# Elements Defender 3D

> Action-RPG tower defense game with strategic combat and character progression. (iPhone/iPad app by 浩 章.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elements-defender-3d/id575787227 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [浩 章](https://appshunter.io/developer/553383736)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 64 App Store ratings · 940 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 178 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elements-defender-3d/id575787227/reviews.md

## What is Elements Defender 3D?

** Level-up System and Talent System

Player can get growth points by level-up and formulate growing strategy to improve power of defense crystals、young defender and magicrystal.

** New added Nightmare Mode and Hell Mode
After player finishes the campaign mode, Nightmare Mode and Hell Mode will be unlocked to meet different player's needs. In these two modes, player's ability will be largely improved.


** New Staff and Elemental Essence
A more powerful and magnificent staff is added for defender to kill massive enemies. Player can collect Elemental Essence to recast stave, and increase abilities of stave's burning and critical strike etc.

**Hidden Boss Fight
Defeat hidden boss to get the precious loots.

**New Pets and Eggs hatching
More pets and a whole new pet eggs hatching system are added. Collect them to help you defend the Magicrystal.

**More powerful Traps and Guards

Bug fixed in V1.12: 
*IAP problems 
*Rating bugs 
*Some crashes in iPhone4

Thanks GAMEZEBO & Appadvice for reviewing Elements Defender!!

***Featured as Today's Best Apps (18th Dec.) --- From Appadvice 
***"Giving Elements Defender a style of gameplay that’s reminiscent of action RPGs like Torchlight 1 and 2" --- From gamezebo
***"Their teams self made gaming engine looks beautiful and the game plays JUST like they describe" --- From Toucharcade.com
***"Character animations are top class too. The real time shadow on the hero is pretty cool too" --- From Toucharcade.com

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*** Stunning Gameplay and Graphics
-- Gorgeous graphics powered by our SELF-DEVELOPED 3D engine.  
-- Terrific visual graphics and special shadow effects.

*** TD + RPG Mechanics
-- 5 Chapters to choose from: Sanctuary Hallway, NightStone Town, Academy Hall. Central Plaza and Lost Mine.
-- 16 Upgradeable Magic weapons with 3 kinds of magic: FIRE, ICE AND LIGHT. 
-- Activate the towers all over the corners to help defeat the monsters and bosses
-- Pick up coins and Earn free crystals 

*** In-Depth Strategy
-- Use 6 functional POTIONS to help defend the CRYSTAL
-- Set up TRAPS to kill massive monsters.
-- Collect and feed your PETS! They can fight with you!
-- Swap between weapons to defeat different monsters.
-- Unlock the CHALLENGE MODE to see how long you can survive. Earn more coins as you can in Challenge Mode.
-- Get FREE CRYSTALS every 10 mins to upgrade your items.

You are the last Magic Tower Defender! To protect the balance of the mainland, to defeat the invasion of the monsters, you need to defend the last magic crystal with your power! 

Young Defender, Are You Ready?!

Creative TD meets Action-RPG. Pick up your weapons, upgrade the towers, fight with your pets, set up your traps and kill all those monsters!!!  It is time to fight!

******* Will you survive? Young Defender *******

If you really like our game, pleas rate us! Your rating will bring more free updates!!

Follow us:
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## Key features

- Level-up and Talent System
- Nightmare and Hell Modes
- Upgradeable Magic Weapons
- Pets and Egg Hatching
- Traps and Guards
- Hidden Boss Fights
- Stunning 3D Graphics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 crystals | $29.99 | one-time |
| 100000 golds | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5000 crystals | $99.99 | one-time |
| Wizards' weapon pack I | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wizard's weapon pack II | $14.99 | one-time |
| Warrior's weapon pack I | $4.99 | one-time |
| Warrior's weapon pack II | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Elements Defender 3D?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Nostalgic
- 🚀 Addictive
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Good time-passer

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Bugs
- 🔋 Difficulty progression
- 🔋 Monetization issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Freezing issues
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Incorrect item descriptions

**Most requested features**

- More characters and pets
- Multiplayer mode
- Improved tutorial
- More levels and content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 940)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elements-defender-3d/id575787227/reviews.md

### 4/5 — remove ads

*2025-10-03, version 1.72*

i love the game but please add an option to buy remove ads

### 5/5 — Sn

*2023-02-14, version 1.72*

E

### 5/5 — Hi

*2022-11-26, version 1.72*

Good

### 5/5 — Sssss

*2022-11-23, version 1.72*

Ddssss

### 5/5 — Nostalgia

*2022-10-18, version 1.72*

这个游戏可能有10年左右了吧，初中时候玩的，现在毕业在NetEase工作。很怀念，不知道什么原因项目戛然而止，仓促的最后一章，数值都没配完。我很想在网易立项，将这个玩法深挖下去，谱写十年的情怀。
I played this game when I was 12. Now I am working in Netease, a game company. I am going to create another project like this, since it has been parts of my great childhood memories.

### 5/5 — My memory❤️

*2022-09-03, version 1.72*

I played this game at long time ago, and now i can play it again, i miss it so much, so please keep it work and update, love it❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

### 5/5 — Took years of remembering this game

*2022-08-08, version 1.72*

I have old version on my kindle been looking for this game on iPad for years ! Please add this game on Amazon and google play!

### 5/5 — So wonderful

*2022-08-03, version 1.72*

So good game I like game so wonderful 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

### 5/5 — Pet lỗi

*2022-07-07, version 1.72*

Lỗi pet

### 5/5 — 还不错

*2022-06-26, version 1.72*

挺好

## Frequently asked questions about Elements Defender 3D

### What is Elements Defender 3D?

Elements Defender 3D is a mobile game that combines tower defense strategy with action RPG mechanics. Players defend a magic crystal from monster invasions using weapons, traps, pets, and character progression systems.

### What are the key features of Elements Defender 3D?

Key features include a level-up and talent system for character growth, multiple game modes like Nightmare and Hell, upgradeable magic weapons with different elemental types, a pet system with egg hatching, and strategic placement of traps and guards.

### How is Elements Defender 3D monetized?

The game is free to download and play but offers in-app purchases. Players can buy items or currency to enhance their gameplay experience, such as new staffs or Elemental Essence.

### What kind of strategy is involved in Elements Defender 3D?

Strategic depth comes from choosing upgrade paths for defense crystals and characters, selecting the right weapons for different monster types, strategically placing traps, and utilizing pets effectively in combat. Players must also manage resources like coins and crystals.

### What platforms is Elements Defender 3D available on?

While not explicitly stated, the description mentions bug fixes for iPhone 4, indicating compatibility with iOS devices. It is likely also available on Android as a popular mobile gaming platform.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.72 — 2018-06-19

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

1.Fix some bug about for ios11

### 1.71 — 2018-06-01

1. fix some bugs

### 1.70 — 2017-08-14

1. fix some bugs

### 1.59 — 2017-01-03

Update
 1.fix some bug.

### 1.58 — 2016-08-27

1.Add Video Reward.

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