Elemental Arcana fire-reaction damage down; Fire Bolt damage slightly down (redistributed toward direct damage over DoT); Crystal Icebolt cooldown up; Deep Freeze impact reduced; solo-mode PvP damage multiplier reduced (PvE unchanged).
Official announcementSorcerer Buff & Nerf History
Every official balance change that touched the Sorcerer class in Mistfall Hunter, newest first. All entries come from official Steam patch notes.
Data source: official Steam announcements only. Last verified 2026-08-15.
1 buff
1 nerf
3 fixes
Change History
August 12 Live UpdateNerf August 12 Live UpdateBuff Energy recovery up on partially-channeled Fire Bolt and Thunderstrike; Thunderstrike lightning activates faster with a clearer strike indicator; Survival Instinct grants faster Energy recovery.
Official announcementAugust 12 Live Update Fixed the Elemental Surge talent state failing to consume when Flameblade missed.
Official announcementAugust 6 Live Update Fixed the Stardust playstyle being unable to use a charged Meteor Charm under specific circumstances.
Official announcementLaunch Rewards & July 30 Update Fixed Flameblade's visual range not matching its damage range, and corrected the Chant Guard talent description (Stardust chanting protection).
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FAQ
Has Sorcerer been nerfed recently?
The tally and timeline above reflect every official Sorcerer change to date. If the newest entry is labelled as a nerf, the answer is yes — click its source link to read the exact wording in the official patch notes.
Where does this Sorcerer change history come from?
Exclusively from official Steam patch notes published by the developer. Every entry links to its source announcement — nothing is datamined or taken from third-party databases.