# 3.0 Patch Notes **URL:** \ **Category:** Official News\ **Created:** [March 31, 2017, 12:49am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/3-0-patch-notes/21925 "2017-03-31T00:49:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Shimrra](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/shimrra/32/87_2.png) [@Shimrra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Shimrra)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2017, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/3-0-patch-notes/21925/82 "2017-04-01T17:55:16Z")
I agree with the above posts. BD is finally in a good place now. I think the cost increase was a huge deal as well because he could charge in two matches before. The important thing is that hes not going to automatically kill you, but he _can_ still kill you. Just maybe not against Stoneskin or Gorgotha (read: didn’t stop him before). The bit where Courage doesn’t go completely off the rails is also good of course … ---
**Author:** ![Jainus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/jainus/32/34949_2.png) [@Jainus](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Jainus)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2017, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/3-0-patch-notes/21925/83 "2017-04-01T18:00:10Z")
> [@Shimrra](#): > > BD is finally in a good place now Better… we shall see how it feels over coming weeks… > [@Shimrra](#): > > the cost increase was a huge deal Agree. Someone _really_ smart said that. Oh yeah, me 😃 > [@Shimrra](#): > > hes not going to automatically kill you, but he can still kill you. Just maybe not against Stoneskin or Gorgotha Had him plough through Krystenax and Gloom Leaf quite easily, so Stoneskin often not enough… Gorgotha tends to lose 3/4 of HP on the occasions I’ve seen so far… > [@htismaqe](#): > > Bine Dragon is now like IK, Sheggra, and every other card of the type. If you’re using him the same way you used to, you’re going to have trouble. You actually have to THINK about when to cast him now. You have to think _a little_. But 15 skulls created is _very likely_ to get at least one 4+ match, so it’s hardly a major gamble. So far, I haven’t really seen a drop in BD occurring in defences. It’s still one of the best and most destructive troops in the game. Let’s see how things settle… I am not (yet) hinting at any campaign for further nerf, I’m pretty sure this is about enough (capping at 14 would have been better)… but we do need to see more counters, or at least way more legendaries get buffed so there’s something else strong to put on defence. ---
**Author:** ![killerman3333](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/killerman3333/32/4068_2.png) [@killerman3333](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/killerman3333)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2017, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/3-0-patch-notes/21925/84 "2017-04-01T21:24:05Z")
> [@Sirrian](#): > > Dokkalfar > Spell Change: > Damage now scales with magic, as well as summon level. > No longer gains Magic at Levels 2, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 14, 17, 19 > Base damage decreased from 10 to 4 > Mana cost reduced from 13 to 11 I thought at first it was a buff then i relized it was a nerf. He lost 9 magic overall. Drat. Actually, hmm, this is tough becuase i am not sure if it is a buff or nerf, it could fall to either end. It does not summon a level 20 giant spider anymore does it? Okay it does more damage which is wonderful but summons a weaker spider…sorry dolkky baby, your spiderr is not big enough but i love the way you use it so you can stay in my S&M teams.[quote=“Sirrian, post:1, topic:21925”] Goblin King Spell Changed Spell changed to summon a random Goblin troop. Mana cost reduced from 16 to 14 Base life gain increased from 5 to 8 [/quote] Oh shoot, gob king gets a buff i think? Not sure if big green machine is good still or not? ---
**Author:** ![htismaqe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/htismaqe/32/23893_2.png) [@htismaqe](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/htismaqe)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2017, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/3-0-patch-notes/21925/85 "2017-04-01T21:57:56Z")
I’m whooping BD with Gloomleaf. It’s quite enjoyable actually. And Mab is a legit counter to BD now because even though he _can_ get an extra turn, you can freeze to stop it and keep your first troop alive. The bottom line is that before, he could cast on 2nd turn with one match-4 and guaranteed kill your first troop. I haven’t lost my first troop to one BD cast since the nerf. I’ve had him cast in me twice but that’s a completely different game. ---
**Author:** ![Ozball](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/ozball/32/36110_2.png) [@Ozball](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Ozball)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2017, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/3-0-patch-notes/21925/86 "2017-04-01T22:31:12Z")
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**Author:** ![ZooKeeper](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/zookeeper/32/30875_2.png) [@ZooKeeper](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/ZooKeeper)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2017, 1:06am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/3-0-patch-notes/21925/87 "2017-04-02T01:06:57Z")
