Home Elden Ring Patch history 1.17 build 25827938 Regulation 1.17 from 1.16.1 Patch 1.17 Regulation 1.16.1 → 1.17: 147 numbers changed across 75 entries. Open any entry to see every value that moved, before and after, with the change and the percentage.
What the developer said Patch Notes Version 1.17 · 27 Aug 2026 · 3 listed changes: 3 other 22 named items, 5 paired with a row below. Our short labels; the full wording is in the official notes.
Tree Sentinel: other change · not visible in the data we compare Smithscript Dagger, Rellana's Twin Blades: buff · not visible in the data we compare Smithscript Axe, Smithscript Spear, Spear of the Impaler: buff · not visible in the data we compare Carian Sorcery Sword: buff · in the data: Carian Sorcery Sword (Thrusting Sword): 2 values changed Smithscript Greathammer: buff · not visible in the data we compare Golem Fist: buff · not visible in the data we compare Firespark Perfume Bottle, Lightning Perfume Bottle and 3 more: buff · in the data: Firespark Perfume Bottle (Perfume Bottle): Fire attack 110 → 118 ; Lightning Perfume Bottle (Perfume Bottle): Lightning attack 110 → 118 ; Chilling Perfume Bottle (Perfume Bottle): Magic attack 105 → 112 ; Frenzyflame Perfume Bottle (Perfume Bottle): Fire attack 105 → 112 ; Deadly Poison Perfume Bottle (Perfume Bottle): Physical attack 92 → 98 Lordsworn's Shield, Briar Greatshield, Spiked Palisade Shield and 11 more: buff · in the data: Lordsworn's Shield (Greatshield): 3 values changed ; Briar Greatshield (Greatshield): 3 values changed ; Spiked Palisade Shield (Greatshield): 3 values changed ; Icon Shield (Greatshield): 2 values changed ; Golden Beast Crest Shield (Greatshield): 3 values changed ; Manor Towershield (Greatshield): 2 values changed ; Crossed-Tree Towershield (Greatshield): 2 values changed ; Inverted Hawk Towershield (Greatshield): 2 values changed ; Dragon Towershield (Greatshield): 2 values changed ; Distinguished Greatshield (Greatshield): 2 values changed ; Gilded Greatshield (Greatshield): 2 values changed ; Black Steel Greatshield (Greatshield): 2 values changed ; Ant's Skull Plate (Greatshield): 2 values changed ; Erdtree Greatshield (Greatshield): 2 values changed Wooden Greatshield, Cuckoo Greatshield, Redmane Greatshield, Golden Greatshield and 5 more: buff · in the data: Wooden Greatshield (Greatshield): 2 values changed ; Cuckoo Greatshield (Greatshield): Guard boost 64 → 70 ; Redmane Greatshield (Greatshield): Guard boost 65 → 70 ; Golden Greatshield (Greatshield): Guard boost 70 → 72 ; Crucible Hornshield (Greatshield): Guard boost 60 → 70 ; Dragonclaw Shield (Greatshield): Guard boost 61 → 70 ; Eclipse Crest Greatshield (Greatshield): Guard boost 67 → 71 ; Jellyfish Shield (Greatshield): Guard boost 52 → 60 ; One-Eyed Shield (Greatshield): Guard boost 67 → 69 Haligtree Crest Greatshield: buff · in the data: Haligtree Crest Greatshield (Greatshield): Weight 18.5 → 17 Rakshasa's Great Katana: buff · not visible in the data we compare Storm Wall: fix · not visible in the data we compare Thops's Barrier: buff · not visible in the data we compare Founding Rain of Stars: buff · not visible in the data we compare Carian Retaliation: buff · not visible in the data we compare Meteorite: buff · not visible in the data we compare Meteorite of Astel: buff · not visible in the data we compare Gravitational Missile: changed · not visible in the data we compare O, Flame!: changed · not visible in the data we compare Rain of Fire: buff · not visible in the data we compare Rakshasa's Great Katana: nerf (PvP) · not visible in the data we compare Rotten Breath, Ekzykes's Decay: nerf (PvP) · not visible in the data we compare Also listed without a named item: 1 buff, 1 nerf, 2 changes, 5 additions, 1 other change. See the official notes
Changed but not in the notes 17 Rows below that changed in the file while no note item names them (the notes may still cover them in general terms).
