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[p]Lords and Knights:[/p][p]The legendary 5-Star Unit, \[Royal Longbowmen], has arrived at the front lines (you may draft them into service using \[Honour]). Once the dust of the War of the Roses has settled, all Lords commanding this unit will be granted an exclusive victory gesture at the end of the Season.[/p][h2]Unlock New 5-Star Unit to Receive Seasonal Emote[/h2][p]Emote Icon[/p][p][/p][p]Emote Preview[/p][p][/p][p](Not final quality, for reference only)[/p][p]\[Archive Note]: The origins of this gesture are rooted in the blood and soil of the Hundred Years' War. Legend has it that the French army harbored such fear and hatred for English longbowmen that any captured archer faced a brutal punishment — the amputation of the index and middle fingers, the very fingers that drew the string and decided battles. Thus, even if they survived, they would forever lose their qualification as archers.[/p][p]Therefore, after legendary battles such as Agincourt, undefeated English longbowmen would stand upon the corpse-strewn field, raising their intact index and middle fingers high towards the routed French nobility. This gesture was a silent proclamation, filled with disdain and pride, its meaning self-evident: "Look, my fingers remain. I can still draw this 150-pound yew bow and deliver another 'rain of arrows' upon you at any moment!" It was not merely a boast of victory, but utter contempt for the enemy's tactics.[/p][p]Event Details:[/p][p]Unlock the 5-Star Unit \[Royal Longbowmen] during the S25 \[Roses] Season to receive the exclusive seasonal Emote. The Emote will be distributed via in-game mail within 15 working days after the Season ends.[/p][p]Event Duration: December 19, 2026 – End of Season at 23:59[/p][h2]Blazing Battle Weekend: Double Privileges![/h2][p]Event Details:[/p][p]Log in during the event to remove \[Doctrines] from all Units without consuming \[Lotus Water]![/p][p]Log in during the event to earn double base Unit XP from battles![/p][p]Event Duration:[/p][p]January 31, 0:00 – February 1, 23:59[/p][p]Winter believes not in tears, but yields only to the blade. Go forth and reclaim your glory.[/p][p]——High Council[/p]

[p]Greetings, Warlords![/p][p]We will deploy a live update this week. No maintenance downtime is required.[/p][p]Update details:[/p][h2]1. \[All or Nothing] Point Items[/h2][p]\[Proof of Hope] and \[Proof of Courage] cannot be carried over between seasons. We are addressing leftover items from the \[Sacrum Romanum] Season:[/p][p](1) Feb 9 Maintenance: Unused \[All or Nothing] items from the \[Sacrum Romanum] Season will be converted into \[Bronze Coins].[/p][p](2) Feb 9 Maintenance: Expiration dates will be added to the description of \[All or Nothing] point items for the \[Roses] Season. Please note the validity period.[/p][h2]1. \[Bastard Sword][/h2][p]\[Riposte] - \[Predator's Burst][/p]

• [p]Before: Successful block during \[Riposte] increases damage by 30% for 3s.[/p]
• [p]After: Successful block during \[Riposte] increases damage by 30%, increases \[Slashing Armour Penetration] by 200, but reduces \[Piercing Defence] by 6% for 3s.[/p]

[p]\[Leaping Hew] - \[Chain Heavy][/p]

• [p]Before: Hit reduces target's \[Slashing Defence] by 30% for 5s.[/p]
• [p]After: Hit increases own \[Slashing Armour Penetration] by 300 for 5s.[/p]

[p]\[Moulinet Advance] - \[Rising Edge][/p]

• [p]Before: Successful block during skill increases damage by 5% for 5s (stacks 3 times).[/p]
• [p]After: Successful block increases damage by 5%, increases \[Slashing Armour Penetration] by 50, but reduces all defence types by 3% for 5s (stacks 3 times).[/p]

[p]\[Driving Thrust] - \[Fatal Brand][/p]

