Cao Cao’s Forces Scenario – *** Difficulty
Target 1 – Score 300 or more K.O.s.
Target 2 – Defeat Zhang Fei.
Target 3 – Do not attack the Refugees.
Strategy – This has always been a terribly annoying level for Wei. In this one it might be worse since Liu Bei will not stop for you unless you kill the Refugees (thus forfeiting Target 3). Liu Bei runs straight to the docks and if you attack him do your best to keep him in front of you so he doesn’t roll away and keep running. It goes without saying that a solid horse is a must. If you don’t have a horse you will be in a world of trouble and you’ll probably have to just go straight to Liu Bei and hunt him down.
You’ll start in the northeast, but start riding west, south, and then east towards Liao Hua. This is the route you need to take. Defeat him and keep riding east (ignore the Peasant Captain). Eventually you’ll hook around back west once you go south a little, bringing you by Jian Yong.
West of here and a little south is Zhang Fei. He blocks this bridge and he’s an absolute chore to take out. Like Lu Bu at Hulao Gate, if you don’t have a sufficiently built up character you’ll stand no shot. Of course you could horse trample Zhang Fei if you have a good enough horse. But he’s very dangerous with his high attack and defense. Making matters worse, he’ll accidentally hop off the river sometimes.
After Zhang Fei go south and you’ll come to Yi Ji and Hu Ban. Might want to ignore them unless you’re making really good time, as you still need to go south to clear Guan Yu’s base with Chen Zhen, Chen Dao and Ma Liang also there. Hopefully at this point, Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang are still a decent amount east of you.
Han Hao and Li Dian are the last line of defense for Liu Bei. If that part of your army is in trouble go help out, because stopping Liu Bei and his massive army is hard to do by yourself as Liu Bei runs away from you and the others peg you. Mi Fang, Zhou Cang, Zhuge Jun, Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei are the 5 officers down here. If you mess with the subgenerals even for a little bit you’ll be surprised how far Liu Bei gets from you. So either save towards the end or don’t risk that rat Liu Bei fleeing!
Liu Bei’s Forces Scenario – ** Difficulty
Target 1 – Score 300 or more K.O.’s.
Target 2 – At least 2 groups of Refugees reach the docks.
Target 3 – All Refugees reach the dock.
Strategy – As you can see for the Shu side, getting the Refugees to the dock is of vital importance. If they are all wiped out, you lose. On harder difficulties you have to be very quick in saving the Refugees as they don’t last long unattended.
You start off in the northeast corner generally (not the far far northeast corner but in that area) and you’ll be by Cao Hong, Han Hao and Yue Jin just to the southwest.
As you get on the raised area and are going west, you’ll see Liu Yan and Xiahou Ba to the west with Zhang He farther down as well. Notice the other enemy units around the map – some like Xun Yu and Yue Jin are attacking Refugee units, so if you want Target 3 to be completed you’ll have to sidetrack and ensure their survival.
Eventually Cai Mao, Xiahou En, Xiahou Shang, Xun You and Xiahou Dun appear in the far southeast. This is a huge force and one that is in the direct path of Liu Bei and his main entourage. Thus you’ll want to clear it quickly as pursuers from behind will be pushing as well. Defeating this group and taking this base is a big step in opening up the final path to the docks.
Hopefully it’s too late, but Jiang Gan, Wen Pin, Li Dian and Zhang Liao appear to the north, then Cao Cao’s main forces come by to the west, with Cao Cao himself heading a group with Jia Kui, Cao Zhang and Cheng Yu. Defeating Cao Cao does not net you victory in this one but he is the last group of reinforcements – you then need to escort any remaining Refugees to the docks.
alright zhang fei seems even so strong as lu bu in huo luo gate?
but what must i do when i’m right for him running whit my horse? must i trap him whit my horse ( ridding him over )?
thank you very mutch
This battle is very hard for Wei. You might have to just leave Zhang Fei and get Liu Bei yourself as Zhang Fei won’t take any damage unless you trample him with a horse (always a cheap way to win). Liu Bei runs fast and you really don’t have too much time to screw around with other generals in this stage.