Assault on the Necrospire

Mike Watson

Released: Aug 21, 2017
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Last updated: 12 Sep 2026, 01:24 GMT

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21 Aug 2017Developer post
Patch 2.0 - 21/8/17
Hi all, This patch is quite significant as it marks the end of early access for Assault on the Necrospire. I'd like to thank you all for your support during this period and I hope that I was able to incorporate as many of your suggestions as possible. I'll continue to fully suppo
Hi all,
This patch is quite significant as it marks the end of early access for Assault on the Necrospire. I'd like to thank you all for your support during this period and I hope that I was able to incorporate as many of your suggestions as possible. I'll continue to fully support the game post release and if I decide to add any new features they will be completely free.
If you encounter any problems or issues please let me know.
Highlights

Hard mode is now available and can be enabled as a run modifier. Hard mode grants a large magic find bonus, but provides enemies with more challenging abilities.
Player

Slightly increased base life
Enemies

Ghosts - Time delay before teleporting increased
Bouncing Skull - Reduced move speed slightly
Skeleton Archer - Increased angle of split shot attack
Spider Nests - Spider spawn rate now increases as nests are damaged
Ooze - Reduced number of projectiles fired in the random attack pattern
Wisp - Removed AoE attack that triggered on death
Items

Epic and legendary drop rate bonuses gained from magic find increased
Altered a number of buggy interactions
Rooms

Altered a number of room layouts, particularly in instances where the room difficulty was out of sync of the average difficulty of the floor
Misc

Slightly increased camera pan speed
Screen shake is less jarring
Player hitbox is now more accurate on the sides
Original post
21 Aug 2017Developer post
Patch 2.0 - 21/8/17
Hi all, This patch is quite significant as it marks the end of early access for Assault on the Necrospire. I'd like to thank you all for your support during this period and I hope that I was able to incorporate as many of your suggestions as possible. I'll continue to fully suppo
Hi all,
This patch is quite significant as it marks the end of early access for Assault on the Necrospire. I'd like to thank you all for your support during this period and I hope that I was able to incorporate as many of your suggestions as possible. I'll continue to fully support the game post release and if I decide to add any new features they will be completely free.
If you encounter any problems or issues please let me know.
Highlights

Hard mode is now available and can be enabled as a run modifier. Hard mode grants a large magic find bonus, but provides enemies with more challenging abilities.
Player

Slightly increased base life
Enemies

Ghosts - Time delay before teleporting increased
Bouncing Skull - Reduced move speed slightly
Skeleton Archer - Increased angle of split shot attack
Spider Nests - Spider spawn rate now increases as nests are damaged
Ooze - Reduced number of projectiles fired in the random attack pattern
Wisp - Removed AoE attack that triggered on death
Items

Epic and legendary drop rate bonuses gained from magic find increased
Altered a number of buggy interactions
Rooms

Altered a number of room layouts, particularly in instances where the room difficulty was out of sync of the average difficulty of the floor
Misc

Slightly increased camera pan speed
Screen shake is less jarring
Player hitbox is now more accurate on the sides
Original post
11 Jun 2017Developer post
11/06/17 - Controller support beta
Hi all, Controller support is now available for testing on the beta branch. To access this branch, you'll need to take the following steps: Right click Assault on the Necrospire in your steam library Click on the betas tab Select beta - 1.2.1 from the drop down menu Your game sho
Hi all,
~~Controller support is now available for testing on the beta branch. To access this branch, you'll need to take the following steps:~~

Right click Assault on the Necrospire in your steam library
Click on the betas tab
Select beta - 1.2.1 from the drop down menu
Your game should update and display a controller status on the bottom left of the main menu
Please ensure that your controller is plugged in before you start the game. As I've only been able to test this functionality on an Xbox controller, I am particularly interested to hear from people using other gamepads. If anything doesn't feel right or isn't working properly, please let me know. Thanks.
Edit 17/06/17
Controller support has been deployed to the main game branch as patch 1.2.1. Many thanks to those who tested on the beta branch.
Original post
11 Jun 2017Developer post
11/06/17 - Controller support beta
Hi all, Controller support is now available for testing on the beta branch. To access this branch, you'll need to take the following steps: Right click Assault on the Necrospire in your steam library Click on the betas tab Select beta - 1.2.1 from the drop down menu Your game sho
Hi all,
~~Controller support is now available for testing on the beta branch. To access this branch, you'll need to take the following steps:~~

