Vindictus’ Winter Update was released this week and while it brought some new combat content to the MMORPG, the biggest feature – or features – are the new growth systems: Hero’s Path and Hero’s Leap. These systems are intended to make it easier for players to progress. Hero’s Path, for example, removes elements that players don’t really need and streamlines things. Equipment stats are automatically balanced, so players don’t have to worry about it and can easily take on each boss fight in the intended order.
Hero’s Leap is a guide designed to help players get started in high-level raids once they reach level 115. This is achieved by dividing missions into different categories: Growth, Deployment, City, and Challenge, to make it easier for players to learn the game’s various systems, such as growth mechanics and combat structure. Players will also receive numerous helpful rewards as they progress through the Hero’s Leap system, including equipment, crafting materials, and other items.
The update also includes an overhaul of the game’s HUD. Unnecessary UI elements are now hidden in the city. Players can customize their status effects. Decorations and effects have been simplified. And important combat information is now more visible. Further details on this and other improvements can be found on the Vindictus website.
