Elemental damage has been reduced, the Dark Wood Grain Ring is no longer as powerful, and various other noticeable and less noticeable changes have been made.

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The combination of weaker items and elemental damage, which makes the game harder, and more warps which make the game a bit easier, is a sensible and welcome one even if it does mean some of your favorite items are no longer quite as good.

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