Sky Is Arrows

Released: Jan 8, 2018
Platforms: WindowsmacOS
Last updated: 04 Sep 2026, 06:20 GMT

Updates & announcements

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13 Apr 2025Developer post
Update 21: UI Improvements & Tiered Castle Splash Images
Hello, Arrowers! 🏹 We've got a fresh new update for Sky Is Arrows, and while it's not the biggest content drop ever, it's one of those quietly transformative ones—the kind that makes the game feel better every time you touch it. Let’s dive into Update 21! Tiered Castle Splash Im
Hello, Arrowers! 🏹
We've got a fresh new update for Sky Is Arrows, and while it's not the biggest content drop ever, it's one of those quietly transformative ones—the kind that makes the game feel better every time you touch it.
Let’s dive into Update 21!
Tiered Castle Splash Images
When you recruit armies from your castle, you’ll now see something new:
Gorgeous splash images for each faction’s castle—updated dynamically based on the castle's current tier.
Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 castles now have their own unique artwork. That’s 3 images per faction, giving a visual reward as your stronghold grows.
This brings a bit more world-building and beauty to a key part of the game loop. Consider it a visual "you’re progressing" moment, even between fights.
UI Improvements – Cleaner, Crisper, Smarter
Let’s be real: some of the UI elements were still living in the past. Cool 3D spins and tilted panels looked fun, but in practice? A little distracting.
Here’s what we’ve improved:

Removed 3D animation effects from 2D UI panels (no more unnecessary spinning or angled text boxes)
Updated fonts across many parts of the interface for better readability and a cleaner aesthetic
Overall, menus now feel more modern, more polished, and more Sky Is Arrows.
This is part of an ongoing push to improve every part of the game experience.
One New Loading Screen
A small surprise: you may now occasionally load into the game with a new screen featuring the Necromancer—relaxing with her golden goblet, presumably full of something unspeakably cursed.
Is she plotting something? Celebrating a successful rise-again loop? Who knows. But she looks good doing it.
Still 11.1... Forever?
Yes, this is technically version 11.1—just like the last update.
Will it always be 11.1? Maybe. It’s a vibe now.
What’s Next?
I’m still listening. These UI improvements came directly from your feedback—and there’s more refinement to come. More cosmetic flavor, quality-of-life tweaks, and yes... some new content is brewing behind the scenes.
Thanks for playing! You all are part of the design now, and I wouldn’t want it any other way.
—Yale
Creator of Sky Is Arrows
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31 Mar 2025Developer post
Important News from the Sky: It Works & New Bundles!
Hello Arrowers, We’ve got some great news to share today, and I want to thank each and every one of you for sticking with Sky Is Arrows through thick and thin. 1.) It Works! We're Back in the Skies The game is now launching properly again for everyone! Thanks to the help of our a
30 Mar 2025Developer post
Secret LIVE Stream
🎥 Secret Dev Stream — Live Now! Something's happening... I’m going live right now with a quiet, no-frills stream straight from the dev chair. Expect: Raw, live gameplay of Sky Is Arrows Chill vibes. No script. No hype. Just me and the game. This stream won’t be archived—if you’r
30 Mar 2025Developer post
Ebonhare Hotfix 4 is Live 🚀
Hello Arrowers, Ebonhare Hotfix 4 is now live! This update should finally resolve the remaining launch issues. While our QA team is still reviewing the build, it’s been made public early as it already shows significant improvements in startup stability. 🙏 Thank you for your cont
23 Mar 2025Developer post
Hotfix 3 – Smoother Skies
Hey Commanders! We’ve pushed out a quick hotfix to clean up a few rough edges and add some visual polish. Nothing huge, but we think you’ll feel the difference. 🛠️ What's New: Engine Update – We've upgraded Unity to the latest version. This should resolve launch issues for some
23 Mar 2025Developer post
Sky Is Arrows – Quick Hotfix Update 2 (Ebonhare Patch)
Hey everyone! We've just pushed a quick hotfix build with some important improvements and updates — thank you all for your feedback and patience. Here's what’s included: Town Visual Update The town is now tinted purple in honor of the legendary Ebonhare Visage! A subtle visual tr
15 Mar 2025Developer post
New Teaser / Trailer for Ebonhare Visage DLC
🎬 New Teaser / Trailer for Ebonhare Visage DLC! 🎭🏹 Archers, commanders, and seekers of power—the shadows stir once more. A new teaser trailer for the Ebonhare Visage Item Chest DLC has landed on the store page, unveiling a glimpse of its dark legend. The winds whisper of war,
15 Mar 2025Developer post
Hotfix to 11.1 that fixes launch crash for some
Hey Archers, We’ve been listening to your feedback and have identified the cause of the startup crashes on Windows—UnityCrashHandler.exe. We've now removed it from the latest build, which should allow affected players to launch the game without issues. What to Do: Make sure your
24 Feb 2025Developer post
Prepare for Battle with Version 11.1 and the Ebonhare Visage Item Chest DLC!
The latest update for Sky Is Arrows is here, bringing exciting new features and an all-new DLC to deepen your adventure! Version 11.1 introduces QHD resolution support, new immersive loading screen artwork, and quality-of-life improvements to refine your experience. But that’s no
The latest update for Sky Is Arrows is here, bringing exciting new features and an all-new DLC to deepen your adventure! Version 11.1 introduces QHD resolution support, new immersive loading screen artwork, and quality-of-life improvements to refine your experience. But that’s not all—step into the shadows with the Ebonhare Visage - Item Chest DLC, a collection of six powerful and mysterious artifacts drawn from the enigmatic depths of the Black Warren. Whether you seek to strike fear into your enemies, enhance your agility, or master the battlefield with arcane relics, these new treasures will shape your hero’s destiny. Read on to discover the full details of this thrilling update!
Version 11.1 Includes:

