How To Unlock New Weapons 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

Earlier Dynasty Warriors games linked weapons to specific characters, each with unique movesets. Dynasty Warriors: Origins simplifies this by allowing the protagonist to freely switch between weapons.

Starting with a sword, additional weapons are earned by defeating specific enemy officers during missions. Ideally, all nine main weapons can be obtained before completing Chapter 3, though the exact order might vary. For optimal weapon acquisition, follow this guide:

• Sword: Starting weapon.
• Spear: Complete the Battle of Guangyang in Chapter 1 (requires purchase for story progression).
• Gauntlets: Defeat Zhou Cang during the Battle of Guangzong in Chapter 1.
• Wheels: Defeat Zhang Ju during the Suppression of You Province in Chapter 2.
• Podao: Defeat any officer wielding a Podao during the Subjugation of the White Wave Bandits in Chapter 2.
• Staff: Defeat an officer within a secret treasure chamber passage during the Assassination of Dong Zhuo in Chapter 2.
• Twin Pike: Defeat Zhang Liao during the Battle of Hulao Gate in Chapter 2.
• Lance: Defeat an officer wielding a Lance in the Battle of Xu Province (requires choosing a side – the Lance-wielding officer will be on the opposing faction).
• Crescent Blade: Unlocked in Chapter 3 after aligning with a specific faction (the exact mission varies based on choices).

A final, powerful weapon – the halberd – awaits after completing the main campaign. Defeating Lu Bu at the Battle of Hulao Gate unlocks this coveted weapon.

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