ULTIMATE Combat Mechanics Beginner's Guide for Total War: Warhammer 3

[@italianspartacus]

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[@thebackup2121]

Quick note, from a Brit; You're saying Cavalry correctly 😏😂 If it wasn't so, then surely the shorthand would be 'calv' not 'cav' 😅 Great video!

[@valthefirst5109]

I can see myself coming back to this video 4 or 5 times, this is my first War Hammer game and it's already so much to take in. Pretty overwhelmed already and I haven't even started. Hopefully this gets easier with time.

[@italianspartacus]

It absolutely will man!! I promise :)

[@mattius3]

Its a good video, a lot of time and effort went into this. Dont worry, you will soon be there !

[@brandondavy7901]

Just keep grinding at it. It is finally starting to click for me

[@valthefirst5109]

@@italianspartacus Thank you for your support. Hopefully I find you on the battlefield some time soon brother.

[@sorbpen]

I'm in the same boat. I have been looking at total war Warhammer for years and with the release of the third installment it felt like the time to get into it. I very much appriciate the effort you put into this for us beginners. Thank you very much sir!

[@jonathanbrooks1857]

This isn’t even just a great educational TW:WH3 video this is the best educational I’ve ever seen for any video game, or even overall. The pacing, level of detail, clarity of speech, didactic use of tools and overall educational value are absolutely stellar. Well done on this video, sir. Can’t praise this enough. Take my money.

[@italianspartacus]

Oh man that's such high praise dude hahaha thank you so much!! Especially the use of didactic. Aces all around, happy to help brother!

[@thelocalfortuneteller]

Alt + Right Click is the tip I've been looking for. Has helped greatly.

[@waitbalthy6342]

Dude I've always wanted to play total war games but was really discouraged by the complexity. Almost gave up on this game. Thanks to your guide I'm now completely hooked and having so much fun. A big thank you, your guides are fantastic. You earned yourself a like a and a sub

[@renhardhalim]

It's really a big challenge. I'am already have around 140hrs of WH3 and sometimes i still forget to manage my army in battle. The only reason i still play this game even tho it's frustating and too complex, because i love the character, animation, and lore

[@morlden]

Absolutely amazing video man. I got 3000+ hours in WH 1,2&3 and I still learned a thing or two from it. I will pass it on to friends.

[@italianspartacus]

Glad you enjoyed it brother! :)

[@daltonbarfield4223]

Man you have the most FANTASTIC way of explaining TW W3!! I have watched sooooooo many other videos of people who are just talking a million words a minute with the video labeled “Beginners Guide”. It’s really refreshing to find a diamond in the rough. Thank you, hope to see more RTS stuff from you!

[@italianspartacus]

You're very welcome! :)

[@louislingard679]

What a fantastic guide. So well articulated. I've been playing TWWH for years and I'm amazed by how little I actually new! Much appreciated.Cheers

[@themollerz]

Dude so absolutely cool of you to do this stuff. Top notch production.

[@italianspartacus]

My pleasure brother! :D

[@andrewwood1364]

I am brand new to this game and keep losing in the tutorial fights, so I am searching around for videos on how to play this game, and this has been the most friendly for me to learn from, thank you.

[@sybreedsTV]

Huge warhammer and 40k fan, first time playing a total war series. Loved playing my first campagain with a veteran friend. Great guide, excited to conquest the world! onto your campagain tutorial guide next! have a fantastic day, Champion!

[@akairibbon4658]

at 1.25 speed this is one of the best videogame tutorials ive ever seen, great job man

[@Biogenesys]

These videos are still so incredibly relevant and useful, truly appreciate the guides man. You're honestly a legend for all the new player help you put out for all these GSGs and you are a huge reason why I love games like total war and ck3, I send your videos to all my friends whenever they consider getting into GSGs

[@italianspartacus]

Man that's high praise thank you so much brother

[@precido]

Great video!! I'm a somewhat experienced player and i still learned alot-especially about unit movement and spells-well done!

[@italianspartacus]

My pleasure dude!

[@g00nyt]

Same here, its thorough but it think that's necessary in TW :). GJ!

