Unite Ancient China under your rule through a thrilling blend of turn-based empire building and real-time battles. Use the Guanxi System and diplomacy to forge alliances, and build powerful armies with hundreds of unique infantry, cavalry and war machine units.
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is the first in the multi award-winning strategy series to recreate epic conflict across ancient China. Combining a gripping turn-based campaign game of empire-building, statecraft and conquest with stunning real-time battles, Total War: THREE KINGDOMS redefines the series in an age of heroes and legends.
China in 190CE
Welcome to a new era of legendary conquest.
This beautiful but fractured land calls out for a new emperor and a new way of life. Unite China under your rule, forge the next great dynasty, and build a legacy that will last through the ages. Choose from a cast of 12 legendary Warlords and conquer the realm. Recruit heroic characters to aide your cause and dominate your enemies on military, technological, political, and economic fronts.
Will you build powerful friendships, form brotherly alliances, and earn the respect of your many foes? Or would you rather commit acts of treachery, inflict heart-wrenching betrayals, and become a master of grand political intrigue?
Your legend is yet to be written, but one thing is certain: glorious conquest awaits.
ANCIENT CHINA RECREATED
Discover Three Kingdoms China, a land of breath-taking natural beauty. Battle across lush subtropics, arid deserts and snow-capped mountains. Marvel at legendary landmarks like the Great Wall of China and the Yangtze River. Explore the length and breadth of ancient China as you restore harmony to its embattled landscape.
CHINA’S GREATEST LEGENDS
Forge a new empire as one of 12 legendary Warlords drawn from China’s celebrated historical epic, the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Peerless commanders, powerful warriors and eminent statesmen, these characters each have a unique playstyle and objectives. Recruit an epic supporting cast of heroes to command your armies, govern your provinces and strengthen your growing empire. Characters are the beating heart of the game, and China’s very future will be shaped by its champions.
GUANXI SYSTEM
Modelled on Guanxi, the Chinese concept of dynamic inter-relationships, Total War: THREE KINGDOMS takes a paradigm-shifting approach to character agency, with iconic, larger-than-life heroes and their relationships defining the future of ancient China. Each of these characters is brought to life with their own unique personality, motivations, and likes/dislikes. They also form their own deep relationships with each other, both positive and negative, that shape how your story plays out.
ARTISTIC PURITY
With stunning visuals and flamboyant Wushu combat, THREE KINGDOMS is the art of war. With beautiful UI, vibrant vistas and authentic Chinese-inspired artwork, this reimagining of ancient China is a visual feast.
REAL-TIME & TURN-BASED HARMONY
The turn-based campaign and real-time battles of Total War: THREE KINGDOMS are more interconnected than ever before. Actions in battle now have much greater consequences, affecting your Heroes’ relationship towards you, as well as the friendships and rivalries they develop with other characters. In a world where powerful allies are one of the keys to success, this adds a brand-new element to how victory is achieved.
Achievements·99
First Steps
Playing as any faction, capture a region.
87.7% · 1 pts
87.7% · 1 pts
Way of the Tao
Playing as any faction, win a single battle with one of each unit type (Melee Cavalry; Shock Cavalry; Melee Infantry; Glaive & Spear Infantry; Ranged).
79.8% · 1.1 pts
79.8% · 1.1 pts
A Land of Milk & Honey
Playing as any faction, make 8,888 income in a single turn.
72.2% · 1.2 pts
72.2% · 1.2 pts
To Dust
Playing as any faction, destroy any other faction.
67% · 1.3 pts
67% · 1.3 pts
Oath of the Peach Garden
Fight a battle with Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei fighting on the same side.
57.6% · 1.4 pts
57.6% · 1.4 pts
Settlers of the Han
Playing as any faction, capture 29 settlements.
54.3% · 1.5 pts
54.3% · 1.5 pts
BFFs
Playing as any faction, form an alliance.
47.8% · 1.7 pts
47.8% · 1.7 pts
That Still Only Counts as One
Win a battle against an opponent fielding at least one elephant unit, or an opponent fielding a general that has an elephant as their mount
47.8% · 1.7 pts
47.8% · 1.7 pts
If You Can't Surrender, Die
Playing as any faction, kill 92,413 enemies.
46.9% · 1.7 pts
46.9% · 1.7 pts
Take No Prisoners
Playing as any faction, execute 24 captives.
