Blood of Steel News

[p]To ensure the game's stability and enhance overall service quality and user experience, "Blood of Steel" will undergo maintenance on September 25th from 08:00 to 10:00 (UTC+8). During this period, the game world will be temporarily closed, and game matchmaking will be disabled around 07:45. Additionally, comprehensive maintenance and backup of the account database will be performed. Please notice that the maintenance time may change based on specific work conditions. We kindly ask all players to plan the game time accordingly.[/p][p][/p][p]Update Content：[/p][p]1. Common Mount \[Qingqiu Fox] Limited-Time Release[/p]

• [p]This round's rewards include: Common Contract Mount \[Qingqiu Fox], Supreme Qingqiu Fox Advancement Stone*3, Superior Qingqiu Fox Advancement Stone*3, along with Awakening Points, Battle Pass Tokens, Diamonds, and Skin Fragments.[/p]
• [p]All heroes capable of riding mounts (except special mount heroes Sibylla and Meng Huo) can equip the Qingqiu Fox.[/p]
• [p]\[Qingqiu Fox] is permanently limited to 60 draws, and all rewards are guaranteed within 60 draws.[/p]
• [p]Draws 10, 20, and 35 guarantee \[Qingqiu Fox Mount] ×1; Draws 30, 40, and 45 guarantee \[Superior Qingqiu Fox Advancement Stone]
• 1; Draw 60 guarantees \[Supreme Qingqiu Fox Advancement Stone]
• 3.[/p]
• [p]Use the corresponding advancement stones on \[Qingqiu Fox] to advance it and activate corresponding advanced effects; the highest grade \[Supreme Qingqiu Fox] will possess new wind speed lines, rein-pulling effects, and jump effects.[/p]
• [p]You can access the draw via the "Moonlit Fragrance" entry under Shop - Skins by consuming Awakening Points.[/p]
• [p]The Qingqiu Fox mount sale will end on October 23 at 00:00.[/p]
• [p]Qingqiu Fox, Superior Qingqiu Fox, and Supreme Qingqiu Fox all support the freely configurable "Mount model becomes semi-transparent during attack" function.[/p]

[p]2. Mid-Autumn & National Day Events Limited-Time Launch[/p]

• [p]From September 25 to October 16, the "Sandbox War Games" activity offers a new experience. In the simulated offense/defense troop deployment, exchange for Octavia's soldier skin \[Summer Charm Maiden], event commemorative avatar \[Open Field Troop Review], and numerous other rewards.[/p]
• [p]From September 25 to November 6 at 00:00, Octavia's soldier skin \[Flowing Clould Maiden] is available for purchase in "Shop - Recommended - Golden Autumn Direct Sale" for 2980 Awakening Points; after purchase, complete designated tasks in "Activity Center - Ultimate Rebate" to receive up to 2000 Awakening Points rebate (rebate claim period ends November 20 at 05:59).[/p]
• [p]From September 25 to October 16, participating in events allows you to obtain the festival-exclusive dynamic loading image \[Laurel Moonlight], multiple festival-limited back accessory selection packs, Qingqiu Fox limited avatar frame, limited-time skin trial sets, and massive other rewards.[/p]

[p]3. New In-Battle Tactics Display[/p]

• [p]Added in-battle tactics display, including tactic name, icon, status information, etc. Some tactics have special display rules as follows:[/p]
• [p]Tactic icons are grayed out by default; when enemies are killed, stack numbers are shown at the icon's bottom right; when the maximum stack is reached, the stack number changes color. Affected tactics include: Aim, Reserve Strength, Promotion (Archer), Promotion (Infantry), Promotion (Cavalry), Army Promotion (Archer), Army Promotion (Infantry), Army Promotion (Cavalry).[/p]
• [p]Tactic icons are grayed out by default; when triggered, the icon lights up, and grays out again after consumption. Affected tactics include: Close-Range Archery.[/p]
• [p]Tactic icons are grayed out by default; when triggered, the icon lights up and shows stack numbers at the bottom right (if no stacks, no number is displayed); when the maximum stack is reached, the stack number changes color and a countdown is displayed; after the time ends, the icon grays out again. Affected tactics include: Inspiration, Quick Wit, Encourage (Shield), Spark, Sharpshooter, Fighting Spirit.[/p]

[p]4. Limited-Time Skin Bundles Direct Sale[/p]

• [p]This direct sale includes: Dawn Princess Set (Isabella), Colorful Clouds Chasing Moon Set (Diao Chan), Zulong · Gilded Set (Ying Zheng), Eternal Blooming Rose Set(Octavia),Cloud Ink Fairy Set (Hua Mulan).[/p]
• [p]You can purchase them via the "Golden Autumn Direct Sale" entry under "Shop - Recommended" by consuming Credits; if you already own some parts within a bundle, they will be automatically converted into corresponding Diamonds after purchase.[/p]
• [p]This direct sale lasts until November 6 at 00:00.[/p]

