- Diao Chan's Plan secret event
When you become a ruler in Empire mode, be wary of the officer Diao Chan. Staying true to her namesake and Story mode, she has only one reason to enter your employ. When obtained, and a message stating, 'Hearing of your deeds....' or something to that effect, '...Diao Chan decided to join you', dismiss her. She will steal some of your officers in this random event that you cannot control or stop once in motion, saying 'I can finally put my father's plan into action' or something similar. Notice: If it instead states 'Diao Chan entered your employ', the event most likely should not happen.

- Bladestorm: Hundred Years War reference
After completing Officer mode you will unlock a Knight armor set. It is the Paladin Set from Bladestorm: Hundred Years War.

- Lu Meng's Training special event
When in Ruler mode and you obtain Lu Meng, he asks you to leave on a journey to train and learn. You have no say in the matter, but for a few months, his troop count falls to 1 (as in just himself). You are free to use him, but this is not wise, considering the effects of troop numbers in battles, which is very important compared to Officer mode. When he returns, he obtains a second ability, 'Flames' (though it may be random), and his troop count returns to normal.

- Bonus art
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding artwork:

Shu - All	Unlock all bonus material for Shu officers.
Wei - All	Unlock all bonus material for Wei officers.
Other - All	Unlock all bonus material for Other officers.
Wu - All	Unlock all bonus material for Wu officers.

- Achievements
Do the following things to obtain the corresponding Gamerscore points:

15 Points
Unrivaled Ambition	Cleared by completing a battle as Cao Pi.
A Man of Vision	Cleared by completing a battle as Cao Cao.
God of War	Cleared by completing a battle as Guan Yu.
Elegant Dancer	Cleared by completing a battle as Diao Chan.
Righteous Crusader	Cleared by completing a battle as Ma Chao.
Rising Star of Wu	Cleared by completing a battle as Lu Xun.
Benevolent Ruler	Cleared by completing a battle as Liu Bei.
Rough-and-tumble	Cleared by completing a battle as Gan Ning.
Brains and Beauty	Cleared by completing a battle as Yue Ying.
Loyal Companion	Cleared by completing a battle as Zhou Yu.
Exquisite Flower	Cleared by completing a battle as Xiao Qiao.
Proud Nobleman	Cleared by completing a battle as Yuan Shao.
The Warrior's Act	Cleared by completing a battle as Xu Huang.
Menace on the Battlefield	Cleared by completing a battle as Dian Wei.
Son of the God of War	Cleared by completing a battle as Guan Ping.
Master of Intrigue	Cleared by completing a battle as Sima Yi.
Tiger of Jiang Dong	Cleared by completing a battle as Sun Jian.
Silent Warrior	Cleared by completing a battle as Zhou Tai.
Cold as Ice	Cleared by completing a battle as Ling Tong.
Gourmand	Cleared by completing a battle as Xu Zhu.
Hot Blooded	Cleared by completing a battle as Sun Ce.
Paradise of Tyranny	Cleared by completing a battle as Dong Zhuo.
Little Dragon	Cleared by completing a battle as Zhao Yun.
Quick as Lightning	Cleared by completing a battle as Xiahou Yuan.
Jovial Warrior	Cleared by completing a battle as Zhang Fei.
Seasoned Veteran	Cleared by completing a battle as Huang Zhong.
Master of Strategy	Cleared by completing a battle as Zhuge Liang.
Enchanting Beauty	Cleared by completing a battle as Zhen Ji.
Unwavering Honor	Cleared by completing a battle as Taishi Ci.
Fierce Barbarian	Cleared by completing a battle as Wei Yan.
Feared Throughout the Land	Cleared by completing a battle as Zhang Liao.
Refined Warrior	Cleared by completing a battle as Zhang He.
Bringer of Peace	Cleared by completing a battle as Cao Ren.
Nanman King	Cleared by completing a battle as Meng Huo.
A Challenger Appears	Finish a battle as a custom character.
Mightiest in the Land	Cleared by completing a battle as Lu Bu.
Mysterious Traveler	Cleared by completing a battle as Pang Ting.
One-Eyed Wolf	Cleared by completing a battle as Xiahou Dun.
Pillar of Wu	Cleared by completing a battle as Huang Gai.
Triumph of Knowledge	Cleared by completing a battle as Lu Meng.
Grand Master	Cleared by completing a battle as Zhang Jiao.
Tomboy of Sun	Cleared by completing a battle as Sun Shang Xiang.
Young Tiger	Cleared by completing a battle as Sun Quan.
30 Points
Cleared 'Battle of Guan Du'	Cleared by reaching the end of the 'Battle of Guan Du' scenario.
Cleared 'Yellow Turbans'	Cleared by reaching the end of the Yellow Turban Rebellion scenario.
Cleared 'A Land in Chaos'	Cleared by reaching the end of the A Land in Chaos scenario.
Cleared 'Chi Bi'	Cleared by reaching the end of the Chi Bi scenario.
Cleared 'Three Kingdoms'	Cleared by reaching the end of the Three Kingdoms scenario.
90 Points
Cleared All Scenarios	Cleared by reaching the end of all scenarios.
115 Points
Unlocked All Bonuses	Cleared by unlocking all bonus material.

