Summary
- Core mechanics were revamped in Dynasty Warriors: Origins, with only one main character and no co-op multiplayer.
- New weapons offer unique abilities like boosting damage, faster Bravery Point acquisition, and healing options.
- Players can discover various weapon types with randomized drops to enhance the gameplay experience.
It may surprise veterans jumping into Dynasty Warriors: Origins that a lot of the core mechanics from the series have been retooled. For example, there is only one primary main character, The Wanderer, and he can equip a variety of weapon types. Co-op has also been dismantled which is a sad day for multiplayer enthusiasts.
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That said, old-schoolers should still dig Dynasty Warriors: Origins as it feels like a step in the right direction to get new fans on board with Dynasty Warriors. As for the weapons, players will find tons in the early hours through random drops. Players can get the basic versions of these weapons at various shops throughout the land, which are listed, but the following weapons are all randomized. Let’s go through some good abilities to look out for whether players can duplicate these findings or not.
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Battle Gauntlets +5
Boosting Attacks And Bravery
- Basic Form Location: Chang’an
The Battle Gauntlets +5 are understandably a Gauntlet-type weapon in Dynasty Warriors: Origins which will essentially turn players into a warrior monk. They can boost the attack power of normal attacks which is always nice to see in an RPG but the other two bonuses are even better. First, if players dodge an attack right before impact that’s called a Perfect Evade.
It doesn’t slow down time to the degree of Witch Time in the Bayonetta series but it’s still obvious when achieved. Completing a Perfect Evade with the Battle Gauntlets +5 equipped will boost damage too. Finally, these Gauntlets can increase how fast players acquire Bravery Points needed to use special attacks called Battle Arts.
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Crimson Orchids +6
Command The Battlefield Through Musou Attacks And Battle Arts
- Basic Form Location: Changsha
The Crimson Orchids +6 weapon is an example of a Wheel-type weapon which is also called Chakrams in other games. Axel from the Kingdom Hearts series uses them, for example. The Crimson Orchids +6 can boost the attack power of Musou skills and Battle Arts which is always beneficial in a Musou game.
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Bravery Points can be increased faster if players land a successful parry with an enemy which is a bit trickier to pull off with Wheels. Finally, it has the same Perfect Evade boost as the Battle Gauntlets +5.
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Dragon Spear +4
A Chance To Get A Snack
- Basic Form Location: Anyi
The Dragon Spear +4 is a spear-type weapon and another good one that can increase Musou attacks. It can also boost the strength of charged attacks which can be pulled off using the Triangle button on the PS5 controller, or the Y button on the Xbox Series X/S controller.
Spear-based charged attacks are pretty decent, launching powerful strikes forward which are good for taking out officers. The best-attached ability though can give players Meat Buns, which can heal them. The more opportunities that give players a chance to heal, the better.
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General’s Sword +9
A Basic But Reliable List Of Buffs
- Basic Form Location: Beiping
The General’s Sword +9 is a normal sword-type weapon, the type that players begin with as The Wanderer is a skilled swordsman. The General’s Sword +9 has a basic list of boosts that can increase charged attack power, normal attack power, and the ability to gain Bravery Points faster. The newest ability to list here will boost the strength of assaults in the game.
Assaults are tactical moves players can use on a mission that can involve other allied officers or random soldiers. They’re harder to come by in the early hours of the game, but once players get bigger squads to follow The Wanderer, the more opportunities they can perform assaults.
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Gnashing Fang +8
A Reduction In Charge Time
- Basic Form Location: Chang’an
The Gnashing Fang +8 is a Podao-type weapon which is like a heavier, two-handed sword. These types of swords are strong offensively but they lack speed. This example can boost normal attacks and Musou abilities like many others on here. It can specifically be used against random soldiers to slay them easier too, getting a bigger kill count.
For those unaware, for every hundred soldiers killed, three skill points can be gained in Dynasty Warriors: Origins which can be used on the game’s skill tree. Finally, the last good ability attached can decrease the time it takes to use charged attacks and Podaos have devastating ones.
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Red Rush Staff +8
Favoring Offense Over Defense
- Basic Form Location: Puyang
The Red Rush Staff +8 is a staff-type weapon, or fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles may be more familiar with the name Bo Staff, as that’s the type of weapon Donatello uses. Whatever it’s called doesn’t matter as the staff weapons are ridiculously fast and they cover a wide area of attack. The Red Rush Staff +8 can boost the strength of assault attacks and damage done to random soldiers.
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It also has the Meat Bun drop booster like the Dragon Spear +4 has which is convenient since both weapon types can reach further than most. Finally, the Red Rush Staff +8 has an example of an ability that will detract from the player. The overall attack power will be boosted in exchange for dropping their defense. The amount is negligible, so players just have to be better at dodging while the Red Rush Staff +8 is equipped.
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Twin Eagle Pikes +8
Mastering Damage Through Bravery
- Basic Form Location: Puyang
The Twin Eagle Pikes +8 are twin pike weapons, which can be a bit tricky to use. They’re fast, but a bit clumsy at the same time and players will know the exact feeling once they obtain them in the game. Wonkiness aside, the Twin Eagle Pikes +8 can boost Bravery Points with parries which are just as awkward to perform as the Wheels.
They have the Perfect Evade bonus like the Battle Gauntlets +5 and they can boost soldier damage too. Overall, nothing new for the abilities already listed here, but they are a good set of twin pike weapons for players who enjoy using them in Dynasty Warriors: Origins.
- Released
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January 17, 2025
- OpenCritic Rating
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Strong