How To Unlock New Weapons In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Unlocking All Weapons 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 throughout the game. This guide details how to acquire each weapon.

Weapon Acquisition Guide

Early Dynasty Warriors games linked weapons to specific characters, each with unique movesets. Dynasty Warriors: Origins streamlines this by allowing weapon switching for the main character.

Starting with a sword, additional weapons are earned by defeating particular enemy officers during missions. All nine primary weapons are obtainable before completing Chapter 3, though the specific officers encountered may vary. For optimal weapon acquisition timing, follow this guide:

• Sword: Starting weapon.
• Spear: Complete the Battle of Guangyang in Chapter 1 (requires purchase 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 a Podao in 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 a Lance in the Battle of Xu Province (requires choosing a side, the Lance will be carried by an officer on the opposing faction).
• Crescent Blade: Unlocked in Chapter 3 after aligning with a specific faction (the exact mission varies depending on choices made).

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

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