Refer a Friend to Conqueror’s Blade to Earn Rewards!
There’s nothing better than heading into battle with a pal at your side, and the Conqueror’s Blade Referral Program is here to make your friendships even more fruitful! Refer friends, play together to complete tasks to earn Referral Points, then spend them in the Referral Shop.
Simply follow the three steps below, and start earning rewards!
Collect Referral Points by referring friends and playing together
Spend your Referral Points in the Referral Shop for exclusive items!
When a friend joins with your Referral Link and confirms their email, you will receive 100 Referral Points and they will receive 50,000 Silver Coins, Rotmistrz's Horse Attire to use in-game, and 250 Referral Points to spend! Additionally, when a friend you refer (above level 50) purchases Sovereigns using the official Top-up, you'll also receive 5% of their top-up value!
Additionally, if you already referred friends in the previous version of the Referral System, we did our best to connect you with all the users you referred so far. They will become visible within your Referral System as soon as both you and they ‘join’ the new Referral Program. Once that is done, you can start collecting points together!
Anniversary Banner Contest: The Winners
As part of Conqueror’s Blade Year Three celebrations, we asked you to put your creative skills to the test and design a banner—-and the results are in. Using the templates provided, our errant entrants flexed their sketching muscles, and now it’s time to dish out some well-deserved rewards!
The winners will receive 2,300 Sovereigns, the Exclusive Epic Title: ‘Rally to Me’, and a chance for their design to be added to the game! Honourable mentions will receive 525 Sovereigns.
FIRST PLACE
Diane (EU2) submitted this elegant forest green and gold design in honour of three years of Conqueror’s Blade, earning the first-place prize. We can just imagine this regal flag flying high above a troop of Varangian Guards.
SECOND PLACE
CrstalValkyrie (EU1) presented us with this picturesque monochrome cavalry combat scene, netting themselves second place.
THIRD PLACE
Third place goes to Dragonov (EU2), who combined Nordic runes, dragons, and fire to create a banner worthy of any true Northman!
HONOURABLE MENTION
Diane (EU2) also earns our honourable mention for their blood-red battle scene, depicting two more warriors on horseback fighting amidst the dramatic crimson sunset.
Thank you to everyone who designed a beautiful banner and produced all of our artistic entries. Stay tuned for more contests!
Unit Guide: Varangian Guards + Limited-Time Sale
Varangian Guards are the protectors of the Empyrean Royal family, possessing fighting prowess as rich as their compensation. Unlock this new troop of fighters in Conqueror’s Blade: Helheim via new Unit Challenges!
Exclusive Varangian Guards Shield
To mark the Varangian Guards’ release, you can arm them with the exclusive North Star Shield until July 24 (23:59 server time/23:59 CEST) in-game or via MY.GAMES Market. This item will never be sold again, so grab it while you can!
The northern aurora is indelibly etched into the hearts of the Varangian Guards, and their North Star Shields display this beautiful sight. They know that one day they will return home with treasure, and once again greet the gods beneath that shimmering night sky.
Unlocking
Varangian Guards can be unlocked by completing Seasonal Unit Challenges and come with a Seasonal Bonus in the form of Leadership requirements decreased by 10 points for the duration of Helheim.
Background
Varangian Guards are heavy infantry soldiers, deemed to be the finest warriors the North has to offer. Well-equipped with swords, shields, and two-handed axes, they are the ultimate deterrent to threats against the realm. These mercenaries swore an oath to protect the royal Empyrean family, and maintain the stability of the kingdom while doing so.
Strengths
The Varangian Guards are devoted but deadly and use their highly effective Rage mechanic to strike fear into the hearts of enemies.
Able to wield both defensive swords and shields and offensive axes, this unit can switch between protecting and attacking with ease.
Weaknesses
While this band of fighters may appear to be invincible, once their Rage is spent, they must return to wielding far less dangerous swords and shields and resign themselves to protecting their commander instead of all-out brawling.
Just the facts: Varangian Guards (5-Star)
Formations
Dispersed: The unit forms a spread-out square formation to lessen the impact of ranged attacks.
Shield: The guards stand in a tight defensive formation, countering frontal attacks, and enhancing impact resistance.
