4.0.0|Jun 24, 2026
View on Steam↗The Frozen Divide: Nix Update (4.0.0)
5/5 Game-Changing
Massive 4.0.0 update introduces the Gauntlets weapon class, expands the level cap to 60, and completely replaces the Enhancement system with a new Item Level progression mechanic.
Key Changes
- 1New Gauntlets weapon class added with stance-switching mechanics
- 2Character level cap expanded from 55 to 60 with new stat milestones
- 3Enhancement system removed and replaced by a new Item Level progression system
- 4New Nix region added featuring the Frozen Wasteland codex and Remnants of Nix PvPvE
- 5Armor Runes and Armor Skill Cores introduced as new equipment growth layers
- 6Chain Skill system added for sequential skill activation via hotkey
- 7Purification system added for obtaining high-tier Redfrost gear in Nix
- 8Game client size significantly optimized, reducing from 140GB to 80GB
- 9Weapon Mastery cap increased with new Overall Mastery skills
- 10Major balance overhaul for all weapons, including monster damage buffs for Longbow and Staff
All Changes
❄️New Content(6)
- newAdventure Codex: Added Adventure Codex Part 3: The Frozen Wasteland, featuring 6 acts and appendix quests.
- newNix: Introduced the Nix region, including the Auroral Path transportation and Aethersuit flight morph.
- newRemnants of Nix: Added Remnants of Nix, a 4-player anonymized PvPvE rift content mode.
- newCo-Op Dungeons: Added two new Epic Co-Op Dungeons: Frostbreath Cave and Stone Grave Cradle (7,000 Combat Power required).
- newField Bosses: Added new Field Bosses Porfos and Thuban, plus level 60 Ascended variants for Talandre bosses.
- newCollection Codex: Added 66 new Collection Codex entries and 6 new Starry Memory entries.
📈Character Growth(7)
- newCharacter Level: Maximum character level expanded from 55 to 60.
- buffStats: Maximum stat cap increased from 99 to 130.
- buffStats: Added new stat milestone bonuses at levels 100 and 120 for Strength, Dexterity, Wisdom, Perception, and Fortitude.
- changeDexterity: Dexterity stat changed from -0.002s attack speed per point to +0.3% attack speed per point.
- buffWeapon Mastery: Weapon Mastery level cap increased to 2200 (Overall) and 220 (Per-weapon).
- newSkills: Introduced [Heroic] skill tier, expanding growth from Epic 5 to Heroic 5.
- newWeapon Mastery: Added new Overall Mastery skills: Bloodlust (Lv. 1560) and Piercing Spear (Lv. 1560).
⚔️Weapons & Balance(8)
- newGauntlets: New melee weapon class 'Gauntlets' added, featuring powerful combos and stance switching.
- newSkills: Added one new Passive Skill for every weapon type (e.g., Suppressing Strike for Greatsword, Elemental Awakening for Staff).
- nerfWand: Wand: Curse base damage reduced by 30%, but Dark Mastery specialization now amplifies damage by 70%.
- buffLongbow: Longbow: Monster damage amplification increased for Zephyr's Nock (40% to 90%), Strafing (40% to 90%), and Decisive Sniping (140% to 180%).
- changeSpear: Spear: Javelin Surge changed to targeted instant cast with +100% monster damage; charge mechanic removed.
- buffGreatsword: Greatsword: Valiant Brawl 3rd hit damage increased by 50%.
- buffCombat Mechanics: Introduced 'Shield HP Ignore' effect for specific skills in PvP (e.g., Inject Venom, Serial Fire Bombs).
- buffBleed: Bleed status effect now benefits from various DoT damage amplification sources across Daggers, Wand, and Armor sets.
🛡️Equipment & Items(7)
- removeEquipment Systems: The Enhancement, Transfer, and Sync systems have been removed and replaced by the Item Level system.
- newArmor Runes: Introduced Armor Runes (Attack, Defense, Support) with a max level of 60.
- newPotential Skills: Introduced Potential Skills, which can be randomly added to equipment and inherited by other pieces.
- changeSeal System: Introduced the Seal System, replacing Lithographs for making equipment tradeable.
- newPurification System: Added the Purification System for Redfrost items found in Nix, requiring Flames of Purification.
- buffChaos Rune Bag: Chaos Rune bag base capacity increased from 100 to 150 (expandable to 300).
- newEquipment: Added 50 new weapons (5 per type), 12 new armor sets, and 33 new accessories/rings.
⚙️Gameplay Systems(6)
- newChain Skill System: Added the Chain Skill system, allowing sequential activation of up to 5 pre-set skills via a single hotkey.
- newUser Info Sharing: Introduced User Info Sharing, allowing players to view others' weapons, armor, artifacts, and runes.
- changeElite Monsters: Elite monsters restructured into War (PvP enabled), Abyss (Day/Night cycle), and Peace variants.
- changeBattlegrounds: Combat Coins replaced with Honor Coins across all Battlegrounds; Honor Coin Shop added.
- buffHousing: Housing conditions eased: tickets unified into 'Housing Purchase Permit' and furniture requirements removed for relocation.
- buffGathering: Gathering level restrictions removed; interaction time now reduces as gathering level grows.
🛠️Technical & Bug Fixes(4)
- fixPerformance: Reduced game client size from ~140GB to ~80GB on Steam.
- fixDefense Skills: Fixed an issue where using defense skills would incorrectly trigger Healing Reduction and Shield HP Reduction debuffs.
- fixPitons: Improved Piton sensitivity for more reliable use.
- fixStability: Reduced instances of falling through terrain after teleporting and unintended deaths while gliding.
Summary
The Frozen Divide: Nix Update (v4.0.0) is a foundational expansion for Throne and Liberty. It introduces the Nix region, featuring the Frozen Wasteland Adventure Codex and the anonymized PvPvE Remnants of Nix content. Players can now master the Gauntlets, a new melee weapon focused on stance switching, and progress to level 60 with expanded stat caps and milestones.
Crucially, the game's core progression has been overhauled: the traditional Enhancement, Transfer, and Sync systems have been removed in favor of an Item Level system. This is supported by new Armor Runes, Trait Resonance, and Potential Skills. The update also includes significant balance adjustments across all weapon types, a major reduction in client file size, and the introduction of the sequential Chain Skill system.