Core System Changes in HEX

Tomorrow, we will publish an update to HEX: Shards of Fate and in addition to our bug fixes and dash of polish we continue to put on the game, we made some adjustments to some core systems in HEX. We spend a great deal of time iterating and making sure we have these major pieces of HEX perfected before we push those features live. You should not expect any of the core systems in the future will be changed to this degree. This is a one-time event.

Graveyard is Now Crypt

The graveyard is now referred to as the crypt. Cards that reference graveyard will now reference crypt. Though the name is different, the function is still the same.

Champions Now Vary in Health

In HEX previously, all Champions had 20 health. Now you’ll see a variety of Champion health totals. You’ll see totals range from 14 to 19 and 21 to 26 in this update. We’ve thoroughly tested this change and are happy with the results.

Booster Packs Give More Cards!

Packs are no longer 15 cards. We’ve added two cards to booster packs for a total of 17 cards per pack. Now, when you open packs you’ll see 1 rare or legendary, 4 uncommon, and 12 common cards. We’ve thoroughly tested this addition to packs and are happy with the results in booster draft and sealed deck.

Spectral Lotus is now Spectral Oak

For Kickstarter backer levels King Tier and higher, the Spectral Lotus Garden is now the Spectral Oak.

First, what hasn’t changed is how you gather your cards from your “garden.” The Spectral Oak will provide you a Spectral Acorn once a day upon log-in. The gameplay of that card has also not changed.

What has changed is that the Black Tiger is replaced by the Dream Squirrel.

(Editor’s Note: In an earlier version of this article, a Black Tiger with lifedrain was shown. Black Tiger did not have lifedrain on its own. Lifedrain came from equipment. The correct version of Black Tiger is now shown)

Instead of creating a Black Tiger upon use, the Acorn now creates a Dream Squirrel. Now, you receive a 2/1 that creates a random rare or legendary card from one of the thresholds you control and puts that card into your hand.

We’ve also updated the King Tier Sleeve to reflect this change and now features the Spectral Oak art.

Murder Card Name Now ‘Kill’

The card Murder is now named Kill. The card’s rules text has not changed.

Conclusion

We appreciate your understanding of these changes and will not be discussing them outside of this communication. With these systems settled, we are excited to move forward with HEX. Thanks for playing HEX: Shards of Fate and best of luck in your battles.