When Season VIII: Dynasty launches on July 8, all players will start their journeys in a brand-new region: Longting. This expansive, golden land is inspired by China and East Asia, influences clear in its architecture, landscapes, cultures, and warriors. 

Longting is surrounded by hills and mountains that form natural borders, defences that have long deterred enemies of the ruling Qian Dynasty from launching incursions here. The region borders the nomad-settled Steppes in the north, while its southern and eastern reaches consist of rich, fertile lands that are suitable for farming and herding horses. Its forestry and agricultural industries are of great importance, as many of its provinces rely on the grain grown, wood harvested, and horses bred here for both everyday life and war provisions. The rivers flowing here make it especially easy to transport goods throughout Longting.

The western regions of Longting feature harsh, arid terrain, unsuitable for farming. Resources are incredibly scarce here, making life hard for the small part of the population living here.

The central southeastern parts of Longting are prosperous areas, with the capital of Hao Jing serving as the beginning of the Golden Road, a recently-opened trade route that connects Longting to the wider world of Conqueror’s Blade; a vital connection between the east and west. The area is, naturally, filled with merchants selling precious goods from across the known world.

Get ready to explore Longting and its capital, Hao Jing, when Season VIII: Dynasty launches on July 8!

A golden age is coming to Conqueror’s Blade when Season VIII: Dynasty launches on July 8. This new season, inspired by China’s Tang Dynasty era, will introduce four news units from the in-game Qian Dynasty faction to reinforce your armies. Today, we’re going to take a closer look at a band of spiritual warriors: Cudgel Monks (3-Star).

There are many records of holy men and women waging wars throughout history in spite of their faith. Bishop Heahmund took arms in defence of Wessex and was struck down by Halfdan Ragnarsson’s Danes at the Battle of Meretun in AD 871, monastic military orders like the Knights Templar and the Teutonic Order were initially founded to protect Christian pilgrims, and the concept of warrior monks is a common element across Asian cultures. In Sikhism, a Sant Sipahi (meaning Saint-Soldier) is a Sikh who follows the spiritual and martial teachings of Guru Hargobind. In Japan, the Buddhist sōhei were an order of warrior monks born out of and sustained by, periods of imperial rebellion.



Perhaps one of the best-known examples of warrior monks is that of the legendary Shaolin Monastery in Dengfeng, China. The Indian Buddhist monk Bodhidharma was its first abbot in the early sixth century and is credited with training the very first Shaolin monks in what would become one of the world’s most famous martial arts: Shaolin Kung Fu. Though the monks led a largely peaceful, meditative way of life, frequent incursions forced their hand and often saw them fighting invaders off from Shaolin. 

In the wake of an uprising and the assassination of the Sui Dynasty’s Emperor Yang in AD 618, the general and future Emperor Li Yuan attempted to retake the city of Luoyang, but soon found himself staring down defeat when his forces were wildly outnumbered by reinforcements. In the midst of the chaos and bloodshed, it was said that 13 Shaolin monks could be seen fighting off invaders in the heart of the city and helped turn the tide to an eventual victory for Li Yuan. The monks were honoured by the new Emperor of the ascendant Tang Dynasty, who granted them the rights to train their warrior monks and dubbed Shaolin a “supreme temple”.



In Conqueror’s Blade, doctrines of harmony have long prevailed in the lands west of Hao Jing, but even a land as harmonious as this cannot enjoy peace forever. The Cudgel Monks, like their historical counterparts, are a monastic order of spiritual warriors who detest war yet fight when they must. These benevolent monks are said to be favoured by the gods and use their blessed martial arts abilities to safeguard those in need. When they come down the mountain and return to the world, they do so to eradicate evil and preserve good. 

The Cudgel Monks dress in narrow-sleeved robes, are quick to act and are adept at using staves. Though not as sharp or daunting as a blade, their staves strike swiftly and deal considerable levels of continuous damage. Following a momentum-building charge towards enemies, the Monks can unleash a powerful flying kick to hit hard and break ranks.