Right click Assault on the Necrospire in your steam library
Click on the betas tab
Select beta - 1.2.1 from the drop down menu
Your game should update and display a controller status on the bottom left of the main menu
Please ensure that your controller is plugged in before you start the game. As I've only been able to test this functionality on an Xbox controller, I am particularly interested to hear from people using other gamepads. If anything doesn't feel right or isn't working properly, please let me know. Thanks.
Edit 17/06/17
Controller support has been deployed to the main game branch as patch 1.2.1. Many thanks to those who tested on the beta branch.
Original post
05 Jun 2017Developer post
Patch 1.2 - 05/06/17
Hi all, I'm pleased to say that 1.2 is now live! Apologies once again for the particularly long development time on this patch. While controller support did not end up making it into this release, it will be the next feature implemented. A few notes on multiplayer: When hosting,
Hi all,
I'm pleased to say that 1.2 is now live! Apologies once again for the particularly long development time on this patch. While controller support did not end up making it into this release, it will be the next feature implemented.
A few notes on multiplayer:

When hosting, please ensure that your chosen port is forwarded in your router settings (TCP)
Only the default loadout is currently available in coop
Due to the nature of networked play, bugs may have slipped through the net. If you encounter any problems please post on a bug report on the steam forums
Highlights

Floor 9 and the Necromancer boss fight are now available
Coop multiplayer is now available
General

Fixed frame drops that occurred when a new enemy was spawned into an already loaded room
Loading times between floors have been significantly reduced
Traversing doorways is now a little easier
Corrected incorrect keybind messages on tooltips and intro tips
Enemies

Monster damage reduced in the mid-game
Skeleton archer damage reduced
Skeleton archer projectile speed slightly reduced
Items, Artefacts and Spells

Fixed a number of buggy spell interactions
Clarified a number of item tooltips
Increased drop chances on epic and legendary items
Armour of the Bull - Now grants medium health bonus
Engraved Crest - Now grants medium health bonus
Wyvern Armour - Radius reduced
Temporal Disruptor - Cooldown reduced
Kallinor's Longbow - Mana cost reduced
Thermobaric Glyphs - Explosion range increased
Monk's Cover - Invulnerability time increased
Fury of the Storm - Damage increased and proc chance reduced
Dragon Armour - Burn range slightly reduced
Scroll of Flight - Cooldown and mana cost reduced
Gregormack's Pride - Cooldown and mana cost reduced
Magical Key - Mana cost reduced
Phase Scroll - Mana cost reduced
Resonating Cube - Mana cost reduced
Arcane Vial - Mana cost reduced
Dubious Potion - Health penalty reduced
Mouldy Map - Mana cost reduced
Red Globe Essence - Mana cost and cooldown reduced
Enriched Essence - Now correctly restores mana
Anti - Cooldown reduced
Rusty Shovel - Added to the game
Original post
05 Jun 2017Developer post
Patch 1.2 - 05/06/17
Hi all, I'm pleased to say that 1.2 is now live! Apologies once again for the particularly long development time on this patch. While controller support did not end up making it into this release, it will be the next feature implemented. A few notes on multiplayer: When hosting,
Hi all,
I'm pleased to say that 1.2 is now live! Apologies once again for the particularly long development time on this patch. While controller support did not end up making it into this release, it will be the next feature implemented.
A few notes on multiplayer:

When hosting, please ensure that your chosen port is forwarded in your router settings (TCP)
Only the default loadout is currently available in coop
Due to the nature of networked play, bugs may have slipped through the net. If you encounter any problems please post on a bug report on the steam forums
Highlights

Floor 9 and the Necromancer boss fight are now available
Coop multiplayer is now available
General

Fixed frame drops that occurred when a new enemy was spawned into an already loaded room
Loading times between floors have been significantly reduced
Traversing doorways is now a little easier
Corrected incorrect keybind messages on tooltips and intro tips
Enemies

