Survive the Horde

Mission Info[]

Your mission is:
Survive the Horde
	Gather Supply Drops
	Grab supply drops between each wave to get weapons and ingredients.
	Prepare to Fight
	Use these resources to craft weapons, repair your fort, place traps and deploy Defenders!
	Defend Your Forts
	Survive, but watch out for the Storm and modifiers that make things more challenging!

Overview[]

Riggs has sent the Commander and their squad to a mining expedition to gather supplies, but this mining expedition is overrun by the Storm. While traversing the volcanic island, players have to survive grueling waves of husks and defend their resource bases.

In Survive the Horde, players find themselves far beyond the Storm Shield, at an old mining operation on a volcanic island. The approaching Storm has fractured the island, forcing them to navigate deep fissures filled with lava while traversing the terrain.

Structure[]

Players must defend three resource bases out of the four available: Mine, Cavern, Depot, and Volcano, which are randomly selected at the start of the mission.

Bases[]

Players are required to defend each of the three resource bases. If one resource base falls, players will receive fewer Supply Drops, and if all three are lost, the mission will fail. It's crucial to use resources and the time between waves wisely.

Waves[]

11 of the 15 waves are based on Husk eliminations, with the required number increasing with each wave.

3 waves require players to locate and destroy multiple Pillars that have appeared around the base.

Horde Waves are present, bringing a strong enemy type in large numbers, and gameplay modifiers appear at the start of each wave to change up the action. If a player is reduced to 0 Health, their allies have only a short window to revive them. If the entire team goes down, the mission will fail.

In the final wave, lasting five minutes, the Storm unleashes everything it has at the players, including Smashers, Flingers, Lobbers, Sploders, and even Mini-Bosses!

As wave difficulty increases, players will also have less time between waves to prepare.

See Survive The Horde PL140 Wave Chart + Challenge Tiers for references and detailed analysis.

Modifiers[]

• Negative Modifiers
• Positive Modifiers

List of Negative Modifiers
Icon	Modifier	!Explanation
	No Harvest	Harvesting yields no resources.
	Acid Pools	Monsters have a chance to leave a damaging pool on the ground when they die.
	Enraged	When Monsters are near death, they become enraged, dealing more damage.
	Epic Mini-Boss	An Epic Mini-Boss may appear in this area.
	Exploding Deathbomb	Huskies drop death bombs when killed, damaging players and buildings within the blast radius.
	Frenzied Deathburst	When Monsters die, they grant nearby Monsters a brief movement and attack speed increase. If Wildlife is nearby, they will also receive this buff.
	Healing Deathburst	Monsters burst when killed, healing nearby Monsters. If Wildlife is nearby, they will also receive this buff.
	Metal Corrosion	Monsters' melee attacks cause metal buildings to corrode, periodically damaging them for a time.
	Quickened	Monsters gain movement speed for a time after taking damage.
	Ricochet	Ranged Damage to enemies is bounced back to attacking Heroes. Only appears on Mini-Bosses.
	Slowing Attacks	Whenever a player is struck by a melee attack, they move more slowly for a short time.
	Slowing Pools	Monsters have a chance to leave a slowing pool on the ground when they die.
	Smoke Screens	Monsters have a chance to create a smokescreen when they die, granting enemy damage resistance to ranged attacks.
	Uncharted Enemies	Monsters don't show up on the minimap.
	Wall Weakening	Buildings become increasingly vulnerable to damage for a short time after they are attacked.
	Life Leech Attacks	Enemies restore health each time they deal damage.

List of Positive Modifiers
Icon	Modifier	Explanation	Present In
	Low Gravity	Players have a low gravity effect and take no fall damage.	Low Gravity
	Knockback Melee Attacks	Player melee attacks do increased knockback.
	Leaping Ninjas	Ninjas jump higher and can Mantis Leap more often.
	Powerful Traps	Traps hit harder, fire more often, and last longer.	Melee Mayhem
	Light Swings	Swing your melee weapons faster. Affects pickaxes as well.

