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Table of Contents
I. Update History
II. Legal Notice/Disclaimer
III. Introduction
IV. Characters
A. Xiahou Dun
1. Equipment
2. Parameters
B. Dian Wei
1. Equipment
2. Parameters
C. Sima Yi
1. Equipment
2. Parameters
D. Zhang Liao
1. Equipment
2. Parameters
E. Cao Cao
1. Equipment
2. Parameters
F. Xu Zhu
1. Equipment
2. Parameters
G. Xiahou Yuan
1. Equipment
2. Parameters
H. Xu Huang
1. Equipment
2. Parameters
I. Zhang He
1. Equipment
2. Parameters
J. Cao Ren
1. Equipment
2. Parameters
K. Cao Pi
1. Equipment
2. Parameters
L. Zhen Ji
1. Equipment
2. Parameters
V. Battle Walkthroughs
A. Chapter 1
1. Requests
a. Bandit Trap
b. Officer Pursuit
c. Lost Belongings
d. Surprise Attack
2. Battle Quests
a. Yellow Turban Menace
b. Yellow Turban Fortress
c. Yellow Turban Rebellion
B. Chapter 2
1. Requests
a. Liberation
b. Turbans' Remnants
c. To the Rescue
d. Ambush
2. Battle Quests
a. Battle of Si Shui Gate
b. Battle of Hu Lao Gate
c. Battle of Luo Yang
d. Battle of Mei Castle
C. Chapter 3
1. Requests
a. Breaking Through
b. On the Hunt
c. Rations Defense
d. Swift Tactics
2. Battle Quests
a. Pursuit of Lu Bu
b. Battle of Chen Liu
c. Battle of Xia Pi
d. Battle of Bai Men Tower
D. Chapter 4
1. Requests
a. Captivity
b. Age of Chaos
c. Military Funds
d. Two Front Defense
e. Guan Yu's Escape
f. Cao Cao's Siege
2. Battle Quests
a. Escape from Wan Castle
b. Battle of Guan Du
c. Battle of Bo Wan Po
d. Battle of Chang Ban
e. Battle of Chi Bi
E. Chapter 5
1. Requests
a. Bandit Hideout
b. Steel and Fire
c. Path of Destiny
d. Martial Trial
e. Run The Gauntlet
f. Iron Armor
2. Battle Quests
a. Battle of Shi Ting
b. Battle of He Fei
c. Battle of Jian Ye
d. Battle of Mt. Ding Jun
e. Battle of Wu Zhang Plains
F. Chapter 6
1. Requests
a. Black Storm
b. Bewitching Land
c. Manipulation
d. Zenith Tower
2. Battle Quests
a. Sealing Death Phoenix
b. Sealing Death Tiger
c. Sealing Death Dragon
d. From the Depths
G. Special Battles
1. Legends
a. Duel! Xiahou Dun
b. Duel! Dian Wei
c. Duel! Sima Yi
d. Duel! Zhang Liao
e. Duel! Cao Cao
f. Duel! Xu Zhu
g. Duel! Xiahou Yuan
h. Duel! Xu Huang
i. Duel! Zhang He
j. Duel! Cao Ren
k. Duel! Cao Pi
l. Duel! Zhen Ji
m. Duel! Diao Chan
n. Duel! Lu Bu
o. Duel! Dong Zhuo
p. Duel! Yuan Shao
q. Duel! Zhang Jiao
2. OROCHI 2
a. Orochi's Ambition
b. Orochi X Resurrection
c. Kiyomori Taira's Fury
d. Da Ji's Schemes
VIII. Officer Card List
IX. Questions & Answers
X. Special Thanks
XI. Contacting Me
To skip to a specific section, press Ctrl + F, type in a section name, and
press Enter.
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I. Update History
v0.30 - Completed walkthroughs for Chapters 1 and 2 and all of the special bat-
tles I've fought to date. Will add more upon making further progress.
v0.80 - Corrected some errors, made some minor formatting changes, and added
more information to the Characters and Battle Walkthroughs sections. Will add
more upon making further progress.
v1.00 - Completed Battle Walkthroughs section for Chapters 1-6, made formatting
changes, and added Officer Card List section and an additional question to the
Questions & Answers section.
v1.01 - Edited the strategy for Path of Destiny, expanded the Officer Card List
section, and made minor changes to several sections.
v1.02 - Expanded the Officer Card list section and made minor changes to many
other sections.
v1.03 - Added all but one of the cards to the Officer Card list section, and
made a few corrections and minor changes.
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II. Legal Notice/Disclaimer
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This FAQ may contain spoilers. Continue reading at your own risk.
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Got that? Good. Now, let's move on to the fun stuff...
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III. Foreword
Hello, and welcome to my Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce walkthrough for the
Kingdom of Wei! I'm a longtime fan of the Dynasty Warriors series, and decided
to buy this game despite feeling a little let down by DW6. I needed a new PSP
game to play, and I'd heard that DW: Strikeforce made some refreshing changes
to the series.
I can be perfectly honest with you, my dear readers, when I say that I have not
been disappointed by the vast majority of the changes. While the fundamental
battle mechanics are the same, there are more RPG elements in DW: Strikeforce
than have been in previous DW games. Any character can wield any weapon, and
you can bring up to two weapons into battle. You can customize your weapons
with Orbs and your character with Chi, which allows for a tremendous variety of
builds and strategies. Your characters earn experience and materials by taking
part in battles, thus growing stronger and becoming able to craft weapons that
will fell mightier foes. In battle, you can enter Fury Mode to transform into
your fearsome alter ego, who has improved attacks and can perform a powerful
musou attack. You can even upgrade the shops that you visit, improving their
selection and capabilities by collecting cards from allied officers in town.
With all of these new abilities at your disposal, you'll be facing foes who are
mightier than ever. In addition to enemy officers who have all the same powers
and abilities that you do, you'll be confronted with defensive emplacements,
war machines, and mythical beasts that will require all of your strength and
cunning to defeat. The road to a unified China will be long and hard, but with
skills and good strategies, you can follow it to its conclusion...and if any of
the battles you have to fight along the way are frustratingly difficult, I hope
you find the information you need to triumph in this FAQ.
In conclusion, I'll share a few general tips, some of which I'll repeat several
times throughout the FAQ. Remember them and utilize them, and they should make
your quest to unite the lands under one ruler quite a bit easier.
* Search the town square for children, pandas, or new officers after finishing
each battle. Children will give you free items, pandas will give you materials
in exchange for items, and officers will give you cards that allow you to up-
grade the town's shops.
* Try different combinations of officer cards to reap maximum benefit. Using a
combination of cards that share an attribute, ability, or affiliation will give
you bonuses beyond those listed on the cards.
* Buy and equip the Spring and/or Jump Chi as soon as they become available,
and upgrade them as you proceed. They'll allow you clear battles more quickly,
fight more effectively in the air, and reach some areas that would otherwise be
inaccessible to you.
* Upgrade your weapons whenever you have the gold and materials to do so. The
bonuses from good equipment can make the difference between victory and defeat.
* Always carry a bow with you. It's indispensable against flying enemies and
the most effective weapon to use against staff wielders.
* Equip a Wood Orb on at least one of your weapons. They cause poison damage,
which will make a huge difference in fights with powerful officers.
* Before engaging an enemy officer, it's usually a good idea to clear the sur-
rounding area of archers, sorcerers, and war machines. It'll be much easier to
take the officer down when you don't have people pelting you with projectiles.
* When fighting officers, hold down the L button to stay locked on to them.
This will allow you to block most frontal attacks and keep track of their po-
sitions more easily.
* Enter Fury Mode whenever you need to break out of a combo. Use your musou to
clear crowds or finish off weakened officers.
* If you're playing solo, don't be ashamed to replay earlier battles for extra
experience and materials. You can fight each battle as many times as you like,
and the game can be very difficult if you don't have other players to help you.
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IV. Characters
The following is a list of all the playable characters in Wei along with their
initial weapons, Chi, and parameters. Weapon experience and abilities both in-
crease as you complete battles, maxing out at 1000 and 500 respectively. Higher
weapon experience will allow you to equip stronger weapons, so it pays to focus
on using one or two kinds of weapons exclusively.
When you first choose a character from your kingdom, no other characters will
be available for use. You'll unlock new characters from your kingdom every time
you complete a chapter, giving you a full roster by the end of Chapter 4. When
you're in town, you can change characters by visiting the Shrine.
A. Xiahou Dun
1. Equipment
Main Weapon: Rock Crusher
Sub Weapon: Machete
Chi: Control
2. Parameters
Experience
Sword 240
Spear 150
Pike 200
Staff 280
Bow 240
Tech 100
Ability
Life 100
Fury 100
Atk 120
Def 140
Mov 90
Res 80
B. Dian Wei
1. Equipment
Main Weapon: Violent Soul Star
Sub Weapon: Iron Pike
Chi: Last Stand
2. Parameters
Experience
Sword 240
Spear 200
Pike 240
Staff 280
Bow 100
Tech 150
Ability
Life 110
Fury 90
Atk 130
Def 150
Mov 80
Res 110
C. Sima Yi
1. Equipment
Main Weapon: Eradication Claws
Sub Weapon: Bronze Sword
Chi: Float
2. Parameters
Experience
Sword 240
Spear 200
Pike 200
Staff 100
Bow 200
Tech 280
Ability
Life 90
Fury 110
Atk 90
Def 130
Mov 110
Res 120
D. Zhang Liao
Main Weapon: Twin Vipers
Sub Weapon: Iron Spear
Chi: Charge
2. Parameters
Experience
Sword 200
Spear 240
Pike 280
Staff 240
Bow 150
Tech 100
Ability
Life 100
Fury 100
Atk 100
Def 130
Mov 100
Res 100
E. Cao Cao
1. Equipment
Main Weapon: Sword of Heaven
Sub Weapon: Military Fan
Chi: Channel
2. Parameters
Experience
Sword 280
Spear 200
Pike 150
Staff 100
Bow 200
Tech 240
Ability
Life 110
Fury 110
Atk 110
Def 140
Mov 90
Res 90
F. Xu Zhu
1. Equipment
Main Weapon: Bone Crusher
Sub Weapon: Iron Spear
Chi: Readiness
2. Parameters
Experience
Sword 200
Spear 240
Pike 200
Staff 280
Bow 150
Tech 150
Ability
Life 120
Fury 90
Atk 130
Def 140
Mov 80
Res 100
G. Xiahou Yuan
1. Equipment
Main Weapon: Swallow Bow
Sub Weapon: Stone Cudgel
Chi: Rush
2. Parameters
Experience
Sword 200
Spear 200
Pike 240
Staff 240
Bow 280
Tech 100
Ability
Life 100
Fury 100
Atk 90
Def 130
Mov 110
Res 90
H. Xu Huang
1. Equipment
Main Weapon: Destroyer
Sub Weapon: Iron Spear
Chi: Swift Rush
2. Parameters
Experience
Sword 150
Spear 240
Pike 280
Staff 200
Bow 150
Tech 200
Ability
Life 90
Fury 100
Atk 110
Def 140
Mov 100
Res 120
I. Zhang He
1. Equipment
Main Weapon: Phoenix Talons
Sub Weapon: Wooden Cane
Chi: Spring
2. Parameters
Experience
Sword 280
Spear 240
Pike 200
Staff 150
Bow 150
Tech 200
Ability
Life 90
Fury 110
Atk 110
Def 120
Mov 120
Res 80
J. Cao Ren
1. Equipment
Main Weapon: Phoenix Wing
Sub Weapon: Horn Bow
Chi: Channel
2. Parameters
Experience
Sword 100
Spear 200
Pike 280
Staff 240
Bow 200
Tech 150
Ability
Life 120
Fury 90
Atk 110
Def 150
Mov 80
Res 100
K. Cao Pi
1. Equipment
Main Weapon: Heaven's Blade
Sub Weapon: Wooden Cane
Chi: Control
2. Parameters
Experience
Sword 280
Spear 200
Pike 200
Staff 100
Bow 240
Tech 240
Ability
Life 100
Fury 100
Atk 90
Def 140
Mov 110
Res 90
L. Zhen Ji
1. Equipment
Main Weapon: Allure
Sub Weapon: Horn Bow
Chi: Vitality
2. Parameters
Experience
Sword 240
Spear 150
Pike 100
Staff 280
Bow 240
Tech 200
Ability
Life 90
Fury 90
Atk 100
Def 120
Mov 110
Res 110
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V. Battle Walkthroughs
This section contains strategies and walkthroughs for all of the battles in
which the Kingdom of Wei participates. All entries will follow the format
depicted in the table below.
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* Difficulty: The battle's difficulty. Time: The time limit for the battle. *
* Enemy: The enemy force's name. Reward: The rewards for winning. *
* Commander: The enemy commander. Victory: The conditions for victory. *
* Battlefield: The site of the battle. Defeat: The conditions for defeat. *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Bonus: The bonus objectives for the battle. The rewards for fulfilling the *
* objectives are listed in parentheses. *
* Unlocks: The names of the battles that become available after clearing this *
* battle. *
* Map: A basic map of the battlefield. An "S" represents the starting loca- *
* tion, and an "o" indicates a place where the path changes direction. *
* The numbers refer to the areas mentioned in the walkthrough for the *
* battle. *
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A. Chapter 1
This chapter tells the story of the Yellow Turbans' rise to prominence and
their conflict with the Han.
1. Requests
a. Bandit Trap
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* Difficulty: 1/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Bandits Reward: Old charm + 100 G *
* Commander: Bandit Chief Victory: Defeat Commander *
* Battlefield: Northern Plains Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Open gate within 3 minutes (Black coal + 50 G) *
* Unlocks: Officer Pursuit *
* Map: 4 *
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* 3 *
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* 1-2 *
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Don't think of this as a battle so much as a training session. Aside from the
Rapid Ballistae in Areas 2 and 4, the only regular enemies in this battle are
dagger-wielding bandits. They attack en masse and often drop meatbuns when de-
feated, so you can farm them for experience or low-grade materials with next to
no risk.
The gate is in Area 3, and it will open when you defeat all of the peons there.
They won't respawn once defeated, so it may be worthwhile to grab the materials
from the crates in Areas 1 and 2 before engaging the Bandit Chief in Area 4. He
uses a cudgel, but he'll quickly fall to relentless Fury Mode attacks.
b. Officer Pursuit
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* Difficulty: 1/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Lu Bu Reward: Sand star + 200 G *
* Commander: None Victory: Defeat all Officers *
* Battlefield: Northern Plains Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat Butterfly (Impure oil + 100 G) *
* Unlocks: Yellow Turban Menace *
* Map: 2 *
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* S-1-3 *
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* 4 *
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You have three targets in this battle: Wei Xu in Area 2, Hou Cheng in Area 3,
and Wen Chou in Area 4. You must defeat all of them to triumph. Additionally,
you'll be introduced to two new kinds of peons: bow-wielding archers and staff-
wielding sorcerers. Archers are more annoying than deadly, but sorcerers are a
royal pain in the posterior. They fly around and attack you from a distance
with blasts of magical fire, which can do some serious damage if you take too
many hits. They're vulnerable to bows, which can hit them from a distance as
they fly around, so snipe them if possible.
Wei Xu and Wen Chou are nothing special. Clear out the peons around them and go
to town. Hou Cheng requires a little more care to take down, if only because
he's hiding in a fort and protected by war machines. Batter down the gates and
smash the Ballistae before going after him.
The Butterfly can be found fluttering above a cliff in Area 3, just outside of
Hou Cheng's fort. It's a small target and easy to overlook, but its attacks are
pathetic. Use your bow if you have one.
c. Lost Belongings
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* Difficulty: 1/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Yellow Turbans Reward: Peasant book + 200 G *
* Commander: None Victory: Reach Destination *
* Battlefield: Northern Plains Defeat: Die 3 times *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Bonus: Defeat 50 enemies (Glue + 100 G) *
* Unlocks: Yellow Turban Fortress *
* Map: 5 *
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* 4 *
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* 2-1-3 *
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* S *
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Your destination is Area 5, but you have to collect the treasures from five
crates before you can reach it and finish the battle. There's one treasure in
Area 1, directly to the north of your starting position. Grab it and slaughter
peons until you've met the conditions for the bonus objective.
There are two more treasures in Area 2, one of which is in Yan Zheng's fort.
It's protected by Tiger Cannons, which fire laser beams at you if you come too
close. Yan Zheng wields a sword, and he's not hard to beat as long as you lure
him away from the cannons or destroy them before taking him on.
Areas 3 and 4 each contain one treasure and loads of peons. Grab the goods and
get going.
d. Surprise Attack
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* Difficulty: 2/10 Time: 10 minutes *
* Enemy: Yellow Turbans Reward: Flax cord + 200 G *
* Commander: Bo Zhang Victory: Defeat Bo Zhang *
* Battlefield: Central Plains Defeat: Die 3 times *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Bonus: Defeat Ma Yuanyi (Spring water + 100 G) *
* Unlocks: Yellow Turban Rebellion *
* Map: 4-5 *
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* 3-2 6-7 *
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* 1 8 *
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* S *
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Time is of the essence in this battle, so avoid unnecessary conflicts and make
your way to Area 8 as fast as you can.
Area 1 is a hilly area that introduces you to some new threats. In addition to
the too-familiar archers and Ballistae, you'll run across bamboo spears, poison
marshes, and Thunderstrikes. The first two are easy to evade with timely jumps
and dashes, but the Thunderstrikes give new meaning to the word "obnoxious."
They dart through the air erratically and zap you with lightning bolts at close
range. They're so fast that high accuracy is more valuable against them than
high damage, so use a bow if you have one. Climb the ledges and take the high
road to reach the next area.
Area 2 is full of Turrets, Ballistae, and peons. If you can jump high enough to
reach the path to Area 3, take a detour and strike down Ma Yuanyi to complete
the bonus objective. Proceed to Area 4 when you're ready, and dash through it
to avoid the sorcerers.
You'll meet your first Blade Cart in Area 5. These mighty war machines can
charge into you and impale you on their blades, or fire ball lightning at you
in close quarters. Keep it away from the Turrets near the gate, dash around it,
and attack it when it pauses or as it moves back into position after a charge.
Special air attacks work well against it. The gate will open once you're done
reducing it to scrap.
Turrets, Ballistae, Tiger Cannons, and another Blade Cart will menace you in
Area 6. Clear out some of the other war machines before turning to the Blade
Cart, which you can lure onto the nearby floating platform if you're crafty and
a little lucky. Do so, and it won't be able to use its charging attack. Evade
its ball lightning and strike back when you have an opening, and defeat it to
open the gate to Area 7.
You'll meet yet another Blade Cart here, which is backed up by Yellow Turbans.
Focus on the Blade Cart first and the troops second. Because you have so much
more room to maneuver here, this is less intense than Area 6. The gate to Area
8 opens with the destruction of the Blade Cart.
