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Total War: Three Kingdoms A World Betrayed is an add-on set in 194 CE, two years after the death of Dong Zhuo. His death at the hands of his adoptive son Lü Bu has helped spark a new generation of warlords to pursue their own dynasties. You lead one of 13 playable factions, including two new factions led by Lü Bu and Sun Ce, and try to shape your hero’s path in a world in turmoil.

Lü Bu’s campaign

Lü Bu has taken Cao Cao’s land while Cao Cao was away avenging his father’s death. Now fleeing Cao Cao and his allies, Lü Bu seeks new opportunities to prove his prowess in battle and defeat the heroes of China. His campaign begins with his forces locked in combat with Cao Cao’s main army; you must fight your way out of Chen and rally your forces for the next confrontation. This is the only add-on in which Lü Bu and his faction are playable.

Lü Bu’s Momentum mechanic awards points when he defeats enemy characters as faction leader. These points unlock powerful actions and bonuses. His Greatest Warriors panel features legendary warriors from the Three Kingdoms period; defeating them with Lü Bu grants permanent faction bonuses. Story events cover his conflict with Cao Cao, his shifting allegiances—including the possibility of joining and later betraying Liu Bei—and the risk of betrayal within his fractured faction.

Lü Bu’s faction can recruit two new units:

• Camp Crushers: two-handed sword infantry.
• Flying Riders: armoured shock cavalry.

Sun Ce’s campaign

Sun Ce begins as a vassal of Yuan Shu, as his father Sun Jian did before him. You decide whether he remains loyal to his overlord or rebels, while pursuing his goal of expanding south and conquering his homelands. His story includes conflict with Yan Baihu and Yuan Shu; proving your worth can also bring Sun Jian’s former generals into your faction.

With Legacy Of Wu, Sun Ce gains permanent faction bonuses by completing ambitions, such as conquering southern lands, recruiting high-level characters to his court and avenging his father’s murder. Reckless Luck lets him expand his kingdom quickly, but it cannot last forever: if his luck runs out, Sun Ce dies. Completing ambitions can delay his death and may allow you to avoid it.

Sun Ce’s forces gain two new units and three of his father’s mercenary units:

• Tiger Guard: heavy spear infantry.
• Handmaid Guard: medium sword cavalry.
• Mercenary Archers: light bow infantry.
• Mercenary Infantry: medium axe infantry.
• Mercenary Cavalry: medium spear cavalry.

Returning factions

The 194 CE start date also brings new challenges for these returning factions:

• Cao Cao
• Liu Bei
• Yuan Shao
• Yuan Shu
• Liu Biao
• Zhang Yan
• Zheng Jiang
• Gongsun Zan
• Kong Rong
• Ma Teng

Additional content

The add-on adds new factions in the South, unique battlefield units, faction mechanics, events, story missions and legendary characters, alongside new story events and the 194 CE start date.