Monster damage reduced in the mid-game
Skeleton archer damage reduced
Skeleton archer projectile speed slightly reduced
Items, Artefacts and Spells

Fixed a number of buggy spell interactions
Clarified a number of item tooltips
Increased drop chances on epic and legendary items
Armour of the Bull - Now grants medium health bonus
Engraved Crest - Now grants medium health bonus
Wyvern Armour - Radius reduced
Temporal Disruptor - Cooldown reduced
Kallinor's Longbow - Mana cost reduced
Thermobaric Glyphs - Explosion range increased
Monk's Cover - Invulnerability time increased
Fury of the Storm - Damage increased and proc chance reduced
Dragon Armour - Burn range slightly reduced
Scroll of Flight - Cooldown and mana cost reduced
Gregormack's Pride - Cooldown and mana cost reduced
Magical Key - Mana cost reduced
Phase Scroll - Mana cost reduced
Resonating Cube - Mana cost reduced
Arcane Vial - Mana cost reduced
Dubious Potion - Health penalty reduced
Mouldy Map - Mana cost reduced
Red Globe Essence - Mana cost and cooldown reduced
Enriched Essence - Now correctly restores mana
Anti - Cooldown reduced
Rusty Shovel - Added to the game
Original post
03 May 2017Developer post
Patch 1.2 Update - 3/5/17
Hi all, It's been a while since the last announcement, so I just wanted to provide a quick update on patch 1.2's progress. What I originally set out to implement in this patch is completed; that is floor 9 and the Necromancer boss fight. The longer development time on this patch
03 May 2017Developer post
Patch 1.2 Update - 3/5/17
Hi all, It's been a while since the last announcement, so I just wanted to provide a quick update on patch 1.2's progress. What I originally set out to implement in this patch is completed; that is floor 9 and the Necromancer boss fight. The longer development time on this patch
28 Feb 2017Developer post
Co-op Multiplayer - 28/2/17
Hi all, I'm very excited to announce that in addition to the previously announced features, patch 1.2 will also include coop multiplayer. I've been holding off this announcement until I had a working prototype and I'm pleased to say that's now the case. In 1.2 you'll be able to t
28 Feb 2017Developer post
Co-op Multiplayer - 28/2/17
Hi all, I'm very excited to announce that in addition to the previously announced features, patch 1.2 will also include coop multiplayer. I've been holding off this announcement until I had a working prototype and I'm pleased to say that's now the case. In 1.2 you'll be able to t
07 Feb 2017Developer post
Patch 1.2 preview - 7/2/17
Hi all, It's been a couple of weeks since the release of patch 1.1 and I'd like to let you know about what's to come. The next update (patch 1.2) will feature floor 9 and the Necromancer boss fight, along with new items, balance changes and various bug fixes. I've also been worki
07 Feb 2017Developer post
Patch 1.2 preview - 7/2/17
Hi all, It's been a couple of weeks since the release of patch 1.1 and I'd like to let you know about what's to come. The next update (patch 1.2) will feature floor 9 and the Necromancer boss fight, along with new items, balance changes and various bug fixes. I've also been worki
26 Jan 2017Developer post
Patch 1.1 - 26/01/17
Patch 1.1's main features are the addition of loadouts and staff swiping. Further information on these mechanics can be found in last week's announcement . In order to permanently unlock all of the loadouts, you'll need to find the items that compose them in a single run. You can
Patch 1.1's main features are the addition of loadouts and staff swiping. Further information on these mechanics can be found in last week's announcement. In order to permanently unlock all of the loadouts, you'll need to find the items that compose them in a single run.
You can check that you have this patch via the build number on the bottom left of the main menu.
General

Loadouts have been introduced to the game
Staff swiping has been introduced to the game
Default attack speed increased
Default movement speed increased
Default friendly projectile speed increased
Boss pools have increased in size
Ghost invisibility time reduced
Keybinds can now be altered in Documents/Necrospire/settings.ini. Please see the FAQs and common problems thread for more details
Fixed an issue where attack speed could potentially become out of sync
Relics can no longer be used while dead
Enemy projectile hitboxes have been reduced in size
Globes can no longer be picked up if you wouldn't benefit from their effects
Attacks are no longer processed during the boss intro screen
Passive items no longer activate while the game is paused
Fixed an issue where the relic icon could incorrectly display as blank
Moved various unfair enemy spawns
Controls

