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
Previous games linked weapons to specific characters and their unique movesets. Dynasty Warriors: Origins simplifies this, allowing weapon switching at will.
Starting with a sword, additional weapons are earned by defeating specific enemy officers throughout the game's missions. Ideally, all nine primary weapons are obtainable before completing Chapter 3, though the exact order may vary. For guaranteed early acquisition, follow this guide:
- Sword: Starting weapon.
- Spear: Acquired after completing 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 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 hidden treasure chamber accessed via a secret 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 the lance in the Battle of Xu Province. Note: This requires defeating an officer on the opposing side (Cao Cao or Liu Bei) to whom you are not allied.
- Crescent Blade: Unlocked in Chapter 3 after aligning with a specific faction. The exact mission varies depending on your choices. This weapon is obtained before chapter completion.
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.
