Unlocking Every Weapon in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Unlike previous Dynasty Warriors titles featuring multiple playable characters with unique weapon sets, Dynasty Warriors: Origins simplifies things. You play as a single character, progressively unlocking a diverse arsenal of weapons. Here's how to acquire each one:
The Weapon Acquisition Guide
While you start with a sword, additional weapons are earned by defeating specific enemy officers during missions. Most weapons can be obtained by the end of Chapter 3, though the exact timing depends on which officers you defeat. Here's a breakdown of my weapon acquisition timeline:
- 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 within a secret treasure chamber accessed 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 during the Battle of Xu Province. The officer's allegiance will depend on your chosen faction (Cao Cao or Liu Bei).
- Crescent Blade: Unlocked sometime in Chapter 3 after aligning with a specific faction. The exact mission varies depending on your choices.
- Halberd (Final Weapon): This powerful weapon requires defeating Lu Bu at the Battle of Hulao Gate after completing the main campaign. Considered by many to be the game's best weapon.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins is available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
