Unlike previous *Dynasty Warriors* titles where you played as numerous characters, each with their own unique weapon sets, *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* features a single playable character who unlocks a variety of weapons throughout the game. Here's how to acquire each one.
Unlocking Weapons in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
In earlier *Dynasty Warriors* games, weapons were intrinsically linked to specific characters, each boasting unique movesets. While *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* allows brief play as other characters, it simplifies gameplay by letting you switch between weapons freely as a single protagonist.
You start with a sword, but additional weapons are earned by completing missions and defeating specific enemy officers. Ideally, you'll collect all nine core weapons before finishing Chapter 3, though the exact order might vary based on which officers you defeat. To ensure you obtain each weapon as early as possible, follow this guide:
- Sword: Your starting weapon.
- Spear: Acquired after completing the Battle of Guangyang in Chapter 1 (purchase required 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 which officer to defeat).
- Crescent Blade: Unlocked sometime in Chapter 3 after aligning with a specific faction. The exact mission varies depending on your choices.
Beyond these nine, a final weapon—the halberd—awaits. Unlocking it requires defeating Lu Bu at the Battle of Hulao Gate after completing the main campaign. This challenging fight rewards you with arguably the game's most powerful weapon.
That's how you unlock every weapon in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*. The game is available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
