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Xiang Yu
Shin Sangoku Musou Multi Raid 2 artwork
Character Information
Force(s): Shi Huangdi Forces
Chu
Height:
209 cm (6'10")
Weapon Type: Twin daos (Multi Raid 2)
Greatsword (9:E)
Playable Debut: Shin Sangoku Musou Multi Raid 2
Historical Information
Real name:
Xiàng Jí
Chinese name:
項籍 - 项籍
Style name:
Chinese name:
Born:
232 BC
Died:
202 BC

Xiang Yu (項羽, onyomi: Kō U) is a prominent military leader and political figure from the late Qin Dynasty period of Chinese history. He was the Hegemon-King of Western Chu who was best known for his long power struggle with Liu Bang, the founder of the Han Dynasty. He is Beauty Yu's lover.

Role in Games[]

Dynasty Warriors[]

Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2 includes Xiang Yu as a hidden generic officer who uses Lu Bu's moveset, and has above average stats. He can be recruited by swiftly defeating him in his Treasure Trove location during the Han Forces' side of the Yellow Turban Rebellion. As an officer, Xiang Yu will increase the player's attack and defense. His skills allow guards to join the player's unit, Boost, which will temporarily double allied officers' attack when activated and Fill Musou, which automatically fills the player's Musou gauge.

In his playable appearance, he is one of the beings resurrected by Shi Huangdi and the unique boss of the Supremacy King chapter, a secondary story route in the game. On the behest of his dark leader, Xiang Yu wrecks havoc on Wei's territories, leaving the land in a sea of flames. At this rate, the hard fought harmony that was won in the first title would be jeopardized. Uniting their kingdoms for the same goal, Cao Cao forms an alliance with Sun Jian and invites Shu into Xu Chang for aid. Xiang Yu plans to confront the Three Kingdoms simultaneously.

Shi Huangdi's powerful forces defeat the warriors, leading to Xiang Yu's desire to establish his own kingdom. However, his defiance is ignored by the emperor. Cao Cao, resurrected from the loss, coordinates allied forces against Xiang Yu, ultimately defeating him. Xiang Yu apologizes to Beauty Yu for not creating their kingdom but is content with her. They return to the afterlife together, with Shi Huangdi's powers being stripped from them.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms[]

He is called by his given name, Xiang Ji, in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series. The player can unlock him after finishing select scenarios within select titles. In the currently discontinued MMORPG, players could defeat a dungeon and witness Xiang Yu pledging his love to Yuji from afar.

Rise of The Phoenix[]

As one of the title namesakes of the Japanese version of the title, Xiang Yu is one of the star characters in the game. Players can choose to either follow his campaigns or fight against him as Liu Bang.

Character Information[]

Personality[]

Xiang Yu, a military powerhouse, aims to revive Chu and overthrow Shi Huangdi. He is trapped under a spell, making his spirit Shi Huangdi's puppet. He is protective of his lover, "Yu," and dedicates his actions to her well-being. Despite his brief mortal life, he competes with Lu Bu for the strongest mantle, despite being under a spell that prevents him from achieving his goals.

Voice Actors[]

  • Kazunari Tanaka - Shin Sangoku Musou Multi Raid 2
  • Masahito Yabe - Youkai Sangokushi (Japanese)

Gameplay[]

Xiang Yu is affiliated with the twin daos in this title.

Skills
Fury Awakening Aura: Unleashes a burst of orange-colored energy as Xiang Yu channels his power to activate the fury form transformation process. Can be imbued with additional effects via certain chi skills.
Support Skill - Health Recovery: Restores an ally's health by a moderate amount.
Team Ability - Damage Boost: Increases damage output against gates, towers, and other obstacles.
Card: Officer Type, Fire Element, +20 to Blacksmith
Enemy-Only Attacks
Enemy-Only Attack 1: Does a simple upward slice to catch players off-guard.
Enemy-Only Attack 2: Swings both blades to send out layers of cross-shaped energy surges steadily traveling in rows.
Counter Debuff: Hitting Xiang Yu in his fury form without activating Weapon Overdrive will leave players inflicted with a condition that prevents them from being able to properly damage foes with their attacks for a very short period of time.
Card Combination
Overlord's Nation (純愛の治世)
Required Characters: Xiang Yu, Beauty Yu
Bonus: +30 to Blacksmith (Multi Raid 2 only)

Fighting Style[]

When controlled by the AI, Xiang Yu's attacks will be imbued with the metal element by default.

Weapons[]

Xiang Yu uses twin daos as his main weapon in the game.

