
Likewise, you’ll see icons of each resource on the nameplates of minor settlements. These resources can also be used for other functions such as the tech tree (called “Royal Decrees” in Total War Saga: Troy) or during certain dilemmas/events.

Instead, the game will select a faction that’ll become your antagonist. No, the entire world won’t suddenly fracture. This feature in Total War Saga: Troy is somewhat akin to Realm Divide ( Shogun 2), Civil War ( Rome 2), or Emperor Declaration ( Three Kingdoms). You can see an example below showing Hector’s Homeric Victory requirements: Achilles, meanwhile, has to reach the level 27 cap. For instance, Agamemnon needs to have 60% or more influence in certain provinces. Some faction leaders may have an additional requirement.Defeat specific factions from the opposing side (i.e., Greeks vs.Complete all “epic missions” for your faction leader (more on this mechanic later).Control specific provinces directly or through vassals and military allies (defensive alliances don’t count).Capture, sack, or raze 100 settlements.Defeat your first “antagonist” (more on this mechanic later).First, there’s the Total War Victory which is the same for all factions: There are two victory types in Total War Saga: Troy‘s campaign. Hide them in trees or tall grass on the flank of the main army, then charge them out once other units have engaged, and it makes for an incredibly potent and quick flanking force.Total War Saga: Troy Beginner’s guide Victory conditions Run the Dutiful Aphareus next to a unit or two of Salamis Marines. This unit has a constant aura around it increasing the move speed of nearby friendly units by 25%. Upon defeating him in a mock battle, the player can recruit Dutiful Aphareus from the Special Recruitment tab. Ajax should absolutely seek out these fights.Īphareus is an early Paragon fight. If Ajax wins, he can recruit special units called paragon units. In these fights, units lost during the battle will return alive and unharmed upon returning to the campaign map. Taking two of these units will serve the player well.Ījax has a special ability called Path to Greatness which allows him to challenge certain armies to a mock combat.

They also have a limited number of javelins that they can fire while moving, which gives them some added lethality. Furthermore, the Salamis Marines have a bonus to flanking and good missile resistance.
