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Wielders of the Essence

Your troops supply the magic you can use against the horde. Wielders of the Essence is scheduled for November 5 on Windows and Mac.

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In Wielders of the Essence, you head into real-time horde battles with a Wielder and supporting troops, bring back loot, then spend it on buildings that unlock units, spells and skills. The troops are also part of your magic system.

Hunters provide Destruction Essence, which gives you access to spells such as Cold Snap. That freezes enemies and makes them take more damage, so the squad you bring changes your options when the horde closes in. It launches on Windows and Mac on November 5.

Release details

Full release · November 5, 2026 · Windows, Mac. Developed by Lavapotion.

Official images

A Wielder and supporting units surrounded by enemies in a forest arena
Spell effects and damage numbers filling a real-time horde battle
The city-upgrade interface with buildings and unlock choices

Official screenshots supplied by the developer/publisher through Steam. Image selection and release information checked October 24, 2026.