Hello there Warlords!
We will update the game during our maintenance on February 4th, which will last for 2 hours and run between 12:00-14:00 (UTC+8). After the maintenance we will give all players 5,000 Bronze Coins and 200 Honour as compensation for any inconvenience caused. Be sure arrange your time accordingly. The update will contain the following:

1) [Oxen Might] Challenges

The end of the Lunar year approaches, and so we have prepared new Spring Festival-themed actions and appearances to herald the new year. After the version maintenance, the [Oxen Might] challenges will be available within the Season Challenges menu.



First Challenge: Reaching Season Level 8 grants the Action [New Year].



Second Challenge: Reaching Season Level 25 grants the Unit Banner [Oxen Might].
Third Challenge: Reaching Season Level 45 grants the Hero Attire [Noyan's Wolfskin].
Fourth Challenge: Reaching Season Level 66 grants the Action [Shaky Shake].



Fifth Challenge: Reaching Season Level 88 grants the permanent fireworks item [Oxen Might].

These challenges will run for 4 weeks, from February 4th (after maintenance), 2021, through March 4th (before maintenance), 2021. Enjoy them while they're available!

2) Fire Lancer Officer's Attire Quests

Your old friend the War Scholar once again has valuable information. From what he can tell, the Artisan has taken a deep interest in the Fire Lance Cavalry's armor. Why don't you check with the War Scholar? (The new quests become available after completion of the [Knights of Flame (Part IV)] quest)
Acquire 100 [Battered Armour Scraps] while on the quest to obtain the Northern Lance Cavalry exclusive attire [Fire Lancer Officer's Attire]. This unit attire is composed of the Fire Lancer Officer's Helm, Fire Lancer Officer's Armour, and Northern Cavalry Set (mount).
After this week's maintenance until March 4th, 00:00, [Battered Armour Scraps] can be obtained via matchmaking. What's more, after completing the [Fire Lancer Officer (I)] quest, you will be able to complete the [Fire Lancer Officer Daily Battle] quest each day. The daily quest is completed by playing 2 [Siege or Field] battles and grants 3 [Battered Armour Scraps].

3) Doctrines Pool Changes

Removed Doctrines:
1. Barber-Surgeon
2. Rare Melee Cavalry
3. Epic Arquebus

New Doctrines:
1. The Carrion Bird's Banquet:
- Initiative: Increases damage dealt to cavalry by 120. [Pikeman/Shortsword & Shield Units]
- Stalwart: Increases piercing defence and slashing defence by 80. [Shortsword & Shield Units]

2. The Bowman's Wrath:
- Perfect Aim: Increases damage dealt to ranged units by 350. [Ranged Units]

3. The Field of Broken Lances:
- Harden: Reduces arrow damage taken by 100 and increases damage dealt to ranged units by 100. [Melee/Cavalry Units]

4) Artillery Balance Changes & Improvements

[Siege Ballista]:
1. The damage [Siege Ballista] deals against Siege Towers, Gates, Battering Ram (or other destructible objects) is reduced by 50%.
2. The [Epic Siege Ballista]'s health has reduced to 8,500 (was previously 12,938).

5) General Improvements

1. Harbors will no longer count toward House/Alliance ranking.

6) Map Improvements

1. Adjusted the supply point distribution on the [Kurak Castle] map so as to prevent units from getting stuck in narrow passages.

7) Bug Fixes

1. Resolved an issue where the [Northern Lance Cavalry]'s Valour skill wouldn't deal damage as intended.
2. Resolved an issue with actions when performed by male poleaxe heroes.
3. Resolved an issue where mounts could be used in Ungverijan taverns.

8) Drop Changes

1. Added a new drop for Clearing Ruins and Suppressing the Bandits—[Battle Reports].
2. Drop removed from Clearing Ruins and Suppressing the Bandits—[Royal Letters].

9) Military Exercise Schedule

Military Exercises will be available on February 13th (Saturday), and February 16th (Tuesday).