# Dungeons & Dragons Online Update 78 Release Notes

- Product: Dungeons & Dragons Online (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/dungeons-dragons-online)
- Vendor: Standing Stone Games
- Date: 2026-02-25
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/206480/view/534376383746408557
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- **added** — Arcane Trickster class archetype available for free for a limited time through March 31st, 2026
- **added** — New Anniversary dungeon and public area for 20th Anniversary celebration
- **added** — Free 20th Anniversary Cloak available from Weaver, Master of Cloaks
- **added** — Doubleshot bonus from Shuriken Expertise and Advanced Ninja Training now visible on character sheet
- **changed** — Force damage now interacts with Magic Resistance Rating normally
- **changed** — Sweeping Strikes for Thief Acrobat now uses the highest of STR/DEX/INT
- **changed** — Dark Ascendant Bite in Dhampir and Dark Bargainer now has standardized DC of 16 plus highest of STR/CON/INT/CHA Mod plus Stunning Bonuses plus Enchantment Bonuses
- **changed** — Chain Missile spell revamped to fire 3 mini AOE blasts instead of long chain of single target hits, dealing 1d2+3 force damage per missile
- **changed** — Scorching Ray bolts for players updated to do 7-12 damage per two caster levels with Max Caster Level set to 20
- **changed** — Frost Lance bolts for players updated to do 9-16 damage per two caster levels with Max Caster Level set to 20
- **changed** — Magic Missile and Chain Missile damage per missile for players now increases by 1 every 2 caster levels with Max Caster Level of 20
- **changed** — Force Missile damage changed to 1d4+1 damage every 2 caster levels per missile with Max Caster Level of 20
- **changed** — Mantle of Invulnerability no longer blocks spells by level but instead grants 25 MRR and can be dispelled
- **changed** — Buff bar now extends all the way across screen regardless of screen resolution
- **fixed** — Thorn Bloom no longer sometimes fails
- **fixed** — Items in Barter Boxes now properly display their minimum levels
- **fixed** — Earthgrab SLA in Earth Savant now correctly states it is a Conjuration spell
- **fixed** — DC and cooldown on Light and Dark versions of Stunning Blow now match base Stunning Blow
- **fixed** — The Mystical Band now correctly drops in Isle of Dread

##### Update 78 Release Notes

Here are the release notes for Update 78: Natural 20, released on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026.

##### Of Special Note:

##### Celebrating 20 Years!

Dungeons & Dragons Online is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with free gifts, a new Anniversary dungeon, a new Anniversary public area, bonuses and boosts, the return of the 10th Anniversary event, Sterling's Remnant Rush, a new class archetype available for FREE for a limited time and more! Learn more about how we are celebrating 20 years with you on DDO.com: [DDO.com/20th-anniversary](https://www.ddo.com/20th-anniversary)

The Anniversary event begins February 25th and continues through March 31st, 2026. Sterling's Remnant Rush continues through March 2nd, 2027. Get started by speaking to Fred in either House Phiarlan by the Phiarlan Chapterhouse or in House Jorasco near...the other Fred? Find Fred in House Jorasco near the entrance into the Mists of Ravenloft.

##### The Arcane Trickster has arrived!

The Arcane Trickster is a new rogue class archetype that is free to everyone for a limited time! Find the Giver of Gifts on Anniversary Island to add the Arcane Trickster to your game account. You can claim Arcane Trickster for free through March 31st, 2026! The Arcane Trickster will be available afterwards in the DDO Store for points. [Read more about the Arcane Trickster on DDO.com.](https://www.ddo.com/guides/ddo-arcane-trickster)

##### Get your free 20th Anniversary Cloak!

To pick up your first 20th Anniversary Cloak, speak to Weaver, Master of Cloaks, located just around the corner clockwise from Sterling the Strongbox. Once you acquire a cloak by speaking with Weaver, you can pick up additional cloaks for your account by interacting with Weaver In Training, Apprentice of Cloaks on the lower floor of the Hall of Heroes.

##### News and Notes:

##### Small features & balance changes:

- Force damage now interacts with Magic Resistance Rating normally.

- Sweeping Strikes for Thief Acrobat now uses the highest of STR/DEX/INT.

- Dark Ascendant Bite in Dhampir and Dark Bargainer now has a standardized DC (DC 16 + Highest of STR/CON/INT/CHA Mod + Stunning Bonuses + Enchantment Bonuses)

- Chain Missile Update:

- The Chain Missile spell has been revamped to fire 3 mini AOE blasts instead of a long chain of single target hits.

- New Spell Description: "Fires a cluster of three magical energy darts that unerringly strikes its target inflicting 4 to 5 force damage. Each missile striking your target explodes outwards, striking other creatures near the primary target in a small radius. D&D Dice: Each missile deals 1d2+3 force damage."

- Scorching Ray's bolts for players (not enemies) has been updated to do 7-12 damage per two caster levels, and its Max Caster Level has been set to 20. Scorching Ray's bolt progression has not changed.

- Frost Lance bolts for players (not enemies) has been updated to do 9-16 damage per two caster levels and its Max Caster Level has been set to 20. Frost Lance's bolt progression has not changed.

- Magic Missile and Chain Missile damage per missile for players now increases by 1 ever 2 caster levels, with a Max Caster Level of 20.

- Force Missile's damage is now 1d4+1 damage every 2 caster levels per missile. Force Missile's Max Caster Level is 20.

- Mantle of Invulnerability (used by liches and a few demons) no longer blocks spells by level, but instead grants 25 MRR. This effect is able to be dispelled.

- A fix has been implemented to prevent Thorn Bloom from sometimes failing. However, repro has been difficult for this bug, so let us know if you continue to encounter this issue.

##### Engineering Changes:

- The Doubleshot bonus from Shuriken Expertise and Advanced Ninja Training is now visible on your character sheet.

- Items in Barter Boxes now properly display their minimum levels.

- The buff bar now extends all the way across your screen regardless of screen resolution.

##### General Bug Fixes:

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