Please be aware that from 7:00 CET on January 21 (10:00 pm PST 1/19), the Conqueror’s Blade servers will be inaccessible. The downtime is expected to last for 6 hours.

Please refer to the Patch Notes for documented changes. Meanwhile, stay tuned to our Discord channel in case of any immediate server updates.

Liao’s Rangers are the third unit to ride out from the icy mists of Season VI: Scourge of Winter. Modelled on Fire Lancers, the unit is able to thrive in the harsh Ostarian winter while withstanding the most searing battlefield attacks.



Unlocking

You first need a unit of Fire Lancers to promote. You will receive one after completing the first stage of Season VI unit challenges. After Stage 4 you will receive the Liao’s Rangers Promotion, which will allow you to promote your Fire Lancers into a unit of Liao’s Rangers. The new unit will carry over all Unit XP and its level and doctrines, while Veterancy Points will be returned. You can read more about Promoted Units here.




Gameplay

More firework than firearm, the Fire Lance is a curious weapon. Devastating at close range, its wielder can simply “fire and forget” as they close ranks with the enemy, before turning their literal boomstick into a crude but effective cudgel. Liao’s Rangers have taken this tactic to the extreme, and can to order a point-blank Bludgeon shot to soak up increased amounts of incoming ranged damage, before cracking skulls and taking names with a withering Blunt attack. A unit of Liao’s Rangers doesn’t deviate much from the Fire Lancer template, but you get more proverbial bang for your buck.



Progression

Liao’s Rangers have a maximum unit level of 30, with Veterancy Points investable across two branches. The top branch generally improves the unit’s Fire Lance ability, later unlocking and augmenting the Blast skill. The lower branch favours the unit’s melee abilities by increasing Bludgeon damage and reducing the skill’s cooldown.



Just the facts: Liao’s Rangers (5-star, cavalry)



NOTE: The above information is correct as of the time of publication. Please check in-game for the most up-to-date unit information.

To celebrate the weekend, for every matchmaking battle you complete between now and 23:59 (server time) on January 18, you will be rewarded with 15% extra Glory to help improve your Season VI Nobility Ranking. Don’t forget you can also invest in a Battle Pass to maximise those rewards as you ascend to greatness! 

If Grandfather Frost didn’t bring you all the presents you wanted, you can still treat yourself to new supplies and spoils in the January Mega Sale! We’ve slashed prices on cosmetics, consumables, and Premium time, with discounts of up to 25% available in-game and from MY.GAMES Market.



15% OFF CONSUMABLES




15% OFF HERO, UNIT AND HORSE ATTIRE




15% OFF WEAPON SKINS & BANNERS


UP TO 25% OFF PREMIUM TIME

• 7-Day Premium Account– 10% off!
• 30-Day Premium Account– 15% off!
• 90-Day Premium Account– 20% off!
• 180-Day Premium Account– 25% off!

RARE HERO ATTIRE AVAILABLE IN-GAME

You can now purchase the Immortal Hero Attire and Overlord Hero Attire in-game! They’re available at a 15% introductory discount until January 20:



Overlord Hero Attire:Only the mightiest warriors are worthy of this nigh-impenetrable armour, said to have once belonged to one of the greatest knights in the land.



Immortal Hero Attire:This elite armour bears the furious visage of a war god.

The January Mega Sale is active now through the end of January 20.

Please be aware that from 7:00 CET on January 14 (10:00 pm PST 1/14), the Conqueror’s Blade servers will be inaccessible. The downtime is expected to last for 6 hours.

Please refer to the Patch Notes for documented changes. Meanwhile, stay tuned to our Discord channel in case of any immediate server updates.

Battles for regional capitals are returning! Throughout Season VI: Scourge of Winter, we will continue to host these epic Territory War battles across Stage 4 and Stage 5. New to this season, all accessible regional capitals will remain in play during Stage 5, even after the core capital is open for conquest.
 




AMASSING INFLUENCE

The ability to wage war for control of regional capital, as well as the season’s core capital, is dependent on an alliance’s ability to amass Influence prior to mounting an attack. In order to declare war on a region’s capital, an alliance must have 3,000 Influence in that same region. To subsequently declare war on the core capital, an alliance must have amassed 4,000 Influence (from Ostaria, in the case of Season VI). 

