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The Chi Bi portion of the Wu mod is available. Taishi Ci, would you please post for me? I tried to do it myself but it does not seem to work.
Chapter three: Chi Bi
Liu Biao invades Jiang Dong again. He brings an army of 100,000 soldiers with him, settling at Bo Wang Pass. Sun Jian leaves the group and assigns Zhou Y? to lead the Wu army. Jian Ye?s construction has made progress. Zhu Zhi leaves the group and leads the building process. When Zhou Yu and the rest arrive at Bo Wang, they battle Liu Biao (2000, has the same avatar as Liu Zhang), Kuai Liang (1450), and Wang Wei (1300). Zhou Yu launches a fire attack so the fire burns Liu Biao?s troops every round. Therefore, Zhou Yu easily wins. Everyone returns to Jian Ye afterwards.
While they celebrate, a messenger reports that Wu Jing is dying in Wu Cheng. Wu Jing wants Sun Jian to visit him immediately. Sun Jian joins the group. Zhou Yu temporary departs in order to defend Jian Ye. When Sun Jian meets Wu Jing, Wu Jing asks Sun Jian to succeed him in ruling Jiang Dong. Wu Jing then dies. Cai Mao rushes in and reports that Cao Cao launches an invasion with 1,000,000 troops. Cai Mao has to run to Jiang Xia and defend Cao Cao. Sun Jian doubts Cai Mao?s motivation. He decides to consult with Zhou Y? in Jian Ye.
Zhou Y? advises Sun Jian to take over as the ruler of Jiang Dong immediately. But Sun Jian hesitates. Zhou Y? therefore joins the group and they head to Fu Chun, located south of Wu Cheng. Sun Jian and Zhou Y? enter the palace, where soldiers strong advocate an alliance with Liu Bei. They speak to Sun Yi, who stands beside the throne. Sun Yi says that an ambassador of Liu Bei, Zhu Ge Liang, is missing. Sun Jian then takes over the throne, asking Sun Ce and Zhou Yu to save Zhu Ge Liang. By the way, Fu Chun sells an iron bow and a copper shield. Han Dang should equip the iron bow while everyone upgrades his shield to copper.
Sun Ce, Zhou Y?, and others travel to Jian Ye first. They encounter Cao Cao?s generals, including Cao Hong (2200), Liu X?n (2100), Cao Xiu (1800), and Zhang Xi (1700). None of them is very strong although their soldier counts are high. Besides, none of them casts tactics. Yi Xin (costs 6 SP like the original game, not 32 in the Wei mod) is very useful in this battle. Zhou Yu and Cheng Pu can lock one or two generals while others focus on Cao Hong and Zhang Xi. Sun Ce, Zhou Y?, and others recapture Jian Ye. They talk to a person in the palace. He actually hides Zhu Ge Liang. He promises to free him. After the conversation, he leaves.
The Wu troops return to Fu Chun. Zhu Ge Liang stands beside Sun Jian. But he does not join at this point. Instead, he asks Sun Ce and Zhou Y? to find a boat so they can head to Chai Sang. Cao Cao?s troops hold the boats in Wu Cheng. Sun Ce and Zhou Y? then attack the Cao forces at Wu Cheng. Cao?s generals are Yue Jin (2300), Li Dian (2200), Y? Jin (2100), and L? Qian (1900). This is a very good opportunity to use Yan Re (level 20). Zhou Y? and Cheng Pu control Yue Jin and Y? Jin via Yan Re. Sun Ce, Tai Shi Ci, and Han Dang concentrate on Li Dian. After killing those three, L? Qian is very easy. Sun Ce and Zhou Y? seize a small boat although Yue Jin burns the rest. They return to Fu Chun. Zhu Ge Liang (strength: 122; intelligence: 255; equips swords) joins them and they go to Chai Sang. Sun Jian?s younger son, Sun Q?an, sits on the throne. He and three generals pose three questions for Zhu Ge Liang to solve: southeasterly wind, Arrow Storm, and Cai Mao. Zhu Ge Liang and the rest go to a village east of Chai Sang. An old man tells them that a place far in the northeast (Japan) has methods to control wind directions. Before boarding the boat for Japan, train up several levels patiently (at least up to 21 with the Y? Lin array). You need them a lot.
When Sun Ce?s troops train enough levels, they board the boat and head to Mount Fuji. They encounter an old man instead of Himiko on top of Fuji, in the middle of a lake. This man is Y? Ji. He leads Ge X?an (3000), Ji Zi X?n (3000), Jie Tan (3000), and Liu Gen. All of them challenge Sun Ce to a battle. Since each of them has an intelligence of 255, tactics do not succeed. Try the Y? Lin array and focus on one after the other. Zhou Y??s Y? Lin array reduces the enemy?s success in tactics. Meanwhile, Sun Ce, Tai Shi Ci, and Han Dang defeat the five ?mystics? one by one. After the victory, Y? Ji gives Zhou Y? the Wind Scroll. Zhu Ge Liang carries it because only he can pray to the wind with the scroll. Everyone returns to Chai Sang immediately. Overall, this Fuji battle is the most difficult by far. We must have the Y? Lin array in order to win. If you have time to train up to level 23 with Ce Fan, you are in an even better position.
The remaining questions are Cai Mao and the Arrow Storm. Cai Mao is in Jiang Xia but rocks block the pathway to it. Zhu Ge Liang then heads northeast from Chai Sang to a cave. He finds the Saltpeter. An old man in Chai Sang agrees to synthesize Gun Powder for him if he obtains a piece of deadwood. This is easy. Zhu Ge Liang uses the ?check? command on the tree behind the old man. He finds the deadwood. He talks to the old man and receives the Gun Powder. Zhu Ge Liang, Zhou Y?, and Sun Ce board the boat and head to Jiang Xia. They pass Bo Wang and blow the rocks apart by using the Gun Powder. Before they attack Jiang Xia, they head northwest to a cave. They pick up a flame armour and equip it. Subsequently, they head back and attack Cai Mao at Jiang Xia. Since it is located beside a lake, fire tactics are not available. Enemy troops in Jiang Xia include Cai Mao (2300), Zhang Y?n (1750), Wen Ping (1800), Kuai Yue (1650), Wang Can (1600). Generals with higher strength (Sun Ce, Tai Shi Ci, Han Dang) kill Kuai Yue (intelligence: 212) first. Meanwhile, Zhou Y? and Cheng Pu weaken Cai Mao and Wen Ping by casting Shui Lei.
Zhu Ge Liang and others go to the second floor of Jiang Xia?s palace. They find the Arrow Storm, iron weapons, shields, helmets, and armours. This is a wonderful to upgrade all weapons, shields, and helmets. They return to Chai Sang and report to Sun Q?an. All three problems are solved. The battle against Cao Cao should be ready; however, another problem occurs. How can they chain Cao Cao?s ships together in order for the fire tactic to maximize the damage? They must find someone to convince Cao Cao so he would chain the ships together.
Zhu Ge Liang suggests ?Little Phoenix? Pang Tong to coax Cao Cao into tying the ships into chains. They head to Lu Su?s hut. Lu Su tells them that Pang Tong resides in a hut south of Chai Sang. Everyone returns to Chai Sang and head south. Instead of boarding a boat and navigating a water pathway, they walk through a strip of land between two lakes. Pang Tong?s hut is located west of the land strip. They meet Pang Tong, asking him for help. Pang Tong immediately agrees and he leaves for Cao Cao.
The Chi Bi War is now set. Zhu Ge Liang carries the wind scroll in the lineup and hands the tactician duty to Cheng Pu. As soon as they encounter Cao Cao?s forces (Cao Cao: 10,000; X? Zhu: 9800, Dian Wei: 9600; Zhang Liao: 9400; X? Huang: 9200), Zhu Ge Liang prays for southeasterly wind according to the scroll. The rest of the story develops on its own. Cao Cao?s force suffered a major defeat, losing many soldiers. Cao Cao runs for his life in Jing Zhou, under intense pursuit from the forces of Sun Jian and Liu Bei. But Guan Y? releases Cao Cao so Cao Cao survives the pursuit.
Note: The Fuji battle is the most difficult of all battles in this chapter. Wu troops must train as many levels as they can. In ROTK, Sun Ce killed Y? Ji because Sun Ce thought that Y? Ji?s mystical beliefs misled people. But Y? Ji?s ghost haunted Sun Ce subsequently. Sun Ce gradually died and Sun Q?an succeeded him.
The Yu Lin array does a few things:
1. Reduce enemy’s success in tactics.
2. Increase attack powers on our three generals lining up in the middle (ie. second, third, and fourth).
3. Reduce attack powers on our two generals lining up on both flanks (ie. first and fifth).
The first effect is the main reason for me to use Yu Lin against these mystics. Their tactics rarely succeed, severely limiting their damages.
