Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition Honma Clan: Honman Spelling and Playable Status

If you searched for the Honma clan in Total War SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition, you are looking for a newly playable minor faction. Creative Assembly's official list spells the name Honman, and most players search for Honma, so both names point to the same faction. Total War SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition was released on October 13, 2026, and this page explains what is confirmed about Honman, what has not been published and how to play a minor faction well.

Official Status: Newly Playable Minor Faction

Honman is on the official list of newly playable minor factions for the SHOGUN 2 campaign. That list has 18 names, and Honman is one of them alongside factions such as Amako, Asai, Imagawa, Mogami and Ouchi. The Complete Edition adds more than 50 newly playable minor factions across its three campaigns, so Honman is one of many new options rather than a headline clan.

The spelling matters when you look for information. Creative Assembly uses Honman in its official list, while players usually type Honma. Search for either name, but use the official spelling when you cite the game in forums or guides.

What Has and Has Not Been Published

Creative Assembly has confirmed that Honman is playable in the SHOGUN 2 campaign. Beyond that, the official details are limited. No official stats have been published for Honman, and no official unit, trait or agent details have been published for it either. Anything you read that gives exact numbers for this faction should be treated as unverified until an official source confirms it.

The same applies to any claims about its starting position, bonuses or balance compared with other clans. Those details have not been published, so the advice below stays practical and does not depend on numbers.

Playing a Minor Faction: Practical Approach

A minor faction usually has a smaller base than a major clan, so the early game is about careful planning. The steps below are general good practice from the original game and apply to Honman as well.

Look closely at your neighbours on the campaign map once you start. Clans with fewer early neighbours tend to have an easier first run, so a corner position can help. You can also choose your Realm Divide setting. The slider offers the original behaviour, a harder setting or no Realm Divide at all, so pick the one that matches your patience for a minor-faction start.

What to Watch For After Launch

Creative Assembly has not published a patch or roadmap for the Complete Edition, so there is no official timetable for changes to Honman. Check the official Total War site and Creative Assembly posts before you assume any detail is final. Players who share campaign notes can help you learn the faction's behaviour, but treat their experience as player reports, not official facts.

To compare Honman with other additions, read our new clans article. For an example of how a faction can be played in the original game, see the Chosokabe campaign guide.

Evaluating Honman in Your Own Campaign

Because no official stats have been published, the best way to judge Honman is to test it in your own Total War SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition campaign. Start with a short session and note how your income, food and army strength change over a period you choose. Write those observations down so you can compare them with your next attempt. This gives you evidence from your own game rather than borrowed numbers.

Pay attention to the neighbours you face early. A minor faction's safety often depends on who borders it, so note which clans are close and whether they look likely to trade or attack. Diplomacy matters too. Quick Deal shows how likely each faction is to accept each type of deal, so use it before you commit to alliances or trade in the Total War SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition campaign.

If you share your notes with other players, mark each claim as your own experience. Community posts can be helpful, but they are not an official source for Honman or any other faction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why does the official list say Honman instead of Honma?

Creative Assembly's official list spells the faction Honman. Players often search for Honma, but the name refers to the same newly playable faction.

Q: Does Honman have official stats?

No official stats have been published for Honman. Any numbers you see elsewhere should be treated as unverified.

Q: Is Honman a good choice for a first campaign?

It depends on your style. A minor faction asks you to plan carefully from the start. If you want a gentler first run, a clan with fewer early neighbours may suit you better. You can check the official Total War SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition site for the latest official information.