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· A new buff has been applied to the Ichigo character in Bleach: Soul Resonance.
· This buff is available on all versions, including Nuverse, APlus Japan, and Crunchyroll.
· Although there hasn't been an official announcement yet, 30 Stamp Nexus are expected to be distributed as in-game compensation. This is a very unusual reward.
· Along with the buff application, discussions about improvements to the Ichigo character have begun.

· Weapon Stamp Improvements:
- Previous: Maximum stack limit for status effects on Bleach Mark Ichigo.
- Change: When holding a weapon stamp, the maximum stack increases up to 85 (at maximum ascension).
· Pursuit Attack Damage Increase:
- The damage multiplier for pursuit attacks, which activate after basic attacks followed by skill usage, has increased from 2,000% to 2,400% (at maximum ascension).
· Basic Attack Pattern Improvements:
- Previous: During basic attacks, if interrupted to block an enemy's attack, the attack pattern would be cut short.
- Change: Now, you can block enemy attacks even during basic attacks and continue your own attack, maintaining an uninterrupted flow. This is advantageous for skill combos and ultimate skill usage.

· Simplified Transcendence State Entry:
- Previous: Required multiple presses of the basic attack button to enter the Transcendence state.
- Change: Now, you can enter the Transcendence state by simply holding down the basic attack button.
· Transcendence State Attack Method Changes:
- Previous: To perform rapid attacks in the Transcendence state, you had to continuously press the button (for about 7 seconds).
- Change: In the Transcendence state, you only need to hold down the basic attack button to activate rapid attacks. This reduces player fatigue.
· Other Bug Fixes and Improvements:
- New voice lines added
- Lock-on issues during rapid attacks fixed
- Two issues related to ultimate skill energy fixed
- Phenomenon of getting stuck on the map in certain situations fixed
- Improved interaction with some bosses during rapid attacks (time-freeze effect not added)
- Counter-attack possible in Transcendence state

· The ability to counter-attack in the Transcendence state is much more useful than before, increasing the flexibility of character management.
· Previously, no actions other than attacking were possible in the Transcendence state, but now the ability to counter-attack improves the ability to respond to combat situations.
· Changes are expected in Ichigo's playstyle in both training mode and actual combat environments.
· This patch note focuses on comprehensively improving the character's issues.
· Ichigo was already a powerful character, but this update optimizes him further.

· The 1-minute DPS test results show that there are 2 seconds of spare time compared to before. This means combos and skill linkages have become faster.
· Specifically, the final hit of the basic attack after using a skill has become faster, shortening the overall rotation time.
· Reducing Ichigo's rotation time by 1-2 seconds has significantly improved the play experience.
· Previously, it was difficult to use the ultimate skill twice within a minute, but now there is sufficient time even for using the charged Getsuga Tensho.
· A total of 16.3 million damage was recorded in one minute, and there was no significant change in the damage itself compared to previous records.

· The key is the improvement in playstyle rather than Ichigo's damage itself. Previously, the rotation method during combat with enemies was somewhat awkward and had bugs.
· Due to this buff, the character's controls have become much smoother, and the linkage between basic attacks and skills has become more natural.
· The 2-second time reduction has significantly improved the character's overall play experience.
· Previously, it was difficult to use the ultimate skill twice within a minute, but now there is sufficient time even for using the charged Getsuga Tensho.
· A total of 22.2 million damage was recorded with the B0 team, and Neliel recorded considerable damage despite not being at maximum enhancement. This suggests that Ichigo's buff may have had a positive impact on Neliel's damage as well.

· With this update, Ichigo is expected to provide a smoother play experience and perform better in the game.
· In particular, the improvement in basic attack combos and skill linkages has made using ultimate skills more seamless.
· The key is the improvement in playstyle rather than Ichigo's damage itself. Previously, the rotation method during combat with enemies was somewhat awkward and had bugs.
· Due to this buff, the character's controls have become much smoother, and the linkage between basic attacks and skills has become more natural.
· The 2-second time reduction has significantly improved the character's overall play experience.
· A total of 22.2 million damage was recorded with the B0 team, and Neliel recorded considerable damage despite not being at maximum enhancement. This suggests that Ichigo's buff may have had a positive impact on Neliel's damage as well.
· We hope that future Bleach companion characters will be released without issues through similar improvements as Ichigo.