Thanks Taishi Ci. I won the Fuji battle on my first attempt. It was difficult but the Yu Lin array really reduces the mystics’ success in tactics. None of my five generals die.
I hope that my guides on the Wei and Wu mod help you get through the games and know the generals’ identities.
I have recruited Zhou Yu and finished chapter two. Here is this chapter’s guide:
Chapter 2: A Bright Star Rises in Jiang Dong
Sun Jian is now in Wu Cheng Castle (formerly Jing Zhou in the original). Time flies. Dong Zhuo has defeated Yuan Shu (still has to die although not in an explicit battle) while Cao Cao has routed Yuan Shao. The map has changed quite dramatically although the core remains the same. Seas and hills replace high mountains. I really feel like Sun Jian is at home in Jiang Dong, since this land is known for its vast land mass and low population (according to Chinese history). Wu Jing, the owner of Wu Cheng, asks Sun Jian to settle the rebels located at three castles southeast of Wu Cheng. An iron sword is available. Pick it up and equip it in Sun Jian and Cheng Pu.
The group enters the first castle (all three castles appear strange in comparison with the normal ones). Ou Xing (1350 soldiers) confronts Sun Jian?s troops. Sun Jian and his comrades defeat him quickly. The second castle is southeast of the first. X? Gong challenges Sun Jian as soon as Sun Jian enters. But Sun Jian?s troops conquer him very easily. The third and final castle includes two generals: Wang Lang (1500 soldiers) and Yan Bai Hu (1400 soldiers). In ROTK, Yan Bai Hu battled Sun Ce when Sun Ce expanded his territory in Jiang Dong. Having Wang Lang and Yan Bai Hu in this final showdown matches ROTK.
Sun Jian returns to Wu Cheng and report the victory to Wu Jing. Wu Jing is very happy and bestows a castle as a tribute. Sun Jian goes north (pass a bridge) and arrives at the castle named Mo Ling (also known as Jian Ye). The castle is ruined but people dream to build it as big as Luo Yang. In fact, Jian Ye would become the perennial capital for Wu and several subsequent dynasties in China. Sun Jian finds an iron armour and everyone equips it (duplication needed).
When Sun Jian leaves Jian Ye, a man reports that Wu Jing is very sick. Sun Jian returns to Wu Cheng and talks to the bedridden Wu Jing. He wishes Sun Jian to take over Jiang Dong. Meanwhile, Cai Mao threatens to murder Sun Jian. Fortunately, L? Meng unveils the plot and Sun Jian escapes to an underground pathway at the northwest corner of the palace.
Sun Jian visits a hut (a bridge connects it) west of Wu Cheng after exiting the underground pathway. Lu Su lives there. He advises Sun Jian to obtain a tactician because the likes of Cheng Pu, Zhu Zhi, and Han Dang are not good enough. Sun Jian asks, ?Who should I seek?? Lu Su says, ?It is getting late. We will talk tomorrow.? Sun Jian sleeps through the night at Lu Su?s home. While Sun Jian and his officers were sleeping, they hear a visitor talking to Lu Su. Sun Jian asks Lu Su about the visitor the next morning. Lu Su replies that his name is Zhou Yu, who lives in a hut northeast of Wu Cheng. Lu Su suggests Sun Jian to visit him, since he is the best tactician in the land of Jiang Dong.
Sun Jian heads to Zhou Yu?s hut. A lady greets him. Sun Jian asks her for Zhou Yu. The lady replies that she is his wife Xiao Qiao (Da Qiao?s younger sister). Zhou Yu is out. Once he returns, Xiao Qiao will go to Jian Ye and let Sun Jian know. Sun Jian returns to Jian Ye.
He finds L? Meng in the palace. L? Meng tells him that Liu Biao has invaded Jiang Dong. Liu Biao leads an army of 10,000 soldiers and they settle in the Bo Wang Pass.
Sun Jian and his officers head southwest to the Bo Wang Pass. Huang Zu (1800) and Gan Ning (1650) attack them. Gan Ning is much stronger than Huang Zu in terms of strength. Concentrate on him more than Huang Zu. Fortunately, none of them casts tactics. Sun Jian wins the battle. He marvels Gan Ning although Gan Ning does not join right away.
Sun Jian returns to Jian Ye and finds Xiao Qiao. She says that Zhou Yu has come back. Sun Jian, Sun Ce, and his officers visit Zhou Yu immediately. Zhou Yu and Xiao Qiao are there (Zhou Yu looks the same as Liu Bei). After a conversation, Zhou Yu joins. The bright star of Jiang Dong is ready to shine.
Note: this chapter is very straight forward. The difference in the world map is drastic but easy to adapt. Since bandits and soldiers are very weak, I suggest taking the advantage and raise several levels. You need higher levels for the next chapter.
Sun Jian and Da Qiao do not have red hare horses. They have something called "Speed Walk Tablet." It has the same effect as the red hare horse.
Accepting Taishi Ci’s request, I start writing a guide for the Wu mod. The following is the first chapter:
Chapter1: Dong Zhuo and the Rise of the Sun Clan
Sun Jian stands in front of the Han Emperor, who commands him to conquer rebel lord Dong Zhuo?s general Hua Xiong. Cao Cao is beside the emperor. Sun Jian speaks to him but Cao Cao says that he is too busy. He cannot fight Dong Zhuo and does not even lend his two generals. Sun Jian cannot do anything other than going on his own. His eldest son, Sun Ce, joins at the gate of the palace. Cheng Pu, one of Sun Jian?s most trusted officers, joins outside the palace. Sun Jian and Cheng Pu equip swords while Sun Ce equips spears. Name Cheng Pu to be the tactician because he has the highest intelligence. Sun Jian has a red hare horse right at the beginning so equip it. This first castle looks the same as X? Zhou but it is renamed Liang Xian in this mod.
Since Sun Jian has only three generals instead of five in the original game and the Wei mod, raising levels become much more crucial. When Sun Jian?s army accumulates enough levels, the group travels to a cave (the one closer to the hut) located northeast of Liang Xian. Obtain gold pieces, the map, a copper spear, leather armour, and a leather shield. Equip Sun Ce with the copper spear and everyone should wear leather armours and shields (they begin with leather helmet). I am lucky to pick up a copper sword in a battle against some tigers (yes, this mod features tigers and bandits. No wonder why tigers are endangered species today). I arm Sun Jian and Cheng Pu with copper swords too. Even if you cannot pick one up during battles, you can buy them at the castle (sells both copper swords and spears, compensating for not having five generals). The map has changed. Mountains cut off the southern part and Sun Jian does not need to fight two groups of Dong Zhuo?s army. Sun Jian, Sun Ce, and Cheng Pu head to the other cave northeast of Liang Xian.
Sun Jian, Sun Ce, and Cheng Pu encounter Hua Xiong (400 soldiers), X? Rong (350 soldiers), Li Ru (300 soldiers), Zhang Ji (270 soldiers), and Fan Chou (280 soldiers) at the end of the cave. All of them follow Dong Zhuo. Hua Xiong?s strength of 220 and Li Ru?s intelligence of 220 stand out as being the most dangerous officers. Focus on them first. Then, take down X? Rong, Zhang Ji, and Fan Chou one by one. Sun Jian defeats Hua Xiong for the time being.
Sun Jian, Sun Ce, and Cheng Pu return to Liang Xian; however, the Han Emperor has left. Cao Cao said something to Sun Jian but I cannot understand. No one leaves Sun Jian?s party upon the return because Cao Cao does not lend any generals to Sun Jian in the first place. Talk to Zhu Zhi, who stands at the castle?s gate. He reveals that Hua Xiong has sneaked into the castle. Hua Xiong wants to kill Sun Jian. After a rest, Sun Jian and his troops battle Hua Xiong (700 soldiers). Hua Xiong stands on the central part of Liang Xian. Zhu Zhi joins after Sun Jian kills Hua Xiong. He advises Sun Jian to find Yuan Shu at Ru Nan. Zhu Zhi?s statistics are mediocre (167 strength and 174 intelligence, equips spear); however, he is better than having nobody. Sun Jian desperately needs more officers. Four is better than three.
Dong Zhuo himself charges Sun Jian, as soon as Sun Jian leaves Liang Xian. Dong Zhuo (9999 soldiers) leads L? Bu (9800), Li Ru (9600), and Jia Xu (9400) to avenge Hua Xiong?s death. Sun Jian has no choice but to escape. Sadly, Sun Ce and Cheng Pu disappear. He and Zhu Zhi must travel to Ru Nan together.
