Shin Sangoku Musou 3 - Strategy Guide (Page 03)

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[Zhao Yun]
Weapon: Fierce Dragon
Power: +55
Stage: Battle of Bo Wan Po
Requirements: Lead Xiahou Dun to the ambush location on the middle path 
indicated (fire attack), then defeat him. Lure Han Hao to the ambush location 
on the top path indicated (Guan Ping ambush), and then defeat him. Lead Yu 
Jin to the ambush location on the upper bridge indicated (Guan Yu ambush), 
and then defeat him. Zhang Fei should raid the supply depot in an event. When 
Zhuge Liang meets Cao Cao a cut scene should occur.
Tip: If Zhuge Liang does not enter the castle you can use a horse to push him 
inside by moving sideways. Alternately, you can lead Cao Cao to Zhuge Liang.

[Zhuge Liang]
Weapon: Peacock Feather
Power: +50
Stage: Battle of Wu Zhang Plains (Musou Mode only)
Requirements: Select Battle of Jie Ting first, then Battle of Wu Zhang 
Plains. Go to Zhang He and an event should occur. Defeat Zhang He and 
approach the Wei fortress until the taunt event occurs. When the supply troop 
appears defeat Xiahou Dun. The supply troop should reach the Shu camp.
Tip: If the Battle of Jie Ting is not selected first, there will be no supply 
troop at Wu Zhang Plains.

[Pang Tong]
Weapon: Tornado Staff
Power: +51
Stage: Battle of Luo Castle
Requirements: Defeat all generals east of the castle. When Zhang Ren attacks 
refuse his duel and lead him across the bridge south of the castle and fight 
him until the bridge event. When the bridge is destroyed defeat Zhang Ren.

[Huang Zhong]
Weapon: Oracle Sword
Power: +54
Stage: Battle of Jian Ye
Requirements: Defeat Sun Ce, Sun Quan, and Sun Shang Xiang at least once 
before they become commanding officers.

[Wei Yan]
Weapon: Comet Strike
Power: +57
Stage: The Campaign for Jing
Requirements: Defeat Han Xuan before the enemy reinforcements appear.

[Yue Ying]
Weapon: Oblivion
Power: +53
Stage: The Nanman Campaign
Requirements: Defeat Zhu Rong in a duel. Trigger the fire attack against Wu 
Tugu. Ahui Nan and Dong Tu Ne must defect. Meng Huo must be defeated seven 
times.
Tip: Zhuge Liang will be in danger throughout the stage. Leaving your elite 
bodyguards near him (using the wait command) will improve his chances for 
survival. Increasing his morale by defeating enemies will also help. Having 
Ahui Nan and Dong Tu Ne defect may be another requirement for this weapon.

[Ma Chao]
Weapon: Stallion Fury
Power: +57
Stage: Campaign for Cheng Du (Musou Mode only)
Requirements: Defeat Pang De and Ma Dai. Ma Dai must be defeated only when he 
attacks the main camp.

[Jiang Wei]
Weapon: Blink
Power: +55
Stage: Battle of Tian Shui (Musou Mode only)
Note: This one wasn't it the Tips & Tricks article so it's still not 
confirmed.
Requirements: Defeat Cao Ren and Wang Lang in the north castle. Defeat the 
remaining generals outside, then defeat Yin Shang and Liang Xu in the east 
castle.
Tip: Enter all four gates of the two castles from the outside. You will need 
to trigger all the ambushes. Leave your bodyguards with Zhuge Liang to 
increase his odds of survival.

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|WEI CHARACTERS |
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[Cao Cao]
Weapon: Wrath of Heaven
Power: +56
Stage: Battle of Chi Bi (Musou Mode only?)
Requirements: Defeat Zhuge Liang to trigger Huang Gai's approach. Defeat Gan 
Ning and Lu Meng before Huang Gai arrives. Then defeat Huang Gai before he 
starts the fire attack.
Note: Joseph Clark writes in to mention that it seems that foiling Pang 
Tong's plot seems to be a requirement as well.