46.9% · 1.7 pts
46.9% · 1.7 pts
Demolition Man
Playing as any faction, breach a wall during a battle.
43.6% · 1.8 pts
43.6% · 1.8 pts
Huangdi
Playing as any faction, declare yourself emperor.
43.5% · 1.8 pts
43.5% · 1.8 pts
If You Can't Die, Surrender
Playing as any faction, capture 9413 enemies.
43.4% · 1.8 pts
43.4% · 1.8 pts
An Ambush That's Sure
Playing as any faction, successfully ambush and defeat any opponent.
42% · 1.8 pts
42% · 1.8 pts
A Battle A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Playing as any faction, win 7 battles with a Healer-type Hero leading your army.
35.9% · 2.1 pts
35.9% · 2.1 pts
First Taste
Playing as any faction, control a single spice resource.
33.7% · 2.2 pts
33.7% · 2.2 pts
Han Shot First
Playing as any faction, someone else declares themselves emperor before you.
31.5% · 2.3 pts
31.5% · 2.3 pts
A Sharp Point Sticks Out
Playing as any faction, obtain the maximum level in any one character attribute.
31.2% · 2.3 pts
31.2% · 2.3 pts
Jade Empire
Playing as any faction, control all jade resources on the map.
30.8% · 2.4 pts
30.8% · 2.4 pts
The Empire, Long Divided, Must Unite
Playing as any faction, declare yourself Emperor of the Three Kingdoms.
30.8% · 2.4 pts
30.8% · 2.4 pts
The Mandate of Heaven
Playing as any faction, become emperor and win the game.
30.6% · 2.4 pts
30.6% · 2.4 pts
Eye of the Beholder
Playing as any faction, attack Xiahou Dun with archers.
30.1% · 2.4 pts
30.1% · 2.4 pts
Simply the Best
Playing as any faction, progress a character to the maximum rank.
28.4% · 2.5 pts
28.4% · 2.5 pts
They Who Control The Spice...
Playing as any faction, control two spice resources.
28.4% · 2.5 pts
28.4% · 2.5 pts
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Playing as any faction, win 66 duels.
26% · 2.7 pts
26% · 2.7 pts
Neighsayer
Playing as any faction, control all northern horse resources on the map.
25.9% · 2.7 pts
25.9% · 2.7 pts
...Controls the Universe!
Playing as any faction, control all 3 spice resources on the map.
23.8% · 2.9 pts
23.8% · 2.9 pts
Fair-weather Friend
Playing as any faction, turn a friend into a rival.
22.5% · 3 pts
22.5% · 3 pts
Forbidden City
Playing as any faction, construct a faction palace.
20.7% · 3.2 pts
20.7% · 3.2 pts
White Horse General
Playing as Gongsun Zan, win 11 battles with White Horse Fellows.
20.7% · 3.2 pts
20.7% · 3.2 pts
Special Delivery
Playing as any faction, kill a Hero with a special ability.
20.4% · 3.3 pts
20.4% · 3.3 pts
Blood-drenched & Fancy Free
Playing as any faction, win 100 battles launched from the campaign map.
19.3% · 3.4 pts
19.3% · 3.4 pts
Branching Out
Playing as any faction, unlock an entire single element of the reforms tree.
18.2% · 3.6 pts
18.2% · 3.6 pts
Here Comes the Sun (Jian)
Playing as any faction, maintain 8 trade routes.
18% · 3.6 pts
18% · 3.6 pts
Guangdong Coalition
Playing as any faction, defeat Dong Zhuo.
17.5% · 3.7 pts
17.5% · 3.7 pts
First Blood
As Lü Bu kill a character from your kill list
17.1% · 3.8 pts
17.1% · 3.8 pts
Many Faces, Many Names
Give out five titles to five different characters
14.5% · 4.3 pts
14.5% · 4.3 pts
Though the Tortoise Lives Long
Playing as Cao Cao, trigger a proxy war.
13.9% · 4.5 pts
13.9% · 4.5 pts
Horse Armour
Playing as any Eight Princes faction, recruit 10 Cataphract units to your armies.
12.3% · 4.9 pts
12.3% · 4.9 pts
No Small Deed Left Undone
Playing as Liu Bei, make 6 allies.
12.3% · 4.9 pts
12.3% · 4.9 pts
Good Luck, Have Fun!
Playing as any faction, win a multiplayer match.