Unit Traits
Northlander Legend: Leadership cost is reduced by 10 points during Helheim.
Attack and Defence: While wielding swords, the unit can build up rage by taking damage and defeating heroes. While wielding axes, the unit can spend rage by using skills.
Fire-Resistant: The Varangian Guards’ armour is less vulnerable to thermal weapons than other units of the same era.
Unit Orders
Unbreakable: While the Varangian Guards are holding up their shields, movement and attack speed is reduced by 30%, and damage taken is reduced by 30%. After a successful block, damage taken is reduced by 60% for 1 second.
Raging Onslaught: The unit pulls out their two-handed axes, increasing armour penetration and damage by 300 points, and gaining new rage skills.
Great Sweep: The unit consumes 30% Rage to make a horizontal sweep with their axes, gaining control immunity for 2 seconds. Soldiers with less than 50% Health will get a 50% damage boost and 20% of their maximum health will be restored, and will also knock down enemies.
Colossal Strike: The unit consumes 30% Rage to initiate a full-power attack, gaining control immunity for 2 seconds. Soldiers with less than 50% Health will get a 50% damage boost and 20% of their maximum health will be restored, and will also knock down enemies.
Shatter Shields: The unit consumes 40% Rage to charge the enemy and attack with axes, gaining control immunity for 2 seconds. Soldiers with less than 50% Health will get a 50% damage boost, and 20% of their maximum health will be restored. They will also knock down enemies. When all Rage has been consumed, this skill will end, and the unit will return to wielding swords and shields.
Varangian Guards are available to unlock via Unit Challenges now.
NOTE: The above information is correct as of the time of publication. Please check in-game for the most up-to-date Unit information.
Conqueror’s Tales: Loki, The Trickster God
While Loki may be known in popular culture as the mischievous brother of a certain Chris Hemsworth character, his real origin is far from that of the Hollywood blockbusters or comic book pages. In Norse mythology, Loki is a wily trickster god included in the Æsir pantheon (the tribe of gods), cheating his fellow deities, pulling pranks, and shapeshifting, but also aiding his peers on many occasions.
Let’s explore the fact vs fiction surrounding the mythological god himself.
A Thor Point
Loki’s relationship to Thor in Norse mythology is far removed from his adoptive sibling connection to the god of thunder in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Although recognised as a god in Norse mythology, Loki’s parentage is up for debate. Some stories report his father to be a jötunn (giant) named Fárbauti and his mother as the goddess Laufey—-not the adopted son of Odin and Frigga as depicted by Marvel.
In fact, Loki was represented in the legends as a companion of Odin and Thor, adventuring alongside them and using his intelligence to help (or even hinder) them. While Thor and Loki’s love/hate relationship is a key point in Marvel lore, in Norse legend, Thor grew to eternally hate Loki after one too many betrayals.
An image of the Loki from Norse mythology from the 18th-century Icelandic manuscript "SÁM 66"
Norse-ty or Nice?
Whether or not Loki is ‘evil’ is contentious, as his Norse legend tells of a complicated character indeed. While he may be untrustworthy (thanks to all the shapeshifting and pranking), he is not inherently evil in Norse mythology and even displays a good-natured side every now and again.
An example of this is a story from a poem in the Poetic Edda, where Thor awakens to find his magical hammer, Mjölnir, missing, and Loki offers to help him find it. Loki asked Freya for her magic feathery cloak, which would allow him to fly, which he then did to Jötunheimr to confront the king, Thrym. Thrym had indeed stolen the hammer and hidden it beneath the earth. In order to return it, he wanted Freya’s hand in marriage.
When Loki told the gods of this unfavourable deal Thrym had offered, Heimdall proposed that Thor disguise himself as Freya, go to Jötunheimr, and reclaim the hammer. Thor objected, but Loki convinced him to go through with the plan. Loki also dressed up as a maidservant, and together they gained access to Thrym’s hall.
