Qin Shi Huang

Qin Shi Huang is a character and AI opponent in Stronghold Warlords.
==Overview==
Founder of the eternal Chinese empire and a bloodline lasting hundreds of years, Qin Shi Huang is the embodiment of aspiration and might. He rules his folk with iron hand, and his widespread use of Imperial troops makes him a formidable foe, if left alone long enough.
==Information==
===Strategies===
Qin Shi Huang builds a basic square-shaped castle. He covers three sides with main gatehouses and adds large towers to each corner. He strengthens his wall defenses with arrow turrets and fire arrow turrets. Qin has a developed food production of rice and vegetables, as well as he supplies his peasants with clothes.
The army of Qin is comprised of various Imperial infantry, forgoing cavalry in favor of an all-round composition. Auxiliary archers and axemen can be expected in greater numbers, rushing fairly early on and forming the backbone of Qin's attack groups. Qin also likes to form armored groups from crossbowmen and imperial warriors, supported by a few imperial bannermen. The siege armies of Xin are accompanied by catapults, mantlets and ballistae.
qin_shi_huang_castle.jpg|Qin Shi Huang's castle
===Counters===
Qin Shi Huang may be a menacing opponent at first glance, but it can be realized that his armies tend to be fairly light. The auxiliary units Qin fields can be easily blunted with a battalion of armored units, most notably imperial cavalry, who can charge at the enemy at an alarming rate, knocking out swathes of the frontline instantly. Qin's only potent fighting troop, the imperial warrior can be easily kept at bay by siege engines, fire or a line of cavalry.
The siege of Qin's castle does only need a good number of armored units, since Qin is absolutely helpless against durability due to his turrets firing arrows and using no fire in his defense. Attacking right after an attempt of Qin is advised, as auxiliary axemen tend to swarm in great numbers once he feels threatened. Simply knock a hole in his walls, then move in straight for the keep, decimating any unit on the way. Creating fire on the spot can be also helpful, as Qin's rather large economic areas are prone to catch fire.
==Quotes==
*Stronghold Warlords
ru:Цинь Шихуанди
Category:Characters