- Weapon upgrade ingredients
Use the following gems to create the corresponding weapon upgrade:


Imbue

Swift Strike	2 Moon Amber; 1 Moon Malachite; 1 Tiger Claws; 1 Dragon Jaw
Phantom Hand	1 Ruby; 1 Pure Diamond; 1 Pure Steel
Flash	9 Star Topaz; 7 Dragon Scales; 5 Dragon Hair; 3 Dragon Claws
Berserk	1 Sapphire; 1 Pure Malachite
Ice Seal	4 Moon Crystal; 2 Moon Jade; 1 Dragon Beard
Leech	1 Agate; 1 Jade; 1 Pure Crystal; 1 Pure Ruby
Balance	1 Amber; 1 Pure Gold
Concentration	1 Ruby; 1 Pure Topaz
Guardian Spirit	1 Moon Topaz
True Musou	2 Silver; 1 Moon Steel; 1 Moon Diamond
Fire Seal	3 Moon Silver; 2 Moon Ruby; 1 Phoenix Feathers; 1 Star Ruby
Arrow Sight	1 Steel; 1 Pure Sapphire
Mystic Seal	2 Gold
Lightning Seal	4 Moon Sapphire; 2 Star Diamond; 1 Dragon Liver
Be victorious ind Seal	2 Moon Agate; 1 Star Malachite; 1 Dragon Heart

Special

Stun	2 Agate; 1 Pure Ruby; 1 Moon Gold
Steal	1 Topaz; 1 Pure Agate
Flames	5 Star Steel; 2 Star Silver; 1 Phoenix Feathers; 1 Dragon Eye
Double	1 Malachite; 1 Pure Ruby
Hide	2 Diamond; 1 Pure Gold
Ice	2 Gold; 1 Amber; 1 Pure Jade
Brace	1 Ruby; 1 Pure Malachite
Falcon	2 Star Crystal; 1 Star Gold; 1 Dragon Hair; 1 Dragon Tail
Focus	2 Jade; 1 Pure Gold; 1 Pure Crystal
Taunt	1 Crystal; 1 Pure Silver
Fire	2 Sapphire; 1 Pure Malachite; 1 Star Agate
Blizzard	4 Star Jade; 4 Star Topaz; 1 Lion Tail; 1 Dragon Liver
Rockfall	2 Ruby; 1 Pure Topaz; 1 Star Sapphire
Recover	2 Star Amber; 2 Star Diamond; 1 Dragon Jaw; 1 Dragon Beard
True Speed	1 Malachite; 1 Pure Amber

- Edit mode costumes
Successfully complete the indicated Mercenary missions in Empire mode to unlock the corresponding male and female costumes. Notice: Finish the stages multiple times to unlock all the pieces.

Occult/Sage	'Stop Insurrection', 'Suppress Insurrection' and 'Crush Insurrection'
Hawk/Owl	'Shao Hua Bandits', 'Ju Zhang Bandits', and 'Hei Shan Bandits'
Knight/Unicorn	Successfully complete Empire mode.
Imperial/Princess	'Guard Lady Cai Wenji', 'Accompany Lady Cai Wenji' and 'Defend Lady Cai Wenji'
Tribal/Wildcat	'Tribal Encounter', 'Tribal Invasion' and 'Tribal War'
Kung Fu/Summer	'Wu Tai Monk's Training', 'Wu Tai Monk's Challenge' and 'Wu Tai Final Trial'
Water Dragon/Pirate	'Jin Fan Pirates', 'Qian Tang Pirates' and 'Bai Bo Pirates'

- Easy costume pieces
Use the following trick to unlock all the costumes pieces without having to replay a level repeatedly. Play a level that unlocks the desired costume. Just before the level ends, select 'Option', and save the game on file A. Finish the level to get a random costume piece. Then, save the game on file B. Load save file A, and you will be back on that level. Finish the level again to get another random costume piece. Save the game on file B, load file A, and repeat until all costume pieces are unlocked.