Thanks Oz. The question related with color bonus remain unclear for me. Example: I enter battle with 4 blue troops. But I end battle with 2 blue and 2 other colors (still 4 troops alive). If i have 4 alive but only 2 are blue, is that better than 3 alive but all are blue? ---
**Author:** ![killerman3333](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/killerman3333/32/4068_2.png) [@killerman3333](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/killerman3333)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2017, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/3-0-patch-notes/21925/88 "2017-04-02T15:26:08Z")
Can dokkalfar get another buff please? Maybe increase his magic so he can summon level 20 giant spiders too? Also did treasure hunt get a boost in the gem drop area or am i getting lucky to get closer 60 turn maps? ---
**Author:** ![Ozball](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/ozball/32/36110_2.png) [@Ozball](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Ozball)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2017, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/3-0-patch-notes/21925/89 "2017-04-02T15:39:59Z")
> [@killerman3333](#): > > Maybe increase his magic so he can summon level 20 giant spiders too? He can… as long as you have +8 magic from somewhere. 4 Kingdoms at 5\* will do it, and guild statues/GW statues could help as well. It looks like if a troop has both their damage and (an unconditional) summon based off of Magic (of which I can see only two troops atm, Krystenax and Dokkalfar) the base magic is low (both cap out at 8 magic at level 20). ---
**Author:** ![zachraziel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/zachraziel/32/3836_2.png) [@zachraziel](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/zachraziel)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2017, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/3-0-patch-notes/21925/90 "2017-04-02T19:58:08Z")
> [@Sirrian](#): > > Quitting or skipping a battle is worth 0 points. Wow, people will actually have to think during gameplay now instead of mashing fist on colour grid 24/7 Great news 😋 ---
**Author:** ![Crow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/crow/32/44074_2.png) [@Crow](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Crow)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2017, 3:50am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/3-0-patch-notes/21925/91 "2017-08-24T03:50:17Z")
War needs Pyromania back, infernal armor is stupid or change it to armored at least. He is not a tank. ---
**Author:** ![en9nhcet](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/en9nhcet/32/1673_2.png) [@en9nhcet](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/en9nhcet)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2017, 3:53am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/3-0-patch-notes/21925/92 "2017-08-24T03:53:24Z")
change infernal to 100% reflect xD reflects are soo weak currently ---
**Author:** ![Crow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/crow/32/44074_2.png) [@Crow](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Crow)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2017, 6:41am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/3-0-patch-notes/21925/93 "2017-08-24T06:41:09Z")
Or gain 25% of damage taken as attack ---
**Author:** ![awryan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/awryan/32/74650_2.png) [@awryan](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/awryan)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2020, 5:03am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/3-0-patch-notes/21925/94 "2020-03-19T05:03:18Z")
Happy 3 year anniversary to Bug Wars! You’re as broken now as you were back then. Way to be consistent old friend. 😀 ---
**Author:** ![MatrimCauthon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/matrimcauthon/32/12539_2.png) [@MatrimCauthon](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/MatrimCauthon)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2020, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/3-0-patch-notes/21925/95 "2020-03-19T14:49:50Z")
But i am amazed looking back at it how _clearly detailed_ scoring, gameplay, and transparency were compared to this ass sandwich of working as intended we just got. I mean seriously, that first post introducing it was bloody golden. ---
**Author:** ![Fourdottwoone](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/fourdottwoone/32/66655_2.png) [@Fourdottwoone](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Fourdottwoone)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/3-0-patch-notes/21925/96 "2020-03-19T16:01:19Z")
> [@MatrimCauthon](#): > > I mean seriously, that first post introducing it was bloody golden. Back then Sirrian was still in charge. I somewhat doubt there would even have been a first anniversary without him, many of the old players are just around because he was utterly fantastic at interacting with the community. [Previous page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/3-0-patch-notes/21925.md?page=4)