Items
Weapons, warhorses, artefacts, and treasured possessions that shaped reputations and campaigns.
- Axe of Xing Daorong邢道荣斧
The massive battle axe wielded by Xing Daorong, a general of Shu known for his boastful claims and dramatic defeat.
- Battle Axe战斧
A heavy chopping weapon wielded by elite infantry. Known for its devastating power against armored opponents, though requiring great strength to use effectively.
- Bow of Diaochan雕弓
An ornate bow associated with the legendary beauty Diaochan. Used in ceremonial archery and as a symbol of refinement among the nobility.
- Bronze Sparrow铜雀
A ceremonial bronze bird sculpture, part of the Bronze Sparrow Tower complex built by Cao Cao in Ye. Symbol of Cao Wei's power and cultural achievement.
- Cao Cao's Sword曹操剑
The Qinggang Sword (青釭剑), one of Cao Cao's famous blades, said to cut through armour with ease.
- Chain Armor链甲
Flexible armor made of interlocking metal rings. Provided good protection against slashing weapons while allowing greater mobility than plate armor.
- Commander Seal将印
A bronze seal carried by military commanders as proof of authority. The seal was used to authenticate orders and documents.
- Crossbow弩
A mechanical bow with a trigger mechanism, allowing for greater accuracy and power than traditional bows. Zhuge Liang improved the design with the repeating crossbow.
- Dian Wei's Twin Halberds典韦双戟
The twin short halberds wielded by Dian Wei, Cao Cao's fearsome bodyguard. Each weighed over forty jin, requiring extraordinary strength to use.
- Dilu (Shadow Horse)的卢
Liu Bei’s celebrated mount in the Romance, famed for the leap across Tanxi at Xinye; the white blaze on the forehead made it proverbial alongside Red Hare.
- Double-Edged Swords双股剑
Liu Bei's paired swords, also known as the Geng Yang swords. Forged from fine steel, these balanced weapons were his signature arms throughout his campaigns.
- Eight Formation Diagram八阵图
A legendary battle formation devised by Zhuge Liang. Said to use terrain and troop positioning to confuse and trap enemy forces, though its exact nature is debated.
- Feather Fan羽扇
Zhuge Liang's iconic white feather fan, symbol of his calm strategic brilliance. He was rarely depicted without it, even on the battlefield.
- Green Dragon Crescent Blade青龙偃月刀
The iconic long-handled blade (guandao) associated with Guan Yu in literature and folklore; not attested in the historical records.
- Guan Yu's Halberd关羽戟
Alternate name for the Green Dragon Crescent Blade, the iconic weapon associated with Guan Yu in literature and folklore.
- Heavenly Halberd方天畫戟
The halberd (方天畫戟) associated with Lü Bu in the Romance and in popular culture , a long pole weapon with a distinctive blade.
- Huang Zhong's Bow黄忠弓
The powerful bow wielded by the veteran general Huang Zhong, famed for his archery even in old age. His arrows rarely missed their mark.
- Imperial Seal传国玉玺
The seal said to have been passed down from the Qin and Han emperors. Sun Jian was said to have found it at Luoyang; it became a symbol of legitimacy and passed through several hands before its loss.
- Imperial Seal Case玉玺盒
The ornate case that held the Imperial Seal of China. Passed from Han to Wei to Jin, the case itself became a symbol of legitimate succession.
- Iron Staff铁戟
A heavy polearm wielded by Dian Wei. Known for its devastating close-quarters power, Dian Wei used twin iron staves to hold off an entire army at the Battle of Wancheng.
- Jade Pendant玉佩
Ornamental jade worn by nobility as a symbol of status and virtue. The sound of jade pendants announced the approach of important figures.
- Lü Bu's Halberd方天画戟
The legendary halberd wielded by Lü Bu, the mightiest warrior of the Three Kingdoms. A crescent-bladed polearm that became synonymous with martial supremacy.
- Mountain Pattern Armor山文甲
Elite armor worn by high-ranking officers. The distinctive mountain pattern provided excellent protection while allowing mobility.
- Of the Shadow的卢
Liu Bei's famous steed, known for its incredible speed and the legendary leap across the Tan River that saved Liu Bei's life.
- Phoenix Feather Cape鹤氅
A ceremonial cape made from crane feathers, worn by scholars and strategists. Zhuge Liang was famously depicted wearing this garment.
- Qinggang Sword青釭剑
Cao Cao's prized sword, captured by Zhao Yun at Changban. One of the two finest swords of the Han dynasty, capable of cutting through armour like cloth.
- Red Cloud赤云
Guan Yu's secondary mount after Red Hare, a swift red steed used during the campaigns in Jing Province.
- Red Hare赤兔
The legendary warhorse said to have been ridden by Lü Bu and later Guan Yu; the saying 'Among men, Lü Bu; among horses, Red Hare' made it proverbial.
- Repeating Crossbow连弩
Zhuge Liang's innovation that could fire ten bolts in rapid succession. Used extensively by Shu Han forces for defence against Wei cavalry.
- Seal of the Emperor传国玉玺
The Imperial Seal of China, passed from dynasty to dynasty. Sun Jian found it in a well in Luoyang, sparking conflict over its possession and the legitimacy it conferred.
- Serpent Spear of Zhang Fei丈八蛇矛
Zhang Fei's distinctive long spear (丈八蛇矛) , 'eighteen-foot serpent spear' , famous in the Romance and in popular culture.
- Seven-Star Sword七星刀
In the Romance, the blade Cao Cao borrowed from Wang Yun to attempt to assassinate Dong Zhuo; when discovered, he presented it to Dong Zhuo and fled. Not attested in the historical records.
- Signal Flag令旗
Coloured flags used by commanders to signal orders across the battlefield. Each colour and pattern had specific meaning for troop movements.
- Sky Lantern孔明灯
A small hot-air lantern attributed to Zhuge Liang. Used for military signalling, it later became a cultural tradition in Chinese festivals.
- Sun Jian's Blade孙坚刀
The Ancient Blade of Chu (古楚刀), wielded by Sun Jian, founder of the Wu kingdom during the Three Kingdoms period.
- Tiger Tally虎符
A bronze tally in the shape of a tiger, split between the emperor and military commanders. Only when both halves matched could orders be authenticated and troops mobilised.
- War Drum战鼓
Large drums used to coordinate troop movements and boost morale. The beat of the war drum signalled advances, retreats, and formations.
- Wooden Ox and Flowing Horse木牛流马
Mechanical transport devices invented by Zhuge Liang to move supplies through the mountainous terrain of the Northern Expeditions. Their exact design remains debated by historians.
- Yellow Biao黄骠
Sun Quan's prized warhorse, a golden-yellow steed that carried him through many battles in the Jiangdong campaigns.
- Zhuge Crossbow诸葛弩
An improved repeating crossbow attributed to Zhuge Liang. Could fire multiple bolts rapidly, giving Shu infantry a decisive advantage against cavalry charges.
- Zhuge Liang's Feather Fan诸葛羽扇
The iconic feather fan (羽扇) carried by Zhuge Liang, symbolising his calm demeanour and strategic brilliance.