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If you’re of the opinion that fire should be fought with fire, think again. Not only will a unit of Siphonarioi out-flame anything else on the current medieval battlefield, it comes with the Resist Flame trait. Not so much to protect itself from enemy fire, you understand, but to offset the likelihood that a unit of Siphonarioi is as much a danger to itself as anyone else. Thankfully, battles tend to be long extinguished before any incidents of self-immolation flare-up. 
 

Unlocking 

You will be able to command a Siphonarioi unit temporarily after completing one series of Season V unit challenges. The unit will become permanently yours after finishing a fourth stage (along with any XP the unit may have earned along the way). Complete Stages 3 and 7 to secure the Doctrines that will ignite the unit’s searing battlefield abilities. 

 

 


Gameplay 

With a high Leadership cost and just a handful of warriors per unit, Siphonarioi should only be deployed when they can effect a powerful advantage on the battlefield. Typically this is when assaulting fortifications and capture points in enclosed spaces. Make sure you have a friendly unit nearby to get them out of difficult situations, for despite good defence stats (and devastating fire Traits, of course), Siphonarioi can quickly become overwhelmed by superior enemy numbers.

 


Progression 

Siphonarioi have a maximum unit level of 30, with Veterancy Points investable across two branches. The top branch generally works to increase the effectiveness of the unit’s fire attack and reduce the cooldown timer, while the lower branch improves the units staying power and defensive capabilities. Which one you go for will depend on whether you want a unit that burns twice as much for half as long!

 


Just the facts: Siphonarioi (5-star, ranged)



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

Stay on top of the latest news and events in Conqueror’s Blade every month! Let’s take a look at what’s in store for November.

REMEMBER, REMEMBER THE FIFTH OF NOVEMBER...

As the United Kingdom celebrates the foiling of Guy Fawkes’ Gunpowder Plot on Bonfire Night, warlords can join in with the fiery festivities too! Equip your units with a special mask and set off beautiful fireworks displays in-game from November 5.

UNLEASH THE SIPHONARIOI (NOVEMBER 9)

Fill out your ranks by recruiting the Siphonarioi, a dreaded force armed with handheld flamethrowers. Sworn to guard the secret of hellfire's composition, they will fight tooth and nail to avoid being taken alive. Complete new Unit Challenges from November 9 to add them to your army!

SEASON V CAMPAIGN



CONQUEROR’S BLADE ON TWITCH (NOVEMBER 5, 12, 19, 26)

Tune in to Twitch throughout November to see the Conqueror’s Blade Community Team tearing up the battlefield.

BLACK FRIDAY

The markets will soon be abuzz with warlords hunting down awesome deals! The Black Friday sale kicks off in Conqueror’s Blade later this month - subscribe to the official newsletter to make sure you don’t miss the boat on an epic bargain.

NOVEMBER TWITCH DROPS

A new set of Twitch Drops is landing in November, featuring a unique reward exclusive to Twitch Drops. Ready up by watching and following Conqueror’s Blade streamers on Twitch, and keep an eye out for more news later this month!

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

“It is stern work, it is perilous work, to thrust your hand in the sun
And pull out a spark of immortal flame to warm the hearts of men:
But Prometheus, torn by the claws and beaks whose task is never done,
Would be tortured another eternity to go stealing fire again.”

- ‘The Proud Poet’, Joyce Kilmer (1917)
 

In all of human history, few discoveries have been as important as that of fire. Both a versatile tool and a deadly weapon, fire continues to shape the fortunes of humankind with its potential to create, sustain, and destroy. As the United Kingdom celebrates Bonfire Night on November 5 with fiery festivities, join us as we delve into the ancient history that inspired the fire-based weapons and units featured in Season V: Legacy of Fire! 

Prior to the events of Season V, King John of the Kingdom of Empyros commissioned his alchemists to create the liquid hellfire in order to maintain superiority over the Symmachean Brotherhood. This deadly composition fuels the weapons of the Zykalian Militia and the Siphonarioi. 

As history buffs may have guessed, hellfire is actually based on Greek fire, a historic invention used by the Byzantine Greeks starting in the 7th century CE. This incendiary substance remained an instrumental weapon for the Byzantine Empire for over seven centuries, and its value was said to be so great that Emperor Romanos II declared Greek fire one of three things, alongside imperial regalia and royal princesses, that should never be allowed to fall into enemy hands. 

Byzantine ships primarily used Greek fire in naval battles. Using a complex propulsion system, crews would jettison streams of the substance at enemy ships to start blazes which water had no effect on. In defence of the city of Constantinople, uncrewed ships laden with Greek fire were reportedly even sent upwind into the heart of enemy fleets to cause chaos from within. Wood and flesh burned alike in the undying flames, and the Byzantines leveraged this infamy and destructive power to safeguard their empire and Constantinople from centuries of sieges and repeated naval attacks. 

Portable versions of the propulsion system used on Byzantine ships, much like the cheirosiphon (Greek for ‘hand siphon’) carried by the Siphonarioi units in Conqueror’s Blade, were later developed for use on land. Certain innovations led to further portability, with clay grenades being filled with Greek fire and thrown at enemies. Indeed, tzykalia is the Greek word for ‘clay pot’, with this particular iteration of the Byzantine weapon serving as the inspiration for the Zykalian Militia grenadiers in Conqueror’s Blade. 

The secrets of Greek fire are now lost, as the weaponised liquid all but disappeared into the pages of history following the Fourth Crusade and the sacking of Constantinople in 1204 CE. However, stories of its potency and power continue to burn just as brightly. 

Zykalian Militia Unit Challenges are now available in Conqueror’s Blade. The Siphonarioi Unit Challenges will be active from November 9. 

Further Reading: ‘Greek Fire’ by Mark Cartwright, Ancient History Encyclopedia: https://www.ancient.eu/Greek_Fire

With houses and alliances preparing to march as Season V’s campaign moves into its next phase, you probably don’t need much incentive to log in to the game, but we couldn’t resist...

From today until the scheduled end of Season V on December 14 (at midnight, server time), you can claim a whole bunch of extra rewards in addition to the usual daily login giveaways. Just open the Activities tab of the Activities panel (press ‘O’) over 21 separate days to have the following items transferred to your character inventory.
 

To celebrate Bonfire Night (also known as Guy Fawkes’ Night, when the infamous Gunpowder Plot was thwarted), we have a spectacular free gift you can claim right now from the MY.GAMES Market.

Actually, make that THREE FREE GIFTS:

• 1x Fawkes' Mask & Hat (unit attire)
  
• 5x Sparkly Rockets
  
• 5x Well-made Thunderstars 
  

If that’s not enough, Fawkes' Mask & Hat and five Well-made Thunderstars are on sale via the in-game Store, for just 150 and 700 Sovereigns respectively

Remember, remember, you have until the 10th of November to claim your freebies and take advantage of this explosive in-game discount!