How do you get good guard in Shogun 2?

Great Guard are only available to the clan that has claimed the mantle of shogun by holding the region of Kyoto for four turns (one year of in-game time) or more. One unit of great guard, along with two units of yari cavalry, is automatically granted upon achieving this.

How do you cheat in Total War Shogun 2?

The Cheats

matteosartori – Reveal the entire map.
daggins – Reveal the entire map.
muchkoku – Unlimited money.
prototypearmy – Makes your armies invincible.
ifoundmesomecu – Makes all provinces provide copper.
conan – Allows you to play the game as Clan Hojo.

Are Nanban trade ships worth it?

While Nanban trade ships are very expensive to build and maintain, they are very cost efficient: a single Nanban trade ship can take on a dozen Japanese ships and win. Having just a single Nanban trade ship accompany a trading fleet deters all but the most massive enemy fleets.

Can You siege a castle in Shogun 2?

It seems that every time I try to manually siege a castle in Shogun 2 Total War, I always get my ass kicked, no matter what tactics I use to siege the castle. Even blowing up the entrance with cannons and charging in, the enemy always defends against me and slaughters my forces.

What is the best strategy for seizing a castle or fortress?

Split your infantry and group them with each mangonal. Unprotected mangonels will draw cavalry sorties to destroy them. Place your archers into two groups, on opposite sides of the castle. Put a general or other cavalry unit with them, if you have them. Now start the battle. Step two, and most importantly, target the mangonels on the enemy archers.

Can you burn down a gate in Shogun 2?

It’s fully possible to burn down a gate and sacrifice a single Yari Ashigaru per Bow Ashigaru troop (if you’re less confident in yourself, go for three units for two troops) to make an opening. They’ll be swarmed and die, but provided you time it reasonably well, they’ll destroy all but a dozen of a previously full squad.