Evil Mojo Games comes bearing gifts to all Paladins players with the recently released "Aico's Vault" Update. One of the highlights of this patch is the return of a fan-favorite mode, Dragon's Call!
Returning Game Mode
The popular Dragon's Call game mode has returned to Paladins. This 4v4 mode will have two teams vie for control over the Key Sphere. Once the Key Sphere is in their possession, the group that is holding it will try its best to deliver the package to the opposing team's vault. When done successfully, the group scores one point. The first team to score four points wins.
Take note that only one member of the group can hold the Key Sphere. During this time, they cannot attack with their weapons and abilities. The only things they can do are pass the Key Sphere to another teammate or drop the thing altogether.
Dragon's Call in Paladins is held on the special "Flagball" map. Furthermore, certain champions cannot be selected for this game mode, namely Grohk, Grover, VII, Vora, and Yagorath. According to the company, these champions refuse to obey the Warder's Rules.
Amazing Cosmetics
New skins for select champions are now up for grabs in the Aico's Vault Update. There are:
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"Admiration & Delight" Rei
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"Grave Danger" Androxus
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"Frozen Over" Sky
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"Soul's Animus" Furia
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"Soul Devourer" Jenos
Upcoming LTMs
A couple of limited-time game modes are in store for players, with the first one being available starting next week. The Magistrate's Parade runs from December 29 until January 1. In this LTM, players will choose between two pairs: Rei & Lian or Cassie & Grover. According to the company, these champions will represent House Aico and House Arturos, respectively, as these factions settle their differences in a traditional way. Magistrate's Parade is the first Payload LTM in Paladins, where players will escort a payload safely to its destination.
Early next year, players can enjoy a more chaotic version of Flagball called "Roccer." This limited-time mode is rumored to be as good as Dragon's Call in terms of fun and excitement. This LTM will be available starting January 5 and lasts until January 8.
Balancing Tweaks
ASH
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Slug Shot
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Now deals an extra 50 damage per shot
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BETTY
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Fiery Disposition
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Damage over Time is now only applied by Grenade Launcher
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KHAN
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Chokehold
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New effect: Increase the travel speed and distance of Commander's Grab by [4|4]%
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KOGA
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Adrenaline Junkie
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Increased Damage needed to generate one energy from 80 to 160
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LILLITH
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Murderous Intent
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New effect: Hitting an enemy with Heart of Crimson while they're affected by Blood Hex or Swarm increases your movement and attack speed by 10% for 4s. Stacks up to 3 times.
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MAEVE
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Cat Burglar
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Reduced damage bones from 30% to 25%
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Reduced bonus threshold 5 seconds to 3 seconds
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MAL'DAMBA
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Now deals 60% damage to enemies instead of 0%
RUCKUS
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Flux Generator
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Increased Shield granted from 1,300 to 1,500
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Now also reduces Emitter's cooldown by 1 second & while Emitter is active, Ruckus gains Immunity to Crowd Control
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VATU
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Enveloping Shadows
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Now has an internal cooldown of 3 seconds
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Paladins Aico's Vault Update is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
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