The Clash: Reloaded will see mixed teams of content creators and the Conqueror’s Blade team hash it out on January 26 (19:00 CET) in a battle of epic proportions!
The rosters have been nailed down, and the combatants are eager to show off their fighting prowess. It’s time to meet the teams!
Team A
[table][tr][td] Name [/td][td] Twitch/Role [/td][td] Bio [/td][/tr][tr][td] Pablovanu [/td][td] Social Media Manager [/td][td] Former CM. I miss my ES community! Ready to be a heavyweight for the back of my team. [/td][/tr][tr][td] TheMightyMyrmidon [/td][td] twitch.tv [/td][td] Cohort Collusion is my middle name(s). [/td][/tr][tr][td] Azureus [/td][td] Senior Community Manager [/td][td] “Trust me, I never friendly fire with Bombards. I have good aim!" is often the last thing I hear before dying. [/td][/tr][tr][td] Miu [/td][td] twitch.tv [/td][td] Her words hurt more than her martial arts! But inside she is tame like a salt-stuffed plush dragon! [/td][/tr][tr][td] Bluntcast [/td][td] Community Manager [/td][td] I came to kick gum and chew butt and I'm all outta gum. Wait... [/td][/tr][tr][td] n9Fingers [/td][td] twitch.tv [/td][td] n9Fingers, best aerodynamics EU2. [/td][/tr][tr][td] Malveque [/td][td] Community Manager [/td][td] I was born to be dead. [/td][/tr][tr][td] ldm69sOuL [/td][td] twitch.tv [/td][td] If you wanna be the best, You gotta beat the best! Pike main with 3k+ hours still enjoying the game! I’m old, but not obsolete. [/td][/tr][tr][td] Volkie [/td][td] Community Manager [/td][td] I don't like quotes. I like blood droplets talking on the ground. [/td][/tr][tr][td] Itachi Kyo [/td][td] twitch.tv [/td][td] It’s not your day is it? [/td][/tr][tr][td] TheVoidbringer [/td][td] Influencer Manager [/td][td] Still thinks he's good at games but still isn't.... [/td][/tr][tr][td] petkittygaming [/td][td] twitch.tv [/td][td] My Birthday is Pie Day. [/td][/tr][tr][td] Akuza [/td][td] Support [/td][td] Has an ever-growing list of stuff to do, but loves sleep too much to give it up. [/td][/tr][tr][td] HarlequinPet [/td][td] twitch.tv [/td][td] Meow! [/td][/tr][tr][td] SlowFlash [/td][td] Technical Producer [/td][td] Geek, meme lover, can teach you Russian swear words. [/td][/tr][/table]
Team B
[table][tr][td] Name [/td][td] Role [/td][td] Bio [/td][/tr][tr][td] Antibacteria [/td][td] Loca QA [/td][td] Back for my annual masochism kick! [/td][/tr][tr][td] OinkShu [/td][td] twitch.tv [/td][td] Don't let the bacon fool you, the pig is mean! Oink! [/td][/tr][tr][td] Milord [/td][td] Community Manager [/td][td] What's this game again? [/td][/tr][tr][td] Coffee Fuelled Gaming [/td][td] twitch.tv [/td][td] The Grand Master of the Glaive Brotherhood. [/td][/tr][tr][td] Kyokan [/td][td] Community Manager [/td][td] The world needs more empathy! (And more Nodachi players!) [/td][/tr][tr][td] KiNGAlphaTv [/td][td] twitch.tv [/td][td] My birthday is January 1st. I used to be on the varsity basketball team in high school. [/td][/tr][tr][td] KT_Peridot [/td][td] Community Manager [/td][td] Recently started working as a meat shield for Bluntcast. [/td][/tr][tr][td] Renegade_Puff [/td][td] twitch.tv [/td][td] Three Time Grand Champion, Marshal of Durrandon, Greatest Maul in NA, and Content Creator for MY.GAMES. [/td][/tr][tr][td] Chibs [/td][td] Community Manager [/td][td] Trust me, I never friendly fire with Bombards. I have good aim! [/td][/tr][tr][td] MarkOfGee [/td][td] twitch.tv [/td][td] They may take away our lives, but they'll never take our freedom! [/td][/tr][tr][td] Tyrell [/td][td] Community Team Lead [/td][td] Yeah! I can finally tell strangers that working in video games is playing games for a living! [/td][/tr][tr][td] GamerQing93 [/td][td] twitch.tv [/td][td] I play ukulele! I've been musically inclined since my teens playing in marching band. I played in the drumline and we won the State Indoor Drumline Championship three years in a row! [/td][/tr][tr][td] MyHammer [/td][td] Brand Manager [/td][td] Forged in the Netherlands, but home is where my anvil is! [/td][/tr][tr][td] UnfitChaos [/td][td] twitch.tv [/td][td] I started a weight loss adventure 7 months ago and have lost 73lbs. [/td][/tr][tr][td] pyanmage [/td][td] twitch.tv [/td][td] Avid fisherman, and NA East's Rank 1 Player (Season 9). [/td][/tr][/table] Zimster will be back again to cast The Clash: Reloaded via the official MY.GAMES Conqueror’s Blade Twitch channel. All Content Creators are invited to stream their matches too, so be sure to watch your favourite.
