Please be aware that from 7:00 CET on March 10 (10:00 pm PST 3/9), the Conqueror’s Blade servers will be inaccessible. The downtime is expected to last for 8 hours.

• Teutatis (EU3) will be merged into Crystal Sea (EU1)
  
• Empyros (EU4) will be merged into Sicania (EU2)

To cover any questions you might have about the transferral process, please refer to the FAQ. Meanwhile, stay tuned to our Discord channel in case of any immediate server updates.

The Northmen are preparing to assault Conqueror’s Blade when http://[url=https://conqblade.com/news/756]Season VII: Wolves of Ragnarok[/url] launches on March 18. Gathering supplies, sharpening their axes, and braiding their beards (yes, even the Shieldmaidens) - all keen to prove their worth so that in the final reckoning they might ascend to the halls of Valhalla. Among their seemingly unstoppable ranks, no unit is more thirsty for a glorious end than that of the Berserkers.

Though something of a cliche, the modern image of a berserker is largely accurate. The Old Norse word berserkr is understood to mean “bear-shirt”, which through the ages has been reinterpreted to mean bare-chested, giving us the enduring visage of the raging barbarian in furry underpants that has become such a staple of fantasy and historical fiction. Were you to fully clothe the berserker in animal skins, the wild-eyed warrior, axes akimbo, charging forward with no regard for personal safety, pretty much nails it.

The modern meaning of “berserk” (as in ‘a murderous frenzy’), alludes to the worshipping of bears (as well as wolves and boars within other clans). By wearing an animal’s skin and assuming its form and manner, the committed warrior hoped to acquire its ferocity in battle, thinking themselves immune to the wounds that might fell others. The abundance of certain types of mushroom and seeds found in Viking graves suggest that a berserker’s self-induced hysteria may well have been augmented with hallucinogenic plants. However, regardless of how they prepared for a battle, there’s no doubt that berserkers were an effective force in the midst of one.



While there’s no shortage of lightly-armoured, heavily-armed melee fighting units in Conqueror’s Blade, by introducing Berserkers we are fully embracing what has become an enduring archetype. Moreover, we can pitch the iconic Norse warriors against those from across the medieval world that they’d never had the chance to cross swords (or axes) with otherwise. 

There is no subtlety to a Berserker unit. It exists for one purpose and for one purpose only: to engage an enemy directly and to tear them apart as quickly as possible so that the frenzy can begin anew. There are unit formations for the Berserker commander to consider, one to lessen the threat of incoming ranged attacks and another to brace against a foolhardy foe, but these are game formalities. Simply put, if a Berserker unit isn’t engaged in battle, it should either have been wiped out or the battle declared over. Any other scenario would be a dereliction of duty on the part of the warlord.

As well as swinging their double axes with ursine efficiency, Berserkers can deploy a devastating charge that will claw into almost any enemy, before engaging the floored foe. Having consumed large quantities of certain substances prior to battle, Berserkers are also able to enter a frenzied state for a short period of time, during which the unit will be able to increase its already savage attacks while apparently laughing in the face of death itself.

Stay tuned to the official website and our social channels for more news on Season VII: Wolves of Ragnarok before its launch on March 18! For further reading on Viking berserkers, check out History Extra.

Season VII: Wolves of Ragnarok is coming to Conqueror’s Blade on March 18, bringing with it a tide of new units from the Northmen faction to unlock. To mark International Women’s Day, the first Season VII unit we’d like to share with you is an all-female taskforce of warriors armed to the hilt with shields, swords, and spears: Shieldmaidens.

Historians contest whether or not shieldmaidens were as prevalent in Germanic and Viking cultures as many believe. While making appearances in sagas and historical chronicles such as 'Hervarar saga ok Heidreks' and Gesta Danorum, the texts make clear that the heroics and deeds of figures like Hervor and Inghen Ruaidh defy the expectations of their gender. Nevertheless, archaeological finds like the Birka grave, a woman buried with weapons and board game pieces thought to represent strategic thinking, confirm the existence of high-ranking female warriors in Viking society.



