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

Unlike previous games where weapons were character-specific, Dynasty Warriors: Origins simplifies things by allowing weapon swapping. You start with a sword, and additional weapons are earned by defeating specific enemy officers during missions. While all nine main weapons are obtainable before completing Chapter 3, the exact timing depends on which officers you defeat.

Here's a breakdown of weapon acquisition based on my playthrough:

• Sword: Starting weapon.
• Spear: Earned after completing the Battle of Guangyang in Chapter 1 (purchase required for story progression).
• Gauntlets: Defeat Zhou Cang during the Battle of Guangzong in Chapter 1.
• Wheels: Defeat Zhang Ju during the Suppression of You Province in Chapter 2.
• Podao: Defeat any officer wielding this weapon during the Subjugation of the White Wave Bandits in Chapter 2.
• Staff: Defeat an officer located within a treasure chamber with a secret passage during the Assassination of Dong Zhuo in Chapter 2.
• Twin Pike: Defeat Zhang Liao during 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 influences this).
• Crescent Blade: Unlocked in Chapter 3 after aligning with a specific faction. The exact mission varies depending on your choices.

The Final Weapon: The Halberd

After completing the main campaign, a final weapon, the halberd, awaits. To obtain it, you must defeat Lu Bu during the Battle of Hulao Gate – a challenging but rewarding encounter that grants arguably the game's best weapon.

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