Summary:
Monster Sanctuary’s latest update, Relics of Chaos, introduces a new game mode and a host of new features to the popular monster taming RPG. The highlight of the update is Relic Mode, which adds a new type of equipment to the game called “Relics”. These powerful items come with over-the-top effects, but often have drawbacks or restrictions. In Relic Mode, players will find one random Relic in a random chest in every area, and can also obtain them through reward boxes and by purchasing them from the new Arena Coupon NPC. Along with Relic Mode, the update brings new skills, quality of life changes, and monster balancing updates.
We’ll take a closer look at all of the new features and improvements in the update, and explain how to make the most of them in your monster taming adventures.
Monster Sanctuary – Relics of Chaos
The Monster Sanctuary “Relics of Chaos” update is an exciting addition to an already popular game. With the introduction of Relic Mode and a host of other new features and improvements, players have even more reason to delve into the world of monster taming and battling. In this guide, we’ll explore all of the new content and explain how you can use it to your advantage.
Relic Mode
Relic Mode is a brand new game mode in Monster Sanctuary, and the Relics of Chaos update has brought a whole new equipment system to the game: “Relics”! Relics are powerful equipment pieces with over-the-top effects, but they often come with some drawbacks or restrictions. In Relic Mode, you can find one random Relic in a chest in every area of the game. The chest has a special color and contains its normal items along with the Relic. Additionally, you can get random Relics from reward boxes and buy Relics from the new Arena Coupon NPC once you’ve reached the Keeper Master rank. There are 39 Relics in total, and they are not allowed in PvP matchmaking, but they can be enabled in private lobbies.
New Skills
The Relics of Chaos update has also added several new skills to the game. Here are the new skills that you can use:
– Static Strike – The first hit never misses and deals 15% more damage when not critical
– Riposte – Counter Attack with 300% Defense and triples the chance to trigger on-hit effects
– Shock Support – Non-damaging actions apply shock to two random enemies
– Heavy Hitter – A monster gains 1% crit damage for every 20 Defense
– Healing Echo – When using a single-target healing action, also heal another ally with the lowest health by 35% of that ability’s total healing amount
Quality of Life Changes
The update brings several quality of life improvements along with tons of balance changes. Here are some of the quality of life improvements that you can look forward to:
– The Map now shows how much % of it you already explored! When selecting a tile, it only shows it for that area.
– A button has been added, which lets you use Smoke Bombs in the Skill selection menu during combat.
– ‘Remove Flashes’ option (Removes menu blinking and screen flashes in combat)
– You can Inspect your own Monsters now.
– Crit Chance and Crit Damage are displayed for Monsters when inspecting them.
– You can rewatch the final cutscenes multiple times instead of only after beating the final boss (There is an NPC to the left of the PvP Arena, after defeating the final boss). He also gives you an option to make a Team photo together with your Monsters!
– Increased Monster Gold gain formula
– You can name the 3 starting Monsters in Bravery Mode at the very start.
– Light and Dark shifts alternate for all monsters found in the wild now.
– Goblin Miner now has a double explore ability (light + Crush).
– Indicator if a monster has been fully fed or not (small Cutlery icon right next to the level).
– The legendary keeper encounters also grant a small amount of gold now (1000), both on normal defeat and re-fights.
– The Icon in the taskbar will blink/ask for attention when you’ve found a match in PvP (if the game is in tray. Windows only).
– If an Attack is “dodged,” it is visually represented by the “text” dodge rather than miss.
– Option added to open all boxes (of the selected version).
– Possibility to take back recently assigned Skill Points (Until you exit the game or the monster participates in an encounter).
– Added Savefile Management options (Delete/Copy).
– The game will no longer accept mouse input if another program is in front of it.
– Added a Merchant in the Infinity Arena that will sell Reward box items for coupons attainable through the arena (you earn 1 Arena Coupon every 12 levels, not counting the levels you started on).
The update introduces several quality of life improvements to the Monster Sanctuary game. These enhancements are designed to make the gameplay experience more enjoyable for players. Here are the major quality of life changes in the Relics of Chaos update:
Map Exploration
The map now shows players the percentage of the map that they have already explored. Additionally, when a player selects a tile, the map will only show the selected tile’s area. This feature makes it easier for players to explore each area of the map thoroughly.
Skill Selection
A new button has been added to the skill selection menu during combat that lets players use Smoke Bombs. This feature provides players with more control during battles, allowing them to plan out their attacks more strategically.
Remove Flashes
The update has introduced an option to remove menu blinking and screen flashes in combat. This feature is beneficial for players who suffer from epilepsy or are prone to headaches.
Monster Inspection
Players can now inspect their own monsters to see their crit chance and crit damage when inspecting them. This feature helps players to better understand their monsters’ strengths and weaknesses and to make more informed decisions about their team compositions.
Cutlery Icon
The update has introduced an indicator that shows players whether a monster has been fully fed or not. The small Cutlery icon is located right next to the monster’s level, making it easier for players to keep track of their monsters’ feeding status.