Right click now defaults to staff swipe
Space now defaults to relic
Tab now defaults to map
Items

Omen Talon - Added to the game
Arachnid's Embrace - Added to the game
Telescopic Slicer - Added to the game
Silver Staff Glyph - Added to the game
Caustic Necklace - Added to the game
Magical Key - Mana cost reduced from 5 to 3
Plaguelord's Manual - Mana cost reduced from 5 to 3
Ruby Necklace - Mana cost reduced from 2 to 1
Gambler's Die - Mana cost reduced from 5 to 4
Original post
26 Jan 2017Developer post
Patch 1.1 - 26/01/17
Patch 1.1's main features are the addition of loadouts and staff swiping. Further information on these mechanics can be found in last week's announcement . In order to permanently unlock all of the loadouts, you'll need to find the items that compose them in a single run. You can
Patch 1.1's main features are the addition of loadouts and staff swiping. Further information on these mechanics can be found in last week's announcement. In order to permanently unlock all of the loadouts, you'll need to find the items that compose them in a single run.
You can check that you have this patch via the build number on the bottom left of the main menu.
General

Loadouts have been introduced to the game
Staff swiping has been introduced to the game
Default attack speed increased
Default movement speed increased
Default friendly projectile speed increased
Boss pools have increased in size
Ghost invisibility time reduced
Keybinds can now be altered in Documents/Necrospire/settings.ini. Please see the FAQs and common problems thread for more details
Fixed an issue where attack speed could potentially become out of sync
Relics can no longer be used while dead
Enemy projectile hitboxes have been reduced in size
Globes can no longer be picked up if you wouldn't benefit from their effects
Attacks are no longer processed during the boss intro screen
Passive items no longer activate while the game is paused
Fixed an issue where the relic icon could incorrectly display as blank
Moved various unfair enemy spawns
Controls

Right click now defaults to staff swipe
Space now defaults to relic
Tab now defaults to map
Items

Omen Talon - Added to the game
Arachnid's Embrace - Added to the game
Telescopic Slicer - Added to the game
Silver Staff Glyph - Added to the game
Caustic Necklace - Added to the game
Magical Key - Mana cost reduced from 5 to 3
Plaguelord's Manual - Mana cost reduced from 5 to 3
Ruby Necklace - Mana cost reduced from 2 to 1
Gambler's Die - Mana cost reduced from 5 to 4
Original post
16 Jan 2017Developer post
Upcoming gameplay changes - 16/01/17
Hi all, I'm hard at work on the 1.1 patch and I'd like to let you know what to expect from it. This patch will feature two new mechanics; loadouts and staff swiping. Here's a summary of what they do: Loadouts Loadouts are a small number of pre-set items that can be equipped prior
16 Jan 2017Developer post
Upcoming gameplay changes - 16/01/17
Hi all, I'm hard at work on the 1.1 patch and I'd like to let you know what to expect from it. This patch will feature two new mechanics; loadouts and staff swiping. Here's a summary of what they do: Loadouts Loadouts are a small number of pre-set items that can be equipped prior
12 Jan 2017Developer post
Patch 1.0.7 - 12/01/17
Thanks to everyone who has given feedback on the game so far. I've been listening to common concerns, especially regarding the speed and variety of gameplay. This patch increases the pace of the starting floors, which should allow builds to get going quicker. It also includes som
Thanks to everyone who has given feedback on the game so far. I've been listening to common concerns, especially regarding the speed and variety of gameplay. This patch increases the pace of the starting floors, which should allow builds to get going quicker. It also includes some bug fixes and adds a greater variety of projectile effects.
You can double check that you have this patch via the build number on the bottom left of the main menu.
General

