In the thrilling world of *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*, you'll find yourself immersed in the chaos of ancient China, battling alongside legendary warlords. As you progress, a crucial decision awaits: choosing which faction to align with. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the faction selection process in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Factions Explained
*Dynasty Warriors: Origins* unfolds across multiple chapters, with the initial two chapters allowing your character, the Wanderer, to remain neutral. During this time, you'll interact with the factions led by Sun Jian, Cao Cao, and Liu Bei, participating in pivotal events such as the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the Battle of Hulao Gate.
However, upon reaching Chapter 3, the game prompts you to make a pivotal decision by the chapter's end. By this point, you should have a good sense of which faction resonates with you, but if you're still undecided, the game offers additional battles to help you make an informed choice.
To advance, you must complete a specific number of missions for each faction. To ally with Sun Jian, you need to complete three battles; for Liu Bei, two battles are required; and Cao Cao demands just one. Once you fulfill the mission requirements for a faction, a new mission will unlock, compelling you to choose a side. For instance, if you complete Cao Cao's mission first, you'll be faced with the choice between him and Liu Bei, with the option to select Liu Bei unavailable if his missions remain incomplete. You can, however, return to complete missions for all factions before making your final decision.
Once you commit to a faction, the others become inaccessible for the remainder of the game. This means you can no longer undertake sidequests from the officers of the factions you didn't choose, nor can you strengthen your bonds with them. Aligning with a faction like Liu Bei, which starts with fewer officers, might make your journey more challenging due to limited opportunities to earn skill points from sidequests.
Each faction's path offers unique missions, so if you're eager to experience all that *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* has to offer, consider creating a separate save file before making your choice. This way, you can reload and explore different alliances.
That's how you select a faction in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*. The game is now available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S, ready for you to dive into the epic battles of ancient China.