The reputation of shieldmaidens persists in Norse mythology, in which the legendary Valkyries were said to ride into battle on behalf of the god Odin. They would choose the warriors destined to die, then escort the einherjar to Valhalla and the hall of the slain. Reaching into modern-day popular culture, the legends and inspiration behind shieldmaidens have given rise to famous characters like Eowyn, the shieldmaiden of Rohan in The Lord of the Rings, Kattegat’s formidable ruler Lagertha in Vikings, and the Marvel Comics superheroine Valkyrie.

The introduction of Shieldmaidens was an important opportunity for us to make a great unit inspired by women in Viking and Germanic societies, who often enjoyed more rights and freedom than women in many other civilisations in the same era. We wanted to introduce a unit in Season VII that portrayed female warriors as a part of a militaristic society. They would be respected and feared in the same way as their male counterparts, raiding and battling in the same vein as brutal warriors.

In Conqueror’s Blade lore, Shieldmaidens are the armed wing of the Cult of Freyja, goddess of love, fertility, sex, war, gold, and magic. In peacetime, these women serve as bodyguards in the households of highborn families, and sometimes as guardians of sacred places such as temples, groves, or stone circles. On the battlefield they are like incarnations of the valkyries, fighting with sword and spear at the side of their leader. Legend has it that when shieldmaidens sound their battle-cry, their allies will follow them into even the most desperate melee.



Shieldmaidens are unique because they’re a hybrid unit, equipped with not only shields but two different weapons. You can switch between fighting with swords and spears to your tactical advantage, with spears inflicting debuffs on enemies and benefiting from a longer reach, and swords dealing more damage at a closer range. Spear-wielding Shieldmaidens are also especially effective against cavalry units. Ensure that you switch when necessary to adapt to your current situation!

In the spirit of the iconic shield wall tactic, Shieldmaidens can encircle their commanding warlord, and move while holding formation and offering excellent protection. When using this ability with spears equipped, the unit will maintain formation and defend, whereas equipping swords will make the Shieldmaidens act more aggressively if enemies get too close.

Stay tuned to the official website and our social channels for more news on Season VII: Wolves of Ragnarok before its launch on March 18! For further reading on Viking shieldmaidens, check out Sky History, and visit History for more information on life for women in the Viking Age.

Stay on top of the latest news and events in Conqueror’s Blade every month! Let’s take a look at what’s being lined up for March.

UNTIL MARCH 8: FREE BANNERS
Available until midnight server time on March 8 are not one but two limited edition banners. The Flora and Fauna Banner and the Warrior Rose Banner celebrate World Wildlife Day and International Women’s Day respectively. Both are available for FREE, only from MY.GAMES Market.

UNTIL MARCH 9: 30% SALE

We are coming towards the close of Season VI: Scourge of Winter, and to celebrate we’re having an end-of-season sale featuring a massive 30% discount on a whole range of attires, skins, consumables and other cosmetics. Make sure you pick up a bargain before the new season gets going!

MARCH 10: EU SERVER MERGE

To ensure a more dynamic series of Territory Wars and to enhance matchmaking throughout the coming season, there will be a reorganisation of the four current EU servers on March 10. Specifically, Teutatis (EU3) will be merged into Crystal Sea (EU1), while at the same time Empyros (EU4) will be merged into Sicania (EU2). Make sure you read the FAQ so that you’re prepared for the big day.

MARCH 11: THE CLASH

The battle for Augolia will define Season VI, but The Clash, the all-star battle between MY.GAMES and the Content Creators, is something that will echo across the generations. Or, it might not. Just in case, tune in to watch events unfold so that you can tell your grandchildren that you were there.

FROM MARCH 18: SEASON VII: WOLVES OF RAGNAROK

The big news this month is that March 18 marks the start of Season VII: Wolves of Ragnarok. It’s a massive update that will feature three new units (which we’ll be revealing soon), a brand-new Siege map, and will allow you to augment weapons and armour with Runes. Being Viking-themed, the lore underpinning the release is well worth a read!

EVERY THURSDAY: CONQUEROR’S BLADE ON TWITCH

Join the Community Team on the official MY.GAMES and Conqueror’s Blade Twitch channel every Thursday at 20:00 CET throughout March:

Follow Conqueror’s Blade on Twitch, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Discord for more of the latest news throughout February. You can also subscribe to the official newsletter to get awesome content straight to your inbox. See you on the battlefield!

