[Addendum: Sept 2 at 09:00 (PT)]
We have corrected an error in the adjusted values for some Warlords.
■ Xu Huang
Correct: Force increase +5 => +8
Incorrect: Force increase +3 => +5
■ Huang Zhong
Correct: Force & Intellect changed Force 6 / Intellect 6 => Force 7 / Intellect 6
Incorrect: Force & Intellect changed Force 6 / Intellect 6 => Force 8 / Intellect 5
We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
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Thank you for always playing THREE KINGDOMS: BOND. This is the THREE KINGDOMS: BOND Development Team.
We would like to share the detailed ability adjustments for Warlords coming in the update on Sept 2 (PT).
Principle of Balance: Balance Adjustment Patch Notes
Going forward, whenever we implement various balance adjustments, we will announce them under the title "Principle of Balance."
The objectives of these adjustments are as follows:
To optimize overall balance based on cost ratios, rarity, and usage rates.
To strengthen underutilized Warlords and expand their opportunities to shine.
To make adjustments based on hypotheses and considerations unique to the THREE KINGDOMS: BOND system.
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Principle of Balance: Core Philosophy
The path we forge is no mere trickery of numbers. It is the universal truth that governs every battle, a quantitative guiding light that all shall acknowledge.
Yet, our ambition transcends the mundane; we seek that singular, unique brilliance.
We pray that every Warlord shall be granted a stage to carve out their valor. The duty of balance is not merely adding or subtracting figures, but a grand endeavor to nourish the battlefield itself and forge a rich and vibrant world.
Every general shall have their moment of glory; every soldier shall paint their own strategy. To engrave a "unique chronicle of war" into the hands of each individual—that very moment is the experience we strive to deliver.
Looking up to the heavens as bearers of righteousness in this chaotic age, we shall continue to refine the environment and walk the path of rectifying the battlefield.
■ Buffs
Huo Jun / Last Stand Duration
increased: +4 Counts
A back to the wall is a realm reached only by those who have cut off their own escape.
The resolve that once crumbled in an instant has finally been granted its rightful time.
Cao Hong / Tiger's Breaker
Duration increased: +3 Counts
A raging tiger must not perish mid-roar.
The fangs that tear through the battlefield have now been imbued with the strength to reach the very end.
Cao Cao / Command of Wei Zhang
Chunhua / Ice Flower Annihilation
Stratagem range expanded The voice of the conqueror reaches further, and the blades of ice dance wider. For those who answer the Command of Wei, your domain has now expanded.
■ Buffs
Cao Chun / Roar of the Tiger Leopard
Activation timing adjusted: After 7 Counts => After 4 Counts
To wait for seven moments only to lose one's fangs makes the roar hollow.
We have hastened the time for the beasts to rage.
Xu Huang / Axe Demon's Fury
Stratagem Category changed: [Enhancement] => [Hyper Enhancement]
Duration increased: +3 Counts Force increase: +5 => +8
Activation condition: 5 Cavalry => 4 Cavalry
The silent siege axe reveals its true worth only amidst true passion. A ferocity worthy of the name "Hyper" now dwells within this blade.
Wang Yi / Lone String Rending the Sky
Force increase: +3 => +5
A single string tears the heavens asunder.
The pride of the one who stands at the pinnacle of Wei's archery is carved herein.
Guan Yu / Righteousness of Heavenly Revolution
"Allies with Cost 2 or more gain +3 Force. In the Endgame, gain an additional +1 Force and recover Troops by 50% exceeding the maximum."
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"Allies with Cost 2 or more gain +4 Force. In the Endgame, gain an additional +1 Force and recover Troops by 40% exceeding the maximum."
In the name of righteousness, the heavens revolve.
'No opening move can be spoken of without Guan Yu'—the power to make one say such words is placed here. However, the lightning of the endgame was far too bright, and thus a portion of it was exacted as the price.
Sun Shangxiang / Shangxiang's Blind Spot Shot
"Activates after 3 Counts. Own Force increases by 1, Range and Vision increase by 100%. If Force is 9 or higher, Force increases by an additional 3, and the target's Movement Speed decreases by 90%."
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"Activates after 3 Counts. Own Force increases by 3, Range and Vision increase by 100%. If Force is 9 or higher, Force increases by an additional 2, and the target's Movement Speed decreases by 90%."
An arrow fired from the blind spot needs no hesitation. Unleash the slumbering fangs first, for the true menace is completed beyond that.
Zhang Jiao / Divine Healing of the Lord of Heaven
"When Troops fall to 50% or below, allied Infantry gain +3 Force, and recover 8% Troops every 1 Count."
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"When Troops fall to 50% or below, allied Infantry gain +4 Force, and recover 8% Troops every 1 Count."
Powerless healing is useless to the one who inherits the will of Heaven.
The martial prowess to walk through this chaotic age has been imbued in these hands.
Huangfu Song / Yellow Heaven Eradication Decree
"After 8 Counts, allies gain +2 Force. If own Troops are at 100% or above, gain an additional +3 Force."
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"After 8 Counts, allies gain +2 Force. If own Troops are at 100% or above, gain an additional +5 Force."
Only those who survive eight moments unscathed shall witness the true power of the eradication decree. Taste the glory that waits at the end of the trial.
■ Nerfs
Han Dang / Veteran's Glimmer of Courage
Duration reduced: -2 Counts
The courage of an old general does not burn forever.
A fitting end has been granted to that light.
Lu Dai / One Breath, One Blade
Duration reduced: -3 Counts
One breath, one blade. True to its name, it is a sword strike that must decide matters in the blink of an eye.
The blade that lingered too long has been returned to its true speed.
Sun Quan / Military Order of the Azure Eyes
Duration reduced: -3 Counts The supreme aura dwelling in the azure eyes is already more than strong enough. A proportional time limit has been placed upon its brilliance.
(Tactician) Cai Yan / (Tactician Decree) Lute Sounds of the Chaotic Age
Duration reduced: -5
Counts The sound of that lute resonated far too much. An endlessly echoing melody is not what is needed to conquer this chaotic age.
■ Warlord Stat Adjustments
Huang Gai
Unit Type changed: Spearman => Infantry
The fated clash with Chen Wu, standing on the very same battlefield. The defeated discarded his spear and began walking a new path. It is the price of a battle staked on pride.
Huang Zhong
Force & Intellect changed: Force 6 / Intellect 6 => Force 7 / Intellect 6
Old, yet his bow's momentum knows no decay. As the pinnacle of archery that Shu boasts, the power to unleash an overwhelming strike now dwells here.
Sun Ce
Trait added: "Late Bloomer"
The title of Little Conqueror is no mere show. Even unto the endgame, his martial force knows no decline.
■ Tactician Roster for Sept 4 Mandate Battle
In the Mandate Battles starting from Sept 4 (PT), only the following Tacticians can be used:
Zhuge Liang
Guo Jia
Da Qiao
Chen Gong
(All other Tacticians will be unavailable.)
That concludes the notes. We will continue to adjust Warlord abilities based on battle data and your feedback. Please continue to enjoy THREE KINGDOMS: BOND.