Total War: Warhammer 3 - Grand Cathay Beginner Guide
Grand Cathay, a nation long mentioned in Warhammer lore but never made playable or visited in media, has at long last made itself known to the Old World in Total War: Warhammer 3. As something completely new for franchise fans, the Celestial Empire has its own never-before-seen flavor, units, and playstyle. More than any other faction in the series, Grand Cathay requires an even-handed approach to kingdom management; the reward is the full resources of humanity's oldest and mightiest empire.
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Grand Cathay plays differently from other factions, so even veteran Total War players might need some help getting the hang of it. This guide touches on all the mechanics that make the Children of the Dragon unique and offers advice for starting as either of the playable Imperial siblings.
Many Cathayan units, buildings, technologies, and characters are associated with either Yin or Yang, the dual forces that are present throughout the universe. The game tracks your total Yin and Yang, and you can always see your current balance by hovering over the icon at the top of the HUD. Most basic units, techs, and buildings will only give you a point in one direction or the other, but certain characters and the decisions you make can cause you to lean heavily toward Yin or Yang.
Ideally, you want to have exactly the same amount of Yin and Yang, for a balance of zero. In this state, called Harmony, your faction gains large bonuses to their economy and military. The further out of balance you go, the fewer bonuses you'll get, and you'll even start to accrue penalties. For this reason, for every action that you take, you'll want to consider if you can balance the scales to
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