Assign Sun Jian to be the tactician on account of higher intelligence. Go to the hut in the northeast and obtain the Zheng?s Letter (I cannot duplicate it even after implementing the procedure). Then, Sun Jian and Zhu Zhi pass the cave where Sun Jian defeats Hua Xiong. They take the ferry and meet Yuan Shu at Ru Nan (Ji Zhou in the original game and the Wei mod). Remember to upgrade shields at Ru Nan?s weaponry. Sun Jian shows Zheng?s Letter to Yuan Shu. He dispatches a very poor general named Fang Yue (strength: 177; intelligence: 60) for assistance.
Bai Ma consists of one citadel instead of three. L? Bu guards the citadel with 3,000 soldiers. He kills Fang Yue with one blow (obviously!!!). Sun Jian and Zhu Zhi escape to Ru Nan (automatic screen). In the palace, Sun Jian meets Fang Yue?s friend ? Wang Kang. Wang Kang is exasperated that L? Bu has killed Fang Yue. He joins Sun Jian in order to avenge Fang Yue?s death. Wang Kang?s abilities are not much better. His strength reaches only 150 while he has an intelligence index of 161. Surely he will die in the hands of L? Bu.
Sun Jian and Zhu Zhi return to Ru Nan after Wang Kang?s death. Sun Jian talks to Yuan Shu. Sun Jian then hears that Sun Ce is in Dong Zhuo?s hands. He sends him a message. The screen turns to Sun Ce, who receives a letter from a messenger. Sun Ce finds his beloved Da Qiao (but her avatar looks so scary like a female ghost), who has a red hare horse. Sun Ce equips it and names himself tactician. He begins a journey of reuniting his father. Da Qiao ends up being Sun Ce?s wife in ROTK.
Sun Ce leaves the vacant city and stays for a free night at the nearby hut. He receives a letter from the old man in the hut. Sun Ce now has three missions: protect Da Qiao from being abducted, pass five citadels, reunites Sun Jian. The first one is south of the hut. Chen Heng (320 soldiers) guards it. Sun Ce kills him easily. Da Qiao has 100 soldiers. She fights in battles but she is unarmed. I always use the ?defend? command on her. She cannot die because Sun Ce loves her too much.
March south to the second citadel and kills Zhang Ying (350) very quickly. Sun Ce and Da Qiao follow the pathway and arrive at the third citadel. A general named Yu Mi (380) serves Sun Ce wine. But Sun Ce does not fall into the trap (or he loses soldiers). Yu Mi challenges Sun Ce and Da Qiao and Sun Ce slaughters him. He does not allow anyone to touch Da Qiao at all!
Sun Ce rests in the temple where he kills Yu Mi. Then, he heads north to the fourth citadel. A woman greets Sun Ce and offers her free overnight stay. Sun Ce then shows her the letter that he received at the hut. The woman unveils the fire plot. Sun Ce and Da Qiao retreat to Luo Yang. Sun Ce upgrades his shield to scale shield. He purchases an armour, a helmet, and a shield for Da Qiao as well. But Da Qiao cannot arm any weapons.
Liu Yao guards the final citadel and the boat. But he cannot stop Sun Ce and he dies under Sun Ce?s spear. Sun Ce and Da Qiao travel by boat to Ji Zhou?s ferry dock. While they are on their way to a small village, Tai Shi Ci suddenly ambushes. Tai Shi Ci wants to take revenge for Liu Yao. Tai Shi Ci discovers Sun Ce strength and he escapes after two rounds. Sun Ce and Da Qiao talk to the villagers, who ask them to defeat the bandit in the northern gate. Sun Ce fights Tai Shi Ci again. Be very careful because Sun Ce inflicts serious damage with his attacks. We cannot kill Tai Shi Ci in this battle. Tai Shi Ci finally submits to Sun Ce after two rounds. He joins the Sun family now. Sun Jian has his first powerful general. Tai Shi Ci uses a spear with a strength value of 236 (intelligence is 123).
They head east to an abandoned city. Cheng Pu is there but he rejects them, thinking that Sun Ce has become Dong Zhuo?s spy. Sun Ce proves his innocence by killing Xue Li, who hopes to avenge for Liu Yao?s death. Cheng Pu then embraces Sun Ce and Tai Shi Ci with open arms. A new general, Han Dang, joins the group too. He is not very good (strength value of 188; intelligence value of 117) statistically but one person is better than none. He equips bows so Tai Shi Ci needs to pass his bow to him.
All of them visit the hut outside Ru Nan. A man tells Sun Ce that he will send a person named Huang Gai to Ru Nan. Huang Gai tells Sun Jian that Sun Ce stays in a hut outside Ru Nan. Huang Gai (strength: 204; intelligence: 164, equips spears) joins Sun Jian. Remember to equip a copper spear and purchase a scale shield for Huang Gai. Talk to Yuan Shu and he allows Sun Jian to go to Jiang Dong. Sun Jian would build his base there.
Suddenly, Yuan Shu?s generals Chen Ji (780) and Zhang Xun (800) ambush. They think that Sun Jian poses a threat to Yuan Shu. They decide to kill Sun Jian. Both enemies have low abilities so an armed Huang Gai takes care of them. Sun Jian arrives at the hut and finds Cheng Pu and Sun Ce at the second floor. The Sun family finally establishes his core generals (not including Sun Ce): Cheng Pu, Han Dang, Huang Gai, Tai Shi Ci, and Zhu Zhi. They now go to Jiang Dong.
Note: the map is slightly different but I easily adapt into it. I have to mention that the tactician does not automatically fall into the last position during battles. Therefore, tacticians can fight. But if he dies during battle, the whole army cannot use tactics. You decide whether you want to put your tactician in the line of fire. By the way, I make up the titles for each chapter based on its flow and the original ROTK plot.
I do not think so. I cannot find any boat. The cave appears to be a decoration.
TaiShi Ci, I am very busy. I will write one for the Wu mod once I have time to play it. If someone else can do it, that is great. I have not found a complete guide for this Wu mod in Chinese or English.
Zhang Lu said:
I figured it out, thanks for confirming it Taishi :)
Just breezed through Zhang Fei. Having Liu Bei and Yu Ji in the same party is a load of laughs :D
Hmm…the Zhang Lu bug now brings Zhang Fei, but unfortunately he’s WAY behind my party at this point. Just 1,350 soldiers…that’ll do me no good :(
The Xiahou Dun replacement is mediocre…
186/121/140, 3600 soldiers…what a waste :(
EDIT: Oh. My. God…
One of the Xuns?
You probably run into one of those hidden generals. His name is "Ye Lu Chu Cai", who was actually a minister under Genghis Khan. I do not know why he appears in this mod, approximately one thousand years before his time.
Ok, this is the final chapter. I finish the guide :) Sima Yi’s secret tactic, three hidden generals, and two hidden bosses are explained:
Chapter 6: Defeat Shu and Unite China
Liu Bei?s troops have invaded Han Zhong. Cao Cao instructs his forces to recapture it. Some of Liu Bei?s generals launch deadly tactics such as An Sha. Take out Xu Zhu for the time being. Use people like Deng Ai and Zhong Hui. Unfortunately, I cannot take out Cao Ren and Cao Hong. Otherwise, I would have done it long time ago.
Go to Yang Ping Citadel via the pass where Guo Jia dies. Defeat Guan Ping and Zhang Bao. Nan Zheng Citadel features Wang Ping and Ma Dai. The battle is easy. Cao?s forces face Zhu Ge Liang in Han Zhong for the first time. Guan Ping, Zhang Bao, Wang Ping, and Ma Dai accompany him. I implement the Ba Gua array in this fight. Even though the Ba Gua prevents enemies from striking my generals, my attacks are reduced to one-tenth of normal. How worthy is Ba Gua in this mod (200 SP and one-tenth of attack power)?
Anyway, Cao?s forces meet Cao Cao in Han Zhong. Soldiers report that Liu Bei has become the emperor. Cao Cao decides to conquer this foe head on. Cao Ren and Cao Hong finally leave (for good too!!!) as they defend Jing Zhou and Wu. Two generals join in front of the palace. One of them is Cao Cao himself!!! This is quite an ?ULTIMATE HAPPINESS? because Cao Cao sets a role model for his generals. Besides, his abilities remain top (215 strength and 230 wisdom). Xia Hou Ba stands besides Cao Cao. He joins but he can head straight to the billet. My lineup now includes Cao Cao, Xu Zhu, Zhang Liao, Xia Hou Dun, Deng Ai, Zhong Hui, and Xun Yu. Its potency dramatically increases as soon as we get rid of mediocre Cao Ren and Cao Hong. I am very tempted to use Dian Wei along with Xu Zhu; however, their wisdom indexes are too low. Enemies? An Sha easily kills them. I therefore use Xu Zhu only. Deng Ai, Zhong Hui, and Cao Cao can protect Xu Zhu from being hurt by tactics.
