Unlocking New Weapons in Dynasty Warriors: Origins: A Guide

If you're a fan of the *Dynasty Warriors* series, you might be curious about how *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* handles weapon unlocking. Unlike previous entries where each of the many characters had their own unique weapons and move sets, *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* streamlines the experience by letting you play as a single character who can switch between various weapons as they progress through the game.

You start off with just a sword, but as you conquer more missions, you'll unlock a variety of weapons to enhance your arsenal. To acquire these weapons, you must defeat specific enemy officers. By the end of Chapter 3, you should be able to collect all nine weapons, though the exact timing can vary based on which officers you defeat. If you're aiming to unlock each weapon as early as possible, here's a detailed guide on how and when you can get them:

Where To Find New Weapons In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

• Sword – Your default weapon.
• Spear – Complete the Battle of Guangyang in Chapter 1. You’ll have to purchase it to progress in the story.
• Gauntlets – In the Battle of Guangzong in Chapter 1, defeat Zhou Cang.
• Wheels – In the Suppression of You Province in Chapter 2, defeat Zhang Ju.
• Podao – In the Subjugation of the White Wave Bandits in Chapter 2, defeat any officer carrying the weapon.
• Staff – In the Assassination of Dong Zhuo in Chapter 2, find and defeat the officer in the treasure chamber with a secret passage.
• Twin Pike – In the Battle of Hulao Gate in Chapter 2, defeat Zhang Liao.
• Lance – In the Battle of Xu Province, defeat an officer on the opposing side who is carrying the weapon. This depends on whether you side with Cao Cao or Liu Bei.
• Crescent Blade – Unlock this weapon somewhere in Chapter 3 after choosing a faction. The specific mission varies due to branching paths, but you'll earn it before completing the chapter.

There's one final weapon to unlock: the Halberd. This is a challenging task that requires you to defeat Lu Bu at the Battle of Hulao Gate after completing the campaign. It's a tough fight, but the Halberd is widely considered the best weapon in the game.

With this guide, you'll know exactly how to unlock each weapon in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*, enhancing your gameplay experience as you progress through the story.

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