[p]5. Mid-Autumn Limited-Time Legion Battle Maps[/p]

• [p]Open Mid-Autumn limited-time Legion Battle maps "Rongzhou Village (Night) 5V5" and "Rongzhou Village (Night) 7V7"; Players can experience them via matchmaking in Legion Battle.[/p]

[p]6. "Time Wish" Rotation[/p]

• [p]The skin prize pools for the series \[Lost Dream of Fusang], \[Primeval Era], and \[Fashion Journey] will be taken offline on September 30 at 23:59.[/p]
• [p]A new round of prize pools will rotate in on October 1, 2025 at 00:00, containing three series: \[Chaos of Troubled Times], \[Demon's Whisper], \[Hundred Years of England and France], lasting 92 days.[/p]
• [p]For a single series, every 5 draws guarantees an accessory skin from the set; up to 45 draws are needed to obtain all rewards, and all rewards are bound; the draw progress for each series' skin prize pool is calculated independently and does not affect each other.[/p]
• [p]Monarchs who collect a full series set can receive the corresponding avatar frame via mail; after the October 1 pool rotation, players who have already obtained all sets of the new series will have the corresponding avatar frame automatically activated after the rotation, viewable and equippable under Personal Profile - Avatar Frames.[/p]
• [p]The following are the contents of the rotating prize pools from October 1st to December 31st:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]7. Adjustments to Boxes and Shop Content[/p]

• [p]To coordinate with the "Time Wish" event, Cecilia's \[Christmas Carol] Box is simultaneously taken offline.[/p]
• [p]In "Awakening Path - Points Awakening", the "Skin Selection Box" adds: Snowy Christmas Eve (Cecilia Skin); the "Weapon Selection Box" adds: Snow Magic Wand (Cecilia Primary Weapon), Ice Penguin Leaper (Cecilia Secondary Weapon).[/p]

[p]8. Limited Skin Box Discounts End[/p]

• [p]The 30% discount ends for the limited skin boxes: Celestial Consort Box (Sun Shangxiang), Yu Beauty Box (Yu Ji), Peach Intoxication Box (Bu Lianshi), and Goddess of Luo Box (Zhen Ji); prices revert to original.[/p]

[p]9. Fixes[/p]

• [p]Fixed the bug where Zhao Yun's \[Crimson Dragon Sword] would not display on his back.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the bug where the corresponding hero was displayed incorrectly on the Meng Chang Box and Blue-Eyed Death Trial Cards.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the bug where when using the pedestal \[Rose], the hero was not centered in the results screen display.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the bug in the novice mission where completing Joan's 3 trial tasks showed incorrect progress and rewards could not be claimed.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the bug where the initial expedition mission entry name was displayed incorrectly in the novice mission interface.[/p]
• [p]Fixed some known skin texture display abnormalities.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the clipping bug when male heroes used long-handled swords to block.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the bug where Marianne's Chinese and English kill quote voice lines overlapped, and the English volume was too low[/p]

[p]To ensure the game's stability and enhance overall service quality and user experience, "Blood of Steel" will undergo maintenance on September 18th from 07:00 to 10:00 (UTC+8). During this period, the game world will be temporarily closed, and game matchmaking will be disabled around 06:45. Additionally, comprehensive maintenance and backup of the account database will be performed. Please note that the maintenance time may change based on specific work conditions. We kindly ask all players to plan the game time accordingly.[/p][p][/p]

[p]Blood of Steel will undergo a hotfix maintenance without server downtime on September 5 at 9:00 (UTC+8). After the update is complete, simply restart your game to experience the latest content.[/p][p]Update Details:[/p][p]Fixed an issue where Legacy Heroes could not switch Armor Fragment Loadouts during the hero selection phase.[/p][p]Fixed abnormal behavior in the voice chat system.[/p][p]Thank you for your understanding and support.[/p][p]— Blood of Steel Development & Operations Team[/p]

[p]Dear Players,[/p][p]Blood of Steel will undergo emergency maintenance starting from 12:30 September 4 (UTC+8). The Asia server will be reopened immediately upon completion. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.[/p][p]Update Details:[/p]

1. [p]Fixed the issue of abnormal display of battle pass countdown[/p]

[p]To ensure the game's stability and enhance overall service quality and user experience, "Blood of Steel" will undergo maintenance on September 4th from 08:00 to 10:00 (UTC+8). During this period, the game world will be temporarily closed, and game matchmaking will be disabled around 07:45. Additionally, comprehensive maintenance and backup of the account database will be performed. Please notice that the maintenance time may change based on specific work conditions. We kindly ask all players to plan the game time accordingly.[/p][p][/p][p]Update Content：[/p][p]1. Battle Technique Balance Adjustments:[/p][p]a. Added 4 new 60 Battle Technique Value skills:[/p]

