The Art of War campaign is significantly more difficult than the base game and is designed for series veterans. It features following the legendary master strategist Sun Tzu through 6th Century BC China. New Content in The Art of War

Because these missions are designed for "skilled warlords," efficient economy and defense are critical.

is a paid DLC campaign, but it was released alongside a free version 1.3 update for all players that includes new maps and optimizations.

: Adds the Rat Warlord (early-game offensive boosts) and the Panda Warlord (anti-archer protection and industrial edicts).

: Six missions ranging from "The Province of Wu" (Mission 1) to "One Land" (Mission 6).