

Your campaign with Kugath Plaguefather is quite slow and is generally not recommended for newer players, as although the units are quite simple to use, Nurgle's campaign mechanics are underwhelming and poorly tuned. Plus the High Elves are pretty secure at the start.

No matter how formidable you think you are, there will always be a dragon, shaggoth, or some death metal warriors ready to squash you. Its not easy being a foot soldier in the world of Total War: Warhammer 2. Tyrion as a starting Lord is probly the best to learn the game with. Updated These Total War: Warhammer 2 units are simply the best, and theyll help you achieve victory with ease. High elves are a very strong starting faction, good infantry, good archers make for a good combo to learn the game with. So, keep some war beasts and flying units on reserve to deal with surprise threats. Best starting faction for total war: warhammer 2 for a complete noob. Your main weakness is getting overwhelmed or flanked by missile and cavalry units. With only two missile units and no cavalry, your roster is limited, although you will get access to eight different types of (flying) monsters. All units are slow and sturdy, preferring to win their battles through attrition.Īs Nurgle, you win your battles by enduring whatever the enemy can throw at you, and coming out on top in the end. Gameplay-wise, Nurgle is closer to the Dwarves, and if you like to play defensively, you should consider playing as Nurgle. The units are even more revolting than the Skaven and are all linked to various plagues and other diseases. Nurgle the Plague God was one of the most popular factions in Warhammer fantasy, and rightfully so.
