Dynasty Warriors: Origins: New Weapon Unlock Guide

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 throughout the game. Here's how to acquire each weapon.

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 streamlines the experience by focusing on one character who can freely switch between weapons.

Starting with a sword, you'll expand your arsenal by completing missions and defeating specific enemy officers. Ideally, you can collect all nine main weapons by the end of Chapter 3, though the exact timing may vary depending on which officers you defeat. For a guaranteed early acquisition of each weapon, follow this guide:

• Sword: Your starting weapon.
• Spear: Complete 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 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 secret treasure chamber accessed via a hidden 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 the lance on the opposing side during the Battle of Xu Province (your allegiance to Cao Cao or Liu Bei influences which officer you must defeat).
• Crescent Blade: Unlocked in Chapter 3 after aligning with a specific faction (the exact mission varies based on your choices).

Beyond these nine weapons, a challenging final weapon awaits: the halberd. To unlock it, you must defeat Lu Bu at the Battle of Hulao Gate after completing the main campaign. This formidable foe guards what many consider the game's best weapon.

This guide details how to unlock every weapon in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*, now available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.