All Factions in Company of Heroes 3 and how they work
Company of Heroes 3 is the latest in the long-running RTS series featuring an isometric tactical version of World War 2. Despite the top-down approach, Company of Heroes still features in-depth cover systems, complete physics-based destruction, and a large variety of units spread across each faction. Knowing which unit to build and how to use them is critical to victory, but the in-game tutorial doesn’t go in-depth with each faction. This guide will explain all four factions in Company of Heroes 3.
How each faction works in Company of Heroes 3Company of Heroes 3 takes place across two distinct theaters of war, the Italian and North African campaigns. As such, the four factions this game features were designed for the types of battle and strategy these regions dictated. This is every faction in Company of Heroes 3.
AfrikakorpsThe Afrikakorps, as you can probably guess from their name, are the German faction stuck in a long battle against British forces across vast stretches of desert. This faction is an agile group, capable of quick strikes and speed over brawn. The big tanks Germany was known for, such as Panzers and Tiger Tanks, aren’t featured, focusing on smaller armor that is a better fit for the harsh terrain. This faction is ideal for players who start each battle with momentum and map control.
Their lightweight vehicles give them an early edge against starting infantry units, and their late-game tanks can use speed to outflank other factions’ heavy tanks and static defenses. This faction is who you will play as in the North Africa campaign.
British ForcesAs agile and mobile as the Afrikakorps, the British Forces are the opposite. This faction is excellent for new players as they’re straightforward to pick up
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