[Xiahou Dun]
Weapon: Kirin Fang
Power: +56 
Stage: Battle of Xia Pi
Requirements: Defeat Diao Chan after the Xiahou Dun arrow event.

[Xiahou Yuan]
Weapon: Enforcer Rod
Power: +55
Stage: Battle of Mt. Ding Jun
Requirements: Defeat Chen Shi during the hostage exchange before he returns 
to the Shu camp. Defeat Huang Zhong before Cao Cao arrives.

[Xu Huang]
Weapon: Marauder
Power: +57
Stage: Battle of Guan Du
Requirements: Allow Yuan Shao's forces to knock down the walls of Guan Du 
castle with the rams. The Wu Chao supply compound must be burned.

[Dian Wei]
Weapon: Mad Bull
Power: +58
Stage: Battle of Wan Castle
Requirements: Rescue Cao Cao before he takes any damage.

[Xu Zhu]
Weapon: Stone Crusher
Power: +59
Stage: Battle of Tong Gate
Requirements: Defeat Pang De and Ma Dai, then defeat both of Han Sui's 
officers to make him defect.
Tips: Han Sui will defect if his morale is low. Defeat the four enemy 
generals in the southeast area, defeat Pang De then Ma Dai, defeat Chen Yi, 
then defeat Han Sui's sub generals.

[Cao Ren]
Weapon: Roc
Power: +56
Stage: The Siege of Fan Castle
Requirements: Defeat all four siege vehicles around the castle before Lu Meng 
arrives. When Lu Meng appears defeat him.
Tips: Jeffrey Cogar writes in to mention that you cannot defeat more than two 
officers near the castle or Lu Meng will appear and the "All siege weapons 
destroyed" message will not appear.

[Zhen Ji]
Weapon: Dark Moon Flute
Power: +51
Stage: Battle of Chang Ban
Requirements: Defeat Guan Yu and Zhuge Liang. Defeat both Zhao Yun and Zhang 
Fei in a duel.

[Zhang Liao]
Weapon: Gold Wyvern
Power: +56
Stage: Battle of Hu Lao Gate (Lu Bu's forces) (Musou Mode only)
Requirements: Select first the Battle of Si Shui Gate. Defeat Liu Bei, Cao 
Cao, and Sun Jian. At the Battle of Hu Lao Gate do not kill any generals 
until after the fire attack event. Head towards Liu Bei, Cao Cao, or Sun 
Jian. After the fire attack event defeat Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and Sun Jian in 
any order.

[Sima Yi]
Weapon: Dark Feather
Power: +50
Stage: Battle of Wu Zhang Plains
Requirements: Defeat Ma Chao and Wei Yan.

[Zhang He]
Weapon: Phoenix Talon
Power: +52
Stage: Battle of Jie Ting
Requirements: Surround Ma Su by defeating all his sub generals. Defeat all 
enemy generals and sub generals.

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|WU CHARACTERS |
+==============+

[Sun Jian]
Weapon: Savage Tiger
Power: +54
Stage: The Imperial Seal
Requirements: Do not destroy more than 50 crates until Lu Bu appears. Defeat 
Lu Bu.

[Huang Gai]
Weapon: Dark Shadow
Power: +56
Stage: Battle of Chi Bi
Requirements: Eliminate all gate captains before the fire attack, then defeat 
Cao Ren, Cao Hong, and Cao Pi.

[Sun Shang Xiang]
Weapon: Sol Chakram
Power: +51
Stage: Race for the Nan Territory
Requirements: After the Zhou Yu arrow event defeat Cao Ren.

[Lu Meng]
Weapon: White Tiger
Power: +54
Stage: Battle of Mai Castle
Requirements: Without letting Guan Yu retreat and escape, defeat all generals 
and sub generals, including ambush and reinforcement generals.

[Sun Ce]
Weapon: Overlord
Power: +54
Stage: Unification of Jiang Dong
Requirements: Wait for the north food supply depot to fall and Zhou Yu to 
retreat (around 10 minutes). Defeat Liang Gang and his sub generals. Liu Xun 
will retreat. Follow him and when Liu Xun meets Ji Ling he will swear 
revenge. Liu Xun will move back towards the supply depot. Enter the depot 
before Liu Xun and defeat the supply Guard Captain before he enters.

[Zhou Yu]
Weapon: Ancients Sword
Power: +54
Stage: The Siege of Fan Castle
Requirements: About 10 minutes into the battle a supply team will appear in 
the northeast and move to the castle's east entrance. Defeat the supply team 
before it reaches the entrance.

[Sun Quan]
Weapon: Master Wolf
Power: +53
Stage: Battle of He Fei
Requirements: Defeat Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan, the defeat Zhang Liao when 
he reappears.

[Zhou Tai]
Weapon: Dusk
Power: +55
Stage: The Nanman Campaign
Requirements: Defeat Wu Tugu before the fire event, then enter the Nanman 
base before the Nanman climate affects Shu morale.

[Lu Xun]
Weapon: Falcon
Power: +52
Stage: Battle of Yi Ling
Requirements: Keep Zhu Ran alive until the fire attack is successful. Enter 
and pass through the stone maze in under 3 minutes.

[Da Qiao]
Weapon: Qiao Beauty
Power: +50
Stage: Battle of Xu Chang
Requirements: Defeat Dian Wei and his two officers Deng Ai and Hu Zhi.

[Xiao Qiao]
Weapon: Qiao Grace
Power: +50
Stage: Battle of Cheng Du (Musou Mode only?)
Requirements: Before Ma Chao appears as reinforcements, defeat Guan Ping and 
Guan Yu (both will be ambush parties in the forest).
Note: Nick Lau writes in to confirm that you can get this weapon in Free 
Mode.

[Taishi Ci]
Weapon: Tiger Slayer
Power: +56
Stage: Campaign for the Wu Territory
Requirements: When Yu Mi retreats catch up to him and defeat him before the 
fort gate closes behind him (a horse harness is required for this). Defeat Yu 
Mi and Zhang Ying before they retreat.

[Gan Ning]
Weapon: Sea Master
Power: +56
Stage: Battle of Xia Kou
Requirements: Before the ship moves defeat Su Fei and Gan Ning (or Chen Shen 
if he appears). Ling Cao and Ling Tong must survive.

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|OTHER CHARACTERS |
+=================+

[Lu Bu]
Weapon: Sky Scorcher
Power: +60
Stage: Lu Bu's Revolt
Requirements: Clear the entire stage of enemies, including generals and sub 
generals, as well as ambush troops.

[Diao Chan]
Weapon: Diva
Power: +51
Stage: Battle of Si Shui Gate
Requirements: Do not defeat any enemy generals until the enemy messenger 
delivers the message and Hua Xiong is defeated. Then defeat at least two of 
the three following officers: Liu Bei, Sun Jian, and Cao Cao.

[Dong Zhuo]
Weapon: Horror
Power: +57
Stage: Lu Bu's Revolt
Requirements: Defeat all enemy officers except for Lu Bu.

[Yuan Shao]
Weapon: Sword of Kings
Power: +53
Stage: Battle of Guan Du
Note: This weapon does not appear in the Tips & Tricks article.
Requirements: Head for the southern castle (Guan Du Castle). When the 
battering ram appears protect it until the castle wall falls.

[Zhang Jiao]
Weapon: Volcano Staff
Power: +52
Stage: The Yellow Turban Rebellion
Note: This weapon does not appear in the Tips & Tricks article.
Requirements: Defeat all generals and sub generals, saving He Jin for last. 
When Dong Zhuo's troops appear defeat Hua Xiong. Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang 
must be alive.

[Meng Huo]
Weapon: King of Beasts
Power: +58
Stage: Battle of Cheng Du
Requirements: Defeat Zhao Yun, Zhuge Liang, Yue Ying, Jiang Wei, Ma Chao, and 
Guan Yu.

[Zhu Rong]
Weapon: Inferno
Power: +53
Stage: Battle of Xu Chang
Requirements: The siege ramp must survive. Defeat Cao Zhong, Cao Hong, Man 
Chong, and Xiahou Dun.

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|EDIT OFFICER |
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[Sword]
Weapon: Phoenix Tail
Power: +54
Stage: The Yellow Turban Fortress
Requirements: In under 6 minutes defeat Cheng Yuanzhi, He Yi and either Pei 
Yuan Shao or Bo Zhang and Zhou Cang.

[Spear]
Weapon: Typhoon
Power: +55
Stage: Battle of Si Shui Gate
Requirements: Defeat Fan Chou to take over the supply depot. Then defeat 
Zhang Liao and Hua Xiong.

[Pike]
Weapon: Eclipse
Power: +56
Stage: Battle of Hu Lao Gate
Requirements: Defeat Lu Bu.

[Rapier]
Weapon: Nu Wa's Rapier
Power: +52
Stage: The Yellow Turban Menace
Requirements: Defeat the ambush generals He Yi and Yan Zheng when they 
appear.

[Great Sword]
Weapon: Fu Xi's Sword
Power: +57
Stage: The Yellow Turban Rebellion
Requirements: Defeat all enemy generals.

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|7. ITEMS |
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Thanks again to Muni Shinobu's Item FAQ for providing the locations of the 
special items.

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|Recovery Items |
+===============+

Meat Bun: Life +50
Mean Bun x 2: Life +100
Meat: Life +200
Whole Chicken: Full Life recovery
Wine: Full Musou recovery
Ointment: Full Life and Musou recovery
Quiver: Arrows +10

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|Temporary Ability Boosters |
+===========================+

War God's Axe: Attack x2 (30 seconds)
War God's Armor: Defense x2 (30 seconds)
Speed Boots: Max movement speed (30 seconds)
Imperial Seal: Unlimited Musou gauge (10 seconds)
Liu Chan: Unlimited Musou gauge (60 seconds)

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|Attack Boosters |
+================+

Bronze Sword: Attack +1
Iron Sword: Attack +2
Silver Sword: Attack +4
Gold Sword: Attack +8

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|Defense Boosters |
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Footsoldier's Shield: Defense +1
Nobleman's Shield: Defense +2
General's Shield: Defense +4
Emperor's Shield: Defense +8

+====================+
|Miscellaneous Items |
+====================+

Dim Sum: Life Max +10
Musou Wine: Musou Max +10
Treasure Box: Contains an equippable Item.

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|Equippable Items |
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Characters can equip only one harness and orb at a time. The maximum number 
of special Items that can be equipped depends on the character and their 
rank. At Max rank the maximum number of Item slots for each character is the 
following:

Six Items: (Shu) Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong
           (Wei) Sima Yi

Five Items: (Shu) Liu Bei, Zhao Yun, Jiang Wei, Yue Ying
            (Wei) Cao Cao, Zhang Liao, Zhang He, Zhen Ji
            (Wu) Sun Jian, Sun Ce, Sun Shang Xiang, Zhou Yu, Lu Xun, Lu Meng,
                 Da Qiao, Xiao Qiao
            (Other) Diao Chan, Yuan Shao, Zhu Rong, Zhang Jiao

All other characters have a maximum of four Item slots.

[Harnesses]

*    - Poor
**   - Fair
***  - Good
**** - Excellent

Harnesses allow you to begin a stage mounted on a special horse. The position 
of your horse is indicated on the large battle and pause menu map by an icon.

Red Hare Saddle (****)
Effect: Begin the battle mounted on Red Hare. The fastest horse in the game.
Stage Found: Battle of Xia Pi (Lu Bu's forces)
Requirements: Do not defeat any enemy generals until the cut scene where Guan 
Yu meets Red Hare. Defeat Guan Yu for the item to appear. Be sure not to 
defeat any other generals or sub generals until Guan Yu is defeated, as this 
may prevent the item from appearing.
Comments: Since having a Harness does not take up an item slot, there's no 
excuse why you shouldn't bring Red Hare along for the ride. The fastest horse 
in the game is also the best horse in the game.

Hex Mark Saddle (**)
Effect: Begin the battle mounted on Hex Mark. Luck increases.
Comments: Not a bad horse, but Red Hare is so much better.
Stage Found: Campaign against Liu Bei (Yellow Turban forces - Musou Mode 
only)
Requirements: In Act I, select The Yellow Turban Fortress first. Then select 
the Campaign against Liu Bei. Defeat Zhao Yun and Guan Yu before the 
reinforcements arrive (about 2 minutes from the start). Get Liu Bei's life to 
about 50% for the item to appear.

Storm Saddle (**)
Effect: Begin the battle mounted on Storm Runner. Mounted Attack increases.
Comments: Ma Chao + Horned Helm + Storm Runner = Good Stuff.
Stage Found: Campaign against Cao Cao (Lu Bu's forces)
Requirements: See through either Xu Huang's or Yue Jin's ambushes. To see 
through Xu Huang's ambush approach the east circular path from the south. To 
see through Yue Jin's ambushes approach the west fort from the south. When 
Xiahou Dun appears as reinforcements defeat him for the item to appear.

Shadow Saddle (***/**** with Ma Chao)
Effect: Begin the battle mounted on Shadow Runner. Cannot be dismounted by 
attacks.
Stage Found: Battle of Tong Gate
Requirements: Defeat the four enemy generals in the southeast area. After the 
cut scene with Han Sui and Cao Cao and the Ice Fortress appears, defeat Yu 
Jin and Xu Huang. Defeat Cao Cao's sub generals and defeat enemies until his 
morale drops to one star. After the cut scene where the horses are discovered 
and the message that Han Sui refuses to defect appears, you will need to head 
to the northeast area on a horse for the item to appear.
Comments: A good horse to use for any character. Godly if you're using Ma 
Chao and his charge attack. Kurnia Yusuf writes in to mention that equipping 
this Harness prevents you from being knocked off of _any_ horse. This works 
for elephants as well.

Elephant Saddle (*)
Effect: Begin the stage mounted on an elephant.
Stage Found: The Nanman Campaign (Nanman forces)
Requirements: While riding an elephant enter the enemy base. King Mulu must 
survive.
Tip: Huang Gai's bomb attack can knock allies of their mounts.
Comments: I guess riding an elephant around in some levels might be fun, but 
you'll probably want to ride something a bit faster.

[Orbs] (Max level 4)

*    - Poor
**   - Fair
***  - Good
**** - Excellent

Orbs add a special effect to Charge Attacks if the Musou gauge is at maximum. 
The power and frequency of the effect increases as the Orb's level increases.

Fire Orb (**): Adds fire damage to attack. Enemies receive damage while they 
are on fire.
Comments: Fire damage increases as Orb level increases.

Ice Orb (***): Temporarily freezes enemies, immobilizing them and reducing 
their defense.
Comments: Chance of freezing enemies increases as Orb level increases.

Lightning Orb (**): Lightning strikes nearby enemies, knocking them down.
Comments: Lightning damage increases as Orb level increases.

Blast Orb (*): Damages enemies even when guarding.
Comments: Block damage increases as Orb level increases.

Vorpal Orb (****): Increased damage, chance to kill non-general enemies 
instantly.
Comments: Chance to instantly kill enemies increases as Orb level increases.

Poison Orb (*): Poisons enemies, causing damage over time and reducing their 
defense.
Comments: Damage and defense reduction increases as Orb level increases.

[Special Items] (Max level 20)

*    - Poor. Equip only if you don't have anything better.
**   - Fair. Useful in some circumstances. There are better options.
***  - Good. Great for improving a character's shortcomings.
**** - Excellent. You should always have this equipped.

Peacock Urn (***): Increases Life gauge.
Comments: Initially useful if your character has a short life gauge. Once you 
start getting Dim Sum, I'd recommend switching to the Tortoise Amulet.

Dragon Amulet (**): Increases Musou gauge.
Comments: I haven't found having more Musou to be particularly useful, 
especially since the effects of Orbs is dependent on your Musou gauge being 
full. The shorter your gauge the faster it will fill up. It's better just to 
get Musou Wine power ups instead.

Tiger Amulet (****): Increases Attack.
Comments: Unlike previous games, the attack boost here is significant, 
especially at higher levels. This gives weaker characters a good attack 
boost, and makes stronger characters real powerhouses.

Tortoise Amulet (****): Increases Defense.
Comments: Like the Tiger Amulet, the Tortoise Amulet significantly boosts 
defense, especially at higher levels. A high defense not only decreases the 
damage you receive but also increases your resistance to being stunned by 
attacks. There is no reason why you shouldn't have one equipped at all times.

Speed Scroll (***): Increases Speed.
Comments: The speed increase is not very noticeable unless this is at high 
levels. It provides a one step boost in speed at level 20 (i.e. from very 
slow to slow, or from fast to very fast).

Wing Boots (*): Increases Jump ability.
Comments: Slightly increases jump height. Not too useful.

Huang's Bow (*/**** with Huang Zhong or Xiahou Yuan): Increases Bow Attack.
Comments: Not too useful unless you are playing Huang Zhong or Xiahou Yuan. 
This affects their Charge attacks as well.

Nanman Armor (*): Increases Bow Defense.
Comments: Considering that arrow damage has been toned down significantly, 
this item isn't too useful.

Horned Helm (*/**** with Ma Chao): Increases Mounted Attack.
Comments: Not too useful unless you are playing Ma Chao. Ma Chao + Horned 
Helm + Calvary Armor + Storm/Shadow Runner = Good stuff.

Calvary Armor (*/**** with Ma Chao): Increases Mounted Defense.
Comments: Ma Chao + Horned Helm + Calvary Armor + Storm/Shadow Runner = Good 
stuff.

Seven Star Sash (*): Increases Luck.
Comments: It seems that items you receive in battle are determined more by 
random luck rather than luck itself. The jury is still out on whether or not 
this item actually does anything.

Elixir (***): Musou gauge fills faster.
Comments: A good item in conjunction with the Way of Musou item.

Herbal Remedy (***): Increases Charge Attack effectiveness.
Comments: The usefulness of this item depends on how often you use charge 
attacks. I would recommend using the Charge Bracer instead if you have it.

Art of War (*)
Effect: Increases the duration of power up items.
Stage Found: Campaign against Sun Jian (Dong Zhou's forces)
Requirements: Defeat Lu Meng, Zhou Tai, and either Sun Shang Xiang or Gan 
Ning within 10 minutes. Then enter the castle to trigger the "empty castle 
event". A supply team will appear from the entry point at the north castle 
and move towards the southern castle entry point. Defeat the supply team for 
the item.
Comments: Not very useful.

Survival Guide (*)
Effect: When life is critical, Attack x2 when knocked down.
Stage Found: The Two Qiaos
Requirements: Rescue in order Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao. The item will appear 
when the two are reunited.
Comments: Not very useful.

Bodyguard Manual (***)
Effect: Bodyguards become stronger.
Stage Found: Guan Yu's Escape (Liu Bei's forces)
Requirements: Have Guan Yu encounter Xiahou Dun after passing the fifth gate 
for the item to appear. Note that this is much easier if you are playing as 
Guan Yu.
Comments: This is a great item for bodyguards in training, as it will 
significantly extend their life expectancy. For elite bodyguards it makes 
them practically godlike.

Way of Musou (***)
Effect: Can use True Musou attacks regardless of life.
Stage Found: Guan Yu's Escape (Cao Cao's forces)
Requirements: After you pass the 5th gate a supply team will appear east of 
the bridge in front of the fourth gate and head eastward. Defeat the supply 
team for the item.
Comments: In conjunction with the Elixir this can be useful. For some reason 
True Musou attacks don't seem to be as effective this time around.

Power Scroll (*)
Effect: Won't lose weapon deadlocks.
Stage Found: The Yellow Turban Fortress (Yellow Turban forces)
Requirements: Defeat Guan Yu and Zhao Yun. A supply team will appear to the 
northwest and move to the northeast entry point. Defeat the supply team for 
the item. Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang must survive.
Comments: Limited usefulness.

Wind Scroll (****)
Effect: Increases attack reach.
Stage Found: Battle of Xu Chang (Shu forces)
Requirements: Protect Yue Ying until she sets up the ramp vehicle, and defeat 
Xu Zhu when he ambushes the supply camp in the southwest. When Sima Yi 
remarks on the two plans failing the item will appear in the northwest.
Comments: This significantly increases the range of your weapon. It's 
extremely useful for characters that have very little range. For characters 
with an already long-range weapon it makes them into absolute monsters.

Fire Arrows (*/**** with Huang Zhong or Xiahou Yuan)
Effect: Arrows become fire arrows.
Stage Found: Unification of Jing (Wu forces)
Requirements: Before the enemy generals join forces, defeat Wang Lang for the 
supply team to appear at the west castle. Defeat the supply team for the 
item.
Comments: Fun to play with but ultimately not very useful, unless you're 
playing as Huang Zhong or Xiahou Yuan. This item upgrades their Charge 
attacks to fire arrows.

Charge Bracer (***)
Effect: Charge attacks cannot be stopped by normal attacks.
Stage Found: Campaign against Sun Jian (Yuan Shao's forces)
Requirements: Enter the north castle before enemy reinforcements arrive. A 
supply team will appear south of the castle and move towards the entry point 
southwest of the castle.
Comments: If you use Charge Attacks frequently this is an excellent item.

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|8. BODYGUARDS | 
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#TITLES#
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Titles have no effect other than indicating how much B.G. Points your 
bodyguard has accumulated.

{Title}     {B.G. Points}
Novice      0
Fighter     2000
Veteran     4000
Stalwart    6000
?           9999

The final Title is determined by the ability totals of the bodyguards unit at 
level 20. This Title determines the elemental attack of the bodyguard unit.

{Title}     {Requirements}     {Element}
Stalwart    None               None
Master      Max Life           Flame
Expert      Max Musou          Lightning
Tiger       Max Attack         Blast
Phoenix     Max Defense        Ice
Dragon      High Overall       Vorpal

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#NUMBER#
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Number indicates the maximum number of bodyguards you can bring with you in a 
stage. The maximum number of bodyguards available is eight.

{No. of B.G.}     {B.G. Points}
2                 0
3                 500
4                 1000
5                 1500
6                 2000
7                 3000
8                 4000

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#RANK#
######

Rank determines the appearance of your bodyguards. Note that female 
bodyguards do not change appearance.

{Rank}     {B.G. Points]
Private    0
Sergeant   1500
Major      3000
Elite      4500

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#CLASS#
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Class determines the number of weapons available for your bodyguards.

{Class}     {Weapon}     {B.G. Points}
2           Sword, Bow   0
3           Spear        1000
4           Pike         2000
5           Crossbow     3000

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#LEVEL#
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Level determines the overall abilities of your bodyguards. For each level 
gained your bodyguards increase in Life, Musou, Attack, and Defense. The 
amount gained in each ability is determined by the weapon equipped by the 
bodyguards when the gain a level. The maximum level for bodyguards is 20. 
Bodyguards increase in level when they reach a certain B.G. Point total in 
ONE stage.

{Level}     {B.G. Point Total in One Stage}
1           0
2 & 3       300
4 & 5       350
6 & 7       400
8 & 9       450
10 & 11     500
12 & 13     550
14 & 15     600
16 & 17     650
18 & 19     700
20          750