You'll get a 3-minute extension to your time limit immediately upon reaching
Area 8. Work your way through the streets towards the bow-wielding Bo Zhang,
destroying the Tiger Cannons along the wall and the four Ballistae at the top
of the stairs behind his platform. Bo Zhang is most dangerous at a distance, so
get close to him and enter Fury Mode to dispatch him easily.
2. Battle Quests
a. Yellow Turban Menace
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* Difficulty: 1/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Yellow Turbans Reward: Earth spirit + 100 G *
* Commander: Zhang Liang Victory: Defeat Zhang Liang *
* Battlefield: Wan Castle Defeat: Die 3 times *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Bonus: Defeat 50 enemies (White pearl + 50 G) *
* Unlocks: Lost Belongings *
* Map: 3 *
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* 2 *
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* 1 *
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* S *
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This is a short and straightforward battle, but the enemy officers here can be
dangerous if you get careless. The first one you'll face is Cheng Yuanzhi, who
wields a cudgel and comes out to fight after you've defeated enough peons in
Area 1. You'll meet Zhang Man Cheng in Area 2, who uses a sword. If you get
badly damaged fighting him, grab the chicken in the northwest post.
Cheng Yuanzhi comes back with a vengeance in Area 3. If you beat him once, you
can beat him again, and Zhang Liang comes out to play when you do. He fights
with a staff and goes into Fury Mode when weakened, so a bow is the best weapon
to use against him. His musou causes fire damage, so take pains to avoid it and
keep up the pressure until he falls.
b. Yellow Turban Fortress
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* Difficulty: 1/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Yellow Turbans Reward: Obsidian + 200 G *
* Commander: Zhang Bao Victory: Defeat Zhang Bao *
* Battlefield: Luo Yang Defeat: Die 3 times *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Bonus: Completely destroy the armed base (Gold dust + 100 G) *
* Unlocks: Surprise Attack *
* Map: 4 *
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* 3 *
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* 2 *
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* 1 *
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* S *
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This battle is a little easier than the Yellow Turban Menace, but it presents
its own variety of challenges.
Area 1 is full of Ballistae and geysers that lift stone slabs into the air. Use
the slabs as stepping stones while dodging the shots of the Ballistae.
You'll fight Pei Yuan Shao, a swordsman in Area 2. Beware the Ballistae and de-
feat him to open the gate.
There's a Mighty Tower in Area 3, along with Turrets and a sorcerer-heavy as-
sortment of peons. Defeat all of the troops to open the gate; you can save the
weapons for last.
Area 4 throws you into a battle with the pikeman Ma Yuanyi and some sorcerers.
Defeat them to open the gate to Zhang Bao's inner sanctum, and scour all the
Tiger Cannons from the walls to complete the bonus objective before going after
him. Like his brother, he wields a staff, and he enters Fury Mode and summons
Pei Yuan Shao upon losing half his life. Defeat Pei Yuan Shao first, then fin-
ish off the commander.
c. Yellow Turban Rebellion
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Difficulty: 2/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Yellow Turbans Reward: Bamboo + 400 G *
* Commander: Zhang Jiao Victory: Defeat Zhang Jiao *
* Battlefield: Guang Zong Defeat: Die 3 times *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Bonus: Defeat Zhang Liang + Zhang Bao (Hawk statue + 200 G) *
* Completely destroy Yellow Thunder (Sunstone + 200 G) *
* Unlocks: Liberation, Turbans' Remnants, To the Rescue, Ambush, Orochi's *
* Ambition *
* Map: 3 *
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* 2 *
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This is a short battle, but it has an extremely deadly finale. Conserve your
life and keep your guard up. If you don't normally use a bow, bring one into
this battle. You'll learn why soon enough.
You're faced with sorcerers, Tiger Cannons, and Ballistae in Area 1. Use the
platforms to ascend and avoid or dispatch any enemies between you and the exit.
Cheng Yuanzhi makes his last stand in Area 2. Either destroy the Tiger Cannon
and Ballistae by the gate, or lure him away from them before engaging him. The
gate will open once he dies.
Area 3 pits you up against Zhang Jiao and both of his brothers. They're backed
up by two Light Cannons and Yellow Thunder, a gargantuan siege weapon made up
of three towers that fire lasers at you. I wasn't aware that the Chinese used
such weapons in the 2nd century, but it's your job to dismantle it. Start by
taking care of the Light Cannons and two of the Zhang brothers, but leave the
third one alone for now. You'll want as few distractions as possible while you
tear Yellow Thunder apart.
Look at the bottom segments of the three towers. You should see what look like
ornate bands wrapped around them. Attack these until they fall apart, then look
skyward. There are two more sets of bands on each pillar, and all of them must
be destroyed to shut Yellow Thunder down. Unfortunately, the last six are out
of your reach, so you'll have to get a boost. If you step on the yellow plat-
forms, they'll float all the way to the tops of the towers, so ride them up to
the desired height and shred the bands with arrows. If you can jump and dash
far enough to reach them, midair melee attacks work even better.
Once all nine bands have been destroyed and Yellow Thunder disabled, you will
have completed the second bonus objective. Defeat the last Zhang brother, but
don't start celebrating yet. All three brothers will return in Fury Mode, and
they'll fly around at high speed and pelt you with fireballs. Stay airborne as
much as possible and keep moving and counterattacking with arrows. Do a midair
recovery if they knock you down, or they'll sap your life with fireballs as you
lie helpless on the ground. For being followers of the Way of Peace, they cer-
tainly aren't very merciful. Defeat Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang to complete the
first bonus objective, and save Zhang Jiao for last. Enter Fury Mode to break
their combos or give yourself a breather if you get surrounded.
Once Zhang Jiao falls, it's on to Chapter 2!
B. Chapter 2
This chapter tells the story of the tyrant Dong Zhuo's reign of terror and the
Allied Forces' campaign to overthrow him.
1. Requests
a. Liberation
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* Difficulty: 2/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Dong Zhuo Reward: Cotton cloth + 300 G *
* Commander: Niu Fu Victory: Defeat Niu Fu *
* Battlefield: He Nei Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat all bandits (Moonstone + 150 G) *
* Unlocks: Battle of Si Shui Gate *
* Map: 5 *
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The map for this battle resembles the one for Bandit Trap, and it's only mar-
ginally longer and harder. You should have no problems clearing it in a hurry.
Defeat all of the peons in Area 1 to open the gate to Area 2, where Ballistae
and archers will fire upon you from a distance. Climb the ledges to reach your
destination.
Area 3 is full of Bandits and a Bandit Chief. There are two Ballistae and two
Tiger Cannons in the fort, as well. Neither the Bandits nor their chief should
be at all scary, so defeat them all to complete the bonus objective. Grab the
ointment from the pot in the southwest corner if you need life or Fury.
Area 4 is full of rocky plateaus. There are Tiger Cannons down below, Ballistae
above, and peons scattered all over the place. Take whichever path you feel is
safer and defeat the Guard by the gate to open it.
In Area 5, you'll meet the pike-wielding Niu Fu, who brings melee peons and ar-
chers into battle as backup. There are no surprises here, so enter Fury Mode
and go to work.
b. Turbans' Remnants
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* Difficulty: 2/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Yellow Turbans Reward: Bamboo + 300 G *
* Commander: None Victory: Capture all Bases *
* Battlefield: Northern Plains Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat Butterfly (Amber + 150 G) *
* Unlocks: Duel! Zhang Jiao *
* Map: 3-4 *
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Each of the bases in this battle holds two Ballistae, a sorcerer, and a number
of assorted peons. You can capture a base by defeating the sorcerer within, and
you must capture all four bases to win. Things only get harder from here, so
enjoy this simple battle while it lasts.
The base in Area 1 is a warm-up exercise. Slay the sorcerer, and the base is
all yours. Mop up the peons as desired.
The bases in Areas 2 and 4 house two archer Guards each. Wipe them out before
going after the sorcerers.
Area 3 is by far the most interesting. There are two sword-wielding Guards in
the base, who should be dispatched to make your job easier. The Butterfly is on
the western cliff, and the red crate in the north contains the Legend of Zhang
Jiao, which unlocks a special battle. Make sure you don't miss either one.
The battle ends as soon as you capture the last base.
c. To the Rescue
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* Difficulty: 3/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Dong Zhuo Reward: Beast spirit + 400 G *
* Commander: Hu Zhen Victory: Defeat Dong Zhuo's forces *
* Battlefield: Northern Plains Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat 10 enemies unharmed (White coal + 200 G) *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 1 *
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This battle is as straightforward as they come. The battlefield is a large open
area with two Ballistae in towers and some Turrets mounted on the cliff face in
the northeast. You can ignore or demolish these as you see fit, but you'll have
to defeat all of the other enemies that appear in order to proceed.
The enemies come at you in three waves. The 1st wave consists of ten peons,
nine of whom will make a beeline for you as soon as they appear. This is your
only chance to complete the bonus objective, so fight defensively and don't let
yourself get surrounded. The last peon is an archer, and he likes to hang back
by the cliff and shoot you as you approach. Dash or run towards him in a zigzag
pattern to avoid letting him get an easy shot.
The 2nd wave consists of four Spinning Blades, which spawn by the cliff. Don't
be fooled by their leisurely drifting; they'll slice you into ribbons if you
get too close. It's very difficult to take these things out in close combat
without taking some damage yourself. The bow is a safer but more time-consuming
alternative, so use it if you want to conserve your life.
The 3rd wave consists of Fan Chou, Hu Zhen, and a number of peons, including
two sorcerers. The officers can rapidly deplete your life if they team up on
you, so try to take them out one at a time to shift the balance in your favor.
Once you've taken care of both of them, mop up the remaining peons to seize
victory.
d. Ambush
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* Difficulty: 3/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Dong Zhuo Reward: Spiritstone (s) + 400 G *
* Commander: Xu Rong Victory: Defeat Xu Rong *
* Battlefield: Chang An Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Foil ambush on first attempt (Spiritwater + 200 G) *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 4 *
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This is an interesting battle that can completed quickly as long as you pay at-
tention. Xu Rong is hiding in one of three areas, and the clue you get when you
defeat the Messenger in Area 1 will tell you which area to search.
"Something awaits you where the sun rises..." means that Xu Rong is in Area 2.
"Something awaits you where the sun sets..." means that Xu Rong is in Area 3.
"Something awaits you in a faraway place..." means that Xu Rong is in Area 4.
Each area presents unique challenges. Area 2 is filled with Turrets and re-
spawning Ballistae, Area 3 with peons and geysers that raise stone slabs into
the air, and Area 4 with peons and Ballistae. Look for the crate in the appro-
priate area and break it open to find Xu Rong. He appears in Fury Mode and at-
tacks you relentlessly, so you'll have to strike hard and fast to beat him.
2. Battle Quests
a. Battle of Si Shui Gate
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* Difficulty: 2/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Dong Zhuo Reward: Malachite + 300 G *
* Commander: Hua Xiong Victory: Breach Si Shui Gate *
* Battlefield: Si Shui Gate Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat Hua Xiong in 7 minutes (Leather + 150 G) *
* Foil Li Ru's strategy (Energy charm + 150 G) *
* Unlocks: Battle of Hu Lao Gate *
* Map: 7-6-8 *
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This is a slightly longer battle that has a few surprises to offer. It's very
difficult to complete both of the bonus objectives in one go, so choose the one
that's easier for you and cheer if you can accomplish the other one as well.
You'll encounter the sword-wielding Li Jue in Area 1, who must be defeated be-
fore you can progress. He's supported by muscle-bound Catapult Troops, who hurl
rocks at you from a distance. They sometimes drop meatbuns when defeated, so
use them to replenish your health before moving on.
There's not much of note in Area 2 except some peons. You can either go west to
reach Area 3, which has Blade Carts by the entrance and exit and falling rocks
for you to dodge; or east to reach Area 4, which is filled with Rapid Ballistae
and sorcerers. Both paths converge in Area 5, so take whichever one sounds more
fun.
Li Jue returns in Area 5, backed up by a pike-wielding Guo Si and a Blade Cart.
Defeat the lot of them and move on to Area 6, where Li Ru will spring his trap.
Poisonous fog will fill the area, and it will slowly sap your life as Hua Xiong
tries to brain you with his cudgel. If you're running low on life or aiming to
complete the second bonus objective, you'll need to disperse the fog by smash-
ing the Poison Pots in Areas 7 and 8. The one in Area 8 is protected by a pair
of Blade Carts, so be careful as you search for it.
Hua Xiong and a staff-wielding Li Ru will attack you together when you return
to Area 6. They'll both enter Fury Mode when weakened, so defeat them with all
possible haste.
b. Battle of Hu Lao Gate
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* Difficulty: 3/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Dong Zhuo Reward: White charm + 500 G *
* Commander: Lu Bu Victory: Breach Hu Lao Gate *
* Battlefield: Hu Lao Gate Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat Lu Bu (Lifestone + 250 G) *
* Unlocks: Battle of Luo Yang, Duel! Diao Chan *
* Map: 4 *
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The learning curve becomes noticeably steeper here, especially at the end. If
you don't have other players to help you and you haven't spent a great deal of
time leveling up your character of choice, you may want to stock up on Meatbuns
or Meatbuns+ before braving this battle.
Area 1 sees you in a ravine filled with Tigers, Turrets, and melee peons. The
Tigers pose a unique challenge; they attack quickly, they're excellent jumpers,
and they're unkillable. They can't block attacks, however, and they flee when
critically wounded. If you have the Spring + Chi equipped, you can leap out of
the ravine and take the high road to the next area. None of the enemies will be
able to reach you up there, and you can find some nice materials in the crates.
Area 2 pits you up against a Blade Cart and lots of archers, and a bow-wielding
Gao Shun once the Blade Cart is destroyed. Stay far away from the Tiger Cannons
and defeat him to open the gate. A meatbun can be found in the pot up north.
Area 3 harbors Tigers, Rapid Ballistae, and a Blade Cart. The Legend of Diao
Chan can also be found in a red crate near the central part of this area. The
Tigers here can leap between the levels to chase you, so be on guard.
Area 4 is where the real action is. The massive stone tiger Bi Xie protects Hu
Lao Gate, and Lu Bu protects Bi Xie. Zhang Liao and a Tiger Cage await you in
the western valley, and Diao Chan and three more Tiger Cages guard the eastern
cliff. In addition, there are war machines all over the place, and the only
ones that don't respawn when destroyed are the Ballistae in the towers.
The odds are intimidating, but not insurmountable. Start by closing the three
Tiger Cages in the east to stop them from churning out Tigers, then attack Diao
Chan. She's not aggressive initially, but she'll enter Fury Mode upon losing
half her life and become much more unpredictable. Finish her quickly, and try
to keep her out of the valley, or Zhang Liao will run over to reinforce her. He
also enters Fury Mode when he hits half life, so take care when fighting him.
With Diao Chan and Zhang Liao out of the picture, you'll be free to focus on Lu
Bu and Bi Xie. Veterans of the earlier Dynasty Warriors games have a healthy
fear of Lu Bu, but your only real choice here is to fight him. He'll launch a
violent offensive if you get close enough to Bi Xie, but he'll usually fall
back after a couple of combos. Draw him out, wait for him to close in on you,
and attack him whenever you have an opening. Stay off to the side of Bi Xie as
you fight him to avoid the stone tiger's attacks. Like his two subordinates, Lu
Bu will enter Fury Mode after taking severe damage, so do anything necessary to
finish him before he goes to town on you.
Bi Xie itself has four different attacks. It can stomp the ground, shoot energy
waves, breathe fire, or gather electricity above its head and discharge it as
bolts of lightning. It'll put you in a world of hurt if you charge it and slash
or bash wildly, but you have a couple of less suicidal options.
The safer option is to stand in one of the towers or off to Bi Xie's side and
pepper it with arrows. If you're in a tower, it can only hit you with its fire
breath, which you can avoid with a well-timed jump. None of its attacks will be
able to hit you if you stand far enough off to its side, but you'll be within
range of the Turrets by keeping this distance. This method works well if you're
determined to avoid fighting Lu Bu, but since Bi Xie is resistant to bow at-
tacks and seems to be immune to damage from poison, it also takes a long time.
The faster option is also riskier. You'll need to defeat Lu Bu before you at-
tempt it, because it's way too hard to fend off his attacks and whittle Bi Xie
down at the same time. Once he's been dealt with, jump on top of the guardian's
head and hit it repeatedly with strong melee attacks. You'll be out of range of
all of its attacks except the lightning bolts, and those are nigh impossible to
dodge at point-blank range anyway. You may die once if you're low on life, but
you'll do damage much more quickly than you can by standing back and firing a
constant stream of arrows.
Once Bi Xie's life is depleted, victory is yours. Pat yourself on the back and
prepare to liberate Luo Yang!
c. Battle of Luo Yang
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* Difficulty: 3/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Dong Zhuo Reward: Fireruby + 500 G *
* Commander: Dong Zhuo Victory: Defeat Dong Zhuo *
* Battlefield: Luo Yang Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Victory within 5 minutes (Feather + 250 G) *
* Defeat all Strategists (Black pearl + 250 G) *
* Unlocks: Battle of Mei Castle *
* Map: 4 6 *
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Just as you arrive in the capital, Dong Zhuo sets fire to it! It's up to you to
quench the flames and punish him for his execrable behavior. The fires go out
when the Strategist in each area dies, so finding them and cutting them down
should be your highest priority. They won't attack you, but they will try to
flee from you and can be annoying to catch if you're trying to simultaneously
avoid enemies and the leaping flames.
Dong Zhuo will appear when you enter Area 1 and harass you for a little while
before leaving his troops to do his dirty work. The Strategist is in the north.
The Juggernaut makes its debut in Area 2. These rolling tanks move and turn
slowly, but the flames they spew can be painful. Dash around it and wait for it
to prepare its attack, then whack it from the side or rear while it's attacking
empty air. There are Spinning Blades here, as well, and a Strategist on the
east side.
Wang Yun, a swordsman, can be found in Area 3, and a Strategist is right next
to him. Take out the nearby Tiger Cannons and Ballistae to ease the pressure of
the fight.
Area 4 is chock-full of war machines, including Ballistae, Tiger Cannons, and
Boulder Cannons. The Boulder Cannons resemble trebuchets and will rain death on
you from a distance. The Machine Cannon is more intimidating than threatening,
and the Strategist here is next to an Arbalest Cart. Dashing around it and com-
boing it when it pauses to attack will make short work of it, as will special
air atatacks.
Li Jue will attack you when you enter Area 5. Guo Si will follow shortly after,
and the exit in the east will open when you defeat both of them. Make sure you
strike down the Strategist in the southwest before leaving.