Loot[]

Breaking down objects with Pickaxes won't yield any resources, so players must rely on the Supply Drops that appear between each enemy wave. These Supply Drops provide weapons, ammo, and ingredients, meaning players must survive using these limited supplies alone.

Difficulty[]

Survive the Horde features multiple difficulty tiers. Upon completing a tier, the next level of difficulty unlocks, up until Tier 5 max.

As they progress through these challenges, they can unlock new Banner Icons and Sprays.

Challenge Weeks[]

List of Challenge Weeks
Week	Name	Description	Similar To
1	Storm Surge	The safe zones within the Storm are now smaller. Lightning strikes frequently target the team, giving players and Husks alike a nasty zap!	Battle Royale: Lightning Storms
2	Low Gravity	The magnetic field has shifted, rendering Hoverboards inoperable and changing the effects of gravity. Jump higher and move faster as your melee attacks knock back the hordes of Husks.	Low Gravity Knockback Melee Attacks
3	Melee Mayhem	Ranged weapons and ammo from Supply Drops are limited, and any ranged attacks made against Husks will ricochet off and also damage you. But on the bright side, your Trap damage and melee attack speed will be boosted, so put away those guns, craft some extra Traps, and start swingin’!	Ricochet Light Swings Powerful Traps
4	Hasty Husks	You’re in a jam: damaging and eliminating enemies will just make the horde move in more quickly. Even worse, if they get close enough to start damaging you, they’ll start healing themselves! Focus fire to try to take them out quickly (and preferably at a distance).	Storm Zone Modifiers: Enraged Frenzied Deathbust Healing Deathburst
5	Windswept	Hold onto your hats! It’s getting gusty out here, threatening players with a rash of tornadoes.	Wargames: Torn Apart
6	Slow Burn	Feel the burn as Husks drop an acid pool after being eliminated. Beware of the Husks’ attacks inflicting you with a slowing status effect, making avoiding the acid pools tricky!	Storm Zone Modifiers: Acid Pools
7	Unflappable Husks	The Horde has become unstoppable, ignoring all crowd control effects. Try and avoid their attacks as they now leave a lingering damage effect when they hit you! To help you out, your Sniper, Assault Rifle, SMG, Shotgun, and Pistol damage have been increased, and Traps have become more lethal. Use your newfound power to keep the Horde at bay!	N/A
8	Fast Forward	The waves of enemies are making their way faster than ever, meaning you’ll have less time to build and gather Supply Drops. But don’t let intimidation slow you down — move fast and get things done in this race against time to Survive the Horde.	N/A
9	Smog of War	The volcano’s starting to erupt! A thick cloud of ash coats the area, reducing visibility significantly. Our radar is not functioning properly, so enemies won’t appear on the map!	Wargames: Rolling Fog
10	The Floor is Lava	The volcano’s in full erupt mode. Staying in contact with the ground for too long will cause a damaging lava eruption below your feet! Keep on the move or take refuge at an elevated position to avoid these perilous hazards.	Mini-Bosses: Volcanic Modifier
11	Not-Space Rocks	Defend your bases and keep your eyes in the skies for falling volcanic debris from above, hot stepper!	Wargames: Space Rocks

Quests[]

• Daily
• General
• Weekly

Daily Quests

Horde Uprising (Daily)
The Horde is closing in, and the fight for survival is upon us! Note: This is a daily quest.

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Complete 5 waves of Survive the Horde

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250

Battle for Survival (Daily)
The Horde may be unyieiding, but so are you. Keep fighting! Note: This is a daily quest.

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Complete 10 waves of Survive the Horde

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9K
200

Endless Horde (Daily)
Secure our survival, Commander! Note: This is a daily quest.

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Complete 15 waves of Survive the Horde

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500
11K
500

General Quests

Loot Run
Gather as many supplies as you can, Commander!

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Search a supply drop in Survive the Horde

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100

The Pillars Must Fall
Destroy the pillars, and the Horde will face defeat!

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Destroy Pillars in Survive the Horde

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250

Horde Hunting
Eliminate the Horde threat - were counting on you!

