Conqueror's Blade
Server downtime - 20/07/2023
Please refer to the Patch Notes for documented changes. Meanwhile, stay tuned to our Discord channel in case of any immediate server updates.
Together to Victory: Team Up for a New PVE Mode!
Advance to capture flags in a new two-player PVE Mode: Together to Victory! Co-operate with a friend as you move on five flag points, before launching an assault on the final base to seize the day.
Victory will reward you with Artificer's Stones and Lesser Scrolls of Glory, with additional bonuses available by completing Warden Quests.
This limited-time event ends July 27, so come together and take arms today!
Together to Victory: Rules
- This is a two-player co-op mode.
- There are five flags in total. Capturing a flag will extend the time limit of the mode.
- Victory Condition: Capture the final base.
Battle Drops
- Drops can be earned by winning in Together to Victory up to three times per week, across two weeks while the event is active.
- Players will receive 5x Lesser Scrolls of Glory and 5x Artificer’s Stones per victory (up to a maximum of three victories per week).
- The weekly reset for the drops will take place on Thursday at 00:00 Server Time.
Warden Quests
Three Weekly Quests and two one-off Quests are available to pick up from the Warden. Complete them to unlock Uncommon and Rare Wisdom, plus Uncommon Scrolls of Mastery!
Team up and fight today!
Merchant’s Troves: Get Black Tassels Unit Attire Today!
Unlock a treasure trove of amazing items between now and July 27! Use Vault Keys to purchase a maximum of 10 Merchant’s Troves from ‘O’ menu to randomly receive special items from a pool of rewards.
You can receive any of the 10 available rewards in any order, and you’re guaranteed to receive all possible rewards if you open all 10 Merchant’s Troves. The grand prize to set your sights on is the Black Tassels Unit Attire, a samurai-inspired armour set complemented by a gilded sanguine fabric.
The first Merchant’s Trove is free, with subsequent Troves’ Vault Key requirements increasing the more you open.
Here’s what’s on offer from the rewards pool:
- 2x Rare Schematic Selection Boxes
- 100,000 Bronze Coins
- 50x Unit Medals
- 60x Powdered Silvers
- 40x Artificer’s Stones
- 50x Uncommon Scrolls of Mastery
- 4x Epic Wisdoms
- 5x Golden Keys
- 1x Epic Hero Schematic Crate
- Black Tassels Unit Attire
Open up Merchant’s Troves between now and July 27!
Server downtime - 13/07/2023
Please refer to the Patch Notes for documented changes. Meanwhile, stay tuned to our Discord channel in case of any immediate server updates.
Conqueror's Tales: The Life of a Samurai
While the life of a samurai may seem exciting to outside observers, the truth of their daily existence was far from the non-stop fighting and action often portrayed in popular culture. Being a warrior was paramount in a samurai's life, but they could also be poets, politicians, and even farmers.
The word ‘samurai’ roughly translates to ‘those who serve’, and these honoured soldiers spent most of their lives doing just that. It is generally agreed upon by historians that samurai rose to the fore in around 1185 AD, when an economic and political shift in Japan saw an emergence of the aristocracy and landowners who needed paid protection. These aristocrats were looking to hire samurai for protection after leaving the imperial court and becoming independent.
Although samurai initially existed to serve the Emperor of Japan, in reality, they also served the land-owning individuals known as daimyo.
Dull Days
Daily life for a samurai wasn’t as packed with action as you might expect. A samurai would awaken to a healthy meal cooked for him by his servant, who would then dress him. Everyday wear included a modest kimono, usually made of silk. Colourful materials were considered conceited, so the colours were generally muted. A samurai’s hair was styled with care and pulled back into a topknot known as a chomage. The final cherry on top of this simple outfit was an obi (a belt wrapped around the waist and worn on the left side) to carry his sword.
The samurai would then meditate to achieve greater mental and emotional clarity before heading off to training. Honing his swordsmanship skills would take up much of the afternoon, but afterwards, a samurai would help his daimyo by collecting the taxes of the residents in the area or by protecting the land. Later, they would practice cultural skills such as writing and calligraphy.
Evenings were comprised of a supper of sushi and sake, praying to Buddha, and spending time with family before bed.
The samurai’s compensation for this life was land, food, and even money.
An engraving of a samurai (1669 AD)
Trials, Tests, And Training
Samurai lived according to bushido (The Way of the Warrior), a code of conduct that placed loyalty and respect to one’s master, ethical behaviour, and self-discipline above all else.
