# VERSION 2.7.4 #
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Version 2.7.4 introduces significant updates, combining content from versions 2.7.2 and 2.7.3. 
This includes new magic, weapons, consumables, classes, major rebalancing, and quality of life improvements.

Major Changes:
- NPC Addition: A new NPC in Firelink Shrine now allows infinite stat reallocations and appearance alterations.
- New Classes: Two new classes, the Outrider Knight (frost and utility spells) and the Black Knight (quality builds), have been added.
- New Weapons and Magic: Fresh additions such as the Manus Catalyst, Lazulite Loaded Axe, Irithyll Straight Sword (with a moveset overhaul), and powerful spells like Grand Deep Communion and Blackflame Immolation. The Kirkhammer also gets three new infusions, including lightning and magic scaling options.
- Moveset Updates: Numerous weapons, including the Irithyll Straight Sword, have received new or improved movesets for variety and balance.
- New Helmets: Equip passive effect helmets like the Beast Skin Mask and Enlarged Head.
- Infusion Changes: New Morph Infusion introduced, alongside multiple rebalancing of existing infusions, including buffs for the Exile Greatsword Heavy infusion.
- New Consumables: Items like "A Call Beyond" (a new hunter tool) and the Holy Water Urn (magic damage with an Undead/Hollow bonus) have been added.
- Dark Sorcery Buffs: All Dark Sorceries now scale with Strength, providing new build options.
- PvE Updates: New enemy types, such as Frost and Demon dog variants, have been introduced.
- Balance Adjustments: Nerfs for Lion’s Claw and Beast Claw, while other weapons, such as the Exile Greatsword, receive buffs.
- Quality of Life Improvements: Just Frame Ring now emits light during the active window, making it easier to track, along with new status icons to monitor defense down, counter frames, and stamina up.
- Bug Fixes: Various issues with weapons like Straight Swords, Gravelord, Rapier, and the loaded spear have been addressed. Online crash issues have also been resolved.
For detailed patch notes:

- Version 2.7: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rETYcWE42o8IxRu1Rd4-HmcnYXV-oRnpXh5-ax7_Zqs
- Version 2.7.2 & 2.7.3: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15B10iuBcOMXIHFv1yPl_tJLqNGOx8pBNnRm_BMaEIbU