Conqueror's Blade Patch Notes
2026
October
Oct 15 Live Update Notice
Live update scheduled for October 15. No server downtime required.
Overview
Live update scheduled for October 15. No server downtime required.
Overview
This update introduces new economy packs in the Store, narrows the matchmaking spread for Ranked Battles, and implements several bug fixes for unit progression and visual assets.
Store Updates
Active Duration: Oct 15, 12:00 – Oct 29, 23:59
- New Item: Silver Coins Supply Pack (available in the War Packs tab).
- Weekly Vault Key Pack: Weekly purchase limit increased to 3.
System Adjustments
Ranked Battles
Matchmaking parameters have been tightened. Warlords will now be paired with teammates and opponents within a narrower skill rating spread to improve competitive integrity.
Unit Changes
- Jaguar Warriors: Performance and visual optimization to increase unit responsiveness.
- Eagle Warriors: Fixed a progression bug where reaching Level 15 prevented the completion of specific Season Challenge quests.
Bug Fixes & Optimizations
- Visuals: Fixed abnormal effects on certain Mount Attire and missing weapon models for the Dual Blades attire [Dragonspine Blades].
- Attire: Corrected an issue where [Hardened Rattan] attire lost its "Bound" status and could be obtained repeatedly.
- UI/Systems:
- Resolved an issue preventing the [House Archive] from opening.
- Restored the [Replay] feature and improved general playback stability.
- Corrected various localized text display errors.
Oct. 8 Update and Maintenance Log
Maintenance update report for October 8, 2026. Deployment of the Aztec season content, unit preorders, and critical infrastructure stability fixes.
Overview
Maintenance update report for October 8, 2026. Deployment of the Aztec season content, unit preorders, and critical infrastructure stability fixes.
Overview
The update marks the launch of the Aztecs season, introducing the high-tier unit preorder phase and rotating specialized Doctrine pools. Key technical fixes address World Map healing restrictions and UI inconsistencies.
Maintenance Window:
- APAC: Oct. 8, 14:00 - 17:00 (UTC+8)
- EU/AMS: Oct. 8, 07:00 - 10:00 (UTC+1)
Key Points
Aztec Season Preorder
The Shorn Ones (5-Star Unit) Deluxe Preorder Pack is available in the Store until Oct. 26.
- Contents: 7x Unit Tokens (Unlockable Oct. 26), 1x Exclusive Avatar, 2x 20% Discount Coupons (Tradeable).
Doctrine Pool Rotation
Two ancient battlefields are open from Oct. 8 to Nov. 5:
- Hedge of Pikes: Increased drop rate for Epic Poleaxe Doctrines.
- Armstrong's Redoubt: Increased drop rate for Epic Javelin Doctrines.
Bug Fixes & Optimizations
General Adjustments
- World Healing: Fixed "Heal All" functionality for 4-Star and 5-Star units during season seal phases.
- Infrastructure: Server hardware upgraded to improve stability.
- Identity Document: Changes now apply immediately without requiring a client restart.
Visual & UI Fixes
- Honing Interface: Health and protection value progress bars now align correctly.
- Unit Models: Fixed disappearance issues caused by specific Unit Attire.
- Banners: Corrected display errors for banners after unit wipes.
- Broadcasts: Resolved selection issues in the Kill Broadcast list.
- Store/Frames: Fixed incorrect display for store items and frame durations.
Rewards
Compensation for the 3-hour downtime:
- 8,000 Bronze Coins
- 300 Honour
- 15 Unit Medals
September
[Aztecs] Season Announcement
New seasonal campaign featuring elite warriors of the Sun God. Introduces capturing mechanics, obsidian-based status effects, and the Lake Capital map.
Overview
Aztecs Season Announcement
New seasonal campaign featuring elite warriors of the Sun God. Introduces capturing mechanics, obsidian-based status effects, and the Lake Capital map.
Overview
The Aztecs season focuses on "Ritual War," where units capture enemies to bolster their own ranks or demoralize the opposition. Weapons utilize obsidian to inflict Slow and Bleeding effects.
Seasonal Units
Eagle Warriors (4-Star)
Elite javelin-wielders and masters of the obsidian blade.