Weapons Backhand Blade , Dismounter , Dueling Shield , Great Katana , Milady
Enemies Glintstone Dragon Adula , Glintstone Dragon Smarag , Knight Leontiel
Armor Banished Knight Armor , Banished Knight Gauntlets , Banished Knight Greaves , Banished Knight Helm , Freyja's Armor , Freyja's Armor (Altered) , Freyja's Gauntlets , Freyja's Greaves , Freyja's Helm
Below: what actually changed in the game's balance file, value by value. The developer's notes describe intent; the file shows every number.
In short Guard boost up on 23 Greatshields (median +4) Weight down on 15 Greatshields (median -1) Fire attack up on 2 Perfume Bottles (median +7.5) Lightning attack up on Lightning Perfume Bottle (+8) Magic attack up on Chilling Perfume Bottle (+7) Physical attack down on Carian Sorcery Sword (-31) Physical attack up on Deadly Poison Perfume Bottle (+6) Which stats scale which damage changed on Carian Sorcery Sword Added: 8 weapons, 2 enemies, 18 armor pieces 95 player attacks changed (motion values, stance damage and similar) Also changed: which stats scale which damage, player attack behaviours, projectiles (spells, arrows, thrown items), starting classes and NPC loadouts, crafting materials, items (consumables, spells' item data), item pickups, enemy AI, weapon upgrade scaling, shop stock, status effects and buffs, weapon skills, weapon hitboxes Ant's Skull Plate Greatshield 2 values ▲ 2 Weight 13.5 → 12.5 Value Before to After Change Weight 13.5 → 12.5 −1 −7.4% Guard boost 63 → 70 +7 +11%
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Backhand Blade Backhand Blade 13 values Internal values only (Sort ID) 13 technical values (sorting, effects, display) Value Before to After Change Sort IDStandard 1,750,000 → 1,750,500 changed Sort IDHeavy 1,750,001 → 1,750,501 changed Sort IDKeen 1,750,002 → 1,750,502 changed Sort IDQuality 1,750,003 → 1,750,503 changed Sort IDFire 1,750,005 → 1,750,505 changed Sort IDFlame Art 1,750,006 → 1,750,506 changed Sort IDLightning 1,750,007 → 1,750,507 changed Sort IDSacred 1,750,008 → 1,750,508 changed Sort IDMagic 1,750,004 → 1,750,504 changed Sort IDCold 1,750,011 → 1,750,511 changed Sort IDPoison 1,750,009 → 1,750,509 changed Sort IDBlood 1,750,010 → 1,750,510 changed Sort IDOccult 1,750,012 → 1,750,512 changed
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Black Steel Greatshield Greatshield 2 values ▲ 2 Weight 19.5 → 18 Value Before to After Change Weight 19.5 → 18 −1.5 −7.7% Guard boost 69 → 71 +2 +2.9%
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Briar Greatshield Greatshield 3 values ▲ 2 Weight 9.5 → 8.5 Value Before to After Change Key changes 2 Weight 9.5 → 8.5 −1 −11% Guard boost 58 → 62 +4 +6.9% Linked data 1 Reinforce Type IDStandard 8,200 → 8,600 changed
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Carian Sorcery Sword Thrusting Sword 2 values ▼ 1 Physical attack 69 → 38 Value Before to After Change Physical attack 69 → 38 −31 −45% Which stats scale which damage 10,000 → 20,010,800 changed
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Chilling Perfume Bottle Perfume Bottle 1 value ▲ 1 Magic attack 105 → 112 Value Before to After Change Magic attack 105 → 112 +7 +6.7%
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Crossed-Tree Towershield Greatshield 2 values ▲ 2 Weight 16 → 15.5 Value Before to After Change Weight 16 → 15.5 −0.5 −3.1% Guard boost 67 → 71 +4 +6%
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Crucible Hornshield Greatshield 1 value ▲ 1 Guard boost 60 → 70 Value Before to After Change Guard boost 60 → 70 +10 +17%
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Cuckoo Greatshield Greatshield 1 value ▲ 1 Guard boost 64 → 70 Value Before to After Change Guard boost 64 → 70 +6 +9.4%
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Deadly Poison Perfume Bottle Perfume Bottle 1 value ▲ 1 Physical attack 92 → 98 Value Before to After Change Physical attack 92 → 98 +6 +6.5%
