Conqueror's Blade News

Esteemed Warlord,

The Knockout Stage begins on December 21st, 20:00 (UTC+8)!
Knockout Stage Map Pool: Harbour City, Heilung Fjord, Linwu Fortress, Kurak Castle (Dune), Hidden City, and Grassland (map for round 3).

Draw Results of 16 Teams:



Schedule:



Ban&pick starts at 19:50 (UTC+8) for matches at 20:00 (UTC+8)
Ban&pick starts at 20:50 (UTC+8) for matches at 21:00 (UTC+8)
Link of the Ban&Pick will be sent to captains of each team.

The Knockout Stage will be streamed on our official channel, so feel free to tune in to the stream:
Twitch：https://www.twitch.tv/conquerorsbladedevs

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[h2]I. [Guts & Glory] (With [Ophiosage]) Available for a Limited-time[/h2]

Part of the [Guts & Glory] rewards can be unlocked for free. You can also purchase the [Ophiosage]



Hero Attire to rank up in [Guts & Glory] and unlock all premium rewards!
You may claim all premium rewards of ranks you've earned by purchasing [Guts & Glory] at any time.
After [Guts & Glory] ends, rewards can be claimed until the next version update. (You may still purchase [Guts & Glory] during this time to get all premium rewards.) Rewards still unclaimed at the time of the next version update will be lost, so claim them in time!

[Guts & Glory Rank]:
Complete event quests to earn experience and rank up for tons of rewards.
The event contains daily, sign-in, badge, and matchmaking quests. Daily quests refresh at 00:00. You can earn 1,100 points from sign-in and daily quests. Badge and matchmaking quests can be completed at any time, and each of these may be completed up to 30 times. You can earn 600 points from these.
You will no longer be able to obtain experience from these event quests after reaching maximum rank (1,500 experience). Experience can only be gained from quests and cannot be bought.

Partial Reward Overview:
- Treatises
- Pure Spirits
- Doctrine Water
- Golden Treasure Orders
The event runs from Dec 22 through Jan 5 (until maintenance) 2023.
Rewards can be claimed until January 12 (until maintenance); you may still purchase [Guts & Glory] during this time.

[h2]II. [Shootings Stars] Attire Treasure is Here[/h2]

Star force condensed into an arrow that pierces all before it! Draw the bow of winter and light up the sky! The legendary bow skin [Sagittarius Star] is here!
Available for a limited time from Dec 22 through Jan 17 (until maintenance).



You can acquire it under [Attire Treasure (G)], and the chances are as follows:
Bow Skin [Sagittarius Star] - 0.5%
Sealed Weapon Skin (Previous Seasons) - 14%
Uncommon or Rare Attire - 85.5%
You can check the exact drop rates in the [Attire Treasure (G)] menu in-game.

[h2]III. Winter's Shootings Stars event map: [Christmas Fjord] Available for a Limited Time[/h2]
Battle within a wintery Viking fortress as snowflakes flutter around you.

Availability:
Every day between 12:00 and 21:00 (UTC+8) from Dec 22 (after maintenance) through Jan 5 (until maintenance).

Special Rewards:
Play the [Christmas Fjord] to get Uncommon Doctrine Reagents. Check out more details on the Drops in the Events matchmaking menu.

Map Info:
Siege Battle: Greatly reduced hero respawn times.
Unit Reinforcements: Whenever an objective point is captured, all players receive two random bonus units that they can command. Each player can command up to ten units.
Objectives & Pathways:


Added a simple bridge that only infantry can use between A and the docks.


Adjusted the location of B's supply point and made available a new path.


Removed the supply point on the high area next to the docks.


Moved the defenders' base to a new location.


Unit Reinforcements: Both sides will receive continuous reinforcements. The reinforcements acquired and their pathings will change as the game progresses.