- Unit Features:
- Ritual War: Captures enemies to integrate them into own forces.
- Obsidian Spear: Attacks inflict Slowed. Offensive skills inflict Bleeding.
- Skills:
- Feathered Strike: Throws spears (Knockdown) followed by a rolling thrust.
- Eagle Strike: Leap and kick spears for massive damage, followed by a knockback slash.
- Skyward: Buffs movement speed. While active, kills reduce [Feathered Strike] cooldown.
Jaguar Warriors (4-Star)
Vicious shock infantry utilizing the Macuahuitl saw-sword.
- Unit Features:
- Ritual War: Captures enemies to damage foe morale.
- Macuahuitl: Normal attacks trigger massive Bleeding damage if the target was recently hit by a skill.
- Skills:
- Jaguar Claw: Area-of-effect leap smash (Knockdown) and execution strike.
- Obsidian Fang: Relentless swinging strikes that tear through formations.
Shorn Ones (5-Star)
Heavy vanguard infantry wielding massive two-handed Macuahuitls.
- Unit Features:
- Perfect Sacrifice: Team damage increases as allied units fall.
- Serrated Macuahuitl: Deals high Blunt and Bleeding damage; stone blades shatter and must be honed.
- Skills:
- Blood Sacrifice: Shielded charge followed by crowd control and heavy strikes.
- Solar Storm: Defensive stance with block-breaking counterattacks and AoE knockdowns.
- Blade of No Return: Restores health and weapon sharpness.
Battle Pass & Store
Battle Pass Rewards
- Tier 1: Hero Attire: Eagle's Chosen
- Tier 50: Unit Attire: Caiman Priest
- Tier 100: Hero Attire: Tlatoani
- Other: Feathered Serpent Banner, Mountain Heart Steed, Honing Ingots.
Seasonal Store Changes
- Returning (20% Off): Sacrum Romanum Attire (Margrave of the Border, Emperor in Steel).
- Returning (Original Price): Bloodbound, Warborn, Terracotta Guardian.
- New: Epic Schematic Crate (1,000 Blades, limit 4/season).
Seasonal Map: Lake Capital
A city built on water featuring stone temples, causeways, and canals.
- Release Date: October 22, 2026.
World Core Regions
- Primary Core: Anadolou (Ownership of Reginopolis determines Hegemon).
- Region Access: Phased opening of Ungverija, Borderlands, and Anadolou based on server group.
Campaign Phases
| Phase | Date | Unit Limits |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Opening Moves | Sept 29 | Max one 4 or 5-Star |
| 2: Eve of Storm | Oct 12 | Max one 5-Star |
| 3: All is Chaos | Oct 26 | 5-Star and below |
| 4: Usurp Thrones | Nov 16 | 5-Star and below (Capital Sieges) |
| 5: Imperial Dawn | Nov 30 | Full access to all Regional Capitals |
Key Runes
- Abyssal Rift (Helm): -20% unit damage taken; drops poison cloud on death.
- Earth's Vessel (Armour): -10% damage taken; -25% damage taken while CC'd.
- Endless Quiver (Bracers): Ranged units restore 2 ammo per kill.
- Hummingbird's Flight (Short Bow): Post-roll attacks fire triple arrows with Slow.
- Fire Lord's Breath (Musket): Normal attacks deal 600 area burn damage.
- Cloud Piercer (Longbow): Fully charged shots pierce up to 2 units.
System Optimizations
- Premium Season Quests: New quest chains (Badges and Daily tasks) reward up to 24 Challenge Vouchers to skip Unit Challenge stages. Battle Pass owners can claim all accumulated rewards.
Aztecs Season Update: Less Grind with New Season Challenge Perks!
A tactical overview of the Season Challenge Perks event arriving with the Aztecs season, designed to reduce unit unlock requirements through a new voucher system. Starting September 29, the Aztecs season introduces Pay Off Vouchers.
September 17 Update Log
Maintenance update for Sept 17, 2026. Pre-orders for the "Aztecs: Eclipse" season begin, alongside the "Banner Conquest" limited-time mode and end-of-season balance adjustments.
