- Re: Bulletproof samurai It must be a bug. It does not make sense that any little Vassal-clan can create a unit that are supposed to be both clan-specific and demands certain buildings.
- The Ultimate Shogun 2 Land Unit Guide. Shogun2Strategy Member Posts. Total War: Shogun 2 - Dark Side's Economy Guide Total War: Shogun 2 - Guide to Guides Alea iacta est - The die is cast. It's a good strategy when you have the numbers advantage and do have 2 units to one.
- Suggested European introduced plate armour, but 'samurais' are already obsolete by this time. Supposed to coincide with the popularization of the matchlock. Maybe that's the bulletproof samurai of Shogun 2, but it doesn't look the same in-game. I don't know the original source for this picture.
Sengoku Jidai Unit Pack
The Total War: Shogun 2 Sengoku Jidai Unit Pack adds 10 new elite units for use across the different game modes of Shogun 2. Once you've purchased the content, you will unlock all 10 of these versatile units in single and multiplayer Campaign mode under the conditions stated below. They will also be available in the Avatar Conquest and single player Battle modes of the game when playing with the appropriate clan.
1) Bulletproof Samurai unit – Date clanIt takes true samurai to charge into musket fire – and prevail!
- Bulletproof armour makes them very resilient against matchlocks
- Heavy armour makes them slow
- Very good armour and melee defence
- Very good vs. cavalry
- Average melee attack
- Construction requirements in Campaign mode
- Yari Dojo
- Armoury
2) Marathon Monk – Uesugi or Ikko Ikki clan (Ikko Ikki clan requires the Ikko Ikki Clan Pack available on Steam)Faith builds the body, and faith makes outstanding warriors.
- Very fast moving and fatigue resistant
- Good against infantry and cavalry
- Very good melee defence
- Vulnerable to katana infantry and missiles
- Construction requirements in Campaign mode (Ikko Ikki clan)
- Ikko religion
- Jodo Shinshu Temple
- Proving grounds
'bulletproof samurai'? Is this thread about a history accurate personal computer game? Can you upload a picture of the computer animated bulletproof samurai (I want to see the armor) from personal computer game Total War: Shogun 2?
Construction requirements in Campaign mode (Uesugi clan)
- Buddhist religion
- Buddhist Temple
- Proving grounds
3) Hand Mortar – Hojo clanHand mortars can lob shots over the heads of intervening troops, even over high walls.
- High arc of fire is good for attacking units behind walls and other units
- Small unit size and weak stats make them very vulnerable in melee
- Low morale
- Very vulnerable to cavalry
Construction requirements in Campaign mode
- Gunsmith
- Armoury
4) Heavy Gunner – Shimazu clanFor some targets a simple musket is disrespectful. Better by far to use a heavy gun.
- Very large muskets can damage units and buildings
- Small unit size leaves them vulnerable in melee
- Very vulnerable to cavalry
Construction requirements in Campaign mode
- Gunsmith
- Armoury
5) Wako Raider – Mori clanPiracy prepares men to fight unfairly and with deceit. A wise commander uses these skills.
- Can deploy outside of their own deployment area
- Can walk whilst hidden and can hide almost anywhere
- Good melee attack and morale
- Weak melee defence and armour
- Vulnerable to cavalry and missiles
- Just the right amount of awesome
Construction requirements in Campaign mode
- Sword Dojo
- Military port
6) Mounted Gunner – Tokugawa clanThese mounted samurai carry matchlocks, allowing them to fire a deadly volley and then gallop away.
- Very high missile damage
- Good accuracy but slow reload
- Average in melee
- Vulnerable to foot missile units
Construction requirements in Campaign mode
- Stables
- Gunsmith
7) Bandit – Hattori clan (Hattori clan only available in the Total War: SHOGUN 2 Limited Edition)Banditry teaches a man much that is useful in warfare, such as striking from an unexpected direction.
- Can shoot whilst hidden
- Can hide almost anywhere
- Can walk hidden
- Weak in melee
- Vulnerable to cavalry
Construction requirements in Campaign mode
- Bow dojo
- Criminal syndicate
8) Long-Yari Ashigaru – Oda clanThese men carry exceptionally long spears, pikes in effect, making them extremely dangerous to cavalry.
- Excellent against cavalry
- Good defensive unit
- Vulnerable to missiles and sword infantry
- Weak morale
Construction requirements in Campaign mode
Shogun 2 Bulletproof Samurai
- Spear dojo
- Encampment
9) Fire Cavalry – Takeda clanThese cavalry are a sword in their general’s hand, ready to slice into a battle line.
Shogun 2 Bulletproof Samurai Movie
- Good against cavalry
- Good against infantry
- Good speed
- Weak against spears and naginatas
- Vulnerable to matchlocks and bows
Construction requirements in Campaign mode
- Cavalry dojo
- Proving grounds
10) Daikyu Samurai – Chosokabe clanWhen archer and bow are as one, anything is possible.Extra long range
- Very accurate and higher damage
- Slow reload speed
- Vulnerable to cavalry
- Weak melee attack
Construction requirements in Campaign mode
- Bow dojo
- Hunting lodge
