"Blood of Steel" Version Update Announcement – September 3rd

To ensure stable game operation and enhance overall service quality and experience, BoS will undergo maintenance on September 3rd from 08:00 to 11:00 (UTC+8). The game world will be closed during this period. Around 07:45, matchmaking will be disabled first and login will be unavailable. Additional comprehensive maintenance and backup of the account database will be performed. The maintenance may start early or be extended depending on actual work conditions. Please arrange your time accordingly.

【New Content】

1. Mount [Iron-Eating Beast] Limited-Time Return:

• This round's rewards include: Iron-Eating Beast mounts for the five heroes Zhao Yun (Zhao Manying), Huang Zhong (Huang Wudian), Cai Wenji, Fan Lihua, and Huo Qubing, along with Awakening Points, Battle Pass Tokens, Diamonds, and Skin Fragments.
• [Iron-Eating Beast] has a permanent purchase limit of 60 draws, with all rewards guaranteed within 60 draws.
• You can draw via the "Panda Assault" entry under "Shop - Skins", using Awakening Points.
• Draw progress from this mount's initial release will be fully inherited.
• Special Return-Only Reward: During the return period, Awakening Points spent drawing this mount are converted 1:1 into "Blessing's Radiance" points. Players who drew during the initial release can directly claim the corresponding amount. Players can go to the event page [Rolling Return: Blessing's Radiance] to participate and exchange for the [Iron-Eating Beast Contract Conversion Coupon], which can transform an [Iron-Eating Beast] with unlocked Tier 3 effects into a Legendary-quality Contract Common Mount.
• The limited-time return sale ends on September 22nd at 00:00.

2. "Classic Badge S2" Limited-Time Release:

• The "Classic Badge S2" will be available for a limited time from September 3rd to October 21st. Players can purchase it using 4,500 Awakening Points or [Classic Battle Pass Voucher (New)] on the 【Shop - Limited】 page (permanent limit of 1 purchase).
• Players who purchase the "Classic Badge S2" will unlock eligibility to claim corresponding rewards in the "Classic Battle Pass S2" event.

3. "Shop - Specials - Limited Purchase" now features the Common Cloak [Twin Colored Phoenixes], which can be exchanged for 6,800 Vouchers (permanent limit of 1 purchase). Meanwhile, the acquisition of this cloak from the "Event Center - Monthly Welfare Gift Book" event has been removed. For players who previously obtained a Rare reward but did not choose to claim this cloak, we will send a [Colorful Phoenix Double Flight 50% Off Coupon] via in-game mail within 7 working days after the update (can be used to purchase the cloak at half price in the shop).4. Back-to-School Season Events – Limited Time Launch. Players can go to the "Event Center" to participate:

• Rolling Login Gift: Log in daily to claim rewards for 14 days. Recharge any amount to upgrade to the Supreme Login Gift.
• Rolling Academy & Rolling Honor Wall: Complete designated tasks to obtain Trial Card Sets, Heart of Inheritance, and other rewards, and also additionally receive "Little Red Flowers." Use "Little Red Flowers" to exchange for the new avatar [Gungun Study Avatar] and the new pet [Gungun] Selection Pack.
• Rolling Return: Blessing's Radiance: During the Iron-Eating Beast return period, Awakening Points spent drawing this mount are converted 1:1 into Blessing's Radiance. Players who drew during the initial release can directly claim the corresponding amount. Reaching specified Blessing's Radiance thresholds allows you to claim the [Iron-Eating Beast Contract Conversion Coupon].
• Classic Battle Pass S2: Players who meet the specified unlock conditions can earn Classic Rewards EXP by completing Classic Tasks to increase their "Classic Rewards Level," claim [Classic Emblem Redemption Ticket Shards], and can choose up to 8 soldier skins from a selection of 14.
• Vote for Your Favorite Battle Pass Skin: Players who meet the voting conditions can cast votes for their favorite soldier skins on the event page. The top 3 soldier skins will return in the next Battle Pass Shop.

【Adjustments & Optimizations】1. Hero Balance Adjustments:
a. Liang Hongyu:

• Increased entire legion's armor.
• Skill [Explosion]: Cooldown reduced from 75 seconds to 60 seconds.

b. Barisan:

• Increased entire legion's armor.
• Skill [Broadhead Bolts]: Adjusted to require 70% Strategy Points to cast; cooldown reduced from 120 seconds to 3 seconds; the entire legion's ranged damage is increased by 10%, duration increased from 16 seconds to 20 seconds.
• Removed the effect from Legion Passive [Shield Foe] where Barisan hitting enemies with a heavy crossbow reduced [Broadhead Bolts] cooldown; adjusted so that the hero starts with 100% Strategy Points and recovers over time. The entire legion's ranged attacks hitting enemies grant Strategy Points to the hero.

c. Edward I:

• Optimized the release method of [Toggle Spear-Wall], removing movement interruption and adding mouse left/right button interruption.

d. Liu Bei:

• Skill [Indoctrination]: Wind-up time reduced from 1.5 seconds to 1.2 seconds; cooldown reduction for [Benevolence] increased from 8 seconds to 10 seconds.

e. Melisande:

• Skill [Power Attack]: Strategy Points consumed per second reduced from 5% to 4%.

f. Octavia:

• Increased entire legion's armor.

g. Da Qiao:

• Optimized the release method of [Oil Pot], now allowing aimed throwing.

h. Chiyome Mochizuki:

• Removed skill [Hide Yourself], adjusted to automatic stealth.
• Skill [Kunai Throw]: Cooldown reduced from 90 seconds to 60 seconds.
• [Bleed]: Duration increased from 8 seconds to 10 seconds.

i. Xiang Yu:

• Removed the [Scared] effect on soldiers and the [Deep Reserves] skill's ability to reset [Intimidating Shout] cooldown; adjusted to resetting the Q skill cooldown.
• Removed the [Knockdown] effect on soldiers from [Intimidating Shout]; adjusted so that during the skill, hitting a target reduces their attack speed by 4% and movement speed by 0.4|0.8 m/s (infantry|cavalry) for 5 seconds.

2. Tactics Balance Adjustments:
a. Caesar / Calpurnia:

• [The dice have been cast]: Enemy defeat score threshold reduced from 240 to 180.

b. Alexander / Roxana:

• [Son of Amun]: Damage reduction for hero and mount increased from 10% to 20%; duration increased from 10 seconds to 20 seconds.
• [Golden throne]:○ Rank 4 effect: Removed the [Lance Charge] cooldown reduction effect; adjusted to replenish 1 soldier every 75 seconds.○ Rank 5 effect: Removed the [Lance Charge] cooldown reduction effect; adjusted to replenish 2 soldiers every 75 seconds.

c. Fan Lihua:

• [Cold River Lady Marshal]: Points gained for grabbing a cavalry unit with the Flying Claw increased from 2 to 3; points required for rank-up reduced from 8 to 6.

d. Stephanie:

• [Lord of Transjordan]:○ Reinforcements skill adjusted to grant 60 points upon use; points required for rank-up reduced from 240 to 150.
  ○ Rank-up effect: Melee damage increase per rank increased from 1.5% to 2%.○ Max rank effect: Removed the 8% melee damage reduction for hero and mount; adjusted to refund 5% Strategy Points when using [Reinforcements].
• [Holy Sea Raid]: Settlement condition changed from exceeding 200 kill points to the sum of damage dealt and damage received exceeding 7,000 points.