Most likely, tho didn't speak with the Developpers yet, only a side effect of the new patch, it wasn't an intentional change, we are aware of it, already sent PMs to Flegy on skype, he will fix it asap.
-You can link it to any1 who wonder about it on shoutbox:
http://www.maxko-forum.info/viewtopic.php?f=84&t=32879[Appearently male gender's duffs, heals and cures become slightly bugged too and we will try to fix it aswell]
(Also, as it's mentioned there, crossbows working fine now too, so you can use a helenid if u have , until it gets fixed)
Ty4 the report tho // closed.