TL;DR
The Iceblade of Narin update adds Yuvan’s Peak on Earth, where players can access Cephalon Melica, trade Entropic Kuva, and work toward Narin’s blueprints and signature gear. It also introduces Entropic Eximus on the Zariman, a new Riven Trait Locking system, and a full Banshee rework.
What Changed
- New Earth hub: Yuvan’s Peak
- Players can visit a new hub on Earth tied to Narin’s Crest and Neote, Narin’s Iceblade.
- Cephalon Melica is available there, and also in the Chrysalith through Fast Travel.
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Access requires completion of both Angels of the Zariman and Whispers in the Walls.
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New Zariman enemy and resource
- Entropic Eximus can spawn in Zariman missions, with a higher spawn rate than other Eximus units.
- They are the only source of Entropic Kuva.
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Entropic Kuva can be exchanged with Cephalon Melica for wares, including Narin-related blueprints.
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Narin-related additions
- Narin’s Main and Component Blueprints are available from Cephalon Melica’s Classroom Supplies.
- Her signature weapons, Nunchasa and Aksondol, also have blueprints available through Melica.
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The update also adds Narin’s Prex Card, a new bundle, and related cosmetics and items listed in Melica’s wares.
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Riven Trait Locking is live
- One Riven trait can be locked while cycling a Riven.
- Locked traits stay fixed until the lock is removed or the menu is closed.
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Locking is free, but cycling a Riven with a locked trait doubles the Kuva cost.
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Banshee rework
- Banshee’s passive now applies maximum Puncture Status to nearby enemies when casting abilities.
- Sonic Boom, Sonar, Silence, and Sound Quake all received changes, including reduced rooting, improved synergy, and updated effects.
- Sonic Fracture was renamed Sonic Siphon, and Resonating Quake was renamed Gaseous Quake.
Player Impact
Yuvan’s Peak gives players a new place to visit on Earth, but it is gated behind two quests, so newer accounts may not be able to access it yet. The new Zariman enemy type matters because Entropic Kuva is tied to them alone, making Zariman missions the route to Melica’s exchange-based rewards.
For players interested in Riven management, Trait Locking changes how cycling works by letting one stat stay fixed during rerolls. That can preserve a preferred trait, but it also raises the Kuva cost when used.
Banshee players get the biggest gameplay changes in this update. Her kit now has more mobility and clearer effects, Sonar weak spots now interact with Weak Point-based systems, and Sound Quake has been reworked into a timed area ability while the old augment mechanic moves to Gaseous Quake. The update also notes improved hair shaders, vitiligo complexion behavior, and metal tinting, which are cosmetic or customization-focused changes.
