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Part 42
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered

Part 42

Navigate Part 42 of Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered with our detailed walkthrough. Learn strategies for Cao Cao's Side, Yuan Shao's Side, Guan Yu's Escape, and the Battle of Chang Ban.

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Navigate Part 42 of Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered with our detailed walkthrough. Learn strategies for Cao Cao's Side, Yuan Shao's Side, Guan Yu's Escape, and the Battle of Chang Ban.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Cao Cao's Side:
    • Destroy four enemy forts, one of which is the depot. Kill the officer inside the depot after the cutscene.
  2. 2
    Defeat the enemy unit and archer towers that appear near the beginning.
  3. 3
    Be aware that Guan Yu and Liu Bei will eventually meet, causing Liu Bei to leave the battle.
  4. 4
    Defeat Yuan Shao by taking out his gate captains first to prevent reinforcements.
  5. 5
    Watch out for Zhang He, who is near Yuan Shao.
  6. 6
    Yuan Shao's Side:
    • Defeat enemies north of the castle to keep Cao Cao's forces grouped.
  7. 7
    Cross the bridge and defeat Xiahou Dun and Xu Huang with their subordinates.
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    Note that Yan Liang will be killed by Guan Yu, making Wen Chou your target.
  9. 9
    Proceed west across the north side of the castle to face Xiahou Yuan and a gate guard.
  10. 10
    Deal with reinforcements from the southeast.
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    Allow your troops to break down the north wall by leaving a path open.
  12. 12
    Inside the outer castle, defeat Guan Yu and Zhang Liao with their subordinates.
  13. 13
    Destroy the two gates before confronting Cao Cao.
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    Aid Wen Chou if he is attacked by an ambush group.
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    Guan Yu's Escape (201 AD):
    • Objective: Protect the carriage while fighting off five of Cao Cao's top officers and their subordinates.
  16. 16
    Stay near the carriage when it's moving to draw enemy attention.
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    In order, defeat Zhang He, Zhen Ji, Xiahou Yuan, Xu Huang, and Xu Zhu, each with a lesser officer.
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    Deal with Xiahou Dun, who will pursue you from the starting point after you kill the initial officers. He drops the Way of the Musou special item.
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    Collect the life max up near the wagons in the first area.
  20. 20
    After passing the second gate, find a Musou gauge power up to the right of the exit.
  21. 21
    This stage is good for character leveling due to its length, power-ups, and numerous officers.
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    Follow the carriage reasonably closely to prevent it from taking damage.
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    Wei Side (Guan Yu's Escape):
    • Guan Yu clears gates while you play catchup.
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    Deal with troops left by Guan Yu in each fort, usually led by a no-name general.
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    The last fort will have you facing Zhao Yun.
  26. 26
    The final battle is against Guan Yu.
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    Finish the stage before the carriage clears the 5th gate; the carriage moves slowly.
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    Battle of Chang Ban (208 AD):
    • Liu Bei's Side:
      • Start in the upper right area. Defeat Zhang Liao and Xiahou Dun with their gate captains quickly.
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    Escape the area as Cao Cao will arrive in about 5 minutes.
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    You can defeat Cao Cao to win quickly, or join Liu Bei's troops.
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    Liu Bei will likely be attacked by Xiahou Yuan.
  32. 32
    Liu Bei's rescue ships will appear. Clear the stage by defeating all enemy generals between Liu Bei and his ships to let him escape.
  33. 33
    Protect the peasants; defeat enemies in the lower right corner to win this way.
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    You can lead Cao Cao west away from Liu Bei, but this forces a fight with him.

Snacks and Wines:

  • Cao Cao's Side: Snack at map center, slightly top, where rivers join. Wine in the center of Cao Cao's fort, slightly top, along the water passage.
  • Guan Yu's Escape: Snack in the storage room in front of the first gate. Wine on the other side of the second gate's door.

Items:

  • Way of the Musou: Dropped by Xiahou Dun during Guan Yu's Escape.
  • Life Max Up: Found near wagons in the first area of Guan Yu's Escape.
  • Musou Gauge Power Up: Found to the right of the exit after the second gate in Guan Yu's Escape.

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