Immortal Vanguard Expansion Launch!
There are over 100 new cards dropping in with our newest expansion – Immortal Vanguard!
We're also introducing six new Generals to the mix, something we haven't done since the release of Duelyst!
With our expansion, we're also creating a brand new mechanic (Build) as well as shiny new Mechs.
Since this might be a lot to take in all at once, take some time to read some helpful articles about each feature.
New Generals | Build Mechanic | Mech Update
We also have a small but special event for the next two weeks - the first time you log in you'll receive three Immortal Vanguard Orbs.
This one-time log-in event will award you with a gift crate and is available until November 28th, so pick up your orbs by then!
New Emotes and Profile Icons!
With this patch, we're also supporting the newest generation of Generals with their own emotes and profile icons!
Pick your favorites out of the armory and express yourself on the battlefield.
New Game Feature - Transformation Reference
Playing against Magmar and have no idea what that egg will hatch into? Having trouble trying to remember all the new Build minions coming with the expansion?
Have no fear, it's time to discover a new feature here, meet the new Transformation Reference tech!
This new tech will allow you to hover over Buildings and Eggs to see what cards they'll transform into.
Collection Set Update
We have a rather large announcement we want to make. With the inclusion of Immortal Vanguard, we're now over 800 cards! As exciting as that milestone is, we have a little maintenance we would like to do to polish the overall Duelyst experience. We have a lot to cover, so please find a comfy spot and take some time to read this article.
Build Mechanic Update
If you had read the article upon when it first released, we had mentioned the following
"In the case that a Build structure is returned to the action bar, the owner will receive a copy of the original minion - not a 0/10 Structure. This means you can play your minion again and start the Build process from the beginning."
We have since updated that mechanic - if a Build Structure is returned to the action bar, the owner will now receive a copy of the 0/10 Build Structure instead.
To accommodate these changes, Buildings will now match their minion's Mana Cost (as such, will no longer default to 9 mana), allowing you to play the Building again for its original cost, and the structure will eventually build into the specified minion.
Diamond Store Changes
We have another touch up on the Diamond system for all you Duelyst enthusiasts.
As many of you have mentioned, Diamond purchases simply don't match the orb bundles found in the armory.
We highly appreciate and value everyone's feedback on the virtual currency system, so we're back at it again with another update!
Old Diamond System
| Price | Diamonds | Bonus | Total |
| $5.00 | 500 | 0% | 500 |
| $15.00 | 1,500 | 0% | 1,500 |
| $40.00 | 4,000 | 5% | 4,200 |
| $70.00 | 7,000 | 10% | 7,700 |
| $150.00 | 15,000 | 15% | 17,250 |
New Diamond System
| Price | Diamonds | Bonus | Total |
| $4.50 | 450 | 0% | 450 |
| $10.00 | 1,000 | 5% | 1,050 |
| $25.00 | 2,500 | 10% | 2,750 |
| $50.00 | 5,000 | 15% | 5,750 |
| $120.00 | 12,000 | 20% | 14,400 |
This new system was made to help alleviate those awkward purchasing concerns while also lowering the pricepoint you would invest in Duelyst.
The new 1000 Diamond bundle exists to help bridge the gap between orb bundles, while still allowing players to purchase their keys and special one-time offers in the armory such as Division Bundles or the 10 Orb Launch Offer.
With these changes, we've also started the bonus Diamond earlier (and getting higher) allowing you to get more out of your Diamond purchases. Combined with our periodic monthly sales, you'll be getting more Duelyst content for cheaper!
Other News
- Duelyst will be available on a new platform - Kongregate!
- UI Update - Shadow Creep count can now be found by hovering on the General as its own tooltip plate
- Spell FX (battlefield animations) will be included in a future update
- New General Mark II skins will also be included in a future update
- Bloodbound Ancients commons will now show up with the Free Card of the Day
- Mobile beta is still in development, more news on this at a later date
- Artificer Academy is currently live - more details on this program in a later newsletter.
- Fixed a visual issue with Zeal minions
- Azure Summoning - now only triggers when Flying minions are played from the Action Bar
- Maehv's Husk - is now properly tagged as a token minion
- Unseven - no longer summons Rebirth minions
- Flash Reincarnation - the damage dealt no longer originates from your General
- Ghoulie - fixed an issue where it was targetable by Stone to Spears
And of course, don’t forget your Free Keys!
If you haven’t already, you can claim free Common Crate Keys for following Duelyst on Social Media.
