Dynasty Warriors: Origins - How To Unlock & Use The Horse

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• How To Unlock Your First Steed in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
• How To Enhance Your Mount in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
• How To Change Mounts in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Dynasty Warriors: Origins lacks a dedicated sprint button; your character automatically sprints after a few running steps. While sprinting offers decent speed, traversing large battlefields to reach officers quickly is crucial for victory.

This is where your horse proves invaluable. Summonable at any time, in the overworld or during battles, it allows for rapid movement and even enables mounted combat for a hit-and-run approach. Here's how to acquire your first horse, improve its abilities, and switch between mounts.

How To Unlock Your First Steed in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Your initial mount is a free gift! After completing the second major battle, "Test Of Zheng Fei," a merchant appears in the overworld. He's located northeast of Wan Castle, before reaching the camp. Simply speak to him to receive your horse; it's automatically equipped.

Summon your horse by pressing down on the left joystick (console) or V (keyboard).

How To Enhance Your Mount in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Your horse gains experience points (XP) based on completed missions, even if you don't actively ride it. However, skirmishes don't award XP. Missions (indicated by a red diamond with a soldier icon) provide moderate-length battles for XP gain. The XP amount depends on battle duration and your horse's usage, including charging into enemies. Leveling up unlocks unique buffs for each horse.

How To Change Mounts in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

While your first horse is automatically equipped, others become available. Access the Battle Preparation menu; the mount selection is the last option on the left. Each horse possesses unique advantages, including speed and performance, so swapping mounts is strategic. Acquiring new horses requires maximizing the peace level of a region; a new mount awaits at a nearby waypoint as a reward.