S28 Aztecs Season First Look
S28: Aztecs - Eclipse introduces a Mesoamerican-inspired theater of war featuring three aggressive new units and the lake-city battlefield of Tenochtitlan. Season 28 launches on September 29.
September 10 Update Log
Field manual update regarding the conclusion of the Chaos season, server transfer windows, and system adjustments. Maintenance is scheduled for September 10 to implement the [Chaos] season settlement and initiate end-of-season protocols.
Conqueror's Blade Hotfix Update
Hotfix update focusing on Musket and Nodachi attribute corrections, matchmaking optimizations for returning players, and UI stability. This update addresses specific weapon attribute bugs, improves the matchmaking experience for the "Return to Battlefield" event, and resolves several UI and localization inconsistencies.
September 3 Update Log
Maintenance update featuring the return of the 7th Anniversary PVE mode, extensive Hero balance overhauls for Maul and Poleaxe, and new Epic weapon schematics. Maintenance Schedule: APAC: September 3, 14:00-17:00 (UTC+8) EU/AMS: September 3, 07:00-10:00 (UTC+1) Compensation: Bronze Coins x8000, Honour x300, Unit Medal x15.
Chaos Season Settlement Announcement
Field manual regarding the conclusion of the Chaos season. Tactical data includes settlement dates, Territory War adjustments, and Ranked Battle expiration.
August
August 21 Update Log
Tactical summary of the August 21 update focusing on 7th Anniversary event corrections, equipment bug fixes, and system optimizations. This update primarily addresses reward distribution errors within the 7th Anniversary events and corrects mechanical inconsistencies involving specific Hero weapons and Mount affixes.
August 20 Update Maintenance Notice
Massive 7th Anniversary update introducing the "War Table" tactical mode, "Vanguard Unit" privileges, upgradable "Revenant" attire, and comprehensive balance adjustments. Maintenance completes on August 20.
Conqueror's Blade 7th Anniversary | Brand-New Epic Shortsword & Shield and Dual Blades Arrive!
New Epic Weapon Schematics for Shortsword & Shield and Dual Blades arrive as part of the 7th Anniversary update, introducing modified skills and scaling weapon traits. Following the Glaive and Spear, the Shortsword & Shield and Dual Blades receive dedicated Epic Schematics: Eclipse & Dawn and Silent Knell.
Aug 6 Update & Maintenance Announcement
August 6 Maintenance (14:00-17:00 UTC+8 APAC / 07:00-10:00 UTC+1 EU/AMS). Compensation: 8,000 Bronze, 300 Honour, 15 Unit Medals.
7th Anniversary Rewards Preview | Choose from 3 Weapon Attires, [All or Nothing] Opens Tomorrow!
Field manual update regarding the 7th Anniversary event cycle and limited-time combat modes. The 7th Anniversary update introduces the "All or Nothing" high-stakes mode and the return of the "Dragonhunter’s Mantra" event.
July
Weapon and Unit Balance Adjustments - Developer Log
Tactical field manual regarding the balance update and design trajectory for July 2026. Recent adjustments focus on refining the risk-reward ratio for specific hero classes and normalizing the defensive dominance of Tier 5 infantry units.
July 30 Online Update Log
Targeted technical adjustments to unit mechanics, achievement tracking reliability, and Illusion Orb market functionality. The July 30 update addresses mechanical exploits for the White Plume Guards and stabilizes the Player Card achievement system.
July 27 Bug Fix Announcement
Tactical report on the July 27 technical adjustments and ongoing system optimizations. This update addresses critical progression blockers, seasonal pass synchronization errors, and interface malfunctions.
July 23 Update and Maintenance Log
This deployment implements significant combat overhauls to the Nodachi and Musket hero classes alongside targeted balance adjustments to elite tactical formations, including the White Plume Guards and Tiger and Leopard Cavalry. Additional logistical upgrades include the integration of the Player Card taxonomy and early infrastructural deployments for the impending Three Kingdoms theater of operations.
July 23 Update and Maintenance Log
Update: July 23, 2026. Tactical maintenance and balance overhaul of the Nodachi and Musket specialties, coupled with Unit leadership and stat adjustments.