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Dismounter Curved Greatsword 13 values Internal values only (Sort ID) 13 technical values (sorting, effects, display) Value Before to After Change Sort IDStandard 1,700,000 → 1,700,500 changed Sort IDHeavy 1,700,001 → 1,700,501 changed Sort IDKeen 1,700,002 → 1,700,502 changed Sort IDQuality 1,700,003 → 1,700,503 changed Sort IDFire 1,700,005 → 1,700,505 changed Sort IDFlame Art 1,700,006 → 1,700,506 changed Sort IDLightning 1,700,007 → 1,700,507 changed Sort IDSacred 1,700,008 → 1,700,508 changed Sort IDMagic 1,700,004 → 1,700,504 changed Sort IDCold 1,700,011 → 1,700,511 changed Sort IDPoison 1,700,009 → 1,700,509 changed Sort IDBlood 1,700,010 → 1,700,510 changed Sort IDOccult 1,700,012 → 1,700,512 changed
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Distinguished Greatshield Greatshield 2 values ▲ 2 Weight 17 → 16 Value Before to After Change Weight 17 → 16 −1 −5.9% Guard boost 68 → 71 +3 +4.4%
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Dragon Towershield Greatshield 2 values ▲ 2 Weight 17.5 → 16.5 Value Before to After Change Weight 17.5 → 16.5 −1 −5.7% Guard boost 69 → 71 +2 +2.9%
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Dragonclaw Shield Greatshield 1 value ▲ 1 Guard boost 61 → 70 Value Before to After Change Guard boost 61 → 70 +9 +15%
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Dueling Shield Thrusting Shield 13 values Internal values only (Sort ID) 13 technical values (sorting, effects, display) Value Before to After Change Sort IDStandard 7,400,000 → 7,400,500 changed Sort IDHeavy 7,400,001 → 7,400,501 changed Sort IDKeen 7,400,002 → 7,400,502 changed Sort IDQuality 7,400,003 → 7,400,503 changed Sort IDFire 7,400,005 → 7,400,505 changed Sort IDFlame Art 7,400,006 → 7,400,506 changed Sort IDLightning 7,400,007 → 7,400,507 changed Sort IDSacred 7,400,008 → 7,400,508 changed Sort IDMagic 7,400,004 → 7,400,504 changed Sort IDCold 7,400,011 → 7,400,511 changed Sort IDPoison 7,400,009 → 7,400,509 changed Sort IDBlood 7,400,010 → 7,400,510 changed Sort IDOccult 7,400,012 → 7,400,512 changed
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Eclipse Crest Greatshield Greatshield 1 value ▲ 1 Guard boost 67 → 71 Value Before to After Change Guard boost 67 → 71 +4 +6%
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Erdtree Greatshield Greatshield 2 values ▲ 2 Weight 13.5 → 11.5 Value Before to After Change Weight 13.5 → 11.5 −2 −15% Guard boost 60 → 69 +9 +15%
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Firespark Perfume Bottle Perfume Bottle 1 value ▲ 1 Fire attack 110 → 118 Value Before to After Change Fire attack 110 → 118 +8 +7.3%
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Frenzyflame Perfume Bottle Perfume Bottle 1 value ▲ 1 Fire attack 105 → 112 Value Before to After Change Fire attack 105 → 112 +7 +6.7%
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Gilded Greatshield Greatshield 2 values ▲ 2 Weight 17.5 → 16.5 Value Before to After Change Weight 17.5 → 16.5 −1 −5.7% Guard boost 69 → 71 +2 +2.9%
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Golden Beast Crest Shield Greatshield 3 values ▲ 2 Weight 12.5 → 10.5 Value Before to After Change Key changes 2 Weight 12.5 → 10.5 −2 −16% Guard boost 60 → 63 +3 +5% Linked data 1 Reinforce Type IDStandard 8,200 → 8,600 changed
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Golden Greatshield Greatshield 1 value ▲ 1 Guard boost 70 → 72 Value Before to After Change Guard boost 70 → 72 +2 +2.9%
