Two rather hot topics have descended upon 'Night Crows'. First, the pre-season for the Conquest Battle is finally upon us. It’s the stage where the strongest clan will be crowned, and, naturally, expectation is running high among the player base. Second, Night Crows is celebrating its 30th day since launch. To mark the occasion, the team has prepared three separate events, though do keep an eye on the clock as each has a different schedule and deadline. Let’s break down the latest news.

Calling all bloodlines

The first Night Crows Conquest Battle is approaching

The biggest talking point this week is undoubtedly the Conquest Battle pre-season. This is where we determine the strongest clan in Night Crows, with the pre-season running over two days on September 27th and 28th. Here is the schedule: On the 27th, starting at 21:30 until 22:00, a preliminary round will decide the top clan within each server. The survivors then move on to the qualifiers the following day at 20:30, which will feature cross-server matchmaking to narrow down the field for the finals.

The much-anticipated final match will commence after a short regrouping period, running from 21:30 to 22:00. The condition for victory is simple: rack up the most points on the battlefield. The round concludes either when time runs out or when a clan hits the 10,000-point mark. You can find all the intricate rules regarding match progression and victory conditions via the official Night Crows community notices.

I highly recommend logging in and poking around the Conquest Battle page yourself. It provides a treasure trove of information, including clan perks, battlefield layouts, occupation rules, and ranking rewards. Why not huddle up with your clanmates and start sketching out your strategy now?

Hunting ground balance tweaks and new portrait additions

There are some minor content updates as well. The drop rates for Tier 2 or higher equipment in fields and standard dungeons, such as the Ancient Workshop and Gehenna (70+ levels), have been buffed. The Gehenna 70+ zones now drop new gear, and we have expanded the collection slots to accommodate them. A 'Wandering Merchant Monty' portrait has been added to the portrait page; you can pick up the restoration agent required for this from the Dark Merchant Coin shop. Scour the black market to get the coins you need.

Furthermore, we’ve seen tweaks to clan and exchange UI convenience, as well as combat quality-of-life improvements. Joining raid parties is now snappier, and you can more easily distinguish between normal and blessed equipment in the exchange. Also, note that the in-game GM whisper invitation feature has been implemented. You can check the notice regarding the 2nd and 3rd round of in-game pilot operations by clicking here.

I have a question, Oracle

A user named 'Pyeongtaek39' recently pulled the Hero-grade mount 'Lord of Spirits' from a free draw. The main stat is Skill Attack Power, and the user wanted to know if this is a good roll or if they should re-summon. For mounts of Hero grade or higher, the game offers a limited number of re-summon chances before you commit to the result.

Users 'GiantMonkey', 'DungeonChest', and 'PeaceNem' weighed in. GiantMonkey, who has experience with both Skill Attack and Normal Attack mounts, explained that while legend-grade mounts are essential for frequent skill usage, Skill Attack is a decent stat. However, they added, 'If you aren't quite there yet, Normal Attack seems slightly more efficient,' likely referring to situations where one lacks a legendary mount or sufficient natural MP recovery.

DungeonChest also evaluated based on natural MP recovery, recommending Skill Attack for those with high stats and Normal Attack for others. PeaceNem’s advice was simple: 'Up to 500 is worth it,' implying that a few re-summons aren't a bad idea. In short, check your natural MP recovery before you decide to roll again.

This week's festival news

Celebrate! Night Crows 30-day event

Night Crows has hit the 30-day milestone since its launch, and we simply can't let that pass without a fuss. Three events—Attendance, Special Missions, and Bonus Time—are currently live. Let's look at them one by one. The attendance event runs until October 22nd, 04:59. Over seven days, you'll receive items like the Blood Pledge and 11x Summon Scrolls, plus the 30-day Commemorative Blood Stone. The Blood Pledge given on the first day is a limited-time collection item providing +5 to Attack and Defense.

The deadline for Special Missions is October 8th, 04:59. There are eight missions in total, covering equipment enhancement success, earning Care Points, spending gold, and enhancement failure. The high-tier rewards are tied to Care Point tasks, which are earned based on your reward grade during summons. Keep in mind that hitting 1,000 points nets you one 'Hero-grade Class Summon Ticket'.

The Bonus Time event expands your dungeon play limits. Until October 1st, 04:59, you get an extra 90 minutes of daily time for Faded Heritage and Abyss of Creation. The Ancient Workshop gets an additional 2 hours added to the weekly limit, bringing it to 10 hours total. Better get grinding in those dungeons while the event lasts!

Head to Gehenna to commemorate the Conquest Battle pre-season

Don't miss the Conquest Battle pre-season event. For every 1,000 Gehenna monsters you slay, you get 200 Trinity. The ultimate goal is 8,000 kills, giving you a chance to grab a total of 1,600 Trinity. This event ends on October 8th, 04:59.

Additionally, the 'Gehenna Bloodshed Support Event' runs until September 28th. Every day at midnight, you'll receive a Gehenna Bloodshed Support Box via mail, which contains 10 XP Recovery Scrolls and 5 entry tickets for Gehenna Zone 2. Note that the XP Recovery Scrolls must be used by September 29th. Grab your invites and get into Gehenna!

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