Version 0.6.8

Version History
← 0.6.7 January 1, 2010	0.6.8 December 9, 2010	0.6.9 → January 1, 2010

Patch notes

These are the official patch notes for version 0.6.8 released by Grinding Gear Games.

• Complete overhaul of passive skill tree with many more stats
• Changed Twilight Strand and The Ledge to use new random generator
• Added new Tidal Passage level
• Added item Exalted Orb: adds a mod to rare item
• Added item Jeweler's Orb: rerolls sockets
• Added item Orb of Transformation: rerolls a magic item
• Added item Orb of Souring: converts an item into its plain base type
• Added implicit cold damage to Leather Belt
• Nerfed ice nova (-40% damage, costs more mana)
• Nerfed currency item drop rates substantially
• Nerfed "increased item quantity" stat by 50%
• Nerfed energy shield quantities by 50%
• Nerfed mana regen
• Boosted energy shield regen
• Brightened lighting in act 1 town
• Added skill weapon restrictions
• Implemented skill area of effect boosts
• Improved Ground Slam effects
• Allowed three sockets to spawn on the highest weapons/armours
• Further tidied up character screen stats
• Smallcaps version of font used in item rendering
• Better descriptions of skills on gem hovers
• Fixed blocked doorways in prison
• Fixed materials used in waterfalls
• Fixed layout issues with NPC windows and item hovers
• Fixed font scaling issues
• Lengthened chat message fade delay
• Passive screen now shows attributes the skill would grant
• Accuracy used for bows (they can miss now)
• Weapon type is checked correctly in stats
• Fixed resizing issue with minimap
• Red outline on monsters works correctly and intensity represents health amount
• Fixed a bug with de-equipping weapons that you can't use