How To Unlock New Weapons In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Unlike previous *Dynasty Warriors* titles where you played as numerous characters, each with unique weapons, *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* features a single protagonist who unlocks a diverse arsenal throughout the game. Here's how to acquire each weapon:

Unlocking Weapons in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Early *Dynasty Warriors* games linked weapons to specific characters, each with unique movesets. While *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* allows brief play as other characters, it streamlines the experience by letting your main character freely switch between weapons.

Starting with a sword, you'll earn additional weapons by completing missions and defeating specific enemy officers. Ideally, you'll collect all nine main weapons before Chapter 3 concludes, though the exact order might vary depending on which officers you defeat. To ensure timely acquisition, here's a guide based on my playthrough:

• 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 in 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 (multiple officers carry it).
• 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 in the Battle of Hulao Gate 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) depending on your alliance.
• Crescent Blade: Unlocked in Chapter 3 after aligning with a specific faction. The exact mission varies depending on your choices.

Beyond these nine, a powerful Halberd awaits. This final weapon requires defeating 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.

That's how to unlock every weapon in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*. The game is available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.