Total War: Rome II beginner Grand Campaign and province guide
Build an economy that can support the next conquest.
Edition covered
Rome II (2013) using the current Emperor Edition PC release. Emperor Edition includes the later Imperator Augustus campaign; this guide focuses on the Grand Campaign and shared systems. DLC factions and campaigns are separate.
Inspect the starting province
Open settlement and province information before recruiting heavily. Food, public order, income and available building slots determine whether the province can support another army.
| Panel or system | Inspect | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Province | Food and public order | Fix a shortage before ambitious upgrades |
| Treasury | Income after upkeep | Choose an affordable army |
| Diplomacy | Enemies and neighbors | Avoid unnecessary additional fronts |
| Army | Composition and replenishment | Cover basic battlefield roles |
Recruit with upkeep in mind
A strong army needs continuing income, not just the initial recruitment payment. Keep a reserve for replenishment, emergency recruitment and the next province development.
| Target | Benefit | Risk to assess |
|---|---|---|
| Nearby hostile settlement | Removes an immediate threat | Post-conquest unrest |
| Resource province | Adds economic opportunity | Distance from supporting armies |
| Port | Supports naval movement and trade access | Coastal vulnerability |
| Province completion | Improves coordinated management | Cost of holding all regions |
Choose a limited first objective
Secure a nearby threat or useful settlement instead of declaring war in every direction. A compact territory is easier to reinforce and defend than several isolated conquests.
Prepare the conquered area
After taking a settlement, inspect public order, damage and cultural differences. Occupying an unstable province with no recovery plan can force the army to stop its advance.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Publisher game and edition listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Original publisher manual | shared.fastly.steamstatic.com |