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 as the game progresses. This guide details how to acquire each weapon.
Unlocking Weapons in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Earlier *Dynasty Warriors* games linked weapons to specific characters, each with unique movesets. While *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* allows brief play as other characters, it streamlines gameplay by letting your main character freely switch between weapons.
Starting with a sword, you’ll earn additional weapons by defeating specific enemy officers throughout the missions. While you can potentially collect all nine main weapons before completing Chapter 3, the exact timing depends on which officers you defeat. To acquire each weapon as quickly as possible, follow this guide:
- Sword: Your starting weapon.
- Spear: Complete 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 during the Suppression of You Province in Chapter 2.
- Podao: Defeat any officer wielding a Podao during the Subjugation of the White Wave Bandits in Chapter 2.
- Staff: Defeat an officer within a secret treasure chamber accessed via a hidden 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 a Lance on the opposing side during the Battle of Xu Province (your allegiance to Cao Cao or Liu Bei will determine which officer to defeat).
- Crescent Blade: This is unlocked in Chapter 3 after siding with a specific faction. The exact mission varies depending on your choices.
Beyond these nine weapons, a final, powerful weapon—the halberd—awaits. To unlock it, defeat Lu Bu at the Battle of Hulao Gate after completing the main campaign. This challenging battle rewards you with arguably the game's best weapon.
This guide covers all weapon unlocks in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*, now available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