IMPORTANT: The dates and content featured in this article may be subject to change. Please stay tuned to official Conqueror’s Blade channels for further news and announcements.

In recognition of International Women’s Day, we are starting the weekend with a massive 50% boost to Hero XP that will apply to all matchmaking battles across all servers until midnight (server time) on March 8.

You may also have noticed the Warrior Rose Banner appear in MY.GAMES Market, which is FREE to claim for all those that wish to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women through the ages.

Be quick to claim your spoils, as both the banner and the XP boost will no longer be available from midnight on Monday (March 8).

After a long and bloody war and a devastating winter, the start of spring brought hope. The Scourge of Winter lay dead with his Archons, the Desecrators had been cleared out of Ostaria, and for the kingdom of Ungverija, a new era of peace and plenty seemed to be dawning.

The cost of raising armies in winter had been considerable, but with a grateful and newly-liberated neighbour to the north–ruled by a new monarch following the abdication of old King Conrad’s abdication–and the agents of the Merchant’s Guild bringing bustling trade to the streets of Turul Város, only the most mealy-mouthed pessimists would disagree that the future looked a little brighter.

However, there were signs that all was not well in the kingdom. Farmers reported an increasing number of wolf attacks on livestock, mostly in the east of the kingdom around Vajk’s Lake. A beast-like howling could be heard echoing across the water at night, and strange lights were seen flickering in the deep forests. Peasants barred their doors at sundown, village watchmen patrolled in pairs, and even the highborn kept loaded firearms at hand before settling down to restless sleep. Soon, people started to go missing too, and rumours began to circulate that something evil had crept down into the kingdom while the armies of Turul Város were liberating the North.

The guards on duty in Turul Város were met with an unexpected sight one day when a bearded barbarian warrior approached the gates. He was a man of the Northlands, clad in iron and furs, carrying a war horn, and with an honour guard at his back. As the host marched closer, the captain of the watch was surprised to see that his bodyguards were all women.



The warrior identified himself as Jarl Ulvar, a leader of the Northmen, who revealed that he was on a mission from the High Kin to kill the renegade warlord Guthrom Red-Eye. The man had fled justice in his homeland along with a band of his most devout followers, all calling themselves the Sons of Fenrir. Until such time that Guthrom and his men could be apprehended, Ulvar offered the Ungverijans the services of his army. Before anyone could ask to see this army, Ulvar slung his horn from his shoulder, blew it once, and summoned a great host of axe-toting warriors from the treeline behind him.

Meanwhile, on the banks of the Kiralyi river, Guthrom Red-Eye and his followers were finishing a final ceremony: a ritual sacrifice to the wolf-god Fenrir. The signs had been seen, the appropriate offerings made, and now the Sons of Fenrir set out for battle. Howling like a pack of hellhounds, they descended on defenceless villages and merchant caravans, burning and killing without pity.

Guthrom’s followers would begin with a shock attack, then the survivors would be offered the choice: Guthrom as your king, or be next on the altar. By this method, a small kingdom was sliced out of Ungverija which attracted every kind of brigand and bandit to the service of Jarl Guthrom…


The story continues in Season VII: Wolves of Ragnarok, launching as a free update for Conqueror’s Blade on March 18!

To celebrate the announcement of Season VII: Wolves of Ragnarok, we are kicking off a massive end-of-season sale on select cosmetic and essential consumable items. Now you can get yourself fully kitted out for what promises to be one of the biggest and most eagerly anticipated seasons in Conqueror’s Blade history!

Among the items enjoying a 30% discount are hero and units attires, weapon and mount skins, banners, dyes, XP cards and much, much more. Check out the full list of sale items below.

30% OFF CONSUMABLES 
30% OFF HERO, UNIT AND HORSE ATTIRE
30% OFF WEAPON SKINS & BANNERS
Discounts are available in-game and via MY.GAMES Market, but don’t take too long browsing the aisles as the sale period is due to end at midnight (server time) on March 9!

