Faction-Specific Achievements

Your go-to guide for all Total War: Warhammer III achievements! We break down every achievement, from faction-specific goals to general campaign victories, helping you earn them all.

Alright, let's dive into the achievements for Total War: Warhammer III! This game's got a ton of them, 95 to be exact, and some are definitely more involved than others. We'll go through them, focusing on the ones tied to specific factions and general gameplay goals. Think of me as your battle-hardened buddy, here to help you snag those digital bragging rights without the frustration. ## General Achievements First off, some achievements are just about playing the game and getting a feel for the battles and campaigns. You'll get many of these naturally, but here are a few to keep an eye on: * Animated Adversary: Just jump into a multiplayer battle. Easy peasy. * Defeat the Elite: This one's a bit quirky. You need to beat someone who also has this achievement, often a developer or another player who's already earned it. Good luck finding them! * Obliterate the Odds: Win a battle where you're seriously outnumbered, like 10-to-1. This will test your tactical skills! * Quest for Success: Fight one of your faction's quest battles. These are usually pretty important story moments. * Talented Amateur / Professional Tactician: Win 10 battles, then ramp it up to 50 battles in a single campaign. Keep fighting and you'll get there. * The Art of Surprise: Master ambushes! You'll need to win 5 of these in a campaign. * Blazing Besieger: Sieges are tough. You'll need to successfully attack and win 25 of them during a campaign. ## Faction-Specific Achievements Now, this is where things get really interesting. Each faction has its own set of goals that really dive into their unique mechanics and lore. Let's break some of the coolest ones down: ### Cathay Cathay has some solid achievements tied to their unique mechanics and territory: * The Road to Riches: Complete a Caravan's journey. These caravans are a huge part of Cathay's economy, so get one rolling! * Heavens Above: Construct the Grand Observatory of Xing Po. This building sounds like it'll boost your magic or research, so keep an eye out for it. * Man the Wall: Occupy the entirety of the Great Bastion. This is Cathay's iconic defensive line, so securing it is a major accomplishment. * Celestial City Secured: Occupy Wei-Jin. This is a key Cathay settlement, so make sure it's in your hands. * Shoulders of Giants: Recruit a Terracotta Sentinel. These are Cathay's powerful constructs, so adding one to your army is a big deal. * Eastern Emperor: Win a singleplayer campaign as Cathay. And if you want to really show off, Eastern Emperor again on Very Hard or Legendary difficulty! ### Kislev Kislev's achievements focus on their hybrid nature and their struggle against Chaos: * The Battle for Bokha: As Kislev, win the quest battle to free Boris Ursus. This is a major story beat for them. * Matriarchal Power: Invoke each type of Motherland in a single campaign. This relates to Kislev's unique devotion mechanic. * Reclaim Your Place: Occupy Kislev, Erengrad, and Praag. These are Kislev's core cities, so retaking them is a must. * Bear With Me: Recruit an Elemental Bear. These are some of Kislev's most iconic and powerful units, so get one in your army! * Northern Nicator: Win a singleplayer campaign as Kislev. For the truly dedicated, Northern Nicator again on Very Hard or Legendary difficulty! ### The Daemon Prince Playing as the Daemon Prince, you'll be all about pleasing the Chaos Gods: * Most Constant Votary: Ascend to a Chaos God's path. You'll have to choose one to truly embrace. * Godly Might Given: Ascend to the Undivided path. Or, you can try to balance the favor of all gods. * Benisons of the Capricious / Boons of the Mercurial: Unlock 15 Daemonic Gifts, or just 5 to start. These are your rewards for pleasing the gods. * All Souls Slain: Win a singleplayer campaign as the Daemon Prince. And for the ultimate challenge, Dark Master on Very Hard or Legendary difficulty! ### Khorne Khorne is all about bloodshed and skulls: * The Blood Must Flow: Reach the highest level of Bloodletting with an army. Get those skulls! * The Collector: Collect 10,000 Skulls. Khorne loves skulls, so hoard them. * Unmaker of Magick: Construct the Khadeium Paradox. This sounds like a powerful anti-magic building. * The Blood is the Life: Recruit a Bloodthirster. The mightiest of Khorne's daemons. * Intravenous Injection: Replace a Herald of Khorne with an Exalted Bloodthirster. A serious power upgrade! * Blood God: Win a singleplayer campaign as Khorne. And Blood-Soaked Victor on Very Hard or Legendary difficulty! ### Nurgle Nurgle's achievements are all about spreading disease and decay: * Ailment Accumulator: Collect 5,000 Infections. Spread those plagues far and wide! * The Fly Master Cometh: Recruit a Great Unclean One. Nurgle's biggest