[Sept 10, 21:00 (PT) Update]
We have adjusted the text description for Guan Yu's Stratagem.
■ Before
"Activates after 5 counts. Force of allies with Warlord Cost 2 or higher increases by 3, and Troops increase by 20%. In the endgame, Force further increases by 1 and Troops recover by a total of 40%, exceeding the maximum limit."
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■ After
"Activates after 5 counts. Allies with a Warlord Cost of 2 or higher gain +3 FORCE and recover 20% HP. In END, the target instead gains +4 FORCE and recovers 40% HP beyond the cap."
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Thank you for always playing THREE KINGDOMS: BOND.
This is the THREE KINGDOMS: BOND Development Team.
Here are the details regarding the Warlord ability adjustments that will be updated on September 11.
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 according to cost-efficiency, rarity, and usage rates.
◆ To buff Warlords who have been buried due to low usage rates, expanding their opportunities to shine.
◆ To make adjustments based on hypotheses and considerations that incorporate the unique systems of THREE KINGDOMS: BOND.
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Principle of Balance ~Core Philosophy~
The policies we set forth are not mere petty tricks to play with numbers. They are quantitative guidelines meant to be universal truths in any battle, acknowledged by all.
However, our ambition transcends the mundane, seeking a unique light that dwells within but a single point.
We wish to provide a stage for every Warlord, preparing a place for them to demonstrate their bravery.
The duty of adjustment is not merely to shave or add to numbers, but a grand undertaking to enrich the battlefield itself and build a bountiful world.
Every general gains a moment to shine, and every soldier draws their own strategy.
The exact moment when a "unique war chronicle" is engraved in the hands of each individual—that is the experience we strive to deliver.
Looking up to the heavens as those who light the flame of righteousness in a chaotic world, we shall continue to refine the environment and walk the path of righting the battlefield.
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▼ We have adjusted the Stratagems for the following Warlords:
■ Upward Adjustments (Buffs)
Cao Ren / Benevolent General's Fierce Battle
"Own Force increases by 2, Movement Speed increases by 100%. When the Castle Gauge is losing, takes no intercept damage from Spearmen."
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"Own Force increases by 2, and takes no intercept damage from Spearmen. When the Castle Gauge is losing, own Force further increases by 2, and Movement Speed increases by 100%."
The tips of the spear wall cast a shadow even on the back of the benevolent general praised as an iron wall. Yet, a true defender only ignites their courage upon knowing fear.
—Cao Ren realized this truth, first forging a body that fears not his natural enemy, the spearmen. When the castle walls creak and the watchfires flicker, the benevolent general shall turn into a raging lion and dash across the battlefield.
(Gunshi) Zhuge Liang / (Gunshi Command) Heavenly Revelation of the Sleeping Dragon
"Activates after 10 counts. Restores ally Troops by 25%."
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"Activates after 2 counts. Restores ally Troops by 25%, exceeding the maximum limit."
What the Sleeping Dragon looks up to is not the distant future, but the lifelines of the soldiers burning in this very instant. The salvation that was supposed to arrive after counting to ten, he has drawn near to the limit of two.
Only by living long can one draft a stratagem—the Heavenly Revelation of the Sleeping Dragon is a miraculous command that makes an ally even of time itself.
Zhang Chunhua / Ice Bloom Annihilation
Adjusted the area of effect that activates upon contact to be slightly in front of the Warlord.
The range where the ice blades danced was too close to her own body. The Empress of Ice Blooms reviewed her distancing to thrust her white blades deeper, wider, and further.
Now, countless warlords shall be caught in its glint and meet a freezing end.
Sun Jing / Death Agony Pillar of Fire
Activation conditions relaxed: 4 Spearmen => 6 Warlord Units
Gathering four spearmen units was far too cruel a condition in this chaotic world. Sun Jing asked:
—Should the opportunity to light the pillar of lamentation not be more widely available? Now, even without spearmen, as long as six warlord units are gathered, the death agony will roar across the battlefield time and time again.
■ Downward Adjustments (Nerfs)
Guan Yu / Righteousness of Turning the Tide
"Activates after 5 counts. Force of allies with Warlord Cost 2 or higher increases by 4. In the endgame, Force further increases by 1 and Troops recover by 40%, exceeding the maximum limit."
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"Activates after 5 counts. Allies with a Warlord Cost of 2 or higher gain +3 FORCE and recover 20% HP. In END, the target instead gains +4 FORCE and recovers 40% HP beyond the cap."
An increase of four Force was a power far too great for ruling the realm. The righteous general, Guan Yu, sheathed his blade and instead chose the path of connecting the lifelines of his soldiers.
Force settles at three, but troops fill by twenty percent, and in the endgame, a total of forty percent of life is revived—he shall govern the chaotic world not by force, but by bonds.
Zhang Fei / Fierce Fangs of the Serpent Halberd
"Own Force increases by 7, Spear Wall damage increases by 35%, and the Spear Wall will not disappear."
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"Own Force increases by 7, Spear Wall damage increases by 15%, and the Spear Wall will not disappear."
The tip of the fierce bull became an unvanishing iron wall, harboring power far too great to dominate the chaotic world. While the strike of the serpent halberd remains unabated and the spear wall is carved eternally,
only the sharpness of its fangs was slightly dulled—Zhang Fei still rages, but the destiny to monopolize the roar of the realm is no longer permitted.
▼ We have changed the Stats for the following Warlords:
Cao Cao
Force Change: 7 => 8
Among those who conquer the path of supremacy, Cao Cao was still halfway on his journey in the contest of command strength.
To unfurl the flag of Wei across the realm once more, his Force has been raised from seven to eight. The overlord of the chaotic world now reveals his true form.
Zhang Fei
Intelligence Change: 4 => 3
His bull-like Force has reached a realm where no one can stop him.
However, those with power are destined to harbor openings—Zhang Fei's Intelligence has weakened from four to three, carving a fragment of fragility into his mighty arms.
Lu Shi
Intelligence Change: 5 => 3
Her resourcefulness, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Zhang Jiao, bore too much burden. To possess both the time for long protection and the eyes to see through ambushes in one body was too great a talent.
Therefore, Lu Shi, quietly let go of a fragment of that wisdom—even with narrowed duties, her existence will not fade.
That is all. We will continue to implement Warlord ability adjustments based on battle data and everyone's feedback.
Please continue to enjoy THREE KINGDOMS: BOND.