Conan Exiles: Age of Heroes – Renown System, Factions & Quests

With Conan Exiles: Age of Heroes, released in fall 2024, Funcom brings the epic cycle of Conan Exiles’ great Ages to a close—for now. After the dark magic of the Age of Sorcery and the relentless bloodshed of the Age of War, this chapter turns its gaze to the heroes themselves—those warriors, leaders, and adventurers who become legends in the world of Hyboria.

Age of Heroes is a statement of humanity amid a world of chaos, greed, and darkness. It introduces new mechanics built around renown, honor, and leadership, creating an emotional bridge between the battles of the past and the hope for a better future. The Age of Heroes is less an era of conquest and more one of rebirth.

With this update, Funcom pursues a major goal: giving players more identity and influence over their world. Where once you were a nameless survivor, you can now become a symbol—a leader, a savior, or a conqueror whose choices shape the world. Age of Heroes transforms Conan Exiles into a living saga.

Renown and Influence System: The rise of heroes in Conan Exiles

At the heart of the update is the new Renown and Influence System. Players now gain renown for their deeds—whether they slay monsters, liberate settlements, lead clans, or construct grand buildings. This renown can be increased and developed in different directions.

There are three core paths: the Warrior, the Builder, and the Scholar. Each path offers its own rewards, passive abilities, and narrative developments. The Warrior gains renown through victories in combat, the Builder through creation and protection, and the Scholar through discovery, diplomacy, and knowledge.

This system makes progression more tangible and personal. It gives your journey through Hyboria meaning beyond mere survival. For the first time, you truly feel like part of the story, not just an observer.

Heroes can also recruit followers to accompany them on their adventures. These companions learn, grow, and develop loyalty—another step toward a more immersive, character-driven world.

Conan Exiles Factions: Allies, alliances, and loyalty

Age of Heroes expands the political map of Hyboria. New factions take the stage, each with its own style, goals, and values. Instead of pure hostility, a complex system of alliances, rivalries, and loyalties now prevails.

Players can negotiate with factions, take on quests, or rally under their banner. Each faction offers unique rewards, armor, and architectural styles. Whether you act as a knight of Nemedia, a privateer from Argos, or a champion of the Black Legion—every choice shapes your legacy.

This expansion of the social system gives Conan Exiles a narrative depth it has not seen before. The world reacts to your choices, and relationships between clans and factions become strategic tools.

Age of Heroes creates a dynamic world order in which power is won not only by the sword, but also through words and loyalty.

Epic quests in Age of Heroes: Story, choices, consequences

With Age of Heroes, narrative content returns in a big way. Funcom introduced a series of epic quests centered on rebuilding and defending Hyboria.

Players can explore ancient ruins, recover relics of lost kingdoms, and uncover the secrets of ages past. Some quests tie back to the events of Age of Sorcery and Age of War, weaving stories together and showing how magic, war, and humanity are inseparable.

Many of these tasks aren’t just stand-alone adventures but large-scale campaigns with cutscenes, dialogue, and choices that influence the outcome. Conan Exiles increasingly evolves from an open-world survival game into a narrative epic where every action has consequences.

Building in Age of Heroes: Monuments of renown and hero statues

As with every great Age, Age of Heroes brings a new architectural theme. This time, heroic monumental architecture takes center stage. Players can construct temples, monuments, statues, and triumphal arches that make their achievements visible.

The new building set combines materials from previous Ages—bright marble, dark basalt, and gilded ornaments. It feels like an architectural legacy of Conan Exiles’ entire history.

A special feature is hero statues. They can be shaped from your own characters or defeated foes. This allows you to create entire Halls of Renown where the past remains alive.

Decorations follow the same style: banners, trophies, chandeliers, and relics symbolize pride and remembrance. Funcom strikes a balance between aesthetics and symbolism—every object tells a story.

Legendary weapons & relics: Rune magic and crafting

Age of Heroes introduces a new generation of weapons and artifacts. These legendary items aren’t just stronger—they come with their own lore. Each weapon has a story, a former owner, or a link to past Ages.

There are blades forged from the remnants of demonic energy left by the Age of Sorcery, or spears once wielded in the wars of the Age of War. Players can obtain them through special quests or in dangerous dungeons.

Funcom also introduced a system that lets you enhance weapons through rune magic and crafting. The boundaries between technology, magic, and myth blur—true to the heroes who draw strength from everything the world offers.

Followers and companions: Loyalty, skills, and influence

Another core component of the update is the expanded companion systems. Players can now build a roster of companions—warriors, artisans, scholars, or animals. Every companion has unique abilities, a backstory, and loyalty tiers.

These companions aren’t mere tools—they’re part of the narrative. They comment on decisions, grow over time, and can even influence the outcome of missions at key moments.

The system adds an emotional layer that Conan Exiles has rarely seen. When a loyal companion falls in battle, it isn’t just the loss of a resource—it’s a personal moment reminiscent of classic adventure tales.

World events and heroic trials: Challenges for clans and solo players

Age of Heroes expands the concept of world events with heroic trials. These special challenges appear regularly and target solo players and clans alike.

One example is the “Trial of the Storm”, where players must repel a coastal invasion. Another, “The Path of the Titans”, leads into the depths of ancient ruins where age-old guardians awaken.

These events aren’t just fights—they’re set pieces. They tell stories in which players make choices and influence the course of the battle. Success brings not only rewards but also renown that makes your character’s name known across the world.

The game becomes an ongoing myth, where new legends are written every week.

Rebuilding and community: Restoring settlements and morale

While the Age of War focused on destruction and conflict, the Age of Heroes is about rebuilding. New mechanics let players restore razed villages or ruins and transform them into living settlements.

These places can become trade hubs or strongholds. They grow with player involvement and reflect your choices. Those who act peacefully create refuge and prosperity—those who rule with an iron fist inspire fear and obedience.

The system links building and morale, giving the world tangible consequences. It shows that heroes aren’t just warriors—they are shapers.

Soundtrack and atmosphere: Epic music and visual design

The soundtrack of Age of Heroes is one of the most emotional in Conan Exiles’ history. Where earlier chapters sounded dark and martial, this one features epic melodies, choral passages, and heroic motifs.

The visual design follows suit. The sun sits higher, the sky is clearer, and many regions appear more fertile. The game adopts a new color palette—as if the world itself were exhaling after years of darkness and war.

This shift is not just aesthetic but symbolic: Age of Heroes is the age of hope, in which Hyboria finds a new balance.

Conclusion on Age of Heroes: The heroes’ legacy in Conan Exiles

Age of Heroes is more than an update—it’s the emotional culmination of a long evolution. It balances the dark magic of the Age of Sorcery and the brutal might of the Age of War into a harmony of power, responsibility, and humanity.

With this chapter, Funcom shows that Conan Exiles isn’t a static survival game but an evolving universe. The heroes who rise now are the result of the choices players have made over the years.

If you want to shape the world, forge peace, or write new myths, Age of Heroes gives you the stage. And on your own Conan Exiles server from 4Netplayers, that vision comes to life. Here, players can build kingdoms, forge alliances, and create stories that become legends in Hyboria itself.

Because in this age, it’s no longer about how much blood was spilled—it’s about who dares to be a hero in spite of it all.

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