Samurai went through a rigorous training program encompassing aspects of physicality and spirituality to become respected warriors. The purpose of this training was to produce warriors who were not only competent in combat, but also in culture.
The physical training was based around weapon skills, and they would practice with katanas (long swords), the yari (spear), and wakizashi (short sword). However, horseriding and archery were also on the docket, and in their arsenal of talents.
Martial arts were, of course, included in their training. Jujitsu and kenjitsu (sword fighting) improved their combat abilities, earning them their title as history’s martial arts masters.
Mental and spiritual activities were just as important for the samurai-in-training. As well as studying the principles of bushido, they practised meditation, wrote poetry, and cultivated their refined sensibilities with tea ceremonies.
However, as Gavin Blair writes in An Illustrated Guide to Samurai History and Culture (2022), while “a well-rounded samurai was expected to be literate and appreciative of art and aesthetics, some maintained that the only arts which should be focused on were the martial arts”. This clearly isn’t the case for all samurai, as Blair goes on to mention that many samurai were “great patrons of art and culture”.
Want to learn more about the Japanese culture that inspired Conqueror’s Blade: Sengoku? Check out our Conqueror’s Tales on Miyamoto Musashi and stay tuned for more!
Reap a New Glaive from the Deadly Art Attire Chest!
Unlock the Deadly Art Attire Chest with Golden Keys via the ‘G’ menu before July 27 to claim exclusive Weapon Skins and Hero Attire!
Eight Principles Glaive
The Deadly Art Attire Chest has a chance of containing the unique Eight Principles Glaive, a Weapon Skin with unique inky visual effects, sure to strike fear into the hearts of your enemies. The Chest is also teeming with Attire and other items for you to claim.
Alternatively, you can purchase the Eight Principles Glaive directly (via the ‘G’ menu) for 300 Curios or 500 Fragments until August 3.
Check out the full contents of the Deadly Art Attire Chest in-game.
Get Your Marching Orders!
While you're trying out your new Glaive, why not stock up on your war supplies with new Marching Orders! Use Sovereigns or Silver Coins to purchase Warrants, then login to Conqueror’s Blade daily for a week to complete missions and collect your rewards.
Rewards include:
- Artificer’s Stones
- Bronze
- Powdered Silver
- Silver Keys
- Greater Scrolls of Glory
- & more!
Doctrine Dash: Boost your Units ‘til July 20!
From now until July 20 (08:00 server time), the Doctrine Dash is on! Complete challenges and progress through Free and Premium stages to receive rewards including Seasonal Doctrine Selection Boxes where you can select from the following items:
- Treatises
- Wuxing Blood Doctrine
- Crescent Monks Endurance Doctrine
- Yanyuedao Control Doctrine
- And more!
Also up for grabs are exclusive Doctrines for the new Seasonal Units from Conqueror’s Blade: Sengoku—-Ronin, Onna-musha, and Orochi Samurai (not included in the Seasonal Doctrine Selection Box).
Make sure to activate your Premium Account status before you begin so you can complete extra challenges!
New Doctrine Excavation Site
Until July 27 (08:00 server time), enjoy a new limited-time Doctrine Pool: Meadow of Broken Reeds. Consume your Treatises to be in with a chance of uncovering an Epic Lance Doctrine.
Ready yourself to rush for Doctrines!
Server downtime - 06/07/2023
Please refer to the Patch Notes for documented changes. Meanwhile, stay tuned to our Discord channel in case of any immediate server updates.
Conqueror’s Blade is Available on GeForce NOW!
Conqueror’s Blade is available to play on GeForce NOW!
Immerse yourself in tactical siege gameplay in Conqueror’s Blade, a free-to-play MMORPG experience. Fight in Siege and Field battles and experience themed Seasons inspired by some of the most important events and civilisations in history. Form alliances to take control of territories with your House, and compete in Territory Wars to gain glory and prizes. Seize territory and secure victory today with Conqueror’s Blade on GeForce NOW.
NVIDIA’s cloud gaming service GeForce NOW connects to digital PC game stores so you can stream the games you already own without large game downloads, updates, or patches, and your games will always be up to date. GeForce NOW also transforms your gaming setup and lets you easily run Conqueror’s Blade on its recommended or even maximum specifications on your PC.
GeForce NOW is free to try in one-hour sessions while paid tiers will lift this time limit and allow for more advanced graphical options. There is no limit to how many times a Free Member can start a new one-hour session in a day.
Server downtime - 30/06/2023
Please refer to the Patch Notes for documented changes. Meanwhile, stay tuned to our Discord channel in case of any immediate server updates.