Update 11-2023
By Kitty · Official · 11/2023Back to releases
Hello, Stormbounders! A new version of Stormbound is coming in November, bringing new cards, balance changes, Halloween Event and some exclusive offers!
Balance changes
This release, just like any other, will bring some balance changes.
- Sparkly Kitties’ ability now also confuses another friendly unit.
- Wild Saberpaws’ ability now considers all units, and not just enemies.
- Archdruid Earyn’s strength is now 7/8/9/10/12 (down from 7/9/11/12/15).
- Edrik the Fierce’s strength is now 4/5/6/7/8 (up from 3/4/5/6/7).
- Big Sisters of Growth’s strength is now 5/6/7/8/9 (up from 4/5/6/7/8).
- Bigthrust Tigers’ mana cost is now from 3 (up from 2) and their strength is 3/4/5/6/7 (up from 1/2/3/4/5).
As usual, some compensation in the form of coins and fusion stones will be provided to owners of Sparkly Kitties, Wild Saberpaws, and Archdruid Earyn, proportional to the level and rarity of the card. Find below the compensation values for each rarity and level.
Epic card: 
15 coins and 
2 fusion stones at level 2, 40 coins and 5 fusion stones at level 3, 120 coins and 10 fusion stones at level 4, 250 coins and 20 fusion stones at level 5.
Legendary card: 1 fusion stone at level 1, 20 coins and 5 fusion stones at level 2, 50 coins and 10 fusion stones at level 3, 150 coins and 20 fusion stones at level 4, 300 coins and 50 fusion stones at level 5.
New cards
This release brings two new cards: a new epic Pirate Elder - Wrinkled Foretopmen, and a new epic Dragon Elder - Divine Reptiles.
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After surviving damage, deal 2 damage to a random surrounding non‑dragon unit. If that unit dies, spawn 2 strength dragon on its tile
After surviving damage, deal 3 damage to a random surrounding non‑dragon unit. If that unit dies, spawn 3 strength dragon on its tile
After surviving damage, deal 4 damage to a random surrounding non‑dragon unit. If that unit dies, spawn 4 strength dragon on its tile
After surviving damage, deal 5 damage to a random surrounding non‑dragon unit. If that unit dies, spawn 5 strength dragon on its tile
After surviving damage, deal 6 damage to a random surrounding non‑dragon unit. If that unit dies, spawn 6 strength dragon on its tile
New Brawls
In November, we will introduce a new Brawl modifier for the new card. We think it’s a good way for you to be able to try, play with and enjoy a newly added card before you start collecting it.
Like as usual, a 0-mana level 1 (unless owned and leveled) copy of the new card will be added to everyone’s deck (thus causing all decks to have 13 cards).
The Warrior Brawl starting on November 2nd will be for Wrinkled Foretopmen.
What's more, as a part of the Halloween Event, the Brawl starting on November 2nd will be 50% off. Owners of the Premium Pass will also have their usual discount applied, leading to a 60% reduction.