A Juggernaut and Spinning Blades lie in wait near the entrance to Area 6. Tear
them apart to clear a path to Dong Zhuo. The final Strategist is cowering on
top of the wall near Dong Zhuo and the four Boulder Cannons, and may leap off
to avoid you. Break out your bow or use a special air attack to stop him in his
tracks. Dong Zhuo isn't all that hard, but he refills his life and enters Fury
Mode when weakened. Block and counter his attacks to make quick work of him.
d. Battle of Mei Castle
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* Difficulty: 4/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Dong Zhuo Reward: Artisan book + 600 G *
* Commander: Dong Zhuo Victory: Defeat Dong Zhuo *
* Battlefield: Chang An Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat Tian Lu (Jade + 300 G) *
* Unlocks: Breaking Through, On the Hunt, Rations Defense, Swift Tactics *
* Map: 4 *
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The final battle against Dong Zhuo is the most intense yet. You'll face lots of
officers here, so fight carefully and try to conserve your life for the last
leg of the battle.
Area 1 pits you up against Guo Si, Li Ru, and some sorcerers. Defeat the two
officers to open the gate.
You'll be confronted by Hua Xiong, a Blade Cart, and Li Jue in Area 2. Flame-
throwers line the walls; smash them or stay close to the center to avoid get-
ting burned. A chicken can be found in the pot near the northern gate.
You don't need to visit Area 3 to complete the battle, but you can pilfer some
nice materials from the crates and the two Blade Carts here. Just beware the
Ballistae and the Firesnakes as you do.
Immediately after entering Area 4, you'll be attacked by Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu at
the same time. There's a thick fog hanging over the area, but it will gradually
dissipate as you find and smash the five Mist Pots. Stay out of the water as
you look for them; it will slow your movement for a short time if you step in
it. Breaking all the pots will reveal Tian Lu, a towering qilin, on the central
island. Like Bi Xie, it can breathe fire and shoot lightning at you from a dis-
tance. It can also conjure a wind wall around itself that will toss you into
the air like a feather. Stay as far away from it as you can and attack Lu Bu,
who will flee the battle after sustaining a little damage. This is the best
time to attack Tian Lu if you're determined to get the bonus; stand on its head
and attack its horn until it breaks off, then continue whacking it on the head.
If you just want to be done with the battle, focus your attacks on Dong Zhuo
until he's down to 30% life. He'll enter Fury Mode and withdraw to Tian Lu's
shoulder. You'll have to use the floating stone platforms to reach him, and
then approach him without getting hit by Tian Lu's buffeting winds. Trying to
get within melee range of him is extremely dangerous, so pull out your bow and
shoot at the fat coward from a distance to get his attention. Switch to your
melee weapon and attack him when he closes in. If you have too much trouble
luring him into melee range or avoiding the wind wall, use your bow to pick him
off slowly from a distance. Don't get too aggressive, or you may find yourself
on the losing side of a war of attrition.
Once Dong Zhuo falls, it's on to Chapter 3!
C. Chapter 3
This chapter tells the story of Lu Bu's rampage across the land and Cao Cao's
campaign to chain the mighty beast.
1. Requests
a. Breaking Through
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* Difficulty: 3/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Lu Bu Reward: Silk thread + 400 G *
* Commander: Diao Chan Victory: Defeat Diao Chan *
* Battlefield: Ru Nan Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Destroy Blade Cart (Feather + 200 G) *
* Unlocks: Pursuit of Lu Bu *
* Map: 6 *
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You'll need two keys to unlock the gate in Area 4. One of them can be obtained
from Wang Jie, a staff-wielding officer in Area 1. Avoid the peons and Rapid
Ballistae as you fight him, then move on to Area 2.
Area 2 is full of melee peons, archers, Ballistae, and floating platforms. Wipe
out all the enemies in the area to open the north gate.
Chen Gong, another staff wielder, is in Area 3, supported by flying peons. De-
stroy the Sky Tower in the southeast to ground them, then defeat Chen Gong to
claim the second key.
You'll find peons and a Tiger Cannon by the gate in Area 4, which will open if
you've followed the battle plan thus far. Before going through it, though, you
head south into Area 5 and wreck the Blade Cart in the valley to accomplish the
bonus objective. Once that's been accomplished, proceed north through the un-
locked gate.
Diao Chan is hiding in the base in Area 6, and she's protected by Rapid Bal-
listae and peons, many of whom are archers. Clear out the regular enemies, then
beat her into submission.
b. On the Hunt
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* Difficulty: 4/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Lu Bu Reward: Firesand + 500 G *
* Commander: None Victory: Defeat Juggernaut *
* Battlefield: Central Plains Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat tigers (Fish oil + 250 G) *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 3 *
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Any challenge in this battle comes from the sheer number of enemies that attack
you at the same time. In Area 1, these enemies include Bandits and Tigers, all
of which you should defeat before heading north. Be sure to open all the crates
in the area, as well.
All of the Tigers in Area 2 will rush you once you enter. Trigger Fury Mode to
fight them if necessary, and send them fleeing before you move on.
You'll once again be harassed by Tigers in Area 3, and you'll need to avoid the
Juggernaut's fireballs while you fight them. Once all the Tigers have fled, the
Juggernaut itself is no great threat. In addition to spitting fireballs, it can
breathe fire and create a shockwave that hits 360 degrees at close range. The
best way to fight it is to get close to it, hit it a few times as it charges up
its attacks, then dash away from it and counterattack after it finishes its at-
tack phase. You'll tear it apart soon enough.
c. Rations Defense
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* Difficulty: 4/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Lu Bu Reward: Beast spirit + 500 G *
* Commander: None Victory: Defeat all Officers *
* Battlefield: Guan Du Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Prevent officers uniting (Spiritgem + 250 G) *
* Unlocks: Duel! Yuan Shao *
* Map: 3 *
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As long as you can take down the enemy officers quickly, this will be an easy
battle. Be sure to fully upgrade your weapons before starting to give yourself
an extra edge.
Area 1 is full of cliffs and high walls. There are peons in the valleys, Rapid
Ballistae atop the cliffs, and a red crate in the northeast corner in which the
Legend of Yuan Shao can be found. Don't forget to pick it up.
Entering Area 1 will also trigger Wei Xu's appearance in Area 2. Song Xian will
appear in Area 2 after Wei Xu is defeated or 3 minutes elapse from the start of
the battle, and a cudgel-wielding Zang Ba will appear in Area 3 after both of
the other generals are defeated or 6 minutes elapse from the start of the bat-
tle. If Wei Xu and/or Song Xian are still alive when Zang Ba appears, they'll
immediately move to his position. This will cost you the bonus objective, and
since fighting one officer at a time is easier than fighting two or three, it's
important to defeat Wei Xu and Song Xian in the first 6 minutes of the battle.
Once they're out of the picture, the rest will be a breeze.
Aside from the officers who appear there, Areas 2, 3, and 4 are virtually iden-
tical to each other. You'll find a small number of peons, two Rapid Ballistae,
and a Tiger Cannon on the cliff in each one. Break the crates in these areas
and grab what's inside before you finish the battle.
d. Swift Tactics
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* Difficulty: 5/10 Time: 10 minutes *
* Enemy: Lu Bu Reward: Warrior spirit + 500 G *
* Commander: Gao Shun Victory: Defeat Gao Shun *
* Battlefield: Ru Nan Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Reach gates unharmed (Lapis lazuli + 250 G) *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 5 *
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This battle is both an endurance test and a race against the clock. You'll have
to fight hard and fast to make it out alive.
There are peons, a couple of Turrets, and a Tiger Cannon by the gate in Area 1.
The peons can fly thanks to a Sky Tower in the northeast; smash it and cut them
all down to open the gate.
You get a 2-minute time extension upon entering Area 2. Your enemies here are
peons, Spinning Blades, and Turrets; destroy the peons and Spinning Blades to
advance.
You get another 2-minute time extension upon entering Area 3. You'll have to
overcome three Spinning Blades and some peons to move on, all while avoiding
the attacks of the two Tiger Cannons and the Turrets by the exit. You may want
to trigger Fury Mode to clear this area more quickly.
You get - wait for it - a 2-minute time extension upon entering Area 4. The on-
ly enemies here are Turrets and peons, all of whom have axes and shields. If
they won't stop blocking, use charged attacks to break their defenses and go to
work on them. If you didn't deplete your Fury gauge in the last area, this is a
great place to use it.
You get a whopping 5-minute time extension upon entering Area 5. Gao Shun and
the peons here are empowered by the Swift Tower in the southwest, which should
be taken care of before you go after them. Once they're unable to sprint around
like cheetahs, they'll be easy targets.
It's very hard to get the bonus objective in the battle. If you want to try for
it, progress slowly, block and dash often, use your bow to keep enemies at a
distance, and never let yourself get surrounded.
2. Battle Quests
a. Pursuit of Lu Bu
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* Difficulty: 4/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Lu Bu Reward: Peachwood + 400 G *
* Commander: Lu Bu Victory: Defeat Lu Bu *
* Battlefield: Chang An Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat Diao Chan (Orochi statue + 200 G) *
* Unlocks: Battle of Chen Liu *
* Map: 7 *
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Your first goal in this battle is to open the locked gate in Area 1. To accom-
plish this, avoid the peons in the area and exit to the east.
You'll find two Spinning Blades in Area 2. Peons will appear after you disable
them. Make your way past these adversaries and into Area 3, where you'll find
Chen Gong. He's supported by two Spinning Blades, two Ballistae, one Rapid Bal-
lista, and peons. Defeat him and gobble up the meatbun in the south central pot
if you need extra life.
Area 4 challenges you with a Machine Cannon, two Boulder Cannons, some Tiger
Cannons and peons, and Gao Shun. Destroy all of the war machines first, then
take down Gao Shun. He and Chen Gong will reappear in Fury Mode when he falls.
Use your bow to shoot down Chen Gong first, then annihilate Gao Shun with melee
attacks.
With Gao Shun and Chen Gong taken care of, cut your way through the two Machine
Cannons and the peons in Area 5, stopping to grab the ointment from the pot in
the south if you're in need of healing. The gate in Area 1 will be open now, so
use it to reach Area 6. There are Spinning Blades and Ballistae on the plateaus
here and Machine Cannons in the valley below. You can destroy the Machine Can-
nons if you're looking for materials, but you'll have to jump or use the stone
slabs on top of the geysers to take the high road to Area 7.
Spinning Blades and peons block your path to the fort in Area 7, which contains
Lu Bu, Diao Chan, two Juggernauts, and some Rapid Ballistae. Both Lu Bu and his
accomplice will enter Fury Mode when weak; lure them out of the fort and fight
them individually. The ledges along the south wall are good places to go if you
need a breather.
b. Battle of Chen Liu
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* Difficulty: 4/10 Time: 5 minutes *
* Enemy: Lu Bu Reward: Silk fabric + 500 G *
* Commander: Zhang Liao Victory: Defeat Zhang Liao *
* Battlefield: Chen Liu Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat Zhang Miao (Shiny charm + 250 G) *
* Unlocks: Battle of Xia Pi *
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This battle is full of clever traps and Tiger Cannons that can whittle you down
in a hurry. You'll have to do a lot of jumping and dashing to make it through
intact, so Spring, Rush, and Leap Chi will help you immensely.
Area 1 contains nothing but peons. Make haste to Area 2, where you'll find Hou
Cheng, two Catapult Carts, some peons, and Tiger Cannons on the walls. Beating
down Hou Cheng will open the gate and earn you a 2-minute time extension.
Area 3 is full of water, Spinning Blades, Ballistae, Tiger Cannons, and deep
water. Falling in will cause you to return to the entrance. Hit the Control Rod
to open the gate on the far end of the room, which will emit winds that blow
you back. Jump and dash like crazy to avoid the machines and reach the gate
while it's open, because it only stays that way for 10 seconds.
You'll get a 2-minute time extension when you reach Area 4. In addition to the
usual Tiger Cannons and peons, Song Xian and three Thunderstrikes are here. To
make things even more interesting, the platform that Song Xian stands on will
continually rise into the air and sink to the ground, shooting fireballs every
time it touches down. Jump on top of it do your best to stay up there with Song
Xian until you deplete his life. Doing so will earn you another 2-minute time
extension and open the gate to Area 5.
Area 5 confronts you with Zhang Miao, two Arbalest Carts, and some Tiger Can-
nons and peons. Focus entirely on Zhang Miao and attack him until he gives in.
You'll be rewarded with another 2-minute time extension for your efforts.
Zhang Miao turns to Zhang Liao for protection in Area 6, and both of them will
fight you with help from a Juggernaut and some Spinning Blades and peons. There
are Tiger Cannons on the walls, and both officers will go into Fury Mode when
half their life is gone. Zhang Miao will flee if left alive for too long, so
focus exclusively on him if you want to get the bonus. This is a great place to
use Fury Mode if you have a full gauge. After Zhang Miao is defeated or flees,
take out Zhang Liao to finish the battle.
c. Battle of Xia Pi
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* Difficulty: 5/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Lu Bu Reward: Aegis charm + 700 G *
* Commander: Lu Bu Victory: Defeat Lu Bu *
* Battlefield: Xia Pi Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat all Officers (Peach log + 350 G) *
* Unlocks: Battle of Bai Men Tower, Kiyomori Taira's Fury, Duel! Dong Zhuo *
* Map: 4 *
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Now that Lu Bu's castle has been flooded, it's time to move in for the kill!
You'll face Ballistae, peons, and rolling boulders in Area 1, as well as the
officers Hou Cheng and Song Xian. Defeat both of them to open the gate and grab
the chicken in the pot if you need healing.
You'll encounter many peons and Strategists upon entering Area 2. The Strate-
gists will attack you with wind bombs, but have little life. Slay them to draw
out Chen Gong, whose defeat will open the gate.
Area 3 is a poisonous marsh full of Bats, Wolves, and Spinning Blades. The Bats
are basically more aggressive Butterflies, and the Wolves are powered-down Ti-
gers. Snatch the Legend of Dong Zhuo from the red crate west of the entrance,
and grab the chicken from the pot south of the exit if you take too much damage
from the poison.
Lu Bu stands and fights in Area 4, where he's supported by three Battleships,
and respawning Strategists. There are Stone Beasts atop the wall, and you have
to stand on rooftops to avoid falling in the water. Crush the Battleships and
Stone Beasts first, which will cause Lu Bu to enter Fury Mode and receive rein-
forcements in the form of respawning Spinning Blades. Use a combination of ar-
rows and melee attacks to defeat him, and he'll reappear with even more fight-
ing spirit. During this final phase, he'll occasionally stop moving and shoot
energy waves in all directions; listen for him to cry "Weakling!" to tell when
he's about to use this attack. Stand back until he finishes, then dart in and
punish him with melee attacks.
d. Battle of Bai Men Tower
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* Difficulty: 5/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Lu Bu Reward: Nightstone + 800 G *
* Commander: Lu Bu Victory: Defeat Lu Bu *
* Battlefield: Xia Pi Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat Diao Chan (Firescale + 400 G) *
* Unlocks: Captivity, Age of Chaos, Military Funds, Two Front Defense, Guan *
* Yu's Escape, Cao Cao's Siege *
* Map: 2 *
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Area 1 is full of peons, all of whom use either pikes or axes and shields. The
Earth Tower in the southeast makes them stronger, so destroy it and slay the
peons to prepare yourself for what lies ahead.
Lu Bu and Diao Chan make their last stand in Area 2. They both ride phoenixes
that will spit fireballs at you as you climb the tower, so your first goal is
to disable their mounts. Do so by smashing the two Storm Towers on the bottom
level of the tower, then climbing the ramps and smashing all of the Light Can-
nons and Storm Towers in your path until you receive a message that the winds
have stopped. If you make it all the way to the top of one of the ramps without
receiving the message, go back to the bottom of the tower and work your way up
the other ramp. The phoenixes will be unable to fly when the winds stop, and
you'll find Lu Bu and Diao Chan at the bottom of the tower. Go into Fury Mode
and take care of Diao Chan first, then deal with Lu Bu. He'll enter Fury Mode
at half life, but fighting conservatively and attacking him when he leaves him-
self open will win you the day.
Once Lu Bu falls, it's on to Chapter 4! You'll also be rewarded with the Grand
Histories for completing the battle.
D. Chapter 4
This chapter tells the story of Cao Cao's conflicts with his rivals Yuan Shao,
Liu Bei, and Sun Jian.
1. Requests
a. Captivity
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* Difficulty: 5/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Yuan Shu Reward: Marble + 600 G *
* Commander: Yuan Shu Victory: Defeat Yuan Shu *
* Battlefield: Shou Chun Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Escape castle in 10 minutes (Pelt + 300 G) *
* Unlocks: Escape from Wan Castle *
* Map: 2-3-4 *
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This battle is short and sweet, so enjoy it while it lasts. It's much simpler
than the rest of the battles in this chapter.
You'll find peons, Tiger Cannons, and an Arbalest Cart in Areas 1 and 2. Defeat
all of the peons in each area to open the gates, and destroy the two Arbalest
Carts to earn some useful materials.
Area 3 changes things with Spinning Blades, Bombadiers, sorcerers, and walls
covered with Tiger Cannons. The Tiger Cannons are optional targets; clear the
room of all other enemies to open the gate. You may want to activate Fury Mode
to speed things up.
If you reach Area 4 in less than 10 minutes, you'll successfully complete the
bonus objective. The swordsman Yuan Shu will be waiting for you, and he has an
Arbalest Cart and several sorcerers and archers to help take you down. Show him
your might.
b. Age of Chaos
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* Difficulty: 5/10 Reward: Nightstone + 600 G *
* Enemy: Allies Victory: Defeat all Officers *
* Commander: None Defeat: Die 3 times *
* Battlefield: Central Plains Time: 30 minutes *
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* Bonus: Defeat Butterfly (Mortal amulet + 300 G) *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 4 *
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This battle is an endurance test that starts off easy, but becomes quite chal-
lenging at the end. Bring a healthy selection of restorative items to be safe.
A cudgel-wielding Lei Bo and some peons will attack you in Area 1. Smash the
Shell Tower to the west of the entrace, then defeat Lei Bo to open the gate.
Shoot down the Butterfly in the southeast corner to secure the bonus before you
leave.
Lei Bo returns in Area 2 with backing from a sword-wielding Liu Xun. There are
also some peons and Turrets to avoid or destroy as you fight them. Defeat both
officers to open the gate.
Lei Bo and Liu Xun will both return in Area 3, and a halberd-wielding Ji Ling
will join them. This is a good place to activate Fury Mode, which will help you
take down the three officers and survive the attacks of the peons, Ballistae,
and Tiger Cannon in the area. Defeating all three officers will open the gate.
Lei Bo, Liu Xun, and Ji Ling will make their last stand in Area 4, and a bow-
wielding Huang Zu will combine his might with theirs. Destroy the Turrets on
the walls to give yourself more maneuvering room, and destroy or avoid the at-
tacks of the Spinning Blades as you wear down the four officers. They'll beat
the tar out of you if they all attack you at once, so try weakening them with
arrows from a distance before closing in to finish them with melee attacks.
Abuse Fury Mode whenever you have a full gauge.
