Conqueror’s Blade Content Creator Shu is ready to share some very special tips in three select streams. Join Shu and the Community Management team at 17:00 CEST on Monday, April 18, 25, and May 2 over on the official Conqueror’s Blade Twitch channel to learn all about how to take your gameplay to the next level.

Topics will include:

Hero Weapons: Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of the weapon classes, as well as their tasks on the battlefield, both in individual combat and in groups, from beginner to advanced!

Micromanagement: Swot up on unit choices, map awareness, and the connection between weapon classes and your own units.

Offensive and Defensive Tactics: Master how to find gaps, take initiative, and play together effectively, even if you're not in a group.

Don’t miss out on the chance to pick up new tips and tricks to secure victory!

Known today as the food capital of the world, France is famous for its sublime cheese, delectable bread, delicious pastries, and, of course, divine wine. These items were perfected in the Medieval period when the rich discovered far away places with intriguing spices, while peasants had to make do with whatever they could cultivate from the land. Resplendent recipes and delicious staple dishes were created that still grace the lips of locals and tourists to this day.

Let’s explore the food that the people of Medieval France were tucking into and just which mouthwatering meals they were relishing.
The feasts of the aristocracy during Medieval times in France were things to behold; tables laden with meats and breads, all seasoned with the most lavish spices and seasonings money could buy (and only the affluent could get hold of). These exotic herbs included cinnamon, nutmeg, and cumin, among many others, and were served along with lavish meats such as swan and peacock. The myth that spices were used to cover up the smell of spoiled meat is false in the case of the elite in Medieval France; they were certainly not served rotten food.


But who were the ones cooking this magnificent feast? The staff included a maître queux (head cook) at the head of the staff, all the way down to the oven-working souffleur. Recipes were passed along to other chefs and kitchen staff by word of mouth, then handwritten, and eventually transitioned to printed cookbooks. The first example of these were culinary treatises in the 13th century.


La scène du banquet de l’Ordre de l’Étoile (between 1375-1380)

But what of the nobility of Pays-de-la-Gloire in Conqueror’s Blade: Paragons? They would most likely be served multiple courses of everything from squab to wild boar and finished with a dessert of pears stewed in wine. Common fare would include shortcrust pies (which were developed in the Medieval era), aged cheese, hypocras (spiced wine), and dragées (spiced lumps of set sugar or honey), just like their real-life counterparts.
The peasants of Medieval France were definitely not sitting down to a dinner of quite such sumptuousness. A typical meal for a poor peasant of the time would consist of cabbage, onions, herring, and wheat bread. Herring and cuttlefish were everyday fishes, unlike the bourgeois’ cod, salmon, and pike. Salting meats was necessary to preserve them for the poor, much like everywhere else in Medieval Europe at the time.

However, they didn’t miss out on some of life’s luxuries; even the poorest still drank wine which they cultivated from the vine themselves. There were no exotic spices with which to season their paltry meals, though, only mustard which was widely grown.

Immerse yourself in French history with our Conqueror’s Tales, and learn about everything that inspired the people and culture of Paragons, from the gruesome guillotine, to the misunderstood Marie Antoinette, to telltale tapestries.

Please be aware that from 8:00 CEST on April 7 (23:00 PDT 4/06), 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.

Conqueror’s Blade: Paragons ushered in a new band of amazing, distinct units to add to your ranks. From healers to flag-bearers, to warriors on horseback, we’ve gone behind the scenes to learn more about your new recruits: Alchemists, Banner Guards, and Chevaliers.

Anton Mamihonov, Creative Director at Booming Tech, chatted with us about the creation of all three Paragons units, from design conceptualisation to gameplay.

The Alchemists possess homemade weapons alongside their healing skills; how much damage can they really do?

I would humbly dare to say that their main weapon is their sharp intelligence and understanding of natural elements. Healing and alchemy are what make this unit strong. They're also equipped with short daggers that are mostly used as tools but can be utilised as last resort weapons when the situation is desperate. Don't expect the Alchemists to stand their ground against soldiers or deal much damage though – their role is different, they are purely support.