Added QHD resolution support for 2560 x 1440. Perfect for windowed mode or full screen on higher resolution monitors.
10 new loading screen artworks added to enhance immersion and make entering a new act feel like stepping into a new world.
Turn off sound effect on game load.
The Sky Is Arrows Ebonhare Visage - Item Chest has arrived!
Step into the Shadows with the Ebonhare Visage Item Chest DLC for Sky Is Arrows! Uncover the secrets of the elusive Black Warren with this thrilling new DLC, introducing 6 magically imbued items designed to transform your journey. From stealthy dodges to devastating strikes, the Ebonhare Visage Item Chest empowers you to edge out your foes and master the battlefield.
Whether you're keeping your enemies at a distance or leading a daring charge, these unique treasures offer unparalleled versatility and power to suit any playstyle. Open the chest, embrace the warren’s mysteries, and let the enigmatic magic of the Black Rabbit guide your hero to victory!
The Ebonhare Visage Item Chest is currently available for Windows.
Here are the new items in this exciting release:
Ebonhare Visage
Provides +2 Defence and grants your hero's attacks a chance to deal additional damage and cause fear, reducing accuracy and preventing enemies from benefiting from high Morale.
One look into the abyss, and even the bravest hearts quail.
Burrower's Lantern
Boosts your hero's health regeneration temporarily after battle and reduces damage taken from traps.
The light of the Warren reveals all, sparing none from its watchful gaze.
Hopper's Warhammer
Provides +2 Attack and grants your hero's attacks a chance to stun enemies.
With a swing, the battlefield trembles and foes scatter like leaves in a storm.
Mirrorblade
Provides +1 Luck and grants your hero a chance to reflect damage back to attackers.
Strike at your own peril, for the blade remembers every wound.
Shadowpaw Dagger
The Shadowpaw Dagger provides +1 Morale and +1 Attack.
Forged in the moonlit depths of the Warren, this blade strikes unseen and fades like a shadow.
Void Hopper's Belt
Provides +2 Spell Power and reduces spell cooldown time.
Crafted from void-touched leather, its magic aids both preparation and execution.
Within the Black Rabbit Item Chest, a trove of enigmatic power awaits. Purchasing this DLC unlocks 6 extraordinary items, each infused with the cunning and mystery of the Black Warren. From the awe-inspiring Ebonhare Visage, striking fear into the hearts of enemies with a mere gaze, to the arcane Void Hopper Belt, the possibilities are boundless.
Wield the crushing might of the Hopper’s Warhammer, scattering foes with thunderous blows, or cut through the shadows with the relentless Shadowpaw Dagger. Remand the damage from traps with the watchful Burrower’s Lantern, and reflect the power of your adversaries with the brilliance of the Mirrorblade. Many of the items focus on your hero getting a greater chance of proccing item effects rather than your entire forces.
With each artifact, you uncover more of the Black Warren’s secrets. Harness the strength of void-touched relics, and dominate with fearsome weapons. The Black Rabbit Item Chest DLC empowers you to embody the warren’s elusive magic, striking the perfect balance between stealth, strategy, and unrelenting power.
Visit the Sky Is Arrows Armory to read more about the game.
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25 Dec 2024Developer post
Merry Christmas! New Item Chest DLC announced: Black Rabbit Item Chest
Hello, brave warriors of Sky is Arrows! On this special day, I want to send you all warmest wishes for a joyful and magical Christmas. Now, it wouldn’t be the holiday season without a little gift of excitement, would it? I'm thrilled to announce that the Black Rabbit Item Chest D
16 Dec 2024Developer post
Sky Is Arrows Pricing Update
Sky Is Arrows: Pricing Update Hello Sky Is Arrows Community, There is some important news to share regarding the pricing of Sky Is Arrows. Starting in the new year January 1st 2025 Sky Is Arrows will be transitioning from a free-to-play model to a one-time purchase price of appro
22 Sep 2023Developer post
Doing More Celestial Bow Item Chest Developer Runs!
Doing more runs of Sky Is Arrows with the Celestial Bow and Dragon Bracer Item Chests unlocked. Click here to get the Celestial Bow DLC available now! Thanks for tuning in and keeping up to date with Sky Is Arrows.
14 Sep 2023Developer post
New Spell Casting Animations Part 2: Version 11.0
Version 11.0 is live and includes new spell casting animations and other updates. This is part 2 of the heroes spell casting animation updates. These animations trigger when the hero casts a Spell as opposed to using an Ability like Hero Attack or Snipe. Using abilities will stil
Version 11.0 is live and includes new spell casting animations and other updates.
This is part 2 of the heroes spell casting animation updates. These animations trigger when the hero casts a Spell as opposed to using an Ability like Hero Attack or Snipe. Using abilities will still trigger the hero's attack animation to differentiate the different types of Skills. There is a big emphasis on Spell casting effects in the new Celestial Bow Item Chest (DLC). Check out the new animations below (timing, size, and exact frames differ in-game, also they have a particle effect when casting).
Wyrm Lizardman:
Curator Ranger:
Additionally:

Restored the plain menu background to load on initial game launch, so even wood PCs' can play Sky Is Arrows!
Menu prompt added to encourage the player to switch to the normal "town scene" menu background if their computer can handle it. Once you switch and play and exit a game it will be saved as the default for next game launch.
Menu prompt added to encourage players to leave a review on Steam when a certain score threshold is reached while viewing the Lore section.
Fixed a bug where Berserker Wyrms would sometimes spawn when searching graveyards.
Newest DLC: Celestial Bow Item Chest
Check out the 20 groundbreaking items that were just released in the Celestial Bow Item Chest (DLC)! Support Sky Is Arrows development and bring your runs and Spell casting to another level with items like Glaive of Bloodlust, Circling Orb of Wrath, and 18 others!
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16 Jul 2023Developer post
Doing More Celestial Bow Item Chest Developer Runs!
Doing more runs of Sky Is Arrows with the Celestial Bow and Dragon Bracer Item Chests unlocked. Click here to get the Celestial Bow DLC available now! Thanks for tuning in and keeping up to date with Sky Is Arrows.
15 Jul 2023Developer post
New Spell Casting Animations for Heroes! (Part 1)
Spells are now more spell-like for 4 Heroes. Version 10.0 gets even more updates including new spell casting animations. These new animations and updates are now live. This is part 1 of the heroes that will get these updates up next is Wyrm Lizardman, Curator Ranger, and Curator
28 Jun 2023Developer post
Live streaming developer runs in Version 10.0!
Playing some live games of Sky Is Arrows version 10.0 (with item chests unlocked!) Play for free, and wishlist the new DLC coming out on July 11th.
28 Jun 2023Developer post
Unleash Celestial Fury: Sky Is Arrows Version 10.0 and Celestial Bow DLC!
Sky Is Arrows version 10.0 is now live. Prepare for an exhilarating update to Sky Is Arrows! Version 10.0 introduces new final bosses, Aldruin and Sir Roland, offering fresh and challenging encounters. The user interface receives a stunning improvement with 14 new targeting and a
Sky Is Arrows version 10.0 is now live.
Prepare for an exhilarating update to Sky Is Arrows!
Version 10.0 introduces new final bosses, Aldruin and Sir Roland, offering fresh and challenging encounters. The user interface receives a stunning improvement with 14 new targeting and area-of-effect graphics. Discover over 27 new "extra details" for heroes in the Lore section, delving deeper into their accomplishments during their campaign. Enjoy improved controls, reworked item wordings, and the addition of the Harmony Pendant for strategic choices. With spell and ability updates, balance updates, new sound effects, AI improvements, and bug fixes, version 10.0 takes Sky Is Arrows to new heights. Update now and embark on epic adventures!
Additionally, we're excited to announce the companion release of the Celestial Bow Item Chest DLC, available for pre-purchase now. Expand your arsenal with 20 new items that will enrich the Sky Is Arrows universe. Enhance your strategies and unleash the power of these unique additions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your gameplay experience. Pre-order the Celestial Bow Item Chest DLC today!
This update and Celestial Bow Item Chest are currently available for Windows.
Version 10.0 updates include:

Introduced new final bosses, Aldruin and Sir Roland, replacing the previous final boss system.
Reintroduced enemy heroes roaming on the map (in addition to the enemy castle), in Act 4+ (15%+ chance that increases in further Acts).
This change restores the Necromancer hero who was not present in the most recent version as the enemy castles with heroes always belong to one of the 3 main factions.

Added icons to quests indicating fights against Aldruin or Sir Roland in the current act.
Introduced new spells for Sir Roland: Holier Hammer and Consecrate.
Rebalanced Aldruin’s spells Lava Dart, and Meteor
Added new quest texts for fighting Aldruin and Sir Roland.
Updated gold amount from final battles and immediate display of received gold. This is instead of adding to your gold as you enter the next Act, this way feels more rewarding for the important castle sieging battles.

Improved castle spawn locations on the Map, ensuring minimum distance and preventing adjacency to walls.

Added 27+ new hero “extra details” accessible in the Lore section under Show Details as they become counted.
Display hero and Aldruin/Sir Roland defeat counts for “extra details”.

Ensured item chests contain 2 or 3 items unless a unique item is present. No more 1 item chest.

Introduced 14 new targeting (range) and AOE placement graphics for enhanced UI display. No more green circles.
Improved controls by selecting your hero if the player right-clicks while nothing or an enemy is selected.
Reworked item wordings for conciseness and clarity, emphasizing applicability with the wording “your forces” to show when an item is for your hero and army. Ex. instead of just saying your attacks it will say your forces attacks.

