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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!
Construction requirements in Campaign mode
- 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
2) Marathon Monk – Uesugi or Ikko Ikki clan (Ikko Ikki clan requires the Ikko Ikki Clan Pack available on Steam)
- Yari Dojo
- Armoury
Faith builds the body, and faith makes outstanding warriors.
Construction requirements in Campaign mode (Ikko Ikki clan)
- 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 (Uesugi clan)
- Ikko religion
- Jodo Shinshu Temple
- Proving grounds
3) Hand Mortar – Hojo clan
- Buddhist religion
- Buddhist Temple
- Proving grounds
Hand mortars can lob shots over the heads of intervening troops, even over high walls.
Construction requirements in Campaign mode
- 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
4) Heavy Gunner – Shimazu clan
- Gunsmith
- Armoury
For some targets a simple musket is disrespectful. Better by far to use a heavy gun.
Construction requirements in Campaign mode
- Very large muskets can damage units and buildings
- Small unit size leaves them vulnerable in melee
- Very vulnerable to cavalry
5) Wako Raider – Mori clan
- Gunsmith
- Armoury
Piracy prepares men to fight unfairly and with deceit. A wise commander uses these skills.
Construction requirements in Campaign mode
- 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
6) Mounted Gunner – Tokugawa clan
- Sword Dojo
- Military port
These mounted samurai carry matchlocks, allowing them to fire a deadly volley and then gallop away.
Construction requirements in Campaign mode
- Very high missile damage
- Good accuracy but slow reload
- Average in melee
- Vulnerable to foot missile units
7) Bandit – Hattori clan (Hattori clan only available in the Total War: SHOGUN 2 Limited Edition)
- Stables
- Gunsmith
Banditry teaches a man much that is useful in warfare, such as striking from an unexpected direction.
Construction requirements in Campaign mode
- Can shoot whilst hidden
- Can hide almost anywhere
- Can walk hidden
- Weak in melee
- Vulnerable to cavalry
8) Long-Yari Ashigaru – Oda clan
- Bow dojo
- Criminal syndicate
These men carry exceptionally long spears, pikes in effect, making them extremely dangerous to cavalry.
Construction requirements in Campaign mode
- Excellent against cavalry
- Good defensive unit
- Vulnerable to missiles and sword infantry
- Weak morale
9) Fire Cavalry – Takeda clan
- Spear dojo
- Encampment
These cavalry are a sword in their general’s hand, ready to slice into a battle line.
Construction requirements in Campaign mode
- Good against cavalry
- Good against infantry
- Good speed
- Weak against spears and naginatas
- Vulnerable to matchlocks and bows
10) Daikyu Samurai – Chosokabe clan
- Cavalry dojo
- Proving grounds
When archer and bow are as one, anything is possible.
Construction requirements in Campaign mode
- Extra long range
- Very accurate and higher damage
- Slow reload speed
- Vulnerable to cavalry
- Weak melee attack
- Bow dojo
- Hunting lodge
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