How should Alchemists be positioned on the battlefield to best preserve their numbers, while also being close at hand to tend to the wounded?

As non-armoured light infantry, they rely on proper positioning and distance-predicting from players. Imagine the difficulty of keeping Bagpipers alive... now multiply it by two.

What inspired you to add Alchemists in Paragons?

A number of things actually. Historically medieval armies of Europe were composed not only of warriors but often an equal size of servants, merchants, craftsmen, and medics. They cooked, treated wounded, sold provisions, and repaired equipment.

Paragons aims to highlight some notable traits of French culture and its unique identity. Besides devotion, virtue, liberty, and chivalry, there's more – romanticism and elegance. The female spirit of Joan of Arc and the elegant Alchemists fit this perfectly.

For gameplay, we aimed to make new ways of how 3-Star units are played. It's our first-ever fully-dedicated healing unit. Initially, it was planned as so, and you can see that in the very early conceptualisation.



We don't want our players to not fight non-combatants or pure medics due to moral reasons, though. It actually opened up totally new cool options that allowed us to mix in naturalism and alchemy to the unit by giving them a new smokescreen ability and letting them carry daggers.

What weapons do the Banner Guards wield? And how well do they wield them?

Banner Guards consist of a large variety of warriors with different backgrounds who all fought together for years in this ongoing war. Some parts of their armour are covered with rust, and each of them wields a different type of weapons such as swords and axes. They are also equipped with shields. They are efficient and well-spirited.



What inspired you to add this unit in Paragons?

Joan of Arc! After creating a few alternative early units concept ideas I had the thought to present the story of Joan throughout a unit, to make our players literally feel like Joan did – to lead an army by example while carrying the banner. This is how this unit idea, visuals and gameplay were born. To be sincere, this unit was almost cancelled in the very early stage due to the complexity of coding work and limited production time. It was a real battle to convince the team to believe in this unit and I'm truly hoping that our players will enjoy its unique gameplay and it will be a memorable experience.

How powerful is the Chevaliers’ charge, really?

It’s brutal. Damage and crowd-control are numerical aspects that can be adjusted or changed with time but our main purpose was not to make their charge game-breaking (or repeat the mistake we previously made with some 5-Star cavalry) but to make this unit rely on its unique core retinue mechanic.



Which Units fighting alongside them give them special advantages?

Chevaliers have a unique new mechanic that came to our Lead Designer (Bai Yi Qiu) during one of those late nights - as noble knights they should bring their retainers with them. That means that players can choose one of a few low tier units for free and bring them to the battlefield with Chevaliers and they will both be summoned on the Supply or Respawn Point. Players will have two units to control at the same time. The behaviour of the retinue unit depends on the class – infantry, ranged, cavalry. You'll see the details very soon, we're super excited.


What real-life counterparts inspired Chevaliers, if any?

For the visual part, our friends and partners at MY.GAMES contributed with visual research of historical French armour. We decided to use Gendarmes cavalry presented in museums, then add bright colourful fabrics and details to highlight the luxury of the noble Paragons.

For the gameplay part, European knights usually didn't go to war alone. They brought servants, peasant soldiers, a number of horses, equipment, and provisions for their men. A knight that goes to war alone is either foolish or financially broke.

Want to peek behind the curtain at all things Conqueror’s Blade? Check out our look at the Paragons Weapon Skins, and stay tuned for more articles!

Nature calls. From now until April 24, you can earn Greenwood Keys to exchange for tree-rific prizes, including new Hero, Unit, and Mount Attire! 

Simply play Siege or Field Battles (including Free Battles and La Grande Gloire), pick up Greenwood Keys (a maximum of 35 per week) as matchmaking drops, then head to the Lords of the Forest Event Page to cash them in for guaranteed Bronze and a random reward including everything from pieces of new Attire to Glory. 

You can also purchase Greenwood Keys from the Lords of the Forest Event Page for 50 Sovereigns each.

