Shogun: Total War Apr 2026

For a deeper look at managing province specializations and buildings like Paper Mills, check out this overview of the strategy mechanics:

Upgrade to (or the alternative, Fletchers, which focuses on bow accuracy). Benefits : Shogun: Total War

: Provides a +5 accuracy bonus to all units recruited in the province. Strategic Use For a deeper look at managing province specializations

: While Fletchers are better for bow units, some players use the accuracy bonus from Paper Mill upgrades to buff Matchlock (gun) units later in the game. : Build Paper Mills in provinces that are

: Build Paper Mills in provinces that are far from the front lines where you don't need high-tier ranged units, focusing purely on boosting your economy.

In Total War: Shogun 2 , Paper Mills are a specific building upgrade path for provinces with the specialty resource.