Defense Upgrade Download
From Idle Server Defender
Defense Upgrade Download
The Defense Upgrade Download is the progression gate for the Defense branch. It does not directly increase stats; it unlocks higher-tier Defense content.
Basic info
- Internal name: defenseUpgradeDownload
- Type: Defense
- Max level: 2
- Currency: Coins
- Mechanic: Timed download (level increases when the timer finishes)
Costs and download times
| Upgrade to level | Coin cost | Download time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100,000 | 12 hours |
| 2 | 10,000,000 | 24 hours |
What it unlocks
Defense content checks your Defense download level against its required tier (typeLevelNeeded).
- Level 0 (default):
- Base Defense items (tier 0)
- Examples: Health and Health Regen upgrades, Health/Health Regen modules, Health/Health Regen boosts, Health/Health Regen downloads
- Level 1 unlocked:
- All Defense items requiring tier 1
- Examples: Defense and Shield upgrades, Shield module, Defense/Shield boosts
- Level 2 unlocked (final):
- All Defense items requiring tier 2
- Examples: Packet Shift and Counter Hack upgrades, Packet Shift/Counter Hack boosts
Notes
- In UI text, this download shows: Unlocked X out of 2 Defense Upgrades.
- While active in a slot, it progresses in real time.
- When complete, the level increases by 1 and newly unlocked Defense-tier content becomes available in Shop/Modules/Server slot item selection.