Added the Harmony Pendant, a new core item granting +1 Morale and +1 Luck.
Spellpower now affects damage over time from Poisoned, Electrified, and On Fire effects.
Updated portraits for Archer, Archer Hero, and Basilisk.
Reduced trap speed and adjusted sandstorms to only slow and not damage for the first three hits.
New sound effects for lightning storms, holy booms, mana burn, lifesteal, and sandstorm.
Added cooldown to skip through after battle report
Revised skill level up requirements for Ultimate Skills to allow leveling every 3rd level

Added difficulty details for reduced battle reward gold (capped at 75%)
Added difficulty details for roaming heroes and Mobile Attackers Yes/No
Modified hold position order for troops to include a stop command when set to true
Fixed bug related to sieging enemy castles and teleportation bug after declining siege
Enhanced Town Portal art effects
Removed button borders from Skill icons on Hero selection screen
Reworked controls on item chests to prevent looping and unnecessary animations.
Increased chance of spawning "Misc" locations like Shrines and Graveyards on the Map.

Improved Spark Shard and Scorpion Tail Totem to cost +50 gold and provide +1 Wisdom.
Improved Deep Freeze Trident and Lava Dagger to cost +50 gold and grant +1 Spell Power.
Reduced Heavy Shots ability’s damage buff and range penalty.
Fixed text for the number of enemies to vanquish in quest descriptions on Act 2+.
Addressed corner case bug of AI momentarily walking out of bounds in rare situations in battle.
Improved Lore section with an updated layout and new section for “extra details”.
Added indentation and page numbers for improved readability in the Story section.
Highlighted Lore button in blue for unvisited saves.
Expanded loading texts for more variety.
Reduced enemy hero health and per act difficulty health bonus. For enemy armies it remains the same.
Updated art for Nature's Blessing.
Improved enemy melee hero AI to prioritize approaching fliers for skill usage.
Enhanced enemy hero AI for Templar, Hunter, and Marauder to utilize appropriate spells against fliers.
Triggered Turtle Strength achievement upon entering battle instead of approaching castle.
Reduced cost of Tower 2, Hot Pitch, and Fire Arrows castle upgrades to 50 gold.

Expanded the spell Firewall's area of effect with leveling.

Improved Bear Traps ability with longer duration, no replacement of old traps, and enhanced visuals.
Updated layout and readability of Hero skill descriptions on the Hero selection screen again.
Fixed Frost Missile spell art on the menu screen.
Reworked all AOE spells, including Meteor, Lava Missile, Bear Traps, Hurricane, Shadow Bolt, Decay, and more. And added UI placement graphic after being cast as well for a moment from friendly or enemy to really highlight the area.

New tile set introduced Haunted Meadow.
New music tracks for the main menu, the Haunted Meadow tile set, and the Hellscape tile set.
~~Doubled mana regeneration rate for enemy heroes.~~ Restricted spell use for enemy heroes unless a decent amount of mana is available.
Ensured enemy heroes use their proper skill levels for spells and abilities.
Moved the GUI text up to the proper position for Spells that are being cast by flying heroes.
Fixed tile set sometimes picking the same one two Acts in a row, also now it will choose not either of the two tile sets before it.
Updated Dark Ritual Spell effect.
Enemy heroes now pause from advancing for around 5 second at begin of battle. So their troops will go ahead and defend them better.

Added the Armory to your castle's upgrades to add health all non-hero armies. It can be leveled infinitely but it's cost gets very steep. Has a unique icon per faction.
PART 2:

Fixed castles being spawned too close together. now they will always spawn on the furthest available Map chunk with 3x3 open locations.
Fixed the amount of XP from any enemy hero fights including *final* boss fights.
Allow increase XP even more from *final* battles.
"Demon Mask" buff on enemy heroes after the final act only permit them to go up to half health and mana when when felled (Sir Roland / Aldruin go to full health and mana).
Fixed incorrect sizing of AOE placement UI for Spear Wall.
Added extra text per hero text prompt for defeating Aldruin or Sir Roland.
Lowered enemy hero health on levels beyond the final level back down a bit.
Fixed only play sound from a well on the Map if you gain mana.
Added random for enemy hero wait before entering battle between 3.5 - 7 seconds.
Decreased gold from chests, gold from battles slightly, orb of divination and charm bonuses.
Set minimum unit width to 0.75 up from 0.4 this makes the biggest unit group = 64 units.
This change is nice as it increases performances, decreases AOE effectiveness and visually looks better as Crabs etc. looks jammed up.

Improved damage of blinding bolt and lowered damage of frost missile spells
Update loading screen to say "generating world".
Reduced unique item cost again to 550 gold from 800 gold.
Still messing with the 1% unique item cost and this should fit better so it doesn't feel like a burden to get and still paying for its worth.