• [p]Army Promotion (Archer): Increases soldiers' max HP by 5%. For every 5 enemies killed by the army, soldiers permanently gain 1% ranged attack (max 5 stacks). (Troop Battle Technique)[/p]
• [p]Army Promotion (Infantry): Increases soldiers' max HP by 5%. For every 5 enemies killed by the army, soldiers permanently gain 1% melee attack (max 5 stacks). (Troop Battle Technique)[/p]
• [p]Army Promotion (Cavalry): Increases soldiers' max HP by 3% and mount HP by 5%. For every 5 enemies killed by the army, soldiers permanently gain 1% mounted attack (max 5 stacks). (Troop Battle Technique)[/p]
• [p]Mount: Reduces damage taken by the hero’s mount by 10%. Summon mount skills refund 8% cooldown after use. (Hero Battle Technique)[/p]

[p]b. Adjusted existing Battle Technique:[/p]

• [p]Aim: After standing still for 2s, bow damage increases by 3% per second (max 3 stacks). Resets when moving.[/p]
• [p]Inspiration: For every 1000 damage dealt by the hero, triggers \[Quick Wit] (20% increased Strategy, Rage, and resources for 12s).[/p]
• [p]Quick Wit: For every 6 kills or hero defeats by the army, triggers \[Quick Wit] (20% increased Strategy, Rage, and resources for 12s).[/p]
• [p]Sharpshooter: Reduces ranged damage falloff for the army. Hero hits on enemies beyond 60m grant soldiers 1 stack of \[Inspire] (max 3 stacks; 4% ranged damage per stack for 8s).[/p]
• [p]Encourage: For every 3000 damage taken by the army, grants 1 stack of \[Encourage] (max 3 stacks; +10 armor per stack for 12s).[/p]
• [p]Spark: For every 3000 damage taken by the army, triggers \[Quick Wit] for the hero.[/p]
• [p]Throw: Increases throwing damage by 12%. Throwing skills refund 8% Strategy or cooldown after use.[/p]
• [p]Severe Wound: Dealing 300|120 damage to heroes|soldiers within a short time inflicts \[Severe Wound] (2 HP bleed per second for 15s).[/p]
• [p]Fighting Spirit: For each enemy defeated by the army, increases melee attack by 1% (max 10%) for 12s.[/p]
• [p]Reserve Strength: While out of combat, gain 1 stack of \[Reserve Strength] every 2s (max 5 stacks). Next melee attack deals 6% increased damage per stack.[/p]
• [p]Promotion (Archer): Increases hero’s max HP by 10%. For every 3 kills, permanently increases ranged attack by 2% (max 4 stacks).[/p]
• [p]Promotion (Infantry): Increases hero’s max HP by 10%. For every 3 kills, permanently increases melee attack by 1% and attack speed by 0.5% (max 4 stacks).[/p]
• [p]Promotion (Cavalry): Increases hero’s max HP by 5% and mount HP by 10%. For every 3 kills, permanently increases melee attack by 2% (max 4 stacks).[/p]
• [p]Lethal Mark: Removed the ranged attack increase effect.[/p]
• [p]Melee: Attackers gain 1 stack of \[Exhaustion] per hit (max 3 stacks; -2% attack per stack). If killed under this effect, the killer recovers HP based on stacks.[/p]
• [p]Assassination Expertise: Increases headshot and backstab damage by 6% for the army. Restores 3% of damage dealt as HP on headshots or backstabs.[/p]

[p]c. All heroes now have 3 skills in the 60 Battle Technique Value category.[/p][p]d. Balance adjustments and replacements for some heroes’ Battle Technique libraries.[/p][p]e. Updated the system-recommended plan configurations.[/p][p][/p][p]2. Gameplay Lab Optimizations:[/p][p]a. Added tactic modification options in the hero selection interface.[/p][p]b. Added AI bots during matchmaking to reduce waiting times.[/p][p][/p][p]3. Bug Fixes:[/p][p]a. Fixed a bug where switching regions during Mercenary World matchmaking would incorrectly disable the function without updating the UI.[/p][p]b. Fixed missing hit effects and sound for Godfrey/Ada’s gold Shining Stone \[Splendid Sound of the Sanctuary].[/p][p]c. Fixed display issues with Isabella’s secondary weapon \[Sword of Redemption] when equipped with the Golden Flame effect.[/p][p]d. Fixed abnormal model display for Iga Oboro’s head during the cloak.[/p][p]e. Fixed incorrect display of Octavia’s name in the English language environment.[/p]