Date: January 31, 2026

Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen - New Mastery System Announced

Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is a deeply social high fantasy MMORPG that challenges its players and rewards effort. Join the denizens of Terminus to uncover the mysteries of a world divided by Celestial loyalty… and betrayal.

Core Design Pillars

The game’s design rests on two fundamental pillars: strong class identity and meaningful player interdependence. The upcoming Mastery system is the centerpiece of this vision, giving players a robust, permanent specialization path that replaces the older “flexing” concept.

Mastery System Overview

• Permanent, branch‑based specialization for each class.
• Each class now has two Mastery branches (down from three), ensuring each path is deeper and more impactful.
• Choosing one branch locks out abilities, gear, and unlocks from the opposite branch, creating clear trade‑offs.
• Branch‑specific ability transformations - e.g., Slam becomes a standard attack for Warlord Warriors, while Shield Slam is exclusive to Bastion Warriors.
• New exclusive skills such as Rupture for Warlord Warriors; analogous branch‑exclusive abilities will be added for all other classes.
• A radial Mastery layout visually separates the two dominant sides of a class (illustrated with Warrior’s Bastion vs. Warlord).

Gameplay Impact

The Mastery system deepens existing class roles rather than adding unrelated “talent‑style” abilities. It allows players to fully commit to a secondary role - for example, a Warrior can become a DPS‑focused Warlord or a tank‑focused Bastion - while clearly trading off abilities from the opposite path.

Pantheon targets a broad audience: end‑game raiders, solo explorers, and small‑group players will all find viable ways to use Mastery, ensuring diverse playstyles remain viable throughout the game’s content.

Future Communication

Further announcements will detail the specific Mastery options for each class, providing players with the information needed to plan their specialization choices.

For more details, visit the official announcement: Steam Community Announcement.