Tune in on January 26 at 19:00 CET to watch The Clash: Reloaded, and make sure to send over your clips and memes of the event to us on Discord for a chance to win amazing prizes!
May your battles be brave, and your deaths honourable!
National Geographic Day: Exploring Scotland
National Geographic Day is marked every year on January 27 and pays tribute to the incredible National Geographic Magazine and Society. Funding research and conservation projects worldwide, National Geographic asks us to look at the world we live in and appreciate the true beauty and fragility of nature, as well as the people living here and their cultures.
To celebrate National Geographic Day, we’ve decided to take a look at the physical and social geography of the real-life land that inspired the Highlands in Season X: Highlanders-—Scotland!
Territory
Just as your House fights for dominion over fiefs and cities in the Seasonal Campaign, so too did ancient Scots as they claimed territories throughout history. While England was constantly encroaching on Scotland’s borders, prompting warriors like William Wallace and Robert the Bruce to push them back and confront them in the name of independence, Scotland spent some time in the medieval period trying to expand their own domains.
One of these expansion attempts was in Ireland, an isle to the west of Scotland. While the First Scottish War of Independence against England was taking place, Robert the Bruce’s brother Edward landed in Larne, Co. Antrim in 135 to invade Ireland and install himself on the throne as per the King’s orders to create a larger united front against England. This didn’t go to plan, as a famine killed off most of the Scots armies, and they failed to hold onto captured areas.
A hillside view of Kinlochleven, a village in the Highlands of Scotland.
Topography and Temperature
Scotland is the most mountainous region in Great Britain and is characterised by dramatic peaks, lush forests, and many islands. It’s also home to the highest peak in the entirety of the United Kingdom—-Ben Nevis. Standing loftily at a summit height of 1,345 metres, the mountain attracts thousands of visitors per year, all set on conquering it.
Scotland is usually thought of as having extremely cold weather, but VisitScotland.com states that the climate is “actually quite moderate and very changeable”. In the Summer months, the average maximum temperature can range from 15°C (59°F) to 17°C (63 °F), so while it might not be arctic, it’s still a tad chilly. Brr!
Towns
Edinburgh has served as the capital of Scotland since 1437, but the iconic city actually replaced Scone, a medieval town in Perth. After James I was assassinated in Perth, the throne was moved to Edinburgh Castle, and its association with kings and coronations ended.
Several well-known Scottish municipalities also underwent name changes throughout history, including Perth itself, which was previously named “St. John’s Toun” in honour of the town’s church dedicated to St John the Baptist. St. Andrews, the site of the famous golf course frequented by Mary Queen of Scots, went through many renamings, including “Kilrule” after St Regulus (or Rule).
You can observe National Geographic Day by exploring the Scottish-inspired ancestral home of the Highlands, Broch Eastray, and reading up about the must-see landmarks Scotland has to offer.
Commemorate Burns Night with a Free Gift!
Hogmanay has come and gone, and as we venture further into the new year, we mustn’t forget another special day for Scotland—Burns Night! Read on to learn more about this special occasion, and to claim an exclusive free gift from MY.GAMES Market.
