Warlords,
In the past, when the 3-Star and 4-Star Eras rolled around, many Warlords had the same initial reaction: just wait.
The Units you wanted to play weren't available yet, your favorite setups couldn't be built, and your best strategies had to be put on hold. Early-season battles felt more like a mere transition phase.
With next season's update, the 3-Star and 4-Star Eras are getting a massive overhaul!
Simply put, these Eras will no longer lock Warlords into their matching tier limits. Jump into the real fight sooner, finalize your builds faster, and deploy the lineups you actually want to play!
3-Star Era: No More "Waiting Around"
During the 3-Star Era, you can now deploy one 4-Star or 5-Star Unit.
Right from the start of the season, Warlords can build strategies around their core Units. Whether you want to push the frontline, hold the point, coordinate with your team, or unleash your main tactics—you now have the room to do so much earlier.
3-Star Units still have their place. Their low Leadership cost, utility, and filler capabilities ensure they remain valuable on the early battlefield. However, they are no longer the mandatory answers you are forced to bring, but rather an active tactical choice within your roster.
4-Star Era: Complete Your Lineup
Upon entering the 4-Star Era, you can deploy up to one 5-Star Unit.
Battlefield intensity will ramp up, but Warlords won't have to wait until the 5-Star Era to find their rhythm with a full-strength warband.
You can hit your stride sooner with familiar Units, go-to weapons, and established team synergies. For returning Warlords, this means less time adapting and a much faster return to the combat pace you know and love.
5-Star Era: Total Freedom, Maximum Power
Once the 5-Star Era arrives, Warlords will retain complete freedom in their deployment.
High-tier Units, utility Units, low-Leadership fillers, and special tactical picks can all be freely adjusted based on the map, your team composition, and your personal playstyle.
Action-packed battles in the 3-Star Era, the 4-Star Era, and beyond! On September 29, the new Aztecs season drops, kicking off with the revamped 3-Star Era. Jump in and experience it yourself!
Furthermore, across all Eras of the Campaigns this season, we are experimenting with removing the restrictions on equipment set bonuses and additional attributes. Your gear stats will now function fully at every stage. We will continue to tweak this in future seasons based on your experience and feedback in S28! We invite all Warlords to test it out and share your feedback with us.
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