General information[]
| “ | Defense Simulator allows you to test your base's resilience against incoming enemy attacks. Damage incurred is only temporary. Upgrade your Simulator to unlock more levels! | ” |
The Defense Simulator is a building that allows players to test their defenses. For its building statistics see Combat Buildings Stats. By succeeding in a Simulator attack, players can win Stars, Simulator Boosts, Parts to enhance Defense Buildings, Encrypted Boxes, Incendiary Cores, and one-time rewards.
Stats[]
| Level | Health | Simulation Unlocked | Time | 
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Cores |
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| 1 | 100 | Defense Training | 30s | 50 | 50 | 100 | |
| 2 | 110 | Bullet Storm | 1m30s | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,000 | |
| 3 | 120 | Target Practice | 25m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | |
| 4 | 130 | Tank Maneuver | 2h5m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | |
| 5 | 140 | The Vanguard | 20h50m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | |
| 6 | 150 | Deadly Snipes | 2d4h5m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | |
| 7 | 160 | Tank Assault | 3d11h20m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | |
| 8 | 200 | Ahh! Giant Wasps | 3d13h50m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | |
| 9 | 300 | All or Nothing | 3d16h20m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | |
| 10 | 400 | Art of War | 3d18h50m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 
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| 11 | 600 | Strength in Numbers | 3d21h20m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 |
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| 12 | 800 | Under Siege | 3d21h20m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 |
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| 13 | 1,000 | Beginning of the End | 3d21h20m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 |
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| 14 | 1,200 | Total Devastation | 3d21h20m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 |
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| 15 | 1,400 | Incineraptor Invasion | 3d21h20m | 10,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 
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| 16 | 1,600 | Explosions in the Sky | 6d1h | 12,000 | 12,000 | 25,000 |
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| 17 | 1,800 | Raining Fire | 6d17h40m | 14,000 | 14,000 | 30,000 | 
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| 18 | 1,900 | 6d22h40m | 15,000 | 15,000 | 32,000 |
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| 19 | 2,000 | 7d3h40m | 16,000 | 16,000 | 34,000 | 2
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| 20 | 2,100 | 7d8h40m | 17,000 | 17,000 | 36,000 | 2
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| 21 | 2,200 | 7d13h40m | 18,000 | 18,000 | 38,000 | 2
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| 22 | 2,300 | 7d18h40m | 19,000 | 19,000 | 40,000 | 2
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| Unavailable Simulations |
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| Rise of the Lancer |
| Eye of the Brawler |
| Red Sleigh Down |
| The Quiet Assassins |
| Tanks, Tanks, Tanks |
| Bombas' Last Stand |
| We're Surrounded! |
| Complete Devastation |
Campaign Selection[]
The Campaign Selector
Build the Defense Simulator on your base and through it you can embark on a number of defensive campaigns against stronger and stronger NPCs of differing levels, research levels, and troop compositions. More campaigns will unlock as you level up your Defense Simulator building.
Each campaign has a number of individual attacks that can be initiated by using a charge of the Defense Simulator, which is similar to that of a Warp Gate, except that it has a shorter recharge time of only 15 minutes and a 6-launch capacity.
At the end of each simulation you will be scored as to how effectively you defended your base receiving XP and an item. Any buildings lost in the simulation are not damaged when you return to your base.
The key to maximizing the points is to lose no turrets in the fight (3 stars) and do it on the first attempt (2x bonus). The key to winning in the first attempt is to either blow a simulator charge to see where that particular level will attack, or to know beforehand. See Campaign Info for more details. By defending with your strongest towers at the point of attack you can defeat a simulation for the maximum score.
Boost Selection[]
Defense Simulator - Boost Selection
After choosing the campaign, you can apply both a XP boost and a defense boost, from those available on the Boost Selection screen.