Before I move on, I have to mention the three mystic enemy generals appearing in this chapter. They are Tao Kai, Zu Di, and Du Zeng. All of them serve the Jin Dynasty as prominent generals. Sima Yan established the Jin Dynasty by unifying Wei, Shu, and Wu. Why do the three generals appear before they are born??? Anyway, all of them are powerful with over 30,000 soldiers. Their strength, wisdom, and speed are over 200. Be really careful when they appear in battles. Fortunately, they do not show up in castles and citadels.
Cao Cao and company arrive at the citadel bordering Han Zhong and Shu. Defeat Wu Yi, Li Yan, and Huang Quan. Head southeast and battle Huo Jin, Li Hui, and Zhang Yi in a castle (Nan An in the original). A doctor, Zhang Zhong Jing, offers a free rest. An Air Spear is available in this castle.
Cao Cao and his generals heads east to the castle that is named An Ding in the original game. Defeat Ma Zhong, Zhang Yi, and Liao Hua very easily. Find the Gu Ding sabre for Xu Zhu and Zhang Liao. A silver stone is also available. Cao Cao meets Sima Yi?s mother but she is too sick to talk. People in the city say that Sima Yi is forced to serve Liu Bei because Liu Bei gives medication to Sima Yi?s ailing mother. This is the most outrageous part of the story. Sima Yi serves Liu Bei. He joins Zhu Ge Liang and attacks Cao Cao?s troops with fire at Zi Tong. Sima Yi replaces Jiang Wei in this story but the story should never describe him to serve Liu Bei!!!!!!!
Zhu Ge Liang, Sima Yi, Huang Quan, Ma Su, and Deng Zhi defeat Cao Cao?s troops. A man rescues Cao Cao and brings them back to the city southeast of Zi Tong (the one that Cao Cao defeats Ma Zhong, Zhang Yi, and Liao Hua). He writes a referral letter for Cao Cao to bring it to Zhang Zhong Jing. Cao Cao and his troops go back to the castle in the west, defeat Guan Suo in front of Zhang Zhong Jing?s house. Zhang Zhong Jing then visits Sima Yi?s mother and heals her. Sima Yi challenges Cao Cao to a battle and joins him. This whole Sima Yi episode drives me crazy, since it abuses Chinese history. The Zi Tong battle should be really difficult. Once Cao Cao conquers Si Tong, Sima Yi waits at the gate to join.
Back to the story, Xun Yu leaves the army. Sima Yi becomes the tactician for the second Zi Tong battle. After defeating Zhu Ge Liang, Huang Quan, Ma Su, and Deng Zhi, Cao Cao and his generals must rest at Zi Tong. Xun Yu greets Cao Cao at the palace the next day (we are stuck in the game if we do not rest). By the way, do not start Xu Zhu in the Zi Tong battle. All four enemy generals can cast tactics. Instead, I use Cao Cao, Zhang Liao, Xia Hou Dun, Deng Ai, and Zhong Hui. A Great Armour and a Barrage Sword are available at Zi Tong.
Talk to Xun Yu in Zi Tong and he instructs Cao Cao to seize Jiang You. In doing so, Cao Cao can obtain the Ferry Ticket and attack Jian Ge Pass. Everyone attacks Jiang You Castle and defeat Li Yan, Guan Xing, Zhang Bao, Ma Dai, and Ma Su. Get the Ferry Ticket in one of the six chests in a supply hut (northwest corner of Jiang You). Cao Cao and his officers can upgrade their weapons, armours, helmets, and shields too. A Sky Helmet is available in Jiang You, apart from the supply hut.
Use the Ferry Ticket right in front of Guan Suo, who stands at the ferry dock. He challenges Cao Cao to a battle. Unfortunately, Cao Cao easily kills him. Take the ferry and head to Jian Ge; yet, Jiang Wei is not around. Instead, Ma Su leads Liu Bei?s troops. Wang Ping, Wu Yi, and Ma Dai accompany him. Enter Jian Ge and people tell Cao Cao that Xun Yu has invented a new weapon. A Gold Stone is available.
Cao Cao heads back to Zi Tong but Jiang Wei?s troops ambush him one by one. Cao Cao and his generals must retreat. They cannot fight Jiang Wei at this point. In Zi Tong, Xun Yu has built the Crossbow and he rejoins. Crossbow?s success depends on the wisdom index so Deng Ai or Cao Cao should carry it. Sima Yi has replaced Xun Yu as the tactician but Xun Yu cannot be dumped into the billet. I consequently give Zhong Hui a rest.
Cao Cao is prepared to invade Jian Ge for the second time. Defeat Wang Ping and Wu Yi easily at the pass. Then, defeat Ma Xu, Wang Ping, Wu Yi, and Ma Da at Jian Ge. Cao Cao and everyone head east towards the mountains. They reach a village afterwards. Most villagers are elderly people. Cao Cao finds a silver stone and a pair of speed shoes. Duplicate the speed shoes and equip them for Zhang Liao and Xia Hou Dun. Cao Cao?s army charges Jian Men Citadel (northeast of the village), where officers battle Zhang Yi, Xiang Chong, Huo Yi, and Liao Hua. It is easier than the original version because Liu Bei?s officers are much less talented.
Cao Cao leads his officers to Liu Bei?s base ? Fu Castle. Cao Cao and Liu Bei, the old foes of the Three Kingdom Period, finally meet. They have tremendous respect to each other from the days of discussing heroes of their time. However, only one can survive. Liu Bei defends Fu Castle with Pang Tong, Chen Dao, Zhang Bao, and Guan Xing. The enemies are strong because Pang Tong and Liu Bei have wisdom indices of over 200 (Pang Tong is at 245, equal to Xun Yu). Zhang Bao and Guan Xing can inflict heavy damages through their strikes. I sit Xu Zhu and put Xun Yu in the battle. Kill Pang Tong first because his tactics can be lethal. Meanwhile, Deng Ai and Xun Yu deal with Zhang Bao and Guan Xing by means of fire tactics. I try the sixth level boulder tactic that only Sima Yi knows. It actually appears to be a thunder strike (a little bit like Sima Yi?s thunder trick in the original game) that zaps a general to immediate death. The tactic is powerful although it costs 50 SP (use with your own discretion). I call it Luo Lei, which means ?thunder drops? in Chinese. If you want to access this tactic, your levels must be really high (I cheat and reach level 99 by altering the mod, since I do not have time training my troops).
People in Fu Castle reveal that Liu Bei is stocking gun powder. One tells Cao Cao that a Cloud Burst Scroll can call upon rain and storm. Cao Cao finds the scroll and the Gauntlet in a cave southeast of Jian Men Citadel. Xun Yu has to equip the Cloud Burst Scroll. No one else other than him can use it. Then, head north to a citadel north of Fu Castle. Cao Cao?s troops easily defeat Chen Dao and Huang Quan. A Barrage Sword is available in the citadel.
The final battle against Liu Bei arrives. Cao Cao and his officers head to a valley. The landscape has changed. Several opened gates and mountain passes cover the land instead of a sea. Do not worry. Keep going and Cao Cao reaches an enormous plain valley. As people in Fu Castle say, Liu Bei ambushes with a fire. But Xun Yu prays to the heavens with the Cloud Burst Scroll. Suddenly, the sky darkens. Heavy rain falls upon the valley and puts out the fire. Liu Bei leaves with no tactics other than a desperate challenge on Cao Cao. Ma Chao, Huang Zhong, Zhao Yun, and Pang Tong battle along with Liu Bei. Kill Zhao Yun and Pang Tong first, since they are the most dangerous with high attacking abilities and lethal tactics. Then, focus on Liu Bei and Huang Zhong. Xun Yu easily kills Ma Chao by using Luo Lei. Liu Bei succumbs to defeat and dies. Who succeeds him in Shu?
After a soldier?s report, Cao Cao?s troops return to Fu Castle. Talk to Cao Cao (how can Cao Cao talk to himself? Is this Cao Cao?s body double???). He recalls the memories of Liu Bei and laments his death. Meanwhile, reports emerge about Liu Chan, Liu Bei?s son. He has already succeeded Liu Bei as the emperor of Shu. Furthermore, barbarians invade Han Zhong. Cao Cao leaves the troops and defends it. But I do not understand how Cao Cao can sit on the throne at Fu Castle while travels to Han Zhong at the same time. Wow! Cao Cao probably knows some Ninja skills.
Regardless, Cao Pi joins at the door of the palace. He is the son of Cao Cao but we can dump him to the billet. Despite the fact that his strength, wisdom, and speed are over 200, his wisdom at 216 is still too low at this stage. I would rather use Zhong Hui with his wisdom of 240 (much better in defending tactics). As a result, Cao Pi enjoys his food, wine, and concubines in the billet. Zhong Hui invades Shu along with Deng Ai and others (following the actual ROTK history in which Deng Ai and Zhong Hui led Wei?s invasion towards Shu).