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Great Katana Great Katana 13 values Internal values only (Sort ID) 13 technical values (sorting, effects, display) Value Before to After Change Sort IDStandard 1,850,000 → 1,850,500 changed Sort IDHeavy 1,850,001 → 1,850,501 changed Sort IDKeen 1,850,002 → 1,850,502 changed Sort IDQuality 1,850,003 → 1,850,503 changed Sort IDFire 1,850,005 → 1,850,505 changed Sort IDFlame Art 1,850,006 → 1,850,506 changed Sort IDLightning 1,850,007 → 1,850,507 changed Sort IDSacred 1,850,008 → 1,850,508 changed Sort IDMagic 1,850,004 → 1,850,504 changed Sort IDCold 1,850,011 → 1,850,511 changed Sort IDPoison 1,850,009 → 1,850,509 changed Sort IDBlood 1,850,010 → 1,850,510 changed Sort IDOccult 1,850,012 → 1,850,512 changed
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Haligtree Crest Greatshield Greatshield 1 value ▲ 1 Weight 18.5 → 17 Value Before to After Change Weight 18.5 → 17 −1.5 −8.1%
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Icon Shield Greatshield 2 values ▲ 2 Weight 11.5 → 9 Value Before to After Change Weight 11.5 → 9 −2.5 −22% Guard boost 59 → 61 +2 +3.4%
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Inverted Hawk Towershield Greatshield 2 values ▲ 2 Weight 16 → 15.5 Value Before to After Change Weight 16 → 15.5 −0.5 −3.1% Guard boost 65 → 70 +5 +7.7%
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Jellyfish Shield Greatshield 1 value ▲ 1 Guard boost 52 → 60 Value Before to After Change Guard boost 52 → 60 +8 +15%
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Lightning Perfume Bottle Perfume Bottle 1 value ▲ 1 Lightning attack 110 → 118 Value Before to After Change Lightning attack 110 → 118 +8 +7.3%
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Lordsworn's Shield Greatshield 3 values ▲ 2 Weight 10 → 9 Value Before to After Change Key changes 2 Weight 10 → 9 −1 −10% Guard boost 60 → 63 +3 +5% Linked data 1 Reinforce Type IDStandard 8,200 → 8,600 changed
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Manor Towershield Greatshield 2 values ▲ 2 Weight 16 → 15.5 Value Before to After Change Weight 16 → 15.5 −0.5 −3.1% Guard boost 67 → 71 +4 +6%
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Milady Light Greatsword 13 values Internal values only (Sort ID) 13 technical values (sorting, effects, display) Value Before to After Change Sort IDStandard 1,150,000 → 1,150,500 changed Sort IDHeavy 1,150,001 → 1,150,501 changed Sort IDKeen 1,150,002 → 1,150,502 changed Sort IDQuality 1,150,003 → 1,150,503 changed Sort IDFire 1,150,005 → 1,150,505 changed Sort IDFlame Art 1,150,006 → 1,150,506 changed Sort IDLightning 1,150,007 → 1,150,507 changed Sort IDSacred 1,150,008 → 1,150,508 changed Sort IDMagic 1,150,004 → 1,150,504 changed Sort IDCold 1,150,011 → 1,150,511 changed Sort IDPoison 1,150,009 → 1,150,509 changed Sort IDBlood 1,150,010 → 1,150,510 changed Sort IDOccult 1,150,012 → 1,150,512 changed
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One-Eyed Shield Greatshield 1 value ▲ 1 Guard boost 67 → 69 Value Before to After Change Guard boost 67 → 69 +2 +3%
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Redmane Greatshield Greatshield 1 value ▲ 1 Guard boost 65 → 70 Value Before to After Change Guard boost 65 → 70 +5 +7.7%
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Spiked Palisade Shield Greatshield 3 values ▲ 2 Weight 11.5 → 9.5 Value Before to After Change Key changes 2 Weight 11.5 → 9.5 −2 −17% Guard boost 59 → 63 +4 +6.8% Linked data 1 Reinforce Type IDStandard 8,200 → 8,600 changed
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Wooden Greatshield Greatshield 2 values ▲ 1 Guard boost 56 → 62 Value Before to After Change Key changes 1 Guard boost 56 → 62 +6 +11% Linked data 1 Reinforce Type IDStandard 8,200 → 8,600 changed
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Leontiel's Greatsword Hefty Scimitar Golden Order Flail Silver Grooved Shield Ritual Thrusting Shield Reverse-Bladed Sword Reed Great Katana Idus Sword Glintstone Dragon Adula 4 values ▲ 2 ▼ 2 Capsule Height 12 → 14 Value Before to After Change Other numbers 4 Capsule Height 12 → 14 +2 +17% Capsule Radius 12 → 7 −5 −42% Chr Capsule Height 10 → 14 +4 +40% Chr Capsule Radius 10 → 7 −3 −30%
