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This week we covered mostly KvK related information, so we’ll give you a brief summary of the battles we looked at, as well as our article on the new Engineering commanders!

KvK Updates

#C12114 (K1875, K2268, K1166 vs K2429, K1903, K2074, K2375)

Earlier this week, K1875, led by Abu Hind, was embroiled in intense warfare against K2429, and faced challenges on multiple fronts around strategic Level 7 passes. Despite facing a formidable opponent, K1875 managed to establish a crucial foothold near the eastern pass, which was fiercely contested by the coordinated forces of S2S! from K2429. Amidst relentless assaults, K1875 rallied to secure the completion of their fortress, crucial for maintaining their position against K2429's onslaught, while a stalemate persists in the western region between K1875 and allied kingdoms.

Click here to see our first article about the level 7 passes of KvK #C12114

Since our first article King’s Land has opened and the northern alliance, spearheaded by K1875, seized early control of the field with notable efforts from Kingdoms 2268 and 1166. A strategic move, pre-planned and executed with precision, saw 1875 directly engaging 2429 while 2268 and 1166 confronted 2429's smaller allies. This maneuver proved advantageous, particularly because of 2268's Imperium status.

Click here to see our article on the King’s Land battle between the two sides

As of the time of this article, on the western front, 2268 and 1166 are beginning to face significant opposition, and multiple flags are burning on their side. The northern alliance was close to securing the western flank and kicking 2429’s allies out of King’s Land, however, 2429 has managed to turn the tides of the battle over the last twenty-four hours and have almost pushed 1875 completely out of King’s Land, leading to a huge morale swing among all participants involved in this KvK.

The conflict's outcome remains uncertain, requiring further updates as the situation unfolds. We’ll cover this fight until the very end, as it’s one of the closest fights we’ve seen in a while!

#C12087 (K1960 vs K2605 vs K1093 vs 3xG4)

Early this week, the KvK battle between Imperium kingdoms K1960, K1093, and K2605 commenced with intense initial clashes following a breakdown in diplomatic efforts, leading to an unexpected Free-For-All scenario. Despite expectations of dominance from K1960, K2605 surprised by halting their advance with a well-prepared garrison pairing of Gorgo and Attila, thanks to a unique artifact. The stalemate in Zone 4 continues, with uncertainty looming over whether K1960 can break the impervious defense of K2605 and what role smaller camps might play in the outcome, as the conflict progresses over the next two weeks.

Click here to see our full article on KvK #C12087

A of 2/10, the tense standoff continues between K1960 and K2605. No territory changes in Greenwell, the Zone 5 between the two kingdoms.  No fighting anywhere else on the map. All is quiet, for now. Next week, the level 5 passes will open, and we’ll have an update if any serious conflicts break out.

#C12099 (K1034, K1671 vs K2377, K1606, K2359)

This Tides of War KvK update highlights the dramatic decline of the longstanding OneV alliance against the ascending power of GV77 in this conflict between Imperium kingdoms. Despite OneV's historical strength, their power deficit against GV77, especially evident in the lack of defense at their northern Level 7 pass, underscores their precarious position. With OneV experiencing a significant decrease in power and GV77 solidifying its dominance, the future of OneV hangs in the balance, raising doubts about their ability to even make it to King’s Land this KvK.

Click here to see our full article on KvK #C12099

As of the time of this article, King’s Land has opened and while OneV did better than we expected by being able to enter in the first place, within four hours they were already ousted from the zone. The current situation does not look good for OneV, and it is likely they have already thrown in the towel and accepted defeat this KvK.

#C12134 (K1486, K1603, K3035, K2133 vs K1694, K2293, K2934, K1641)

This KvK is only three days in and the alliances for this Imperium KvK have been determined. The Level 4 passes will open next week, and we’ll be covering this exciting KvK as the battle unfolds. Keep an eye out for our article on the first round of fighting!

Commander Updates

New Engineering Commanders Coming Soon!

Lilith recently unveiled two new engineering commanders, Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba and Gajah Mada! Gonzalo, known for his ranged damage prowess, features skills emphasizing AoE damage and disarming abilities, making him a formidable but vulnerable "glass cannon" on the battlefield. Meanwhile, Gajah Mada emerges as a ranged tank/healer with impressive tanking abilities and the unique skill to heal his march with ranged basic attacks, offering a new dimension to gameplay. We speculate on their potential impact on game strategies and the upcoming release details while highlighting the anticipation surrounding their introduction and the need for specialized siege gear to maximize their effectiveness.

Click here to read the full article.

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-RoK Daily Editorial Team