All Star Tower Defense X (ASTDX) fans, get ready! While we’re still waiting for Update 6, the game’s developers have released Update 5.5, a “mini update” that’s no less exciting. Don’t be fooled by the term “mini,” because this update brings a ton of new features, units, and balancing changes that will transform the way you play.
This article will break down everything you need to know about Update 5.5, from the new units you can collect and a new system that makes item management easier to key changes to the stun mechanics and the latest redeem codes. Let’s dive in!
Must-Have New 5-Star Units
Update 5.5 introduces five new 5-star units. Each of these units comes with unique abilities that can bring new strategic variations to your team. Here is the complete list:
- Soul The Boy: This unit plays a crucial role in dealing high single-target damage. It has great potential to be used as a boss killer unit in your team.
- Shield Master: A defensive unit that can act as a shield for your team. Its ability provides protection and durability on the front lines.
- Cyber Psycho: This unit is ideal for area of effect (AoE) damage. It’s very effective for clearing large waves of enemies.
- Pegasus Warrior: A unit that offers a balance of damage and utility. Its speed can help clear enemies quickly.
- Hybrid No.8: A versatile unit with a variety of abilities, suitable for many different team formations.
To get these five new units, you can try your luck with the in-game gacha system. Keep in mind that these are 5-star units, so make sure you have enough resources before trying your luck.
New Features and Mechanisms to Simplify Gameplay
Update 5.5 doesn’t just add new units; it also introduces two important systems that are very helpful for players:
Item Dismantle & Conversion System
This feature is a solution for players who have a lot of unused items. With this system, you can turn items you no longer need into Gold. The process is easy—just visit the Dismantle menu in the game. Some of the available conversion recipes are:
- Skill Orb II to Skill Orb I
- Rainbow Ghost III to Rainbow Ghost II
- Rainbow Ghost II to Rainbow Ghost I
This system is very helpful for resource management, allowing you to recycle items and get extra Gold without having to sell them.
Unit Boost System
This mechanism provides a buff or statistical boost (like damage or bonus rewards) to certain units in specific locations. This system is currently active in Trial 1, Trial 2, and Trial 3 (Arc 1-3). By utilizing this system, you can develop a more efficient team strategy to complete difficult stages, as some units will get a significant performance boost.
Balancing Changes that Will Shift Your Strategy
One of the biggest changes in Update 5.5 is a complete overhaul of the stun system. This change was made to make the gameplay more challenging and fair for all players. Here are the details:
- Reduced stun duration: The duration of a stun kill set is now reduced to 15 seconds.
- Instant kill stuns removed: The stun mechanism that instantly kills enemies has been removed.
- Reduced global stun timer: The global timer for stuns is drastically reduced from 120 seconds to 15 seconds.
The impact of these changes is significant. Players can no longer rely entirely on a stun-spam strategy to win every battle. This change encourages players to be more creative and adapt by developing more diverse strategies, such as mixing damage over time (DoT) units, debuffs, and other utilities.
Bug Fixes and Improvements
In addition to new features, Update 5.5 also focuses on bug fixes to improve game stability. Some of the bugs that have been fixed include:
- Incorrect prize tracking in the Infinite Food Map Event Contract.
- Inaccurate SPA values for Spiral Pilot.
- Visual models for Brano Shirt, Cioclatta, and Secco.
- Units not appearing correctly in the Unit Index.
- Michishibo Night’s passive bug now functioning on all maps.
Other additional updates include a full shop reset and an experimental patch to address the slow bug that players often experience.
Latest Redeem Codes You Must Claim
Don’t miss the chance to get free rewards from the latest redeem codes released with this update! Here are the codes you can redeem:
- MINIUPD33: This code will likely give you gems or other useful items.
- THANKYOUFOR570KLIKES: As a token of appreciation for reaching a certain number of likes, this code usually gives gems or summons.
To redeem the codes, just follow these simple steps:
- Open the All Star Tower Defense X game.
- Find the Options or Settings menu button.
- Enter the redeem code in the provided field.
- Click Redeem and the rewards will be sent directly to your inventory.
Conclusion
Although it’s called a “mini update,” ASTDX Update 5.5 brings significant changes that deserve praise. From exciting new units and an efficient item management system to a revamped stun mechanism that makes the game more challenging, this update is an important step toward improving the game’s quality and stability before the arrival of Update 6.
Now it’s your turn to explore all these new features. Have fun and good luck getting the new units! Don’t forget to share your best experiences and strategies in the comments below!