Each is different enough that it requires its own strategies, tactics, and special considerations. A hammer you will use to smash your enemies on the battlefield.īattles in Total War come in two main varieties: Pitched battle and settlement assaults. You’ve got the building blocks, and now it’s time to take those building blocks and use them to construct a giant hammer. If you’ve been keeping up with Part One of this guide, you should have a keen grasp of the basics of battling in Total War games.