Unlock New Weapons Guide for Dynasty Warriors: Origins

In Dynasty Warriors: Origins, unlike its predecessors where players could control numerous characters, each equipped with unique weapons, you are limited to a single protagonist who can switch between various weapons throughout the game. Here's a detailed guide on how to unlock each weapon in Dynasty Warriors: Origins.

Where To Find New Weapons In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

While earlier Dynasty Warriors games featured a roster of characters, each with their own distinctive weapon and moveset, Dynasty Warriors: Origins streamlines the experience by allowing you to play primarily as one character. Although you can briefly control other characters, the focus remains on your main character, who can freely switch between an array of weapons as they progress through the game.

Starting with just a sword, you'll unlock additional weapons by completing missions and defeating specific enemy officers. You can collect all nine main weapons by the end of Chapter 3, though the exact timing may vary based on the officers you defeat. To ensure you unlock each weapon as early as possible, follow this guide on when and how to acquire them:

• Sword – This is your starting weapon.
• Spear – Earned during the Battle of Guangyang in Chapter 1. You must purchase it to advance the story.
• Gauntlets – Obtained in the Battle of Guangzong in Chapter 1 by defeating Zhou Cang.
• Wheels – Available in the Suppression of You Province in Chapter 2 after defeating Zhang Ju.
• Podao – Found during the Subjugation of the White Wave Bandits in Chapter 2. Defeat any officer carrying this weapon.
• Staff – Unlocked in the Assassination of Dong Zhuo in Chapter 2. Locate an officer in a treasure chamber with a secret passage and defeat him.
• Twin Pike – Acquired in the Battle of Hulao Gate in Chapter 2 by defeating Zhang Liao.
• Lance – Earned in the Battle of Xu Province. You must defeat an officer on the opposing side (depending on whether you side with Cao Cao or Liu Bei) who carries the Lance.
• Crescent Blade – Unlocked somewhere in Chapter 3. The specific mission varies due to branching paths, but you'll obtain it before completing the chapter.

Additionally, there's a formidable weapon, the Halberd, which you can unlock post-campaign by defeating Lu Bu at the Battle of Hulao Gate. This is a challenging task, but the Halberd is widely regarded as the most powerful weapon in the game.

That concludes the guide on unlocking each weapon in Dynasty Warriors: Origins.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins is currently available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.