Thrym believed the disguised gods to be women, that is until Thor’s ‘healthy’ appetite got the better of him. Presented with a feast, Thor devoured as much meat and mead as he could, leading to questions from Thrym about his new bride’s behaviour, but not before moving in for a smooch. Loki quickly eased the tension by offering an explanation for ‘Freya’s’ mood swings, citing;
“No sleep has Freyja for eight nights found,
So hot was her longing for Jotunheim.”
Ultimately, the scheme worked perfectly, and Thor snatched back his hammer from Thrym.
While that story may paint Loki as helpful without an ulterior motive, let’s not ignore his many wicked deeds.
One of the most famous of Loki’s antics was when he cut off all of Sif’s beautiful blonde hair. Sif was Thor’s wife, known for her flowing locks, and when Thor learned of Loki’s prank, his rage was untethered. In an effort to save his own hide, Loki made a desperate promise to find replacement hair for Sif. Loki travelled to the home of the Black Elves, Svartalfheim, to find a craftsman to make new hair for Sif.
However, seeing the treasures crafted by the people of this land, Loki had a devious idea. Loki mocked the dwarf brothers Brokkr and Sindri, claiming their craftsmanship was not as masterful as others, and the dwarves took the bait. The wager presented was simple yet lethal—Loki’s head if they could not make perfect creations. After toiling at their forge, they presented Loki with three magical items—-Gullinbursti (a golden-maned boar), Draupnir (a golden ring that replicated itself), and Mjölnir, the hammer which became Thor’s.
Loki returned to the Norse gods, giving Sif the hair and distributing the other treasures among the Æsir. He gifted Thor with the mighty Mjölnir. Having won the bet, Brokkr went to claim Loki’s head, but Loki had already fled.
A Loki cosplayer (Marvel’s Avengers version) at Stan Lee's Comikaze 2014
Beauty or the Beast?
Loki of the Marvel universe is conventionally good-looking and thin and shares that with descriptions of Loki in Norse mythology, who refer to him as handsome, charming, and attractive. Often described as having flowing red or blonde hair, the Norse version of Loki differs from the dark black locks of Marvel’s God of Mischief.
While Loki’s true appearance can’t be nailed down thanks to his habit of shapeshifting, no Norse mythology references a horned helmet at any point—chalk that one up to creative license on the part of Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby!
Check out our other Conqueror’s Tales on Viking and Norse mythology and culture, including their fine festivals and the origin of Thorsday.
Conqueror’s Tales: Thorsday
Many days of the week are said to be named after ancient and mythical gods from around the world—from Saturday (Saturn - Roman) to Tuesday (Tiu - Germanic), but none is better known than the origin of Thursday. The English word ‘Thursday’ is named after the Norse god Thor (Thor’s Day), and stands as a testament to his relevance in mythology, ancient history, and popular culture.
The first known written instance of Thor’s existence in Norse mythology was in the seminal record of the Viking age, Gesta Hammaburgensis Ecclesiae Pontificum by Adam of Bremen in the 11th century, who described Thor as the “mightiest” God, and that his subjects believed he “rules the sky; he governs thunder and lightning, winds and storms, fine weather and fertility".
Thor had big shoes to fill as the son of the Allfather, Odin, but the god of storms was not in his father’s shadow when it came to his strengths. As well as commanding rain, thunder, and lightning, Thor was also a protector of his people. Whether a guardian was needed for long sea voyages, or crops were failing and desperately needed rain, or warriors yearned for victory in battle, Thor was there to aid his subjects.
However, Thor didn’t have to go it alone with only the aid of his divine powers—his three magical items came in handy too. Thor wielded his hammer mighty (Mjolnir), his strength-doubling belt (Megingjörð), and his iron grippers (Járngreipr), which he needed to wield his hammer. He also had a couple of furry friends—Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr, his magical goats who pulled his chariot and, in a dark turn, provided him with a tasty meal (though they were revived by Thor the next day).
Thor's Fight with the Giants by Mårten Winge (1872)
Many accounts of Thor’s bravery and reliability make him the perfect god to choose to bestow a namesake day upon, and his resilience throughout failure is an inspiration to many. Even when Thor is fooled or outwitted, this does nothing to dull his accomplishments, both past, present, and future in the eyes of his fellow gods and his worshippers.
