BATTLE TACTICS
Win every engagement with superior tactics
📐 Basic Formations
Line Formation
Standard infantry line with ranged units behind. Best for pitched battles on flat terrain.
- • Infantry in center, cavalry on flanks
- • Archers behind infantry line
- • General positioned for morale boost
Hammer & Anvil
Infantry pins enemy while cavalry flanks and charges from behind. Classic devastating combo.
- • Infantry engages front
- • Cavalry hidden on flanks
- • Wait for infantry melee then charge
Fighting Withdrawal
Ranged units fire while moving backward, covered by infantry. Effective for attrition.
- • Keep infantry between ranged and enemy
- • Slowly retreat while firing
- • Protects valuable ranged units
Flanking Maneuver
Cavalry sweeps wide to attack enemy from sides or rear. Multiplier effect on charge bonus.
- • Send cavalry wide around battlefield
- • Use terrain for concealment
- • Time charge for maximum impact
🗺️ Terrain Advantages
Hilltop
+20% accuracy, +charge bonus for downhill charges
Forest
-20% ranged accuracy, hidden units until discovered
River Crossing
-40% movement, -morale for crossing units
Narrow Pass
Forces enemy into tight formation, negate numbers
High Grass
Conceals unit movement, good for ambushes
Fortified Position
+40% defense, ideal for defensive battles
🐴 Cavalry Tactics
Charge Impact
Cavalry deals massive damage on charge but vulnerable in prolonged melee. Use charge, then withdraw.
Pursuit vs. Combat
Use pursuit mode after routing enemies. Keep cavalry in combat mode when facing fresh units.
Anti-Cav Deployment
Naginata samurai and yari blocks counter cavalry effectively. Position before cavalry engagement.
Fire Cavalry
Shoot then move away. Hit ranged units then flee before melee. Harass static targets.
🏰 Siege Battle Guide
Approach Phase
Deploy siege equipment first. Bring multiple ladders and rams. Siege towers for walls.
Breach Phase
Use cannons or fire rockets to suppress defenders. Create breach points with battering rams.
Storm Phase
Send expendable units first through breach. Elite samurai follow to hold capture points.
Secure Phase
Capture all gatehouses and central tower. Protect general for morale. Clear remaining resistance.