New Rage mechanic, new Job, and new Abilities

major update

Cascade Tactics · published

Progress is being made on the completely redone story-mode. In the meantime here is an update for the existing version of the game.

  • New Rage Mechanic

    • Dealing damage or taking Damage increases your Rage meter
    • When filled, if the character has a Rage ability, he will immediately choose a target and cast that ability.
    • Several Rage abilities have been added to the game. See below

  • New Berserker Class

    • Revolves around new Rage mechanic.
    • Has ability Fury which will increase caster's Rage meter
    • Has Rage ability Unleash which deals unblockable physical damage to a target from a distance
    • Job is available to Protagonist by default, but can be unlocked by others with the new accessory: Berserker Axe.

  • New Job Upgrades

    • Tempest → Rage: Lightning+
      • Immediately cast an AOE Lightning

    • Commander → Rage: Command

      • Immediately issue a Command to an allied unit

    • Ninja → Rage: Strength

      • Immediately gain additional strength

    • Ninja → Start Turn Speed

      • Gain Speed at the start of each turn

    • Sentinel → Stone Skin

      • Reduce damage taken from physical attack
      • Previously only available to Geomancer

    • Rogue → Gain Spin Strike

      • Use weapon in 4 directions
      • (Really awesome when an archer uses it. Can choose any angle)

    • Rifter → Gain Blitz

      • Caster teleports to target location and deals Magic damage to an area around himself.

    • Pyromancer → Gain Explosive

      • When target unit takes damage, he will cast Flames upon himself.

    • Ice Mage → Gain Ice Shield

      • Increase target's Block by 3 and target can deflect incoming projectiles back to the caster.

    • Enchanter → Gain Amplify Magic

      • Target takes and deals extra magic damage

    • Paladin → Gain Rejuvenate

      • Send healing projectiles in three directions. Cannot be blocked.

    • Geomancer → Gain Rock Armor

      • Weapons deal 50% less damage to target. Additionally, set target's Move to 2.

    • Silencer → Gain Penalize Magic

      • Targets take 50% of any Magic damage they deal

  • New Features

    • Abilities like Double-Cast or Infuse are no longer limited to 7 abilities. There is a More option.
    • Added status icon for Rebirth
    • Tempest's Mask accessory → Grants Rage:Lightning+
    • Berserk Axe accessory → Gives access to Berserker Class

  • Bug Fixes

    • Fix issue with Camera moving too fast during scenes
    • Fix issue where Rebirth is not considered when determining Win/Lose conditions
    • Fix crash that might occur when win condition is "Defeat at least..."
    • Fix issues where you cannot Undo your move
    • Fix issue where battle continues even if you lose all your units
    • Fix crash related to Mind Control
    • Fix crash related to Vampire

New Rage mechanic, new Job, and new Abilities · Cascade Tactics patch notes · SteamPeaks