[@bryanbennett8346]

I like how the big Terracotta Sentinel takes a cannonball to the dome and drops dead at 1:27:44

[@alexclark2655]

🤣

[@joshlewis2242]

Im crying

[@DrKrocket]

Like a Tom and Jerry cartoon omg, I thought he stepped on a rake. 😂

[@Vyrtus_]

So gud 🤌

[@mdlong2620]

This is by far the best combat mechanics guide I have ever watched. Thank you doing this. It has been very helpful.

[@toocoolforshampoo]

Just looked it up and it helped a lot, melee attack vs defense is [ 35+ (attack - defense)]%= actual hit percent. 70 attack vs 40 defense would be a 65% hit chance (HC). For armour, if R equals a random precent between 50% and 100% is [base damage x (100- armour x R)]+ armor pierce damage]= damage value (DV).... then to be confusing *ward save total (ward save + either physical, missile, or spell=WT) is a % reduction of DV. [DV x WT= true damage total] * charge bonus is a value added to your melee attack for ~15 secs after a charge (70 attack and 20 charge would be 90 attack for 15 secs after charge) *impact is a damage value added to the your damage value during initial charge but it was unclear the value, something about mass, if someone knows can you comment in *also, not sure but one source said possible 10% minimum base damage value leaking through so maybe it's not 50% through 100% but 50% through 90% armour protection, only known minimum is at least 1 damage for any successful hit, again comment please if you are god tier algorithm wizard max XP *MOST IMPORTANTLY, if you take all the different values for attack, defense, and damage, and throw that out the window because you play as Kholek sun eater, the mountain god, herald of the tempest, eldest of dragon ogre, heir of Krakanrok the black, true for-everchosen, you have won the game and are too chad for the mortal nerd math trash.

[@charlescow454]

This is very well done going over all the basics in a understandable way and covered the most important things to know on the battlefield in an enjoyable way too. I've played total war games for thousands of hours since Rome 1 came out. I'm sure this video will help alot of new players get a better understanding. Thanks for this great and informative video Italian

[@italianspartacus]

Of course brother!! :) thanks so much for watching

[@evoladvocate]

Thanks so much. I spent hours going over this video, re-watching pretty much every section at least once, and it has been absolutely invaluable for me in understanding the mechanics of the combat. Having never played the previous two games this video filled in all the little blanks that the UI, brilliant as it is, didn't bring immediately to the forefront. Thanks again!

[@italianspartacus]

My pleasure dude! Glad I could help with both vids bruthuh

[@shadician]

Good sir your pronunciation of cavalry is perfect, don't let anyone tell you otherwise!

[@zheros81]

Came here after getting owned in the prologue… now finally finished it and I’m progressing through the main campaign. Thanks a lot for making this video! Having a lot of fun with the game so far.

[@italianspartacus]

My pleasure brother!!)

[@isken6593]

tysm. I was a little hesitent when I saw the lenght of the video but it was worth every minute ! that's a lot of infos I'm sure I'll need to revisit again so, appreciate the chapter marks too (:

[@cswilder85]

I love these beginner's guides. I'm brand new to both Total War and Warhammer, so this helps a ton. I still suck but at least I have some ideas of how to improve now.

[@psychedellictoxin1195]

Played so many hours of this game and some of these formation tips I never even knew. Loving this.

[@clamdortinkerfoot]

Coming back to this game after a few years it felt like I needed to relearn everything. This video was extremely helpful, clear and concise. Thanks a ton!

[@TonyPjamas]

THIS is the type of instructional I was looking for. Very knowledgeable and conveys it in a clear, and understandable way! Some of these other guys talk way too fast! I really appreciate the visual aids.

[@italianspartacus]

I hope your professional name is Anthony P. J. s because Tony Pajamas is a great fucking name

[@Supercohboy]

The info on how formation locking with Control Groups is absolutely vital to maintaining one's sanity, thank you so much for teaching people about this! I've been cursing this game's relatively antiquated control structure and wondering why there aren't more QOL controls, but evidently there are, they're sort-of hidden/go unexplained and unused in the Prologue. Edit: Also, I think that Threat Level has been updated to be a liiittle bit better. It's still at times downright detrimental, however.

[@rogue7744]

It looks easy when you do it :) New player here and I can’t tell you how valuable these series are to me. I’ve learned a lot but will take time to time things right. It’s fun learning though! Appreciate ya!

