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Wei - Act V
The Fall of Shu
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In Act IV, if the fire attack at the Battle of Chi Bi is not prevented, this
will be the Wei scenario for Act V.
[Battle of Mt. Ding Jun] (Wei Forces)
Difficulty: ******
"Bonus": Defeating Huang Zhong here will cause him to appear at Wu Zhang
Plains.
As Xiahou Yuan says "All's fair in war." Start out the battle by killing Chen
Shi (he he he). Then head back to the Wei camp before the gates close and
trap you on the other side. From here head to Xiahou De's position to help
him against Huang Zhong. Your character will have a short conversation with
him, whereupon you can proceed to finish him off. Next head south where Zhao
Yun will appear. Deal with him appropriately and continue to head towards Liu
Bei. Zhang Fei should be marauding in the Wei camp so deal with him first.
Then proceed to take on Zhuge Liang. Liu Bei will likely move in while you
two are fighting, so try to retreat and take them on one at a time.
[Battle of Jie Ting] (Wei Forces)
Difficulty: ******
"Bonus": Defeating Ma Su here will cause Sima Yi to taunt him at Wu Zhang
Plains. Jasper Yap writes in to mention that this also causes Ma Su's morale
to drop to zero.
There's nothing more fun than a mission involving Ma Su, especially if you're
the Wei forces. Start the battle by quickly and quietly annihilating all
three of Ma Su's sub generals to the north, east, and west of his position.
When all three are dead Ma Su will be completely surrounded, and Zhang He
will begin his assault. You have to love that pose at the end. Anyway, at
this time Zhao Yun, Wei Yan, and Zhuge Liang will arrive to attempt to save
his sorry ass. Make their efforts in vain by eliminating Ma Su immediately.
Then deal with Zhao Yun and Wei Yan, and finally Zhuge Liang. Yue Ying is
nearby and she drops a +4 Defense item so don't forget to take her out first.
[Battle of Wu Zhang Plains] (Wei Forces)
Difficulty: ******
The key to victory here is to take out the supply compound located to the
southwest of the Shu camp. Unfortunately, it's heavily guarded by
Juggernauts, which are huge fire breathing tanks that take just about forever
to destroy. I'd recommend you bring eight elite bodyguards and a level nine
weapon for this one.
From the start head towards Ma Chao and take him out. Beyond are about four
juggernauts. If you're feeling up to it take them down. If not run like hell
before they char broil you. Zhao Yun guards the west gate of the Shu camp.
Defeating him will open the gate up. Fight him if you want, but your main
goal is the supply depot. Liao Hua is guarding it, and defeating him will
cause you to occupy it, resulting in a morale increase. By now Zhuge Liang
will try his fake death scheme. Guarding the front gate is Jiang Wei (Yue
Ying if you haven't unlocked him yet) and two arbalests. Defeating him will
open the gate. Ma Su should arrive as reinforcements. If you had previously
defeated him at Jie Ting, Sima Yi will begin mocking him. =)
Once Sima Yi arrives Zhuge Liang will appear and scare him away again.
Unfortunately for him, if you had previously taken over the supply depot it's
not going to be enough. Go ahead and take out the remaining Shu generals,
then take out Zhuge Liang. Once he's dealt with Liu Bei should be no problem
at all.
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