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 playable character 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 streamlines this by allowing weapon swapping.

Starting with a sword, additional weapons are earned by defeating specific enemy officers throughout the game's missions. All nine main weapons are obtainable before completing Chapter 3, though the exact order may vary. For optimal weapon acquisition, follow this guide:

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

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

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