This update was a significant milestone for the game, released alongside the "War God" DLC. It introduced major mechanical changes to how officers interact with the map and warfare.
Prior to v1.010, units were defined primarily by their formation (Snake, Crane, etc.) and the officer's stats. This update introduced Unit Traits, special skills that trigger automatically during deployment.
Previously, declaring war was a binary choice. Under v1010, you can now call a "War Council" three months before an invasion. This allows you to: romance of the three kingdoms xiv v1010 new
Cavalry units dominated the previous patch due to their "Charge" kill rate. In v1010, charge damage is reduced by 20% against pike formations. However, cavalry gains a new feature: "Raid Looting." Successfully defeating a unit now steals 10% of their enemy's gold reserves, incentivizing hit-and-run tactics over full-frontal assaults.
First, let’s clarify the naming. Depending on your platform (PC/Steam vs. Nintendo Switch/PS4), you may see this as v1.0.10 or v1.0.25 for the Western release. However, the core "v1010" refers to the Japanese/Asian patch numbering that aligns with the post-PUK (Power Up Kit) environment. This update was a significant milestone for the
This patch focuses on three pillars:
Warning: v1010 breaks save files from v1.0.9 and earlier. You must start a new campaign to experience the AI improvements. However, Koei Tecmo included a "Legacy Mode" toggle in the options if you prefer the old AI logic. How it works: When an officer is deployed
The Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV v1010 new update includes three critical QoL fixes: