Vassals & Confederations

Learn how to effectively use Vassals and Confederations in Total War: Warhammer III. This guide covers diplomacy, unique mechanics, and strategies for success.

Hey there! So, you're looking to expand your empire by bringing other factions into the fold, huh? That's what we call Confederation in Total War: Warhammer III, and it's a pretty neat way to grow your power without having to fight for every inch of land. Let's break it down. ## Diplomacy: The "Join Confederation" Option This is your bread-and-butter method. When you're looking at the diplomacy screen with another faction of the same race, you might see an option to 'Join Confederation'. If you're strong enough and they like you enough, they'll agree, and poof! Their lands, their armies, and everything they own become yours. Heads up: The game's description warns that your income might take a hit after a confederation, depending on what you just absorbed. So, keep an eye on your economy! Here's a quick rundown on how different races tend to handle this: * Beastmen: They're more likely to confederate if you're way stronger than them, or if you're already buddies (high relationship) or in a peace deal. * Dark Elves, Dwarfs, Grand Cathay, High Elves, Kislev, Khorne, Nurgle, Ogre Kingdoms, Skaven, Slaanesh, Tzeentch, and Vampire Counts: For these guys, a good relationship and being significantly stronger than them are key. Basically, show them you're the boss, but a friendly boss. * Lizardmen: These guys can be a bit picky. They'll usually only agree to confederate if you've got a big positive diplomatic modifier. So, be nice and make sure you're looking strong! Important Note: The Vampire Coast is the only race with multiple factions that *cannot* confederate at all. So, don't even bother trying with them! ## Unique Mechanics Beyond the standard diplomacy, some races have their own special ways of bringing others under their banner. The source text mentions these exist but doesn't detail them here. We'll cover those in more detail in other sections if they're relevant to your chosen faction.