Mo.Co Squid Blades Nerf: Impact on Nightmare Rifts
The Quick Story
Supercell just confirmed a major Mo.Co shake‑up: Squid Blades will no longer turn you invisible. The studio says stealth made rifts too easy to cheese, so they’re yanking it and boosting other stats instead. The tweak lands later this week—right as endless bonus rewards are also getting capped.
What’s Actually Changing?
- Invisibility removed – no more cloak for skipping mobs or hiding from bosses.
- Damage buff incoming – ambush swings should hit harder to “keep its coolness.” Exact numbers arrive with the patch notes.
- Bonus‑reward limit – top grinders can’t farm chaos shards forever.
Why It Matters
Right now, Squid Blades lets parties sprint past trash, poke the boss, vanish, and repeat. When the cloak disappears, nightmare rifts demand full clears and tighter timers. Teams that rely on one stealth user will need a new plan—or wipe.
How to Prepare Before the Patch
- Finish unfinished rifts today. Speed‑run them while the cloak still works.
- Level a backup weapon. Spears and Railguns pair well with hit‑and‑run builds.
- Practice full‑room pulls. Learn aggro patterns now, not mid‑patch.
- Stock chaos shards. Four‑times XP is live; milk it while you can.
Will This Fix the Rift Problem?
Probably part‑way. Removing invisibility stops cloak carriers from dragging deadweight through nightmare runs, but it may also slow casual players who just want their daily chest. Supercell promises “more details,” so the final balance hinges on how big that ambush buff really is.
Community Pulse
Streams and forums are split. Some welcome the nerf, saying stealth ruined the challenge. Others worry that rifts will feel like chores without a skip button. Either way, expect a busy test weekend once the update drops.
Final Thoughts
Squid Blades won’t be the same, but that doesn’t mean it’s dead. If the new damage numbers pop, we might trade cloak cheese for pure burst fun. Until then, clear those rifts, stash your shards, and keep an eye on the patch notes.
