EverQuest 2 Test Update #21b

*** Kingdom of Sky ***

– The Trials of the Awakened now provide better XP, although significantly less than normal dungeon XP. These zones are meant for quest updates, not XP hunting.

*** Desert of Flames ***

– Some of the solo encounters in Desert of Flames have been made slightly more challenging and will now provide bonus experience when defeated.

*** Achievements ***

– Druid: Animal Charm now gives a visual warning when charm breaks, and 3 seconds of mesmerization on the target after the charm has broken.
– Enchanter: Mana Flow’s percentage has been changed to 10%.
– Enchanter: Hypnosis now gives a visual warning when charm breaks, and 3 seconds of mesmerization on the target after the charm has broken.
– Predator: Point Blank Shot’s duration is now affected by upgrades.
– Rogue: Formation’s health increase percentage has been corrected.
– Rogue: Lunge Reversal is now a toggled ability that refreshes itself automatically.
– Warrior: Buckler Reversal is now a toggled ability that refreshes itself automatically.

*** Items ***

– Shimmering Wand of Glass is now categorized as a one-handed staff.
– The proc on the Enspelled Vultak Eye should now work correctly.
– The color of Xhaviz’s Gown of Glory has been changed to differentiate it from the Skywatcher robe.
– The amount of power returned by the proc on Xhaviz’s Gown of Glory has been reduced.
– Hoo’Loh’s Illusory Hat’s can now only be used by those level 67 and higher, the same as the other hats awarded from the quest.
– The trim color of Hoo’Loh’s Witchy Hat is now different from the Wizardly Hat.
– Hoo’Loh’s Witchy Hat & Hoo’Loh’s Wizardly Hat now give +5 disruption and +3 subjugation.
– The Blood of the Brood quest should now update more frequently when killing centurions & dreadknights.
– The proc chance on the Mystical Orbs of the Healer/Invoker have been increased.

*** Quests ***

– The book cover for Teachings of Master Wu can now be found on an interactive object within the Sanctum of the Scaleborn as well as the current chest drop.

*** Combat ***

Brigand changes:
– Double Up now makes use of the quality tier of the duplicated spell. Upgrades to Double Up improve its overall effectiveness, and using upgraded versions of duplicated spells will allow abilities of the same line to be used.
– Amazing Reflexes will not automatically remove itself when damage is received. Instead, the AOE avoidance effect is disabled for 30 seconds.

Bruiser changes:
– Close Mind’s duration is now determined by the quality tier of the spell. The Master I version is required to achieve the full duration.

Coercer changes:
– Charm spells now give a visual warning when charm breaks, and 3 seconds of mesmerization on the target after the charm has broken.

Dirge changes:
– Oration of Sacrifice can now be cast on raid members.

Illusionist changes:
– Prismatic Havoc can now be cast on raid members.

Inquisitor changes:
– Verdict’s preparation time has been reduced from 2.5 to 1.5 seconds.

Monk changes:
– Tsunami’s duration is now determined by the quality tier of spell. The Master I version is required to achieve the full duration.

Mystic changes:
– Bolster can now be cast on raid members.

Paladin changes:
– Demonstration of Faith can now be cast on raid members.

Ranger changes:
– Reclaimed Arrows has the makeshift arrows set to the correct level of 60.
– Trick Shot’s icon has been changed to differentiate it from Leg Shot.

Shadowknight changes:
– Infernal Blessing can now be cast on raid members.

Templar changes:
– Reverence can now be cast on raid members.
– Sanctuary’s duration is now determined by the quality tier of the spell. The Master I version is required to achieve the full duration.

Troubadour changes:
– Jester’s Cap can now be cast on raid members.

Warden changes:
– Tranquility can now be cast on raid members.

*** Kingdom of Sky ***

– The Trials of the Awakened now provide better XP, although significantly less than normal dungeon XP. These zones are meant for quest updates, not XP hunting.

*** Desert of Flames ***

– Some of the solo encounters in Desert of Flames have been made slightly more challenging and will now provide bonus experience when defeated.

*** Achievements ***

– Druid: Animal Charm now gives a visual warning when charm breaks, and 3 seconds of mesmerization on the target after the charm has broken.
– Enchanter: Mana Flow’s percentage has been changed to 10%.
– Enchanter: Hypnosis now gives a visual warning when charm breaks, and 3 seconds of mesmerization on the target after the charm has broken.
– Predator: Point Blank Shot’s duration is now affected by upgrades.
– Rogue: Formation’s health increase percentage has been corrected.
– Rogue: Lunge Reversal is now a toggled ability that refreshes itself automatically.
– Warrior: Buckler Reversal is now a toggled ability that refreshes itself automatically.

*** Items ***

– Shimmering Wand of Glass is now categorized as a one-handed staff.
– The proc on the Enspelled Vultak Eye should now work correctly.
– The color of Xhaviz’s Gown of Glory has been changed to differentiate it from the Skywatcher robe.
– The amount of power returned by the proc on Xhaviz’s Gown of Glory has been reduced.
– Hoo’Loh’s Illusory Hat’s can now only be used by those level 67 and higher, the same as the other hats awarded from the quest.
– The trim color of Hoo’Loh’s Witchy Hat is now different from the Wizardly Hat.
– Hoo’Loh’s Witchy Hat & Hoo’Loh’s Wizardly Hat now give +5 disruption and +3 subjugation.
– The Blood of the Brood quest should now update more frequently when killing centurions & dreadknights.
– The proc chance on the Mystical Orbs of the Healer/Invoker have been increased.

*** Quests ***

– The book cover for Teachings of Master Wu can now be found on an interactive object within the Sanctum of the Scaleborn as well as the current chest drop.

*** Combat ***

Brigand changes:
– Double Up now makes use of the quality tier of the duplicated spell. Upgrades to Double Up improve its overall effectiveness, and using upgraded versions of duplicated spells will allow abilities of the same line to be used.
– Amazing Reflexes will not automatically remove itself when damage is received. Instead, the AOE avoidance effect is disabled for 30 seconds.

Bruiser changes:
– Close Mind’s duration is now determined by the quality tier of the spell. The Master I version is required to achieve the full duration.

Coercer changes:
– Charm spells now give a visual warning when charm breaks, and 3 seconds of mesmerization on the target after the charm has broken.

Dirge changes:
– Oration of Sacrifice can now be cast on raid members.

Illusionist changes:
– Prismatic Havoc can now be cast on raid members.

Inquisitor changes:
– Verdict’s preparation time has been reduced from 2.5 to 1.5 seconds.

Monk changes:
– Tsunami’s duration is now determined by the quality tier of spell. The Master I version is required to achieve the full duration.

Mystic changes:
– Bolster can now be cast on raid members.

Paladin changes:
– Demonstration of Faith can now be cast on raid members.

Ranger changes:
– Reclaimed Arrows has the makeshift arrows set to the correct level of 60.
– Trick Shot’s icon has been changed to differentiate it from Leg Shot.

Shadowknight changes:
– Infernal Blessing can now be cast on raid members.

Templar changes:
– Reverence can now be cast on raid members.
– Sanctuary’s duration is now determined by the quality tier of the spell. The Master I version is required to achieve the full duration.

Troubadour changes:
– Jester’s Cap can now be cast on raid members.

Warden changes:
– Tranquility can now be cast on raid members.