The new combat rework is going to change Runescape like no other update has. It will re-define the game with new abilities and change some major core mechanics of the game.
Some exciting news has been announced about new "buffs" and "Weaknesses"
Buffs and Weaknesses!
As part of the Evolution of Combat, Buffs such as potions or damage reduction effects as well as Weaknesses such as increased vulnerability to certain types of magic or ranged attacks will be far more apparent and visible whilst you’re fighting.
A new interface will show you all the information you need about your character as well as your current target or enemy allowing you to react to the situation. It really will allow you to exploit the weaknesses of creatures and your foes in combat giving you the upper hand!
Buffs
Potions, boosts and other positive effects on your character or enemy will appear on the interface with a green surround to indicate they’re a positive effect on you or your target foe.
You’ll be able to see the effects of potions, prayers or curses, and other boosts, as well as effects from the new Abilities such as dealing increased amounts of damage or being immune to all snares/binds and many more!
Weaknesses
Like Buffs, Weaknesses are on the opposite end of the spectrum and highlight the negative effects on your character or enemy. These are indicated with icons with a red surround. Weaknesses include the effects of curses, stat drains and binds or stuns. As with the new abilities there are also some new weaknesses such as spell interrupts, bleed and damage over time effects.
Creature Stats
In addition to the Buffs & Weakness interface, we’ll be taking a long look at the stats and weaknesses of many of the existing RuneScape inhabitants. A creature that’s supposed to be weak to fire, will now take much more damage from fire spells or attacks for example. Previously the impact of this was only a very small and not enough to warrant changing the equipment you use. With this change you’ll see much more of an effect if you choose to take advantage of creature’s vulnerabilities enabling you to defeat them more effectively!
With this new update coming within the near future, i hope that some of you will take a look at the game if you aren't already playing!
Some exciting news has been announced about new "buffs" and "Weaknesses"
Buffs and Weaknesses!
As part of the Evolution of Combat, Buffs such as potions or damage reduction effects as well as Weaknesses such as increased vulnerability to certain types of magic or ranged attacks will be far more apparent and visible whilst you’re fighting.
A new interface will show you all the information you need about your character as well as your current target or enemy allowing you to react to the situation. It really will allow you to exploit the weaknesses of creatures and your foes in combat giving you the upper hand!
Buffs
Potions, boosts and other positive effects on your character or enemy will appear on the interface with a green surround to indicate they’re a positive effect on you or your target foe.
You’ll be able to see the effects of potions, prayers or curses, and other boosts, as well as effects from the new Abilities such as dealing increased amounts of damage or being immune to all snares/binds and many more!
Weaknesses
Like Buffs, Weaknesses are on the opposite end of the spectrum and highlight the negative effects on your character or enemy. These are indicated with icons with a red surround. Weaknesses include the effects of curses, stat drains and binds or stuns. As with the new abilities there are also some new weaknesses such as spell interrupts, bleed and damage over time effects.
Creature Stats
In addition to the Buffs & Weakness interface, we’ll be taking a long look at the stats and weaknesses of many of the existing RuneScape inhabitants. A creature that’s supposed to be weak to fire, will now take much more damage from fire spells or attacks for example. Previously the impact of this was only a very small and not enough to warrant changing the equipment you use. With this change you’ll see much more of an effect if you choose to take advantage of creature’s vulnerabilities enabling you to defeat them more effectively!
With this new update coming within the near future, i hope that some of you will take a look at the game if you aren't already playing!