Check out the rewards up for grabs:

• Pieces of the new Wildwood Ranger Hero Attire
• Pieces of the new Free Foresters Unit Attire
• Pieces of the new Wildwood Ranger Mount Set
• Attire Scraps
• Greater Scroll of Glory (5,000 Glory)
• Vault Keys
• General Supplies (1,000 Donation Points)
• Lotus Water

 



There are also additional milestone rewards to choose from when you use your Greenwood Keys, up to a maximum of 100 through the entire event. 
Rewards can be claimed and Greenwood Keys exchanged for items until May 1.

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Forget your pencil and paper for this test! From April 4 (10:00 CEST) to April 8 (10:00 CEST) we will be running a test to facilitate matchmaking from the Open World without the need to seek shelter in a camp.

We need your help with testing this new feature, and here’s how!

• Simply begin the matchmaking process while in the Open World (by clicking ‘J’), without the need to set up a camp.
• While in the matchmaking queue, you will be able to freely move around and collect resources, but cannot cross the borders (from The Borderlands Ungverija, for example) or use cross-region relocation orders.
• You cannot initiate a chase, start to be pursued, attack bandits etc. while in the matchmaking queue or you will be ejected and have to begin the process again.
• If you are matched within a team and another player leaves the team, this will interrupt the match and you will be ejected from the matchmaking queue.
• When the matchmaking battle is over, you will find yourself back in the Open World in a camp. You will need to manually strike camp before you can move.

During Territory Wars on April 5, this feature will be disabled from the start of the preparation period to the end of the battle.

During this test, we will continue to closely monitor the status to ensure a positive experience for all players. If any bugs appear, the test may be terminated early, but this will not affect camping or matchmaking functions.

Let us know what you think and if you encounter any issues via our feedback channel on Discord!

Stay up to date with Conqueror’s Blade with the latest news and events every month! Check out what’s coming up in April.
The new season of Conqueror’s Blade is ready to be explored! Discover three new units in the French-inspired Paragons season, take part in epic battles in the new Siege map La Grande Gloire, and work your way through the Battle Pass to earn incredible rewards!

Conqueror’s Tales continue in April, with further looks at the French history that inspired Paragons. We’ve already explored the gruesome guillotine and the heroic Joan of Arc, but eager readers can look forward to learning about French literature, food, and landmarks!
To celebrate the release of Conqueror’s Blade: Paragons, we’re giving away epic rewards via Twitch Drops! Watch selected streams for a certain amount of time throughout the campaign to earn in-game rewards from April 1.

Sign in to Conqueror’s Blade every day until April 21 to net some goodies including Glory, Treatises, Powdered Silver, and other useful items, along with extras when you complete quests from the Warden.
Fight your way through the Seasonal Campaign in Conqueror’s Blade: Paragons in Territory Wars! Beginning in the ravaged Borderlands, you must battle your way through five Stages to reach the Capital of Ostaria (Augolia) where the last stand for triumph will take place on May 28.



Territory Wars are server-wide PvP battles that occur every Tuesday and Saturday throughout the season. Simply join a player-controlled Free House or Alliance, or a Cohort (NPC-controlled House) to take part and earn epic rewards. To the victor go the spoils!
April is chock-full of opportunities for you to earn rewards for your creativity with Community Contests! From penning your very own poem to a treasure hunt, there are plenty of chances to win, along with an exciting ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ to journey through!
Join the Community Team on the official MY.GAMES Conqueror’s Blade Twitch channel every week for giveaways and battles, with streams scheduled to start at 17:00 CEST throughout April.

Stay tuned for info about a very special set of streams with one of our veteran content creators, too!


Follow Conqueror’s Blade on Twitch, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Discord for more of the latest news throughout the month. 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.

Please be aware that from 8:00 CEST on March 31 (23:00 PDT 3/30), 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.

Conqueror’s Blade: Paragons is here, and to celebrate we’re offering a new set of in-game rewards you can grab via Twitch Drops!

Simply watch supported Twitch streams hosted by select Conqueror’s Blade content creators between April 1 (12:00 UTC) and April 13 (12:00 UTC), tally up a certain amount of viewing time, then claim your loot.