July 23 Update and Maintenance Log
Deployment of comprehensive combat adjustments prioritizing extensive overhauls to the Nodachi and Musket weapon classes. Field tests also mandate strategic rebalancing across multiple vanguard units, specifically curbing the endurance of White Plume Guards while heavily augmenting the striking power of cavalry and auxiliary infantry.
July 23 Update and Maintenance Log
Update 07/23/2026: Implementation of the Player Card system, overhaul of Nodachi and Musket specialties, and major balance passes for White Plume Guards and Tiger and Leopard Cavalry. Maintenance: APAC (14:00-17:00 UTC+8) / EU & AMS (07:00-10:00 UTC+1).
July 16 Online Update Log
Technical update log for July 16, 2026. Includes adjustments to Glaive weapon attires, quest tracking stability, and map collision fixes.
July 9 Update and Maintenance Log
- [Divine Reforge] Glaive weapon attire now available, with new special effect sets [Peach Garden Oath] and [Green Dragon Blade]. - Limited-time event [Divine Reforge · Rebirth] grants one free reset for the Divine Reforge - Glaive.
July 2 Online Update — Bug Fixes & Optimizations
Greetings, Warlords! This week's maintenance is conducted online — no server downtime.
June
Chaos: A Realm Divided — Season Launch Benefits & Event Rewards Overview
TL;DR — Season launches June 26. Boosted forging odds, free Doctrine removal, instant Yellow Turban Chanters with the Battle Pass, new Sishui Pass stage with Divine Crow rewards, a new Steam server "Warlords Ascend", and a bigger 7th Anniversary still to come.
S27 PTR Test — New Units & Balance (Preview)
Public Test Realm (PTR) preview for Season 27. The test server opens 18:00 (UTC+8) on June 23 and closes 18:00 (UTC+8) on June 25.
S27 PTR – Unit Balance Adjustments
I. Unit Balance Adjustments 1.
PTR Unit Balancing
I. Unit Balance Adjustments 1.
May
May 28 Update and Maintenance Log
TL;DR (Quick Summary for Lazy Readers) - Maintenance May 28: APAC 14:00-17:00 (UTC+8), EU/AMS 07:00-10:00 (UTC+1), ~3h. Compensation: 8000 Bronze Coins, 300 Honour, 15 Unit Medals.
May 21 Live Update Notice
Online update — no server downtime. The Illusion Orb Map event returns with the Legendary visual effect Illusion Orb [Modao Battalion - Ode].
Dual Blades Balance Adjustments
I. Dual Blades Balance 1.
May 14 Hotfix Notice
I. System Optimizations & Fixes 1.
May 14 Update and Maintenance Log
Maintenance Window: - APAC: May 14, 14:00-17:00 (UTC+8) - EU/AMS: May 14, 07:00-10:00 (UTC+1) - Duration: ~3 hours. Compensation: Bronze Coins x8000, Honour x300, Unit Medal x15.
[Vanguard Trials] Theme Map Coming Soon
The eighth returning map theme, [Vanguard Trials], will open soon. 5-star Units are restricted — only 4-star and lower-tier Units allowed.
May 7 Live Update Notice
Online update — no server downtime. - [War of the Citadels] event map is closed.
May 7 Live Update Notice
This week''s maintenance is conducted online — no server downtime. I.
[Decisive Showdown] Themed Map Coming Soon
Imperial Showdown returns for the [Decisive Showdown] event, recreating the 621 AD campaign where the King of Qin led 3,500 elite soldiers to defeat a 100,000-strong army. Event Time: May 7 – May 14 before maintenance How to Join: [J] - [Events] - [Decisive Showdown] I.
April
April 29 Update and Maintenance Log
Maintenance Window: - APAC: April 29, 14:00-17:00 (UTC+8) - EU/AMS: April 29, 07:00-10:00 (UTC+1) - Duration: ~3 hours. Compensation: Bronze Coins x8000, Honour x300, Unit Medal x15.
Loadouts Feature Now Live
The Loadouts feature lets you save Weapon, Armour, and Runes together as a complete preset and switch between them with one click during the preparation phase. I.
February
February 9 Update and Maintenance Log
Daily login rewards with Retroactive Check-in support. - 50 points per daily login.