Cudgel Monks function as a highly effective defensive unit. Though they lack armour, they have formations designed to avoid taking ranged damage and to make themselves into a tighter, compact unit; a smaller target that can hit harder when charging for a deadly strike. Their assorted traits are highly effective in hindering the enemy, too: while under attack, Cudgel Monks will gain defence points and refill their health every second; they can also deal additional damage to cavalry units while slowing said unit’s movement speed, and reduce all enemies’ movement speed with every strike.

Stay tuned to the official website and our social channels for more news on Season VIII: Dynasty before its launch on July 8! For further reading on the Shaolin monks, check out Learn Religions and Nspirement.

Season VIII: Dynasty will introduce a new weapon class: the Pike. It will be the first addition to the player arsenal since the Maul in Season III, and will bring the total number of hero weapon classes in the game to a satisfying twelve! 



The pike is one of the most important defensive weapons in the entire history of warfare. Evolved from the humble spear to better deter cavalry units with their heavier, shorter lances (which also evolved from the spear, of course), the pike and its many variants became as ubiquitous across the ancient battlefields of Greece and Rome as during the wars of the Renaissance almost 2,000 years later, when mass-produced firearms finally made the weapon untenable.



Warriors of the Qian Dynasty, the new faction joining the game in Season VIII, wield the Pike in tribute to the stories of a mighty general who, outnumbered in the face of many foes, cut his hair and hid within a monastery to escape his pursuers. While in hiding, he studied the monks’ mantras and became a skilled martial artist, melding their quarterstaff techniques with military weaponry to create a unique spear style.

In-game, the pike is already well established as the weapon of choice for some of the most effective and versatile units in the game. For the dedicated hero looking to specialise in the Pike when it becomes available, it will remain a weapon of immense reach, able to keep attackers at bay like no other. However, it will also be a weapon that demands respect - as much from those utilising it as those that face it, with a selection of skills aimed to compliment well-timed attacks to create powerful combos.



We will have a full guide to the new Pike class, including a rundown of its traits and abilities, soon after the weapon is deployed as part of Season VIII. More soon!

Sovereigns are a premium currency in Conqueror’s Blade that can be spent on all manner of shiny cosmetics and special items. If you’re running low or simply looking to top up, you can make a huge saving for a limited time only.


15,000 Sovereigns are currently only $99.99/€99.99, a saving of over $50/€50 off the base value! Act quickly - this is a one-time offer that’s set to end on June 28 at 12:00 CEST, and it’s also limited to one purchase per account.

Make a savvy saving today!

Wield the brand-new Pike weapon class in Season VIII: Dynasty and receive bonus content at launch when you preorder! Two Packs are now available from MY.GAMES Market: the humble Pike Jiangjun Class Pack contains a Pike Class Unlock plus a handful of skills to get you started, while the Pike Shifu Class Pack lets you master the Pike with a new weapon skin, avatar, and Hero Attire.

The following Class Packs are now available from MY.GAMES Market until server maintenance for Season VIII begins on July 8:
HOW TO REDEEM: To unlock your Class Pack contents on July 8, press F5 to open the Season menu, access Unit Challenges, and redeem the stages granted by your chosen Class Pack.

If you’re not planning to preorder either of these Packs, all of their contents will also be available to unlock via free in-game challenges after the launch of Season VIII: Dynasty. These Packs are simply time-savers for the busier warlords and budding Pike aficionados who can’t wait to get stuck in!

IMPORTANT: You can only purchase EITHER the Pike Jiangjun Class Pack (Preorder) OR the Pike Shifu Class Pack (Preorder) a maximum of once per character. Do not purchase the Pike Jiangjun or Pike Shifu Class Packs from MY.GAMES Market if you have already purchased it in-game.



A new golden age is about to begin. Read more about Season VIII: Dynasty in our official announcement!

The Blue Swan Hero Attire and Winter Knight Hero Attire are two of the most iconic cosmetic items of the last few seasons, and both are available in their respective Collector’s Packs with a massive 40% discount!

The Soaring Sapphire and Dark Solstice Collector’s Packs are also packed with Optimal Artillery, Silver and Premium Account. Both will remain discounted as part of the Steam Summer Sale until 19:05 CEST on July 8.

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If you’ve been planning to move to a different server, now is the time to put those plans into action as applications are now being accepted for cross-server transfers. We can also reveal that all transfers will be taking place during scheduled maintenance on Thursday July 1.