While not officially observed as a national holiday, the life and works of poet Robert Burns are celebrated on his birthday, January 25, with staple Scottish foods, parties, and tributes made to the great bard. Some of his most famous work includes Tam O’ Shanter, Auld Lang Syne, and A Red, Red Rose, invoking themes of empathy, encouragement, and everyday life. Modern Scots still adore his poems and songs for their universal themes like love, life, and a bit of humour for good measure.
The very first Burns Night was held by his friends on the fifth anniversary of his death in 1801, with a feast and performances of his brilliant works made to honour his life and cultural contributions.
Traditional Scottish dishes and delicacies are consumed as part of a Burns Night meal, including haggis, neeps and tatties, and of course, a few slugs of whisky. As the evening goes on, his poems are recited, toasts given, and to end the night, Auld Lang Syne is sung by all the guests with crossed arms and joined hands.
You can celebrate Burns Night in Conqueror’s Blade with a free gift, available to claim via MY.GAMES Market until February 1 (23:59 CET)!
Sláinte Mhath!
Watch CorTournament Battles Weekly Starting January 28!
Conqueror’s Blade tournament host Corto is back once again to provide you with more thrilling battles! Starting January 28, eight teams will fight for glory in a double-elimination format, with two bloody battles taking place every Friday at 22:00 CET!
Prepare to see some familiar and fearsome faces, as the winners of the recent CBL tournaments will be competing—Llamaland, SerfSlayer, Plebs, Pond Guard, and WinX Club will be part of the eager eight teams to take the stage.
Games will take place every Friday starting January 28 with susnovv (EN), Dattecotto (FR), and lifehax_aoe (DE) streaming the competition—so don’t miss out!
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Conqueror’s Tales: Snow in the Trenches
When the sound of clashing blades is deafening against the silence of winter, what is left when the battle is over? War poets have told the stories of conflicts for centuries, and their harrowing accounts remind us of the true price of freedom.
A New Player’s Guide to Conqueror’s Blade
Starting out in any MMO can feel a little daunting, especially when the player base ranges from novices to day-one veterans. If you’re confused about where to start in your journey for glory, look no further than our new player’s guide to Conqueror’s Blade!
You can also catch up on the essentials with our beginner’s guide.
Choosing your weapon in Conqueror’s Blade
The perfect weapon is key to any Warlord’s victory in Conqueror’s Blade, and with twelve to choose from, you can try out all the options until you find a weapon that suits your playstyle. [table][tr][td] Poleaxe [/td][td] Pick up a Poleaxe if you fancy crowd-control effects and being on the frontline of combat. The weapon inflicts slow but heavy strikes, so don’t expect to slash and dash. [/td][/tr][tr][td] Pike [/td][td] The Pike is great for harassing due to its extremely mobile nature and versatile skills. Couple that with a short skill cooldown, and you’ll be poking foes all day. [/td][/tr][tr][td] Spear [/td][td] Great for those who want to stay atop their mount in battles and poke their enemies with a long sharp stick. [/td][/tr][tr][td] Maul [/td][td] With huge damage potential against both Units and Warlords, the Maul is unwieldy yet devastating. [/td][/tr][tr][td] Longbow [/td][td] For those who like to find a comfortable place to snipe from, this long-range bow is definitely in your wheelhouse. [/td][/tr][tr][td] Shortbow [/td][td] A shorter-ranged bow, the Shortbow inflicts single target damage. [/td][/tr][tr][td] Longsword [/td][td] The Longsword is heavily oriented around defensive play and supporting allies with their abilities. A steadfast presence on the battlefield! [/td][/tr][tr][td] Shortsword [/td][td] The classic “Sword and Board” is built around pressing the attack with heavy armour and skills oriented around leading from the front. [/td][/tr][tr][td] Nodachi [/td][td] This weapon focuses on healing the player through attacks and would benefit from well-planned use of its cooldowns. [/td][/tr][tr][td] Glaive [/td][td] The Glaive is a versatile weapon with a lot of different possible builds. It particularly excels when used for powerful mounted attacks. [/td][/tr][tr][td] Dual Blades [/td][td] Become a deadly assassin when you wield the Dual Blades, inflicting heavy damage to single targets, and capable of infiltrating ranks. [/td][/tr][tr][td] Musket [/td][td] Dealing heavy damage as a close-range class, the Musket is perfect for those missing the more modern side of weaponry. [/td][/tr][/table]
How to use the Unit Tree in Conqueror’s Blade
During your battles, you will gather Honour, and this can be used to progress in the Unit Tree by unlocking new units and making them stronger. As you progress through different eras, units will become more powerful. Make sure to use Doctrines to add special effects and buffs to your soldiers!
