May 21 Small Balance Patch
Released May 21, 2026. SteamDB build: 23346958.
What Changed
Section titled “What Changed”| Area | Change | Wiki pages |
|---|---|---|
| Boss artifacts | Boss artifacts give more PP, and the Great World Spire reward gets a larger PP payout. | Best Artifacts, Great World Spire Checklist |
| Tier 5 artifact odds | Improves Tier 5 quest artifact odds through Treasure Hunter, Forge Artifact, Alchemy, and Great Shabu Altar. | Artifact Sources, Forge Artifact, Alchemy |
| Key Master | Buffs Key Master and adds a tier. | Key Master, Triple Seal Gate |
| Damage branches | Rebalances Flamelords and buffs Great Duke Cannon, Alkahest Aperture, Sacred Drills, and railguns. | Best Builds, Turret Railgun |
| Fixes | Fixes immortal frogs, a Triple Seal Gate key exploit, V-Sync setting, and text/GUI issues. | Triple Seal Gate |
Player Takeaway
Section titled “Player Takeaway”The patch pushes the late game toward artifacts and special gates. If your run is already clearing dens and bosses, Treasure Hunter, Forge Artifact, and Alchemy are more valuable than launch-era odds implied.