Unit Type

In Match 3 Kingdoms, unit type are divided into five categories, which determines the tile type that triggers their action in battle:

Infantry (I)

Cavalry (C)

Archer (A)

Mage (M)

Support (S)

Each one of these category contains several different types of units.

Type : Infantry
Name : Ji Infantry
Attack Mode : Single
Attack Target : Front

ATK RatingDEF Rating
BA

Type : Infantry
Name : Heavy Spearguard
Attack Mode : Single
Attack Target : Front

ATK RatingDEF Rating
DS

Type : Infantry
Name : Maulers
Attack Mode : Column
Attack Target : Front

ATK RatingDEF Rating
SD

Type : Infantry
Name : Berserkers
Attack Mode : Single
Attack Target : Front

ATK RatingDEF Rating
SD

Type : Infantry
Name : Rattan Infantry
Attack Mode : Single
Attack Target : Front

ATK RatingDEF Rating
CS

Type : Infantry
Name : Maurauders
Attack Mode : Single
Attack Target : Back

ATK RatingDEF Rating
AC

Type : Infantry
Name : Bandits
Attack Mode : Column
Attack Target : Back

ATK RatingDEF Rating
AC

Type : Infantry
Name : Yellow Turbans
Attack Mode : Single
Attack Target : Front

ATK RatingDEF Rating
CC

Type : Cavalry
Name : Imperial Cavalry
Attack Mode : Single
Attack Target : Front

ATK RatingDEF Rating
AB

Type : Cavalry
Name : Dragoons
Attack Mode : Column
Attack Target : Front

ATK RatingDEF Rating
AC

Type : Cavalry
Name : Xiliang cavalry
Attack Mode : Row
Attack Target : Front

ATK RatingDEF Rating
SC

Type : Cavalry
Name : Tiger & leopard Cavalry
Attack Mode : Row
Attack Target : Most

ATK RatingDEF Rating
AB

Type : Cavalry
Name : White Riders
Attack Mode : Row
Attack Target : Front

ATK RatingDEF Rating
AC

Type : Cavalry
Name : War Elephants
Attack Mode : Column
Attack Target : Most

ATK RatingDEF Rating
SC

Type : Cavalry
Name : War Chariots
Attack Mode : Column
Attack Target : Front

ATK RatingDEF Rating
BA

Type : Cavalry
Name : Heavy Cavalry
Attack Mode : Row
Attack Target : Front

ATK RatingDEF Rating
AB

Type : Archer
Name : ZhugeNu
Attack Mode : Column
Attack Target : Front

ATK RatingDEF Rating
AD

Type : Archer
Name : Heavy Crossbrowmen
Attack Mode : Column
Attack Target : Middle

ATK RatingDEF Rating
AD

Type : Archer
Name : Longbowmen
Attack Mode : Column
Attack Target : Back

ATK RatingDEF Rating
AD

Type : Archer
Name : Fire Archers
Attack Mode : DOT
Attack Target : All

ATK RatingDEF Rating
AD

Type : Archer
Name : Sharpshooters
Attack Mode : Single
Attack Target : Weakest

ATK RatingDEF Rating
AD

Each troop have their unique way of attacking and action. You can see how they target their enemies in each general page. In addition, they also slightly vary in stats, some are better at attacking or defending than the other.

Every general has a default unit type, which determines how they will act in battle. It is possible to change the troop type of a general by equipping certain equipments. Not all generals can change their troop type though.