XP Boost[]
Depending on what you choose on the Boost Selection screen, battle XP is multiplied by
- 1x (no Boost)
- 2x (Defense Sim XP x2)
- 15x (Defense Sim XP x15)
- 30x (Defense Sim XP x30)
Star XP Boost[]
Depending on the number of Defense Buildings you lose in the simulation, you shall get stars and a XP boost:
- No buildings lost: 3 stars and 4x XP boost
- Lesser than 1/2 of turrets lost: 2 stars and 2x XP boost
- More than 1/2 of turrets lost: 1 star and no XP boost
- If CC is destroyed you lose.
Non-defense buildings may be lost without incurring any penalty. Only losing a turret or the Banner Monument shall prevent you from gaining 3 stars.
Unlock bonus XP Boost[]
The first time you win a simulation you get a 2x XP boost.
The maximum boost is 240x XP if you use a Defense Sim XP x30, lose no buildings, and are unlocking the simulation.
Attacks come from which direction?[]
Polar directions
On the mission selector you have 8 possible choices.
The first page of Defense Training starts at N and ends at SW. The second page of Defense Training starts at S and ends at NE and so on.
| NW | N | NE |
| W |
+ |
E |
| SW | S | SE |
It continues around your base counter clockwise.
This means that when the last mission of Tank Maneuver is at W the first of The Vanguard missions will be at SW.
Some campaigns do not follow the counter-clockwise scheme, with attacks coming from seemingly random directions. (Noted in All or Nothing, other campaigns may have this feature/bug.)
Some simulations with multiple kinds of unit may not attack from the same spot. Some Ahh! Giant Spiders' simulations have this feature but it's mostly noted in All or Nothing (and probably onward). For example, Shrikes may appear from the S corner and after a few seconds Disruptors and Pulse Tanks will spawn from the N corner, usually far from the base, out from base's visible boundaries.
Prizes[]
3-star Prizes, 2012 Jun 15–2014 Feb 19[]
The first 3-star victory in every level within a campaign shall drop a special item as specified below:
| Campaign | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
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| Zoot Token | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||
| 1-Min Accelerator | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||||
| 5-Min Accelerator | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||
| 15-Min Accelerator | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |||||||
| 1-Hour Shield | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||||
| 5-Min Warp Boost | Y | ||||||||||||||||
| Crystal Nanos 1-Day | Y | ||||||||||||||||
| Gas Nanos 1-Day | Y | ||||||||||||||||
| Energy Nanos 1-Day | Y | ||||||||||||||||
| Uranium Nanos 1-Day | Y | ||||||||||||||||
| 24-Hour Shield | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |||||||
| Salvage Box | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |||||||
| Pulse Core | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |||
| Mystery Carrier | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||||||
| 15-Min Warp Boost | Y | ||||||||||||||||
| Decimator Box | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |||||||
| Control Device | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||||
| Incendiary Box | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||
| 2.5-Hour Accelerator | Y | Y | |||||||||||||||
| 30% Training Accelerator | Y | Y | |||||||||||||||
| Cerulean Core | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||||
| Hacker's Patch | Y | Y | * | Y | Y | Y | |||||||||||
| Vermillion Core | * | * | Y | Y | Y | Y | |||||||||||
| General's Orders | Y | Y | Y | Y | |||||||||||||
| Cerulean Armor Box | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||||||||
| Accelerator Box | Y | Y | |||||||||||||||
| Campaign | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
3-star Prizes, 2014 Feb 20–[]
| Campaign | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
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| Zoot Token | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||
| 1-Min Accelerator | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||||
| 5-Min Accelerator | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||
| 15-Min Accelerator | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||||||
| 1-Hour Accelerator | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||||||||
| 1-Hour Shield | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||||
| 5-Min Warp Boost | Y | ||||||||||||||||
| Crystal Nanos 1-Day | Y | ||||||||||||||||
| Gas Nanos 1-Day | Y | ||||||||||||||||
| Energy Nanos 1-Day | Y | ||||||||||||||||
| Uranium Nanos 1-Day | Y | ||||||||||||||||
| 24-Hour Shield | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |||
| Salvage Box | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |||
