The Bountyfall system is evolving, and every cycle now comes with new Modifiers that shake up the Union competition. These Modifiers add variety, unpredictability, and deeper strategy to every session — meaning no two weeks will ever play the same again.
This guide breaks down everything you need to know.
Modifiers are special seasonal conditions that directly affect how Hearth sessions work in Bountyfall.
Think of them as gameplay twists.
Each session begins with one random Modifier, and that Modifier stays active for the entire session. Because they rotate, your Union’s strategy must adapt dynamically every cycle.
Modifiers can influence:
How fast Hearths grow
How effective sabotage is
The balance between powerful and weaker Unions
How much value players get from collecting or depositing Yieldstones
They’re designed to keep the competition fresh, fair, and exciting.
When a new Bountyfall session starts, one Modifier is selected automatically.
Depending on which one is active, it can:
Some Modifiers increase the amount of Hearth progress your Yieldstone deposits provide. This is great for:
Fast pushes
Catching up
Closing the gap on rival Unions
These Modifiers reduce the impact of sabotage deposits. Perfect for:
Defensive sessions
Protecting a winning lead
Ensuring less chaos in late-season play
Certain Modifiers give all Unions a natural health boost. This can:
Extend the session
Slow down speed-pushing
Give smaller Unions more breathing room
Some Modifiers change rules once certain Hearth percentages are reached. This makes every milestone meaningful — and can unexpectedly tilt the competition mid-session.
Modifiers activate every Tuesday at 12:00 AM UTC.
That means:
A new Modifier is applied
The playing field shifts
Strategies must adjust instantly
Always check:
In-game announcements
The Hearth board
Guild/Union chats
Weekly notes
This helps you know which Modifier is active BEFORE you begin depositing or planning sabotage.
