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Update【Preview】 | Balance Overview

Hello everyone! Over the past weeks, we’ve received a lot of feedback regarding balance and gameplay experience.

In this update4

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What changed

3 fixes5 additions34 changes1 removal
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changedOver the past weeks, we’ve received a lot of feedback regarding balance and gameplay experience.
changedWe’re currently planning a fairly extensive balance adjustments , which is expected to go live in the next few days.
changedNew ItemsChristmas Stocking (Legendary item, randomly appears in the shop; purchasing it costs no Gold, selling it grants 2 Gold; no additional effects)
addedAdjustmentsLittle Hamster and Small Rice Ball can now block Peapod Shooter projectiles.
addedAdjustmentsScreaming Chicken : Crafting recipe removed; can now be purchased directly from the shop.
addedAdjustmentsYarn Balls : Cafting recipe removed; can now be purchased directly from the shop.
Trumpet : HP5065Trumpet : HP increased, buffTrumpet : HP 50 → 65, DMG45Trumpet : HP 50 → 65, DMG increased, buffTop Dancer : Knockback RES1.51.6Top Dancer : Knockback RES increased, buffFlame Top : Knockback RES1.51.7Flame Top : Knockback RES increased, buff

Toy Smash Kaboom! changes

changedOver the past weeks, we’ve received a lot of feedback regarding balance and gameplay experience.
changedWe’re currently planning a fairly extensive balance adjustments , which is expected to go live in the next few days.
changedChristmas Stocking (Legendary item, randomly appears in the shop; purchasing it costs no Gold, selling it grants 2 Gold; no additional effects)
addedLittle Hamster and Small Rice Ball can now block Peapod Shooter projectiles.
addedScreaming Chicken : Crafting recipe removed; can now be purchased directly from the shop.

Over the past weeks, we’ve received a lot of feedback regarding balance and gameplay experience.

We’re currently planning a fairly extensive balance adjustments, which is expected to go live in the next few days.

New Items

  • Christmas Stocking (Legendary item, randomly appears in the shop; purchasing it costs no Gold, selling it grants 2 Gold; no additional effects)

  • Lightning Yarn Ball

  • Poison Yarn Ball

  • Demon Yarn Ball

  • Giant Yarn Ball

  • Thunder Hamster Ball

  • Screaming Chicken Big Brother

  • Singing Alarm Clock

Adjustments

  • Little Hamster and Small Rice Ball can now block Peapod Shooter projectiles.

  • TNT Barrel is now exclusive to Dr. Hamster.

  • Pen Holder Cannon is now exclusive to Puppet Musician.

  • Screaming ChickenCrafting recipe removed; can now be purchased directly from the shop.
  • Yarn BallsCafting recipe removed; can now be purchased directly from the shop.

Balance

  • Trumpet: HP 50 → 65, DMG 4 → 5

  • Top Dancer: Knockback RES 1.5 → 1.6

  • Flame Top: Knockback RES 1.5 → 1.7

  • Double-Note Warrior: HP 100 → 120

  • Fire Note Warrior: HP 50 → 55

  • Double-Note Fire Warrior: HP 80 → 90

  • Blaze Note Warrior: Knockback RES 1.5 → 1.6, Movement Speed 1.2 → 1.1

  • Ghost: HP 42 → 45, Movement Speed 1.1 → 1.3

  • Chubby Ghost: HP 75 → 80

  • Prankster Ghost: HP 95 → 100

  • Tombstone: HP 75 → 90

  • Bulldozer: Knockback RES 2.2 → 2.1

  • King: AoE trigger chance 70% → 100%, Buff area bonus 40% → 25%

  • Sun Knight: Knockback RES 1.6 → 1.7

  • Little Hamster: Movement Speed 1.5 → 1.7

  • Mecha Rat: HP 60 → 65

  • Wheel Rat: HP 100 → 110, DMG 5 → 6

  • Burrowing Mole: Knockback RES 1.6 → 1.7

  • Mole Specialist: Knockback RES 1.8 → 1.9

  • Acrobat HamsterNow inherits TNT Barrel buff area and buff effects; Deathrattle effect removed
  • Hamster Acrobatic TroupeNew buff area effect: when a summon within the area dies, apply 4 stacks of Burn to enemy backline; On attack: 25% chance to target the enemy backline; Deathrattle effect removed
  • Hamster Hole: Enlarge stacks 3 → 4

  • Hamster Mansion: Subsequent hamsters gain +1 stack of Rage; buff area position optimized

  • Multi-Meteor Wand: Burn stacks 3 → 4

  • Cosmic Cube: Duration 20s → 25s

  • Rainbow Marble: Enlarge chance 25% → 30%

  • Potato Trap: DMG 15 → 12

  • Angry Potato: DMG 25 → 20

  • Kettle: Haste stacks 4 → 3

  • Lantern Plant: Attack interval 3.1s → 3s, Poison application chance 30% → 40%

  • Wall of Flame: Limited to a maximum of 5 triggers; Burn stacks 3 → 4; Additionally applies +2 stacks of Slow

  • Yarn BallDMG 10 → 15; Shield Break effect removed; Targets 2 → 3; Can now only deal DMG to summons

Bug Fixes

  1. Fixed an issue where Glass Cannon could cause summons to die immediately upon spawning.

  2. Fixed an issue where Deathrattle effects stacked incorrectly in Challenge Mode.

We'll carefully review every piece of feedback from the community. Further fine-tuning and improvements will continue in the upcoming versions.

Whether it's a smart strategy, a funny moment, or anything you think could be improved, feel free to share with us in the community!

Source

Steam News / 24 December 2025

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