For the character, see Liu Chong
Liu Chong is a playable faction in Total War: Three Kingdoms. It starts the campaign in central China, located in Yingchuan commandery. The faction exists in 182, 190, and 194. Gaining a rank as a duke, king, or emperor renames the faction to Chen.
Unique Features[]
- Unique Units
- Chen Peacekeepers
- Chen Royal Guard
- Unique Buildings
- None
- Unique Features
- Fortitude
- Trophy Cabinet
Fortitude[]
Fortitude is the unique faction resource of Liu Chong. It ranges from a scale from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 200 divided into four tiers. Fortitude is gained exclusively through killing enemy units in battle and is used to bolster Liu Chong's troops. The four tiers are:
Fortitude: Unsure (0-50)
- -1 fortitude decay
- -2 morale for defending enemy units
- +2 morale when defending
- +2 bonus experience for units per season
To inspire those under your command, you must first believe in your abilities.
Fortitude: Steadfast (51-100)
- -2 fortitude decay
- -4 morale for defending enemy units
- +4 morale when defending
- +4 bonus experience for units per season
Steadfast and dependable, you are known as a capable warrior and general.
Fortitude: Devout (101-150)
- -4 fortitude decay
- -6 morale for defending enemy units
- +6 morale when defending
- +6 bonus experience for units per season
Throughout China your name is known on the lips of every traitor and evildoer, and it makes them tremble.
Fortitude: Undeniable (151-200)
- -8 fortitude decay
- Enables: Imune to Scaring (faction-wide)
- -8 morale for defending enemy units
- +8 morale when defending
- +8 bonus experience for units per season
Your are(sic) an undeniable force that no enemy can resist.
Trophy Cabinet[]
Liu Chong's trophy cabinet after fifty turns
Besides his faction resource, the trophy cabinet is Liu Chong's unique feature. Throughout the campaign, Liu Chong can complete a multitude of challenges that unlock trophies for him that provide boosts once equipped. He can equip up to four trophies at once. In total, there are 20 trophies that can be collected. Below is a list of all trophies.
| Name | Effect | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Amber Steppe Horseman | +10% ranged block chance for melee cavalry (faction-wide) | Rank-up melee cavalry units 15 times |
| Black Dragon Siyah Bow | +10 morale for ranged units (faction-wide) | Have 15 ranged units (at the start of your turn) |
| Bronze Boshanlu | +10 bonus experience for units per season (faction-wide) | Reach rank 6 with your faction leader |
| Bronze Double-Cup | -50% fatigue rate for melee cavalry (faction-wide) | Have 5 mount ancillaries in your faction |
| Bronze Winch Mechanism | +25% ranged firing rate for artillery (faction-wide) | Win a defensive siege battle while commanding the army |
| Chen Banner | +10 morale for crossbow units (faction-wide) | Win 5 battles with 6 or more crossbow units in your army |
| Dented Helmet | +100% ammunition for artillery units (faction-wide) | Have 5 artillery units (at the start of your turn) |
| Imperial Banner | +10 morale for melee cavalry (faction-wide) | Free |
| Jade Halberd Blade | +5 public order (faction-wide) | Win 30 battles while commanding the army |
| Nushe Bifa | +15% ranged damage for crossbows (faction-wide) | Reach marquis rank |
| Ornate Quiver | +25% ammunition for archers (faction-wide) | Win 15 battles while commanding the army |
| Reclaimed Siege Engine | +25% ranged damage for artillery (faction-wide) | Rank-up 5 units of artillery |
| Silk Belt | -10% upkeep for melee cavalry (faction-wide) | Win 3 duels |
| Silk Headdress | -10% upkeep for sword and shield infantry (faction-wide) | Have 15 melee infantry units (at the start of your turn) |
| Silk Robe | -15% upkeep for crossbow units (faction-wide) | Have 15 crossbow units (at the start of your turn) |
| Silk Tassel | -10% upkeep for spear infantry (faction-wide) | Have 15 spear infantry units (at the start of your turn) |
| Volunteer Banner | +10 morale for spear infantry (faction-wide) | 'Recruit' a captive after a battle while commanding the army |
| Wicker Bales | +10% ranged block chance for ranged units (faction-wide) | Rank-up ranged units 15 times |
| Worn Sandals | +20k population growth (faction-wide) | Win 5 siege battles while commanding the army |
| Yellow Turban Banner | +10 morale for sword and shield infantry (faction-wide) | Defeat a Yellow Turban force while commanding the army |
Starting Situations[]
Mandate of Heaven (182)[]
182, Liu Chong - Yellow
Prince Liu Chong is a warrior whose dedication to his people is matched only by his formidable skill in battle. Whilst other imperial princes choose not to actively govern, Liu Chong gladly rules over his territory, and through his energetic nature and genuine concern, is beloved. As trouble now brews in the imperial court and in the provinces, Liu Chong knows his primary concern is for his people. A prestigious warrior, unafraid of a fight, he readies himself for whatever may come with confidence and zeal!
Start: Easy
Liu Chong controls a decent amount of land in 182, centred in Yingchuan commandery. After defeating Looters under Shen Chen, Liu Chong will start building his power, quickly rising to become a Second Marquis and finally a normal Marquis. Before long, he, too, will be swept up in the ongoing Yellow Turban Rebellion under Zhang Jue, Bao, and Liang. While his position is stable and relatively peaceful, Liu Chong will need to expand his military with some haste, as he only starts the campaign with a small retinue to his name.
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Rise of the Warlords (190)[]
190, Liu Chong - Yellow, Enemies - Red
Prince Liu Chong is a warrior whose dedication to his people is matched only by his formidable skill in battle. Whilst other imperial princes choose not to actively govern, Liu Chong gladly rules over his territory, and through his energetic nature and genuine concern, is beloved. As trouble now brews in the imperial court and in the provinces, Liu Chong knows his primary concern is for his people. A prestigious warrior, unafraid of a fight, he readies himself for whatever may come with confidence and zeal!
Start: Easy
Liu Chong starts the campaign in 190 with significantly less territory than in 182, yet he is still in a stable position. After driving Yellow Turban general Gui Yuan from his lands, he is in a good position to reclaim the now-destroyed capital city Luoyang. His border with the weakened Han Empire also allows him to expand southwards. An opponent of Dong Zhuo, he can also head westward and take on the tyrant head-on, though this will be a challenge early on. Liu Chong does have some warlords near him that threaten him, most notably Cao Cao to the east and Yuan Shu to the southwest.
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A World Betrayed (194)[]
194, Liu Chong - Yellow, Enemies - Red
Liu Chong's formidable reputation abides, as does his loyalty to the Han and his mastery of the crossbow! Whilst other imperial princes choose not to actively govern, Liu Chong gladly rules over his territory, and through his energetic nature and genuine concern, is beloved. As trouble now brews in the imperial court and in the provinces, Liu Chong knows his primary concern is for his people. A prestigious warrior, unafraid of a fight, he readies himself for whatever may come with confidence and zeal!
Start: Easy
Liu Chong does not have content in the 194 campaign start. He starts at war with Yuan Shu and his vassals Sun Ce and Wu Jing to the south, who together have overwhelming forces compared to the prince. However, Yuan Shu and his vassals are also at war in the south, meaning Liu Chong has some breathing room. An alliance with Cao Cao or Liu Bei to the north might be the easiest way for him to survive in the short term.
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