Rework of hero's attributes tooltips to provide a lot more details, including chance to critical, health added, morale buff chance to proc, and more.
Death Scarab now also adds +1 Wisdom.
Adjusted dodge amount from Falcon Hood slightly up and Butterfly Glaive slightly down.
Fixed spending multiple skill points too quickly on skills or attributes when multiple available to spend.
Update spell descriptions a bit.
Fixed attribute text to permanently turn green from visiting Map locations that increase an attribute.
Fixed plural error with 1 skeleton(s).
Fixed again sound effects from Dragon Bracer, and visiting a well on the Map.
3 new sound effects for Thunderhawks.
3 new sound effects for Gargoyles.
Add back tail effect to stables particle effect.
Removed double mana regeneration rate for enemy heroes, as they already get + 10 Wisdom from 'death mask' buff in Act 5+ at enemy castles.
Made font smaller for details on bottom on load screen.
For enemy heroes all their attributes are increased the same amount instead of picking randomly different ones.
This makes enemy heroes more well rounded. Trying to apply chance in the right areas, as it was surprising to see enemy hero with very high Spell Power or Attack, considering the player doesn't get the opportunity to read their opponents specific attributes ahead of time. Ex. a level 10 enemy hero now will have 2 points in Attack, Morale, Defence, etc. (not counting +10 Wisdom and +10 Defence from the 'demon mask' buff). Formerly a level 10 enemy hero could technically have 10 Spell Power and 1 of all other attributes, although unlikely.