Don’t forget that you need to successfully apply in-game before 12:00 CEST on June 30 to be eligible for a transfer. Each transfer costs 1,000 Sovereigns and the characters must have left their house or cohort for the application to proceed.

For a full timetable and any answers to your questions, check out the server transfer FAQ. Please also join us in the Conqueror’s Blade Discord channel for any changes that may occur.

We’re pleased to announce that you can now log in to the MY.GAMES App using your Steam account! Simply log in, verify your attempt with Steam Guard, and you’re all set.

MY.GAMES App is a companion app that will make accessing MY.GAMES Store and its services easier and more secure. Protect your account with two-factor authentication, and be the first to know about events taking place in your favourite games – including Conqueror’s Blade!

Download it for free from the App Store on iOS or Google Play on Android today!

A new golden age is about to begin in Conqueror’s Blade, and you can prepare for Season VIII: Dynasty by pre-purchasing the Season VIII Battle Pass! You’ll be able to earn exclusive rewards right away when the new season launches on July 8, with instant in-game rewards available to enjoy today alongside a host of exciting pre-season content.



BATTLE PASS

The Battle Pass is your key to unlocking over 100 levels of rewards throughout Season VIII. Fight and raise your Nobility Tier by earning Glory through the new Campaign and Seasonal Challenges. Champions of the Qian Dynasty can earn all-new and exclusive cosmetics, Emotes, currency to exchange for new weapon skins, and so much more. You’ll also receive exclusive Hero Attire straight away when you activate your Battle Pass on July 8!



The following instant rewards are only available when you pre-purchase the Season VIII Battle Pass from MY.GAMES Market before July 8:

• Season VIII Battle Pass: Active from July 8!
• 2x Expedition Paperwork: Redeem them from July 8 to receive 5,000 Glory per item and boost your Battle Pass level.

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• 10x Unit Medals: Each Unit Medal grants 5,000 Unit XP to a selected unit.

• 50,000 Bronze Coins

• 1x Treatise: This allows the War Scholar to excavate ancient battlefields and collect Doctrines to give your units bonuses.

IMPORTANT: The Season VII Battle Pass will be removed from the MY.GAMES Market and Steam on July 2 at 18:00 CEST.

PRE-SEASON CONTENT

We want you to make the most of your rewards and get a bit of practice before Season VIII: Dynasty kicks off a new era of Conqueror’s Blade on July 8. That’s why we’ve prepared a host of thrilling pre-season content to whet your blades in the meantime!

• New Quests: Complete new daily quests from the Warden! Also, there’s a new weekly questline starting at the Auctioneer - finish this first quest to unlock a new one from the Warden on July 1.
• Dasuo Fort (PvE Mode): This mountain stronghold in western Maoyang is a point of great strategic interest. Can you crack its defences? Storm Dasuo Fort from June 24 until July 1!
• Conqueror’s City (Siege Map): This formidable, ancient fortress is a prize coveted by warlords from across the known world. It’s back in Siege rotation, so you can fight for control of it today!
• Rattan Mutiny (PvE Mode): A regiment of the Rattan Army has committed mutiny and started attacking the city. Can you hold out until reinforcements arrive? Fight fire with fire from July 1 until July 8!
• Server Transfers: Want to join your friends on a different server, or fancy a change of scenery? You can now apply for a server transfer until June 30 at 12:00 CEST!

The golden age is coming. Read more about Season VIII: Dynasty in our official announcement!

It’s not too late to secure a front row seat for the first global Conqueror’s Blade competitive tournament, with the first round of the Wolves of Ragnarok Tournament not scheduled to start until 19:00 CEST (10:00 PST). Once you’ve got the snacks in, watch the action unfold on the MY.GAMES Conqueror’s Blade Twitch channel 

Featuring 16 registered teams from across Europe, Russia and North America, eight matches will be played across the next two days, with the Quarter Finals due to take place June 25. You can check out the full tournament schedule, read up on the rules and see what’s at stake for the competitors in this article.



On July 1 we’ll know which of our glorious teams will go on to battle the winners of a competition hosted by Booming Tech; to decide who will be representing the rest of the world in the final showdown.

May the best team win!