[@italianspartacus]

It's a process for sure, but you'll get there! Happy to help!

[@Mike0193Azul]

Thorough, well explained, along with visual examples 💚

[@italianspartacus]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pleasethedragon]

I JUST started this game a couple days ago, and honestly this is so useful in demystifying the game and getting to learn how to handle the mechanics in battle. It's such a complex and deep game that this is super useful!

[@RedHerring1231]

ive watched several tutorials trying to get into this game and this is by far the most informative and actually helpful guide ive seen yet.

[@Dirty_Harambe]

Truly excellent guide man! I've been watching all of your content for a few years now, and between Mount & Blade, Crusader Kings, and Total Warhammer, I think this is the best guide you've put out. That's a high standard too! your material has been consistently great for all those games. Glad we have the same taste in games, because this is some high tier content!

[@ryanmitchell4044]

I’m new to the game, and only 18 minutes in your video this is a treasure trove of useful information. Thankyou for taking the time to put this out.

[@Yermumshouse]

Just wanted to say thank you for making these videos id be so lost without creators like you.

[@minnyay9949]

I was just thinking that I would love a W3 combat guide from you and here you are lol

[@italianspartacus]

Mwhahaha :)

[@gameswithtoasty3246]

As a brit, I approve of your objectively correct pronunciation of cavalry.

[@loganbray3844]

I love the quality of this video!!!!! I hope that you start a series on breaking down tactics for each faction in warhammer 3 with examples of how to use new troop type to maximum efficiency.

[@jonathanbrooks1857]

Thanks!

[@italianspartacus]

Sorry for the late response, didn't even see this! Thank you so much for watching dude

[@AL-go2mv]

Warhammer total war 3 is quite a bit more complicated than other total war games I have played like shogun 2. Glad to see people putting guides out. This game definitely needs them!

[@brettallen7275]

I just got TW:WH3 as my very first TW game. It has been an overwhelming process to say the least haha. This was the video I had been waiting for. I am so excited to hop into a fresh campagin with all of the knowlege I have gotten from your video. Thank you so much!

[@MikeJ4789]

dude these tutorials were awesome. as a brand new RTS player I am thankful I found your vids

[@italianspartacus]

Glad they helped my dude :)

[@Daveys010]

I've been playing all Warhammer Total war games so far and still learned a lot of new stuff in this video!

[@AnttiViren]

Propably best tuorial of all time on all subjects on the whole internet.

[@fuzzygremlin88]

Clear, informative, and no "needless entertainment fluff" good job! Great video.

[@cafeacupiper]

Best guide to total war I've ever seen and I've watched many

[@JefersonCarvalho522]

The tips about unit selection are pure GOLD, i never knew you could order units using their cards.

[@KenoughsEnough]

I just got this game for my birthday. I love the universe and the game but I'm so, so lost. This is going to help me so much. Thank you.

[@stevengarnica868]

I watched this video because I was struggling with combat in this game, and I have to say Thank you ItalianSpartacus! this video was very helpful and well put together!

[@brandonlook4357]

Great video! That last cannon ball at 1:27:40 was hilarious.

[@thepamulaklakinadventures572]

Ty for this video, I’m definitely pausing from now on. I was just wingin it, and I’m getting tons of casualties. Great video and detailed explanation. New to total war hammer and loving it.

[@Drew-fj1jn]

Thank you for making this video! Im a new player to total war and this helped me out so much. I appreciate you!

[@italianspartacus]

My pleasure!

[@kamehamehawawe]

Been playing total war attila and rome for years and Ive just bought this game like a month ago and got me humbled in the first battles. Gotta say i wasnt using any hotkeys and controls as you are describing here. In your production it looks so smooth. Than you very much for this induction...it is truly one of the best I ever saw.I just watched it on one go. Im playing dwarves in IE and I love their defence and brutal artillery. Thank you for this masterpiece man. 👏✌️

[@zodbones]

This was incredibly informative, educational, and useful. Even though the only army I've used so far is nurgle, I can still use what these kislev have done as an example of what to do with my nurg armies.

[@italianspartacus]

Glad to have helped my dude :)

[@sorenhartnagel8826]

I have over 2000 hours of playing Total War: Warhammer and still learning things. Thank you!

