I have the Magistrate's Cudgel bound to Serafen Barbarian/Cipher.

 

I got the first upgrade from damaging judged enemies no problem.

 

Second upgrade is "apply 0/30 afflictions to enemies" I can't get the number to increase.

 

The soulbound effect "Fair Trial" is casting a random inspiration whenever I get an affliction so nothing here to help.

 

I've casted Tenuous Grasp and Puppet Master and never have gotten the counter to increase from 0/30.

 

Bug or am i doing something wrong? 

Maybe a cipher bug, I have it equipped to the Watcher as a druid, and with combined uses of relentless storm (Power level 5), and the wave spell from power level 4, got it upgraded in 3 combats.

Greetings,

 

Thank you for taking the time and notifying us regarding this issue I do believe this to be fixed in the most recent patch 1.1. Should you have any additional questions let us know!

 

Cheers.