If you find yourself struggling, jump on top of the northernmost pillar on the
east side of the area. The pot up there contains some ointment.
c. Military Funds
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* Difficulty: 6/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Yuan Shu Reward: Oakwood + 700 G *
* Commander: None Victory: Reach Destination *
* Battlefield: Jiang Ling Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat 100 enemies (Varnish + 350 G) *
* Unlocks: *
* Map: 4 7 *
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They say that freedom isn't free, but collecting the gold from the five chests
in this battle will help you foot the bill for it. Start by entering Area 1 and
staying on the high path as you overcome Ballistae, Catapult Troops, and peons
to reach the north exit. The gold crate is very close to it.
Area 2 presents you with Bombadiers and Spinning Blades in addition to the nor-
mal peons. The Bombadiers and peons will continually respawn as they are slain,
so this can be a good place to linger for awhile and build up your body count.
Area 3 is full of poisonous marshland populated by Wolves and peons. The gold
crate is on the south side.
Area 4 is a watery area populated by a wide assortment of enemies, all of whom
are strengthened by a Mighty Tower on the northwest island. A Ballista defends
it; smash them both into atoms and collect the gold crate in the center of the
area. Watch out for the Catapult Troops and Hawks, which will swoop down on you
from the sky, as you make your way back to the entrance.
Area 5 sees you traversing a high cliff, where you'll encounter peons, Hawks,
Bombadiers, and Ballistae. If you haven't earned the bonus yet, this is a good
place to do it. The gold crate can be found by the east exit.
In Area 6, you'll be confronted by peons, Bombadiers, Ballistae, and a Blade
Cart on a narrow path. There are lots of Tiger Cannons on the walls, as well,
and a gold crate in the southwest. Work your way through the valley and destroy
all that stand in the way of your prize.
If you've gotten the gold from all five of the chests, you'll be free to enter
Area 7. Do so to finish the battle.
d. Two Front Defense
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* Difficulty: 6/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Black Bandits Reward: Warrior spirit + 700 G *
* Commander: Zhang Yan Victory: Defeat Zhang Yan *
* Battlefield: Chang Shan Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Destroy all Machine Cannons (Lure water + 350 G) *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 3-2-1-4 *
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You'll have to do a lot of running and jumping during this battle. Equipping a
Spring or Leap Chi before starting will make your life much easier.
Zhang Yan will appear in Area 5 as you enter Area 1, which is full of peons and
sorcerers. Rather than going after Zhang Yan right away, head to Area 2 and
destroy the three Machine Cannons in the canyon. They're defended by peons, and
the Turrets on the canyon wall can be very dangerous in close quarters. Make
wise use of Fury Mode, your bow, and any offensive items in your inventory to
take them out safely.
After destroying the third Machine Cannon and earning your bonus, proceed to
Area 3. There are Ballistae, Tiger Cannons, and lots of archers here, who can
fly thanks to a Sky Tower in the area. Zhang Yan will also teleport here to
strengthen the defenses. He'll reappear in Area 5 soon after being defeated, so
make that area your next destination.
There's a Swift Tower in the southwest corner of Area 4, peons on the ground,
and Ballistae in the towers. Destroy the Swift Tower to keep the peons off your
back and get to Area 5 as quickly as you can. If you're not fast enough, Zhang
Yan will get bored and return to Area 3, and you'll have to chase him down and
defeat him there again.
Zhang Yan's base is in Area 5, along with some sorcerers and normal peons. Tear
open the gates to reach him and pummel him into submission.
e. Guan Yu's Escape
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* Difficulty: 5/10 Time: 15 minutes *
* Enemy: Shu Reward: Nightstone + 700 G *
* Commander: Guan Yu Victory: Defeat Guan Yu *
* Battlefield: He Bei Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Encounter Guan Yu in 5 minutes (Peach log + 350 G) *
* Unlocks: Duel! Xiahou Dun *
* Map: 4-5-6 *
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Speed is of the utmost importance if you want to earn the bonus in this battle,
so keep a fast pace as you fight your way to Area 6.
You'll meet Guan Ping and some peons in Area 1. Guan Ping has good reach and
some strong attacks, but he's easy to take down by blocking and countering or
taking to the air. He'll flee when defeated, and the gate to Area 2 will open.
Area 2 is a peon-filled maze of opening and closing doors. Navigate it to reach
Area 3, where Guan Ping will make a second stand. He has sorcerers on his side
this time, so be ready to do some fancy dodging or shoot them down before you
fight him. He'll once again flee upon defeat, opening the gate to Area 4.
Area 4 is full of Ballistae and sorcerers. Rush for the exit and blaze through
an empty Area 5 to catch up with Guan Yu. Guan Ping will support his father in
battle, as will a company of sorcerers and peons. This is a great place to use
your Fury Mode abilities, which should help you dispatch Guan Ping and thin the
crowd with ease. Guan Yu won't be too much worse.
If you go for the bonus the first time around, you'll probably have to replay
the battle to find the Legend of Xiahou Dun. It's in a red crate in the north-
west room of Area 2.
f. Cao Cao's Siege
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* Difficulty: 6/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Allies Reward: Aegis charm + 800 G *
* Commander: Tao Qian Victory: Defeat Tao Qian *
* Battlefield: Chen Liu Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat Yuan Shu (Wolf statue + 400 G) *
* Unlocks: Duel! Xu Huang *
* Map: 1 *
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In spite of the stated goal in this battle, the enemy officers seem much more
concerned with striking you down than they do with running away. Get off to a
good start by clearing the walls up north of Turrets, which will fire on you as
you beat down Kong Rong. Avoid or snipe the sorcerers as you fight him; you can
make short work of him with your bow.
Defeating Kong Rong will cause a staff-wielding Tao Qian and a pike-wielding
Cao Bao to come out of hiding. Wipe out Cao Bao and soften up Tao Qian if you
choose, but don't finish him off unless you want to end the battle right away.
If you want to complete the bonus, you'll need to wait for Yuan Shu to appear.
While you're waiting, shoot down some sorcerers and break open the red crate by
the east wall, which contains the Legend of Xu Huang.
Yuan Shu will appear about 5 minutes into the battle. Mop the floor with him,
then finish off Tao Qian to seize victory. If you get seriously injured during
the fight, a big chicken can be found in a pot by the north gate.
2. Battle Quests
a. Escape from Wan Castle
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* Difficulty: 5/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Zhang Xiu Reward: Strategist book + 800 G *
* Commander: Zhang Xiu Victory: Defeat Zhang Xiu *
* Battlefield: Wan Castle Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Victory within 5 minutes (Ivory + 400 G) *
* Unlocks: Battle of Guan Du, Duel! Dian Wei *
* Map: 8 *
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The map of the battlefield may look daunting, but you can blaze through this
one as long as you aren't concerned about being thorough.
Area 1 is a maze riddled with Spinning Blades, Thunderstrikes, Turrets, Tiger
Cannons, and peons. Go up, left, up, and left from your starting point, then
exit to the west.
Area 2 confronts you with Spinning Blades, Ballistae, and Tiger Cannons that
will attack you as you try to avoid falling in the water. Hit the Control Rod
to open the door at the opposite end of the room, then jump and dash over the
water and past the machines to reach it before it closes. Strong winds will
blow you back as you advance, so compensate with carefully-timed jumps and mid-
air dashes.
A pike-wielding Hu Che Er will greet you in Area 3. He's backed up by Spinning
Blades, a Catapult Cart, and a few peons, and goes into Fury Mode at half life.
He drops the first gate key when defeated.
Jia Xu will attack you in Area 4. There's a Juggernaut next to him and a second
one near the south entrance, as well as some peons and Rapid Ballistae. Smash
the Juggernaut first, then take out Jia Xu and claim the second gate key.
If you're trying to get the bonus, you can and should access Area 8 now. Zhang
Xiu is waiting there to perforate you with arrows, and he's got some archers,
Ballistae, Spinning Blades, and a Supply Troop to help him in the fight. All of
them are strengthened by a Mighty Tower, which can be found in the northwest.
Make your life easier by defeating the Supply Troop first, or he'll keep drop-
ping beacons that heal any nearby enemies. Destroy the Mighty Tower next, then
clear out any nearby Ballistae and Spinning Blades and turn your attention to
Zhang Xiu. He'll go into Fury Mode when weakened, but a focused melee assault
will make short work of him.
If you want to explore Areas 5, 6, and 7 rather than going for a quick victory,
ignore Jia Xu and take the southern path from Area 4 to reach Area 5. The dan-
gers here include Thunderstrikes, peons, and a moving platform that launches
fireballs in all directions when it touches the ground. Avoid or dispose of
these at your leisure.
Take the path from Area 5 to Area 6, and you'll find the Legend of Dian Wei in
a red crate immediately after entering the area. Pick it up and destroy the
Dividing Walls, avoiding the water and battling the Spinning Blades, Ballistae,
Tiger Cannons, Turrets, and strong winds as you make your way through the halls
that lead to Area 7.
If you didn't deal with Jia Xu in Area 4, you'll meet him in Area 7 instead.
Two Arbalest Carts, two Turrets, and a number of dagger-wielding peons support
him, and the room is booby trapped as well. The dark-colored sections of the
floor will vibrate and explode when stepped on, so don't linger on them. Defeat
Jia Xu for the second gate key, then backtrack to Area 8 and finish the battle.
b. Battle of Guan Du
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* Difficulty: 6/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Yuan Shao Reward: Gold cloth + 1000 G *
* Commander: Yuan Shao Victory: Defeat Yuan Shao *
* Battlefield: Guan Du Defeat: Guan Du Castle falls *
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* Bonus: Completely destroy Thunderbolt (Varnish + 500 G) *
* Capture Wu Chao (Light lump + 500 G) *
* Unlocks: Duel! Zhen Ji *
* Map: o-6 *
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This battle pits you up against a number of enemy officers in quick succession,
and its finale is especially intense. Make sure you equip the strongest weapons
you can afford and at least one kind of Chi that improves your jumping ability
before starting the battle, and consider bringing some items to restore your
life and Fury, as well. They'll be a great help at the end.
Yan Liang and Wen Chou will attack you in Area 1. One wields a halberd and the
other wields a cudgel. Even with Ballistae and peons backing them up, they're
not that scary. Defeat them both to open the gate and proceed north.
You'll encounter Zhen Ji in Area 2, along with a Catapult Cart and some flying
handmaidens. The Sky Tower that allows them to remain airborne is in the north-
west, but it shouldn't be your first target. Zhen Ji will challenge you to de-
feat her in under a minute, so go all-out on her and don't let her show you
what she's capable of doing in Fury Mode. Beat her down quickly enough, and she
will advise you to go west. Do as she says.
Enter Area 3 and tear down the wall in front of you. You'll see a mountainous
slope and a multitude of boulders rolling downhill. Avoid these and the scat-
tered peons as you run down the slope, jump across the river, and exit to the
south.
Area 4 is full of Ballistae, Turrets, and moving platforms. If you don't have
Spring or Leap Chi equipped, use the platforms to climb the slopes and defeat
the four Guards at the top to open the gate.
The Wu Chao supply depot is in Area 5, and it's protected by Chunyu Qiong and a
handful of troops. Smash the Swift Tower as you make your way into the depot,
then cut down the two Supply Troops and wreck the Catapult Cart before going
after Chunyu Qiong. He's a coward who would rather flee than fight, so catching
him is your biggest challenge. The Turrets and Ballistae pose a bigger threat
to your safety than he does. Chase him down and immobilize him to set the sup-
ply depot ablaze, which will reduce the speed of the Thunderbolt. There's a red
crate near the cliff that contains Legend of Zhen Ji, which you should collect
before you leave the area.
Retrace your path and take the north exit from Area 3 to reach Area 6, where
you'll see Yuan Shao, Zhang He, and the massive siege engine known as the Thun-
derbolt advancing on Guan Du Castle. Zhang He will defect if you captured Wu
Chao, and Yan Liang will appear to replace him. Before engaging him, destroy
the two Tiger Cannons and Firesnakes around the Thunderbolt's base, then smash
the four Ballistae on its middle tier to complete the first bonus objective.
Yan Liang will enter Fury Mode after losing 75% of his life, and Wen Chou will
replace him if he falls. He, too, will enter Fury Mode when severely wounded,
so it might be easier to focus your attention on Yuan Shao if you can't take
them both down in a hurry.
Unfortunately, Cao Cao's former friend will put up strong resistance as the
Thunderbolt rolls ever closer to Guan Du Castle. If it reaches the castle gate,
the battering rams will go to work on it and you'll have about about 3 minutes
to defeat Yuan Shao before you lose the battle. When you're ready to fight him,
climb to the top tier of the Thunderbolt and avoid the flying rams as you whit-
tle him down. After losing half his life, he'll restore it and go into Fury
Mode. He starts flying around erratically at this point, and the electricity
that gathers around the top tier of the Thunderbolt won't make the fight any
easier. The key to victory is to stay near the top of the Thunderbolt and shoot
arrows at Yuan Shao as you wait for him to get close to you, then punish him
with melee attacks when he does. You'll waste a lot of time if you try to chase
him every time he flies away, and time's not something you'll have in abundance
when the Thunderbolt comes knocking on your door.
c. Battle of Bo Wan Po
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* Difficulty: 6/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Liu Bei Reward: Leather cord + 1000 G *
* Commander: Zhuge Liang Victory: Defeat Zhuge Liang *
* Battlefield: Bo Wan Po Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Foil all Zhuge Liang's plans (Black coral + 500 G) *
* Defeat Zhao Yun (Large spiritgem + 500 G) *
* Unlocks: Battle of Chang Ban *
* Map: 6 *
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Zhuge Liang thinks that his tactics will allow Liu Bei to prevail over Wei's
superior numbers and strength. Prove him wrong by making a beeline for the
Strategist in the northwest of Area 1 as soon as you enter and cutting him down
to foil the plan. Avoid the attacks of the Spinning Blades and Ballistae as you
defeat Zhao Yun, then press on.
There's a bridge over troubled waters in Area 2, where Guan Ping, some Spinning
Blades, and peons bar your path. Jump and dash through the crowd to reach the
Strategist by the west exit, then turn your attention to Guan Ping.
There are three Air Splitters and a whole bunch of sorcerers in Area 3. The Air
Splitters are large cannons that can fire a three-way shot, which is extremely
damaging at close range. Dash around them as they charge up their attacks and
lay into them when they stop to aim and fire. Once all three have been reduced
to scrap, switch to your bow and shoot down all the sorcerers to open the gate
to Area 4.
Stone slabs on geysers, Air Splitters, Ballistae, and sorcerers await you in
Area 4. Avoid or destroy them and take the high road to Area 5.
If you've followed the battle plan thus far, there will be a Strategist nearby
when you enter Area 5. Defeat him to foil Zhuge Liang's last plan and earn the
first bonus, then smash the two Air Splitters atop the cliffs. Zhang Fei will
come after you; stay on top of the cliffs, activate Fury Mode, and bring him to
his knees with a strong and relentless offensive. If you want some materials,
avoid the attacks of the Turrets and go after the two Blade Carts in the gorge
before you proceed to the final area.
There are lots of obstacles between you and Zhuge Liang in Area 6, including
Spinning Blades, three Air Splitters in the towers, some sorcerers, and Zhao
Yun. Your bow is once again your best friend here; inch forward and clear the
path of enemies as you go, shooting at Zhao Yun from a distance to draw him
out. He has a Water element on his attacks and will go into Fury Mode when you
reduce him to half life, so be careful. Once he's incapacitated, charge Zhuge
Liang, who will enter Fury Mode and use Wood elemental attacks on you. Destroy
any remaining Air Splitters in the area, then use your bow to turn him into a
pincushion. There's a meatbun in a pot on top of the northeast pillar if you
need it.
d. Battle of Chang Ban
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* Difficulty: 6/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Liu Bei Reward: Oakwood + 1000 G *
* Commander: Zhang Fei Victory: Take Chang Ban Bridge *
* Battlefield: Chang Ban Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat Zhao Yun in 5 minutes (Lapis lazuli + 500 G) *
* Defeat all Supply Troops (Amethyst + 500 G) *
* Unlocks: Battle of Chi Bi, Duel! Xu Zhu *
* Map: 6 3 *
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Liu Bei is leading his followers on a mass exodus, and Zhang Fei is staying be-
hind to cover his escape. Show him that resistance is futile by taking the high
road past the peons, Hawks, Spinning Blades, and Light Cannons in Area 1, stop-
ping only to cut down the Supply Troop.
From the time you enter Area 2, you'll have 5 minutes to find and defeat Zhao
Yun. There's a river here, along with two Juggernauts and several peons, all of
whom wield cudgels or axes and shields. The Supply Troop is in the northeast;
slay him before you progress.
A fast and furious Zhao Yun will attack you in Area 3, along with two Spinning
Blades and a Juggernaut. Crush the Mighty Tower in the northwest, then use both
your bow and melee attacks to bring Zhao Yun down. Grab the Legend of Xu Zhu
from the red crate in the northeast before you leave.
A wide river runs through Area 4. You start on the south bank, and the last of
the Supply Troops is on the north bank. You might be able to reach him quickly
with Fury Mode-assisted leaps and midair dashes, but if not, you'll have to use
the catwalk on the east side to cross. You'll be harassed by Spinning Blades,
Hawks, peons, and a Blade Cart by the exit to Area 5, so be ready.
You start on the north bank of the river in Area 5, where Ballistae, Spinning
Blades, a Juggernaut, and Zhao Guang will confront you. Use Fury Mode-assisted
leaps and dashes or the bridge on the west side of the area to reach the south
bank and destroy the Shell Tower there. Without its protection, Zhao Guang will
be an easy target.
The Chang Ban Bridge is in Area 6, and Zhang Fei will put up quite a fight to
stop you from making it across. He enters Fury Mode as soon as you set foot in
the area, and he's flanked by a cudgel-wielding Wang Ping and a Juggernaut. Two
Blade Carts block the path to him, and there are three islands on either side
of the bridge. There are two Light Cannons and a Ballistae on the west islands,
and three Light Cannons a Mighty Tower on the east islands. Sounds fun, doesn't
it?
Start the fight off right by dashing to the southeast island and destroying the
Light Cannon and Mighty Tower there. Jump back onto the bridge and wreck the
two Blade Carts, then work your way up the west islands toward Zhang Fei and
Wang Ping. They'll team up on you; go island hopping or swimming when they get
close, destroying siege weapons at every opportunity. Go after Wang Ping once
you've dealt with all the siege weapons, then go all out on Zhang Fei. Activate
Fury Mode whenever you can to speed up the fight.
e. Battle of Chi Bi
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* Difficulty: 7/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Allies Reward: King spirit + 1200 G *
* Commander: Zhou Yu Victory: Defeat Zhou Yu *
* Battlefield: Chi Bi Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat all Officers (Lord statue + 600 G) *
* Unlocks: Bandit Hideout, Steel and Fire, Path of Destiny, Martial Trial, *
* Run The Gauntlet, Iron Armor *
* Map: 4 *
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Zhuge Liang and Zhou Yu are colluding to destroy Wei's navy. Unravel their plan
by destroying all of the Ballistae on the boats in Area 1 and avoiding the at-
tacks of the Hawks and archers. Do the same thing in Area 2, and Pang Tong will
take the battlefield. Attack him with your bow; he'll flee shortly. Proceed to
Area 3 and avoid the peons, Hawks, and Rapid Ballistae as you climb the cliffs.
