Unlike previous *Dynasty Warriors* titles where you played as numerous characters, each with their own unique weapon sets, *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* features a single protagonist who unlocks a variety of weapons throughout the game. This guide details how to acquire each one.
Where to Find New Weapons in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Earlier Dynasty Warriors games linked specific weapons to iconic characters, each with unique movesets. While Dynasty Warriors: Origins allows brief play as other characters, it simplifies the gameplay by letting your main character switch between weapons freely.
Starting with a sword, you'll unlock additional weapons by completing missions and defeating specific enemy officers. You can typically acquire all nine main weapons before the end of Chapter 3, though the exact order might vary. For guaranteed early acquisition, 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 during 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 (multiple officers carry it). Staff: Defeat an officer within a secret treasure chamber accessed during the Assassination of Dong Zhuo in Chapter 2. Twin Pike: Defeat Zhang Liao during the Battle of Hulao Gate in Chapter 2. Lance: Defeat an officer wielding this weapon during the Battle of Xu Province. Note: The officer's allegiance depends on which side (Cao Cao or Liu Bei) you choose. Crescent Blade: Unlocked sometime in Chapter 3 after aligning with a specific faction. The exact mission varies depending on your choices.
Beyond these nine, a final, powerful weapon awaits: the halberd. To unlock it, defeat Lu Bu at the Battle of Hulao Gate after completing the main campaign. This challenging battle rewards you with arguably the game's best weapon.
That's how to unlock every weapon in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. The game is available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
