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Historical Timeline
Major Battles
Battle of Hulao Pass
A coalition of regional lords gathered to challenge the tyranny of chancellor Dong Zhuo, who had usurped power in the imperial court. The crucial standoff took place at the heavily fortified Hulao Pass near the capital, Luoyang.
"At Hulao Pass, the unparalleled warrior Lü Bu stood undefeated until Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei rode out together, engaging him in the legendary 'Three Heroes fight Lü Bu' encounter."
Siege of Xiapi
Cao Cao besieged the city of Xiapi where the mighty but erratic warlord Lü Bu was holding out. After a lengthy siege, Cao Cao flooded the city by diverting the waters of the Si and Yi rivers.
"Isolated and besieged by rising waters, Lü Bu was eventually betrayed by his own exhausted subordinates while he slept, marking the tragic end of the era's greatest warrior."
Battle of Guandu
A decisive campaign between warlords Cao Cao and Yuan Shao. Despite being heavily outnumbered, Cao Cao held the line and secured a monumental victory that unified northern China under his banner.
"Acting on a defector's intel, Cao Cao personally led a daring night raid on Yuan Shao's main supply depot at Wuchao, burning the grain and shattering the enemy's morale."
Battle of Red Cliffs
The allied forces of Sun Quan and Liu Bei clashed with Cao Cao's massive invading fleet on the Yangtze River. The allies successfully employed a fire attack, dealing Cao Cao a devastating defeat that split the realm into three.
"Zhuge Liang mystically borrowed the eastern wind, while veteran Huang Gai executed a fake defection, sending fire ships crashing into Cao Cao's chained armada and painting the river red."
Battle of Yiling
Driven by vengeance for the death of his sworn brother Guan Yu, Liu Bei launched a massive invasion against Sun Quan's Wu forces. Wu commander Lu Xun maintained a defensive posture before executing a devastating counterattack.
"Exploiting Liu Bei's mistake of camping his vast army in dense forests along a massive frontline, Lu Xun unleashed a relentless fire attack that destroyed seventy miles of Shu camps."
Heroes of the Three Kingdoms

Liu Bei
Emperor of ShuA virtuous and charismatic leader who founded Shu-Han in the name of restoring the Han dynasty.

Guan Ping
GeneralThe adopted son and most trusted lieutenant of Guan Yu, remaining loyal to the very end.

Guan Yu
General / God of WarA peerless warrior of unwavering loyalty, revered across centuries as the God of War.

Huang Zhong
Veteran GeneralAn elite veteran archer who proved that age had not dulled his lethal skills at Mount Dingjun.

Jiang Wei
Strategist / GeneralThe devoted successor to Zhuge Liang, launching nine arduous campaigns against Wei.

Ma Chao
GeneralA fierce cavalry commander from Xiliang who forced Cao Cao to discard his robe and cut his beard in flight.

Pang Tong
StrategistA brilliant strategist known as the 'Fledgling Phoenix', instrumental in Liu Bei's capture of Yi Province.

Wei Yan
GeneralA valiant but headstrong general whose aggressive tactics often conflicted with Zhuge Liang.

Xing Cai
WarriorThe fictional daughter of Zhang Fei, fiercely dedicated to protecting the younger generation of Shu.

Yue Ying
InventorThe talented wife of Zhuge Liang, credited with engineering numerous mechanical marvels.

Zhang Fei
GeneralA fearless warrior whose thunderous roar at Changban Bridge halted an entire army in its tracks.

Zhao Yun
GeneralA flawless and honorable general who famously rescued his lord's infant son from behind enemy lines.

Zhuge Liang
Prime Minister / StrategistA legendary prime minister and tactical genius who devoted his life to restoring the Han.
Three Kingdoms Games
Explore the era through interactive experiences

Total War: Three Kingdoms
Combining deep empire-building with spectacular real-time battles, this critically acclaimed title brings the Three Kingdoms era to life with complex diplomacy, espionage, and character-driven narratives.
- Deep Diplomacy System
- Dual Romance & Records Modes
- Character-driven Campaigns

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV
The legendary Koei Tecmo series returns to its roots. Manage your officers, expand your territory on a hex-based map, and unify China through intricate logistics and grand strategy.
- Deep Officer Management
- Hex-based Territory Control
- Classic Koei Tecmo Strategy

Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires
Experience the ultimate power fantasy of the musou genre combined with tactical siege battles and political simulation as you conquer the land with iconic, larger-than-life warriors.
- One-vs-Thousands Combat
- Playable Iconic Warriors
- Empires Conquest Mode

New Romance of the Three Kingdoms
A mobile adaptation focused on massive multiplayer strategy. Build alliances, wage coordinated warfare, and recruit legendary generals in an ongoing, persistent world.
- Massive Multiplayer Battles
- Alliance Warfare
- General Recruitment System
About the Three Kingdoms
The Novel
Written by Luo Guanzhong in the 14th century, Romance of the Three Kingdoms is one of China's Four Great Classical Novels. It romanticizes and dramatizes the lives of feudal lords and their retainers, who tried to replace the dwindling Han dynasty or restore it.
The narrative spans the turbulent years from 169 AD to 280 AD. It explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, strategy, and the cyclical nature of history, famously opening with the line: 'The empire, long divided, must unite; long united, must divide.'
The History
The historical period began with the fall of the Eastern Han Dynasty, marked by intense power struggles between consort clans and eunuchs. This chaos allowed regional warlords like Dong Zhuo—who infamously sacked the capital Luoyang—and Cao Cao to seize control.
Following the decisive Battle of Red Cliffs in 208 AD, the realm fractured into three competing states. This era is defined by the Cao-Wei Empire (220–265, founded by Cao Pi), the Shu-Han Empire (221–263, founded by Liu Bei), and the Wu Empire (222–280, founded by Sun Quan).