balance · October 24, 2024

HELLCARD Public Test Update Adds Gargoyles and Extensive Balance Changes

HELLCARD launches a public test branch featuring the gargoyle monster family, new cosmetic outfits, and a slate of card and mechanic tweaks.

A public test update is available for HELLCARD on a separate beta branch, allowing players to test card adjustments following the Tinkerer rework. The patch also introduces the gargoyle monster family to Endless mode and Torment difficulty.

Gargoyle Enemy Family

Gargoyles and their unique mechanics join the game in Torment games and Endless mode starting past the 13th floor, complete with minibosses.

Card Balance and Mechanics

Dozens of cards receive adjusted costs, Reckoning values, and strain effects. Adjourn, Atone, Bargaining, and Channel Wrath are among the cards re-tuned for balance. Core-using and screw-using cards receive updated descriptions and cost structures to standardize behaviors, while cards like Thousand Cuts receive new operational effects.

Unlocks and Bug Fixes

The Mage Frostmancer outfit is now unlockable, and the Bruja Folk Healer outfit rarity increases to Legendary. Almanac completion tracking updates based on owned DLCs, and fixes address broken Jack traps and multiplayer damage grants for Vendetta.

Why this patch matters

This public test serves as an overhaul for HELLCARD core math and card viability, letting the community directly shape the game before changes go live for everyone.