Ancient Kingdoms v0.9.30.0 - Know Your Numbers
Ancient Pixels
A new update for Ancient Kingdoms is now live!
Version v0.9.30.0 introduces the new DPS / HPS Meter , alongside several Ranger balance changes, combat improvements, bug fixes, and more progress on Old Valorath.
DPS / HPS Meter
A new DPS / HPS Meter has been added!
You can show or hide the meter at any time by clicking the ... button in the Player Panel.
Ranger Balance
Rangers may need to reset their skills in the Elven Village after this update.
- Winds of Forest is now based on % Max HP and is a self-only buff
- Replaced Elderwood Aegis with Steadfast Guard
- Scale Skin is now an Advanced skill
- Wild Roar is now a Tier 3 skill
- Virulent Slash now reduces damage dealt by enemies
- Decreased Critical Resist granted by Steadfast Guard
Combat & Balance
- Reduced the stun duration scaling by level for many mob attacks
- Increased movement range for knockback skills
- Rogue: Reduced the cooldown of Deadly Strike
- Resurrection Effects now correctly protect you from mobs for 10 seconds (including see-invisibility mobs)
Fixes & Improvements
- Fixed pets not moving behind bosses / elites
- Fixed a visual bug with Dawnforged Gauntlets
- Fixed a bug where mercenaries were temporarily gaining more HP than intended when leveling up a VT
- Increased font size for Extended Target
- Readjusted the outline of the remaining-time text on buffs
Old Valorath — 60% Complete
- Development on Old Valorath continues, and the dungeon is now approximately 60% complete! We're getting closer to finishing this new high-level dungeon as we continue working towards the next Ancient Kingdoms release.
Thanks for playing Ancient Kingdoms and for all your feedback and support!
This announcement was originally published by Ancient Pixels on Steam on Aug 22, 2026.
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