyrinth mode.
- Fixed the issue with an error code pop-up when tapping Talents with Permanent characters.
- Fixed the issue with an error code pop-up when placing Aeonic Antiquary under certain conditions.
- Fixed the issue with the incorrect icon on the right side of the Newbie Boost Pack.
[Optimizations & Adjustments]
- The Chapter 3 quest in Saga of Valor has been changed from "Reach floor 550 in the Proving Grounds" to "Reach floor 400 in the Proving Grounds."
- Underlord Eidolon skill "Underlord’s Judgement" changed from "Accumulating 30 enemy hits with AoE skills grants 1 stack of [Judgement]. During Boss battles, gain 1 stack(s) of [Judgement] every 2s of combat." to "Accumulating 15 enemy hits with AoE skills grants 1 stack of [Judgement]. During Boss battles, gain 1 stack(s) of [Judgement] every 0.5s of combat.";
- Added Imbue and Subsume buttons to the Fatestone details panel of equipped Fatestones in the Fatestone system.
- After leveling up, the jump now goes to the Adventure Path lobby instead of the main story dungeon.