Monster Balancing:
The Monster Sanctuary Relics of Chaos update comes with a lot of monster balancing changes, making the game even more fun and interesting. Here are some of the notable monster balancing changes:
– Tengu, Promethean, Kame: Gains ‘Static Strike’
– Sizzle Knight: Gains ‘Riposte’, ‘Electrify’, ‘Kindle’, ‘Cascade’, ‘Heavy Hitter’, Loses ‘Shield Aura’, ‘Mana Plus’, ‘Shocking Current’, ‘Burning Heat’, ‘Crit Damage Plus’
– Elderjel, Manticorb: Light shift +1 base mana
– Glowfly: Gains ‘Shock Support’, ‘Healing Echo’
– Qillin, Shockhopper: Gains ‘Shock Support’
– Raduga: Gains ‘Critical Mass’, Loses ‘Critical Boon’. Dark shift +1 base magic, +1 base mana, light shift -1 Health
– Crackle Knight: Gains ‘Heavy Hitter’, Loses ‘Mana Plus’
– Diavola: Gains ‘Heavy Hitter’
– Imori: Gains ‘Heavy Hitter’, Loses ‘Crit Damage Plus’
– Thanatos: Gains ‘First Impact’, ‘Vicious,’ ‘Shared Glory’, ‘Giantsbane’, Loses ‘Health Plus’ and ‘Duality’. Both shifts gain +1 attack & magic.
– Monk, Sycophantom: Gains ‘Healing Echo’
– Molebear: Gains ‘Critical Boon’, ‘Tenacious Barrier’
– Megataur: Gains ‘Combo Initiator’, ‘Crit Chance+’, Loses ‘Situational Support’, ‘Protector’ and -1 Base Defense. Light shift loses -1 Max Health
– Dracozul: Both shifts gain +1 attack, +1 magic & +1 Mana
– Draconoir, Draconov, Dracomer: Both shifts gain +1 attack & +1 magic
– Lava Blob: Gains ‘Death Blow’
– Ice Blob: Gains ‘Disarming Shielding’
– Rainbow Blob: Gains ‘Phoenix Affinity’, ‘Strike Mastery’, ‘Armor Bypass’ +1 Base Mana, Loses ‘Life Stability’, ‘Health Plus’, ‘Crit Damage+’
– Beetloid: Gains ‘Chain Reaction’
– Mogwai: Both shifts gain +1 attack & +1 magic
– Nautilid: Gains ‘Shock Support’, ‘Miracle’, ‘Spell Mastery’. Loses ‘Psychokinesis’. Light shift changed to Mass Mystify.
– Tanuki: Gains ‘Auto Restore’, ‘Buffing Heal’, ‘Auto Restore’, ‘Critical Healing’, ‘Improved Assault’, Loses ‘Shield Aura’, ‘Meditation’, ‘Potion Mastery’, ‘Defense Focus’, ‘Improved Glory’
– Bard: Light shift -1 Health
– Terradrile: Gains ‘Heavy Hitter’, Loses ‘Tenacious Barrier’
– Frosty: Gains ‘Jolly Spirit’
– Spectral Toad: Gains ‘Tenacious Barrier’, Light shift +1 Max Health, Dark shift +1 Max Health, +1 Attack, +1 Magic
– Spectral Lion: Gains ‘Glorious Spark’
– Glowfly: +Healing Echo (shock support position changed)
– Krakaturtle: Gains ‘Static Mass’
– Polterofen: Light Shift -1 Base Defense
– Crystal Snail: Light Shift -1 Base Health
– Targoat: Light Shift -1 Base Health
– Goblin Brute: Both shifts gain +1 Base Mana
Conclusion
The “Relics of Chaos” update for Monster Sanctuary on Nintendo Switch introduces a new game mode called Relic Mode that adds 39 powerful equipment items called Relics. The update also brings new skills, quality of life changes, and monster balancing changes. The update offers players a fresh new experience that makes the game more enjoyable than ever before.
FAQs
- Q: What is Relic Mode in Monster Sanctuary?
- A: Relic Mode is a new game mode that adds powerful equipment items called Relics to the game. Players can find Relics in chests, buy them from the Arena Coupon NPC, or get them from reward boxes.
- Q: How many Relics are there in Monster Sanctuary?
- A: There are a total of 39 Relics in Monster Sanctuary.
- Q: Can Relics be used in PvP matchmaking in Monster Sanctuary?
- A: No, Relics are not allowed in PvP matchmaking in Monster Sanctuary. However, they can be enabled in private lobbies.
- Q: What are the new skills introduced in the “Relics of Chaos” update for Monster Sanctuary?
- A: The new skills introduced in the update are Static Strike, Riposte, Shock Support, Heavy Hitter, and Healing Echo.
- Q: What are the quality of life changes in the “Relics of Chaos” update for Monster Sanctuary?
- A: The quality of life changes in the update include a map that shows how much of it you have explored, a button that lets you use Smoke Bombs in the Skill selection menu during combat, a Remove Flashes option that removes menu blinking and screen flashes in combat, and more.
