In the thrilling world of *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*, you'll find yourself hacking and slashing through ancient China, aligning with various warlords along the way. But the time will come when you must make a pivotal decision: which faction to join. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to select your faction in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Factions Explained
*Dynasty Warriors: Origins* unfolds across multiple chapters, with the first two chapters allowing your character, the Wanderer, to remain neutral. During these chapters, you'll assist the factions led by Sun Jian, Cao Cao, and Liu Bei, participating in key events such as the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the Battle of Hulao Gate.
However, upon reaching Chapter 3, the game prompts you to make a crucial choice. By the end of this chapter, you must align with one of the three factions. By this point, you should have a good sense of which faction you prefer, but if you're still unsure, the game offers additional battles to help you decide.
To advance, you need to complete a specific number of missions for each faction. To ally with Sun Jian, you must complete three battles; for Liu Bei, two battles are required; and for Cao Cao, just one. Once you've fulfilled the mission requirements for a faction, a new mission will unlock, forcing you to choose your allegiance. For instance, if you complete Cao Cao's mission first, you'll have the option to ally with him or Liu Bei in the subsequent battle, but you won't be able to choose Liu Bei if you haven't completed his missions. You can, however, complete missions for all factions before making your final decision.
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Once you've made your choice, the faction you decide against will be locked out for the rest of the game. This means you'll no longer be able to accept sidequests from their officers or increase your bond with them, potentially making your chosen path more challenging. For example, if you side with Liu Bei, you'll have fewer opportunities to earn skill points from sidequests due to his smaller pool of commanding officers.
Each faction's route features unique missions, so if you're eager to explore all that *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* has to offer, it's wise to create a separate save file before committing to a faction. This way, you can reload and experience the game from different perspectives by aligning with different leaders.
That's the complete guide on how to select a faction in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*. The game is now available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S, ready for you to embark on your epic journey through ancient China.