A soldier wanders in front of the two supply huts in Fu Castle. If you want a challenge, talk to him (you do not have to). Secret bosses emerge!!! Liu Yuan, Liu Cong, Liu Yao, Shi Le, and Wang Mi confront Cao Cao?s troop under a sea of fire. The fire does not burn Cao?s officers but each enemy has over 40,000 soldiers. I raise my levels to 99 but I succumb to defeat. The battle is nearly impossible. Our only chance is probably the Luo Lei, which kills approximately 20,000 soldiers every time.
If you skip this secret boss, head north and pass through the citadel. Keep going beyond the mountain passes and the plain valley. Cao Cao?s troops reach a citadel. Liu Chan leads Que Zheng, Jiang Wan, Fei Yi, and Dong Yun. Liu Chan?s abilities are very low and such setting is loyal to history. Defeat Fei Yi and Dong Yun first, since they have the highest wisdom indices. The rest of them should be easy. A gold stone is available at this citadel.
Go south to Mian Zhu Citadel. Liu Chan is here. Zhu Ge Liang appears as well. Unlike Sima Yi kills Cao Pi in the original game, Zhu Ge Liang supports Liu Chan and fights Cao Cao?s army. Jiang Wei, Wei Yan, and Ma Dai join Zhu Ge Liang and Liu Chan. The Luo Lei tactic becomes very handy with Xun Yu casting it. Besides, this mod eliminates the tea component. Cao Cao?s army does not need to run around and find tea, water, and a tea set. After all, Zhu Ge Liang is faithful to Shu. He would not kill his lord and usurps the throne. A thunder axe is available. It, however, has no use unless Xu Huang or Pang De are in the lineup (both of them equip axes).
Purchase the Heaven Elixir for 1,000 gold pieces from a man (instead of 10,000 in the original). Cao Cao?s troops also hear introductions to the Ba Gua array. I have talked about the enormous SP cost and its effects in this guide. Ba Gua becomes a purely defensive array. You decide whether it is worth spending so many SP points for this defensive strategy.
Cao Cao?s troops (I have Zhang Liao, Xu Zhu, Xia Hou Dun, Deng Ai, Zhong Hui, Xun Yu, and Sima Yi) head south and encounter a stone pass. Leave immediately. Go east and enter a hut. The old man in the hut looks for a beloved item, which is the Heaven Elixir that Cao Cao?s army just bought in Mian Zhu. Use the Heaven Elixir and the old man instructs the stone pass? solution. Zhu Ge Liang builds it. Go south 20 steps, followed by 20 steps east. The exit is located there.
Zhu Ge Liang?s troops wait for Cao Cao?s generals at the Luo Castle. It is located east of the stone pass? exit. Zhu Ge Liang is not present. Huang Zhong leads the defense with Ma Chao, Ma Dai, Xiang Chong, and Fa Zheng. Enter Luo and find the Fortune Shield. Duplicate it so everyone equips it. Talk to the old man in the northwest part of Luo. He bestows a snake spear so Xia Hou Dun equips it. Find the power stone beside the tree in the same area.
Cao Cao?s troops past the Yin Ping Mountain Pass (much like Deng Ai did in ROTK). Ma Chao and Ma Dai guard the ferry that travels to Cheng Du. Defeat them and take the ferry. We now return to the area in which Cao Ren kills five Dong Zhuo generals. The empty castle remains empty. Go to the hut and an old man offers a free rest. Attack the first gate in the south and defeat Fu Qian and Dong Yun (very easy victory). March southwards to the second gate and defeat Lu Xun (not the Wu advisor) and Fei Yi (very easy victory). Continue the charge by seizing the third gate (Luo Qian and Jiang Wan, another easy triumph).
The final battle (or is it?) arrives. This Wei mod reaches its climax in Cheng Du. Cao Cao?s troops must fight two consecutive battles. Wang Ping, Liao Hua, Zhang Yi, Dong Que, and Huo Yi feature the first one. Save as many SP points as possible because Cao Cao?s troops need them for the second and final war. Zhu Ge Liang, with increased strength and soldier counts, summons Jiang Wei, Zhao Yun, Wei Yan, and Fa Zheng for this final showdown. Cao Cao?s forces experience a tough fight from Zhu Ge Liang, Jiang Wei, Zhao Yun, and Fa Zheng. Wei Yan is a weak spot because of his low wisdom. Kill him easily with Luo Lei. Concentrate on Zhu Ge Liang by ganging up on him. Once he dies, take out Jiang Wei. Cao Cao?s troops can take some hits from Zhao Yun. Finally, kill Zhao Yun and Fa Zheng. Zhu Ge Liang breathes his last and dies. Cao Cao unites China and his troops enter Cheng Du.
Cao Cao does not arrive at Cheng Du until the next day so rest first. Everyone expresses their happiness in Cao Cao?s unification. However, an old man wandering around the western part of Cheng Du has other ideas. Talk to him and he transforms to Jiang Wei!!! He is not dead and he challenges Xun Yu and Sima Yi. Jiang Wei summons five Chinese gods to fight for him!!! Each has soldier counts ranging from 50,000 to 60,000, led by the Jade King with 65,000 soldiers (followed by Mystery Bell King, Dragon King, Evil Spirit Eater, and Wind). Besides, one or both of their strength and wisdom is higher than 230. This is an impossible battle although fire burns the enemies every around. Cao?s officers die one after the other.
What happens then? The surviving generals can still meet Cao Cao in the palace. Liu Chan stands at the side because he has surrendered. Cao Cao feeds him with extravagant food every day (much like the ROTK history). Everyone thanks Xun Yu and generals for the tremendous work in killing Zhu Ge Liang. What would they do regarding the gods and the hidden boss at Fu Castle? They will take it step by step. But China is united for now. Cao Cao leads you to tour China in the end.
Note: the final chapter is very interesting with Sima Yi?s Luo Lei and the two hidden bosses. Hopefully the Luo Lei will trigger your interest in training up the troops. The very final battle and the two against Liu Bei are the hardest in this chapter. They have many wise tacticians so do not put Xu Zhu in battles. Use him as the sixth man during travels. Substitute Xun Yu for him during castle and citadel fights. Please tell me your keys to success against the two secret bosses, if you beat them. Have fun in this mod!!!
I tried the 64 items trick and obtain Zhu Ge Liang in the Wei mod. All generals in my lineup increase soldier counts ranging from 400,000 to 900,000. However, their hits are often reduced to nothing. I do not think that it is worthwhile to have Zhu Ge Liang while bearing with a sharp drop on hit powers. Besides, Sima Yi dies. I lose a great tactician who possesses a secret tactic in this mod.
You may ask: what secret tactic does Sima Yi have in the Wei mod? Wait for my final instalment of my Wei mod guide (haha!).
You are very welcome. It is my pleasure to share my knowledge and experience in this mod. Here is the Wu section:
Chapter 5: Conquering Wu
Cao Hong and company arrive at a city as soon as they land in Wu. This city is Fu Shui in the original version but I do not know its name in this mod (could it be Xiang Yang?). Cao Hong meets Li Dian, who tells them that Liu Bei has conquered Han Zhong. Cao Hong and company have to defeat Liu Bei before conquering Wu. Head to a hut in the northeast and meet Meng Da. He points out the location of Emperor Jing?s tomb. Unfortunately, Cao Hong has to go through this dreaded tomb for the Blood Scroll. The good thing is that the tomb?s structure remains the same.
Cao Hong brings the scroll to Meng Da, who travels to Xia Meng Citadel. Meng Da returns a moment later. He asks Cao Hong to visit it. Cao Hong and others then engage in a battle against Wu Lan and Lei Tong. After the victory, Guo Huai and Cao Zhen join. Move north to Yang Ping Citadel and fight Huang Zhong, Fa Zheng, and Yan Yan. Guo Huai is a candidate worth using because his strength and wisdom indices are higher than 200. Xia Meng Citadel has a revival pill while Yang Ping Citadel has a wisdom pill.
Pass through Ding Jun Mountain and Cao Hong arrives at Nan Zheng Gate. An all star combination of Liu Bei?s generals, featuring Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Ma Chao, and Wei Yan, battle Cao Hong and company. Fortunately, Cao Hong?s generals have all star caliber too. It is very important to train up levels because Liu Bei?s star studded generals inflict severe damages. Focus on Zhao Yun because his strength index is 240 while his wisdom index is 200. Guo Jia and Zhang Liao take care of Zhang Fei through tactics. A tent can be found in Nan Zheng.
