For the character, see Zhang Jue
Zhang Jue is a playable Yellow Turban faction in Total War: Three Kingdoms added by the Mandate of Heaven DLC. It starts the campaign as a regionless faction in northern China, located in Zhongshan commandery. The faction exists exclusively in 182. Gaining a rank as a duke, king, or emperor will not rename the faction.
Unique Features[]
- Unique Units
- Messengers of Heaven
- Chosen of the Eight Immortals
- Unique Buildings
- Healing
- Unique Features
Zeal[]
Zeal is the faction resource of Zhang Jue, Zhang Bao, and Zhang Liang. It is gained by their collective deeds and shared between the three brothers. Zeal can be gained through winning battles and taking territory from Han factions. In the specific case of Zhang Jue, Zeal is also earned by taking casualties. Zeal ranges from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 600 and is divided into five tiers. For Zhang Jue, a bonus to replenishment and commerce income is granted on top of the default effects.
The five tiers of Zeal are as follows:
Simmering Sentiment (0-59)
- +0 fervour from Zeal (faction-wide)
- -7 Zeal decay from each Zhang brother (faction-wide)
- -20k population growth (faction-wide)
- -25 public order (faction-wide)
- -10% food production (faction-wide)
- +5% income from commerce (faction-wide)
- +5% replenishment
Our message is still quiet, and our growth is slow.
Enkindled Passion (60-119)
- +1 fervour from Zeal (faction-wide)
- -7 Zeal decay from each Zhang brother (faction-wide)
- -15k population growth (faction-wide)
- -15 public order (faction-wide)
- -8% food production (faction-wide)
- +10% income from commerce (faction-wide)
- +10% replenishment
They speak of our message, and some join us, but many remain wary and afraid.
Burning Support (120-179)
- +2 fervour from Zeal (faction-wide)
- -7 Zeal decay from each Zhang brother (faction-wide)
- -10k population growth (faction-wide)
- -10 public order (faction-wide)
- -6% food production (faction-wide)
- +15% income from commerce (faction-wide)
- +15% replenishment
They hear our words and understand. More have come to join us, and spread the word to others.
Fiery Determination (180-299)
- +3 fervour from Zeal (faction-wide)
- -7 Zeal decay from each Zhang brother (faction-wide)
- -5k population growth (faction-wide)
- -5 public order (faction-wide)
- -4% food production (faction-wide)
- +20% income from commerce (faction-wide)
- +20% replenishment
Our reach is great and many come to follow us.
Explosive Fanaticism (300-600)
- +4 fervour from Zeal (faction-wide)
- -7 Zeal decay from each Zhang brother (faction-wide)
- +25% income from commerce (faction-wide)
- +25% replenishment
The Yellow Sky looms large – followers flock to us in droves!
Teachings of Heaven[]
Teachings of Heaven is an assignment unique to Zhang Jue. Its stats are as follows:
Teachings of Heaven
- -20k population growth (local county)
- -25 diplomatic relations with Han Empire factions
- +5% replenishment (own armies in local commandery)
- +5% replenishment (own armies in adjacent commanderies)
- +10% replenishment (allied armies in adjacent commanderies)
- +10% replenishment (allied armies in adjacent commanderies)
- Duration: 15 Turns
- Recall Duration: 1 Turn
Your attendant will go into the towns and villages, spreading the word of heaven and bringing new followers to the cause.
Starting Situation[]
Mandate of Heaven (182)[]
182 - Zhang Jue (Yellow, Landless), Allies (Green, Landless), Enemies (Red)
Zhang Jue has heard his future told; he is destined to tear down the corrupt dynasty and lead the people to a better future! Known as a healer in his native Julu Commandery, Zhang Jue and his brothers were well liked by the people. Yet his discovery of the Scriptures of Great Peace, detailing the connection between heaven and earth, set him on a path to raising a righteous rebellion against the Han. With his brothers in-tow, he will topple the corrupt government and begin the world anew!
Start: Normal
Zhang Jue's start
Zhang Jue starts the campaign as a landless faction in Zhongshan commandery. After defeating Looters under Shen Chen, he is expected to swiftly take the commandery's capital. Once he does so, he will retrieve four missions that, when completed, grant significant bonuses to the Yellow Turban cause. Depending on the completed mission, these are improved ancillaries, a strong 20-turn modifier, the uprising of He Yi, or a simple monetary reward. It is generally recommended to strike north against Liu Yu while Zhang Jue's brothers, Zhang Bao and Liang, buy time and hold off the Han advance under Lu Zhi and Liu Bei to the south. In time, the entire Han Empire alliance (which contains almost every faction on the map) will declare war on the Zhang Brothers. Liu Yu's northeastern territory is well-defendable if Zhang Jue finds himself overwhelmed.
Zhang Jue claims the Mandate of Heaven
Characters
Trivia[]
According to the Total War 2023 Year in Review, Zhang Jue was the most victorious faction.
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