Fixed storms and their shields
Fixed storms corrupt nearby resources and strengthen enemies. Their central dark crystal may be protected by enemies or shield generators; some larger storms include a boss.
Shield generators must be destroyed before you can enter the cursed-crystal area. In v0.1.36.28018, generators were connected to the cursed dome shield to make them easier to find, and large storms had their generator count reduced. Do not assume every large storm uses one fixed number.
Moving Chaos Storms
A Chaos Storm is a moving world event, rather than a fixed corrupted area. Watch for the warning and prepare Crystal Pillar protection for your base ahead of its arrival.
What changes during the storm?
| Action | October Demo behaviour |
|---|---|
| Rely on existing Crystal Pillar protection | Pillars provide protection from moving storms |
| Move or destroy a Crystal Pillar during a Chaos Storm | Not allowed |
| Place a new pillar or portal during a Chaos Storm | It appears purple and disabled |
Do not rely on a newly placed purple pillar or portal as an emergency solution. Existing protection and objects placed during the storm behave differently.
These mechanics do not define a universal shelter radius or a complete boss-and-crystal clearing route.