Cao Hong and troops enter Nan Zheng. They encounter a man that promises them to open Han Zhong?s castle gate. He demands $10,000 gold in return. Cao Hong agrees. The man bribed Zhang Da, who kills Zhang Fei (loyal to the ROTK novel but we will not see Zhang Fei any more). Zhang Da demands tribute as soon as Cao Hong enters Han Zhong. Liu Bei rushes out and discovers the plot. He kills Zhang Da and immediately challenges Cao Hong to a battle. Liu Bei leads Fa Zheng, Ma Chao, Huang Zhong, and Wei Yan. Guo Jia can use Huo Shen (level 40). In this case, Cao Hong should have an easier time. A white tiger axe is available in Han Zhong.
Lu Su greets Cao Hong?s troop once they leave Han Zhong, saying that Wu wants to treat them with a feast owing to victory against Liu Bei. Cao Hong heads back to the city that they land but discovers that Lu Su tricks them. Lu Su leads Zhu Zhi and Han Dang in this battle. Yang Gu joins after the victory.
Head north and find the bronze key in the basement of a hut. Then, fight the Wu generals (Zhu Huan, He Qi, Zhu Ge Jin) at the water gate. After triumph, enter the gate and turns on the leverage with the key. The water is gone and Cao Hong can pick up a Qing Long sabre and a steel helmet.
Cao Hong heads southwest via the pass that is exposed from the disappeared water. Like the original version, an ambush occurs at the pass. Instead of Liu Zhang?s troops, Wu generals Lu Xun, Tai Shi Ci, Gan Ning, and Zhu Ge Liang attack Cao Hong?s troops. Guo Jia dies in this battle. Remember to re-assign tactician because Guo Jia will die. They are ambushed once they return to the initial city. But Xun Yu comes to rescue. Everyone gathers at the palace. Xun Yu, Cao Ren, and Xia Hou Yuan rejoin.
Head south to a castle by ferry (the Ba Castle in the original) and defeat Zhu Ge Liang, Quan Zong, and Ling Cao. Zhong Hui joins Cao Cao. The weaponry has ice spear so equip it among spear users. A tent is available too. Everyone then travel west to a citadel. Xu Sheng, Gu Yong, and Ling Tong battle Wei troops but they retreat half way. Like the original version, wait until a soldier enters from the other side. Enter the citadel and talk to the soldier who uncovers Xu Sheng?s fire tactic. Find the spear and fight Xu Sheng (without the fire) once again.
Lu Ling Castle is in the west of this gate. However, Cao Cao?s troops cannot enter. Visit the Chens? village first. Then, head north to a mountain pass. Unlock all chests and equip the fire shield for everyone (duplicate). A citadel is located north of the pass, where our old friend Huang Gai guards. Zhang Hong is with him. Defeat them and talk to the soldier inside the citadel. He angrily leaves. Find the silver stone at the southeast corner of the citadel and head to Lu Ling. Defeat Zhu Ran, Ding Feng, Bu Xi, and our friend Huang Gai.
The next castle (Yue Jin in the original) is so tightly fortified that Cao Cao?s force cannot enter. Generals have to visit the village northwest of Lu Ling and find Deng Ai. He wants to join Cao Cao but Wu captivates his mother. Go to the cave southwest of the village. Enter the hut outside the cave and find the white tiger axe. Fight the general in front of the hut (very easy battle) and rescue Deng Ai?s mother. Deng Ai then joins and he must be at the front of the troops. But Wu?s generals discover it. Zhang Ti, Shen Ying, Wu Yan, and Lu Kai challenge Deng Ai and company. Du Yu joins Cao Cao after the victory. A steel helmet and a tactic scroll are available.
Go north past a bridge. Enter a cave and speak to an old man, who tells Cao Cao?s force that he hides a gun powder bottle in the cave. Cao Cao?s force decides to use it and conquer Dan Yang Citadel. Find the Gun Powder bottle along with other items in the cave. Enter Dan Yang Citadel from the back. Even though Dan Yang Citadel is the original game?s Mian Zhu, its soldiers will not fight upon conversation. Cao Cao?s troops cannot train levels up to 99. Regardless, make sure that Cao Cao?s force picks up the Dragon Armour before burning it. Lu Xun, Gan Ning, Zhou Tai, Zhu Ge Jin, and Ding Feng come up and battle Cao Cao?s army under a sea of fire. With the help of fire, Cao generals easily win. Xun Yu orders to pursue Wu?s troops in Wu Jun. Fight the same five generals. Lu Xun?s tactics are very dangerous, since they are in level five (ie. Huo Shen, Ji Shi, Shui Long). Kill him first. Meanwhile, damage Gan Ning and Zhou Tai with tactics (put Zhang Liao, Deng Ai, and possibly Zhong Hui in the battle). Cao Cao eventually conquers Wu Jun. Three scrolls are available in the castle.
Keep going southwest. Zhou Tai challenges the lead general to a duel. Xu Zhu should be the guy since he has the highest strength index. Besides, he is the ?Tiger General.? Xu Zhu kills Zhou Tai. Everyone invades the final Wu castle, Jian Ye. Sun Quan launches a final assault with Lu Kang, Tai Shi Ci, Zhang Zhao, and Zhu Ge Ke. This battle is extremely difficult. Both Sun Quan and Lu Kang know An Sha. My Xu Zhu was killed by it. I therefore advise to make sure that Cao Cao?s generals have high wisdom indexes of over 180 (e.g. Zhang Liao, Xia Hou Dun, Deng Ai, Zhong Hui). Deal with Sun Quan and Lu Kang while cast tactics on Tai Shi Ci. Zhang Zhao and Zhu Ge Ke are less dangerous. Wu is destroyed once Cao Cao?s troops win. Enter Jian Ye and rest. Speak to Cao Cao the next day.
Note: this chapter is much harder than the original version. Enemies? soldier counts and tactic levels increase. Sun Quan?s generals are much stronger and wiser too. I personally do not like to have Zhou Tai challenging to a duel. Gan Ning should be the one, since he is the strongest general in terms of might (Tai Shi Ci dies early according to history). Training is very crucial, especially late in this chapter. Cao?s troops need at least level 40 in order to defeat Sun Quan.
I also notice some differences in terms of tactics learned and its SP values. Cao Cao?s troops do not learn Fu Sha, Xian Jing, and Ba Gua until somewhere between levels 50 and 60. These tactics and formation cost significantly more SPs than the original game. I hereby list the tactics whose SP values increase in this mod:
Ji Mian: 30 SP
Yi Xin: 32 SP
Li Jian: 36 SP
Li Fan: 48 SP
Xian Jing: 48 SP
Fu Sha: 100 SP
An Sha: 120 SP
Ba Gua Array: 200 SP
Think carefully before using these powerful tactics. Bring many more wisdom pills along battles too.
The Jing Zhou chapter:
Chapter 4: Conquering Jing Zhou
Cao Cao asks Cao Ren and company to recapture Chang An and Xu Chang, since Liu Bei?s troops have invaded. Guan Yu takes over Jing Zhou and Cao Ren needs to seize it. First, head to Luo Yang and Jia Xu finally joins. He is very valuable because he has a wisdom index of 240. He solves the lack of tacticians in battles. Head to Xu Chang and defeat Fu Shi Ren. He is much easier than Chen Jiao of the original version. Enter Xu Chang and find the Tally Order (in front of the throne).
Enter Chang An with the Tally Order. Wu Ban and Sun Qian challenge Cao Cao?s force at the gate. I strongly recommend replacing Cao Hong with Jia Xu. Jia Xu?s wisdom index of 240 allows him to cast many tactics successfully. In this battle, Jia Xu can inflict extensive damage on Wu Ban and Sun Qian via Shui Lei. Cao Cao?s troops win easily with Jia Xu.
The rest of this chapter is exactly the same as the original, except for generals. All castles? names in Jing Zhou are identical to the initial version. Go south to Yi Ling via the ferry docked at the pier southwest of Chang An. Cao Cao?s army battles Feng Xi and Jian Yong. It is a very easy battle with the presence of Jia Xu, who kills Feng Xi with a few Yan Re. Besides, Jian Yong?s intelligence index is mediocre. A steel armour is available in Yi Ling.
Nan Castle features Hu Ban and Ma Liang. Jia Xu easily handles Hu Ban if we train up to level 24 with Luo Shi. Everyone else concentrates on hitting Ma Liang. Hu Ban and Ma Liang escape to Fan Castle but Lu Meng and his Wu troops take it ahead of them. Regretfully, Hu Ban and Ma Liang lose Fan Castle to Lu Meng. A steel armour is also available in Nan but it is useless if everyone is armed with the flame armour.
