Unlocking Every Weapon in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Unlike previous Dynasty Warriors titles featuring multiple playable characters with unique weapon sets, Dynasty Warriors: Origins streamlines the experience. Players control a single character who can acquire and switch between various weapons throughout the game. Here's a guide to obtaining each weapon:

Weapon Acquisition Guide

While you start with a sword, additional weapons are earned by defeating specific enemy officers during missions. All nine base weapons are typically obtainable before completing Chapter 3, though the exact order might vary. For optimal timing, follow this guide:

• Sword: Your starting weapon.
• Spear: Acquired 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 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 located within a secret passage in a treasure chamber 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 enemy officer).
• Crescent Blade: Unlocked in Chapter 3 after aligning with a particular faction. The specific mission varies depending on your choices.

The Ultimate Weapon: The Halberd

Beyond the nine base weapons, the powerful halberd awaits. This weapon requires defeating Lu Bu at the Battle of Hulao Gate after completing the main campaign. This is a challenging encounter, but the reward is arguably the game's best weapon.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins is available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.