July 23 Update and Maintenance Log

Released 23 July 2026

Overview

Update: July 23, 2026. Tactical maintenance and balance overhaul of the Nodachi and Musket specialties, coupled with Unit leadership and stat adjustments.

Overview

Maintenance will occur on July 23 to implement the new Player Card system, major hero rebalances, and limited-time events. Compensation includes 8,000 Bronze, 300 Honour, and 15 Unit Medals.

Key Points

  • Player Card System: Unlocked at Level 20. Features customizable backgrounds, signatures, animations, and social "likes." Displays seasonal and career data.
  • Doctrine Dash: Complete up to 30 tasks to earn exclusive Season Doctrines for Yellow Turban Chanters, Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, and White Plume Guards.
  • Free Doctrine Removal: Lotus Water is not consumed during the event period (July 25–26).
  • Victory Pass: Features exclusive [Wildrider] attire for Yorkist Household Knights.
  • Three Kingdoms DLC: Launching soon with a 100% Sovereign rebate on the first top-up (capped at 540 rebate Sovereigns).

Hero Class Changes

Nodachi

  • Passive [Bloodlust]: Life Drain per stack increased (2% to 3%); damage reduction increased (3% to 5%).
  • Axe/Normal Attacks: Significant base damage multiplier increases across all stages.
  • Samurai's March: Now bypasses Block and reduces target Slashing Defense by 20% (25% in Blood Rage).
  • Dragon's Leap: Increased charging efficiency per Bloodlust stack; cooldown reduced to 45s.
  • Blood Blade: Now grants a 25% Max Health boost; cleanses Stagger/Knockdown; Life Drain reduced to 15%.

Musket

  • Normal Ranged: Piercing damage and Guard Break increased; accuracy improved for close-range targets.
  • Melee Attacks: Stage 1 Blunt damage increased to 250% and causes Knockback.
  • Caltrops: Enemies rolling/dodging through caltrops take 3% Max Health Bleed damage (stacks 3x).
  • Skirmisher: Cooldown reduced to 28s; ignores collision during the skill.
  • Blackpowder Grenade: Blunt damage multiplier increased (400% to 600%).
  • Movement: Roll stamina cost reduced from 300 to 250.

Unit Changes

UnitLeadership ChangeKey Adjustments
White Plume Guards315 320[Last Stand] duration reduced (10s to 3.5s); Resolve absorption reduced by 30%.
Tiger & Leopard Cav320 315Base Health growth increased; Shield damage and Guard Break significantly boosted.
Silahdars-Health/Arp increased; [Bodyguards] grants +15% Speed and +25% Damage.
Zealot235 225Blunt damage increased; Guard Break +50.
Azaps215 210Slashing damage and Block increased; Guard Break +80.
Wuwei Mansion Guard235 220Slashing damage increased; [Brutal Sweep] Guard Break +150.

Schedule

  • APAC Maintenance: July 23, 14:00-17:00 (UTC+8)
  • EU/AMS Maintenance: July 23, 07:00-10:00 (UTC+1)
  • Doctrine Dash: July 23 – August 6
  • Free Doctrine Removal: July 25, 00:00 – July 26, 23:59 (Server Time)
  • Glorious Expedition Treasure: July 23 – August 20

Units changed in this patch

Official announcement