[@Ruskon1337]

im not a beginner of total war but ive still learned a lot of new stuff in this video. Furthermore the quality of this video is brilliant regarding your explanations and examples and stuff like that. You took the time and this is what i want to say thanks for. Thanks and greetings from Germany

[@lostinthegrave7462]

Just got this game after not having played a Total War since Shogun 2. This is really appreciated.

[@dudy80]

Im trying to really sink my teeth into this as i bought the first two and somehow bounced off but decided to pick the third one up as i just love the whole idea of these games and really want to dig into IE at some point. This really did a great job of explaining things, im sure it will still take awhile, but i think this may be the video that really sets me on the path to understanding how to play this monstrosity. Thanks!

[@italianspartacus]

That's such high praise man, thank you so much for watching. If you get stuck with anything, feel free to ask!

[@Bullrun61]

I usually dislike intros but your intro is awesome - the hole video is awesome - thanks for your time and effort doin this video !

[@Dantesassailant]

This is an older video but this is super informative & plan on watching all the way through its the only on that I’ve seen that really dumbs down the combat & gives really good tips thanks for the video!

[@Invogue5038]

Im coming back to Total Warhammer games and this is exactly what I needed. Thank you for this video and the effort, appreciate it.

[@italianspartacus]

Glad I could help!

[@TheOmmadawn]

Incredible guide, everything covered and explained effortlessly. We are blessed as gamers to have you in our universe. Thank you.

[@malteseguy93]

Fantastic upload, you have clearly put a lot of effort into this. I would actually suggest that you can leave your lord portrait off since a quick press of the “Home” key on your keyboard will instantly snap your camera to your Lord. Only a minor one but it may help 🤓

[@Flweem]

Huh. I've been playing Total War for a long time, and you've given me a ton of super useful tips! Thanks!

[@Turbogoblinoid]

excellent video!! Ive been playing since the first game and your video is so in depth I learned a few new tricks!

[@UlvenDagoth]

This video and the one for the campaign are the only reason I understand anything that's going on in the game. Thank you, cause now that I know how to play the game, I'm addicted.

[@Swear-uv8gq]

Recently discovered Warhammer and then you. Great info with excellent pace," delivery within context of the game. Professional product.

[@italianspartacus]

Thanks so much for watching. Huge compliment :D

[@Lalatina99]

Thank you so much! I’ve been trying to learn how to play so I can play with my boyfriend. I was overwhelmed at first, but now I feel much better about it!

[@a.dgamer1122]

I am glad I found a vid like this really helped me shave down some casualties in battle

[@artemiz9607]

Very instructive video, just what I was looking for in order to play well. Because, you know, currently I'm stacking my units to rush on the enemy without any placement...

[@Grimmnight16]

So very helpful for any new players! Great job Sparty!

[@italianspartacus]

Thanks brother!!

[@Greyghoul]

Fantastic practical advice, have played all 3 games but always as a casual so I'm glad I finally understand overcasting, I up until now have never used an overcast spell 🤦‍♂️

[@blastbeatpie3239]

This video truly is excellent - thank you for the time and effort that went into it :)

[@zachmartin2957]

You are THE BEST! Liked & subscribed, thank you for all your work!

[@italianspartacus]

Thanks brother!!

[@KaiThomasWerther]

Have about 100h in and didnt knew you could Press spacebar and have a menu on the Side. The Game doesnt explain this in any way at all... Thanks! Makes everything a Lot easier!

[@Dartanyan_1]

This is probably one of the best, if not the best guides I have ever seen for a strategy game (Or otherwise), damn good job man! subscribed :)

[@tatemartin8454]

After 400 hours of playing I still found alot useful. So thank you

[@Der-Sensenmann]

One of the best guides i've seen ty so much it is perfect👍🏼

[@Randymountaine]

Just found this video looking for tips (Just got the game after 1.1 patch) Thanks for this it's helped me heaps.

[@metalgamer8179]

Been taking this video in chunks and I’ve already seen a massive improvement in my gameplay and fun levels! And your video on easiest factions was seriously helpful, Khorne is easy to wrap my head around and really fun

[@italianspartacus]

I'm glad it's helping dude! It can be a daunting game at first!!

[@espeto95]

Your videos are the best to learn the game. Truly amazing! Thank you!

