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 major Ages in Conan Exiles 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 the spotlight on the heroes themselves—those warriors, leaders, and adventurers who become legends in the world of Hyboria.

Age of Heroes is a testament to humanity amid a world of chaos, ambition, and darkness. It introduces new mechanics centered on renown, honor, and leadership, building an emotional bridge between past struggles and the hope for a better future. The Age of Heroes is less an era of conquest than one of renewal.

With this update, Funcom aims to give 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 defeat monsters, liberate settlements, lead clans, or construct great works. This renown can grow and branch in different directions.

There are three core paths: the Warrior, the Builder, and the Sage. Each path offers unique rewards, passive abilities, and narrative developments. The Warrior earns renown through victories in battle, the Builder through creation and protection, and the Sage 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 who accompany them on their adventures. These companions learn, grow, and develop loyalty—another step toward an immersive, character-driven world.

Conan Exiles factions: Allies, alliances, and loyalty

Age of Heroes expands Hyboria’s political landscape. New factions enter the stage, each with its own style, goals, and values. Instead of pure hostility, a complex web of alliances, rivalries, and loyalties now defines the world.

Players can negotiate with factions, take on quests, or fight 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 hasn’t seen before. The world reacts to your choices, and relationships between clans and factions become strategic tools.

Age of Heroes thus creates a dynamic world order where power is won not only with the sword, but also with words and loyalty.

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

With Age of Heroes, large-scale narrative content returns. Funcom has introduced a series of epic quests centered on rebuilding and defending Hyboria.

Players can explore ancient ruins, recover relics of old kingdoms, and uncover the secrets of past ages. Some quests revisit events from the Age of Sorcery and the Age of War, intertwining the stories and showing how magic, war, and humanity are inseparable.

Many of these tasks are not just stand-alone adventures, but sweeping campaigns with cutscenes, dialogue, and choices that influence the outcome. Conan Exiles increasingly evolves from an open 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 showcase their accomplishments.

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

A standout feature is the hero statues. They can be sculpted from your own characters or from defeated foes. Entire halls of renown emerge, where the past remains alive.

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

Legendary weapons and relics: Runic magic and crafting

Age of Heroes brings a new generation of weapons and artifacts. These legendary items are not only more powerful, but also come with their own lore. Every weapon has a history, a former owner, or a tie to past Ages.

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

Funcom has also introduced a system that lets you customize weapons through runic magic and craftsmanship. The lines between technology, magic, and myth blur—in the spirit of heroes who draw strength from everything the world offers.

Followers and companions: Loyalty, abilities, and influence

Another core pillar of the update is the expanded companion systems. Players can now build a party of companions—warriors, craftsmen, scholars, or animals. Each has unique abilities, a backstory, and loyalty levels.

These companions are not mere tools, but part of the narrative. They comment on your decisions, grow over time, and can even sway the outcome of missions at key moments.

The system adds an emotional layer Conan Exiles has rarely seen. When a loyal companion falls in battle, it’s not just a loss of resources—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 are designed for solo players and clans alike.

One example is the “Trial of the Storm,” where players must stop a coastal invasion. Another, “Path of the Titans,” leads into the depths of ancient ruins where primordial guardians awaken.

These events are not just fights, but set pieces. They tell stories in which players make choices and influence the course of battle. Success brings not only rewards, but also renown that makes your name known across the land.

The game becomes a continuing myth in which new legends are written every week.

Rebuilding and community: Restore settlements and morale

Where the Age of War focused on destruction and conflict, the Age of Heroes is about rebuilding. New mechanics let players restore ruined villages or shattered sites and turn them into living settlements.

These places can become trade hubs or bastions of safety. They grow with player involvement and reflect your choices. Act peacefully to create refuge and prosperity—or rule with an iron fist to inspire fear and obedience.

The system links construction and morale, giving the world tangible consequences. It shows that heroes are not only warriors, but also builders.

Soundtrack and atmosphere: Epic music and visual design

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

The visuals follow suit. The sun stands higher, the sky is clearer, and many regions feel more fertile again. The game adopts a new color palette—as if the world itself were breathing out after years of darkness and war.

This shift is not only aesthetic, but symbolic: the Age of Heroes is an era 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 apex of a long evolution. It unites the grim magic of the Age of Sorcery and the brutal might of the Age of War into a balance of power, responsibility, and humanity.

With this chapter, Funcom shows that Conan Exiles is not a static survival game, but a living, evolving universe. The heroes emerging now are the result of choices players have made over the years.

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

Because in this Age, it’s no longer about how much blood has been spilled—it’s about who dares to be a hero despite it all.

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