News/2013
This page is a list of all the news posts on the main spiral knights page from 2013.
List
| Thumbnail | Date and Forum | Type | Wiki | News Title & Post | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0007070 | 2013.01 9 January 2013 | Statement | Battle sprite preview | "Announcing Battle Sprites!" Hail Knights! | |
| -0007171 | 2013.02030 January 2013 | Gameplay - Event |
Kataclysmic Confrontation | "Kataclysmic Confrontation!" Someone or something has summoned a horde of cursed black kats into the Clockworks. These shadowy beasts hunger for arcane power and raided the Moorcroft Manor Archives' precious collection of magical grimoires. | |
| -0007272 | 2013.02030 January 2013 | Promotion - Furniture | Admin Page |
"Ghostly Elegance for your Guild Hall!" In the wake of a black kat attack, the ghostly residents of Moorcroft Manor are in need of funds to repair their Archives. Teaming up with the Haven Treasury, Moorcroft Manor is having a fire sale of all its extra furnishings and they can be a part of your Guild Hall! | |
| -0007373 | 2013.03 13 February 2013 | Promotion | Forever Love Puppy Mask | "Feel the Love... Forever!" Celebrate Valentine's Day with a love that lasts forever! For a limited time, purchase the new Forever Love Puppy Mask from the Supply Depot. Just like true love, this adorable costume mask never expires! | |
| -0007474 | 2013.05 3 April 2013 | Gameplay - Event | Caketastrophe | "Happy Anniversary Spiral Knights!" Spiral Knights is celebrating its second anniversary with a special event! Join in on the fun now through April 16, 2013! | |
| -0007575 | 2013.05 3 April 2013 | User Interface (UI update) |
User interface | "A New Look For Spiral Knights" Spiral Knights now has a new look thanks to a completely revamped user interface! This new UI features a number of new features and enhancements that we're sure you'll appreciate, including: | |
| -0007676 | 2013.06 10 April 2013 | Gameplay - Environment | Compound | "Something Stirs in the Compounds..." A new set of random levels have been added to the Clockworks, known as the Compounds. The Compounds feature the remains of some sort of unknown facility, where more intelligent monsters await, harvesting resources or perhaps attempting to power up the derelict machinery. However, just outside the confines of the facilities, hordes of mini monsters await in the brush, waiting to strike. | |
| -0007777 | 2013.06 10 April 2013 | Gameplay - Monster | Dust Bunny Glop Drop Scarab |
"Invasion of the Mini Monsters!" A new class of monsters known as 'minis' now roams the Clockworks. Experienced knights shouldn't have much of a problem dealing with them, but beware, minis are prone to swarm in packs dozens strong. | |
| -0007878 | 2013.07 1 May 2013 | Gameplay - Monster | Gorgo | "Great Gluttonous Gorgos!" A new fiend has been summoned from the Underworld to swell the ranks of the devilite workforce: the gluttonous gorgo! Gorgos are bulbous fiends who are constantly on the lookout for their next meal and have an appetite for mayhem that knows no bounds. | |
| -0007979 | 2013.08022 May 2013 | Gameplay - New |
Shield Bash and Dash | "New Combat Abilities!" In order to help combat the ever-growing threat within the Clockworks, all Knights can now use two powerful abilities: the evasive dash and the stunning shield bash! | |
| -0008080 | 2013.08022 May 2013 | Promotion | Admin Page |
"Forged From Thunder!" To celebrate the release of the combat update introducing the lightning quick evasive dash and the thunderous shield bash, the Haven treasury is giving away unique prizes! | |
| -0008181 | 2013.10 3 July 2013 | Statement | "Battle Sprites Skill Preview!" Battle Sprites, loyal combat companions to the Spiral Knights, will be available later this month! Sprites will level up, evolve, and gain unique capabilities. | ||
| -0008282 | 2013.11 30 July 2013 | Gameplay - Changes | Forge | "Control the Fires of the Forge!" Items that acquire heat will no longer automatically level up when enough heat is required at the end of a level. Instead, a new type of item called ‘Fire Crystals’ must be used within a new interface called ‘The Forge’ in order to level up your items. | |
| -0008383 | 2013.11 30 July 2013 | Gameplay - Changes |
Rarity | "All-New Rarities Now Available!" Visit the Supply Depot to get a great deal on all-new rarity class items! Use Sparks of Life to revive in combat and unleash a powerful energy blast, craft powerful weapons and gear with Orbs of Alchemy and level up your items and unlock special bonuses with the Forge. Best of all, all of these new items can be found within treasure blocks in the Clockworks! | |
| -0008484 | 2013.11 30 July 2013 | Gameplay - New |
Battle Sprite | "Harness the Power of Battle Sprites!" Battle Sprites are new combat companions that all players can acquire by completing a new series of Rank 2 missions upon reaching Haven. These missions teach players about Battle Sprites and allow them to try out each of the three starter sprites before ultimately choosing one to keep. | |
| -0008585 | 2013.11 30 July 2013 | Gameplay - Changes |
Free Elevator | "Exciting New Features for Spiral Knights!" Today, many exciting changes have arrived to Spiral Knights! These changes include the release of all-new missions, Battle Sprites and new rarity class items! | |
| -0008686 | 2013.12 8 August 2013 | Giveaway | No box post on wiki |
"Receive a FREE Companion Prize Box!" To celebrate the release of battle sprites and other exciting, new features, the Haven Treasury is hosting a special giveaway and Supply Depot sale! | |
| -0008787 | 2013.13 21 August 2013 | Gameplay - Event |
