Creative Assembly's acclaimed turn-based strategy title Total War: Warhammer 2 has a great deal of complexity, and indeed it can be challenging for new players to approach. That said, there are some ways for beginners to simplify the experience slightly, and one of those ways is to select a faction that is new player-friendly. It is the intention of this guide to detail such a faction, and this will hopefully assist new fans with their first forays into Total War: Warhammer 2.
To start, it is worth mentioning that there are a variety of factions in Total War: Warhammer 2 that are suitable for beginners, with the Dark Elves, Dwarfs, and Lizardmen all standing out as good choices. However, fans that want to take control of the absolute best faction for new players need look no further than the High Elves led by Tyrion.
There are a number of reasons that the High Elves are the best beginner faction in Total War: Warhammer 2, one of which is Tyrion himself. Indeed, this leader is an extremely powerful melee fighter, and he can makeup for some less than ideal play on the battlefield. This makes it more likely that new players will succeed in combat and gives them the opportunity to familiarize themselves with mechanics before they jump into the deep end.
The High Elves' well-rounded roster in Total War: Warhammer 2 also supports this idea, and they have good units from the very beginning, some of which may even be serviceable in the late game. This coupled with the fact that the High Elves' starting position is relatively safe means that new players will have some breathing room in the early stages of this war game to find their footing.
In summary, beginners that are in the market for a straightforward and powerful faction in Total War: Warhammer 2 should certainly give Tyrion's High Elves consideration. However, if that does not suit their fancy then there is nothing wrong with looking to some of the other factions, with those that were mentioned before being the best bets. In general, so long as new players avoid factions like the Skaven they should have a good time with the game.
Total War: Warhammer 2Â is available now on PC