Cao Cao?s force attacks Fan Castle but it cannot resist the devastating strikes from Lu Meng?s troops. Everyone retreats to Nan after one round. Guo Jia appears once again. He gives them a secret box that includes a tactic for defeating Lu Meng. Only Cao Ren can execute the tactic. Train as many levels as we can (preferably up to 26 with Li Jian). The battle at Fan will be difficult even though Lu Meng falls into the tactic like Lu Bu. Note that Lu Meng has 4000 soldiers. His strength and wisdom indices are over 200. Furthermore, his tactics (Da Re, Hong Shui, Fu Sha, Li Fan, Yi Wen, Feng Jian) are superior to this chapter (they belong to chapter 5). The other four generals (Han Dang, Chen Wu, Jiang Qin, Pan Zhang, all of them are pivotal generals for Wu) launch heavy blows. Jia Xu needs to cast Luo Shi very often. Do not use Li Jian because it costs 36 SP in this mod. With Jia Xu?s Luo Shi and timely revival medicines, Cao Cao?s troops capture the Fan Castle. A thunder sword is available in the castle. Xun Yu and Jia Xu need to equip it (duplicate one).
Citizens instruct Cao Cao?s force to conquer four castles in southern Jing. Pass through the cave and visit the hut, where Xun You and Cao Xiu reside. Jia Xu must be present in order for the two men to yield at the door. After conversing Xun You and Cao Xiu, go to Wu Ling instead of Ling Ling. Pick up a steel spear first. Duplicate and equip Xia Hou Dun, Xia Hou Yuan, Dian Wei, and Cao Hong with the spear. Head to the southwestern cape and talk to Meng Da. He rebels and coaxed Liu Feng out of Wu Ling. Pick up a steel shield and a wisdom pill. Everyone equips the steel shield by duplicating it. Defeat Liu Feng at Wu Ling. Meng Da kills Liu Feng and opens the castle. Purchase a steel sabre for Cao Ren.
Now we go back to Ling Ling. Defeat Zhou Cang at the citadel. Move to the castle where Zhou Cang, Liao Hua, and Ma Liang guard. Ma Liang somehow resurrects from Lu Meng?s hand. His tactics can be dangerous so kill him with strikes from Cao Ren, Xia Hou Yuan, and Dian Wei. Meanwhile, Xia Hou Dun and Jia Xu reduce soldier counts of Zhou Cang and Liao Hua by means of Yan Re. Cao Cao eventually seizes Ling Ling. In the castle, a steel shield is available. Since Cao Cao?s forces upgrade weapons at Wu Ling, the battle at Ling Ling should be a lot easier. Upgrading weapons is the reason why I advise us to attack Wu Ling first. Furthermore, messing up the order does not stall the game.
Go to the Guei Yang village and find a wisdom pill. Defeat Liu Feng and Guan Ping at the Guei Yang Castle. Enter the castle and Guan Yu comes out. He pulls Xun Yu into the palace. Liu Feng and Guan Ping emerge and the three of them try to kill Xun Yu. Lu Meng rushed in and defeated them. Lu Meng takes charge of Guei Yang. Now Cao Cao?s force can recruit Lu Meng by using the Zheng?s Letter in front of him! I replace Dian Wei with Lu Meng because Dian Wei?s wisdom index of 98 is way too low.
Head to Chang Sha. Cao Ren battles Guan Yu on a duel. Each one has 100 soldiers. Zhang He separates them after two rounds. Then, attack Chang Sha. Lu Meng has to be in the army. Enemies include Guan Yu, Guan Ping, Zhou Cang, Xu Shu, and Ma Liang. Despite the drop in wisdom, Guan Yu remains the most dangerous. Kill him first. Xia Hou Yuan, Xia Hou Dun, and Cao Ren then concentrate on Xu Shu and Ma Liang. Lu Meng and Jia Xu deal with Guan Ping and Zhou Cang through tactics.
Xu Huang joins after the victory at Chang Sha. He is the only general on Cao Cao?s side that equips axes. Zhang He joins after Cao Cao?s troops find the Yang You Bow for him in a cave. Go back to Xun You?s hut. A soldier reports that Lu Meng has rebelled at Guei Yang. Xun You and Cao Xiu instruct to defeat Lu Meng. What happens when the troops arrive at Guei Yang? Lu Meng is not there because he is on our side!!! Instead of Lu Meng and Jiang Qin, only Jiang Qin and three soldiers fight us. The battle is a breeze because Lu Meng follows Cao Cao. Jiang Qin flees to Ling Ling after losing to Cao Cao?s troops.
Since Lu Meng defects to Cao Cao, Han Dang takes over as the Wu troops? leader. He guards the Ling Ling citadel with Chen Wu and Pan Zhang. They retreat to Ling Ling Castle after Lu Meng and Cao Cao force defeat them at the citadel. Han Dang leads Chen Wu, Jiang Qin, and Pan Zhang in the final Jing Zhou battle. Cao Cao claims Jing Zhou after the victory. Cao Cao?s troops quickly head to Xun You?s hut; however, they have already gone to Luo Yang.
Everyone returns to Luo Yang. Once the generals arrive, they discover that Cheng Yu has rebuilt Luo Yang and its glamour. Cheng Yu officially rejoins the team. They meet Xun You and Cao Xiu in the palace. They join the team too.
However, Xun Yu leaves the team. He is assigned to rebuild Jing Zhou that is torn by wars. Cao Cao must find a replacement tactician now. His troops visit Xu Shao, who gives them a bottle of wine. Xu Shao instructs them to visit a drunkard in Chang An. In Chang An, citizens express their suffering under a bandit. The drunkard instructs the troops to fight the bandit. In return, he will give them ?the Phoenix.?
After passing through the forest (in the middle of a quadrilateral shaped forest), the troops encounters the bandit leader Xu Zhu. He joins after the troops defeat them. Finally, the ?Tiger General? is with Cao Cao. Xu Zhu has the highest strength index among Cao Cao?s generals. The forest contains several hidden items in addition to the chests, particularly a steel helmet. Everyone should equip it by means of duplication.
Talk to the drunkard in Chang An. He is in fact Guo Jia, who joins Cao Cao as the replacement tactician. The screen automatically turns to Luo Yang. An injured general (I do not know his name) tells Cao Cao about Wu. Zhang Liao also enters. He hides a map in a cave northwest of Chang An (where we find the flame armour) with his friend Pang De guarding it. He passes a letter to Cao Cao, who gives it to Cao Ren and company. Use the letter in front of Pang De, who then moves over. Open the chest and Cao Ren retrieves the Wu map. Talk to Pang De and he joins Cao Cao.
Return to Luo Yang and Cao Cao decides to invade Wu (Replacing Shu with Wu is ridiculous, putting Wu in southwestern China). Cao Ren and Xia Hou Yuan leave the team. Cao Hong and Guo Jia become leaders. We can only choose three more generals at the billet. Zhang Liao officially joins at the dock southwest of Chang An (finally!!!). I go with Xia Hou Dun, Lu Meng, Zhang Liao, Cao Hong, and Guo Jia. If you did not recruit Lu Meng through Zheng?s Letter, you can consider using Xu Zhu, Dian Wei, or Jia Xu.
Note: the map is straight forward. However, I wish Xu Zhu and Zhang Liao to join much sooner. Xu Zhu?s strength can be higher (e.g. 250) because he is the strongest general in Cao Cao?s army. Once we upgrade weapons at Wu Ling and recruit Lu Meng, this Jing Zhou stage becomes very easy. By the way, I reach level 29 and receive a surprise. No one learns Fu Sha. This mod probably deletes it and raises Yi Xin?s SP to 32.
The Chi Bi section:
Chapter 3: Chi Bi
Yuan Shao?s army of 100,000 has invaded and it gathers at Bai Ma Po. Xun Yu lays out the tactics the same way as Zhu Ge Liang in the original version. Xun Yu and Xia Hou Yuan face Yuan Shao directly (assign Xun Yu as the tactician). Cheng Yu leaves the group in order to direct Luo Yang?s rebuilding process (big loss considering that we do not have many good advisors). Yuan Shao?s army includes Zhang He (dangerous bow user with a strength index of 225) and Tian Feng. Hang in there during round one. Then, Cao Ren will launch a fire attack. Cao Cao?s army should attack Yuan Shao and Zhang He while reviving HP with revival tactics and herbal. Cao Hong arrives in the second round, followed by Dian Wei in the third. Cao Cao?s army kills Yuan Shao in this battle, securing northern China. Note: Luo Yang has stepped forward in rebuilding. An iron sword and iron armour are available by using ?check?.
The group returns to Luo Yang. A messenger tells Cao Cao that the emperor is dying. Cao Cao joins the army and they head to Xu Chang, leaving Xun Yu in Luo Yang for defensive purposes. When they reach Xu Chang, the emperor asks Cao Cao to take power. He then breathes his last and passes away. Meanwhile, Zhang Xiu arrives. He has to retreat to Chang An and leaves. Cao Cao and his officers decide to head back to Luo Yang. They would like to consult Xun Yu regarding the next step. In Luo Yang, Xun Yu joins the group and they head to Jiang Ling (not sure about the name?s accuracy, but it changes from Xia Kou in the original version). They would like to discuss the successor, Liu Xie (Xian Di of Han).