Starting attack speed increased
Starting damage slightly reduced
Starting movement speed slightly increased
Spindle and Emperor's Guard have had their health slightly reduced
Enemy health reduced on floors 1 and 2
Attacks reflected by enemies are now coloured red
Bombs dropped by Emperor's Guard no longer cause frame drops
Epics now have a small chance to spawn on floor 2
Reduced the explosion radius on explosive barrels
Added 9 new rooms to floors 1 and 2
Increased the drop rate on mana globes
Items & Spells

Disruption - Now changes the attack cosmetic
First Blood - Now changes the attack cosmetic
Wounding - Now changes the attack cosmetic
Blood Infusion - Now changes the attack cosmetic
Spiked Thorns - Now changes the attack cosmetic
Ember Hatchet - Now changes the attack cosmetic
Ember Dagger - Now changes the attack cosmetic
Reflective Incantation - Now changes the attack cosmetic
Fragmentation - Now changes the attack cosmetic
Fragmentation - Removed unintended interactions with finale and enhanced payload
Spiked Thorns - Internal cooldown slightly increased
Blue Globe Essence - Cooldown reduced from 5 to 2
Disappearance Powder - Mana cost reduced from 2 to 1
Mirror of Dreams - Mana cost reduced from 5 to 2
Original post
12 Jan 2017Developer post
Patch 1.0.7 - 12/01/17
Thanks to everyone who has given feedback on the game so far. I've been listening to common concerns, especially regarding the speed and variety of gameplay. This patch increases the pace of the starting floors, which should allow builds to get going quicker. It also includes som
Thanks to everyone who has given feedback on the game so far. I've been listening to common concerns, especially regarding the speed and variety of gameplay. This patch increases the pace of the starting floors, which should allow builds to get going quicker. It also includes some bug fixes and adds a greater variety of projectile effects.
You can double check that you have this patch via the build number on the bottom left of the main menu.
General

Starting attack speed increased
Starting damage slightly reduced
Starting movement speed slightly increased
Spindle and Emperor's Guard have had their health slightly reduced
Enemy health reduced on floors 1 and 2
Attacks reflected by enemies are now coloured red
Bombs dropped by Emperor's Guard no longer cause frame drops
Epics now have a small chance to spawn on floor 2
Reduced the explosion radius on explosive barrels
Added 9 new rooms to floors 1 and 2
Increased the drop rate on mana globes
Items & Spells

Disruption - Now changes the attack cosmetic
First Blood - Now changes the attack cosmetic
Wounding - Now changes the attack cosmetic
Blood Infusion - Now changes the attack cosmetic
Spiked Thorns - Now changes the attack cosmetic
Ember Hatchet - Now changes the attack cosmetic
Ember Dagger - Now changes the attack cosmetic
Reflective Incantation - Now changes the attack cosmetic
Fragmentation - Now changes the attack cosmetic
Fragmentation - Removed unintended interactions with finale and enhanced payload
Spiked Thorns - Internal cooldown slightly increased
Blue Globe Essence - Cooldown reduced from 5 to 2
Disappearance Powder - Mana cost reduced from 2 to 1
Mirror of Dreams - Mana cost reduced from 5 to 2
Original post

Assault on the Necrospire

Updates & announcements

Patch 2.0 - 21/8/17

Patch 2.0 - 21/8/17

11/06/17 - Controller support beta

Edit 17/06/17

11/06/17 - Controller support beta

Edit 17/06/17

Patch 1.2 - 05/06/17

Patch 1.2 - 05/06/17

Patch 1.2 Update - 3/5/17

Patch 1.2 Update - 3/5/17

Co-op Multiplayer - 28/2/17

Here's a brief FAQ of what to expect:

Closing comments

Co-op Multiplayer - 28/2/17

Here's a brief FAQ of what to expect:

Closing comments

Patch 1.2 preview - 7/2/17

Patch 1.2 preview - 7/2/17

Patch 1.1 - 26/01/17

Patch 1.1 - 26/01/17

Upcoming gameplay changes - 16/01/17

Loadouts

Staff Swiping

Upcoming gameplay changes - 16/01/17

Loadouts

Staff Swiping

Patch 1.0.7 - 12/01/17

Patch 1.0.7 - 12/01/17