Weapons Guide (PC) by Evil\_R (23)

Complete Dynasty Warriors: Origins weapons guide covering ranking, attributes, gems, accessories, DLC weapons, and new battle arts.

Glossary:

• minimap (the small circular map in the bottom-left corner of your screen): A small map displayed on the HUD (Heads-Up Display) showing your immediate surroundings.
• radar (your minimap with nearby blips and threats marked): Often integrated into the minimap, showing enemy and ally positions.
• HUD: Heads-Up Display, showing vital information like health, stamina, and objectives.
• cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects): Environmental objects that can be used to shield yourself from enemy attacks.
• headshot (a shot that lands on the enemy's head, usually an instant kill): A critical hit aimed at an enemy's head, usually dealing increased damage.
• cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically): Non-interactive cinematic sequences that advance the story or provide context.
• checkpoint (an auto-save point you restart from on death): Designated points in a mission where your progress is saved, allowing you to respawn (be brought back to life at a checkpoint after death) there if you fail.
• wanted level (the star icons in the top-right showing how aggressively police pursue you): An indicator of how aggressively enemies are pursuing you, often increasing with aggressive actions.
• DLC: Downloadable Content, extra game content available for purchase or as a bonus.
• NPC (non-player character — anyone the game controls, not you): Non-Player Character, characters in the game controlled by the AI, not by a player.
• respawn: The act of reappearing in the game world after being defeated, usually at a checkpoint.
• waypoint (a marker on your map you've manually placed as a destination): A marker on the HUD or minimap indicating a destination or objective.
• free roam (the open-world mode where you move and play without an active mission): The ability to explore the game world without being restricted to specific missions or objectives.
• mod (a community-made modification that changes the game): Modifications made to the game by players, altering gameplay, visuals, or other aspects.

Basic combat mechanics: Understanding the fundamentals of combat is crucial for effectively wielding any weapon in Dynasty Warriors: Origins.

Weapon attribute, Gem, Accessories, and items: Learn how weapon attributes, equipped gems, accessories, and consumable items influence your combat effectiveness.

Tactics: Develop effective strategies for engaging enemies and overcoming challenges using the game's combat systems.

Which route to take first: Guidance on the optimal order to approach different paths or missions early in the game.

Weapon Ranking:

1. Sword
2. Halberd
3. Twin Pike
4. Podao
5. Spear
6. Crescent Blade
7. Pole/Staff
8. Gauntlet
9. Lance
10. Wheels

DLC weapons and new battle arts:

1. Bow
2. Rope Dart
3. New battle Arts for all weapons

Ultimate Challenges: Information on the game's most difficult trials and how to conquer them.

Version history and updates: Details on past updates and changes to the game, including version 1.3 updated on 04/27/2026.