Made celestial bow explosion sound louder.
In hero 'extra details' save biggest hit, chests opened.
In hero 'extra details' fix number of enemies stunned.
Make all hero 'foil' effects particles effect occur in 3d space.
Fiery Weapons, Icy Weapons, Poison Weapons particle effects updated.
Fixed forests and the trees in them (on the Battle Map), to be spaced out properly.
Adjusted troop placement positions for start of battles.
Updated jungle tileset to be less busy and use mostly a plain grass tile.
Gargoyle unit rework to have less range, more damage, and cost more. this also impacts the Gargoyle hero except for the cost part.
Gargoyle and Zypher new unique heart health indicator graphics, as they don't have human-type hearts.
Added pathfinding ability to treants. As they are themselves trees it shouldn't be an issue for them to move through forests.
Rounded range unit attribute to 2 decimal point in unit attributes.
For items on screen don't show if there is exactly 1 only show text if there is 2+ quantity.
Removed unique items from being picked for the first 3 spawned at begin of game for the +3 items embark bonus.
Reduced the number of Multi-Shots shots.
Some new sounds and some volumes adjusted.
Lowered gold from chests slightly.
Lowered xp gained from battles to account for getting XP from hero battles now.
Reduced gold per act at castle fights slightly.
Scaled up enemy hero health more on Acts5+. The game should be very difficult if in Act 5+, and extremely difficult if closing in on an hour playtime or Act 10. Still adjusting things but this build feels challenging.
Nerf to Dragon Bracer now can only summon at most 1 unit, and cannot summon units before Act 3.
Nerf to Circling Orb of Wrath with a chance on spell cast to initially activate, better balanced damage.
Added sound effect circling orb of wrath spawn.
Hard cap how much value an enemy hero can subtract from enemy army compositions (50% of total value). Less likely to see lonely enemy heroes with barely an army.
The player now starts with ranged troops OR melee troops to compliment their hero.
Turned on max detection range for friendly troops (this makes armies instantly move forward so the player must be prepared to issue a Hold Position command).
Rebalanced maximum health and damage for all heroes.
Added diminishing returns and very slightly lowered amount of health from Defence.
Increased cooldown for troops activating Shadow Amulet, but increased duration per amulet.
Lowered damage Charged Shot slightly.
Snipe damage reworked (same as charged shot but gains from Attack instead of Spell Power), and stun added.
Battle start distance minimum increased (it's random when between a range when not sieging a castle), so your troops can't get instantly hit by seige without a chance to move them back. All seige units range also reduced from 36 to 32 and they gain an additional 10 health points from 210 to 220 to compensate.
Decreased Hero Attack cooldown and damage.
Reduce tier 3 castle upgrade to 1250 gold from 1500 gold.
Fixed number of units resurrected from Ankh of Restoration in hero details.
Increased number of skeletons raised with Book of the Dead
Increased likelihood of raising skeletons with Death Bolts
Death Scarab fixed to add +1 Spell Power instead of Wisdom
Changed text displayed when maxed out on gold mined for this Act.
Reworked jungle tileset to mostly use a plain grassy tile, it was too busy with all the vines.
Reduced town portal to 10 mana.
Fixed enemies set on fire/enemies feared in hero details being switched.
Fixed Charged Shot damage to increase with Attack not Spell Power.
Fixed raven hit projectile graphic.
Fixed siege unit death text descriptions for heroes.
Fixed selecting unit range was too low in battle and on the Map.
Fixed Harmony Pendant to be 200 gold.
Show mana and health regeneration tooltip as per 5 seconds.
Reduce gold after battle from charm of fortune, and xp from orb of divination and round both to multiple of 10.
Gold is reduced less by time and Act difficulty.
Gold rewards from battle relative to enemy army worth improved.
Sound effect for Ankh of Restoration.
Lowered volume on regular sword attack sound effect.
Sound effect for blizzard.
2 new sound effects for dryads attacking.
Sound effect for Gyrocopter's whirring blades.
Sound effect for Charm of Fortune.
Fixed Frozen Weapons spell duration.
Avoid spawning some more particle effects in some situations in late game for better performance (Gameplay effects still happen).
Reduce number of item chests in the final Act and after.
Reduce number of extra item chests from lucky pick.
Siege units (Turtles, Golems, and Treants) no longer show art for being feared or blinded as it doesn't impact them.
Get ready for the ultimate Sky Is Arrows update! Version 10.0 brings new bosses, enhanced graphics, additional hero details, improved controls, and more. Update today and experience the thrill of the latest adventures!
Here are some of the pivotal items in the companion release, the Celestial Bow Item Chest:
Circling Orb of Wrath
On spell cast your hero has a chance to summon an orb of wrath which damages and sets on fire all enemies in its path.
Behold the wrathful dance of the celestial fire.
Shadow Pendant
Grants your forces the ability to enter a shadow form, increasing the chance of evading regular attacks for a duration.
Cloaked in darkness, your foes will question if you were ever there.
Spellbreaker's Blade
Adds + 1 Attack and + 1 Wisdom. It also grants your forces a chance to mana burn enemy heroes when they are attacked.
A weapon forged in defiance of magic's tyranny. Let their spells shatter against your indomitable will.
Tome of Elemental Mastery
Adds +1 Spell Power. Additionally your hero may conjure a free Fireball or Frost Bolt at nearby enemies when casting spells.
An arcane relic coveted by mages and spellcasters.
See the details on all 20 items included in the Celestial Bow Item Chest here.
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12 Jun 2023Developer post
New and Reworked Steam Achievements and more. Version 1.41 of Sky Is Arrows
Version 1.41: New and Reworked Steam Achievements This update brings updated Steam achievements to add more memorable firsts in your runs. Take your achievement unlocking skills to new heights as you explore the vast world, engage in battles, and conquer your enemies. Let's see t
Version 1.41: New and Reworked Steam Achievements
This update brings updated Steam achievements to add more memorable firsts in your runs. Take your achievement unlocking skills to new heights as you explore the vast world, engage in battles, and conquer your enemies. Let's see the new achievements along with some reworked ones that you can unlock in this version:
(Version 1.41 is available for Windows currently.)
New and Updated Steam Achievements in 1.41
Turtle Strength: "Siege the castle last."
~~Turtle Speed: "Siege the castle last."~~
Drake Speed: "Visit the stables on the Map."
~~Drake Speed: "Siege the castle first."~~
Lucky Defence: "Defend the castle without your hero."
Unkillable: "Stay alive for 1 hour and pass the final Act."
~~Unkillable: "Stay alive for 1 hour."~~
Survivalist: "Win a battle where your hero was maimed."
Grand Summoner: "Summon a beast with the dragon bracer."
Booming Society: "Have 250 workers."
Grand City: "Have 500 workers."
(These were needed to add to the 100 workers achievement.)
Lone Survivor: "Win a battle where only your hero survived."
Untouchable: "Win a battle without taking any damage."
Act 5: "You made it to the *final* Act!"
Act 7: "Serious mode activate."
Act 15: "Impossible!"
(These were needed to add to the Act 3, and Act 10 achievements)
Active Defence: "Engage a mobilized attacking army with your hero."
25 Items: "Exploring the world, one item at a time!"
75 Items: "Your collection is growing steadily!"
(These were needed to add to the 10,50,and 100 item achievements.)
Toxomancer: "Poison 1,000 enemies."
Cold Hearted: "Freeze 1,000 enemies."
Shock and Awe: "Electrify 1,000 enemies."
Flaming Fists: "Set 1,000 enemies on fire."
Terrifying: "Have 1,000 enemies experience terror."
Stunning: "Stun 1,000 enemies."
Gold Hearted: "Turn 30 enemies into gold with Hand of Midas."
Experienced: "Gain 5,000 experience with Drone Skull Necklace."
Necromancer King: "Raise 500 skeletons."
(These will take until late game to unlock.)
Boost Level 1: "Defeat an enemy that has a level 1 boost."
Boost Level 2: "Defeat an enemy that has a level 2 boost."
Templar Victory: "Templar: Achieved Victory."
Archer Victory: "Archer: Achieved Victory."
Gargoyle Victory: "Gargoyle: Achieved Victory."
Marauder Victory: "Marauder: Achieved Victory."
Lizardman Victory: "Lizardman: Achieved Victory."
Succubus Victory: "Succubus: Achieved Victory."
Hunter Victory: "Hunter: Achieved Victory."
Ranger Victory: "Ranger: Achieved Victory."
Zypher Victory: "Zypher: Achieved Victory."
(Old hero portraits replaced.)
Other updates:

Unique item cost reduced to 800 gold from 1,000 gold.
Fixed bug with Bear Traps.
Increased mana regeneration while at your castle to the same as health 5 seconds to completely full from 1.
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06 Jun 2023Developer post
Version 1.4 of Sky Is Arrows & Dragon Bracer Item Chest are out now.
Sky Is Arrows Version 1.4 Welcome to version 1.4 of Sky Is Arrows! We've made significant improvements and addressed various issues to enhance your gaming experience. This patch also comes alongside the same day release of Sky Is Arrows - Dragon Bracer Item Chest DLC which adds 6
Sky Is Arrows Version 1.4
Welcome to version 1.4 of Sky Is Arrows! We've made significant improvements and addressed various issues to enhance your gaming experience. This patch also comes alongside the same day release of Sky Is Arrows - Dragon Bracer Item Chest DLC which adds 6 new items.
(Version 1.4 and Dragon Bracer Item Chest are available for Windows currently.)
Here are the highlights:
Bug Fixes:

Fixed the item chest bug, ensuring all chests can be opened or will be empty as intended.
Fixed the problem with the ankh resurrecting the first spot in the army instead of the correct unit type when none of those units had died.
Improved the functionality of the back and forth buttons in the lore section by adding a global cooldown, preventing players from skipping to the end by rapidly pressing the buttons.
Fixed some text descriptions of units to fix typos in plural forms.
Fixed the bug where the hot pitch from castles could cause performance issues when battles ended.
Fixed the feasting particle effect from not despawning.
Fixed a bug where it was possible to battle enemies at your castle by teleporting there at the right moment and then entering battle.
Fixed the time display not showing hours.
Fixed the unit attributes DPS to use the correct time scale.
Fixed pressing Enter while editing your hero's name to submit the name.
Fixed selecting units sometimes not displaying the correct name.
Fixed a bug of unit details menu cutting off the text and not displaying some abilities.
Gameplay, Features, and Balance Adjustments:

All heroes are now instantly unlocked and playable, giving players more freedom in their hero selection.
Reduced the speed of enemy attacking armies on the map to enhance player control and strategy.
Added 35+ all new unit portraits for each unit
Added a backstory to the Sky Is Arrows universe that can be accessed from the main menu.
Added 48+ new portraits for the various castles and randomly generated castle names.
Added an embarking bonus that has several options from the character selection screen.
Defending your castle now grants a free ballista with an 8-second cooldown between bolts, providing additional defensive options.
Rebalanced the difficulty, with enemy armies and heroes now receiving a +20% health and +3% attack increase per act. This adds a more steady difficulty boost while still retaining the core difficulty over time mechanic.
Reduced the impact of enemy army boosts by removing direct improvements to damage and defense, and slight nerfs to their normal effects. Now enemy boosts are rebalanced to work separately but together with per act difficulty to increase the difficulty of enemies. More boosts over time, and more health and attack bonus % directly progressively while advancing acts.
Introduced the option to start on any random tileset in Act 1, allowing for a varied starting experience instead of always beginning on grassy plains.
Added a tooltip to display the actual number of units brought to battle compared to the total number in reserve when mousing over your armies. Also it is now shown directly on the button which shows the actual amount brought to battle first in parenthesis, followed by how many troops you have there including in reserve.
Eliminated the mechanics where enemy heroes took 50% decreased damage and had their maximum health halved. So your damage is not diminished, instead their health will be greater. Boosts also no longer add to their decreased damage in this way.
Introduced a tooltip in the top-right corner to display enemy difficulty details, including per act and over time enemy boost chances.
Custom unit portrait borders for each faction and heroes.
Per Act Quest that assigns a number of enemy armies on the map to be vanquished before the enemy castle can be sieged.
Custom hero introductions at the beginning of the game.
Reduced the gold in gold chests relative to their act and added diminishing returns in later acts, and implemented a diminishing return for worker income with high worker amounts.
Increased the availability of units per minute from your castle, allowing for a more diverse army composition. This applies when the relevant tier of your castle is unlocked.
Added to the amount of randomly generated names available for heroes, 170 total now.
Excluded siege units from being affected by certain abilities, including Steady Shot, Precision, Poisoned Weapons, Fiery Weapons, Demonic Strength, Freezing Weapons, and Multi-Shot.
Removed the direct damage increase for siege units from the damage over time effect.
Made changes to enemy castles on acts after the final act, removing the Demon Mask item and adjusting the experience boost of the enemy hero wearing it.
Lowered the damage and increased the delay for boss spells such as Meteor Spell and Lava Dart for a more strategic approach.
Modified the bonus gold received when advancing to the next act, now based on 500x the current act minus 1 instead of a fixed value of 1000.
Reduced the health regeneration rates of friendly and enemy Heroes. This creates less close to stalemate situations in battles, and encourages the player to return to their castle to heal up.
Reduced the speed granted by Drake Skin Boots to ensure better game balance.
Lowered the appearance chance of the Regular Axe item for better item diversity.
Reduced attack speed bonus or chance to proc on some items.
Mouse-over tooltip reworkings to be more descriptive.
Changed T2 boosts to being possible in act 4+ and possible for the enemy castle to be boosted on act 6+.
Many others …
Quality of Life Improvements:

Improved the crispness and formatting of text in the credits and version menu.
Added a new layer of terrain to maps for added depth and immersion.
Expanded the variety of terrain textures, introducing two additional options for each environment type, resulting in a total of 10 new textures.
Optimized the speed at which combat text disappears to improve readability.
Resolved the issue that caused incorrect item availability on certain maps.
Enhanced the tutorial slides with more detailed explanations to help new players learn the game mechanics.
Updated unit details menu to use 3 pages and updated layout.
Updated unit details menu to be more descriptive, added more flavor texts.
Performance:

Adjustments to the attack speed minimums for better performance.
Implemented various performance updates to optimize the rendering of graphics, projectiles, particles, and crater effects, especially during intense moments. This allows for gameplay and damage to continue as normal while not rendering some particles, projectiles, or craters when normally it would lead to a crash.
Reduced the number of times certain abilities can trigger.
Reduced regular attacks being able to proc effects to every other attack (including the first.)
Updated the game to the latest Unity version for improved stability and performance.
Fixed the performance bug related to On Fire particle effects.
Updated the visuals of the Blessed by Wind particle effect.
Adjusted the particle effects emitters for the Raven Projectile.
Lowered emission of some other particle effects.
We hope you enjoy Patch 1.4 of Sky Is Arrows! These updates and fixes aim to enhance your gameplay experience and provide a more balanced and polished game. Be sure to also check out Sky Is Arrows Dragon Bracer DLC which is a companion release to this patch and unlocks 6 new items. Thank you for your continued support, and stay tuned for more exciting updates in the future!
Check out the companion release of version 1.4 the Sky Is Arrows - Dragon Bracer Item Chest
Visit the Sky Is Arrows Armory to read more about the game.
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22 Aug 2022Developer post
Update: What's Next? & Pricing
Hello and thank you to all supporters of Sky Is Arrows! For playing the game, making review videos, and giving feedback. This update is to outline upcoming next steps for Sky Is Arrows: 1. Pricing: The price will be set to FREE on September 3rd 2022. This will help to grow the pl
Hello and thank you to all supporters of Sky Is Arrows! For playing the game, making review videos, and giving feedback.
This update is to outline upcoming next steps for Sky Is Arrows:
1. Pricing:
The price will be set to FREE on September 3rd 2022. This will help to grow the player base of Sky Is Arrows as it is nearing it's 5 year anniversary. Thank you to everyone who bought the game for $10 as that has been it's price all this time except for sales. Paid DLC content will be released at some time later to add more content to the game and a source of revenue.
2. Next Patch (v1.4)
The plans for the second major patch for Sky Is Arrows (v1.4) are outlined here:
Fix Known Bugs:

ITEM CHEST BUG: Occasional bugged item chest that doesn't let you purchase an item (current workaround is to go into combat and then revisit the bugged chest) This is the worst bug in the game and is a must-fix
STALEMATE BUG: Rare situation Ex. Your castle is under siege with no ability to hit flying units (towers destroyed and no hero present,) meanwhile the attackers can't hit ground units
TOO REGULAR BUG: Regular axes appear too often in available item rotation
UI RESIZE BUG: Changing resolution works but could be better in some situations
LOCKED HEROES BUG: The unlocking of heroes doesn't work quite correctly and will be removed and allow for instant access of all heroes in 1.4
RIGHT CLICK HEADBUTT: Sometimes right clicking will make the unit walk into the enemy instead of attacking properly (current workaround is to attack move with A and click or move to locations and let auto attack happen)
Balance and Features:

ATTACKERS TOO MEAN: Attackers although working as intended will receive at least a slight reduction to their movement speed or another similar rework to make them less powerful
FORCE TUTORIAL: Possibly the start button should prompt to watch tutorial slides if they have not been viewed. Info slide should be added to explain all heroes have a free ability that hits ground and flying units
SANDBOX / DIFFICULTY LEVELS: Because Sky Is Arrows is a time focused game naturally you will not get a good score while first learning. This is because of the time it takes to learn the game, read all the tooltips, and gauge the units. To solve this steep learning curve along with wanting to keep the core game mechanic of difficulty over time some options can be explored
Plus other improvements may be implemented.
3. Paid DLC
Paid DLC idea is to add 2-3 items, and 1-2 units per DLC, level themes etc for $2.99 or so each. These will unlock in the game and will be randomly distributed just as normal items would be and will have the same balance applied. While keeping the main core of the game FREE!
Thanks for reading this and staying up-to-date with Sky Is Arrows and 2,000 Damage. Good luck dodging arrows on your next run!
Best,
Yale
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Updates & announcements

1.) It Works! We're Back in the Skies

2.) New Bundles Have Arrived!

Secret Dev Stream — Live Now!

Version 11.1 Includes:

The Sky Is Arrows Ebonhare Visage - Item Chest has arrived!

Why the Change?

What Does This Mean for Current Players?

Existing Players:

New Players:

Wyrm Lizardman:

Curator Ranger:

Newest DLC: Celestial Bow Item Chest

Spells are now more spell-like for 4 Heroes.

Regiment Templar:

Regiment Archer:

Regiment Gargoyle:

Wyrm Marauder:

Newest Just Released DLC: Celestial Bow Item Chest

Sky Is Arrows version 10.0 is now live.

Prepare for an exhilarating update to Sky Is Arrows!

Version 10.0 updates include:

PART 2:

Version 1.41: New and Reworked Steam Achievements

New and Updated Steam Achievements in 1.41

Other updates:

Sky Is Arrows Version 1.4

Bug Fixes:

Gameplay, Features, and Balance Adjustments:

Quality of Life Improvements:

Performance:

1. Pricing:

2. Next Patch (v1.4)

3. Paid DLC