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Three new Units are available to add to your Warband in Conqueror’s Blade: Eternal, each inspired by the legends of Ancient China and bringing unique talents to the battlefield.

We spoke to the developers at Booming Tech about all things Eternal Units, from historical and mythological inspiration to tactical uses in battle.

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Q: The Crescent Monks are based on the legendary hero Lu Zhishen from the classic Chinese novel Water Margin. What was it about this character that inspired you the most?

A: Lu Zhishen is known for his courage, righteousness, and strong sense of justice. He fought in countless battles and defeated innumerable enemies, ultimately achieving enlightenment and becoming a Buddhist monk. His story is widely known and admired by Chinese people as a beloved heroic figure. This Unit is mainly inspired by Lu Zhishen, and we aim to showcase his heroic spirit on the battlefield.

Q: The Monk’s Spade that this Unit wields is a very unique weapon and takes inspiration from old China, where Buddhist monks often carried shovels with them on the road to properly bury any corpses they found, as well as defend themselves against bandits. Why did you choose to give the Crescent Monks this weapon?

A: It's quite common for travelling Buddhist monks to carry a small shovel, which can come in handy in various situations. In times of war and turmoil, it's common to come across dead animals or even human corpses along the roadside, and compassionate monks can use their shovels to provide a proper burial for them. 



Q: The Crescent Monks are great for crowd control with their sweeping motions with the Monk’s Spade. Do you see them as a viable option to choose as a pushing force in battle?

A: Crescent Monks possess an extraordinary amount of strength, making their area-of-effect attacks and crowd-control abilities extremely potent. However, due to the absence of armour protection, they are also highly susceptible to being controlled. Therefore, the optimal scenario for Crescent Monks is engaging in one-on-one combat or providing continuous output while being protected by allies on the front line. When facing multiple enemies alone or enemies with ranged abilities, they become vulnerable.

Q: Which Units would you pit the Crescent Monks against for a fearsome battle?

The Crescent Monks have some degree of advantage against all melee Units, but they have no means of counterattack against long-range Heroes, skills, or high-burst skills such as the charge of the Myrmillones or the sweeps of the Silahdars. 

Q: There are only nine Monks in this Unit, what was the reason for their low numbers?

A: The Crescent Monks are designed as heroic characters with distinct personalities rather than just well-trained troops. Therefore, we opted for fewer numbers to emphasise their unique traits.

Check out the development Q&A of the Wuxing Pikemen here, and stay tuned for an upcoming Behind The Scenes look at the Yanyuedao Cavalry.

Outfit your heroes and troops with mythical Attire from Collector’s Packs, available once again from the official Conqueror’s Blade website!

Three new Packs inspired by the legends of the Gorgons and Medusa are available via the newly redesigned and relaunched Collector’s Packs page:

• Gorgon's Fate Bundle: Turn your enemies to stone with items fit for a Gorgon goddess. Contains the Medusa's Acolyte Hero Attire, Gorgon’s Guardian Mount Set, plus a selection of Legendary and Epic Artillery Boxes, Rare Schematic Chests, Huge Chests of Resources, and 100,000 Silver.
• Devout Destiny Bundle: Control your fate in battle and adorn your troops in fashionable fits. Contains the Gorgon's Guardian Hero Attire plus a selection of Super Hero XP Cards, Scrolls of Renewal, and Rare Schematic Chests.
• Cobra Cult Bundle: Imbue the strength in spirit of the snake-handler cult of old. Contains the Ophiuchean Unit Attire plus a selection of Super Hero XP Cards and Unit Medals.

Secure these serpentine supplies from the Collector’s Packs page today! 

Playing on Steam? Just log in with your Steam account on conqblade.com to purchase these Packs.

Ride into battle with the fearsome Yanyuedao Cavalry by your side. Commence your journey into legend with this brand-new Unit when you unlock them via Unit Challenges in Conqueror’s Blade: Eternal.

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[h2]Unlocking[/h2]
The Yanyuedao Cavalry can be unlocked by completing Unit Challenges. They come with a Seasonal Bonus in the form of Leadership requirements decreased by 15 points for the duration of the Season. 
[h2]Background[/h2]
The Yanyuedao Cavalry is a unique band of riders inspired by real-life historical figure Guan Yu—one of the five Tiger Generals. This Unit builds up a catastrophic charge by dragging its glaives across the ground and unleashing a brutal attack on its foes.

[h2]Strengths & Weaknesses [/h2]
This Unit’s power of momentum is its greatest strength. The Yanyuedao Cavalry can mount a dreadful attack by charging up their violent incursions. While these fearsome riders are deadly to enemy Units, their weakness is against Heroes, where armour penetration is 50% less effective.

Veterancy can improve attacking to the point that it will always cause at least 65% of their max damage, and health and cooldowns can be improved too. 

[h2]Just The Facts: Yanyuedao Cavalry (5-Star)[/h2]
Formations

• Dispersed: The Unit spreads out to avoid ranged attacks and artillery.
• Line: The Unit lines up ready for orders.
• Wedge: A wedge formation used for charging enemies.

Unit Traits

• Eternal Servitude:Leadership cost is reduced by 15 points while the Eternal Season is active.
• Momentous Power: The Yanyuedao Cavalry cause more damage the longer Mounting Dread is used.
• Area Effect: This Unit is effective at dealing with groups of enemies. 
• Fire-Resistant: This Unit is less likely to take fire damage from thermal weapons.
• Combat Penalty vs Heroes: Dread Unleashed’s armour penetration is 50% less effective versus Heroes.

Unit Orders

• Mounting Dread:The Unit begins to build up momentum, unlocking their second skill—Dread Unleashed.
• Dread Unleashed: The Unit crash into the enemy formation and let all that built-up momentum out in the form of violence.
• Rushing Blow: The Yayuedao Cavalry move into contact with an enemy Unit and lay into them, causing devastating damage.

The Yanyuedao Cavalry is now available to unlock via Unit Challenges.

NOTE: The above information is correct as of the time of publication. Please check in-game for the most up-to-date Unit information.

Conquerors and warriors unite for a limited-time crossover event. Unearth stories that connect Conqueror's Blade with Naraka: Bladepoint by taking on themed quests between now and April 13!

Don’t miss out on the action as the massively multiplayer online real-time tactics of Conqueror’s Blade meet the action-packed battle royale world of Naraka: Bladepoint in this crossover combo.

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[h2]Investigate Colliding Worlds[/h2]
A mysterious rift has pulled pieces from the world of Naraka: Bladepoint into Conqueror's City! Venture into the City to witness this phenomenon for yourself to see sinister vines and floating islands darkening the skies. 
[h2]Complete Crossover Quests [/h2]
Complete quests from the Custodian until March 30 (08:00 Server Time) to collect rewards such as Artificer’s Stones, Bronze, Hero XP, Treatises, and more!

Play now to cross blades in this limited-time event, and look forward to even more Naraka: Bladepoint content launching on March 30.

Please be aware that from 07:00 CET on March 23 (23:00 PDT on March 22), 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.