| Pulse Frigate | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |||||||
| Pulse Destroyer | Y | ||||||||||||||||
| Decimator Core | Y | Y | |||||||||||||||
| Lethal Force Box | Y | ||||||||||||||||
| Mystery Carrier | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||||||
| Use the Force Box | Y | Y | |||||||||||||||
| 15-Min Warp Boost | Y | ||||||||||||||||
| Incendiary Box | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||||||||
| Decimator Box | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |||||||||||
| Synthetic Control Core | Y | ||||||||||||||||
| Control Device | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||||||||
| Incendiary Box | Y | Y | Y | ||||||||||||||
| 2.5-Hour Accelerator | Y | Y | |||||||||||||||
| Cerulean Core | Y | Y | Y | Y | |||||||||||||
| Time Traveler's Crate | Y | ||||||||||||||||
| Modder's Patch | |||||||||||||||||
| Vermillion Core | |||||||||||||||||
| 8-Hour Accelerator | Y | ||||||||||||||||
| Accelerator Box | Y | Y | |||||||||||||||
| Hacker's Patch | Y | ||||||||||||||||
| Hard Core Mystery Box | Y | ||||||||||||||||
| General's Orders | Y | ||||||||||||||||
| Campaign | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
After each unlocked battle, besides gaining XP, you can also win one of these prizes (The odds of winning an Incendiary Core after 3 stars are 1 in 180.):
- Defense Sim XP x2 (about 1 in 4)
- Defense Sim XP x15 (about 1 in 10)
- Defense Sim XP x30 (about 1 in 17)
- Defense Sim Level +25 (1- & 2-star prize only)
- Defense Sim Level +50 (1- & 2-star prize only)
- Defense Sim Level x2
- Incendiary Core (3-star prize mostly, about 1 in 200 for 3-star)
- Vermillion Core (occurs rarely in 2-star simulations)
- Encrypted Boxes
- Engineering Parts for upgrading turrets in the Engineering Lab. Drop probability strongly depends on part type:
- Very low probability: Parts with Concussion or Multiple Target effects;
- Very high probability: Basic parts; i.e., parts with only one effect;
- Low probability: Parts with Damage/Rate, Damage/Range, or Rate/Range effects;
- High probability: All other parts.
- Encrypted Boxes requiring a Decryption Key from the store.
Defense Sim Encrytped[sic] Boxes, 2013 Feb 7[]
| “ | -Incoming Message from Zoot-
My Spies have intercepted some enemy cargo, and its contents are ours for the taking! What's the catch you may ask Commander? It's[sic] information is encrypted, and guess who has the key? Zoot, of course! Starting today, you'll begin to see various encrypted boxes start dropping from the Defense Sim. If you snag one of these boxes bring it to me and I can unlock its contents...for a small fee of course! Make sure to visit the Defense Sim today and begin your hunt for these powerful boxes! They can contain some premium items like Incendiary Cores, Vermillion Cores, Cerulean Cores, and even rare Engineering Lab Equipment and patches. The key to these boxes can be purchased from the store, so visit the featured tab for more information. |
” |
—Edgeworld, Mail | ||
Defense Simulator Rewards!, 2013 Mar 13[]
| “ | Many players have already received their rewards from the newly redesigned defense simulator! Here are some items that players can win from getting 3 stars on defense simulator battles in the following campaigns:
Art of War (2k-50k): 30% Training Accelerator, Control Device, Decimator Box Strength in Numbers (3k-75k): Cerulean Core, 30% Training Accelerator, Control Device Under Siege (4k-100k): Hacker's Patch, Vermillion Core, Cerulean Core Beginning of the End (5k-150k): Hacker's Patch, Vermillion Core, Cerulean Core Total Devastation (5k-200k): General's Orders, Hacker's Patch, Vermillion Core Incineraptor Invasion (5k-270k): Cerulean Armor Box, General's Orders, Hacker's Patch
There is also a defense simulator build-a-thon going on right now where every level that you upgrade your building gives you a chance to win 1,000 platinum! There is no better time to start getting your rewards from the defense simulator than today! |
” |
—Edgeworld, Mail | ||
* Note that despite this message from Kabam, extensive testing has verified: "Under Siege" campaign does not drop a Vermillion Core, "Beginning of the End" campaign does not drop a Vermillion Core, and "Total Devastation" campaign does not drop a Hacker's Patch
Simulator Prizes Increased!, 2014 Feb 20[]
| “ | To celebrate the release of the Aurora-1 Defense Simulator, we've powered up ALL of the prize boxes to include some amazing items! Get 3 stars for chances to win better troops, faster accels, equipment and more! What are you waiting for? Build up your Aurora-1 Defensive Simulator and get started NOW! —The Edgeworld Team |
” |
—Edgeworld, Mail | ||
Promotions[]
New Feature: Tower Defense Mode!, 2012 Jun 15[]
Test your base defenses and earn XP with our new Tower Defense Mode!