[@Bullrun61]

the thing with the threat lvl - I was using it in the beginning to understand the rock paper scissors mechanic of the game || speer man > cav unit || anti infantri > normal infantari || sure range units have overall medium threat against everything becaus if they come close enought there is no threat -> still a very good video - Im just saying the threat lvl interface is actually very good for beginner because of that said rock paper scissors mechanic in this game

[@jimmorrison4291]

1:27:43 Good timing at the end - cannonball in that big guy's back, then he hits the deck :)

[@practicaldeadshot6619]

This video is amazing!! Would love an updated version!

[@kylegavinsimone]

Thank you for this video, it helped a lot.

[@francisdeguzman8375]

It’s nice when you drag to get formation it places melee in front and ranged in the back selected together without selecting melee or range separately.

[@AGBRIELMO]

this is not a video, this is a Encyclopedia Movie, thanks for share. Now we need advanced tips and tricks

[@varidian694]

Lothern sea guard are one of my fav units to play with, they really pack a punch

[@chris6291]

You're the best, thanks for the incredible amount of help and information.

[@Juicyunior]

Thanks so much for this video! There is so much information in it that I didnt have before

[@TheZypher42000]

great video i learned so much

[@italianspartacus]

happy to help dude!

[@notrebelbuffoon522]

so the thing with Ammo is: Each entity per regiment actually has the number of Ammunition that that says.. however, NOT every unit shoots during a Volley. Each Entity actually has a different Shot-to-shot time. Which is why you see after the first volley it begin to stagger out and get to a point where its hardly volleys and some individuals just shoot alone. they all just shoot on their own time instead of in volleys. but each of them do, in fact, only have 20 Shots if it says their Ammo is 20. (edit, wrote this before seeing that you actually said basically what I just said here)

[@Mkarn321]

im brand new to this game and the hit and run tactic with the horse archers you showed was so cool

[@RangerRobAZ]

Amazingly thorough video, one of the best guides I've watched for any game.

[@Tucher97]

Here is some tip to know because you will hear tons, upon tons of mixed information, but consider this as a disclaimer, minus the stupid obvious. Starting off, steeds and monster infantry struggle to maneuver in wooded areas, so it maybe a good idea to lure them into the forest and have infantry pelt them. Unless you are beastman then the forest is your friend... Or wood elves. There are 3 types of range infantry, sustained, short, and charger, IE, Sustained means the infantry will fire projectile and won't go dry under a minute, short are units like skink javelins, where they are just melee units with a very temporary range attack, IE, they will stop being range within a minute. Charger is simple, they use a range attack as their charge. Yes, range projectiles will do more damage to large units, IE monsters and cavalry, do not rely on this as the moment the range unit is dry is upclose, there is no anti large capabilities. when a unit is retreating, they will not be fighting, however they will regain leadership if left alone, so if you are playing as a faction that has war animals like warhounds, they are more than excellent to use against routing enemies, I will warn though, if you are into microing, uh do not take your eyes off when the dogs make contact as that regiment will be fleeing. Thus if you like this simple thing, Skaven, and the various chaos factions are your favorite. Norsca and Orks have very different raiding camps, IE Norsca gets reduced upkeep, orks don't. when trying to take new territory, sometimes its a good idea to raze settlements, especially if vampire counts or chaos. Never accept peace treaty from a faction with a single settlement that hate you racially because they will wage war against you in 7 turns and you will have armies that will make woodstock look like a family gathering.

[@botep5529]

I didn't know that artillery crews could operate with a unit of spears standing on top of them. That's very helpful. Can't wait to put that in practice

[@NormanBates3619]

So many thanks to you man. Nice tutorial👍

[@Matsa19]

Have now seen your beginner guide and Combat Mechanics video and must give you credit for very comprehensive and well thought out information. Started playing yesterday as my first Total War game and it's much to learn! I look forward to getting better and see what it feels like when you understand what you are doing! :P

[@brydog4770]

Totally new to the game. Thank you for the video! Definitely subscribed

[@italianspartacus]

Welcome to the family bruthuh :)

[@brydog4770]

Glad to be here man!

[@mohammeddeeb6533]

Your guides are amazing!

[@italianspartacus]

Thanks dude! Hope it helps! :D

[@sigis72]

What an awesome guide, i learned loads