New Armaments Unveiled in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

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

In contrast to earlier games where weapons were character-specific, Dynasty Warriors: Origins simplifies this by allowing weapon swapping. Starting with a sword, you'll expand your arsenal by defeating specific enemy officers throughout the game's missions. While you can potentially obtain all nine main weapons before completing Chapter 3, the exact timing depends on which officers you defeat.

For optimal weapon acquisition, here's a breakdown of my experience:

• Sword: Your starting weapon.
• Spear: Acquired after completing the Battle of Guangyang in Chapter 1 (requires purchase for story progression).
• Gauntlets: Obtained by defeating Zhou Cang during the Battle of Guangzong in Chapter 1.
• Wheels: Earned by defeating Zhang Ju in the Suppression of You Province mission in Chapter 2.
• Podao: This weapon is carried by several officers in the Subjugation of the White Wave Bandits mission (Chapter 2). Defeat any one of them to unlock it.
• Staff: Found within a secret passage in a treasure chamber during the Assassination of Dong Zhuo mission (Chapter 2). Defeat the officer guarding it.
• Twin Pike: Obtained by defeating Zhang Liao in the Battle of Hulao Gate (Chapter 2).
• Lance: This requires defeating an officer wielding the lance in the Battle of Xu Province. Since you can ally with either Cao Cao or Liu Bei, the officer will be on the opposing side.
• Crescent Blade: Unlocked sometime in Chapter 3, after aligning with a specific faction. The exact mission varies depending on your choices.

The final weapon, the halberd, requires defeating Lu Bu at the Battle of Hulao Gate after completing the main campaign. This challenging battle rewards you with arguably the game's most powerful weapon.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins is available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.