But Liu Xie is gravely ill too. He can only lie in his bed. Cao Cao finally agrees to take over as the temporary emperor, succeeding in controlling other warlords. However, rebels have seized Luo Yang and Xu Chang. They took a general, Huang Gai, as hostage too. Cao Cao does not join battles for now. Xun Yu becomes the tactician and the army heads to Luo Yang, where they battle Ma Teng (Ma Chao?s father), Wu Zi Lan, Wang Zi Fu, and Dong Cheng (not related to Dong Zhuo). This is a difficult battle even with Tong Xian. Cao Cao?s generals have low tactic levels in general. Xia Hou Dun is the highest with 187. Tactics will not succeed so save the SP for reviving tactics. Meanwhile, Ma Teng?s strength index is 230. The other three generals can cast Yi Xin on Cao Cao?s generals. I took a while to defeat them, by killing Ma Teng first. Subsequently, speak to a man in the palace. He will then leave.
Huang Gai stands right beside Cao Cao in Jiang Ling. He tells Xun Yu to recapture Xu Chang. Xun Yu and the rest head there. They battle Geng Ji, Wei Fang, and Jin Yi. None of them is particularly strong but their wisdom levels are high enough to successfully cast Yi Xin on Dian Wei and Cao Hong. I really dislike these two battles because Cao Cao?s generals have relatively low wisdom indexes. Unfortunately, I cannot do anything about it. Huang Gai joins after Xun Yu wins the battle and returns to Jiang Ling. Hey, Huang Gai is actually a spy from Zhou Yu and Sun Quan. Why does Cao Cao let him join???
Regardless, they travel to Jiang Xia (Cai Sang in the original version) by ferry. In the palace, Xun Yu meets his comrades (Yue Jin, Liu Ye, Li Dian, and Man Chong). They ask Xun Yu to solve three problems in order to prepare for the Chi Bi war against Zhou Yu of Wu and Liu Bei. Solving the problem of easterly wind is the same as the original version (visits the village in the east and head to Japan by boat). I have to mention the battle at the top of Fuji because it is extremely difficult (I died twice before winning it in my third attempt). Himiko leads the boulder snake, tiger, horse, and snake. Her wisdom and attack indices are 255. The boulder snake and tiger have high strength indices and they inflict severe damage. Cao Cao?s generals must load up on copper and revival pills, as well as training up to level 20 with Yan Re. In the battle, Himiko is not as dangerous as her statistics appear. The boulder snake and tiger hit very hard so kill them with Yan Re first. Then, deal with the horse and the snake one by one. Finally, gang up on Himiko. When we revive, we should use pills. We then focus our SP spending on Yan Re. Do not use Yi Xin. It costs 32 SP in this mod instead of 6 in the original. After the victory, walk up to meet Himiko and she gives the Wind Scroll. Xun Yu should equip it because only he can use it. Head back to Jiang Xia immediately.
Make gun powder through the same process as the original version. Then, go to Bai Ma Po and blow the rocks away. Cao Cao?s army then attacks Zhang Xiu?s troops (Hu Che Er, Fu Wan, Kong Rong, and Chui Tan) at Chang An. Zhang Xiu himself is not very strong. Cao Cao?s force should kill Kong Rong first. Kong Rong?s wisdom is as high as 205 and he can cast Yi Xin. After the victory, Cao Cao?s troops go to the second floor of the castle. They find the 1,000,000 arrows along with many iron weapons and armours. Equip everybody with iron weapons. Note: Cao Cao?s troops can obtain the flame armour prior to the battle against Zhang Xiu. Go around Chang An above the gate. Head to a cave in the northwest and obtain the flame armour in the third floor underground. They will revisit this cave in order to pick up the Wu map later.
Return to Jiang Xia. You can now use the Zheng?s Letter and recruit Liu Ye. Yue Jin also wonders how we can chain Zhou Yu?s ships together. They conclude that Guo Jia is the best person. Where can we find Guo Jia? Yue Jin tells Xun Yu to ask Xu Shao. Go to Xu Shao?s hut. He says that Guo Jia lives in a hut southeast of Jiang Xia. Return to Jiang Xia and head southeastward. After a river pass and they reach Guo Jia?s hut. Talk to Guo Jia and he agrees to convince Zhou Yu in locking up his ships. Then, go back to Jiang Xia and speak to Yue Jin. Board the ship and the Chi Bi battle begins.
History has turned its course!!! Xun Yu uses the Wind Scroll and changes the wind?s direction (remember to hand the tactician?s job to Xia Hou Dun before boarding the ship). Everything else follows like the original version. Cao Ren releases Zhou Yu but Zhou Yu probably ends up dead on his own. Cao Cao defeated Zhou Yu and Liu Bei. History changes in the DOAE world!!!
Note: This stage is a little hard. The Himiko battle is obviously the most difficult. In addition, lack of good advisor in battles weakens Cao Cao?s troops. Xun Yu is the sole tactician and he cannot fight. No one can successively cast tactics on enemies.
Indeed, this Wei Mod is essentially the same. Here is my second instalment:
Chapter 2: Control the Han Emperor
The map is Jing Zhou but now Jing Zhou Castle is renamed Xu Chang (find an iron sword by using ?check?). Cao Cao speaks to the Han Emperor and he wants Cao Cao to defeat Yuan Shu. Cao Cao finds Yuan Shu?s armies in the three villages southeast of Xu Chang. Ji Ling leads the charge in the first village, while Yuan Yin features the second. Each village has only one general so the two battles should be very easy. Yuan Shu and a guard attacks Cao Cao?s army as soon as Cao Cao enters the third village. Cao Cao?s force easily kills Yuan Shu. Poor Yuan Shu, he cannot escape the fate of death even though he does not appear until chapter 2.
The emperor is very glad that Cao Cao defeats Yuan Shu. He bestows Cao Cao the castle of Luo Yang (Xin Ye in the original version). But Cao Cao discovers that Dong Zhuo has burnt the castle. People begin to rebuild it. Note: you can find an iron armour by using the ?check? command. When Cao Cao leaves Luo Yang, a messenger reports that the emperor is gravely ill. Cao Cao returns to Xu Chang immediately. The emperor is so sick that he has to stay in bed. Cao Cao talks to the emperor, who asks Cao Cao to take over power after he dies. Jia Xu tells Cao Cao that Dong Zhuo?s follower, Zhang Xiu, attempts to assassinate him. Jia Xu advises Cao Cao to escape via the underground path, hidden at the northwestern corner of the palace (same as the original version).
A bridge joins Xu Chang?s neighbourhood with a hut. Cao Cao visits Xu Shao at the hut. He suggests Cao Cao to find an advisor. Cao Cao then sleeps overnight. A man visits Xu Shao during the night. Cao Cao hustles to Xu Shao and asks for the visitor?s identity. Xu Shao says that it is Xun Yu. Cao Cao rushes to Xun Yu?s hut, in the two isolated trees at the east of Xu Chang (where we find Zhu Ge Liang in the original version). Unfortunately, Xun Yu?s nephew, Xun You, says that Xun Yu has left home. Xun You will tell Cao Cao at Luo Yang when Xun Yu returns.
Cao Cao returns to Luo Yang and Jia Xu reports that Lu Bu has invaded. Lu Bu murders Dong Zhuo and leads an army of ten thousand at Bai Ma Po (Bo Wang in the original). Cao Cao battles Lu Bu at Bai Ma. This battle is much more difficult than the original version with Lu Kang and Lu Xiang. Lu Bu has three good generals: Chen Gong (210 wisdom and can cast Yi Xin), Zhang Liao (230 strength and 205 wisdom), and Gao Shun (200 strength). Lu Bu?s horse, Red Hare, provides a formidable opponent too. Yes, the Red Hare is an individual troop with a strength index of 220!!! I train my troops up to level 15 so I can cast Yi Xin on the Red Hare. First, gang up and kill Lu Bu although the three other generals are strong. Afterwards, take down Zhang Liao and Chen Gong. But do not gang up on them. The Red Hare and Gao Shun can inflict massive damage. One or two generals need to attack them in order to limit their strikes. Cao Cao finally won but he suffers significant damage. What??? Zhang Liao does not join Cao Cao here!? Cao Cao desperately wishes him to follow.
Anyway, Cao Cao returns to Luo Yang. Xun You says that Xun Yu has returned. Cao Cao visits him at the hut, convincing him to join. Use the same way to recruit Xun Yu as Zhu Ge Liang. Xun Yu is asleep. Use ?check? and do not wake him up. Then, Xun Yu will join.
Note: this chapter is the same as the original version?s second part, in terms of landscape. The battle against Lu Bu is hard so train the troops as much as possible. Generals will challenge Cao Cao?s army during regular battles. In the original version, they do not emerge until the Chi Bi stage.