Kataclysmic Confrontation | "Kataclysmic Confrontation!" Someone or something has again summoned hordes of cursed black kats into the Clockworks. These shadowy beasts hunger for arcane power and have predictably stormed the Moorcroft Manor Archives' precious collection of magical grimoires in another attempt to execute their nefarious plans. | |
| -0008888 | 2013.13 21 August 2013 | Promotion | Admin Page Zombie Bellhop (Furniture) |
"Guild Halls Graced with Spooky Splendor!" After another surprise black kat attack, the ghostly occupants of Moorcroft Manor are exploring ways to fund a restoration effort for their damaged Archives. The denizens of Moorcroft Manor have reached out to those in charge of the Haven Treasury in order to sell their spectral wares and eerie accoutrements directly to knights who are looking to give their Guild Halls a bit of otherworldly character! | |
| -0008989 | 2013.14 28 August 2013 | Aesthetics | Nonna Monster Pocket |
"Emberlight Adoption Drive!" Nonna, a representative for the Emberlight Adoption Agency, has returned once again to the Haven Town Square! She's offering adorable pocket pets to brave knights capable of protecting and providing for them. | |
| -0009090 | 2013.15 29 August 2013 | Promotion | Admin Page |
"Indulge in a Gourmet Prize Box" Gourmet Prize Boxes are available in the Supply Depot through September 8th! | |
| -0009191 | 2013.15 29 August 2013 | Gameplay - Changes |
Sprite Pod | "Assemble Your Battle Sprite Forces!" You can now complete your collection of battle sprites through the Supply Depot! Starter battle sprites can now be acquired in delightfully cute pods that are unbound upon purchase. Once released from their cozy, kennel-like pod, the battle sprite will bond with the first knight that it sees. | |
| -0009292 | 2013.16 25 September 2013 | Promotion | Admin Page |
"Dangerous Times!" From September 25th through October 6th, all Danger Missions will be available daily! Daring knights will have multiple opportunities each day to face off against deadly scenarios. | |
| -0009393 | 2013.17 16 October 2013 | Promotion | Name Change Pass Admin Page |
"Accessorize with Top-Notch Trinkets!" The Elite Trinket Box is available from the Supply Depot through October 24th! | |
| -0009494 | 2013.18 23 October 2013 | Gameplay - Event |
Shroud of the Apocrea Admin Page |
"Shroud of the Apocrea and Obsidian Prize Box" Travel into a deadly field full of trapped souls and phantom-like monsters. In a maze-like graveyard knights will find the Apocrea trapping and collecting souls. This sinister being will pursue any who enter the Grasping Plateau hoping to add to the collection. Work together to free souls and find Apocrean Sigil tokens which can be used to buy Apocrean materials. Collect materials to craft new Obsidian weapons. | |
| -0009595 | 2013.18 23 October 2013 | Gameplay - Event |
Dark Harvest Festival | "Dark Harvest Festival Returns!" Join the Strangers as they celebrate the Dark Harvest Festival. This annual tribute to the Punkin King ensures an abundant fall harvest. Find the Punkin King through the daily prestige mission. Lucky knights may also find him in any Clockwork Tunnels levels while adventuring. Collect Candy tokens from the mischievous Punkin King and exchange them in Haven Town Square for festive masks or Harvest Prize Boxes! | |
| -0009696 | 2013.19 26 November 2013 | Promotion | Admin Page |
"Feathery Fall in Haven!" This fall, Haven is overrun with gobbling snipes! Visit the Supply Depot and purchase Gobble Snipe Boxes to create a flock of Gobble Snipes in your guild hall. Gobble Snipes are available in autumn colors brown, black and gold. To help with your festive fall look, the Supply Depot is featuring a seasonal-colored Leafy Aura accessory. | |
| -0009797 | 2013.20 11 December 2013 | Gameplay - Event | Winterfest Admin Page |
"Happy Winterfest!" As the weather turns cold and the snow begins to fall, the Strangers and snipes invite you to celebrate Winterfest. Impostoclaus arrives to bring delight and glee to all creatures of Cradle. This year’s festivities include a new Prestige Mission, Grinchlin weapons, and seasonal costumes and accessories! | |
| -0009898 | 2013.20 11 December 2013 | Gameplay - Event |
Grinchlin Assault! | "Grinchlin Assault!" The Grinchlins have vowed to destroy Impostoclaus and steal all his presents! Spiral HQ has located the Grinchlin base of operations on Mount Krampus and tasked you with putting an end to their humbug. Journey through the base to the summit. Your objective is to defeat the Grinchlins and their allies. This faction of Gremlins is very stingy and will not drop loot during battle. Their treasure is stored in shelters throughout the stronghold. Face a choice at each shelter - collect the loot and leave the mountain, or leave the treasure and continue further! Collect special materials from Mount Krampus to craft 5* Grinchlin weapons. | |
| -0009999 | 2013.22 20 December 2013 | Promotion | Admin Page |
"Celebrate the Solstice!" Which Solstice do you celebrate this month - summer or winter? The Solstice Prize Box has both! These special boxes require no key to open, and include Summer and Winter Accessories and Confetti, UV Tickets, and a bonus chance to receive a Bucket of Snowballs. | |
| -000100100 | 2013.23 30 December 2013 | Giveaway | Birdsong Trading Company | "Birdsong Trading Co. Giveaway!" The Strangers are celebrating the end of the year with gifts for the Knights of the Spiral Order. The Birdsong Trading Co. will be hosting a giveaway to all players through the end of Friday, January 3rd, 2014. All players logged in to the game will be eligible for hourly prize giveaways! Prizes include Party Hats, Blowouts, Eyes, Confetti, Fireworks, Sparks of Life, Shadow Keys and more! |






