You can earn Treatises, Epic Artillery Chests, Greater Scrolls of Glory to boost your Battle Pass level, a Fist Bump Emote, and lots more to help you start your new adventure in Conqueror’s Blade: Paragons.

You can also claim one additional instant reward every day (up to a total of twelve throughout the two campaigns), by watching for a total of one hour and thirty minutes per day to earn a Twitch Drops Progression Bundle containing one Basic Supply Crate, one Large Chest of Bronze, and two Common Honor Medals!

Your rewards will appear in your Drops Inventory when you’ve collected enough total viewing time from participating streams - don’t forget to claim them as soon as possible so you can work towards the next reward. Check out the Paragons Launch Twitch Drops rewards below:
To claim your items, make sure you link your Conqueror’s Blade account with your Twitch account:

• Log in here (use your Steam account if that’s how you play the game).
• Make sure to log in with your correct established account. If you register a new account, rewards will automatically be assigned to that account.
• Select ‘Link with Twitch’, and make sure you confirm the connection.

If you’re having trouble, our handy video contains some tips and tricks to help you get started with Twitch Drops:



If you’re new to Conqueror’s Blade on Twitch, the following channels are all participants in the Content Creator Program and will be streaming Conqueror’s Blade throughout this event as their schedules allow. Remember to follow or subscribe to those you enjoy!

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Marie-Antoinette-Josèphe-Jeanne d’Autriche-Lorraine, better known as Marie Antoinette, was born in Vienna in 1755, the 15th child of Holy Roman Emperor Francis I. Although she was brought up around all the finery bestowed upon a royal, her life would ultimately end in tragedy.

Marie was well-educated in both traditional and cultural topics. Still, her lineage was her true worth to her home country of Austria, and she was married at only fourteen to the French King Louis XVI to forge an alliance between the two states.

Her life with Louis was complex, and tinged with sadness from the onset. When Marie was presented to the people of France in her first public appearance in June 1770, around 50,000 people gathered in Paris to see her, but the mad rush to catch a glimpse of the new Queen resulted in thirty citizens being crushed to death.

This trend of extravagance continued, and Marie threw lavish balls, gambled, and even built a secluded village just for parties on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles. The retreat was popular among her ladies-in-waiting, and they would amuse themselves by dressing up as peasants, which members of the court and the public took as mockery.

It wasn’t just her lavish lifestyle and rumoured caricatures that rubbed her critiquing public the wrong way, though; the brash young woman inserted herself into politics far too readily for some people’s liking, seeking to advance Austrian interests. Heavy taxation was already a burden on the people of France, so Marie’s seemingly endless spending did not help matters in the world of public opinion. There were also rumours of an affair, and subsequently, suspicions arose about the identity of the real father of her children.


Marie Antoinette by Jean-Baptiste Isabey (1783)

During this time, she was alleged to have uttered an infamous quote; “qu’ils mangent de la brioche” or “let them eat cake” upon hearing that the French people couldn’t afford bread. A cruel remark that, if true, would have seen public opinion plummet due to the decadent misunderstanding of her subjects’ poverty. However, historians have since attributed this quote to a Spanish princess named Marie-Thérèse. She offered that the French people eat “la croûte de pâté” (or the crust of the pâté) in 1660.

On July 14, 1789, the Storming of the Bastille signified the start of the French Revolution. Radical change was on the horizon, and a monarchy was standing in the way of true liberal democracy. The people of France were disillusioned with their royals, and fearing for her life, Marie attempted to flee Paris and return to Austria but was captured along with Louis XVI and her family.

Found guilty of treason in 1793, Marie fell to the Reign of Terror, where thousands of “counter-revolutionaries” were executed by guillotine. She faced her fate on October 14 at the age of 37.

While Marie Antoinette may not have been the most popular French queen in history, she has been immortalised in print and film as a vivacious and shrewd young woman.

Explore more of the history that inspired Conqueror’s Blade: Paragons, and read up on another infamous French woman, the heroine of her time, Joan of Arc.