Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Sengoku Jidai Unit Pack

About Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Sengoku Jidai Unit Pack

The Total War: SHOGUN 2 Sengoku Jidai Unit Pack adds 10 new elite units for use across the different game modes of SHOGUN 2. Once you've purchased the content, you will unlock all 10 of these versatile units in single and multiplayer Campaign mode under the conditions stated below. They will also be available in the Avatar Conquest and single player Battle modes of the game when playing with the appropriate clan. 1) Bulletproof Samurai unit – Date clan

It takes true samurai to charge into musket fire – and prevail! Bulletproof armour makes them very resilient against matchlocks

Heavy armour makes them slow

Very good armour and melee defence

Very good vs. cavalry

Average melee attack

Construction requirements in Campaign mode Yari Dojo

Armoury

2) Marathon Monk – Uesugi or Ikko Ikki clan (Ikko Ikki clan requires the Ikko Ikki Clan Pack available on Steam)

Faith builds the body, and faith makes outstanding warriors. Very fast moving and fatigue resistant

Good against infantry and cavalry

Very good melee defence

Vulnerable to katana infantry and missiles

Construction requirements in Campaign mode (Ikko Ikki clan) Ikko religion

Jodo Shinshu Temple

Proving grounds

Construction requirements in Campaign mode (Uesugi clan) Buddhist religion

Buddhist Temple

Proving grounds

3) Hand Mortar – Hojo clan

Hand mortars can lob shots over the heads of intervening troops, even over high walls. High arc of fire is good for attacking units behind walls and other units

Small unit size and weak stats make them very vulnerable in melee

Low morale

Very vulnerable to cavalry

Construction requirements in Campaign mode Gunsmith

Armoury

4) Heavy Gunner – Shimazu clan

For some targets a simple musket is disrespectful. Better by far to use a heavy gun. Very large muskets can damage units and buildings

Small unit size leaves them vulnerable in melee

Very vulnerable to cavalry

Construction requirements in Campaign mode Gunsmith

Armoury

5) Wako Raider – Mori clan

Piracy prepares men to fight unfairly and with deceit. A wise commander uses these skills. Can deploy outside of their own deployment area

Can walk whilst hidden and can hide almost anywhere

Good melee attack and morale

Weak melee defence and armour

Vulnerable to cavalry and missiles

Construction requirements in Campaign mode Sword Dojo

Military port

6) Mounted Gunner – Tokugawa clan

These mounted samurai carry matchlocks, allowing them to fire a deadly volley and then gallop away. Very high missile damage

Good accuracy but slow reload

Average in melee

Vulnerable to foot missile units

Construction requirements in Campaign mode Stables

Gunsmith

7) Bandit – Hattori clan (Hattori clan only available in the Total War: SHOGUN 2 Limited Edition)

Banditry teaches a man much that is useful in warfare, such as striking from an unexpected direction. Can shoot whilst hidden

Can hide almost anywhere

Can walk hidden

Weak in melee

Vulnerable to cavalry

Construction requirements in Campaign mode Bow dojo

Criminal syndicate

8) Long-Yari Ashigaru – Oda clan

These men carry exceptionally long spears, pikes in effect, making them extremely dangerous to cavalry. Excellent against cavalry

Good defensive unit

Vulnerable to missiles and sword infantry

Weak morale

Construction requirements in Campaign mode Spear dojo

Encampment

9) Fire Cavalry – Takeda clan

These cavalry are a sword in their general’s hand, ready to slice into a battle line. Good against cavalry

Good against infantry

Good speed

Weak against spears and naginatas

Vulnerable to matchlocks and bows

Construction requirements in Campaign mode Cavalry dojo

Proving grounds

10) Daikyu Samurai – Chosokabe clan

When archer and bow are as one, anything is possible. Extra long range

Very accurate and higher damage

Slow reload speed

Vulnerable to cavalry

Weak melee attack

Construction requirements in Campaign mode Bow dojo

Hunting lodge