The Sons of Fenrir – demented worshippers of an ancient wolf-god – are unleashed. Seeking to enthrone their leader as king by any means necessary, they ravage the land of Ungverija and issue dire threats of ritual sacrifice to any who oppose them. Rising to the threat, a brave band of Northmen marches into the unknown to put an end to the madness of their wayward kin and save the land from destruction...

It is a time of axes. It is a time of shields. It is a time of wolves. Embark on an epic new saga in Season VII: Wolves of Ragnarok, coming to Conqueror’s Blade as a free update on March 18!

THREE NEW UNITS: NORTHMEN

With Ungverija teetering on the brink of war and wolves clawing at the gates, you need warriors. Three brand-new units are coming in Season VII inspired by the ferocious Vikings who once ruled the waves and raided across the shores of Europe and beyond. Complete Unit Challenges throughout the season to reinforce your armies with Northmen, then embark on a new Seasonal Campaign with seasoned warriors at your side!

BESIEGE A NEW MAP

The Northmen are accomplished tacticians well-versed in the art of siege warfare. With the thunderous fury of the Allfather spurring your blades and engines, defend or lay siege to an all-new 15 vs. 15 Siege Battle map inspired by Norse architecture and settlements!

NEW FEATURE: RUNES

What destiny will the seeress unearth in your Runes? New to Season VII, Runes are sacred artefacts that can be attached to your warlord’s weapon, helmet, and armour to improve attributes such as health, attack, and defence, as well as providing other special bonuses. A number of Runes can be equipped at any one time, opening up entirely new possibilities for customisation and strategy in Conqueror’s Blade!

BATTLE PASS: TREASURES OF ASGARD

Spoils fit for the Æsir can be earned by completing Seasonal Challenges, amassing Glory, and levelling up throughout Season VII! The Battle Pass grants access to over 100 levels of Premium rewards, with Thegn’s Hero Attire available as an instant unlock when purchased. Take arms to add Sleipnir’s Mount Attire, Tyr’s Warband Unit Attire, the legendary Odin’s Hero Attire, and lots more treasures to your armoury throughout Season VII! If you want to play for free, the Free Pass includes a generous trove of rewards too, including a new weapon skin and player title.

Stay tuned for more details about the units, map, and features of Season VII: Wolves of Ragnarok over the coming weeks! Get updates delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing to the official newsletter. You can also follow Conqueror’s Blade on Twitch, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Discord!

Season VI: Scourge of Winter is ending and we are poised to deliver on the rewards for houses, alliances and individuals (some of which we detailed at the start of the Campaign), based on performance and achievement.

IMPORTANT: From the end of scheduled maintenance on March 4, Season VI: Scourge of Winter will officially be over. Until the next season starts, Glory will no longer be issued as a reward for taking part in matchmaking battles, including Expeditions and Free Battles, Territory War battles or general levelling. However, in line with previous seasons, Glory can still be earned from Weekly Challenges, Ciphered Letters and Spymaster's Reports. The Seasonal Store will also remain accessible in its current configuration until a new season begins.

CAMPAIGN REWARDS

FIEF REWARDS

We will be issuing Triumph to all warlords in accordance with the number, type, and level of fiefs their Alliance/Cohort occupies as of March 1, 2021. Imperial Restorationists will gain rewards for all liberated fiefs within their Cohort's region.

Note: Individual warlords will be issued a maximum of 1,000 Triumph from fief rewards.

TITLE REWARDS

In addition to Fief rewards, Triumphs will be issued according to each warlord's Free House/Imperial Restorationist title:

Note: There is no cap on Triumph rewards from title rewards.

Additional Triumph rewards will also be granted to warlords in accordance with their Imperial Restorationists' titles, as well as whether or not they managed to defend Augolia and stop the Free Houses from attaining the title of Hegemon.


HEADWEAR FOR TITLE REWARDS


RANKED BATTLE REWARDS

Ranked Battles for Season VI have ended. Rewards will be issued during scheduled maintenance on March 4, according to each player's Ranked Battle score.

Note: The following rewards stack, so that a Warlord with a Ranked Battle score of over 1,500 will receive the rewards of the preceding tiers.

Please be aware that from 7:00 CET on March 4 (10:00 pm PST 3/3), the Conqueror’s Blade servers will be inaccessible. The downtime is expected to last for 4 hours.

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