[h2]IV. Total Spendings Return & Pavilion of Glory Available For a Limited Time[/h2]

Spend a total of 500 Sovereigns: Golden Treasure Order x1, [Astro Arrowtails] x50
Spend a total of 1,000 Sovereigns: Golden Treasure Order x1, [Astro Arrowtails] x50
Spend a total of 2,000 Sovereigns: Golden Treasure Order x2, [Astro Arrowtails] x100
Spend a total of 3,000 Sovereigns: Golden Treasure Order x2, [Astro Arrowtails] x100
Spend a total of 5,000 Sovereigns: Golden Treasure Order x3, [Astro Arrowtails] x200
Spend a total of 10,000 Sovereigns: [Sagittarius Star] Title, [Astro Arrowtails] x500
Spend a total of 20,000 Sovereigns: Golden Treasure Order x5, [Astro Arrowtails] x1,000
Spend a total of 30,000 Sovereigns: Golden Treasure Order x8, [Astro Arrowtails] x1,000
Runs from Dec 22 (after maintenance) through Jan 17 (until maintenance).

You'll be able to exchange the limited-time item [Astro Arrowtails] you earn from Total Spendings Return events in the Pavilion of Glory for amazing rewards. Below are some of the available rewards. You can check out the full range of rewards in-game in the [Pavilion of Glory (O)] menu.

Treasure Essence x150
Doctrine Water x100
Hero Attire: Horde Fighter
Hero Action: Shadow Boxing
Mount Attire: Golden Dragon
Runs from Dec 22 (after maintenance) through Jan 17 (until maintenance).

Note: A Total Spendings event and the second part of the Pavilion of Glory starts with the Jan 17 maintenance. Spendings and exchanges from the aforementioned events carry over to these.

[h2]V. New Additions in the [Exchange Store (G)][/h2]

Legendary Attire [Octupusamurai]
Exchange Price: 240 Treasure Essences

Legendary Attire [Armor of the Hidden Dragon]
Exchange Price: 240 Treasure Essences

Epic Attire [Black Feather Dance]
Exchange Price: 40 Treasure Essences

Epic Attire [Samurai of Fury]
Exchange Price: 40 Treasure Essences

Treasure Essences will be deducted from the full price if you already own related components.
These items will be available from Dec 22 (after maintenance) through Jan 17 (until maintenance).

[h2]VI. Limited-Time Permanent Kit Event[/h2]

To aid you in battle, we will be holding Permanent Kit Events every Friday, Saturday and Sunday between December 22 and January 5. Siege and Field Battles, as well as Expeditions, will not consume kits during this time. However, attacking fiefs, pursuits, and rebels will still consume kits as normal.

[h2]VII. Ruin Exploration Event[/h2]

Ruins on the World Map will take on wintery appearances during the event, and exploring these gives you a chance to earn Uncommon Doctrine Reagents. You can earn up to 10 this way per week. Your collection count of these resets on Thursdays at 11:00 (UTC+8).
Event runs from Dec 22 (after maintenance) through Jan 5 (until maintenance).

[h2]VII. End-of-Year Discount Packs[/h2]

Winter Snow Bundle:
Golden Treasure Order x3
Rare Weapon Schematic (Not Bound)
Purchase limit: 2
Price: 180 Sovereigns

Frozen Wonderland Bundle:
Golden Treasure Order x5
Rare Equipment Schematic (Not Bound)
Purchase limit: 2
Price: 450 Sovereigns

Winter Hymn Bundle:
Golden Treasure Order x10
Huge Supply Crate x5
Bronze Coin Chest (10,000) x5
Purchase limit: 5
Price: 1,280 Sovereigns

Check out the Store in-game for even more high-value packs!
Event runs from Dec 22 (after maintenance) through Jan 17 (until maintenance).

Esteemed Warlord:

The Scoring Stage for CBL 2022 Winter has concluded, and a total of 16 teams from Asia Division and China’s Mainland Division have made it into the Knockout Stage! Now, check all promoted teams here:

9 Teams from Asia Division
Group A: NOP, GNG, OISU
Group B: YYY, BOD, SSR
Group C: CNC, BPJT, HS



7 Teams from China’s Mainland Division
Group A: TL, BZZW, AOE
Group B: TSY, ARIE
Group C: ING, YS

Knockout Stage Map Pool: Harbour City, Heilung Fjord, Linwu Fortress, Kurak Castle (Dune), Hidden City, and Grassland (map for round 3).

Matchups will be decided by the draw on Dec 19, 18:30 (UTC+8). Tune in to our channel to watch the live stream then!