Accessible regions and the designated core region will change from season to season, depending on its lore, timeline, and themes. However, aside from the status of a region’s capital in separating a season’s champions from the runners-up, the only fundamental difference between the regions is that all core region fiefs (Ostaria for Season VI) will award alliances with 30% more Influence than those in other regions.
 




DECLARING WAR AND COMMENCING AN ATTACK

Without the required levels of Influence, an alliance cannot declare war on a capitol. The only circumstances in which an alliance can fight for a capital otherwise is to aid in its defence or if a battle in which the alliance was able to join is already underway. If the alliance subsequently loses a battle that reduces its Influence below the required amount, it will no longer be in a position to declare war on the capital. 

There is a strict order in which alliances that successfully declare war on a capital city will be allowed to fight for its control once Territory War preparation is concluded:

• Alliances will be ordered from high to low depending on their Influence (regional or total, depending on the capital being targetted).
• If alliances have equal Influence, those that declared war first will take precedence.
• Following this order alliances may contend for the capital.
• The ruling house of an alliance will always be placed first in the attack order.

Once a battle is underway, the order of attack can only be changed under the following circumstances. In all cases the house or alliance will be placed last in the attack order:

• If an alliance fails to launch an attack within three minutes after gaining the ability to do so.
• If an alliance fails to successfully occupy the city.
• If an eligible house successfully declares war against the city while Territory War is in progress.
• If for some reason a house is removed from the attack order and is subsequently able to rejoin.

IMPERIAL RESTORATIONISTS: IN DEFENCE OF THE REALM

Members of Imperial Restorationist forces (Cohorts and Legions) cannot declare war on a regional capital, only fight to defend those that have yet to be taken by a player alliance. Once a city is occupied by an alliance, it can only be targetted by other alliances. Access to capital city battles is further limited to Imperial Restorationist ranked Decanos or Patrol Leader and above.

One benefit of defending a regional capital on behalf of Imperial Restorationists is that Unit Kits are not consumed in the course of a battle.




SOME GREAT REWARDS

Controlling regional capitals and, more specifically, the core capital, is what separates the victors from the vanquished when eventually a season comes to an end.


Liege leaders that are awarded the nobility rank of Hegemon or Monarch (it’s not possible to attain both or multiples of either) will also receive regal attires in keeping with their status and the themes of the recently-concluded season. Officers and other alliance members who took part in the season’s climactic battles and remain members during the close season will also receive rewards for their effort and achievements. As with nobility ranks, alliance members will not receive multiple rewards for taking multiple capitals - only the highest level of reward will apply. These rewards will be announced in detail at the end of each season.

Finally, with great rewards come great responsibilities: The occupier of a capital city will receive a tribute to reflect its economic and social importance, in return for which all players will continue to enjoy full access to its goods and services. Unlike other fiefs, the owner of a capital city will not be allowed to install upgrades and change permissions that favour one group of players over another. Even under occupation, capitals are the hub of each region and must retain some autonomy.

There’s no shortage of units that specialise in coming to the aid of stricken Warlords and fighting to protect them from enemy onslaughts. What sets Armiger Lancers apart from other bodyguard units is their speed and impact.

The second unit to be released as part of Season VI: Scourge of Winter, this Promoted Unit excels at charging over the proverbial hill at the eleventh hour. It can then disappear over the horizon just as quickly, causing no small amount of mischief along the way.



Unlocking

You first need a unit of Yeomen to promote. You will receive one after completing the first stage of Season VI unit challenges. After Stage 3 you will receive the Armiger Lancers Promotion, which will allow you to promote your Yeomen to a unit of Armiger Lancers. The new unit will carry over all Unit XP and its level and doctrines, while Veterancy Points will be returned. You can read more about Promoted Units here.





Gameplay

Promoted Units have so far offered improvements across the board when compared to a base unit’s stats. In the case of Armiger Lancers the improvements are more modest, which is made up for by a significant increase in the unit’s Health Attribute. This is to be expected, given that the unit specialises in hit-and-run strikes against overwhelming odds to hopefully save a warlord from an unwanted respawn. This more specialised role is reflected in the unit’s Cover Commander and Gallop Orders. However, should Armiger Lancers be engaged longer than anticipated, the Heavy Armour and Undying Service Traits, combined with their boosted Health Attribute, should provide enough steeliness to see a battle through.




Progression

Armiger Lancers have a maximum unit level of 18, with Veterancy Points investable across two branches. Both extend the unit’s attacking attributes in different ways: The top branch offers more offensive options by increasing mobility and weapon penetration, while the lower branch affords the unit more protection and an increased rate of self-healing. Fight harder or fight longer, in other words!





Just the facts: Armiger Lancers (4-star, cavalry)



NOTE: The above information is correct as of the time of publication. Please check in-game for the most up-to-date unit information.

 

Ranked Battles are back for Season VI and will be accessible until February 28! Check out the updated Event Schedule to plan your ascent through the ranks!

Unlike regular matchmaking battles, from which you primarily earn Bronze and XP, ranked battles are all about creating a persistent record of where you sit alongside other heros. Your efforts will still reward you with experience and go towards fulfilling quest objectives (although you won’t receive any Bronze), but ranked matchmaking is primarily about establishing an evolving order of dominance.   

It’s not just about bragging rights, of course. As well as ranks to ascend by earning points, there are weekly and season rewards to unlock - including a choice of units attires, so that your opponents will soon know who they are up against! 

You can always check out your current rank by pressing J and selecting the Ranked Battle tab.

Matchmaking Ranks 

The Maps

Ranked Rewards
 


Ranked Battle Rules

• Season VI Ranked Battles are scheduled to run from January 8 until February 28.
• Characters must be level 100 or above to take part in Ranked Battles.
• Player groups are limited to 3 members.
• *Above Gladiator, players within a group must all be within one rank of one another. (Eg: If one player is ranked Arena Hero, the others must either be Arena Hero or Gladiator, or Arena Hero and Imperial Hero)
• Deployable artillery per player is limited to one piece for defenders and two for attackers.
• Units do not endure permanent losses.
• In-game currency is not given out as a reward for participation.
• Rewards will be distributed weekly and after the conclusion of a season, as appropriate.
• The rules, schedule and rewards for Ranked Battles are subject to change, although we will endeavour to keep you updated prior to any happening.   

Starting TODAY at 09:00 (server time) and lasting until 23:59 on Monday, January 11, all battles initiated through matchmaking will earn combatants - warlords and their loyal units - an XP bonus of 15%. So, if you’ve been looking for an excuse to improve yourself and your troops, you now have one!

Halberdiers have tended to be seen as underwhelming when compared to Spear Sergeants. However, with the ability to now transform the unit into Landsknechts as part of Season VI: Scourge of Winter, the Promoted Unit not only boasts commendable defensive attributes, it has an arsenal of attack-minded Traits and Orders to ensure it worthy of inclusion in any warband.  




Unlocking

You first need a unit of Halberdiers to promote. You will receive one after completing the first stage of Season VI unit challenges. After Stage Two you will receive Halberdiers Promotion Privilege, which will allow you to promote your Halberdiers to a unit of Landsknechts. The new unit will carry over all Unit XP, its level and doctrines, while Veterency Points will be returned. You can read more about Promoted Units here.





Gameplay

As with many Promoted Units, Landsknechts offer only a marginal improvement on its base unit in terms of stats, but this isn’t to be overlooked when those improvements are across the board. What distinguishes Landsknechts above Halberdiers are its ranges of Traits and Orders, which extend its offensive options with a Battle Charge, Quick Strikes and a Stab and Hook Order than inflicts bleeding damage.    ,


 

Progression

Landsknechts have a maximum unit level of 18, with Veterancy Points investable across two branches. Both extend the unit’s attacking attributes in different ways: The top branch offers more attacking options, such as by unlocking the Wedge formation, while the lower branch allows improvements to the units damage-dealing attributes.   

 


Just the facts: Landsknechts (3-star, melee)



NOTE: The above information is correct as of the time of publication. Please check in-game for the most up-to-date unit information.