Fight Alongside Guan Yu | New Season Map Sishui Pass Mechanics Explained06/27/2026
Warlords:
If you were to travel back to the Three Kingdoms and arrive at the Sishui Pass battlefield, would you choose to follow Guan Yu—who is not yet world-renowned—to break through the pass and crusade against the tyrant, or would you defend Sishui alongside Hua Xiong, who holds the treacherous pass?
This time, the hero mechanics in the map will become the key suspense of this offensive and defensive battle.
The new season map, [Sishui Pass], is now open. Today, we bring you this battlefield intelligence to give you a sneak peek at the terrain, mechanics, and the shifting dynamics of attack and defense in this perilous pass.
Background Story
The perilous pass crouches among the rugged mountains like a fierce beast.
This strategic chokepoint, nestled between mountains and rivers, has now become a death trap for the Eighteen Warlords. It is also the legendary site where Guan Yu slayed Hua Xiong while his wine remained warm.
But this time, whether Guan Yu returns victorious isn't just written in the story—it's woven into the battlefield mechanics.
Map Structure: Centered on Guan Yu's Chain Map Mechanics
The new season map [Sishui Pass] features two core flag points:
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Point A
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Base
The entire battle mainly unfolds across three areas:
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Camp Area
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Wall Area
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Base Area
From a flow perspective, attackers must first contest Point A, then advance to the Base; defenders must strategically delay them using the Camp, Wall, and Base.
But the true twist of Sishui Pass lies here: events in the first half directly impact the second half.
Specifically, Guan Yu's survival determines whether the drawbridge opens smoothly later, and whether Hua Xiong assists the defenders during the Base phase. In short, the battle is not a simple "take A, then push Base"; it's a dynamic battle revolving around Point A, Guan Yu, the drawbridge, and the Base.
1. Camp Area: Point A and Guan Yu - The Crucial Early-Game Gambits
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For attackers: Pull the defenders back and forth around Point A and Guan Yu to exhaust them.
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For defenders: The best defense might be a proactive offense.
The Camp Area is the main battlefield for the first half.
Point A is exposed, allowing attackers multiple assault routes. Defenders must use the camp structure to slow the attackers and seek counter-attack opportunities.
The real test of judgment here is that Point A isn't the sole objective; Guan Yu is also a key variable.
Guan Yu will assist the attackers in the Camp Area. His survival affects routing in the Wall Area and the siege pressure at the Base.
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For attackers: Point A is a must, but Guan Yu dictates future momentum. If he falls early, routing options later will be limited.
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For defenders: Holding Point A is crucial, but defense isn't just about turtling inside. Finding a chance to weaken Guan Yu while defending can alter the late-game flow.
Therefore, the real highlight of the Camp Area is the dual-threat game between controlling Point A and Guan Yu's survival. Point A is the obvious target, while Guan Yu is the hidden variable.
2. Wall Area: Moats Block the Front; Use Drawbridges and Artillery to Open Paths
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There isn't just one way to siege; drawbridges, Siege Towers, and geography are all at your disposal.
Upon entering the Wall Area, attackers face the map's most daunting terrain: a massive moat right in front of the wall.
This makes frontal assaults extremely difficult. Pushing purely from the front allows defenders to easily stall using terrain, wall height, and chokepoints.
Of course, attacking from the front isn't the only option.
In this phase, Siege Towers and Flame Arrows become vital Artillery. Attackers can scale the walls using Siege Towers or use Flame Arrows to suppress defenders and create openings.
However, the true game-changer here is still the drawbridge.
If Guan Yu survives before Point A is captured, Hua Xiong will lower the drawbridge to duel him. Once lowered, attackers gain a direct assault route, creating more angles to attack the Base.
But if Guan Yu dies early, the bridge stays up. Attackers must first defeat the drawbridge guards to open this path.
Thus, while not the final battleground, the Wall Area dictates the quality of the attackers' routes. When the drawbridge drops will reshape the tempo for both sides.
3. Base Area: Guan Yu's Breakthrough or Hua Xiong's Defense?
The final clash happens at the Base.
For attackers, the Base isn't an easy sweep. If the frontal wall push stalled and the drawbridge remains closed, the pressure mounts rapidly.
However, if Guan Yu survives the first half and forces an early drawbridge opening, attackers gain multiple angles of attack. Defenders can no longer just watch the front; they must handle pressure from all sides.
Conversely, if Guan Yu falls early, the situation flips. Not only do attackers have to deal with the bridge guards, but Hua Xiong will also stay back to help defend the Base, solidifying the defenders' late-game line.
In other words, the Base phase may seem like the finale, but its outcome is heavily seeded in the first half.
Whether Guan Yu continues his rampage or Hua Xiong holds the fort will create vastly different final sieges.
Sishui Pass Summary: Four Keywords to Remember
To quickly grasp [Sishui Pass], remember these four elements:
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Point A: The visible early-game goal, setting the overall tempo.
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Guan Yu: The key variable that dictates drawbridge and Base phase changes.
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Drawbridge: The vital link between the Wall and the Base; its opening time changes attack angles.
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Hua Xiong: If he defends the Base, the defenders' late-game strength increases significantly.
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Sishui Pass isn't a map of isolated zones. Choices made early on will slowly manifest their consequences later.
Server-Wide Event is Live: Donate Items for Rewards!
Playing Sishui Pass offers not just a new battlefield experience, but tons of rewards for our Warlords! The [Sishui Bounty] event is now live. Participating in Sishui Pass battles drops [Campaign Token]. Donate your tokens to claim random reward packs and boost server-wide progress to earn an Epic Divine Crow, Treatise, and more. Join the fight now!
Conclusion
Guan Yu slaying Hua Xiong while his wine remained warm.
In [Sishui Pass], this isn't just a story—it's a battlefield mechanic that shapes the entire clash.
Can the attackers leverage Guan Yu to break the deadlock and lower the drawbridge?
Can the defenders eliminate the variable early, leaving Hua Xiong to hold the Base?
This time, how the story unfolds depends entirely on your choices.
The new season map [Sishui Pass] is now open.
Warlords, prepare to breach the gates!