10 Video Games Where You Can Betray EVERYONE (And Get Rewarded)

5. Clan Rictus - Total War: Warhammer 3

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Creative Assembly

Total War: Warhammer 3, like all the other games in the series, requires a combination of military and diplomatic skills in order to achieve victory. While being a good strategist can win you battles, without trustworthy allies, you’ll suffer plenty of penalties for being stuck in endless and hopeless wars.

Unless you play as clan Rictus, that is.

The Skaven clan Rictus is a unique Warhammer faction that actually benefits from waging constant wars and backstabbing their allies. The clan features several mechanics that provide them with buffs and benefits every time they suddenly break a diplomatic pact with another faction or wage wars against unsuspecting neighbors.

Like the sneaky ratmen that they are, clan Rictus works best when you abuse the trust of everyone you meet. The public order buffs you receive from breaking agreements help you maintain stability in your cities, while the ambush and army bonuses you get from declaring surprise wars help you maintain momentum as you conquer the world from the shadows.

Ah, nothing like getting rewarded for screwing the world over!

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