So if you find yourself stuck indoors on a rainy Thursday afternoon, think of the exploits of the hammer-wielding thunder god and you might find yourself imbued with Asgardian levels of productivity!
As a new era begins in Conqueror’s Blade: Helheim, stay tuned for more Conqueror’s Tales from the Viking era!
Behind the Scenes: Making a Sequel Season
A new saga begins in Conqueror’s Blade: Helheim, but before you heed the battle call, you should discover the history behind the era—-and not just the real-world kind.
We spoke with Anton Mamhionov, Creative Director at Booming Tech, about the trials, tribulations, and also the fun of making a sequel season.
Helheim is one of the first times a Conqueror’s Blade season has directly followed up on lore and inspiration from a previous season (Season VII: Wolves of Ragnarok). What challenges did you face when beginning to conceptualise this?
The main challenge we faced was keeping the balance between the general vision of how Northmen are presented in our game lore, and the visuals, with the goal of bringing a feeling of a “new approach” with a sequel season.
We focused on the strongest and most aggressive points of the Viking era for this season and truly hope that it will find a positive response in a certain group of our players – as with every season – there is never “one size fits all”. It was a great pleasure working on this season and accepting the challenge to make a sequel.
What are you hoping to achieve with Helheim that you perhaps didn’t get to do in Wolves of Ragnarok?
Wolves of Ragnarok was initially planned to be a classical historical season of Scandinavian Vikings. Then the Sons of Fenrir concept appeared, and we decided to experiment and go fully wild – adding Berserkers and Shieldmaidens (the very first female unit in the game) - and creating an early Germanic mixture with the mythology of Scandinavia and the imagery of Odin and Fenrir as if they were mortal people.
For the first time, we created three visual variations for each unit and added musical themes for all of them, which has since become a tradition and opened up the personality of each unit and attire. It was accepted quite well by our players, but we always feel like we are in debt to the community who dream about a more historically-inspired theme of Vikings. We saw the feedback of some players who were asking for Huskarls and Varangian Guards, and we wanted to complete the roster of Vikings with those units.
What is it about the Viking era that is so appealing that you wanted to revisit it again for another season?
Each culture and era we work on are truly vast. It is not just the Viking era that can’t be described with one season, but many others as well. The launch of the game featured several Chinese Ming Dynasty [inspired] units, and we saw how different it was compared to other periods of Chinese history and added [our take on] the Tang Dynasty in Season VIII: Dynasty. This was probably the very first sequel in the game, design-wise.
The Viking era, with all its nationalities, cultures and territories, units involved – Byzantine, Rus, Normandy, Scandinavia, Britain – is too huge to cover in one season. Vikings are a strong topic, and we see them as just as attractive as Western Knights, Eastern Troops, Ottomans, and Mongols, and we want our players to have a chance to role-play being a leader of each factional troop with a good variety of unit gameplay and visuals.
In terms of the lore, how did you want the story from Wolves of Ragnarok to continue and evolve in Helheim; and are you happy with the outcome?
The lore is something that will be revealed step by step throughout the season. It is not a secret that the lore of Helheim is based on a character whose concept is inspired by Harald Hardrada. We had a great opportunity to work closely with MY.GAMES creative writers Will Merrow-Smith and Nathan Whincup who cooperated with our lead writer Gao Zi Yuan and created a very unique representation of the main protagonist and Viking raiding culture that continues the lore of Conqueror’s Blade.
There are characters from Scourge of Winter and Wolves of Ragnarok that play an important role in the story, and they are building the world vision of Helheim.
Do you anticipate releasing future “sequel” seasons?
Conqueror’s Blade is planned to be supported for many years to come, and we do not exclude any possibility. We are planning some exciting surprises, and we’ll see what players are asking for thematically-wise. There are plenty of themes to explore, and we can’t wait to share them with you. Thank you very much for this interview and for playing this game with us!
Do you want more behind-the-scenes looks at all things Conqueror’s Blade: Helheim? Stay tuned for more articles coming soon!
Server downtime - June 16
Please be aware that from 08:00 CEST on June 16 (23:00 PDT on June 15), the Conqueror’s Blade servers will be inaccessible. The downtime is expected to last for 5 hours.
