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Defense Derby Adds New Blacksmith Unit For January Update

There's a brand new update for Defense Derby out this morning, as players have a new Blacksmith unit to work with and more.

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  • Defense Derby rolls out January update with new Blacksmith unit.
  • Lana, a new mage hero, joins the roster with protective shields.
  • Meet Electric Monk, a unit with a magnetic, area-damaging ability.
  • Limited-time mirror matches offer a hands-on experience with new units.

Developer RisingWings and publisher Krafton Inc. have released a new update for Defense Derby today, as players get the new Blacksmith unit for the month of January. Aside from the new unit that is going to change the dynamic a bit on the battlefield, you also have a new hero going by the name of Lana. Plus, a secondary new unit called the Electric Monk will be interesting to see in action, as both units will have limited-time modes for you to play. We have the details below, as the update is now live.

Defense Derby Adds New Blacksmith Unit For January Update
Credit: Krafton Inc.

Defense Derby – January 2024 Update

The two new units are the Blacksmith, who specializes in crowd control, and the Electric Monk, who specializes in area denial. There's also a new hero named Lana, a powerful mage who protects her allies with shields. Blacksmith and Electric Monk will both have limited-time mirror match modes where players can learn how to play as and against the new units, and Lana will be given to all players to celebrate the 100-day anniversary of Defense Derby for free.

New Hero: Lana

  • Type: Magic
  • Faction: Human
  • Ability: Summon a shield at battle start
  • Skill: Divine Judgement
    • Targets a monster with the highest maximum HP, and refunds part of the cooldown on takedown
  • Acquisition methods: Granted as a free legendary card to all players on January 1

New Unit: Blacksmith

  • Type: Physical
  • Faction: Human
  • Ability: Forge, enhance hero attack power and speed
    • Specializes in taking down large groups of monsters and providing support with splash damage
  • Acquisition methods: Shop of Blessings, Lucky Draw, Featured Summon, and Step Up Pack
  • Limited time mode 'Blacksmith Mirror Match' will be available until January 11

New Unit: Electric Monk

  • Type: Magic
  • Faction: Beast
  • Ability: Electric Blast, creates a magnetic field when critical hits are made, damaging enemies in the surrounding unit
  • Limited time mode 'Electric Monk Mirror Match' will become available January 15 and end January 28

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