Build the new Defense Simulator and battle waves of Marines, Pulse Tanks, Bombas and more! Complete all the campaigns to show that your base is the best.
For further details, click Here
Updated Defense Simulator!, 2013 Mar 12[]
| “ | Commander, The defense simulator campaigns are now better than ever! |
” |
—Edgeworld, Mail | ||
Defense Sim Build-a-thon!, 2013 Mar 12[]
| “ | With the release of the new and improved Defense Sim campaigns, make sure your base is up to date! For every Level of your Defense Sim your[sic] successfully finish will enter you for a chance to win 1000 Platinum!
Make sure you are prepared for these latest additions as well as future releases before you're left behind! This event ends at 11:59pm PST on March 15th with every completed upgrade of your Defense Simulator granting you an entry. Five winners will be randomly selected, and prizes will be awarded within 3 business days of this event's conclusion. |
” |
—Edgeworld, Mail | ||
New Defense Simulator Campaigns!, 2013 Jun 25[]
| “ | New Defense Simulator Campaigns have been released for Levels 16 and 17!
Test your base defenses with new Defense Simulator battles that will push your base to the limit! With more Incineraptors, Decimators and Battle Cruisers than ever before, these campaigns will be your biggest challenge yet! For your efforts, you will be rewarded with a special prize the first time that you get 3 stars on each of these new defense simulator battles! Use the defense simulator now to test your base against the toughest attacks in all of Cerulea IV! |
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—Edgeworld, Mail | ||
Upgrade your Defense Simulator, Win Platinum!, 2013 Jun 28[]
| “ | In honor of the newly released Defense Simulator Campaigns for Levels 16 and 17, upgrade your Defense Simulator to Level 16 or 17 today to win Platinum and Ruby Cores!
Five randomly selected players that complete a Level 16 or higher Defense Simulator building upgrade between now and 11:00pm PST on June 30th will receive a Ruby Core! Players that have already upgraded their Defense Simulator to Level 16 will be included in this drawing as well. Three randomly selected players that complete a Level 17 Defense Simulator building upgrade between now and 11:00pm PST on June 30th will receive 1,000 PLATINUM! Players that have already upgraded their Defense Simulator to Level 17 will be included in this drawing as well. Prizes will be paid out to the winners within three business days. Don't wait to upgrade your Defense Simulator to get a chance to win Platinum and Ruby Cores today! |
” |
—Edgeworld, Mail | ||
A-1 Defense Simulator!, 2014 Feb 20[]
| “ | Greetings Commander,
The Aurora-1 Defense Simulator has been released! Compete in 17 different levels of action to see if your A-1 can pass the test! Starting now until 11:59pm PST on February 21st, upgrading your A-1 Simulator will earn you rewards! Level up your Simulator to Level 10 to win 2 Quadforce Crates! This Build-A-Thon will only track builds that are completed before 11:59pm PST on February 21st. Offer limited to Aurora-1 Simulator. Prizes will be paid out by February 26th. |
” |
—Edgeworld, Mail | ||
Level 19 Build-A-Thon!, 2014 Jun 24[]
| “ | With the release of Level 19 Buildings, there's never been a better time to upgrade your Level 18 buildings to Level 19!
