Unlocking Every Weapon in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Unlike previous Dynasty Warriors titles featuring numerous playable characters, each with unique weapons, Dynasty Warriors: Origins simplifies things. You play as a single character, progressively unlocking a diverse arsenal. Here's a guide to acquiring each weapon:
Weapon Acquisition Guide
While you start with a sword, additional weapons are earned by defeating specific enemy officers in various missions. Ideally, all nine primary weapons can be obtained before completing Chapter 3, though the exact order may vary. Here's a breakdown of my acquisition timeline:
- Sword: Your starting weapon.
- Spear: Earned 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 during the Subjugation of the White Wave Bandits mission in Chapter 2 (multiple officers carry it).
- 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 mission in Chapter 2.
- Lance: Defeat an officer carrying the lance in the Battle of Xu Province. Note: This requires defeating an officer on the opposing side (Cao Cao or Liu Bei) to which you've aligned.
- Crescent Blade: Unlocked sometime in Chapter 3 after aligning with a specific faction. The exact mission varies depending on your choices.
The Final Weapon: The Halberd
Beyond the nine primary weapons, the powerful halberd awaits. However, this weapon requires defeating Lu Bu in the Battle of Hulao Gate after completing the main campaign. This is a challenging fight, but the reward is arguably the game's best weapon.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins is available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
