How To Unlock New Weapons In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Unlocking Every Weapon in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Unlike previous Dynasty Warriors titles featuring multiple playable characters with unique weapon sets, Dynasty Warriors: Origins simplifies things. You play as a single character, progressively unlocking a variety of weapons. Here's how to acquire each one:

Weapon Acquisition Guide

Initially, you start with a sword. 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. For optimal early acquisition, follow this guide:

• Sword: Starting weapon.
• Spear: Complete the Battle of Guangyang (Chapter 1). Purchase is required 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 during the Subjugation of the White Wave Bandits (Chapter 2). Multiple officers carry this weapon.
• Staff: Defeat an officer within a hidden treasure chamber accessed via a secret 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. The officer's allegiance (Cao Cao or Liu Bei) depends on your chosen faction.
• Crescent Blade: Unlocked sometime in Chapter 3 after aligning with a specific faction. The exact mission varies depending on your choices.

The Ultimate Weapon

A tenth weapon, the halberd, awaits after completing the main campaign. To obtain it, you must defeat Lu Bu in the Battle of Hulao Gate – a challenging but rewarding endeavor, yielding arguably the game's best weapon.

Availability

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