Shogun 2 DLC Thread

[Heiro de Bodemloze]

Introduction

I have decided to make this thread as a place to gather all information about downloadable content and add ons for Total War: Shogun 2. For now at least, the Fall of the Samurai standalone expansion - and its downloadable content - will not be included in this thread. I got the idea after realising I had a lot of information and knowledge that was not useful, so I decided I'd put it up here.

The Sengoku Jidai Unit Pack

This pack for Shogun 2 is the Sengoku Jidai Unit Pack, featuring one original faction specific unit for each of the in-game clans and named aptly by the period of the game.

Release Date: 28th July 2011
Steam Link: http://store.steampowered.com/app/34342/
Price (€): 2,49,- €

Bulletproof Samurai - Date Clan

The Bulletproof Samurai wear extra armour making them almost invulnerable to bullets.

• Very resilient against matchlock fire, slower because of the armour, very good melee defence, very good versus cavalry, average melee attack.

• Requires Yari Dojo and Armoury.

Marathon Monks - Uesugi Clan and Ikko Ikki Clan (Ikko Ikki requires the clan pack)

Their faith makes their fighting even more fearsome.

• Very fast moving, good against cavalry and infantry, very good melee defence, vulnerable to katana infantry and missiles.

• Ikko Ikki Requires; Ikko Religion, Jodo Shinshu Temple, Proving Grounds. Uesugi Requires; Buddhist Religion, Buddhist Temple, Proving Grounds.

Hand Mortar - Hojo Clan

The Hojo Hand Mortars can lob projectiles over walls.

• High arch of fire, low morale, very bad melee, very vulnerable to cavalry.

• Requires; Gunsmith, Armoury.

Heavy Gunner - Shimazu Clan

The Heavy Gunners make the ground tremble with their mighty matchlocks.

• Very high damage, bad melee, very vulnerable to cavalry.

• Requires; Gunsmith, Armoury.

Wako Raider - Mori Clan

These pirates fight not like samurai, but in their won ways.

• Can deploy outside deployment zone, good morale and attack, weak defence, vulnerable to cavalry and missiles.

• Requires; Sword Dojo, Military Port.

Mounted Gunner - Tokugawa Clan

The Tokugawa Mounted Gunners carry matchlocks, making them both agile and deadly at range.

• Very high damage, good accuracy, slow reload, average in melee, vlunerable to missiles.

• Requires; Gunsmith, Stables.

Bandit - Hattori Clan (requires the clan pack)

These bandits can strike from hidden positions and prove lethal to many units.

• Can shoot whilst hidden, can hide almost anywhere, weak melee, vulnerable to cavalry.

• Requires; Bow Dojo, Criminal Syndicate.

Long-Yari Ashigaru - Oda Clan

Their long yari make them better than regular ashigaru.

• Excellent against cavalry, good defence, vulnerable to swords and missile, weak morale.

• Requires; Spear Dojo, Encampment.

Fire Cavalry - Takeda Clan

These horsemen are the most powerful of all and ride down any who stand before them.

• Good against cavalry and infantry, fast, vulnerable to naginatas and spears and missiles.

• Requires; Cavalry Dojo, Proving Grounds.

Daikyu Samurai - Chosokabe

Chosokabe Daikyu Samurai are equipped with a superior bow, making them more lethal than most bowmen.

• Long range, accurate and high damage, slow reload, vulnerable to cavalry and weak melee.

• Requires; Bow Dojo, Hunting Lodge.

The Ikko Ikki Clan Pack

This Clan Pack introduced the Ikko Ikki Clan, a religious group of warrior monks.

Release Date: 11th May 2011
Steam Link: http://store.steampowered.com/app/34348/
Price (€): 3,99,- €

The Ikko Ikki Clan

• Eight new faction specific units for the Ikko Ikki.
  
  
• New skill tree.
  
  
• New Ikko Ikki Monk agent.
  
  
• New Ikko Ikki religion.

Also included

• Warrior Nun Unit

• Naginata Warrior Monk Hero Unit

• Historical Nagashima battle

• Ikko Ikki retainers and avatar for multiplayer use

The Rise of the Samurai Campaign Pack

The Rise of the Samurai campaign takes you back in time, to the Gempei War. Hundreds of years back in time, this campaign DLC focuses on the time when samurai were the legends we know them as.

Release Date: 27th September 2011
Steam Link: http://store.steampowered.com/app/34344/
Price (€): 7,99,- €



The DLC not only offers a new campaign, but also several new additions to the vanilla Shogun 2 experience.