Please refer to the Patch Notes for documented changes. Meanwhile, stay tuned to our Discord channel in case of any immediate server updates.
Follow Conqueror’s Blade on TikTok Today!
Tired of scrolling your TikTok feed and not seeing any rock-solid medieval gaming content? Well, fret no more, as Conqueror’s Blade has officially launched on TikTok!
Look forward to memes, updates, clips from streams, giveaways, and so much more. But that’s not all—to celebrate this launch, we’re having a contest!
Simply create a video showing us your favourite Conqueror's Blade emote in-game (extra points if you’re in a cool location!) OR a video of YOU doing a Conqueror's Blade emote in real life (safely, please!). Tag @conquerorsblademygames and use the hashtag #ConquerorsBladeEmotes to enter.
Enter before July 15 to be in with a chance of winning up to 2,300 Sovereigns. We look forward to seeing your clips, and expanding this wonderful community on TikTok!
Play Conqueror’s Blade: Helheim Now!
Longboats cast shadows over southern shores as the Northmen prepare their landing… Welcome to Conqueror’s Blade: Helheim, a new Season now available as a free update! Pillage and plunder your way through a new Seasonal Campaign, unlock thunderous units inspired by the Viking era, battle on reworked maps, and participate in special launch events starting today.
The Helheim Battle Pass is also available to buy from MY.GAMES Market, Steam, and in-game, with the Loki-inspired Loptr's Hide Hero Attire available as an instant unlock.
Behold the world of Conqueror’s Blade: Helheim in the Cinematic Trailer, featuring acclaimed vocalists Colm McGuinness (Critical Role) and Julie Elven (Horizon Forbidden West, League of Legends), and music from celebrated composer Epson Wu (Project X-Traction, Detective Chinatown).
New Northmen Units
Two new Seasonal Units are available to unlock via Unit Challenges, both brimming with berserker brute force:
Huskarls (4-Star) - Available Now: Harald the Slaughterer's personal guard, these aristocratic protectors inspire their allies in combat while remaining a formidable force themselves.
Varangian Guards (5-Star) - Coming July 11: These elite mercenaries aren’t short of riches, admiration, or anger issues. Unleash their rage mechanic to devastating effect.
Battle Pass: Exclusive Free & Premium Rewards
The Northlanders are coming, and many rewards inspired by Thor and Loki are yours to earn in the Helheim Battle Pass! Over 100 levels of Premium rewards can be claimed by completing Seasonal Challenges, earning Glory, and levelling up during the season. Unlock the Einherjar Unit Attire, the Thunder's Call Unit Banner, the Horned Gulltoppr Mount Set, and so much more. An armour fit for the god of thunder himself sits at Tier 100—the Thor-inspired Bringer of Thunder Hero Attire.
Loptr's Hide Hero Attire is available as an instant reward when you purchase the Battle Pass from MY.GAMES Market, Steam, or in-game for 1,000 Sovereigns. Conqueror’s Blade is a free-to-play game, and there are many treasures to be claimed on the Free Pass too.
You can also unsheathe Blades from the Battle Pass to exchange in the Seasonal Store for weapon skins and overhauled cosmetics not seen since Season VII: Wolves of Ragnarok!
Reworked Maps
Steer your ships to revisit embattled lands, where you can fight against foes and severe weather conditions. Experience reworked versions of fan-favourite maps in Conqueror's Blade: Helheim, including the Broch Eastray (June 9), Aurelian (June 27), and Heilung Fjord (July 18). A new kind of battle is at hand, as thunder and lightning will thrash your troops, and NPC units prepare to join the fight.
Season Launch Events
Start your voyage to Helheim in style with special launch activities. Complete quests, claim rewards, and embark on new Norse adventures:
Sign-in Event: Collect Unit Medals, Treatises, Gold Dust, Bronze, and more all season long just by signing in to Conqueror’s Blade. Available from June 9 to August 25 (10:00 server time).
Launch Quests: Pick up and complete quests from the Warden to receive your just rewards, such as Simple and Special Military Sacks, Bronze, and Honour. Available from June 9 to June 29 (23:59 server time).