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Glintstone Dragon Smarag 4 values ▲ 2 ▼ 2 Capsule Height 12 → 14 Value Before to After Change Other numbers 4 Capsule Height×2 variants 12 → 14 +2 +17% Capsule Radius×2 variants 12 → 7 −5 −42% Chr Capsule Height×2 variants 10 → 14 +4 +40% Chr Capsule Radius×2 variants 10 → 7 −3 −30%
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Knight Leontiel 10 values Internal values only (Name ID, SpEffect ID [3]) Value Before to After Change Linked data 10 Name ID 0 → 147,000 changed SpEffect ID [3] 0 → 19,355 changed Game Clear - SpEffect ID 0 → 19,555 changed SpEffect ID [22] -1 → 13,941 changed SpEffect ID [23]×2 variants -1 → 19,382 changed SpEffect ID [25] -1 → 19,398 changed Name ID 0 → 147,001 changed SpEffect ID [3] 0 → 19,360 changed Game Clear - SpEffect ID 0 → 19,510 changed Multiplayer Correction Param ID -1 → 200 changed
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Knight Leontiel The Noble Broken Mask Banished Knight Armor 1 value Internal values only (Sort ID) 1 technical value (sorting, effects, display) Value Before to After Change Sort ID 609,000 → 609,005 changed
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Banished Knight Gauntlets 1 value Internal values only (Sort ID) 1 technical value (sorting, effects, display) Value Before to After Change Sort ID 708,000 → 708,005 changed
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Banished Knight Greaves 1 value Internal values only (Sort ID) 1 technical value (sorting, effects, display) Value Before to After Change Sort ID 808,000 → 808,005 changed
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Banished Knight Helm 1 value Internal values only (Sort ID) 1 technical value (sorting, effects, display) Value Before to After Change Sort ID 509,000 → 509,005 changed
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Freyja's Armor 1 value Internal values only (Sort ID) 1 technical value (sorting, effects, display) Value Before to After Change Sort ID 606,081 → 606,085 changed
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Freyja's Armor (Altered) 1 value Internal values only (Sort ID) 1 technical value (sorting, effects, display) Value Before to After Change Sort ID 606,082 → 606,086 changed
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Freyja's Gauntlets 1 value Internal values only (Sort ID) 1 technical value (sorting, effects, display) Value Before to After Change Sort ID 705,131 → 705,135 changed
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Freyja's Greaves 1 value Internal values only (Sort ID) 1 technical value (sorting, effects, display) Value Before to After Change Sort ID 805,121 → 805,125 changed
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Freyja's Helm 1 value Internal values only (Sort ID) 1 technical value (sorting, effects, display) Value Before to After Change Sort ID 506,131 → 506,135 changed
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Broken Gold Mask Gold Tattoo (Chest) Gold Tattoo (Arm) Gold Tattoo (Leg) Silver Grooved Helm Silver Grooved Armor Silver Grooved Gauntlets Silver Grooved Greaves Silver Grooved Armor (Altered) Leontiel's Hat Leontiel's Armor Leontiel's Leather Gloves Leontiel's Boots Leontiel's Hat (Altered) Steel Helm Steel Armor Steel Gauntlets Steel Greaves Also changed 95 player attacks (motion values, stance damage and similar)Which stats scale which damage Player attack behaviours Projectiles (spells, arrows, thrown items) Starting classes and NPC loadouts Crafting materials Items (consumables, spells' item data) Item pickups Enemy AI Weapon upgrade scaling Shop stock Status effects and buffs Weapon skills Weapon hitboxes 8 technical tables (sound, visual effects, graphics) Biggest winners and losers Attack rating change at max upgrade, Standard affinity, every stat at 40.