Twitch – Conqueror’s Blade Devs:
Twitch：https://www.twitch.tv/conquerorsbladedevs

Esteemed Warlord:
Ever since its inception, we've received plenty of suggestions and feedback regarding Chain Dart & Scimitar balance. Following this feedback and related statistics, we will be making a series of changes to the Chain Dart & Scimitar hero on Dec 22.

[h3][Trap Prey]:[/h3]

As the Chain Dart & Scimitar's most unique skill, Trap Prey has a short cooldown, applies an unremovable crowd-control effect, and enables this class to move quickly across long distances. All this combined has had a big effect on battles and their foes always need to be on their toes. If a few heroes find themselves attacked by a bigger force, any and all heroes become unable to resist under the Chain Dart & Scimitar's crowd control.

To remedy this and grant greater variety to controls and battles, we want Trap Prey to achieve the following effects:
1. There should be ways in which to combat [Trap Prey]'s crowd-control effect, so that each hero can use their skills.
2. When [Trap Prey] is used to close the gap to an enemy hero, other classes should be able to respond and trade skills and fight against the Chain Dart & Scimitar hero. Instead of as it is now, where other heroes at the mercy of the Chain Dart & Scimitar and their allies.

Changes:

1. [Trap Prey]'s crowd-control effect now causes the enemy to be Concussed. This state can be immediately removed by some skills that remove crowd controls. This makes it possible to regain control of heroes before the Chain Dart & Scimitar reaches you.
2. [Trap Prey]'s crowd-control effect now differs based on the distance between the two heroes: if the Chain Dart & Scimitar hero hits an enemy within 12 meters with Trap Prey, they can now chain an attack or skill before the enemy can move; if the Chain Dart & Scimitar hero hits an enemy more than 12 meters away, the enemy will be able to regain mobility before they can attack again.
All in all, we've reduced [Trap Prey]'s CC time by 0.2-0.8 seconds.

[h3][Scorpion's Snare][/h3]

As an assassination-type hero, [Scorpion's Snare] is part of the Chain Dart & Scimitar hero's core kit. This skill comes with powerful mobility and a long crowd-control effect. Our intent with this was for the Chain Dart & Scimitar hero to be able to get behind and backstab enemies and roam the battle, however, the skill is far superior to other similar skills.

Changes:

1. [Scorpion's Snare]'s targeting works identically to other similar crowd-control skills and doesn't work on mounted heroes.
2. [Scorpion's Snare]'s Choke duration reduced to 2 seconds (was 2.4), and the Chain Dart & Scimitar can use the next skill 1.5 seconds earlier (was 1.85).

[h3][Dune Blast][/h3]
Cooldown increased to 22 seconds (was 18).

[h3]Rune [Rockbreaker] [/h3]

Changes:

1. The duration of slashing defense reduction effect is reduced to 1 second (was 2 seconds).
2. The slashing defense reduction effect is decreased to 6.67% (was 10%).
3. Activating the Hoarfrost specialization now increases the slashing defense reduction effect to 40% (was 60%).
These rune changes are expected to be updated today.

We will continue to monitor combat balance and make more changes as needed. As always, your feedback is incredibly important to us! Feel free to share your thoughts and ideas with us so that we can make a better Conqueror's Blade together!

Christmas Fjord—a Fjord Covered in Ice—Coming Soon!

Christmas is around the corner and great masses of snow are piling up. The newly decorated fort has been covered in a sheet of ice. But the changing terrain is not all that's new: two oddly dressed troops have arrived, one will aid the attackers and one will aid the defenders.

[h3]Free Doctrine Reagent[/h3]
Play the [Christmas Fjord] to get [Uncommon Doctrine Reagents]! (You can check out more details on the drops in the Events matchmaking menu once the mode is available)

[h3]More Forces[/h3]
Whenever an objective point is captured, all players receive two random bonus units that they can command (each player can command up to ten units).

[h3]Fast Respawns[/h3]
Don't fret about falling in battle, for you will respawn again before long! Having died, you'll respawn anew after 15 seconds (respawn time increases to 30 seconds after 3 deaths).

[h3]Map Layout[/h3]
We've reduced the number of flags and added changed the pathways to make for more heated and frequent clashes.



Christmas Fjord will be available daily between 12:00 and 21:00 (UTC+8) from Dec 22 (after maintenance) through Jan 5 (until maintenance).

Brave the snows and let's fight in the Christmas Fjord!