The battle of Anegawa, new units for use in multiplayer and four new hero units.

The Hattori Clan Pack

This DLC pack contained all that was initially released only for the Limited Edition of Shogun 2. With a new historical battle and a new clan to play with.

Release Date: 30th November 2011
Steam Link: http://store.steampowered.com/app/34345/
Price (€): 3,99,- €




Included is the Hattori Clan, a clan that specialises in ninja arts. Also the Battle of Nagashino, between the Takeda cavalry and Oda and Tokugawa spears and matchlocks.

In addition, it includes special armour for multiplayer avatar and extra XP for your online general.

The Blood Pack

For the first time ever, with the Blood Pack DLC, you could now play Total War with blood and gore.

Release Date: 30th November 2011
Steam Link: http://store.steampowered.com/app/201272/
Price (€): 1,59,- €



The Blood Pack included decapitations and severed limbs, blood spraying on the unit models and blood splatter on the camera when zoomed in.

The Dragon War Battle Pack

A pack of historical battles released for free for Fall of the Samurai was made available for Shogun 2.

Release Date: 1st Mai 2012
Steam Link: http://store.steampowered.com/app/201277/
Price (€): 4,79,- €



The battle pack includes the battles of Toba-Fushimi, Osaka, Ueno, Aizu, Miyako Bay and Hakodate.

The Saints and Heroes Unit Pack

The latest DLC release is the Saints and Heroes Unit Pack, which includes nine new units, all of them elite.

Release Date: 26th July 2012
Steam Link: http://store.steampowered.com/app/201279/
Price (€): 2,49,- €

Kiyomasa's Katana Cavalry

Kiyomasa's Katana Cavalry field their katanas the truest of all cavalry.

• Excellent in melee, slower than other cavalry, excellent morale, vulnerable to spears and missiles.

Yoritomo's Yabusame Cavalry

The Yabusame Cavalry of Yoritomo's arrows fly swifter than all others.

• Fast, can move and fire, excellent morale, accuracy and range, average in melee and weak against missiles.

The Spears of Shizugatake

As heroes of a great battle, the Spears of Shizugatake continue to strike fear in the hearts of enemies.

• Powerful in charge, excellent more and against other cavalry, weak against spears.

Benkei's Blades

As learners of a true master in the naginata, Benkei's Blades prove themselves worthy as his novices in battle.

• Excellent morale, very resistant against arrows, weak against matchlocks, good against infantry and cavalry.

Gozen's Hime Heroines

In times of need, women must take the place of men in the ranks, these heroines are well prepared.

• Excellent morale, very resistant against arrows, weak against matchlocks, good against infantry and cavalry.

Tokitaka's Tanegashima

The Portuguese who landed at Tanegashima knew little that they would be the ones to revolutionise warfare as it was known in Japan.

• Good range, devastating damage, excellent morale, good reload and accuracy, vulnerable to cavalry.

Seigen's Swordmasters

The nodachi, none wield it better than these.

• Devastating charge, excellent morale, good in melee, vulnerable to cavalry and missiles.

Tadakatsu's Tetsubo Warriors

Honda Tadakatsu was reveared as the best fighter in all of Japan, these are his chosen ones.

• Excellent melee, excellent morale, vulnerable to missiles.

Hanzo's Shadows

Ninja are powerful with the right training and leadership, Hattori Hanzo leads the best of them.

• Excellent at hiding, good at climbing walls, limited ammonition.

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That was that, I hope you enjoyed it and please let me know in the comments if there is something else you want included .

[eXistenZ]

is this really necessary? cause its all info you find either on steam or in the encyclopediae

[Heiro de Bodemloze]

is this really necessary? cause its all info you find either on steam or in the encyclopediae

Well, here it is all in one. And as I said, I just wanted to write it because I know it and thought I'd just as well post it. Some might if it useful .

I am thinking of making one with editions and what they include, would that be better?

[Shankbot de Bodemloze]

Wow, that is impressive!

I find all the Steam links in game annoying so this'll be perfect. I'll look forward to some more updates, and of course for other versions.

+rep

[AeacidesOfEpirus]

Probz not the best idea for a dlc but id really love more Mons?

Symbols:
Shimazu,Hattori,Ikko Ikki,Uesugi

And obvi the most important dlc "Your own Clan" i wonna be able 2 make my own clan kinda like you do on avatar conquest but on campaign!!

[Noif de Bodemloze]

This is good thread for lazy players, who don't want look answers by steam. Perhaps this thread would be stick up.
Good information. Maybe you should make same as for Fall of the samurai too.