Here are the adjusted values for every milestone:
| Required crowns | Cost per match | Reward once reached |
|---|---|---|
 7 crowns | 0 coins (0) | 10 coins |
| 20 crowns | 5 coins (0) | 1 Humble Book |
| 35 crowns | 5 coins (-5) |  5 rubies |
| 50 crowns | 10 coins (-10) | 1 fusion stone |
| 70 crowns | 15 coins (-15) | 15 rubies |
| 95 crowns | 20 coins (-20) |  1 rare card |
| 125 crowns | 25 coins (-25) | 7 fusion stones |
| 160 crowns | 35 coins (-30) | 60 rubies |
| 200 crowns | 40 coins (-40) | 5 rare cards |
| 250 crowns | 50 coins (-50) | 200 rubies |
| Required crowns | Cost per match | Reward once reached |
|---|---|---|
| 7 crowns | 0 coins (0) | 20 coins |
| 20 crowns | 5 coins (-5) | 1 Humble Book |
| 35 crowns | 15 coins (-10) | 1 Noble Book |
| 50 crowns | 25 coins (-25) | 4 fusion stones |
| 70 crowns | 40 coins (-35) | 1 Heroic Tome |
| 95 crowns | 50 coins (-50) | 2 epic cards |
| 125 crowns | 65 coins (-60) | 20 fusion stones |
| 160 crowns | 75 coins (-75) | 125 rubies |
| 200 crowns | 100 coins (-100) | 7 epic cards |
| 250 crowns | 125 coins (-125) | 500 rubies |
| Required crowns | Cost per match | Reward once reached |
|---|---|---|
| 7 crowns | 0 coins (0) | 1 Humble Book |
| 20 crowns | 10 coins (-10) | 5 rubies |
| 35 crowns | 25 coins (-25) | 1 Classic Tome |
| 50 crowns | 50 coins (-50) | 10 fusion stones |
| 70 crowns | 75 coins (-75) | 1 Mythic Tome |
| 95 crowns | 100 coins (-100) | 1 legendary card |
| 125 crowns | 125 coins (-125) | 50 fusion stones |
| 160 crowns | 150 coins (-150) | 250 rubies |
| 200 crowns | 200 coins (-200) | 5 legendary cards |
| 250 crowns | 250 coins (-250) | 200 fusion stones |
To calculate how far you can go with a given amount of coins, or how much it will cost you to reach a certain milestone, be sure to use the Brawl calculator. It makes it possible to define a certain Brawl discount as well.
Moreover, as a part of the Halloween Event, we will introduce a special Brawl for this occasion: Spooky Pumpkin.
During this brawl, every dead enemy will spawn a Spooky Pumpkin structure that explodes under special conditions. The structure has 3/5/7 strength, depending on the Brawl difficulty.
The following Brawls will be spooky:
- The Casual Brawl starting on November 2nd.
- The Warrior Brawl starting on November 9th.
- The Ultimate Brawl starting on November 16th.
At the start of your turn, if there are at least 3 friendly pumpkins, destroy them and deal 1 damage for each to the enemy base
At the start of your turn, if there are at least 3 friendly pumpkins, destroy them and deal 1 damage for each to the enemy base
At the start of your turn, if there are at least 3 friendly pumpkins, destroy them and deal 1 damage for each to the enemy base
At the start of your turn, if there are at least 3 friendly pumpkins, destroy them and deal 1 damage for each to the enemy base
At the start of your turn, if there are at least 3 friendly pumpkins, destroy them and deal 1 damage for each to the enemy base
Players can get a special Halloween avatar (in the 6th milestone) in each Brawl difficulty, from silly to terrifying.
Halloween Event
To celebrate Halloween, there will be 3 spooky premium bundles, special weekly and monthly Vanishing Packs, as well as a small gift of 20 rubies for anyone during the event, between October 30th and November 6th.
Halloween Gift code*: HALLOWEEN2023
To activate the code, go to the Game Options located in the top-right corner of the main menu screen. From there, tap the “Redeem code” button, input the code, and tap the “Claim” button to confirm.
*Note: you can only redeem this code from October 30th (8 AM CET) until November 6th (8AM CET). If you experience any problems with activating the code, please contact @Aileen on Discord or email contact@stormboundgames.com for assistance.
Black Friday
The Black Friday event will start on November 24th, 2023, and end on November 27th, 2023.
During the event, there will be coin and ruby bonuses, as well as some one-time-only special offers for people willing to put some money into the game.
The Black Friday exclusive packs will be available from November 24th until November 27th (8AM CET) so be sure to jump on them!
On top of that, all books (including Noble) will yield an extra card until the end of the event. Similarly, the paid bundles yielding coins and rubies will grant between +10% and +30% more coins, and between +10% and +60% more rubies for the duration of the Black Friday event.
Moreover, all coin gains will be doubled between that time period, except for quests. The coin cap will also be doubled.
Finally, the Brawl starting on November 23rd (and only that one) is going to be cheaper. All fights will be 50% off. Owners of the Premium Pass will also have their usual discount applied, leading to a 60% reduction.