10.4% · 5.6 pts
10.4% · 5.6 pts
Multi-Kill
As Lü Bu attack and win three battles in one turn
9.4% · 6.1 pts
9.4% · 6.1 pts
Friend of Winter
Playing as any faction, unlock every reform in a single playthough.
8.6% · 6.5 pts
8.6% · 6.5 pts
Honour Among Thieves
Use "Share the spoils" when the army loot has reached max loot
8.6% · 6.5 pts
8.6% · 6.5 pts
Humble Beginnings
Playing as one of the governor factions, become emperor.
7.9% · 7 pts
7.9% · 7 pts
Party of Five
Playing as any faction, have all 5 Tiger Generals (Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Ma Chao, Huang Zhong) in your faction.
7.8% · 7.1 pts
7.8% · 7.1 pts
The Yellow Sky Has Come
Playing as a Yellow Turban faction, complete a campaign.
6.2% · 8.5 pts
6.2% · 8.5 pts
I'm the Man
During a Nanman campaign, have all Nanman fealties under your control
5.4% · 9.5 pts
5.4% · 9.5 pts
Bandits of the Marsh
Playing as Zheng Jiang, construct a bandit lair.
5.3% · 9.6 pts
5.3% · 9.6 pts
Son of the Tortoise
Playing as the child of Cao Cao, proclaim yourself emperor.
5.3% · 9.6 pts
5.3% · 9.6 pts
When the Sun Rises in the West
Playing as any faction, win every battle (including auto-resolve battles).
5.3% · 9.6 pts
5.3% · 9.6 pts
Live & Let Spy
Playing as any faction, make your spy become faction leader.
5.2% · 9.8 pts
5.2% · 9.8 pts
Yellow Sky
Play as a Jiazi Rebellion faction and win the campaign.
4.7% · 10.6 pts
4.7% · 10.6 pts
Mandate Regained
Playing as a Yellow Turban faction, become the Yellow Sky Emperor.
4.4% · 11.2 pts
4.4% · 11.2 pts
Like My Father Before Me
Reach greatness like your father and achieve five of Sun Ce ambitions before the end of year 200
4.3% · 11.4 pts
4.3% · 11.4 pts
Sunny Side Up
Playing as any Eight Princes faction, capture the settlement of Luoyang.
4.2% · 11.6 pts
4.2% · 11.6 pts
Ill Omen
Playing as any faction, have a spy successfully complete an assassination.
3.9% · 12.3 pts
3.9% · 12.3 pts
Restore the Empire
Playing as the Han Dynasty win the campaign.
3.8% · 12.6 pts
3.8% · 12.6 pts
There Will Be Fish Every Year
Playing as a Yellow Turban faction, construct a Grand Fishing Port.
3.7% · 12.8 pts
3.7% · 12.8 pts
Now the Stuff of Dreams
Playing as any faction, complete a campaign on legendary difficulty.
3.6% · 13.1 pts
3.6% · 13.1 pts
Fit For a Prince
Playing as any Eight Princes faction, win the game by any means.
3.5% · 13.4 pts
3.5% · 13.4 pts
The Knights Who Say Qî
Playing as a Yellow Turban faction, recruit at least 7 Youxia units.
3.5% · 13.4 pts
3.5% · 13.4 pts
Vase On A Table
Playing as a Yellow Turban faction, construct a Yellow Turban Headquarters.
3.1% · 14.8 pts
3.1% · 14.8 pts
The Barbarian Emperor
Playing as a Nanman, become the emperor of the Han, or establish the Nanman kingdom
2.8% · 16 pts
2.8% · 16 pts
Align of Duty
Playing as any Eight Princes faction, obtain more than 225 in any alignment.
2.7% · 16.5 pts
2.7% · 16.5 pts
Double Happiness
Playing as a Yellow Turban faction, construct at least 8 Prosperous Farming Estates.
2.5% · 17.6 pts
2.5% · 17.6 pts
Diaochan's Revenge
With Lü Bu in your party, defeat Dong Zhuo in battle.
2.4% · 18.1 pts
2.4% · 18.1 pts
Bandit Emperor
Win the game with a bandit faction
2.3% · 18.8 pts
2.3% · 18.8 pts
Prince of War
Playing as any Eight Princes faction, research all military reforms.
