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Quite disappointing for a new commander and can be particularly good with Tamyris or Harold in the open field. But we’ve seen this with other new commanders and how it will change over time but right now, I wouldn’t invest crazy into him and rather wait and see what will happen in the next months with him.
Honda Tadakatsu Talent Tree builds
Leadership

Skills
Dragonfly Cutter (Active Skill)
Deals direct damage to up 3 targets in a forward-facing fan-shaped area (Damage Factor 1500, or 750 as secondary commander). Damage dealt to each target is reduced by 15% for each additional target.
Upgrade Preview:
- Direct Damage Factor: 1500 / 1700 / 1900 / 2200 / 2500
- Damage Factor (Shen Secondary Commander): 750 / 850 / 950 / 1100 / 1250
Samurai of the East (Passive Skill)
Troops led by this commander gain 2% increased march speed and an extra 3% increased attack plus 10% when attacking troops.
Upgrade Preview:
- Attack Bonus: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10%
- March Speed Bonus: 3% / 6% / 10% / 15% / 20%
- Extra Attack Increase: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30%
Samurai Among Samurai (Passive Skill)
Troops led by this commander take 1% reduced damage. An active skill cast will cause the target to suffer damage over time (Damage Factor 100) and 20% reduced march speed for 2 seconds. This effect can be triggered once every 5 seconds.
Upgrade Preview:
- Damage Taken Reduced by: 1% / 2% / 3% / 4% / 5%
- Direct Damage Factor: 100 / 120 / 140 / 160 / 200
- March Speed Reduction 20% / 25% / 30% / 40% / 50%
Tokugawa Heavenly King (Passive Skill)
Troops led by this commander gain 2% increased troop capacity, and deal 1% (or 5% with 2 or more different unit types) Increased skill damage per 8% units lost; the skill damage bonus cannot exceed 60%.
Upgrade Preview:
- Troops Capacity Bonus: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10%
- Skill Damage Bonus: 1% / 2% / 3% / 4% / 5%
The Undefeated Expertise
Troops led by this commander take 30% reduced damage from normal attacks on the map. This effect can trigger up to 57 times per hour after leaving your city.
Honda Tadakatsu Pros and cons
Pros:
- High skill damage.
- Great troop capacity and march speed.
- Great attack/skill bonus damage.
- Excellent damage reduction.
Cons:
- It does not contain any healing factor.
- Low defense.
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