Greetings Defenders,

This update focuses on Crystal Core transmogs, crash compensation, expanded transmog support, rune fixes, tower balance adjustments, loot updates, and corrected weapon roll pools.

Crystal Core Transmog Updates

• Chromatic Core renamed to Striking Chromatic Core

The following Crystal Core transmogs were granted to players as compensation for the Alchemical Labs crash:

 • Lapis Chromatic Core
• Topaz Chromatic Core
• Speedy Chromatic Core
• Sturdy Chromatic Core
• Powerful Chromatic Core
• Obsidian Gemstone
• President’s Day skins from Dungeon Defenders 1

Newly Added Crystal Core Transmogs to Come at Later Date

• Donkey in a Jar
• Juice in a Jar
• Blacksmith
• Fairy in a Jar
• Fused Fairy in a Jar
• Golden Fairy in a Jar
• Gold Chromatic Gemstone
• Rift Chromatic Gemstone
• Corgi in a Jar
• Rifted Corgi in a Jar
• Treasure Chest
• Armor Statue
• Royal Throne Core
• Donkey
• Turkey in a Jar
• Floating Castle
• Creepy Doll
• PC Core
• Original Crystal Core
• 2L Soda Core
• Menorah Core
• Christmas Core
• Pumpkin Core
• Kwanza Core
• Heart Core
• OG Logo Core
• DD:A Logo Core
• Pot of Gold Core
• Fusion Core
• Bio-Container Core
• Sky City Core
• Obelisk Core
• King’s Crown
• Horned
• Skulltacular
• Urn
• Book of Souls
• Pandora’s Box
• Goblet
• Fantasy
• Western
• Eastern
• Waterfall
• Landscaped
• Cell
• Molecular
• Runic
• Mystical
• Geode
• Crystalline
• Prop Cat in a Jar
• Rifted Prop Cat in a Jar
• Golden Prop Cat in a Jar
• Waffle in a Jar
• Fused Waffle in a Jar
• Seahorse in a Jar
• Sea Turtle in a Jar
• Santa Core
• Mrs. Claus Core
• Fused Training Core

Accessory Transmog Updates

 • Traffic Cone added
• Rifted Traffic Cone added
• Kringler’s Cap added
• Fused Kringler’s Cap added
• Fused Sapphire Brooch added
• Fused Ancient Monocle added
• Fused Soldier’s Bracers added
• Fused King’s Face added

Weapon Transmog Updates

Swords
• Floppy Fish
• Fused Floppy Fish
• Meat Sword
• Fused Meat Sword

Crossbows

• Fused Leafy Piercer
• Bubble Blaster 9000
• Fused Bubble Blaster 9000
• Balasticus
• Fused Balasticus

Pet Transmog Updates

 • Fused Happy Hera now properly appears
• Summoner Action Figure added
• Guardian Action Figure added

Rune Drop Update

• Runes now properly drop upon completing Wave 5 of Campaign maps instead of Wave 4

Tower Changes

Warden

Wisp Den:
• Attack rate hero stat exponent increased from 0.5 to 0.7
• Attack rate base value reduced from 7 to 4
• Tower damage hero stat exponent increased from 1.2 to 1.3

Shroomy Geyser:

• Mortar toss arc parameter adjusted from 0.45 to 0.75

Note: This is the launch angle that the Shroomy Geyser launches its projectile. this increase reduces the amount of arc on the projectile when launched allowing it to hit it's target more often.

• Attack rate base increased from 7 to 10 seconds

• Tower damage exponent reduced from 1.15 to 1.1

• Tower damage base reduced from 750 to 300

Sludge Launcher:

• AoE range increased from 280 to 325

• Sludge duration increased from 2.5 seconds to 3.5 seconds

• DU cost decreased to 5

• Attack rate base set to 9.5 seconds

• Attack rate exponent increased from 0.77 to 0.85

Summoner

Mage Minion:
• Heal cooldown reduced from 10 to 7 seconds
• Heal threshold increased from 75 percent to 85 percent
• Heal targeting range increased from 375 to 425
• Heal validity range increased from 375 to 425
• Attack range increased from 375 to 425
• Can now heal Auras when rune equipped
• Can now heal Traps when rune equipped

Squire

Bowling Ball Tower
• AoE properly set to 600

Harpoon Tower
• Tower damage increased by 10 percent

Sniper Cannon
• Attack rate exponent increased from 0.77 to 0.85

Apprentice

Deadly Striker Tower
• Attack rate base reduced from 11.24 to 9.75 seconds
• Results in approximately 0.35 second attack rate at 20k stat

Pet Updates

• All melee pets now prioritize bosses

Loot Updates

• Castle Armory Pure Strategy loot scaling increased to match Forsaken Temple

Weapon Stat Updates

Comically Large Weapons
• Staff stat scalars increased from 0.9 to 1.8
• Bow stat scalars increased from 0.9 to 1.8
• Polearm stat scalars increased from 0.9 to 1.8

Note: All stat scalars on the other tower weapons remain 0.9. Ability roll scalar remains 1.5.

Updated Weapon Roll Pools

 • Spire Blade now rolls with Tower Damage, Tower Range, Tower Speed
• Oak Heart now rolls with Tower Range, Tower Health, Tower Damage
• Fused Fidget Spinner now rolls with Tower Health, Tower Damage, Tower Speed
• Fused Spire Blade now rolls with Tower Damage, Tower Range, Tower Speed
• Tsuda’s Final Creation now rolls with Tower Speed, Tower Damage, Tower Range
• Scarlet Prism now rolls with Tower Range, Tower Health, Tower Damage
• Oak shade now rolls with Tower Damage, Tower Speed, Tower Health
• Fused Astralune now rolls with Tower Health, Tower Speed, Tower Damage
• Fused Oak shade now rolls with Tower Damage, Tower Speed, Tower Range
• Crystal Polearm now rolls with Tower Range, Tower Damage, Tower Speed
• Talonheart now rolls with Tower Range, Tower Damage, Tower Health
• Ankhfeather now rolls with Tower Speed, Tower Damage, Tower Health
• Fused Oak spike now rolls with Tower Health, Tower Speed, Tower Range
• Fused War fang now rolls with Tower Health, Tower Damage, Tower Speed
• Fused Thrustworthy now rolls with Tower Damage, Tower Range, Tower Speed
• Hen Blaster 9000 now rolls with Tower Speed, Tower Range, Tower Damage
• Crystal Bow now rolls with Tower Health, Tower Damage, Tower Range
• Fragmenter now rolls with Tower Speed, Tower Range, Tower Damage
• Fused Scorcher now rolls with Tower Speed, Tower Range, Tower Damage
• Fused Paint storm now rolls with Tower Speed, Tower Range, Tower Damage
• Fused Oak bolt now rolls with Tower Range, Tower Speed, Tower Health

Closing

This update continues our focus on tightening up systems, correcting unintended behavior, and improving overall balance. The tower adjustments in this patch were made intentionally to bring underperforming defenses more in line with the top-performing towers, so more options feel viable and rewarding to use. We are continuing to focus on stability, clarity, and long-term balance. Thank you again for the reports, testing, and thoughtful feedback. It genuinely helps us shape each update and keep the game moving in the right direction.

Happy Defending,
The Community Development Team