The core of update 1.06.1 lies in its targeted adjustments to weaponry, specifically reigning in dominant strategies that had begun to stagnate high-level play. The most notable change was the reduction in impact and accumulated impact of the , a back-mounted electron cannon. In the months following launch, dual-wielding these powerful sniper cannons had become a notoriously oppressive tactic, capable of staggering opponents from across the map with a single volley. By reducing their impact—the primary resource for staggering foes and unleashing direct damage—FromSoftware subtly shifted the weapon’s role from a universal answer to a high-skill, situational tool. It remains powerful, but no longer trivializes the approach phase of combat.
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Improved performance during heavy particle-effect sequences, such as multiple Coral explosions occurring simultaneously. The core of update 1
Since 1.06.1 is a hotfix for 1.06, its impact is best understood through the major changes it refined: Heavy Build Nerfs: Found a new broken build