It appears the passive bonuses do not apply. The active skill buffs do.
I am only concerned of a fix if these bonuses will persist beyond the holiday event.
Clicking to mine doesn't seem to work. Unless it shouldn't than it's perfect! haha. Also It would be nice to be able to transmute more than 5 of any material.
This game has less to do with skill and more with pure luck. The AI isn't that bright, and it doesn't even improve as the levels progress. What changes the difficulty is that the monsters gain more health, and damage.
mind you that's if you're good at tower defence games as is. i'm bummed that little 'map' of how to prepare your defense failed on my last comment lol.
Thanks for the feedback. =)