daemon. * Pustulent Promotion: Replace a Herald of Nurgle with an Exalted Great Unclean One. A disgusting upgrade! * Angel of Disease: Spread a Plague. The core of Nurgle's strategy. * Elements of Decay: Unlock all of the Plague ingredients. Master the art of plague crafting. * Lord of Decay: Win a singleplayer campaign as Nurgle. And Decrepit Defeater on Very Hard or Legendary difficulty! ### Slaanesh Slaanesh achievements focus on temptation, excess, and their unique mechanics: * Opus Eternal: Construct the Pandemournium. This sounds like a central Slaaneshi building. * Feaster on Fear: Recruit a Keeper of Secrets. One of Slaanesh's powerful daemons. * Succulence Selected: Replace a Herald of Slaanesh with an Exalted Keeper of Secrets. A tempting upgrade! * Purveyor of Perversion: Spread a Gift of Slaanesh. Use Slaanesh's unique influence. * Temptation's Troops: Summon a Disciple Army. Slaanesh can raise armies from cults. * Prince of Excess: Win a singleplayer campaign as Slaanesh. And Twisted Vanquisher on Very Hard or Legendary difficulty! ### Tzeentch Tzeentch's achievements are about manipulation and magic: * Revelry in Riddles: Construct the Symposium of Change. A building fitting for the Changer of Ways. * Municipal Manipulator: Take control of a settlement via the Changing of the Ways. Use Tzeentch's sneaky magic. * Terror Transmogrified: Recruit a Lord of Change. Tzeentch's most powerful avian daemon. * Change Up: Replace a Herald of Tzeentch with an Exalted Lord of Change. A magical upgrade! * Face the Strange: Unlock all Changing of the Ways actions. Master Tzeentch's manipulative toolkit. * Changer of Ways: Win a singleplayer campaign as Tzeentch. And Winged Warlord on Very Hard or Legendary difficulty! ### Ogre Kingdoms The Ogre Kingdoms have achievements tied to their nomadic playstyle and their hunger: * Volcanic Vehemence: Construct the Fire Mouth. A key Ogre settlement. * Bilious Builder: Deploy 5 camps in a single campaign. Camps are crucial for Ogre expansion. * Trader Raider: Destroy a Caravan belonging to Cathay. A bit of inter-faction rivalry! * Votive Victuals: Offer a tribute of Meat to the Great Maw. Keep your Ogres fed! * Tyrant Over All: Win a singleplayer campaign as the Ogre Kingdoms. And Odious Overtyrant on Very Hard or Legendary difficulty! ## Prologue Achievements These are specific to the prologue campaign, which is a great way to learn the ropes: * Royal Ranks Ramped: Fill Yuri's army with units. * A Mortal Wound Inflicted: Win your first battle in the Chaos Wastes. * Establish & Advance: Construct 5 buildings. * The End of the Beginning: Complete the Prologue. Congrats, you've started your journey! * Enchanted Arsenal: Equip Yuri with every type of magic item. * Two Noble Heads: Recruit a second Lord. * Reverser of Ruin: Capture a settlement in the Chaos Wastes. * Spires to the Sky: Fully upgrade a settlement. * Self-Improvement: Spend 10 skill points. ## Other Notable Achievements * Sensational Steed / Elevated Excellence: Have a special mount, then have 3. These are usually tied to specific lords or units. * White Hat / Centres of Excellence / The Height of Valour: Level up your Heroes! Get one to level 10, then two to level 20, and finally three to level 30 simultaneously. They become powerhouses at higher levels. * Rising Power / Dominating Force / Peak Nobility: Similar to Heroes, but for your Lords. Get them to level 10, then 20, and finally 30. * The Gatekeeper / The Gardener / The Courtesan / The Librarian: Defeat the Daemon Prince in each of the four Chaos God realms (Khorne's Brass Citadel, Nurgle's Mansion of the Plaguelord, Slaanesh's Palace of Slaanesh, Tzeentch's Impossible Fortress). This is a major campaign objective. * Tear Down the Walls / Burn the World: Raze 1 settlement, then 30 settlements. Sometimes burning it all down is the best option. * Forward Position: Construct an allied outpost in a military ally's settlement. Good for reinforcing or defending. * Common Cause / League of Nations: Form military alliances with 5 factions, then 10. Diplomacy can be powerful. * Commercial Comforts / Trading Nation: Establish trade agreements with 5 factions, then 10. More trade means more gold. * A Steady Stream / Well-Heeled / Your Coffers Overfloweth: Achieve a gross income of 5,000, then 20,000, and finally 60,000 per turn. Money makes the world go 'round! * Into the Aethyr: Enter the Realm of Chaos using a Rift. This is how you access the Chaos realms during a campaign. * Arms Appropriated: Borrow an army from a military ally. Handy in a pinch! * Partners in Conquest: Play a multiplayer campaign. Team up with a friend! Remember, many of these will come naturally as you play through different campaigns and explore the world. Don't stress too much about them on your first playthrough, just enjoy the ride! But if you're aiming for that 100% completion, this list should give you a solid roadmap. Good luck out there, Lord!