The first thing you'll notice when you reach Area 4 is the number of holes in
the ground. These are flame jets, and Zhou Yu will trigger them periodically as
he leaps around the room, so watch for the glow and stay in the air as much as
possible to avoid getting burned. Pang Tong will appear in Fury Mode, and Zhuge
Liang will be here as well. All three officers are very passive unless they're
cornered, so you're free to take them out in whichever order you prefer. Make
Zhuge Liang your first target and go after him with arrows. He'll enter Fury
Mode at half life; defeating him will make the flame jets trigger less often
and bring Huang Gai in as reinforcements. The old soldier is more aggressive
than Zhou Yu or Pang Tong, so take him down next. Be ready for him to switch on
Fury Mode at half life. Go after Pang Tong next, then give Zhou Yu your undi-
vided attenton. It's possible to destroy the Rapid Cannons that encircle him,
but it's so hard to focus your attacks on one of them that you're better off
targeting Zhou Yu himself. He's very quick in melee combat, but as long as you
block at the right times and get out of the way when the Rapid Cannons prepare
to attack, you should have few problems. He'll enter Fury Mode at 50% life and
add a Fire element to his attacks, but timely blocking and dodging and a steady
offensive will help you prevail.
Once Zhou Yu falls, it's on to Chapter 5!
E. Chapter 5
This chapter tells the story of Wei's final campaigns against Shu and Wu.
1. Requests
a. Bandit Hideout
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* Difficulty: 7/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Bandits Reward: King spirit + 800 G *
* Commander: Bandit Chief Victory: Defeat Bandit Chief *
* Battlefield: Northern Plains Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Open gate within 5 minutes (Rainbow cocoon + 400 G) *
* Unlocks: Battle of Shi Ting, Battle of Mt. Ding Jun *
* Map: 6 *
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Your first objective in this battle is to find the three keys needed to unlock
the gate in Area 1. Avoid the Bandits and Spinning Blades in the area and exit
to the east.
Areas 2, 3, and 4 are full of respawning Bandits, one of whom will drop a gate
key upon defeat. You can only find one key in each area, so slaughter Bandits
mercilessly until you get a message saying that you found a key. If you're fast
and a little lucky, you'll find all three keys in time to earn the bonus. The
Bandits in Area 2 are strengthened by the Mighty Tower in the northwest, which
you should destroy before taking them on.
Area 5 is full of high cliffs, Bandits, and Spinning Blades. The Turrets on the
cliff walls can do some damage if you stand still, so keep moving and don't be
an easy target. If you can jump high enough to reach them, there are crates on
top of the cliffs that contain useful materials.
The Bandit Chief is in the base in Area 6, which is protected by Turrets, two
respawning Ballistae, and some regular Bandits. Lure the Bandit Chief out of
the base and pummel him into oblivion.
b. Steel and Fire
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* Difficulty: 7/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Zhang Lu Reward: Rainbow cloth + 800 G *
* Commander: None Victory: Destroy Catapult Cart *
* Battlefield: Han Zhong Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Destroy Blade Cart unharmed (Silver shell + 400 G) *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 3 *
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You'll encounter lots of machines in this battle, so it's a good idea to bring
along some Para Rods. You'll definitely want to use one on the Blade Cart in
Area 1; avoid the poison marshes and the attacks of the sorcerers and archers
as you approach it, then drop a rod and wreck it while it's immobile. Some good
materials can be found in the crates on top of the rocky pillars, but you may
not be able to reach them without activating Fury Mode.
There are more sorcerers in Area 2, as well as two Machine Cannons, an Arbalest
Cart, and a couple of Turrets and a Tiger Cannon by the gate. Destroy the three
war machines to open it.
The Catapult Cart is on the far north side of Area 3. You'll have to slash and
smash your way through two Arbalest Carts and some melee peons to reach it, and
avoid the attacks of the three respawning Ballistae in the towers if you climb
the cliffs to open the crates. Destroy the Catapult Cart to seize victory.
c. Path of Destiny
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* Difficulty: 8/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Allies Reward: Topaz + 800 G *
* Commander: None Victory: Reach Destination *
* Battlefield: Chang Sha Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat Butterfly (Sundrop + 400 G) *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: G *
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Your objective in this battle is to find the path along which your forces can
advance. Your goal can be any of the four areas marked with a "G" on the map,
and is randomly chosen at the start of the battle. The fastest way to find out
if you're on the right track is to run up to the gates in Areas 3, 4, 6, and 7
as soon as you enter; if you get a message saying that they're stuck shut, you
need to look elsewhere. Once you find the right area, you can open the gates by
defeating all the peons there.
Area 1 features bamboo spears and peons to the north, a poison marsh and Tiger
Cannons to the east, and Ballistae and Rapid Ballistae on top of the cliffs.
The Butterfly is here, too; you can find it fluttering around near the northern
exit.
Area 2 is a plateau full of peons, Ballistae, and a Sky Tower in the central
western section. Smash the Sky Tower as you head to your destination.
There are two Blade Carts and several Ballistae in Area 3. Para Rods will help
you here.
The river that runs through Area 4 is crossed by a large bridge like the one at
Chang Ban. It's held down by a Blade Cart, some sorcerers, melee peons, and the
six Ballistae on the surrounding islands. If you plan on cleaning up the area,
stay near the middle of the bridge or smash the Ballistae to avoid being im-
paled by their bolts.
Area 5 is full of stone slabs on geysers, sorcerers, Ballistae, and Rapid Bal-
listae. If you don't have Leap or Spring Chi equipped, you can use the slabs to
reach the higher elevations.
Area 6 is home to a Blade Cart, Ballistae, Rapid Ballistae, and many archers.
Dash frequently to minimize the hits you take as you wipe them out.
Area 7 is a hotbed of activity that takes the form of boulders, Ballistae, Rap-
id Ballistae, melee peons, archers, and a Blade Cart by the gate. If your goal
lies beyond this area, your thumbs will get a good workout.
Once you clear the path to your destination and enter the target area, you're
home free.
d. Martial Trial
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* Difficulty: 8/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Allies Reward: Ebony + 900 G *
* Commander: Zhang Jiao Victory: Defeat Zhang Jiao *
* Battlefield: He Fei Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat Yan Liang & Wen Chou (Gold wing + 450 G) *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 1 *
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You'll face four waves of enemy officers in this battle, which takes place in
an arena decorated with stone pillars. Ballistae and peons will attack you as
you battle the officers, so clean them out whenever you have a spare moment.
The 1st wave consists of Ou Xing, who will try to brain you with his cudgel. He
disappears in one minute if not defeated.
The 2nd wave consists of Hua Xiong, who's only a little tougher than Ou Xing.
You've beaten him before, and you can beat him again.
The 3rd wave consists of Yan Liang and Wen Chou. If your Fury gauge is full,
trigger Fury Mode now and go to town on them. You should be able to take both
of them out before the final wave shows up.
The 4th wave consists of Hua Xiong, Ou Xing, and Zhang Jiao. Flee from the two
melee officers and shoot them with arrows to soften them up, then finish them
with melee attacks and switch back to your bow to fight Zhang Jiao. Without his
beefy subordinates to protect him, he'll die quickly. Again.
e. Run The Gauntlet
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* Difficulty: 7/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Allies Reward: Rainbowsand + 1000 G *
* Commander: None Victory: Capture all Bases *
* Battlefield: He Nei Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat Butterfly (Beast horn + 500 G) *
* Unlocks: Duel! Zhang Liao *
* Map: 3-2 *
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There are two bases in this battle, both of which you must capture in order to
win. The strategy that follows is based on the order in which I attacked them,
but you're free to follow your own path.
Area 1 is full of sorcerers and towers that hold Ballistae. Speed through it to
reach Area 2, which is full of melee peons. Grab the Legend of Zhang Liao from
the crate in the northeast before you leave.
Gan Ning and Ling Tong watch over the base in Area 3. Lure them out of it and
away from the Tiger Cannons and Ballistae before you go toe-to-toe with them.
They're both very fast, so don't let them flank you if you're using a slower
character. Stay in the air as much as possible to be safe.
After capturing Wu's base, make your way to Area 4. The Butterfly can be found
atop the northern cliff here, so practice your marksmanship on it. Avoid the
peons and exit east to reach Area 5, where you'll find Huang Zhong and Wei
Yan defending another base. They're slower but stronger than Gan Ning and Ling
Tong, and Huang Zhong likes to perforate you with arrows from a distance. Lure
them out of the base and defeat Wei Yan before going after the elderly archer.
f. Iron Armor
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* Difficulty: 8/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Wu Reward: Gold thread + 1200 G *
* Commander: Lu Xun Victory: Defeat Lu Xun *
* Battlefield: Jian Ye Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Destroy Juggernaut (Silver shell + 600 G) *
* Unlocks: Duel! Zhang He *
* Map: 2 *
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Lu Xun is your target here, but like most small animals, he won't be easy to
corner. Bring along some Para Rods to make your job easier.
You'll meet Wu's young strategist for the first time in Area 1, along with some
Ballistae, melee peons, and archers. They're all protected by a Shell Tower in
the northwest; destroy it and attack Lu Xun to scare him away. He'll soon reap-
pear in Area 2.
Lu Xun is supported by some Spinning Blades, two Machine Cannons, peons, and
Ballistae on the cliffs of Area 2. The Legend of Zhang He is in a red crate on
top of the southwest cliff, so pick it up before you leave. Lu Xun will flee to
Area 3 after being reduced to half life. There's a chicken in the pot by the
entrance if you need life.
Area 3 is a big bridge reminiscent of the one at Chang Ban. There are two Blade
Carts, two Catapult Carts, Spinning Blades, and melee peons on it, as well as
Lu Xun himself. Para Rods will be a huge asset here. Again, Lu Xun will retreat
when reduced to half life.
Lu Xun makes his last stand in Area 4, where he triggers Fury Mode as soon as
you enter. He has an Arbalest Cart, a Blade Cart, a Juggernaut, a Machine Can-
non, and Spinning Blades to help him, and the Mighty Tower in the northwest
makes all of their attacks even deadlier. Smash the tower first, then use any
Para Rods you have to render the war machines helpless and smash them to pieces
before they recover. Lu Xun will be far less threatening without his toys. If
you get badly damaged, there's some ointment in the pot near the center.
2. Battle Quests
a. Battle of Shi Ting
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* Difficulty: 7/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Wu Reward: Mystery charm + 1200 G *
* Commander: Lu Xun Victory: Defeat Lu Xun *
* Battlefield: Shi Ting Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat Ling Tong in 7 minutes (Moondrop + 600 G) *
* Unlocks: Battle of He Fei, Duel! Cao Ren *
* Map: 9-5-o *
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As you make your way past the melee peons, archers, and Rapid Ballistae in Area
1, you'll notice something unique about this battle. Do you see Zhou Fang? He's
a defector from Wu, and he wants to help you launch a surprise attack on Wu's
main camp. You can follow him to the east if you trust him, or slip off to the
west if you don't.
Let's assume for now that you choose to follow Zhou Fang. He'll lead you to a
big bridge in Area 2, where you'll meet melee peons, archers, and Zhu Huan, a
spear-wielding officer. There are two Rapid Ballistae on the islands off to the
side, but they should pose little threat if you stay away from the sides of the
bridge. Defeat Zhu Huan and all his troops to open the gate.
Area 3 is a village populated by the swordsman Quan Zong and an assortment of
peons. Defeat all of the enemies to open the gate, avoiding the archers' shots
as you do.
You'll meet Ling Tong in Area 4. He'll get lots of support from various peons,
an Air Splitter, Rapid Ballistae, Turrets, and Xu Sheng. Deal with Xu Sheng and
any nearby peons or machines, then hit Ling Tong hard and fast. He'll go into
Fury Mode after losing a quarter of his life, but he'll fall soon enough if you
keep up the pressure. Beating him will open the gate and net you the bonus if
you're fast enough.
When you enter Area 5, Zhou Fang will reveal that his defection was one of Lu
Xun's ploys and turn on you. Beat the stuffing out of the double-crosser, who
will enter Fury Mode at 75% life, then go after Lu Xun. There are lots of dag-
ger peons in the area, along with two Air Splitters, some Turrets, and a Mighty
Tower in the north, so you may want to mop some of them up first. Lu Xun, like
Zhou Fang, will enter Fury Mode after losing 25% of his life, so be ready.
If you're trying to find everything, you'll have to replay the battle and take
the west path out of Area 1 this time. This will bring you to Area 6, where you
will find stone slabs on top of geysers, flying melee peons and archers, Air
Splitters, Ballistae, and Rapid Ballistae. Use the slabs as stepping stones to
make it across, and destroy the Sky Tower in the northern part of the area if
the peons annoy you too much.
Area 7 is full of Tigers and melee peons, both of whom are empowered by a Fire
Tower and a Swift Tower. The Fire Tower is in the northeast, on a ledge in the
middle of the poison marsh. The Swift Tower is on a rocky outcropping in the
southwest, and an outcropping directly across from it houses a red crate that
contains the Legend of Cao Ren. Grab it and avoid the geysers around the north
exit as you leave.
The ground is not a nice place to be in Area 8. It's covered with geysers and
bamboo stakes, and there's poison marshland in the west. In addition, the Fire
Tower in the east and the Sky Tower in the northwest allow the peons here to
menace you. Destroy the Air Splitters, then use the hovering platforms to avoid
the traps as you progress. The platforms will fall soon after you step on them,
so make haste.
Area 9 is a winding path full of melee peons, archers, rolling boulders, Air
Splitters, and Ballistae. Zhou Fang will appear here and turn on you when he
realizes that you didn't fall for his ploy. Took him long enough, didn't it?
Beat the crap out of him, then proceed to Area 5 and cut down Lu Xun to finish
the battle. Without Zhou Fang around, it'll be a little easier.
b. Battle of He Fei
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* Difficulty: 8/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Wu Reward: Ebony + 1300 G *
* Commander: Sun Quan Victory: Defeat Sun Quan *
* Battlefield: He Fei Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Victory within 5 minutes (Dark crystal + 650 G) *
* Unlocks: Battle of Jian Ye, Duel! Cao Pi *
* Map: 11 o-o *
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When you first see the map for this battle, you'll probably think that it's im-
possible to earn the bonus. It isn't, but it does require pinpoint timing and
advance knowledge of the route you want to take. Spring + Chi and items that
can restore your Fury will be a great help, so buy and equip some before the
battle if you intend to go for the bonus objective.
Area 1 is a clifftop path laden with peons, Ballistae, Catapult Troops, and an
Air Splitter. The Legend of Cao Pi is on the northwest side of the valley; jump
down and claim it, then take the high road to reach Area 2.
Area 2 is bisected by a wide river. You start on the south bank, and Zhou Tai
guards a checkpoint on the north bank...but if you have high-grade Spring Chi
and a full Fury gauge, you won't have to deal with him or any of the other foes
in the area. Simply climb to the top of the tower on the south bank, trigger
Fury Mode, and leap and dash to the east side of the north bank. The other op-
tion is to defeat Zhou Tai and all the troops in the area to clear the check-
point, which is far more time-consuming.
Area 3 contains peons, an Air Splitter, some Light Cannons, Turrets, and Sun
Quan. Knock him down to 50% life, and he'll flee. Chase after him.
Strong winds in Area 4 will blow you to the south as you use the boats to cross
the river. There are many archers and Light Cannons on the boats, so make your-
self a harder target by zigging and zagging.
Area 5 takes a little more time to clear. A river runs through here, and the
path to the next area is in the north. The doors are shut when you first enter,
and the only way to open them is by defeating all of the troops in the area.
Most of them use axes and shields, but there are some archers as well. Charge
attacks will break the guard of the melee fighters, who can then be beaten to a
pulp with combos. There are two Light Cannons on the north bank of the river,
and two Air Splitters and a Rapid Ballista in the towers on the south bank, so
you'll need to either destroy them or avoid their shots as you handle all the
peons. If you have any offensive items, this is the place to use them.
You'll meet Sun Quan again in Area 6, which is fortified with Firesnakes, Tur-
rets, a Light Cannon, and an Air Splitter. Attack Sun Quan until he flees, then
press on.
Take the high road past the archers, Ballista, Air Splitters, and Light Cannon
in Area 6 to reach Area 7, where Gan Ning will confront you. He's deadly with
his daggers, and his attacks will sometimes freeze you when the Water element
activates. The gate opens when you defeat him, but you may need to deal with
the Ballista, Light Cannon, Air Splitter, and Catapult Troops in the area if
they become too troublesome.
You'll meet Sun Quan again in Area 9, which is protected by two Light Cannons,
some peons, and several wall-mounted weapons. Sun Quan will flee when defeated;
follow him through the gate.
The spear peons, Air Splitters, and Catapult Troops in Area 10 are strengthened
by the Mighty and Earth Towers near the center. Break down the wall, smash the
towers, and avoid the shots of the Turrets as you hurry to the north.
When you finally corner Sun Quan in Area 11, he goes into Fury Mode. He has
Metal element on his attacks, which can stun you. Destroy the Juggernaut and
Arbalest Cart in the area first, then block and counter Sun Quan's attacks. As
long as you stay out of the poison marsh, you should be in good shape.
c. Battle of Jian Ye
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* Difficulty: 8/10 Time: 60 minutes *
* Enemy: Wu Reward: Monarch book + 1500 G *
* Commander: Sun Jian Victory: Defeat Sun Jian *
* Battlefield: Jian Ye Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 5 *
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As long as you don't get reckless at the end, the assault on the Wu capital is
manageable. Your first opponent here is Sun Ce, who appears in Area 1 with some
Light Cannons and peons with axes and shields for backup. Take him out and pro-
ceed north.
The female peons in Area 2 are the most exciting things there. Take a detour to
Area 3, which is full of male and female peons, sorcerers, and archers, and de-
stroy the wall to reach the Mighty Tower that strengthens them. Avoid the shots
of the Turrets and Tiger Cannons and shatter the crates, which hold some nice
materials, before returning to Area 3 and exiting north.
Sun Quan, two Light Cannons, and an assortment of male peons, female peons, and
archers can be found in Area 4. Defeat Sun Quan to open the gate and grab the
ointment from the pot. You'll need all your health and Fury for what lies be-
yond.
Sun Jian and the Wu Tiger await you in the northwest corner of Area 5. They
won't attack you right away, but Sun Ce and the Small Wu Tiger will. Stay near
the south or east walls of the area and avoid the Small Wu Tiger's leaps as you
fight Sun Ce. Sun Shang Xiang will join the battle when he falls, and Sun Quan
will appear after his sister is defeated. All three Sun siblings will enter
Fury Mode at half life, but as long as you don't attract the attention of Sun
Jian and the Wu Tiger, they're not that hard to take down individually.