2.2% · 19.4 pts
2.2% · 19.4 pts
Civil Service
Playing as any Eight Princes faction, research all civic reforms.
2.1% · 20.2 pts
2.1% · 20.2 pts
Point Break
Playing as any faction, trigger a civil war in another faction.
2.1% · 20.2 pts
2.1% · 20.2 pts
The Purist
During a Nanman campaign, complete a tech tree where all major reforms are to one side
2.1% · 20.2 pts
2.1% · 20.2 pts
Tiger King
Win a battle where an entire retinue was made up of tiger units
2.1% · 20.2 pts
2.1% · 20.2 pts
Among Men, Lü Bu
As Lü Bu Kill 25 characters from your kill list
2% · 21 pts
2% · 21 pts
Don't Cheat At The Games
Playing as a Yellow Turban faction, construct at least 7 Communal Squares.
2% · 21 pts
2% · 21 pts
Lord of Heaven
Playing as a Yellow Turban faction, unlock all Heaven reforms.
2% · 21 pts
2% · 21 pts
Lord of the Land
Playing as a Yellow Turban faction, unlock all Land reforms.
2% · 21 pts
2% · 21 pts
Lord of the People
Playing as a Yellow Turban faction, unlock all People reforms.
2% · 21 pts
2% · 21 pts
Spies On Me
Playing as any Eight Princes, research all espionage reforms.
1.9% · 21.9 pts
1.9% · 21.9 pts
River Crab Pond
Playing as a Yellow Turban faction, construct a Garden of Divine Peace.
1.8% · 22.8 pts
1.8% · 22.8 pts
The World's Protector
Playing as any Eight Princes faction, become regent then win the game.
1.7% · 23.9 pts
1.7% · 23.9 pts
Trophy Hunter
Playing as Prince Liu Chong, collect all trophies.
1.7% · 23.9 pts
1.7% · 23.9 pts
One Arrow, Two Hawks
Playing as any faction, win a multiplayer co-op campaign.
1.6% · 25.1 pts
1.6% · 25.1 pts
Usurp Expectations
Playing as any Eight Princes faction, become the emperor then win the game.
1.6% · 25.1 pts
1.6% · 25.1 pts
Store Some Ice
Playing as a Yellow Turban faction, construct a Concealed Fort.
1.5% · 26.4 pts
1.5% · 26.4 pts
Dù Zǐténg Will See You Now
Playing as a Yellow Turban faction, construct a House of Compassion.
1.4% · 27.9 pts
1.4% · 27.9 pts
Burning Down the House
Playing as Dong Zhuo, raze an emperor seat.
1.3% · 29.6 pts
1.3% · 29.6 pts
Fear the Tiger more than the government
As Yan Baihu destroy Sun Ce faction
1.2% · 31.6 pts
1.2% · 31.6 pts
Firestarter
Playing as Dong Zhuo, raze 11 settlements.
1.2% · 31.6 pts
1.2% · 31.6 pts
You Killed My Father, Prepare To Die!
As Sun Ce kill Huang Zu (In duel or battle)
1.2% · 31.6 pts
1.2% · 31.6 pts
Upon Closer Inspection
Playing as any Eight Princes faction, construct the Grand Inspector's Palace.
1% · 36.5 pts
1% · 36.5 pts
History Repeats Itself
Playing as Dong Zhuo Raze Luoyang.
0.9% · 39.7 pts
0.9% · 39.7 pts
GG No Re!
Playing as any faction, win a ranked match in multiplayer mode.
0.8% · 43.7 pts
0.8% · 43.7 pts
Lords of the South
When playing as Shi Xie, have 4 vassals that are also members of your family at the start of a turn
0.8% · 43.7 pts
0.8% · 43.7 pts
The Librarian
Playing as Lu Zhi, collect all books.
0.8% · 43.7 pts
0.8% · 43.7 pts
This is Total War!
Playing as any faction, win a campaign having declared war on every faction as soon as you encounter them.
0.8% · 43.7 pts
0.8% · 43.7 pts
One Hundred Thousand Troops
Playing as Yuan Shao, form 6 alliances.
0.7% · 48.6 pts
0.7% · 48.6 pts
White Tiger Burning Bright
As Yan Baihu, achieve the highest level of the White Tiger Confederation pooled resource
0.6% · 55 pts
0.6% · 55 pts
Frenemies
Playing as any faction, win 222 battles in multiplayer mode.