• [p]Before: Target takes 15% increased damage for 6s.[/p]
• [p]After: Target takes 15% increased damage for 6s. Self: \[Slashing Armour Penetration] +100, \[Slashing Defence] -10%.[/p]

[p]\[Cross Execution] - \[Hallowed Pursuit][/p]

• [p]Before: Block break +20%. If total base defence < 2100, gain CC immunity during skill.[/p]
• [p]After: Block break +20%. If total base defence < 2100, gain CC immunity. Additionally: \[Slashing Armour Penetration] +150, all defence types -15% for 5s.[/p]

[p]\[Cross Execution] - \[Fluid Shadow][/p]

• [p]Before: Skill damage +8%. If total base defence < 1800, \[Dash] grants +20% damage for 3s (stacks 2 times).[/p]
• [p]After: Skill damage +8%. If total base defence < 1800, \[Dash] grants +20% damage, \[Slashing Armour Penetration] +200, \[Slashing Defence] -15% for 3s (stacks 2 times).[/p]

[p]\[Cross Execution] - \[Eclipse Twin-Slash][/p]

• [p]Before: Grants \[Hollow Veil] (16s): Damage increases against targets with higher base defence (4% per 100 diff, max 40%).[/p]
• [p]After: Grants \[Hollow Veil] (16s): Damage bonus mechanics unchanged. Additionally: \[Slashing Armour Penetration] +200, all defence types -20%.[/p]

[p]\[Cross Execution] - \[Bloodburning Edge][/p]

• [p]Before: Consumes 20% Max HP. If Base Max HP > 30,000, damage during \[Spirit] increases by 0.5% per 200 excess HP (max 20%).[/p]
• [p]After: Mechanics unchanged. Added effect: \[Piercing Defence] -20%.[/p]

[p]Rune: \[Earthshaker Stance][/p]

• [p]Before: If defending >1s, next \[Riposte] causes knockdown.[/p]
• [p]After: If defending >1s, next \[Riposte] within 4s causes knockdown.[/p]

[h2]2. \[Units][/h2]

• [p]\[Dagger-Axe Lancers]: \[Leadership] reduced from 275 → 255.[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where shield block did not work for \[Javelin Sergeants] and \[Demesne Javelineers].[/p]

To all Lords and Knights of the Realm:
By order of the High Council, the ultimate trial of martial prowess and command—All or Nothing—has officially commenced.
In this arena, logistics are standardized, and disparities in armaments are abolished. Only your tactical acumen and courage shall serve as the weapons that pave the path to victory.
I. Event Intro
- Duration: After maintenance on Jan 22 - Before maintenance on Feb 9.
- How to Join:
- Press [J].
- Select the [Events] tab.
- Choose All or Nothing.

II. Event Rules
The goal of this mode is to achieve consecutive victories.
1. Win Streak Mechanics
- Victory: Earn 1 Star per win.
- Defeat: A single defeat results in the loss of all accumulated Stars.
- Rewards:
- 1 Star: Open [Iron Chest]
- 2 Stars: Open [Silver Chest]
- 3 Stars: Open [Gold Chest]
Grand Prize:
Opening the [Gold Chest] for the first time guarantees the [Roses season Weapon Attire Selection Box]. This reward is obtained by achieving a 3-win streak.
Note: You can use a [Protection Charm] during the deployment phase. This item prevents the loss of Stars if you are defeated in that match.

2. Balanced Mode Settings
To ensure fair competition, all Warlords will adhere to the following standards:
- Standardized Loadout: All equipment, Units, and Artillery are provided by the system.
- Leadership Cap: Leadership is fixed at 1800.
- Shared Unit Pool: All players have access to the same pool of Units.
- Artillery Limit: Attackers can deploy up to 2 pieces; Defenders up to 1.