When you defeat Sun Quan, the Small Wu Tiger will vanish and you'll be attacked
by the big Wu Tiger and Sun Jian, who will immediately go into Fury Mode. As
you did when fighting his children, avoid the Wu Tiger's attacks and focus en-
tirely on Sun Jian. He'll restore his life and return even stronger than before
when defeated; strike him down a second time to achieve victory.
d. Battle of Mt. Ding Jun
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* Difficulty: 7/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Shu Reward: Spiritstone (l) + 1200 G *
* Commander: Huang Zhong Victory: Defeat Huang Zhong *
* Battlefield: Mt. Ding Jun Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat Pang Tong (Sundrop + 600 G) *
* Unlocks: Battle of Wu Zhang Plains, Duel! Xiahou Yuan *
* Map: 1-2-3-5 *
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The Shu forces are trying to take what's rightfully yours. Defend it by heading
to Area 1 and destroying the Earth Tower in the southwest, which will make it
much easier to defeat Huang Zhong. Avoid or destroy the Firesnakes, Light Can-
nons, Spinning Blades, and Catapult Troops as you whittle him down, and use the
hovering platforms to climb the bluffs and reach the east gate.
Area 2 has a Wood Tower in the northwest and a Sky Tower in the center, both of
which should be promptly destroyed. Smash the two Juggernauts, slay the female
peons and archers, and avoid stepping in the poison marshes as you proceed to
the east.
Zhao Yun and Ma Chao will attack you in Area 3. Ma Chao has an Earth element on
his attacks, and both officers will enter Fury Mode at half life. Try to defeat
them individually, staying in the air when possible to give yourself more room
to dodge their attacks and those of the Catapult Troops and Light Cannons on
the ground. When both officers are defeated, the south gate will open.
There's a big lake in Area 4. Avoid falling in as you cut your way through the
Firesnakes, Catapult Troops, and Light Cannons, and you'll soon reach Area 5.
Huang Zhong and Pang Tong are here, and they have Spinning Blades and archers
to support them. Destroy the Earth Tower in the northwest to prevent yourself
from being bound to the ground, and climb the high cliff in the northwest to
find a red crate that contains the Legend of Xiahou Yuan. If Pang Tong follows
you, this is a good place to engage him; switch to your bow and start shooting.
At half life, he'll revitalize himself and enter Fury Mode; keep firing at the
not-so-beautiful butterfly to bring him down. Go after Huang Zhong next; he'll
revitalize himself and enter Fury Mode like Pang Tong, but he's not that deadly
as long as you stay close to him.
e. Battle of Wu Zhang Plains
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* Difficulty: 8/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Shu Reward: Rainbow cloth + 1300 G *
* Commander: Zhuge Liang Victory: Defeat Zhuge Liang *
* Battlefield: Wu Zhang Plains Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Destroy all mirror towers (King's amulet + 650 G) *
* Unlocks: Battle of Cheng Du, Duel! Sima Yi *
* Map: 8 *
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You'll run across Zhuge Liang in Area 1 of this battle, but he'll flee as soon
as you attack him. Thereafter, he'll frequently teleport between Areas 3, 4, 6,
and 7, staying in each place for a minute or so to maintain the magical field.
Naturally, undoing his hard work should be your first goal. Rush past the Light
Cannons, Strategists, and sorcerers in Area 1 and decide which of the Mirror
Towers you want to destroy first. If you choose the ones in Area 3 or 6, wait
until he leaves the area to be sure that he won't interrupt your battles with
the officers there.
Areas 2 and 5 are both fortified with Ballistae, Spinning Blades, and a Thunder
Tower in the center. Destroy the Thunder Towers and any machines that get in
your way as you work your way to your destination.
Area 3 is protected by some archers, two Arbalest Carts, and Yue Ying, all of
whom are strengthend by the Wood Tower atop the southwest cliff. Yue Ying will
enter Fury Mode after losing 25% of her life, but if you stay on top of her and
use melee attacks, she'll effectively be helpless. The Mirror Tower is in the
valley.
You'll find peons, a Supply Troop, and two Light Cannons in the towers in Area
4. There's a Fire Tower in the northeast and a Mirror Tower near the center.
Area 6 is a circular basin inhabited by Wolves and Wei Yan and protected by
two Light Cannons. Destroy the Mirror and Ice Towers near the center, then deal
with Wei Yan and his pets. He has Earth elemental attacks and will enter Fury
Mode after losing 25% of his life, so be ready to dash around like crazy if he
seals your jumping ability.
There's a high cliff with wooden platforms jutting from it in Area 7, and you
have to climb them to reach the Mirror Tower. Destroy the Earth Tower in the
north before starting your ascent, and avoid the attacks of the Spinning Blades
and sorcerers as you make your way up.
Once all of the Mirror Towers have been destroyed, head to Area 8 to confront
Zhuge Liang. You'll find sorcerers and four Light Cannons in the towers, and
Zhuge Liang will enter Fury Mode as soon as he sees you. Break open the red
crate in the northwest to find the Legend of Sima Yi, then switch to your bow
and fire away at Zhuge Liang. He'll trigger a rockslide and fully heal himself
at half life, and summon a phantom to fight with him as well. Dodge the rocks
and Zhuge Liang's projectiles as you continue to fire away. Defeat either one
of the two Zhuge Liangs, and victory is yours.
f. Battle of Cheng Du
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* Difficulty: 8/10 Time: 60 minutes *
* Enemy: Shu Reward: Monarch book + 1500 G *
* Commander: Liu Bei Victory: Defeat Liu Bei *
* Battlefield: Cheng Du Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: Da Ji's Schemes *
* Map: 5 *
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It's time to take the battle to Shu's capital city! This is a straightforward
battle, but the finale can be difficult. You can make things easier by bringing
along some protective scrolls.
There's a high cliff with wooden platforms jutting from it in Area 1. Climb
the platforms and avoid the attacks of the peons and Light Cannons to reach the
exit.
Follow the walkway past the archers and the Firesnakes in Area 2. If a segment
starts collapsing, jump aside to avoid being plunged into the drink.
There's another walkway in Area 3, which is made hazardous by two Light Can-
nons, two Juggernauts, and several archers. One of the Juggernauts guards the
exit to Area 4, where you'll be faced with Light Cannons, Spinning Blades, and
peons under Zhang Fei's command. Guan Yu will take the battlefield when Zhang
Fei is defeated; cut him down to open the gate to your destination.
Liu Bei and his brothers make their stand in Area 5, and they've got a furious
Zhuge Liang and the Shu Dragon to help them. Zhuge Liang will say prayers that
inflict status ailments on you, so make him your first target. After shooting
him full of arrows, attack Guan Yu and Zhang Fei while avoiding the lightning
shots and fiery breath of the Shu Dragon. If you have any protective scrolls,
use them to defend yourself from the three brothers' attacks. Liu Bei will en-
ter Fury Mode when attacked, so try to save him for last. He will return with
full life and increased strength after being defeated, so press the assault un-
til he falls.
F. Chapter 6
Clearing the Battles of Jian Ye and Cheng Du earns you Meng De's Manual and the
ability to change to any of the Wu or Shu characters at the Shrine. You'll also
be able to play through the battles normally available to Wu and Shu, albeit
with a scaled-up difficulty. The land will be united under the banner of Wei,
and you can celebrate a job well done as you sit back and watch the ending...
...but wait! Lu Bu's insatiable hunger for battle has brought him back from the
underworld, and he's leading a new army on a rampage across the land. Only by
combining their strength can the heroes of the Three Kingdoms bring an end to
his bloodthirsty ways once and for all!
1. Requests
a. Black Storm
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* Difficulty: 8/10 Time: 15 minutes *
* Enemy: Lu Bu Reward: Gold thread + 1200 G *
* Commander: None Victory: Defeat all enemies *
* Battlefield: Chang Ban Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Destroy all chests (Gold fang + 600 G) *
* Unlocks: Sealing Death Phoenix, Duel! Lu Bu *
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The battlefield here is a big bridge like the one at Chang Ban. There are four
Light Cannons on the islands that respawn when destroyed, and the enemies come
at you in five waves. You must eliminate all of the enemies that appear in a
wave to trigger the appearance of the next wave.
The 1st wave consists of two dagger peons and two sword peons.
The 2nd wave consists of five dagger peons and one set of Spinning Blades.
The 3rd wave consists of two cudgel peons and two sorcerers.
The 4th wave consists of three spear peons, one archer, and Gao Shun.
The 5th wave consists of two Juggernauts, two spear peons, one sorcerer, and
Zhang Liao. Defeat the enemies in this wave to finish the battle.
It's not very hard at all, and the bonus is one of the easiest in the game to
acquire. There's one crate on the north bank, one on the south bank, and one on
a western island, and a red crate on the northeast island that holds the Legend
of Lu Bu. Break all four of them before finishing the battle, and the bonus is
yours.
b. Bewitching Land
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* Difficulty: 9/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Yellow Turbans Reward: Mage spirit + 1500 G *
* Commander: Zhao Hong Victory: Defeat Zhao Hong *
* Battlefield: Guang Zong Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat all sorcerers (Giant talon + 750 G) *
* Unlocks: Duel! Cao Cao *
* Map: 5 4 *
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Your last battle with the Yellow Turbans begins in an area full of moving plat-
forms, peons, and Thunderstrikes. There's a Sky Tower in the northeast and a
sorcerer in the northwest, both of which you should deal with before leaving
Area 1.
The bridge over the river in Area 2 leads you to a slope covered with rolling
boulders. There are Ballistae, archers, and melee peons on the slope as well,
and a sorcerer near the alcove closest to the bridge. Shoot him and advance up
the slope.
Area 3 is full of Thunderstrikes, Rapid Ballistae, and peons. The last of the
sorcerers is in the south; shoot him down to earn the bonus.
You'll be attacked by Thunderstrikes, peons, and Han Zhong upon entering Area
4. Break the crate in the southeast to find the Legend of Cao Cao and defeat
Han Zhong to find the gate key.
After opening the gate in Area 1, you'll be able to enter Area 5. You'll find
Zhao Hong on the highest cliff here, and Sun Zhong, Rapid Ballistae, Turrets,
and peons on the cliffs below. Watch for falling comets and make good use of
Fury Mode when you're able, and you'll soon vanquish the last of the Yellow
Turban officers.
c. Manipulation
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* Difficulty: 9/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Allies Reward: Ancient stone + 1500 G *
* Commander: Pang Tong Victory: Defeat all Officers *
* Battlefield: Cheng Du Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat Cao Ren unharmed (Phantom statue + 750 G) *
* Unlocks: Duel! Liu Bei *
* Map: 2 *
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This is a short battle, but you'll be fighting lots of officers here. Consider
equipping an Anthrostrike Chi before the battle, which will allow you to clean
their clocks in Fury Mode.
Cao Ren and some Hawks will assault you in Area 1. Cao Ren has good reach and
an Earth element on his attacks, so stay away from him and weaken him with
poison arrows before moving in to finish him in melee combat. When he collapses
or one minute elapses, Xu Zhu will join the battle. He has a Water element on
his attacks and can do some serious damage if he freezes you, so using the same
tactics that you used to defeat Cao Ren will help you prevail. Pang Tong will
appear when Xu Zhu goes down for the count or another minute elapses; switch to
your bow to take him down. Before moving on to the next area, break open the
southwest crate to find the Legend of Liu Bei.
Pang Tong reappears with Lu Meng and Huang Gai in Area 2, and the three of them
will attack you together with some Hawks and the Ballistae and Rapid Ballistae
in the towers. Make judicious use of Fury Mode, use arrows to weaken Lu Meng
and Huang Gai before closing in for the kill, and try to take down one enemy at
a time. Defeat all three officers, and victory is yours.
d. Zenith Tower
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* Difficulty: 9/10 Time: 30 minutes *
* Enemy: Allies Reward: Arcane wood + 1800 G *
* Commander: None Victory: Defeat all Officers *
* Battlefield: Luo Yang Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat Huangfu Song in 5 minutes (Ancient leaf + 900 G) *
* Unlocks: Duel! Sun Quan *
* Map: 10 *
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This battlefield has ten floors and pits on every floor after the first. If you
fall in a pit, you'll drop to the floor below, so be ready to jump and dash to
reach solid ground.
Areas 1, 4, and 7 all have the same layout. You'll be faced with archers, many
kinds of melee peons, Firesnakes, Turrets, and Tiger Cannons on each floor, and
you'll have to destroy two Spinning Blades to access the stairs. Be especially
careful of the explosive floors in Areas 4 and 7; they'll leave behind pits if
you trigger them.
Areas 2, 5, and 8 all have the same layout. There's a huge moving platform over
the central pit that will shoot fireballs in every direction as it slowly rises
and falls, and ramps leading up either side of the room. There are many weapons
mounted on the walls beside the ramps, and peons that can fly thanks to the Sky
Towers in the southeast corner. The northwest corner harbors a Mighty Tower in
Area 2, a Shell Tower in Area 5, and a Swift Tower in Area 8, and you'll have
to destroy three Spinning Blades in each area to access the stairs.
Areas 3, 6, and 9 all have the same layout, which proves that the architect who
designed this tower was as lazy as he was devious. A pit surrounds a pillar in
the center of each room, which is covered with Turrets or Tiger Cannons. There
are also several peons and an officer on each floor: a bow-wielding Huangfu
Song in Area 3, a staff-wielding Zhang Lu in Area 6, and a polearm-wielding
Gongsun Zan in Area 9. Defeat the officer and the two Spinning Blades to access
the stairs, and don't forget to collect the Legend of Sun Quan from the crate
in the northwest corner of Area 9.
Area 10 has a layout similar to Areas 2, 5, and 8, save for the Shell Tower in
the southeast and the Mighty Tower in the northwest. He Jin, Yuan Shao, Gongsun
Zan, and Zhang Lu will assault you on this floor, and it can be hard to survive
their combined attacks. Try to focus on the melee fighters first and attack the
officers one at a time. If you have the Anthrostrike Chi equipped, trigger Fury
Mode and do as much damage as you can to an officer of choice before the others
start ganging up on you, then fall back and repeat. You may have to use a few
items to make it out of this one alive.
Clearing this battle unlocks Yuan Shao as a playable character.
2. Battle Quests
a. Sealing Death Phoenix
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* Difficulty: 9/10 Time: 60 minutes *
* Enemy: Lu Bu Reward: Wraith cloth + 2000 G *
* Commander: Death Phoenix Victory: Defeat Death Phoenix *
* Battlefield: Xu Chang Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: Sealing Death Tiger *
* Map: 1 *
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Lu Bu's evil influence has corrupted the Wei guardian, and it's up to you to
seal it away. In addition to Death Phoenix, you'll face Lu Bu and Diao Chan in
this battle, both of whom are permanently in Fury Mode and become even stronger
at half life. Lu Bu's attacks have a Dark element, which can prevent you from
using Fury Mode or items for several seconds; and Diao Chan's attacks have a
Light element, which reduces your defense. You can defeat them if you want to
attack Death Phoenix without distractions, but Lu Bu will revive himself every
few minutes and come after you again. It won't be easy.
If your Academy's level is maxed out, there's a way to make this battle much
easier. Before starting, buy and equip the following Chi and items:
Immortal
Last Stand +
Seal Resist
5 Fury Pills +
1 Zen Elixir ++
If your Academy is too low in level, substitute Invert +, Anthrostrike +, and
Aero + Chi to achieve a similar effect. Lu Bu will be able to set you back if
he inflicts Seal status on you, so don't give him the chance.
With either of these setups, you'll be impossible to kill as long as you remain
in Fury Mode. The Last Stand + Chi will make your attacks stronger as your life
decreases, and the Seal Resist is a safety precaution against Lu Bu's attacks.
If his Dark element takes effect when you're one hit away from death, you've
got a big problem.
Before entering Area 1, use a Zen Elixir to max out your Fury. Activate Fury
Mode as Lu Bu and Diao Chan approach, then use a Fury Pill to stop your Fury
from decreasing. Wail on Lu Bu and Diao Chan until they fall, then hit Death
Phoenix with everything you've got. If your Fury gets low, either pop another
Fury Pill or wait for Lu Bu to reappear and slay him again. Keep attacking the
guardian until you bring it down.
b. Sealing Death Tiger
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* Difficulty: 9/10 Time: 60 minutes *
* Enemy: Lu Bu Reward: Wraith thread + 2000 G *
* Commander: Death Tiger Victory: Defeat Death Tiger *
* Battlefield: Jian Ye Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: Sealing Death Dragon *
* Map: 1 *
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Lu Bu's evil influence has corrupted the Wu guardian, and it's up to you to
seal it away. In addition to Death Tiger, you'll face Lu Bu and Diao Chan in
this battle, both of whom are permanently in Fury Mode and become even stronger
at half life. Lu Bu's attacks have a Dark element, which can prevent you from
using Fury Mode or items for several seconds; and Diao Chan's attacks have a
Light element, which reduces your defense. You can defeat them if you want to
attack Death Tiger without distractions, but Lu Bu will revive himself every
few minutes and come after you again. It won't be easy.
If your Academy's level is maxed out, there's a way to make this battle much
easier. Before starting, buy and equip the following Chi and items:
Immortal
Last Stand +
Seal Resist
5 Fury Pills +
1 Zen Elixir ++
If your Academy is too low in level, substitute Invert +, Anthrostrike +, and
Aero + Chi to achieve a similar effect. Lu Bu will be able to set you back if
he inflicts Seal status on you, so don't give him the chance.
With either of these setups, you'll be impossible to kill as long as you remain
in Fury Mode. The Last Stand + Chi will make your attacks stronger as your life
decreases, and the Seal Resist is a safety precaution against Lu Bu's attacks.
If his Dark element takes effect when you're one hit away from death, you've
got a big problem.
Before entering Area 1, use a Zen Elixir to max out your Fury. Activate Fury
Mode as Lu Bu and Diao Chan approach, then use a Fury Pill to stop your Fury
from decreasing. Wail on Lu Bu and Diao Chan until they fall, then hit Death
Tiger with everything you've got. If your Fury gets low, either pop another
Fury Pill or wait for Lu Bu to reappear and slay him again. Keep attacking the
guardian until you bring it down. Due to Death Tiger's erratic movements, you
may have an easier time fighting it if you stay on the ground.
c. Sealing Death Dragon
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* Difficulty: 9/10 Time: 60 minutes *
* Enemy: Lu Bu Reward: Arcane charm + 2000 G *
* Commander: Death Dragon Victory: Defeat Death Dragon *
* Battlefield: Cheng Du Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: From the Depths *
* Map: 1 *
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Lu Bu's evil influence has corrupted the Shu guardian, and it's up to you to
seal it away. In addition to Death Dragon, you'll face Lu Bu and Diao Chan in
this battle, both of whom are permanently in Fury Mode and become even stronger
at half life. Lu Bu's attacks have a Dark element, which can prevent you from
using Fury Mode or items for several seconds; and Diao Chan's attacks have a
Light element, which reduces your defense. You can defeat them if you want to
attack Death Dragon without distractions, but Lu Bu will revive himself every
few minutes and come after you again. To make matters worse, there are Heavy
Ballistae in each corner that fire three-shot spreads. It won't be easy.