Historical Information[]

Xiang Yu, a native of Chu, was raised by his uncle Xiang Liang, who criticized his lack of interest in books and strategies. After the death of Qin Shi Huangdi and the incompetent rule of Qin Ershi, peasant rebellions arose, leading to the death of Yin Tong and the restoration of Chu. King Huai II promised to award kingship to those reaching Qin's capital, Xianyang. However, Xiang Yu's uncle was killed by Qin troops, and he became the lieutenant of his uncle's second-in-command, Song Yi. Conflict arose when Song Yi ordered executions for headstrong individuals, which Xiang Yu took advantage of and killed his commander. Xiang Yu later sent the message to King Huai II, who approved of his actions.

Xiang Yu, the commander-in-chief, defeated Zhang Han, the Qin general at Dingtao, and burned his ships to force his men to fight to the death. He crushed Zhang's 300,000 strong army, burying only Zhang Han and his deputies. Liu Bang, the final emperor, reached Qin's palace first. Xiang Yu's advisor warned Liu Bang of his ambition and invited him to a banquet to assassinate him. However, Liu Bang escaped the feast, and Fan Zeng destroyed his gifts. Xiang Yu's rule in Guanzhong led to his people seeing him as a tyrant, and he left the region after a few months to return to Chu.

Xiang Yu, after the fall of Qin, sought to elevate his lord's status to emperor and divided the land into independent kingdoms. He overruled King Huai's promise of giving Guanzhong to Liu Bang, leading to his exile and assassination. Liu Bang invaded the Guanzhong region, and Xiang Yu launched a surprise attack on him, defeating his army and capturing Liu Bang's family. Liu Bang managed to convince Ying Bu to rebel, splitting the war into two fronts. Han Xin subdued Chu's allies, and Xiang Yu signed an armistice with his enemy at Hong Canal, splitting the country between Chu and Han. Liu Bang later attacked Xiang, but he easily defeated Han forces due to reliance on Han Xin and Peng Yue.

Now united, Liu Bang, Han Xin, and Peng Yue marched on Chu from three fronts. Xiang Yu was trapped in between Liu Bang and his allies, and the Han forces were ordered to sing Chu's songs to fool Xiang Yu's men into thinking their homeland was lost. It had the intended effect as Xiang now had to deal with surmounting desertion, and the thought of losing his home a second time led him to drink heavily and compose the Song of Gaixia in sorrow. Xiang Yu's wife felt that she was being a distraction to her husband by this point and committed suicide, which pained but roused Xiang Yu.

In spite being heavily outnumbered, Xiang Yu repeatedly outwitted Han Xin's pursuit parties, but his numbers inevitably kept dwindling until he had a mere 28 man army left. After being given incorrect information by a farmer while looking for directions, Xiang Yu's forces reached a swamp. Realizing the perilous situation, Xiang Yu gave a speech to his remaining men that it was now apparent that Heaven wished him gone, but did not blame his failures as a lack of his own skills as a commander.

Upon reaching Wu River (present day Maanhan, Anhui), a boatman offered to take Xiang Yu home and revealed that most of Chu still supported him and was actually unconquered. Too ashamed to return back when none of his original men survived, Xiang Yu refused his only avenue of escape and asked the boatman to ferry his horse, Zhui, to safety as he was unable to see his companion of so many years die. Xiang Yu's men also refused to abandon their general and were intent to stick with him until the end.

Xiang Yu then led his army into a final charge against Han Xin's men and killed several of Han Xin's men. Upon seeing his old friend, Lü Matong, Xiang Yu declared that "I have heard the King of Han has offered 1,000 gold ingots and the title Wanhu Marquis (lit. Marquis of 10,000 Households) for my head. On account of our past friendship, that reward will certainly be yours!" before slicing his head off. Han troops began scrambling for the general's head, and Xiang Yu's body was reportedly mutilated in the chaos. Nonetheless, six men, including Lü, were able to successfully claim Liu Bang's reward.

Liu Bang, as a show of respect, gave his long-time rival a grand funeral fitting his rank of Duke, and spared Xiang's remaining family and made them Marquises. Xiang Yu would subsequently become a prime example by Confucians of the issues of ruling by fear as Xiang Yu's rampage against Qin's former cities even after surrender led them to oppose him until death. His conflict with Liu Bang also drew parallels to the analogy of how water overcomes stone; a stone may be firm, akin to Xiang Yu's unmatched military might and having an army size quadruple that of Liu Bang's early on, but can be weathered over time by the constant dripping of water, referencing Liu Bang's cunning which led to Xiang Yu's allies and retainers leaving their lord until his final defeat.

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