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This strategy game set in 16th-century feudal Japan has received much appreciation from critics and players alike and has held up really well even though it was released more than a decade ago. The title is the seventh entry into the series and takes players back to the setting of the first game to the period of Sengoku Jidai where the ruling clan has lost authority over its warlords who now fight among themselves to become the new shogun.
Considering the game was released back in 2011, it is certainly dated when compared to other titles in the genre. However, if you are looking forward to revisiting Shogun 2 or experiencing it for the first time, here are some of the best mods that will greatly increase your experience of feudal Japan. Let’s go ahead and take a look.
Best Total War Shogun 2 Mods
Darth Mod
Installing the Darth mod will help you significantly improve the AI present in the game. They make better decisions during combat and it deploys better formations adding another layer of realism to every battle you undertake. It also other other realistic effects that enhance the overall gameplay.
Here’s the link for Darth Mod.
Pike and Shot 2: Total War Mod
This is essentially a global modification of Shogun 2 which overhauls almost every aspect of the game and takes you back to early 17th and 18th century Europe, which were featured in previous entries in the series. It covers five major conflicts such as the Thirty Year War, The Wars of the Sun King. War of the Grand Alliance, Great Northern War, War of Spanish Succession, etc. You also get access to numerous factions with plans of a lot being added with every patch.
Here’s the link for Pike and Shot 2 Mod
One Turn Research Mod
This quality-of-life mod reduces your numerous research turns to just one turn. This helps you quickly progress through campaigns when compared to the vanilla game and it can come in handy when you are exploring other modded campaigns and you want to get through them at a faster pace.
Here’s the Link for the One Turn Research Mod
Total Fots: Fall of the Dragon Empire Mod
Check out this mod if you wish to experience another real-time strategy gameplay style, this time focusing on East Asia from 1868 to 1911. This will include conflicts such as the Russo-Japanese War, the Xinhai Revolution, and the Boxer Rebellion. This mod seems to have an active community of devs so you can expect more updates to its campaign.
Here’s the link for the Total Fots Mod
The Last Alliance: Total War Mod
Although many see it as another overhaul mod to Shogun 2, this one is based on stories from Tolkien’s books such as The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, etc. It focuses heavily on the Wars of Dunedain and the Elves against Sauron at the end of the second age. Check out this mod if you wish to experience fantasy elements incorporated by new animations, new units, models, skill trees, and more.
Here’s the link for the Last Alliance Mod