3. Battle Rules
- Cavalry Restriction: Max 3 Cavalry units per player.
- Capture Rule: Only Warlords (Heroes) can capture or interrupt Supply Points/flags. Units cannot capture points.
- Unit Loss & Retreat: If a unit is destroyed, 0 Leadership is returned. Manually retreating a unit refunds 50% of its remaining Leadership.
- Speed Boost: Respawning or resupplying at a Supply Point grants a 30% movement speed increase for 8 seconds.

III. Tips for Victory
1. Teamwork
Parties of up to three players are supported. communicating with your team is essential for maintaining a winning streak.
2. Strategic Gameplay
- Artillery: Use Artillery strategically to destroy enemy emplacements or suppress formations.
- Hero Utility: In critical moments, use your Hero to interrupt enemy captures on points.
3. Insurance
Use [Protection Charms] strategically when attempting your second or third win to secure your rewards.

[p]Lords and Knights,[/p][p]The High Council has observed concerning reports from the front lines. Many commanders share similar perplexities:[/p]

• [p]"How do I unlock the Mastery of my newly drafted units? Which Doctrines must I equip to maximize their lethality?"[/p]
• [p]"Against a heavy cavalry charge, what formation holds the line? At what precise moment should I order the counter-charge to secure victory?"[/p]
• [p]"Where can I witness the combat footage of veterans who have survived a hundred battles?"[/p]

[p]To ensure your command is as sharp as your blade, and to turn every unit under your banner into an unstoppable weapon, the High Council declares: The Unit Tactical Archive is now deployed and open to all Lords and Knights.[/p][p]Now, without leaving your command tent, you may access actual combat footage recorded by the most experienced commanders of the Northern Frontier.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Access Protocols[/h3][p]Prerequisite: Unlocking Intelligence Clearance[/p][p]Before accessing these classified reports, you must ensure your clearance settings are correct.[/p][p]Please navigate via: Settings -> UI -> Other, and enable the option: \[Recommended].[/p][p][/p][p]Once authorized, intelligence access will be integrated directly into your unit roster:[/p]

1. [p]Enter the Barracks (Press U) and inspect a Unit.[/p]
2. [p]If tactical data exists for that unit, you will see a new icon: \[Expert Guide].[/p]
3. [p]Click the icon to unfold the list of tactical videos. Select the intelligence you require to play it directly within the in-game viewer.[/p]

[p][/p][p]The initial archives are currently available only in Simplified Chinese and English. Support for additional languages will follow in future updates.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Wisdom of the Many, Strength of the Unconquered[/h3][p]We know that the most lethal tactics are born in the crucible of the fiercest battlefields.[/p]

• [p]Veterans' Stratagems: The initial archives are sourced from tacticians and commanders who have survived countless bloodbaths. Their experience is your ladder to victory. The High Council salutes all Lords who have shared their battlefield wisdom.[/p]
• [p]Fluid Warfare: Be advised—these archives represent the personal combat styles and understanding of their recorders. The Council distributes them to offer perspective, not absolute law. True generals use this as a whetstone to sharpen their own edge.[/p]
• [p]Expanding Archives: This is only the beginning. The archives will continue to expand, covering more Units and featuring brilliant tactics from more commanders. Our goal is to build the most comprehensive tactical treasury in the North.[/p]

[h3]Forge a Legend: Contribute Your Tactics[/h3][p]The Council believes true wisdom should not be hoarded but shared and tempered in the fires of war. Thus, we open a channel for all veteran generals to contribute.[/p][p]If your command over a specific unit has reached perfection, or if your unique tactics can turn the tide of war, the Council invites you to submit your recorded combat footage to the Official Content Creator Community https://discord.com/channels/595535850058809345/1464199484547403820.[/p][p]The Council's strategists will rigorously review every report. Tactics deemed of exceptional value will be officially archived, and your name will be recorded for all future Lords to study and revere.[/p][p]Blades have no eyes, but the hand that wields them decides the fate of the war. This power is now yours—use it well.[/p][p]The High Council[/p]