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 weapons throughout the game. This guide details how to acquire each weapon.

Weapon Acquisition in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Previous games linked weapons to specific characters and their movesets. Dynasty Warriors: Origins simplifies this by allowing weapon swapping. You start with a sword, gaining additional weapons by defeating specific enemy officers in missions. All nine main weapons are obtainable before Chapter 3's conclusion, though the exact order may vary. Here's a breakdown of my weapon acquisition timeline for optimal efficiency:

• Sword: Starting weapon.
• Spear: Acquired after completing the Battle of Guangyang in Chapter 1 (story progression requires purchase).
• Gauntlets: Earned by defeating Zhou Cang in the Battle of Guangzong during Chapter 1.
• Wheels: Obtained by defeating Zhang Ju in the Suppression of You Province mission in Chapter 2.
• Podao: Defeat any officer wielding this weapon during the Subjugation of the White Wave Bandits mission in Chapter 2.
• Staff: Found in a secret passage within a treasure chamber during the Assassination of Dong Zhuo mission in Chapter 2. Defeat the officer inside.
• Twin Pike: Defeating Zhang Liao in the Battle of Hulao Gate in Chapter 2 grants this weapon.
• Lance: This requires defeating an officer wielding the lance on the opposing side during the Battle of Xu Province. Your allegiance (Cao Cao or Liu Bei) determines the officer's location.
• Crescent Blade: Unlocked sometime in Chapter 3 after aligning with a specific faction. The exact mission varies depending on your choices.

A final weapon, the halberd, awaits after completing the main campaign. Defeating Lu Bu in the Battle of Hulao Gate unlocks this powerful weapon, considered by many to be the best in the game.

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