Unlock New Weapons in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Author: Leo Feb 23,2025

Unlock New Weapons in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Unlocking Every Weapon in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Unlike previous Dynasty Warriors titles where players controlled numerous characters, each with unique weapons, Dynasty Warriors: Origins features a single protagonist who unlocks a diverse arsenal. This guide details how to acquire each weapon.

Weapon Acquisition in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Previous games linked weapons to specific characters and their unique movesets. Dynasty Warriors: Origins streamlines this by allowing weapon switching at will.

Starting with a sword, additional weapons are earned by defeating specific enemy officers during missions. All nine primary weapons are obtainable before completing Chapter 3, though the order may vary based on defeated officers. For optimal early acquisition, follow this guide:

  • Sword: Starting weapon.
  • Spear: Complete the Battle of Guangyang (Chapter 1). Purchase is required for story progression.
  • Gauntlets: Battle of Guangzong (Chapter 1). Defeat Zhou Cang.
  • Wheels: Suppression of You Province (Chapter 2). Defeat Zhang Ju.
  • Podao: Subjugation of the White Wave Bandits (Chapter 2). Defeat any officer wielding this weapon.
  • Staff: Assassination of Dong Zhuo (Chapter 2). Defeat the officer in the treasure chamber's secret passage.
  • Twin Pike: Battle of Hulao Gate (Chapter 2). Defeat Zhang Liao.
  • Lance: Battle of Xu Province. Defeat an officer on the opposing side (Cao Cao or Liu Bei's forces).
  • Crescent Blade: Unlocked in Chapter 3 after aligning with a specific faction. The exact mission varies depending on your choices.

A final weapon, the halberd, requires defeating Lu Bu at the Battle of Hulao Gate after completing the main campaign. This challenging encounter rewards players with arguably the game's most powerful weapon.

This comprehensive guide ensures you'll master the full arsenal in Dynasty Warriors: Origins, available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.