Company of Heroes 3 is the latest in the long-running RTS series to feature an isometric tactical take on WWII. Despite the top-down approach, Company of Heroes still features deep cover systems, complete physics-based destruction, and a wide variety of units spread across each faction. Knowing which unit to build and how to use it is key to victory, but the game’s tutorial doesn’t dive into every faction. This guide will walk you through the four factions in Company of Heroes 3.
How each faction works in Company of Heroes 3
Gamepur screenshot
Company of Heroes 3 takes place in two distinct theaters of war, the Italian and North African campaigns. Thus, the four factions featured in this game were designed for the types of battle and strategy dictated by those regions. These are all the factions in Company of Heroes 3.
Afrika Corps
Gamepur screenshot
The Afrikakorps, as you can probably guess from their name, are the German faction locked in a long battle against British forces across vast stretches of desert. This faction is an agile group, capable of fast attacks and speed over strength. Large tanks that Germany was known for, such as Panzers and Tiger Tanks, do not appear, focusing on smaller armor better suited to difficult terrain. This faction is great for players who start every battle with momentum and map control.
Their light vehicles give them an edge over starting infantry units, and their advanced tanks can use speed to outflank other factions’ heavy tanks and static defenses. This faction is the one you will play in the North African campaign.
british forces
Gamepur screenshot
As agile and mobile as the Afrikakorps, British forces are anything but. This faction is great for new players as they are easy to pick up and play. They are also the best option for players who prefer to go wild, as they have the best defenses and heavy artillery in the game. His armor is good, but it takes time to build. They have great engineers, so using them to build static defenses and tank traps can help you dampen the mobility of other factions.
US Forces
Gamepur screenshot
The US Forces are the best infantry-focused faction in the game. They feature a dynamic duo between their special forces and elite paratroopers. The United States specializes in dropping powerful infantry units behind enemy lines, which can disrupt their capture points and cut off resupply. As they progress towards the end of the game, they can transform into beefy Sherman tanks, backed up by the best air support capabilities in the game. This faction is the one you play with in the Italy campaign and is an excellent choice for advanced players who can micromanage many units on a battlefield.
Wehrmacht
Gamepur screenshot
The Wehrmacht faction is the traditional German force capable of all-out air and ground attack which can be difficult to deal with. This faction starts off slow, and the key to victory is securing fuel capture points and holding onto them until you can progress towards the late game. This faction is the best late game group in the game, and their heavy tanks like the Tiger and Panzer IV can easily overpower small and medium armor. They can also use devastating artillery strikes across the map to destroy cover and entrenched defenses. It’s also a great faction to use once you’re familiar and comfortable with the game mechanics, as they’re difficult to understand and play.
You can experiment with each faction in skirmish mode, and we suggest starting with the British forces as you learn the nuances of the game mechanics and how they work. Be sure to use the tactical pause with the spacebar to give yourself time to deal with the mayhem that Company of Heroes 3 is capable of.
Source