| Method | How to Achieve | Pros & Cons | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Find and beat Dong Zhuo's army as another faction. The easiest time is right at the start (turn 1-2) using a nearby faction like Ma Teng or Zheng Jiang . | Pros : Fastest way, if you rush. Cons : Very difficult, as an event kills Dong Zhuo around turn 10 . You don't need to kill him; just defeat the army he is in. | | 2. Become Emperor | In any campaign, survive, build your prestige, and be the first to claim the Emperor's throne. | Pros : Easy and reliable, on any difficulty. Cons : Takes many hours to accomplish. |
You must personally defeat an army led by Dong Zhuo himself in a campaign battle . total war three kingdoms unlock dong zhuo
There are two official ways to unlock Dong Zhuo's faction for use in the "Rise of the Warlords" (190 AD) campaign start. | Method | How to Achieve | Pros