If your Academy's level is maxed out, there's a way to make this battle much
easier. Before starting, buy and equip the following Chi and items:
Immortal
Last Stand +
Seal Resist
5 Fury Pills +
1 Zen Elixir ++
If your Academy is too low in level, substitute Invert +, Anthrostrike +, and
Aero + Chi to achieve a similar effect. Lu Bu will be able to set you back if
he inflicts Seal status on you, so don't give him the chance.
With either of these setups, you'll be impossible to kill as long as you remain
in Fury Mode. The Last Stand + Chi will make your attacks stronger as your life
decreases, and the Seal Resist is a safety precaution against Lu Bu's attacks.
If his Dark element takes effect when you're one hit away from death, you've
got a big problem.
Before entering Area 1, use a Zen Elixir to max out your Fury. Activate Fury
Mode as Lu Bu and Diao Chan approach, then use a Fury Pill to stop your Fury
from decreasing. Lu Bu will inflict status ailments on you as Diao Chan heals
him, so defeat Diao Chan first and Lu Bu second. Dismantle the Heavy Ballistae,
then hit Death Dragon with everything you've got. If your Fury gets low, either
pop another Fury Pill or wait for Lu Bu to reappear and slay him again. Keep
attacking the guardian until you bring it down.
d. From the Depths
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* Difficulty: 10/10 Time: 60 minutes *
* Enemy: Lu Bu Reward: Heaven gem + 2500 G *
* Commander: Lu Bu Victory: Defeat Lu Bu *
* Battlefield: Xia Pi Defeat: Die 3 times *
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* Bonus: Defeat Diao Chan (Ancient crystal + 1250 G) *
* Defeat Black Lu & White Diao (Sky garment + 1250 G) *
* Unlocks: Orochi X Resurrection *
* Map: 1 *
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With all three guardians sealed away and free from Lu Bu's influence, it's time
to take the fight to Lu Bu himself. This is the battle to end all battles, so
don't hold anything back!
Lu Bu and Diao Chan both ride phoenixes in this battle - respectively, Black Lu
and White Diao. They're held aloft by the winds created by the Storm Towers,
two of which are on the ground floor and two of which are on each of the two
ramps. The only other threats here are Light Cannons and some scattered peons.
Destroy all six Storm Towers, and the phoenixes will vanish. Although this is
the easiest way to be rid of their breath weapons and wind bombs, you won't be
able to earn the second bonus unless you defeat the two phoenixes in battle. I
don't personally feel that it's worth the trouble, but if you're determined to
try for it, the best time to target White Diao is after dismounting and elimi-
nating Diao Chan. Black Lu is harder to take down without the same Chi and item
combo I recommended for the guardian battles, because Lu Bu will be wailing on
you incessantly as you attack his mount. Take pains to avoid hitting him, be-
cause he'll die much more quickly than Black Lu does.
Regardless of what you choose to do about the phoenixes, you should defeat Diao
Chan before turning your attention to Lu Bu. You've fought and beaten him many
times before, and you have much better weapons and Chi than you did the first
time you faced him, so you should be perfectly capable of doing it again. Hit
him with everything you've got, and he'll perish soon enough.
Clearing this battle unlocks Lu Bu as a playable character and earns you the
Book of Illusions. You'll be treated to a short ending, after which you'll be
free to replay old battles, build up new characters, and search for any special
items you haven't found yet. The war may be over, but there's still plenty of
work to be done.
Congratulations! You have proven yourself a true hero of the Three Kingdoms!
G. Special Battles
1. Legends
These battles pit you against individual generals, rulers, and other important
figures from the Three Kingdoms period, all of whom have surprises in store for
you. You won't get materials from any of the enemies in these battles, but the
prizes you earn for winning can be used to craft the most powerful weapons in
the game. Fight hard and be ready for anything!
a. Duel! Xiahou Dun
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* Difficulty: 5/10 Time: 10 minutes *
* Enemy: None Reward: Fealty dagger + 800 G *
* Commander: Xiahou Dun Victory: Defeat Xiahou Dun *
* Battlefield: Arena Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 1 *
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Xiahou Dun will fight you in a town. He starts alone, but he'll soon be backed
up by dagger-wielding peons. Deplete his life, and he'll come back in Fury Mode
with two Blade Carts to assist him. Disable the Blade Carts, then beat him down
until he restores his life again. This time, he'll call in Xiahou En, Cheng Yu,
and Jia Xu to support him. Jia Xu can easily be defeated with your bow, and the
polearm-wielding Xiahou En should be your next target. Dodge Cheng Yu's arrows
and Xiahou Dun's strikes as you defeat him with melee attacks, and use the same
method to dispatch Cheng Yu. With no one to support him, Xiahou Dun will be a
much more manageable adversary.
b. Duel! Dian Wei
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* Difficulty: 5/10 Time: 10 minutes *
* Enemy: None Reward: E Lai chain + 800 G *
* Commander: Dian Wei Victory: Defeat Dian Wei *
* Battlefield: Arena Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: N/A *
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The duel with Cao Cao's most feared bodyguard isn't as brutal as some of the
others. Destroy the four Turrets and avoid the exploding floors while avoiding
Dian Wei's attacks, then pound him into oblivion. He'll restore his life and
reappear in Fury Mode with four peons, who will respawn when defeated. He has a
Fire element on his weapon now, so don't let him juggle you. If you have a bow
with a Wood Orb attached, snipe him from a distance to poison him, then block
his attacks and counter with melee attacks when he closes in on you. When he's
down to half life, he'll call for help from Xu Yi and Xiahou De, both of whom
will try to brain you with their cudgels. This is a great time to enter Fury
Mode, which should allow you to wipe out at least one of the officers without
too much difficulty. Once you've dealt with both of them, you'll be free to
handle Dian Wei as you choose.
If you sustain damage, a meatbun can be found in a pot in the southeast corner.
c. Duel! Sima Yi
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* Difficulty: 8/10 Time: 10 minutes *
* Enemy: None Reward: Schemer's attire + 1400 G *
* Commander: Sima Yi Victory: Defeat Sima Yi *
* Battlefield: Arena Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 1 *
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You'll face Sima Yi on a small island in the middle of a poison marsh. There
are four huge pillars on the island and sorcerers and Turrets that will fire on
you as you fight Sima Yi. His attacks have an Earth element and can do lots of
damage at close range, so stay away from him and attack him with arrows as much
as possible. When you defeat him, he'll return in Fury Mode with a clone. Keep
dashing and shooting, and try to stay away from the marsh. When one Sima Yi is
defeated, the other will heal himself. Keep jumping, dodging, and shooting to
bring him down.
d. Duel! Zhang Liao
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* Difficulty: 7/10 Time: 10 minutes *
* Enemy: None Reward: War teachings + 1200 G *
* Commander: Zhang Liao Victory: Defeat Zhang Liao *
* Battlefield: Arena Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 1 *
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You'll fight Zhang Liao in a small arena that contains eight stone pillars, and
he'll start the battle with Wang Lang and Guo Huai at his side. Both of them
use bows, so defeat them with melee attacks before making Zhang Liao your pri-
mary target. He'll revive in Fury Mode after you deplete his life, and he'll be
reinforced by two Blade Carts and a Juggernaut after losing 30% of his life.
Para Rods and Shield Scrolls will both be of great use to you as you tear them
apart; the former will render the machines immobile, and the latter will pro-
tect you from Zhang Liao's attacks while you focus on the machines. You'll have
a much easier time beating Zhang Liao once they're out of the picture.
e. Duel! Cao Cao
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* Difficulty: 9/10 Time: 10 minutes *
* Enemy: None Reward: Wei helmet + 1600 G *
* Commander: Cao Cao Victory: Defeat Cao Cao *
* Battlefield: Arena Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 2 *
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An arena with two areas in it? Astonishing! In spite of its unique layout and
high difficulty rating, this duel isn't as hard as you might think.
Area 1 contains Cao Cao, five peons, and four Tiger Cannons. Cao Cao has a Dark
element on his attacks; avoid them and destroy the Tiger Cannons before going
after him. The gate to the next area will open when Cao Cao is defeated.
Cao Cao appears in Fury Mode in Area 2, and brings along lots of friends to
help him in the fight. They include a Blade Cart and some Spinning Blades as
well as sorcerers and peons. Destroy the machines, then focus your attacks on
Cao Cao. Reduce his life to zero, and your work is done. There's a meatbun in
the central eastern pot if you need it.
f. Duel! Xu Zhu
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* Difficulty: 6/10 Time: 10 minutes *
* Enemy: None Reward: Tiger fool ring + 1000 G *
* Commander: Xu Zhu Victory: Defeat Xu Zhu *
* Battlefield: Arena Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: N/A *
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Xu Zhu starts alone on the bridge at the top of the mountain, but he gets rein-
forced by Cao Hong, Niu Jin, Xu Yi, and four peons - all of whom use cudgels -
once you get close to him. His attacks have a Water element, so do your best to
avoid getting frozen and smashed as you defeat his subordinates. After his life
is depleted, he'll return in Fury Mode with full life, and he'll restore it a
second time and get Thunderstrike backup when you knock him down to half life.
Keep up the pressure until the fat man falls.
g. Duel! Xiahou Yuan
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* Difficulty: 7/10 Time: 10 minutes *
* Enemy: None Reward: Sharp arrow + 1200 G *
* Commander: Xiahou Yuan Victory: Defeat Xiahou Yuan *
* Battlefield: Arena Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 1 *
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In spite of the unwelcoming terrain, this duel is deceptively easy. It takes
place in a poison marsh with a large central island, which is where Xiahou Yuan
starts. Destroy the three Ballistae on top of the plateaus before approaching
him, and lure him away from the archer reinforcements that appear when he gets
damaged. Deplete his life, and he'll return in Fury Mode with Water elemental
attacks. Stay close to him and keep him away from the central island, and he'll
go down in no time at all.
h. Duel! Xu Huang
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* Difficulty: 6/10 Time: 10 minutes *
* Enemy: None Reward: Warrior's blade + 1000 G *
* Commander: Xu Huang Victory: Defeat Xu Huang *
* Battlefield: Arena Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: N/A *
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Xu Huang, along with a Juggernaut and three Ballistae, can be found in a fort
in the northernmost part of the battlefield. If you destroy the machines, peons
will appear in their place. The first two times you deplete half of Xu Huang's
life, he'll restore it; he'll summon a sword-wielding Xiahou Hui the first time
and a cudgel-wielding Dian Man the second time this happens. He'll also enter
Fury Mode and gain a Wood element on his weapon. Defeat Xu Huang's helpers as
they appear and avoid his attacks as best you can until you're ready to take
him out. There aren't many healing items in the area to help you recover from
the poison damage he can do, so it's a good idea to bring some along in case of
an emergency.
i. Duel! Zhang He
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* Difficulty: 8/10 Time: 10 minutes *
* Enemy: None Reward: Beautiful art + 1400 G *
* Commander: Zhang He Victory: Defeat Zhang He *
* Battlefield: Arena Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 1 *
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Zhang He has nothing but melee peons to fight alongside him at the beginning of
the duel, but he'll be reinforced by two clones when you damage him. Focus on
one of them at a time, because the other two will be fully healed and go into
Fury Mode when the first one falls. Spinning Blades will also appear. The Fire
element on Zhang He's attacks is nothing to be afraid of as long as he and his
clone don't team up on you, so stay in the air and dodge frequently to protect
yourself. When the second Zhang He falls, the third will be fully healed and
get sorcerer reinforcements. Go all out on Zhang He and bring him to his knees.
j. Duel! Cao Ren
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* Difficulty: 7/10 Time: 10 minutes *
* Enemy: None Reward: Sturdy armor + 1200 G *
* Commander: Cao Ren Victory: Defeat Cao Ren *
* Battlefield: Arena Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: N/A *
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Cao Ren begins the duel with melee peons, two Turrets, and two Tiger Cannons on
his side. He has an Earth element on his attacks, which can temporarily prevent
you from jumping. Clean the walls, then attack Cao Ren. Upon defeat, he'll re-
turn in Fury Mode with full life. You may want to bring a Solis Orb to help you
punch through his defense. At half life, he'll fully heal himself and call in
Zhen Ji to help him. Deal with her first, then finish off Cao Ren to win.
k. Duel! Cao Pi
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* Difficulty: 8/10 Time: 10 minutes *
* Enemy: None Reward: Ice flower + 1400 G *
* Commander: Cao Pi Victory: Defeat Cao Pi *
* Battlefield: Arena Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 1 *
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Cao Pi, Zhen Ji, and some archers will attack you in a stone room filled with
explosive floors, two Turrets, and a Tiger Cannon. Zhen Ji will instantly re-
spawn with full life if defeated, so ignore her and scour the walls before you
go after Cao Pi. He'll restore his life when defeated, and he and his wife will
both enter Fury Mode. At 50% life, he'll revitalize himself one last time. Keep
him as far away from Zhen Ji as possible and wail on him until he gives in.
l. Duel! Zhen Ji
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* Difficulty: 6/10 Time: 10 minutes *
* Enemy: None Reward: Fancy ring + 1000 G *
* Commander: Zhen Ji Victory: Defeat Zhen Ji *
* Battlefield: Arena Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 1 *
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The only threats you face at the start of the battle are Zhen Ji, some peons,
and the three Ballistae in the towers. Clean the towers out if you can, then
attack Zhen Ji until she's down to half life. She'll refill it, gaining a Wood
element on her attacks and some backup in the form of Dian Man. This is a good
chance to take advantage of the towers; if you can climb on top of one, you'll
be able to attack Zhen Ji and Dian Man with arrows or hit them with melee at-
tacks when they try to reach you. Defeat Dian Man and continue wailing on Zhen
Ji. She'll once again refill her life when she's halfway to defeat, this time
calling in a pike-wielding Hao Zhao and a bow-wielding Xun Yu. Again, take ad-
vantage of the towers if you can jump high enough to reach the top. Xun Yu's
attacks are easier to avoid, so take care of Hao Zhao before going after his
arrow-shooting comrade. Once they're both out of the picture, go back to work
on Zhen Ji and keep the pressure on until she submits.
A meatbun can be found in the pot up north. If you're worried about Zhen Ji's
poisonous lashes, bring some extra healing items with you.
m. Duel! Diao Chan
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* Difficulty: 3/10 Time: 10 minutes *
* Enemy: None Reward: Royal erhu + 500 G *
* Commander: Diao Chan Victory: Defeat Diao Chan *
* Battlefield: Arena Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 1 *
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It's a one-on-one fight between you and Diao Chan...and a slew of handmaidens,
a few of whom have bows. Some duel! She has some other surprises up her sleeve,
as well.
The area in which you fight Diao Chan is a valley sprinkled with huge stone
plateaus. Use these to separate groups of handmaidens from their companions if
they become too numerous or aggressive for comfort. Diao Chan is fast, but not
very strong. Attack her whenever she leaves herself open. She'll disappear when
she loses half her life, and Dong Zhuo will appear to protect her. He's much
slower than Diao Chan, so punish his lack of speed or block and counter his at-
tacks as appropriate.
When Dong Zhuo falls, Diao Chan will come back in Fury Mode. She's extremely
dangerous in the air now, so try to stay on the ground and fight defensively or
enter Fury Mode yourself if your gauge is full. She'll disappear again after
being weakened, and Lu Bu will take the battlefield in her stead. He's not as
scary when he can't enter Fury Mode and doesn't have Bi Xie to back him up, so
stand your ground and take him down. Diao Chan, still in Fury Mode, will make a
final appearance when he falls. Finish her off and claim your reward.
If you need them, there are two meatbuns in a pot near the southeast corner.
n. Duel! Lu Bu
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* Difficulty: 8/10 Time: 10 minutes *
* Enemy: None Reward: Warrior plume + 1400 G *
* Commander: Lu Bu Victory: Defeat Lu Bu *
* Battlefield: Arena Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 1 *
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The most feared warrior in China attacks you with help from two Tiger Cannons,
two Spinning Blades, and an assortment of peons with axes and shields. As per
usual, clean the walls before you fight him. He has Dark elemental attacks, so
be ready to flee if he locks your ability to use Fury Mode and items. When you
defeat him, he'll return in Fury Mode, and he'll heal himself and call forth a
clone at 50% life. Defeat them both to win. If the battle gives you too much
trouble, buy some Shield Scrolls to make things much easier.
o. Duel! Dong Zhuo
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* Difficulty: 5/10 Time: 10 minutes *
* Enemy: None Reward: Splendid grail + 800 G *
* Commander: Dong Zhuo Victory: Defeat Dong Zhuo *
* Battlefield: Arena Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 1 *
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Dong Zhuo initially appears with two Air Splitters, two Turrets, and a sizable
body of agile female troops to back him up. Destroy the machines, then go after
the fat man. The first several times you damage him, he'll disappear and reap-
pear with full life a few seconds later. This tactic can eat up quite a bit of
time and leave you in a difficult position later in the battle, so ignore the
peons and focus on doing as much damage to Dong Zhuo as you can. If you brought
any offensive items into the battle, this is the time to use them.
Eventually, Dong Zhuo will appear in Fury Mode with Li Jue and Hua Xiong at his
side. Instead of being intimidated, rejoice, because this means that the fight
is almost over. Take down Li Jue and Hua Xiong individually, sniping them and
fleeing if you don't want to risk getting triple-teamed by the two of them and
Dong Zhuo. When you engage him, try to keep the fight in the air, where he's
less dangerous and you have more room to dodge his attacks. If they hit you,
they may temporarily disable your ability to jump, so be warned.
There are a couple of pots on the battlefield that contain meatbuns, so break
them open if you need them.
p. Duel! Yuan Shao
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* Difficulty: 4/10 Time: 10 minutes *
* Enemy: None Reward: Noble treasure + 600 G *
* Commander: Yuan Shao Victory: Defeat Yuan Shao *
* Battlefield: Arena Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 1 *
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The city in which this duel takes place is populated by Yuan Shao and a bunch
of peons. Wail on the arrogant noble, who will refill his life and enter Fury
Mode after losing half of it. He'll conjure two clones after being hit, and a
Blade Cart and some sorcerers shortly thereafter. Stay on the rooftops or in
the air to avoid the carnage in the streets, and use a combination of melee and
missile attacks to defeat the clones and the real Yuan Shao one at a time. Give
yourself an extra edge by entering Fury Mode every time your gauge fills up. In
spite of having to beat your opponent three times to win, this fight seems less
difficult than the ones against Zhang Jiao or Diao Chan.
