Masakage Yamagata

Masakage Yamagata (山県昌景), a loyal Takeda general, is one of Shingen's Four Guardian Kings and considered one of his famed Twenty-Four Generals.

Role in Games
The Samurai Warriors series has him in the generally has him in the majority of Shingen's battles until Nagashino. During this battle, he is usually killed by Oda gunfire or is highlighted as a mission objective for the Oda forces to kill. Yukimura's scenario of this battle in the first game will allow Masakage will survive the fighting if Shingen is present. In the following sequels, he will charge in the frontlines alongside Yukimura to attack the Oda's main camp.

Similar to the Samurai Warriors series, Masakage will die at Nagashino in Kessen III. He is given a special cutscene for his death during the battle.