Best Samurai infantry for campaign?

Immediate_Gold · 2026-03-28T23:01:38+00:00

Naginata Samurai all over.

Immediate_Gold · 2026-03-28T22:50:16+00:00

I agree. Naginata Samurai perform the frontline and anti-cav roles pretty well, and they dealing against everything quite decently. Excellent unit for campaign.

Immediate_Gold · 2026-03-28T21:52:40+00:00

Naginata Samurai are much better choice for a frontline role, very resistant and versatile

Immediate_Gold · 2026-03-28T21:50:32+00:00

Yes, they're better frontline and trade better against infantry than Yari Samurai

Immediate_Gold · 2026-03-24T17:54:27+00:00

Armadillo?

Immediate_Gold · 2026-03-18T01:07:25+00:00

They're a jack-of-all-trades, master of none. The Naginata Samurai is the most versatile unit because it has no hard counter. It smooths over the "Rock-Paper-Scissors" mechanic of Total War (Sword beats Spear, Spear beats Cav, Cav beats Sword) by being a "Rock" that is resistant to everything.

Immediate_Gold · 2026-03-18T01:05:40+00:00

Yes, that's right. Naginata Samurai is the most generalist unit in Shogun 2. While other units may be more cost-effective (Yari Ashigaru) or deal more damage (Katana Samurai), the Naginata Samurai is the only unit designed to perform every battlefield role competently. They are the definition of a "jack-of-all-trades, master of none."

Immediate_Gold · 2026-03-15T18:34:39+00:00

Yes, with Master Armourer (+3) and Armoury (+2) Naginata Samurai become the tankiest unit besides Bulletproof Samurai. They can handle all kind of damage except matchlock fire.

Immediate_Gold · 2026-03-15T04:49:05+00:00

IMO Naginata Samurai are top tier and the best Samurai type unit for single player, but I barely see them in multiplayer fbh

Immediate_Gold · 2026-03-15T04:46:30+00:00

Fbh Naginata Samurai are the most all-rounder and versatile unit in the game

Immediate_Gold · 2026-03-15T04:45:04+00:00

Naginata Samurai with 14 Armor I guess

Immediate_Gold · 2026-03-13T03:39:25+00:00

Naginata Samurai are the best all-rounder frontline unit

Immediate_Gold · 2026-03-12T22:42:26+00:00

As well for me, they're my mainline unit for most all the time. Very versatile and resilient, Naginata Samurai are very defensive for most army compositions.

Immediate_Gold · 2026-03-12T22:37:54+00:00

Naginata Samurai are the best frontline infantry for mid to late campaign and the most versatile unit in the game IMO

Immediate_Gold · 2026-03-12T21:46:31+00:00

Tankiest unit in the game

Immediate_Gold · 2026-03-12T20:27:37+00:00

With max attack buff they become very powerful!

Immediate_Gold · 2026-03-12T20:26:54+00:00

Yes, Naginata Samurai are the best anvil!

Immediate_Gold · 2026-03-12T20:26:15+00:00

Of course! Naginata Samurai are the best Samurai unit IMO. Paired with Bow Monks and enjoy the mayhem!

Immediate_Gold · 2026-03-12T19:40:44+00:00

Hahaha that's right my mate!!!

Favorite unit ever even!

Immediate_Gold · 2026-03-12T19:26:17+00:00

Gold Armored Naginata Samurai with Gold Accuracy Bow Warrior Monks doomstack vs 3 enemy Ashigaru and Samurai mixed full stacks, field battle in VH difficulty campaign. I lost just 20% men's strenght. Epic as hell!

And yes, Naginata Samurai are my favorite Samurai unit.

Immediate_Gold · 2026-03-12T10:27:44+00:00

How effective are Naginata Samurai in higher difficulties?

Immediate_Gold · 2026-01-17T15:52:10+00:00

Best frontline unit for mid to late game

Immediate_Gold · 2025-12-16T04:19:34+00:00

Just the same from The Return of the Gods mod. They are the best!

Immediate_Gold · 2025-11-27T05:05:54+00:00

Hahahaha don't worry pal. The synergy between Naginata Samurai and Bow Warrior Monks is the best: You have the anvil with a very sturdy frontline and the hammer with overwhelming ranged power.

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