A pot just east of the southern gate contains meatbuns.
q. Duel! Zhang Jiao
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* Difficulty: 2/10 Time: 10 minutes *
* Enemy: None Reward: Yellow turban + 500 G *
* Commander: Zhang Jiao Victory: Defeat Zhang Jiao *
* Battlefield: Arena Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 1 *
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Before you even think about fighting this battle, make and equip the strongest
bow you can afford, and add a Wood element to it for good measure. All of the
enemies in this battle can fly, and you'll soon be ripping your hair out if you
try to face them without ranged weapons. Consider yourself warned.
Your enemies in this battle are Zhang Jiao, his doppelganger, two sorcerers,
and a boatload of Thunderstrikes. In addition, there are bamboo spear traps by
the entrance to the area, geysers in the far east, and a poisonous marsh in the
southeast corner. There are high cliffs all over the battlefield, and these are
the best places to stand and fight. Try not to move too far from your battle-
ground of choice, or you'll risk attracting unwanted attention.
Your first priority should be to wipe out the sorcerers and any Thunderstrikes
in the immediate area. This will allow you to focus on Zhang Jiao and his dop-
pelganger, who will fly after you and harry you with fireballs as you attack
their minions. Use your bow against them, and abuse the midair recovery option
if they knock you down. If you fall prone, they'll incinerate you before you
have a chance to get back on your feet.
Once you've defeated both Zhang Jiaos, they'll reappear in Fury Mode and the
hard part will begin. From the time you defeat either Zhang Jiao, you'll have
about 10 seconds to finish off the other one. If you don't, he'll revive his
fallen double with full life. Of course, they won't just stand there and let
you turn them into pincushions; they'll be dashing about nonstop and hurling
fireballs at you all the while. Stay in the air and spam the dash button to
avoid their attacks, keeping a bead on either Zhang Jiao or his doppelganger
and firing at him all the while. When your mark is one or two arrows away from
death, switch targets and finish off the other one. Then turn your attention to
the weakened Zhang Jiao and deplete the last fraction of his life. Enter Fury
Mode to speed up the process if you can. There's a fair amount of luck involved
in this portion of the battle, but it's far from impossible.
Mercifully, there are two pots in this battle that contain two meatbuns each.
One can be found on the islet in the middle of the marsh, and the other is in a
small alcove just past the bamboo spears.
2. OROCHI 2
These battles challenge you to overcome the supernatural antagonists of the
Warriors Orochi series. They're mighty foes who won't fall easily, so expect a
good fight when you confront them.
a. Orochi's Ambition
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* Difficulty: 4/10 Time: 15 minutes *
* Enemy: Orochi Reward: Fireruby + 800 G *
* Commander: Orochi Victory: Defeat Orochi *
* Battlefield: Arena Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: N/A *
* Map: 1 *
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This battle is harder than it looks at first glance. Orochi is your opponent,
and the only other foes in his chamber are four melee peons and three Tiger
Cannons. Clear them all out, then set foot on Orochi's dais to draw him out. He
has insane defense and quite a bit of offensive power, but he's less dangerous
in the air than he is on the ground. You might be able to chip away at his life
if you have a strong enough bow, but if not, you'll have to block and counter
his combos in melee combat.
Naturally, the Serpent King isn't one to gracefully admit defeat. He restores
his life and returns for a second round, summoning clones of Liu Bei, Cao Cao,
and Sun Jian to fight beside him. This part of the battle is utterly insane,
and will likely give you problems unless you have several teammates or a large
stockpile of recovery items. The best advice I can offer is to defeat the three
rulers one at a time, entering Fury Mode as needed, and then deal with Orochi.
Bringing a Shield Scroll to protect you from your foes' attacks will make for a
much easier fight.
The pot in the northern chamber contains one meatbun. Be thankful for small
favors.
b. Orochi X Resurrection
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* Difficulty: 10/10 Time: 15 minutes *
* Enemy: Orochi Reward: Ancient stone + 2000 G *
* Commander: Orochi X Victory: Defeat Orochi X *
* Battlefield: Arena Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: N/A *
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Before attempting this battle, equip the Anthrostrike + Chi. If it hasn't yet
proven its worth, it will do so in this battle.
The duel with the resurrected and empowered Orochi takes place on a big bridge.
Wolves stalk across it, and there are Light Cannons on the islands off to the
sides. Destroy these first, then attack Orochi X. He has a Dark element on his
attacks and can do tremendous damage with his massive blasts of darkness, so be
cautious. It's easier to dodge them if you stay on the ground, maintain a fair
distance, and attack Orochi X when he leaves himself open. Deplete his life,
and he'll return with Lu Bu, Diao Chan, Dong Zhuo, and sorcerer and peon rein-
forcements. Run from the mob and whittle them down with arrows before closing
in for the finishing blows, or use the Last Stand + and Immortal Chi combo with
Fury Pills to pummel them all into oblivion. Once Lu Bu, Diao Chan, and Dong
Zhuo have been annihilated, you'll be free to focus on Orochi X. Continue to
avoid his attacks and strike back whenever you have an opening, and eventually
he will admit defeat.
c. Kiyomori Taira's Fury
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* Difficulty: 6/10 Time: 15 minutes *
* Enemy: Orochi Reward: Aegis charm + 1200 G *
* Commander: Kiyomori Taira Victory: Defeat Kiyomori Taira *
* Battlefield: Arena Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: N/A *
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All of the enemies in this duel are strengthened by a Swift Tower and a Thunder
Tower, both of which you should find and destroy as you climb to the top of the
central peak. Clear the area of Spinning Blades, Air Splitters, and sorcerers,
then start whittling down Kiyomori Taira. He has respectable defense and some
painful attacks, but he's less dangerous in the air than he is on the ground.
Stay airborne as much as possible while fighting him. Unlike the rest of the
duelists, he won't enter Fury Mode, restore his life, or call for help as he
weakens; deplete his life once, and the duel is over.
Two meatbuns can be found in a pot on the east cliff.
d. Da Ji's Schemes
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* Difficulty: 8/10 Time: 15 minutes *
* Enemy: Orochi Reward: Mystery charm + 1600 G *
* Commander: Da Ji Victory: Defeat Da Ji *
* Battlefield: Arena Defeat: Die once *
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* Bonus: None *
* Unlocks: N/A *
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Orochi's strategist confronts you on a battlefield filled with Thunderstrikes
and poison marshes. She has decent range with her orbs and can pull off some
devastating combos, and the Dark element on her attacks can prevent you from
using Fury Mode or items. Unless you enjoy the adrenaline rush of high stakes
melee combat, keep your distance from her and attack with your bow, staying in
the air as much as possible to minimize your chances of being poisoned. She'll
soon summon a clone; keep firing and never stop moving. When she's down to half
life, she'll revitalize her clone and herself and summon a second clone, giving
you three times the nine-tailed vixen to deal with. Continue shooting, jumping,
and dashing, and try to lure Da Ji and the clones together so that you can hit
more than one of them at a time with your arrows. You have to defeat all three
to win, but the fight becomes much more manageable when one of them drops. Ex-
pect your thumbs to be sore after this duel.
If you get damaged and have a moment to collect them, there are two meatbuns in
the pot up north.
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VIII. Officer Card List
The following is a list of the game's officer cards and their effects on the
town. I will continue to add to it as I find more cards or receive contribu-
tions from other players.
#001: Cao Cao
Attributes: Red, Lord
Effect: Blacksmith +30
#002: Cao Pi
Attributes: Blue, Lord
Effect: Academy +30
#003: Zhen Ji
Attributes: Black, Strategist
Effect: Storehouse +28
#004: Xiahou Dun
Attributes: Purple, Officer
Effect: Workshop +25
#005: Dian Wei
Attributes: Yellow, Officer
Effect: Market +25
#006: Xu Zhu
Attributes: White, Officer
Effect: Exchange +22
#007: Xiahou Yuan
Attributes: Green, Officer
Effect: Storehouse +20
#008: Zhang Liao
Attributes: Red, Officer
Effect: Workshop +20
#009: Xu Huang
Attributes: Blue, Strategist
Effect: Blacksmith +20
#010: Zhang He
Attributes: Yellow, Strategist
Effect: Academy +18
#011: Cao Ren
Attributes: Purple, Strategist
Effect: Market +18
#012: Sima Yi
Attributes: Black, Strategist
Effect: Exchange +18
#013: Guo Jia
Attributes: Green, Strategist
Effect: Storehouse +15
#014: Cao Zhang
Attributes: White, Officer
Effect: Blacksmith +15
#015: Cao Zhi
Attributes: Red, Strategist
Effect: Workshop +14
#016: Jia Xu
Attributes: Blue, Strategist
Effect: Academy +13
#017: Li Dian
Attributes: Black, Officer
Effect: Market +13
#018: Yue Jin
Attributes: Purple, Officer
Effect: Exchange +10
#019: Yu Jin
Attributes: Yellow, Officer
Effect: Storehouse +10
#020: Cao Hong
Attributes: White, Officer
Effect: Workshop +8
#021: Guo Huai
Attributes: Green, Strategist
Effect: Blacksmith +8
#022: Xiahou En
Attributes: Red, Officer
Effect: Academy +6
#023: Man Chong
Attributes: Blue, Strategist
Effect: Storehouse +6
#024: Niu Jin
Attributes: Yellow, Officer
Effect: Market +4
#025: Xiahou Shang
Attributes: Purple, Officer
Effect: Exchange +3
#026: Sun Jian
Attributes: Black, Lord
Effect: Storehouse +30
#027: Sun Ce
Attributes: Green, Lord
Effect: Workshop +30
#028: Sun Quan
Attributes: White, Lord
Effect: Academy +28
#029: Sun Shang Xiang
Attributes: Red, Officer
Effect: Blacksmith +25
#030: Zhou Yu
Attributes: Blue, Strategist
Effect: Storehouse +25
#031: Lu Xun
Attributes: Black, Strategist
Effect: Market +22
#032: Huang Gai
Attributes: Purple, Officer
Effect: Exchange +22
#033: Taishi Ci
Attributes: Yellow, Officer
Effect: Blacksmith +20
#034: Lu Meng
Attributes: White, Strategist
Effect: Academy +20
#035: Gan Ning
Attributes: Green, Officer
Effect: Storehouse +18
#036: Zhou Tai
Attributes: Red, Officer
Effect: Workshop +18
#037: Ling Tong
Attributes: Blue, Officer
Effect: Market +18
#038: Xiao Qiao
Attributes: Yellow, Strategist
Effect: Exchange +15
#039: Han Dang
Attributes: Purple, Officer
Effect: Storehouse +15
#040: Yu Fan
Attributes: Black, Strategist
Effect: Academy +14
#041: Zhu Ran
Attributes: Green, Officer
Effect: Workshop +13
#042: Jiang Qin
Attributes: White, Officer
Effect: Blacksmith +13
#043: Zhuge Jin
Attributes: Red, Strategist
Effect: Market +10
#044: Sun Xiu
Attributes: Blue, Strategist
Effect: Exchange +10
#045: Zhang Zhao
Attributes: Black, Strategist
Effect: Storehouse +8
#046: Chen Wu
Attributes: Purple, Officer
Effect: Academy +8
#047: Cheng Pu
Attributes: Yellow, Officer
Effect: Workshop +6
#048: Xue Zong
Attributes: White, Strategist
Effect: Blacksmith +6
#049: Ma Zhong
Attributes: Green, Officer
Effect: Market +4
#050: Lu Su
Attributes: Red, Strategist
Effect: Exchange +3
#051: Liu Bei
Attributes: Blue, Lord
Effect: Academy +30
#052: Guan Yu
Attributes: Yellow, Officer
Effect: Workshop +30
#053: Zhang Fei
Attributes: Purple, Officer
Effect: Storehouse +28
#054: Zhuge Liang
Attributes: Black, Strategist
Effect: Blacksmith +25
#055: Zhao Yun
Attributes: Green, Strategist
Effect: Market +25
#056: Ma Chao
Attributes: White, Officer
Effect: Exchange +22
#057: Huang Zhong
Attributes: Red, Strategist
Effect: Blacksmith +20
#058: Wei Yan
Attributes: Blue, Officer
Effect: Academy +20
#059: Pang Tong
Attributes: Black, Strategist
Effect: Storehouse +20
#060: Guan Ping
Attributes: Purple, Officer
Effect: Workshop +20
#061: Yue Ying
Attributes: Yellow, Strategist
Effect: Market +18
#062: Yi Ji
Attributes: White, Strategist
Effect: Storehouse +18
#063: Wang Ping
Attributes: Green, Officer
Effect: Exchange +15
#064: Yan Yan
Attributes: Red, Officer
Effect: Academy +15
#065: Gao Ding
Attributes: Blue, Officer
Effect: Blacksmith +14
#066: Zhou Cang
Attributes: Yellow, Officer
Effect: Workshop +13
#067: Zhang Bao
Attributes: Purple, Officer
Effect: Market +13
#068: Chen Shi
Attributes: Black, Officer
Effect: Storehouse +10
#069: Ma Su
Attributes: Green, Strategist
Effect: Exchange +10
#070: Ma Dai
Attributes: White, Officer
Effect: Academy +8
#071: Fei Yi
Attributes: Red, Strategist
Effect: Storehouse +8
#072: Mi Zhu
Attributes: Blue, Strategist
Effect: Workshop +6
#073: Meng Da
Attributes: Black, Officer
Effect: Blacksmith +6
#074: Lei Tong
Attributes: Purple, Officer
Effect: Market +4
#075: Liu Qi
Attributes: Yellow, Strategist
Effect: Exchange +3
#076: Lu Bu
Attributes: White, Officer
Effect: Blacksmith +30
#077: Diao Chan
Attributes: Green, Strategist
Effect: Academy +28
#078: Dong Zhuo
Attributes: Red, Lord
Effect: Storehouse +25
#079: Yuan Shao
Attributes: Blue, Lord
Effect: Market +25
#080: Zhang Jiao
Attributes: Yellow, Lord
Effect: Workshop +25
#081: Yuan Shu
Attributes: Purple, Lord
Effect: Blacksmith +20
#082: Wang Yun
Attributes: Black, Strategist
Effect: Academy +18
#083: Liu Zhang
Attributes: Green, Lord
Effect: Storehouse +18
#084: Liu Biao
Attributes: White, Lord
Effect: Market +16
#085: He Jin
Attributes: Red, Officer
Effect: Blacksmith +16
#086: Hua Xiong
Attributes: Blue, Officer
Effect: Academy +15
#087: Gao Shun
Attributes: Black, Officer
Effect: Workshop +14
#088: Huang Zu
Attributes: Purple, Officer
Effect: Storehouse +14
#089: Gongsun Zan
Attributes: Yellow, Officer
Effect: Exchange +13
#090: Huangfu Song
Attributes: White, Officer
Effect: Storehouse +10
#091: Chunyu Qiong
Attributes: Green, Officer
Effect: Academy +10
#092: Su Fei
Attributes: Red, Officer
Effect: Workshop +10
#093: Zhang Ren
Attributes: Blue, Strategist
Effect: Blacksmith +8
#094: Zhang Bao
Attributes: Yellow, Strategist
Effect: Market +8
#095: Zhang Liang
Attributes: Purple, Strategist
Effect: Storehouse +7
#096: Zhang Lu
Attributes: Black, Strategist
Effect: Academy +7
#097: Chen Gong
Attributes: Green, Strategist
Effect: Blacksmith +6
#098: Wen Chou
Attributes: White, Officer
Effect: Market +6
#099: Yan Liang
Attributes: Red, Officer
Effect: Workshop +5
#100: ?
Attributes:
Effect:
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IX. Questions & Answers
Q: Why a Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce FAQ for Wei?
A: It hadn't been done yet, and I wanted to include a lot of specific informa-
tion about the characters and battles available to one of the kingdoms. This
seemed like the best way to do it.
Q: How do you think DW: Strikeforce compares to the earlier DW games?
A: As I said earlier, I approve of most of the changes Koei made. They make the
game more customizable and keep it fresh without venturing too far outside of
familiar territory.
Q: You say you're happy with "most of" the changes. Which ones don't you like?
A: The controls. They don't translate very well to the PSP and often feel stiff
and unintuitive. The camera angle can make for some awkward fights, as well.
Q: Why didn't you include any information about the duels with Liu Bei and Sun
Quan in your FAQ?
A: They aren't necessary to attain 100% quest completion, and neither Liu Bei
nor Sun Quan belongs to the Kingdom of Wei. That kind of information belongs in
a walkthrough for Wu or Shu, or a comprehensive FAQ for the entire game.
Q: Who's your favorite character from Wei?
A: Xu Huang has been my favorite since DW3. However, I'm a big fan of Cao Cao
as well, and I used him to play through the game.
Q: Wei sucks! Cao Cao is evil incarnate, and Sima Yi's a backstabbing conniver
who wasn't fit to breathe the same air as Zhuge Liang!
A: That's not a question, though it certainly is questionable. If you really
believe those statements, I suggest you do a little more research using sources
other than Romance of the Three Kingdoms and the Dynasty Warriors games.
Q: Are you saying Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a work of pure fiction?
A: No, but I am saying you shouldn't believe everything you read.
Q: Your FAQ sucks! I've crapped out better FAQs than this!
A: As soon as you find a way to upload excrement, you should post your wondrous
creation for all to see.
Q: I posted my FAQ, and everyone I know thinks it's better than yours! Your FAQ
really DOES suck!
A: Congratulations! I am in awe of your superior FAQ-writing skills! Now go
away.
Q: This is the best FAQ I've ever read! You're a genius and a god among men,
and I want to know more about you so that I can immortalize you!
A: Yeah, I get that a lot. My contact info's listed below.
Q: <insert some question that has nothing to do with the game or the FAQ here>
A: See the second sentence of my previous answer.
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X. Special Thanks
I would like to thank...
...Koei and Omega Force, for creating the Dynasty Warriors series.
...Kongming's Archives (http://www.kongming.net) and its contributors, for of-
fering a wealth of information about the Three Kingdoms period.
...Mike Espera and Ryan Wang, for providing me with information about several
different officer cards.
...IGN's Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce trophy guide, for providing a list of
the officer cards that helped me fill in most of the gaps.
...GameFAQs, for posting this FAQ.
...IGN, for posting this FAQ.
...Neoseeker, for posting this FAQ.
...Super Cheats, for posting this FAQ.
...you, for reading this FAQ.
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XI. Contacting Me
If you want to get in touch with me, send an e-mail to the following address:
mythrilwyrm[at]gmail[dot]com
Be sure to replace [at] and [dot] with the appropriate symbols, and put the
word "FAQ" in the subject line of your e-mail to ensure that it doesn't wind up
in my spam folder. I check my e-mail every day, so you should receive a reply
quickly in most cases. I happily accept praise, corrections, and constructive
criticism, and will give you credit for any information you share with me that
I decide to add to the FAQ. Rude, crass, or incomprehensible e-mails will be
ignored or mercilessly ridiculed as my mood dictates, so keep your e-mails
clear and polite if you want me to respond in kind.
I also use Skype and various IM clients occasionally. If you want my contact
information, ask for it via e-mail.
Happy gaming!
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