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War
Sho Online is based on the antagonistic relationship between Yin and Zhou existed in ancient China. When ‘War’ begins users in both sides Yin and Zhou will automatically returned to their base.
Declaration
of war
Preperation time (5min)
War starts on battle field (1hour)
Rewards will be given
depends on the result
Winner will be decided
depends on the condition
Beginning of the ‘War’
The governor general
To start a war ‘the cause’ of the war is need it. You have to assassinate the governor general of your opponent nation who is in charge of the occupied territory.
When he is killed, it will be notified to both nations and they will declare a war. When both nations declare a war draft call for each nation will be activated, and every users will be automatically teleported into their base to prepare for a war for 5 minutes.
The progress of the war
Basically there are two kinds of the war, which are ‘siege war’ and ‘field war’.
Siege war is the war that held in gates and field war is the war that held in the field that is in between the gates. You need to acknowledge the difference between siege war and field war. 11 territories will be used as battle field which are; castle Seo-ki, Sa-soo gate, river of the lost soul, Gae-pae gate, lake of the seadragon, Cheon-un gate, Altar of heroes, Dong gate, river of lamentation, Lim-dong gate, and castle Jo-ga.
Siege war will be held in castle Seo-ki, Sa-soo gate, Gae-pae gate, Cheon-un gate, Dong gate, Lim-dong gate, and castle Jo-ga. And field war will be held in river of the lost soul, lake of the seadragon, Altar of heroes, and river of lamentation.
The winner
The war will be finished after an hour. Both nations will either occupy the territory or lose it. The nation which acquired more territories than before will be the final winner of the war. The territories owned by both nations will be saved for next warfare.
Winning condition
The nation which acquired more territories than before will be the final winner of the war.
War will first begin at the territory which was the last battle field of the previous war.
Both nations will fight for their lives to meet the winning condition, and depends on the result they will move to another territory for the next battle. For example, if Yin wins the battle at the Cheon-un gate, they will acquire Cheon-un gate and both army will be moved to next battle field which is ‘lake of the seadragon’.
Winning condition in field war
Victory conditions of the attacking side: Make the enemy's field commander to retreat within 15 minutes or behead 5 ranger leaders of the enemy.
Victory conditions of the defense side: Protect your field commander for 15 minutes and protect at least one of your five ranger leaders.
Winning condition in siege war
Victory conditions of the attacking side: Make the enemy's defensive commander to retreat within 20 minutes.
Victory conditions of the defense side: Protect your defensive commander for 20 minutes.
The Siege weapons
There are six siege weapons in Sho online.
In the world of Sho online, there are ancient oriental siege weapons. The player can buy ‘war plate’ from general war merchant. When ‘war plate’ is used, the player will be transformed into a siege weapon which allows various plays on war.
Winning condition
The nation which acquired more territories than before will be the final winner of the war.
War will first begin at the territory which was the last battle field of the previous war.
Both nations will fight for their lives to meet the winning condition, and depends on the result they will move to another territory for the next battle. For example, if Yin wins the battle at the Cheon-un gate, they will acquire Cheon-un gate and both army will be moved to next battle field which is ‘lake of the seadragon’.
Chariot
Chariot is the fast weapon lead by a horse. It is often used for fast attack to break the opponent’s formation. (Exclusive for Warrior)
Crush cart
Crush cart is the ancient oriental weapon to destroy the main gate of the castle. However, in Sho online it is used not only for a siege weapon but also used for antipersonnel weapon. (Exclusive for Warrior)
Ballista
Ballista is the ancient oriental weapon that throws ‘enhanced steel arrow’ from distance to destroy the castle wall. (Exclusive for Assassin)
Flame Thrower
Flame Thrower is the siege weapon which uses gunpowder. Historically, it was invented during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period which is way past Yin-Zhou period. However, Sho online put this weapon for gaming balance. (Exclusive for Assassin)
Battle wagon
Battle wagon is the wagon that is covered with an iron armor to protect against the fire arrow. It also has mysterious canon as a weapon. (Exclusive for Soolsa)
Catapult
Catapult (a.k.a ‘stone thrower’) is the weapon which throw a projectile from great distance. It is often used to destroy the castle wall. (Exclusive for Soolsa))
Siege weapons can give huge damage to opponent’s NPC. If the player is killed or past duration, the player will be returned to human form and you can use ‘war plate’ after certain cooldown.
Also ‘war plate’ is the item that can only be bought in general war merchant you should buy them during the war preparation.
REMINEDER: Character skills are disabled while transfomed as a siege weapon.
Strategic points
If you acquire important strategic points you can lead your force to win the battle.
Weapon cart
If you destroy weapon cart it will drop massive items that significantly increase attack power
(which can only be used in war time)
Ointment |
Increase the Min, and Max attacking damage by (certain) percents. |
Ointment |
Increase the defense reduction by (certain) percents. |
Ointment |
Increase the resistance by (certain) percents. |
Ointment |
|
Ointment |
Increase the movement speed by (certain) percentages. |
Provision cart
If you destroy provision cart it will drop massive items that significantly increase vitality, Chi-shield, and Chi
(which can only be used in war time).
Mystic tablet |
Increase the maximum vitality by (certain) percents. |
Mystic tablet |
Increase the maximum Chi-shield by (certain) percents. |
Mystic tablet |
Increase the maximum Chi by (certain) percents. |
Mystic tablet |
Increase the Chi-shield recovery by (certain) percents. |
Mystic tablet |
Increase the Chi recovery by (certain) percents. |
Holy stone
If you destroy weapon cart it will drop massive items that significantly increase attack power
(which can only be used in war time)
Chariot is the fast weapon lead by a horse. It is often used for fast attack to break the opponent’s formation. (Exclusive for Warrior)
Reward for victory
If your nation declares victory, you will get rewarded more than while you play normal game.
You will not only get fame points but also more experience points than normal play.
You will still get rewarded even if you died during the battle to help your mates.
However, if your nation loses, you will get rewarded less than while you play normal game.
Additional Info
In each territory, they have a ‘Flag’ in the middle of the base. A flag will provide the buff called ‘Shout of triumph’. The effect of the buffs will vary depends on the territory.
As you gain fame points you will be get promoted to new position. There are total 10 positions in the game, if you have the high position you will be able to buy good items, hiring mercenaries and etc.
Positions are followed.
Rank
Division |
Description |
Recruit |
Solders of the lowest rank without distinguished services |
Private |
Inexperienced soldiers with some distinguished services |
Scout |
Trained skillful soldiers who provide scouting services |
Corporal |
Soldiers who have completed regular training and have considerable combat experience |
Sergeant |
Soldiers who have fearless courage and can analyze military situations and assist commanders |
Lieutenant |
: Soldiers who have enormous courage, raise the morale of their troops, discourage the enemy and always lead an army |
Captain |
Famous commanders who won many battles and never fell into a trap in numerous battles |
Major |
People who have divine ability and can control the military power of a country and have many soldiers and commanders under them |
Colonel |
Excellent strategists of courage who do not falter even in the most serious situations and can lead the fate of a country in a fight for the supremacy of the world |
General |
Invincible warriors whose existence gives joy to their troops and drives the enemy to despair, and also unrivaled geniuses who have the strategy of ascetics and are powerful enough to move mountains |