Part 26

Learn about Denmark's units, Poland's strategy, and Hungary's goals in Total War: Three Kingdoms. Includes starting positions and unit details.

Denmark Units:

• Infantry includes Piercing (17 Attack, 11 Defence) and Dismounted Huscarls (Armor Piercing, 11 Attack, 15 Defence).
• Missile units are average, featuring Norse Archers (7 missile/11 Attack, 16 Defence), Crossbow militia, and Arquebusiers, but no muskets.
• Artillery includes the Serpentine and the "Cannon", but lacks the Basilisk.
• Cavalry is varied and strong, with Huscarls (armor piercing axes) competing with knightly orders, and Feudal and Chivalric Knights for strong charges.
• The Norse War Cleric is a notable unit (Armor piercing, 10 attack, 19 defence).

Denmark Strategy:

1. Start with a single city and expand into Northern Germany, Modern Belgium/Netherlands, and Scandinavia by crushing nearby rebels.
2. Conquer the Holy Roman Empire (HRE), which may not incur the Pope's wrath due to their starting favor.
3. Push into Italy.
4. After Scandinavia, Germany, and Italy, head west to France, Spain, and England.
5. Conquer Jerusalem to reach the ultimate goal.

Poland Units:

• Infantry is a bit weak initially but can improve, with plenty of anti-cavalry measures. Woodsmen and Dismounted Polish Nobles are offensive exceptions.
• Missile units are not special, lacking muskets but having crossbows and Lithuanian Archers (5 attack, can plant stakes).
• Artillery includes the Serpentine and the "Cannon", but lacks the Basilisk.
• Cavalry is strong, with Polish Retainers, Nobles (armor piercing javelins), Knights, and Bodyguards competing effectively.

Poland Strategy:

1. Conquer nearby Rebel settlements, including Scandinavia.
2. Consider attacking Denmark or the HRE, but prioritize heading towards Russia as it is weak early on.
3. Deal with Hungary if they initiate war, but avoid unnecessary conflict.
4. Maintain good relations with the Pope due to proximity to Orthodox and Islamic factions.
5. After solidifying power in Russia, attack the Byzantines, then move into Turkey and towards Jerusalem, engaging the Turks and Egypt.

Hungary Units:

• Infantry is good, featuring Dismounted Feudal Knights, Croat Axemen (15 Attack, 7 Defence), Pavise Spearmen (anti-cavalry), and Battlefield Assassins (limited to 24 units).
• Missile units are good, including Arquebusiers and Pavise Crossbow Militia, alongside other crossbowmen and archers.
• Artillery includes the Basilisk and the Serpentine.
• Cavalry is strong, with Feudal Knights, Eastern Chivalric Knights, Hussars, Royal Banderium, and missile cavalry.

Hungary Strategy:

1. Be aggressive towards Poland, potentially attacking them from the start as they only have two settlements.
2. Snap up as many rebel settlements as possible.
3. Similar to Poland, aim to conquer Russia and Rebel settlements, which may lead to war with Poland.
4. If pursuing Russia or Rebel settlements, be prepared to fight Poland.
5. Maintain good relations with the Pope by avoiding unnecessary conflict with other Catholics.

Poland Starting Positions:

• Halych
• Krakow (Capital)

Hungary Starting Positions:

• Bran
• Budapest (Capital)

Hungary Special Buildings:

• Libraries at castles allow recruitment of Spies and Diplomats.
• Academies (upgrade to Libraries) allow recruitment of Assassins at castles.

Poland Goals:

• Short: Hold 15 Regions, Eliminate Hungary, Eliminate Russia.
• Long: Standard Catholic.

Hungary Goals:

• Short: Hold 15 regions, eliminate HRE, eliminate Poland.
• Long: Standard Catholic.