In-game currency in Conqueror’s Blade (and how to use it)
There are seven types of in-game currency in Conqueror’s Blade, and knowing how to earn and use each is invaluable to your experience.
How the Open World works in Conqueror’s Blade
While you’ll spend most of your time in the cities (or in battles!) you can always take a trip to the Open World to gather valuable resources and find treasures, but also encounter bandits and other players to combat, giving you much-needed experience.
How to play solo in Conqueror’s Blade
While many players join a House (a guild in Conqueror’s Blade) or play in a group, for those wishing to go down the solo route, all is not lost. You can still become a fearsome Warlord all on your own with these tips.
Need more advice? Check out these YouTube videos from Conqueror’s Blade players offering their wisdom and helpful hints!
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Conqueror’s Tales: Mary Queen of Scots
In medieval England, two families fought for the crown: the Tudors and the Stewarts (also spelt Steuart or Stuart) were related by blood, but their struggle came to a head with Mary Queen of Scots and her cousin Elizabeth I both staked a claim for the English throne. This great rivalry between the daughters of Henry VIII and James V has painted Mary as feisty, impulsive, and “a bad woman” in the history books—but what was she really like?
Scots at the time (due to their somewhat chaotic recent history) may have been thought of as brash and hostile, but Mary was quite the opposite. She was demure, elegantly tall, and well-educated, primarily thanks to her French upbringing from age five, where she was exposed to all the finery and dignity of the French court.
Ascending to the throne over 200 years after it was reclaimed by the Scots by her very own ancestor King Robert the Bruce, the far-from-brutish Mary had a lot of heroism to live up to.
Mary set the trend of wearing white for weddings when it was traditionally a colour of mourning.
We’re here to set the record straight on some of Mary’s finer points (as well as her flaws) and explore how Mary Queen of Scots may spend her days—and how the clans would receive her—if she ruled over the Highlands in Conquerors Blade...
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Mary?
While Mary was said to be a “strong leader”, her obsession with gaining the English throne and willingness to accept her advisors’ guidance as gospel led her subjects to dislike her. Historian Dr Wormald revealed that Mary was unsuitable for her position and simply unwilling to try to govern, mostly because of her wanting for the English crown. This possible distaste for her own country lead to this complaint from Mary herself:
“My subjects in Scotland do their duty in nothing, nor have they performed their part in one thing that belongeth to them. I am their queen, and so they call me, but they do not use me so…They must be taught to know their duties.”
As the Highlanders fight for their freedom from encroaching Loegrian forces, they may also detest a monarch seeking to rule elsewhere and couldn’t make her own decisions.
There’s Something About Mary
Astrologists will be intrigued to discover that Mary Queen of Scots was a true Sagittarius—defined by her fun-loving and social personality. Mary cast aside the tradition of the shy retiring female monarch and became the first woman to play golf in Scotland when she teed off at St. Andrews, the oldest golf course in the world. Rumours suggest that she coined the term “caddie” when using military cadets to carry her clubs.
Mary also engaged in other unsightly hobbies such as disguising herself as a stable boy and exploring the streets of Edinburgh at night (Princess Jasmine, is that you?).
Yes, Mary’s free-spirited personality may have been seen as a hindrance by some, but we think the Highland clans would relish a queen who indulged in a bit of fun every now and then. Perhaps she would even join the Houndsmen on their hunting expeditions or dance along to the Bagpipers tunes.
While Mary may not have ruled with an iron fist like her cousin Elizabeth, and her upbringing delightfully posh, we think the clan chieftains would accept Mary with open arms, and perhaps even support her conquest for the English throne.
Don’t Miss The Clash: Reloaded on January 26!
