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

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

Starting with a sword, additional weapons are earned by defeating specific enemy officers throughout the game's missions. While all nine primary weapons are obtainable before Chapter 3's conclusion, the exact timing depends on which officers are defeated. For guaranteed early acquisition, follow this guide:

• Sword: Starting weapon.
• Spear: Complete the Battle of Guangyang (Chapter 1). Purchase is required for story progression.
• Gauntlets: Battle of Guangzong (Chapter 1). Defeat Zhou Cang.
• Wheels: Suppression of You Province (Chapter 2). Defeat Zhang Ju.
• Podao: Subjugation of the White Wave Bandits (Chapter 2). Defeat any officer wielding this weapon.
• Staff: Assassination of Dong Zhuo (Chapter 2). Defeat the officer within a treasure chamber's secret passage.
• Twin Pike: Battle of Hulao Gate (Chapter 2). Defeat Zhang Liao.
• Lance: Battle of Xu Province. Defeat an officer on the opposing side (Cao Cao or Liu Bei).
• Crescent Blade: Unlocked in Chapter 3 after aligning with a specific faction. The exact mission varies based on player choices.

A final weapon, the halberd, awaits after completing the main campaign. Defeating Lu Bu at the Battle of Hulao Gate unlocks this powerful weapon, often considered the game's best.

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