You'll want to replace these with Ji-Infantry (Ever-Level Graneries, Requires Grain Silo LVL 2) and then later Heavy Ji-Infantry (Agricultural Garrisons). These infantry will rotate to the front line when you pull back your repeating crossbowmen. Infantry ( Second line) - In the early game, this will consist of light sword infantry.
In the late game, these can be replaced with Imperial Swords.
You'll want to replace these with Sabre Infantry (Office of Arts and Crafts Reform) for the higher range block chance with shield wall formation, and ability to apply their strong charge against enemy front line as soon as you can unlock the reform. Infantry ( First line) - In the early game, this will consist of Spear Guards (shielded spearmen). Phase 2 *After FIrst Line Engages, Repeating Crossbows fall back, Second line moves up*ĪDVANCED FORMATIONS: You'll want to have either a Level 4 Commander as your commanding general OR a Level 4 Strategist (does not have to be commanding) in every army that you field so that you can take advantage of advanced formations. What follows is the idealized version of the formation, but requires a couple of early unit reforms to come online ( See Below) This guide is meant for Records mode and has best application when playing Han factions.