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Huang Zhong is a Chinese name; the family name is Huang Zhong.


Huang Zhong is a unique legendary Sentinel hero in Total War: Three Kingdoms. He is a member of Liu Biao in 190, 194, and 200.


Description[]

Huang Zhong may be elderly, but he has a youthful air and is still in strong health. He is known for being a brave and fierce warrior, and is a skilled archer who has a reputation for never missing.


General Information[]

Attributes[]

Main Article: Attributes (Total War: Three Kingdoms)

  • Expertise: 114
  • Resolve: 64
  • Cunning: 72
  • Instinct: 36
    • +2% melee damage
    • -1% recruitment cost (this army)
  • Authority: 71
    • +3 satisfaction (faction-wide, if leader, heir or prime minister)
    • +3 unit morale (own retinue)


Background[]

Main Article: Background (Total War: Three Kingdoms)

Of the Ageless Strength

Commends Physical Strength, Commends Physical Ability, Supports War


Traits[]

Main Article: Traits (Total War: Three Kingdoms)

  • Defiant
    • +2 expertise
    • +6 resolve
    • +5% attrition to hostile forces (enemy armies in administered commandery)
    • +4 morale when defending (own army)
    • Supports War, Resents Discipline, Wary of Power
  • Honourable
  • Energetic


Skills[]

Main Article: Skill (Total War: Three Kingdoms)


Abilities[]

Main Article: Ability (Total War: Three Kingdoms)

  • Warning Shot (Missile Attack)
    • Can use if:
      • Not engaged in a pending or active duel
      • Not on Elephant
    • -20 Morale
    • +120s increased cooldown of abilities
    • Requires enemy target
    • Cooldown: 30s


Ancillaries[]

Main Article: Ancillary (Total War: Three Kingdoms)

  • Ceremonial Sword
    • Base Melee Damage: 321
    • Armour-Piercing Melee Damage: 80
    • Melee Attack Rate: 30
    • +6 authority
  • Huang Zhong's Armour
  • Grey Horse
    • Speed: 97
    • Mass: 1.5k
    • +2 expertise
  • Heirloom Bow of Huang
    • Ranged Attack Rate: 30
    • Base Ranged Damage: 1.1k
    • Armour-Piercing Ranged Damage: 600
    • Range: 300
    • +15 cunning
    • Enables: Mounted Fire while moving
    • Enables: Fire Backwards


Guanxi[]

TW3K Liu Biao-guanxi

Main Article: Guanxi


Biography[]

Huang Zhong was a major officer who rose to prominence under governor Liu Biao. He was famous for two things: his skill with the bow and his willingness to fight despite his old age. Besides acting as a military officer, he also served as the magister of a county. When Liu Biao died and Cao Cao took over Jing Province, Huang Zhong opted to join Cao Cao over the remnants of Liu Biao's supporters led by Liu Bei. Cao Cao rewarded him by appointing him as a high-ranking general, only for Wei to suffer a major defeat at the Battle of Red Cliffs.

After the Battle of Red Cliffs, Huang Zhong switched sides, entering the service of Liu Bei. He assisted in Liu Bei's takeover of Yi Province, previously under the control of the pacifist Liu Zhang. Huang Zhong received a trial by fire as he was regularly placed on the frontlines, where he impressed each time with his combat prowess and bravery despite his old age. His ultimate claim to fame was when he led the charge against Xiahou Yuan and Zhang He which ultimately resulted in Yuan's death in 219. Huang Zhong died a year later in 220, with some sources placing him at a staggering 80 years – if not older.


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