Seasonal Campaign: Helheim
Harald the Slaughterer and his ravenous Northmen warriors have landed on new shores, Hel-bent on re-establishing the Northlands empire. Embark on a new saga inspired by the Viking era, and claim rewards from the Battle Pass in the Seasonal Campaign.
Two starting regions are available to you in Helheim: The Borderlands & Ungverija. Heed the battle call and journey through five stages of the Campaign in Territory Wars every Tuesday and Saturday, before the final epic confrontation takes place at the end of the Season in Reginopolis (Capital of Anadolou).
Territory Wars
Territory Wars begin on June 11 and will be waged every Tuesday and Saturday throughout Helheim. Answer the call by participating in server-wide PvP battles, events which form the lion’s share of endgame content in Conqueror’s Blade.
Take part in Territory Wars by joining a player-controlled Free House or Alliance, or a Cohort (NPC-controlled House) and expand your empire by fighting alongside your fellow warlords via the ‘Battle’ interface or in the Open World to gain control of fiefs. For more information about Territory Wars, check out our top tips here.
The Helheim Battle Pass is now available to purchase from MY.GAMES Market, Steam, and in-game!
The Battle Pass opens up even more rewards to earn on top of the Free Pass. Complete Seasonal Challenges and amass Glory to unlock exclusive Thor and Loki-inspired cosmetics, new Emotes, and many more valuable items to collect.
FREE PASS
Conqueror’s Blade is free to play, so you can earn epic rewards without emptying out your coin purse. Highlights include:
Pour One Out Emote: Whether it's to celebrate a victory or commiserate after a defeat, you can pour one out on the streets!
Helheim Weapon Chest: Unlock a new themed weapon skin of your choice to show off on the battlefield.
Legendary Artillery Selection Box: Add explosive mayhem to proceedings with Legendary Artillery!
There are also plenty of Blades, Silver Keys, Chests of Bronze, Treatises, and many more items to be collected as you make your way through the Free Pass.
BATTLE PASS
The Helheim Battle Pass includes all Free Pass rewards, along with exclusive items to make Freyja herself green with envy. Here are a few highlights waiting for you in the premium track of the Helheim Battle Pass:
Loptr's Hide Hero Attire (Tier 1 - INSTANT UNLOCK): Channel the god of mischief with this Loki-inspired attire, complete with green hues, fur-lined drapery, and an ornate horned helmet.
Einherjar Unit Attire: Raiders and pillagers needn’t sacrifice looking regal, and the proof is in the blue and gold pudding with this unit attire, inspired by the warriors guided by a Valkyrie host to feast in Odin’s halls.
Horned Gulltoppr Mount Set: Who said only unicorns could have horns? Your noble steed deserves the best, and that’s exactly what they’ll get with this decadent yet dominating gold and silver ensemble, inspired by the steed of Heimdallr, sentinel of the Æsir.
Kneel and Flex Emote: Flaunt your newly burgeoning Viking muscles in the tavern with this Emote.
Bringer of Thunder Hero Attire (Tier 100): Become the god of thunder you were always meant to be (or at least dress like him) in this Thor-inspired getup, fit only for those who have demonstrated true ferocity in battle (and who aren’t afraid of thunderstorms).
SEASONAL STORE
Unlock Blades from the Battle Pass to exchange in the Seasonal Store for brand-new and Viking-inspired weapon skins and revel in the rustic magnificence of Northlander design. You can also exchange Blades for Antique variants of attires and weapon skins from Season VII: Wolves of Ragnarok.
Helheim Weapon Skins: Charge into battle brandishing Viking-inspired weapons such as the Freya's Resolve Spear, the Norns' Fate Musket, and Thor's Wrath Maul.
Antique Weapon Skins: Equip the hardy weapons of the Northmen with these weapon skins from Season VII: Wolves of Ragnarok, including the Jormungandr Longbow and Fenrir's Fang Longsword & Shield.
Antique Attires: Embrace the legendary culture of the Northlands with the noble Thegn's Hero Attire and the mighty Odin's Hero Attire.
Get the Helheim Battle Pass now from MY.GAMES Market, Steam, or in-game to start plundering precious loot!
