July 23 Update and Maintenance Log

Released 23 July 2026

Overview

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.

Overview

  • Maintenance: APAC (14:00-17:00 UTC+8) / EU & AMS (07:00-10:00 UTC+1).
  • Compensation: 8,000 Bronze Coins, 300 Honour, 15 Unit Medals.
  • Major Additions: Player Card system, [Doctrine Dash] event, and [Conqueror's Blade: Three Kingdoms] DLC prep.

Key Points

  • Player Card System: Unlocked at Level 20. Displays level, titles, match data, and custom animations. Includes a "Like" system for other players.
  • Free Doctrine Removal: From July 25 to July 26, removing doctrines costs zero Lotus Water.
  • Doctrine Dash: Complete up to 30 tasks for exclusive doctrines for White Plume Guards, Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, and Yellow Turban Chanters.

Unit Changes

UnitLeadershipKey Adjustments
White Plume Guards320 (Was 315)[Last Stand] duration reduced to 3.5s; Resolve absorption reduced by 30%.
Tiger & Leopard Cav315 (Was 320)Health growth increased; sweep/charge damage to shields buffed significantly.
Silahdars-Health/Penetration buffed; [Bodyguards] adds 15% Speed and 25% Damage.
Zealots225 (Was 235)Blunt damage and Guard Break increased.
Azaps210 (Was 215)Slashing damage, Block (400), and Guard Break increased.
Wuwei Mansion Guard220 (Was 235)Slashing damage (+200) and [Brutal Sweep] Guard Break increased.

Hero Class Changes

Nodachi

  • Passive [Bloodlust]: Life Drain per stack increased (2% 3%); Damage reduction per stack increased (3% 5%).
  • Normal/Sprint Attacks: Base damage multipliers increased; target decay threshold raised from 2 to 3.
  • [Samurai's March]: Now reduces target Slashing Defense by 20% (25% during Blood Rage); includes Knockback on Stage 1.
  • [Blood Blade]: Cast now cleanses Stagger/Knockdown; increases Max Health by 25% for duration.
  • [Dragon's Leap]: Base cooldown reduced to 45s; Bloodlust stacks now significantly increase charging efficiency.

Musket

  • Normal Attacks: Ranged damage increased 10%; Melee Stage 1 now causes Knockback with 250% multiplier.
  • [Caltrops]: Foes rolling/dodging in Caltrops take 3% Max HP bleed per sec (stacks 3x). Cooldown reduced to 22s.
  • [Skirmisher]: Ignores collision during skill; cooldown reduced to 28s.
  • [Fine Gunpowder]: Damage bonus increased to 24%; cooldown reduced to 8s.
  • [Scatter Shot]: Now causes Knockback on hit.

Schedule

  • Doctrine Dash: July 23 – August 6.
  • Victory Pass [Wildrider]: July 23 – August 6.
  • Free Doctrine Removal: July 25 (00:00) – July 26 (23:59).
  • Three Kingdoms DLC Bonus: Launch – October 8.

Rewards

  • Phase 1-3 Doctrine Dash: Salvation (Yellow Turban), Fury (Tiger & Leopard), Oath (White Plume).
  • Victory Pass: Yorkist Household Knights "Wildrider" Attire, Epic Schematics, Golden Keys.
  • First Top-up Bonus: 100% Sovereign rebate (capped at 540) for purchases in the Three Kingdoms DLC.

Units changed in this patch

Official announcement