A NEW Build-A-Thon has begun! Starting now until 5:00pm on June 28th, upgrading specific buildings will earn you rewards! This Build-A-Thon will ONLY include the following buildingsin your HQ: Defense Simulator Upgrade any 2 of these Buildings to Level 19 and win 2 Ruby Cores! Upgrade any 3 of these Buildings to Level 19 and win 5 Incineration Crates + above prizes! Upgrade ALL 5 of these Buildings to Level 19 and win 4 Rebellion Crates + above prizes! Limit One Prize per Tier. Prizes will be paid out by July 3rd, 2014. |
” |
—Edgeworld, Mail | ||
Build-A-Thon in HQ Base!, 2015 Sep 9[]
| “ | Greetings Commander,
Arm your bases and get ready for a Build-A-Thon! Starting at 4:00pm on September 9th until 3:00pm on September 11th we have a chance for you to win additional prizes for upgrading 5 specific buildings on your Headquarter Base. Buildings that are upgraded in Aurora-1, Caldera-2, or Eclipse-3 will not count toward this Build-A-Thon Buildings being tracked in the Build-A-Thon: Upgrade any 2 of these Buildings to Level 19 and win 3 Ruby Cores! (Limit 1) Upgrade any 3 of these Buildings to Level 19 and win 3 Rebellion Patches + above prizes! (Limit 1) Upgrade ALL 5 of these Buildings to Level 19 and win 3 Rebellion Crates + above prizes! (Limit 1) Limit One Prize per Tier. Prizes will be distributed by Thursday, September 17th at 5:00pm PDT. At this time there will be no additional prizes for upgrading buildings to to level 20 or beyond. Remember, check out the store for resources and items to help with upgrading your Command Center, Defense Simulator, Engineering Lab, Tech Lab and General's Quarters in your Headquarter Base for this Build-A-Thon! So what are you waiting on? Here is your chance to win stellar prizes! Remember, this Build-A-Thon ends at 3:00pm PDT on September 11th, so don't miss out! Good Luck! |
” |
—Edgeworld, Mail | ||
Build-A-Thon in HQ Base!, 2015 Nov 15 16:00 (2d23h)[]
| “ | Greetings Commander,
Arm your bases and get ready for a Build-A-Thon! Starting at 4:00pm on November 15th until 3:00pm on November 18th we have a chance for you to win additional prizes for upgrading EIGHT specific buildings on your Headquarter Base. Buildings that are upgraded in Aurora-1, Caldera-2, or Eclipse-3 will not count toward this Build-A-Thon Buildings being tracked in the Build-A-Thon: Upgrade any 2 of these Buildings to Level 20 and win 2 X-Factor Crate! (Limit 1) Upgrade any 4 of these Buildings to Level 20 and win 2 Rebellion Crates + above prizes! (Limit 1) Upgrade any 6 of these Buildings to Level 20 and win 3 Quintessential Crates + above prizes! (Limit 1) Limit One Prize per Tier. Prizes will be distributed by Wednesday, November 25th at 5:00pm PST. At this time there will be no additional prizes for upgrading buildings to to level 21 or beyond. Remember, check out the store for resources and items to help with upgrading your Command Center, Defense Simulator, Engineering Lab, Tech Lab, General's Quarters, Fleet Academy, Defense Lab, and Shield Generator in your Headquarter Base for this Build-A-Thon! So what are you waiting on? Here is your chance to win stellar prizes! Remember, this Build-A-Thon ends at 3:00pm PST on November 18th, so don't miss out! Good Luck! |
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—Edgeworld, Mail | ||