Here are the adjusted values for every milestone:
| Required crowns | Cost per match | Reward once reached |
|---|---|---|
| 7 crowns | 0 coins (0) | 10 coins |
| 20 crowns | 5 coins (0) | 1 Humble Book |
| 35 crowns | 5 coins (-5) | 5 rubies |
| 50 crowns | 10 coins (-10) | 1 fusion stone |
| 70 crowns | 15 coins (-15) | 15 rubies |
| 95 crowns | 20 coins (-20) | 1 rare card |
| 125 crowns | 25 coins (-25) | 7 fusion stones |
| 160 crowns | 35 coins (-30) | 60 rubies |
| 200 crowns | 40 coins (-40) | 5 rare cards |
| 250 crowns | 50 coins (-50) | 200 rubies |
| Required crowns | Cost per match | Reward once reached |
|---|---|---|
| 7 crowns | 0 coins (0) | 20 coins |
| 20 crowns | 5 coins (-5) | 1 Humble Book |
| 35 crowns | 15 coins (-10) | 1 Noble Book |
| 50 crowns | 25 coins (-25) | 4 fusion stones |
| 70 crowns | 40 coins (-35) | 1 Heroic Tome |
| 95 crowns | 50 coins (-50) | 2 epic cards |
| 125 crowns | 65 coins (-60) | 20 fusion stones |
| 160 crowns | 75 coins (-75) | 125 rubies |
| 200 crowns | 100 coins (-100) | 7 epic cards |
| 250 crowns | 125 coins (-125) | 500 rubies |
| Required crowns | Cost per match | Reward once reached |
|---|---|---|
| 7 crowns | 0 coins (0) | 1 Humble Book |
| 20 crowns | 10 coins (-10) | 5 rubies |
| 35 crowns | 25 coins (-25) | 1 Classic Tome |
| 50 crowns | 50 coins (-50) | 10 fusion stones |
| 70 crowns | 75 coins (-75) | 1 Mythic Tome |
| 95 crowns | 100 coins (-100) | 1 legendary card |
| 125 crowns | 125 coins (-125) | 50 fusion stones |
| 160 crowns | 150 coins (-150) | 250 rubies |
| 200 crowns | 200 coins (-200) | 5 legendary cards |
| 250 crowns | 250 coins (-250) | 200 fusion stones |
To calculate how far you can go with a given amount of coins, or how much it will cost you to reach a certain milestone, be sure to use the Brawl calculator. It makes it possible to define a certain Brawl discount as well.
FAQ
- When is the update going to be released?
Please find below a detailed listed of the November Update:
- Wrinkled Foretopmen release: October 27th (8:00)
- Balance Changes: November 1st (8:00)
- Halloween Event: October 30 (8:00) – November 6th (8:00)
- Halloween Redeem Code: October 30 (8:00) – November 6th (8:00)
- Wrinkled Foretopmen Brawl (Warrior Tier): November 2nd
- Spooky Pumpkin Brawl (Casual Tier): November 2nd
- Spooky Pumpkin Brawl (Warrior Tier): November 9th
- Spooky Pumpkin Brawl (Ultimate Tier): November 16th
- Cheapened Brawl: November 23th (8:00 AM CET)
- Black Friday Event: November 24th - November 27th (8:00 AM CET)
- Divine Reptiles release: November 24th (8:00 AM CET)
All times are expressed using a 24-hour clock in CET (Central European Timezone).
- How does the Spooky Pumpkin ability work?
In that Brawl only, friendly Spooky Pumpkin spawn as enemy units die.
At the start of a turn, the first friendly Spooky Pumpkin on the board checks if there are at least 3 of them, and if there are, trigger its explosive ability.
Because all friendly Spooky Pumpkins end up being destroyed to deal damage to the enemy base, only the first one can use its ability. When it activates, all the others are destroyed.
What’s worth pointing out is that it possible to deal more than 3 damage to the base. Killing many units in one turn, and therefore spawning as many pumpkins, may result in explosive damage!