Unlike previous *Dynasty Warriors* titles where you played as numerous characters, each wielding unique weapons, *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* features a single protagonist who unlocks a diverse arsenal as the game progresses. Here's how to acquire each weapon.
Unlocking Weapons in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Earlier *Dynasty Warriors* games linked specific weapons to iconic characters, each with unique movesets. While *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* allows brief play as other characters, it streamlines gameplay by letting your protagonist freely switch between weapons.
Starting with a sword, you'll unlock 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 may vary depending on which officers you defeat. For optimal timing, here's a guide based on my experience:
- Sword: Your starting weapon.
- Spear: 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 during 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.
- Staff: Defeat an officer within a secret treasure chamber 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 this weapon on the opposing side during the Battle of Xu Province (your allegiance to Cao Cao or Liu Bei determines the officer).
- Crescent Blade: Unlocked in Chapter 3 after siding with a specific faction (the exact mission varies depending on your choices).
Beyond these nine, a powerful halberd awaits. However, this requires defeating Lu Bu at the Battle of Hulao Gate after completing the main campaign—a challenging but rewarding endeavor yielding 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.
