I have been on hiatus from the game since 0.7.8. Since returning, I have found Arena nearly impossible to progress in due to the Archyrean NPC and its bleed stacking mechanic. My Forge Master has 75% in all resistances, including Physical. He has 59% blocking, 100% crit avoidance, 45% armor and a host of other defensive buffs that come from potion use or health on blocking.
Yet, when I cross paths with a pack of Archyreans at wave 75+ there’s literally nothing that can be done to survive. Is there some new defense or cleansing mechanic I’m missing or is this just Arena being overtuned again?