Changes

[[File:Embermount_Erupts_BannerShifting_Sands_Update_Banner_Purple.png|550px|link=https://forums.dungeondefenders.com/entry/159383159410-octoberdd2-28thshifting-mercenarysands-patch-notesupdate/]]

* '''The Embermount Shifting Sands Update is now live!'''* Introducing the newest addition to the hero roster New region - The CountessTornado Valley! Includes 4 brand 2 new towers maps - Tornado Canyon and 4 new abilitiesTornado Highlands!* 20 11 new Shards and 2 new Mweapons - acquirable from victory chest in Tornado Valley maps.O.D.S. for the Countess!* New difficulty - Chaos IX! Rewards includes 21 new shards and 6 8 new region specific M.O.D.S from Expeditions. - found in Tornado Valley weapons. * 2 new Chaos IX enemies! Elder Wyvern region specific Pets - Cannot fly but will emit an aura that buffs enemy allies granting them tenacity Genie Prince and damage resistance. And Ancient Wyvern - the Miniboss versionCorrupted Genie Prince.* New Chaos IX Prime Incursions and Masteryenemy - Windshaper! Casts damaging tornadoes that knocks up heroes. Completing each mode will reward a new Hyper Shard - Genie KingThere's Blessings.* The second return of Rings also two miniboss variants - Now as heirloom item with unique M.O.D.S Cyclone Shaper and will never be reset when Ancient Power is invoked. Awarded when a Prime Incursion Region is completed in Chaos IXTornado Rager.* New map boss - Embermount Volcano. Comes with a Genie King! The boss fight can be found in the 6th wave of Tornado Highlands.* Initiate tower kit rework - The Phoenix! Located in the Lost Dungeons regionFirework Tower, Chi Spirit Tower & Frost Strikes Aura replaces existing Monk defenses with new shards & mods to accommodate them.* New Embermount-themed rewards Adept tower kit rework - Tesla Coil Tower and Crystal Hammer Tower replaces existing Apprentice defenses! There will be new weapons, Mshards and mods to accommodate them.O.D.S* Ability reworks for EV2, a ring Lavamancer and a pet - FenixMystic.* Two 10 new skins - Marauder Apprentice, Clockwork Squire, Scarab Lord & Wind Guardian Lavamancer. Jade, Permafrost and Galaxy costumes - Dragon Commander for the Countess and Dragon Captain for the Squire!Mercenary are now available.* New town NPC vendor - the Black Market Dealer. Sells ''very'' expensive items! Including a Fancy Gold Top Hat flair 5 new Mutators for a ''billion'' gold... * New Goblin Item Insurance - an uncommon relic used to protect your gear from being destroyed while Tinkering.* Onslaught changes - Prestige minimum level requirements adjusted for Chaos IX. And a new Onslaught lane added - Zerkers and WyvernsPain Aura mutator has been removed.