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Eliminate Husks and Mist Monsters in Survive the Horde

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200

Welcome to Survive the Horde!
The Horde has arrived. Get ready to fight!

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Complete a wave of Survive the Horde

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200

The Last Stand - Part 1
It's time to take on the Horde in an intense showdown!

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Complete the final wave of Survive the Horde

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250
250

The Last Stand - Part 2
It's time to take on the Horde in an intense showdown!

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Complete the final wave of Survive the Horde

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500
500

The Last Stand - Part 3
It's time to take on the Horde in an intense showdown!

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Complete the final wave of Survive the Horde

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250
250

Modifier Mix In
Mix in a Modifier to your Survive the Horde experience.

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Complete 1 weekly Modifier Mission

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Modifier Mix Up
Mix up some Modifiers to your Survive the Horde experience.

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Complete 3 weekly Modifier Missions

0 / 1

Modifier Max Out
Max out the Modifiers to your Survive the Horde experience.

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Complete 5 weekly Modifier Missions

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Deep Field Team Supporter
Become a Deep Field Team Supporter!

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Complete a Challenge level 2 Mission

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1K

Deep Field Team Protector
Become a Deep Field Team Protector!

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Complete a Challenge level 3 Mission

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200
200
200
200

Deep Field Team Hero
Become a Deep Field Team Hero!

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Complete a Challenge level 4 Mission

0 / 1

200
200
1
200
200
1

Deep Field Team Legend
Become the Deep Field Team Legend!

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Complete a Challenge level 5 Mission

0 / 1

200
200
150
100
1
200
200
150
100
1

Final Extraction
Prepare for the ultimate battle of survival against the Horde!

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Complete the final wave of Survive the Horde in. a 140+ zone

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10
10

Weekly Quests

Storm Surge (Weekly)
The battle continues. Complete the Storm Surge challenge!

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Complete the final wave of the Storm Surge challenge

0 / 1

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56K

Low Gravity (Weekly)
The battle continues. Complete the Low Gravity challenge!

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Complete the final wave of the Low Gravity challenge

0 / 1

82K
500
82K
500

Melee Mayhem (Weekly)
The battle continues. Complete the Melee Mayhem challenge!

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Complete the final wave of the Melee Mayhem challenge

0 / 1

82K
82K

Hasty Husks (Weekly)
The battle continues. Complete the Hasty Husks challenge!

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Complete the final wave of the Hasty Husks challenge

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82K
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82K
500

Windswept (Weekly)
The battle continues. Complete the Windswept challenge!

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Complete the final wave of the Windswept challenge

0 / 1

82K
82K

Slow Burn (Weekly)
The battle continues. Complete the Slow Burn challenge!

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Complete the final wave of the Slow Burn challenge

0 / 1

82K
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82K
500

Unflappable Husks (Weekly)
The battle continues. Complete the Unflappable Husks challenge!

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Complete the final wave of the Unflappable Husks challenge

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82K
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82K
500

Fast Forward (Weekly)
The battle continues. Complete the Fast Forward challenge!

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Complete the final wave of the Fast Forward challenge

0 / 1

82K
82K

Smog of War (Weekly)
The battle continues. Complete the Smog of War challenge!

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Complete the final wave of the Smog of War challenge

0 / 1

82K
82K

The Floor is Lava (Weekly)
The battle continues. Complete The Floor is Lava challenge!

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Complete the final wave of The Floor is Lava challenge

0 / 1

82K
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82K
250

Not-Space Rocks (Weekly)
The battle continues. Complete the Not-Space Rocks challenge!

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Complete the final wave of the Not-Space Rocks challenge

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82K
82K

News Tab[]

• In-Game

Image	Description	Date
	Survive the Horde Complete the Survive the Horde Questline to earn two new Constructor Heroes, Hero Recruitment and Weapon Research Vouchers, Core RE-PERK, and more! Survive the Horde will feature a different modifier challenge each week, until it ends with the conclusion of the Scurvy Shoals Venture season on June 18.	April 3rd 2025

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