Unlocking Every Weapon in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Unlike previous Dynasty Warriors titles where players controlled numerous characters, each with unique weapons, Dynasty Warriors: Origins features a single protagonist who unlocks a diverse arsenal. This guide details how to acquire each weapon.
Weapon Acquisition in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Previous games linked weapons to specific characters, each with unique movesets. Dynasty Warriors: Origins simplifies this by allowing weapon switching.
Starting with a sword, additional weapons are earned by defeating specific enemy officers throughout the missions. Ideally, all nine primary weapons can be obtained before completing Chapter 3, though the exact order may vary depending on defeated officers. For optimal timing, follow this guide:
- Sword: Starting weapon.
- Spear: Complete the Battle of Guangyang (Chapter 1). Purchase is required for story progression.
- Gauntlets: Defeat Zhou Cang in the Battle of Guangzong (Chapter 1).
- Wheels: Defeat Zhang Ju in the Suppression of You Province (Chapter 2).
- Podao: Defeat any officer wielding this weapon during the Subjugation of the White Wave Bandits (Chapter 2).
- Staff: Defeat an officer within a secret treasure chamber passage during the Assassination of Dong Zhuo (Chapter 2).
- Twin Pike: Defeat Zhang Liao in the Battle of Hulao Gate (Chapter 2).
- Lance: Defeat an officer wielding this weapon on the opposing side during the Battle of Xu Province (Chapter 2). This battle allows siding with Cao Cao or Liu Bei, requiring defeating an officer from the opposing faction.
- Crescent Blade: Unlocked in Chapter 3 after aligning with a specific faction. The exact mission varies due to branching storylines, but acquisition precedes chapter completion.
A final weapon, the halberd, requires defeating Lu Bu at the Battle of Hulao Gate after completing the main campaign. This challenging fight rewards players with arguably the game's best weapon.
This comprehensive guide ensures you'll master every weapon in Dynasty Warriors: Origins, available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