The much-anticipated return of The Clash has arrived! Back in March 2021, you watched as Content Creators and the Conqueror’s Blade team faced off in a battle of epic proportions, and now the time has come for a rematch—with a few upgrades!
On January 26 (19:00 CET), two teams of 15 will duke it out in a best of three, with teams made up of a mixture of Content Creators and our very own Conqueror’s Blade team members.
This time, the maps that will set the stage for this ‘clash’ of the titans will be determined by you! Cast your vote during the live stream for the battleground you want to see next from a pool picked by the teams.
Tune in on Twitch to watch all The Clash: Reloaded action unfold, and don’t forget to send us your highlight clips and memes on Discord for a chance to win epic prizes! You can also grab some channel points by making your predictions on Twitch during the event.
Mark January 26 on your calendars for this unmissable bout, and may the best team win!
[Delayed] Tune into the Global Tournament on January 22!
Due to unforeseen technical difficulties, the Global Tournament has been delayed until further notice. Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for future updates about the Tournament.
The final countdown has begun to the biggest battle of the year (so far)! On January 22, four epic battles will take place in a tournament hosted by Booming Tech, featuring our very own CBL winning teams. The victors of CBL: Fall Fight, Llamaland, will be competing, as will the top three teams from CBL: Winter War—-SerfSlayer, Plebs, and WinX Club.
Tournament Schedule
[table][tr][td] Game 1 [/td][td] January 22 [/td][td] 11:00-12:00 (GMT) [/td][td] 12:00-13:00 (CET) [/td][td] 03:00-04:00 (PST) [/td][td] 06:00-07:00 (EST) [/td][/tr][tr][td] Game 2 [/td][td] January 22 [/td][td] 12:00-13:00 (GMT) [/td][td] 13:00-14:00 (CET) [/td][td] 04:00-05:00 (PST) [/td][td] 07:00-08:00 (EST) [/td][/tr][tr][td] Game 3 [/td][td] January 22 [/td][td] 13:00-14:00 (GMT) [/td][td] 14:00-15:00 (CET) [/td][td] 05:00-06:00 (PST) [/td][td] 08:00-09:00 (EST) [/td][/tr][tr][td] Game 4 [/td][td] January 22 [/td][td] 14:00-15.00 (GMT) [/td][td] 15:00-16:00 (CET) [/td][td] 06:00-07:00 (PST) [/td][td] 09:00-10:00 (EST) [/td][/tr][/table]
Where to Watch
Match-ups will be drawn on January 19 before the real action unfolds on January 22. Don’t miss the slashing, bashing, bloodthirsty action over on Twitch, where we will be rehosting Booming Tech’s stream of all the magnificent match-ups.
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Unit Guide & Limited-Time Attire: Houndsmen
While hunting may be a peacetime pursuit in the Highlands, the Houndsmen must prepare to battle on behalf of their clans in Season X: Highlanders. Along with their faithful canines, they possess archery prowess, and there is no battle they won’t dive headfirst into with man’s best friend at their side.
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Exclusive Houndsmen Attire
To commemorate the Houndsmen’s release, you can pick up the Roving Huntsmen Unit Attire until January 24 (23:59 server time/23:59 CET) in-game or via MY.GAMES Market. It’s exclusive, so it will help your Houndsmen to really stand out in the crowd!
Suitable for the harsh climate of the Highlands, Houndsmen don this apparel to survive the bad weather of their hunting trips. With determination and a bit of luck, the hunters and their hounds will return to the clans with a kill fit for their laird's table.
Unlocking
The Houndsmen can be unlocked by completing Seasonal Unit Challenges. They also enjoy a Seasonal Bonus in the form of Leadership requirements decreased by 10 points for the duration of Season X.
Gameplay
The Houndsmen are keen archers and use their dogs to help in their hunting expeditions. Their arrows can slow enemies or inflict heavy bleeding, and their hounds are there to ensure those injuries become fatal. The hounds are loyal to the end and will continue to clash with foes after their master has perished.
Just the facts: Houndsmen (5-Star)
Formations
Unit Traits
Unit Orders
Houndsmen are now available to unlock via Unit Challenges.
NOTE: The above information is correct as of the time of publication. Please check in-game for the most up-to-date Unit information.
