How To Unlock New Weapons In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Unlike previous *Dynasty Warriors* titles where you played as numerous characters, each with 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 weapons to specific characters, each boasting unique movesets. While *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* allows brief play as other characters, it simplifies the system by letting your main character freely switch between weapons.

Starting with a sword, you’ll earn additional weapons by defeating enemy officers throughout various missions. Ideally, you can collect all nine primary weapons before finishing Chapter 3, though the exact order might vary depending on which officers you defeat. For a guaranteed early unlock of each weapon, follow this guide:

• Sword: Your starting weapon.
• Spear: Complete 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 in 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 the officer within a hidden treasure chamber and secret passage during the Assassination of Dong Zhuo in Chapter 2.
• Twin Pike: Defeat Zhang Liao in 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 siding with a specific faction (the exact mission varies depending on your choices).

Beyond these nine weapons lies the ultimate prize: the halberd. This powerful weapon awaits after completing the main campaign, requiring a challenging victory over Lu Bu at the Battle of Hulao Gate. Conquering this formidable foe grants you 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.