Weapons Guide (PC) by Evil\_R (7)

Explore weapon attributes, gems, accessories, and items in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. Includes a full weapon ranking and DLC weapon details.

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 with the minimap, showing enemy positions or points of interest.
• 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 targeting 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 within a mission where your progress is saved automatically.
• wanted level (the star icons in the top-right showing how aggressively police pursue you): An indicator of how aggressively enemy forces are pursuing you.
• 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 controlled by the game's AI.
• respawn (be brought back to life at a checkpoint after death): The act of reappearing in the game world after being defeated.
• waypoint (a marker on your map you've manually placed as a destination): A marker on the minimap or screen indicating your objective's location.
• free roam (the open-world mode where you move and play without an active mission): The ability to explore the game world without specific mission objectives.
• mod (a community-made modification that changes the game): Modifications made to the game by players, altering gameplay or visuals.

Basic combat mechanics are fundamental to mastering your chosen weapons.

Weapon attribute, Gem, Accessories, and items play a crucial role in enhancing your combat effectiveness. Understanding how these elements synergize with your weapons is key to overcoming challenges.

Tactics for engaging enemies and utilizing your arsenal are detailed to help you succeed.

Which route to take first can impact your progression and the resources you acquire early on.

Weapon Ranking:

This section provides a detailed breakdown and ranking of each weapon type:

• Sword
• Halberd
• Twin Pike
• Podao
• Spear
• Crescent Blade
• Pole/Staff
• Gauntlet
• Lance
• Wheels

DLC weapons and new battle arts:

New weapon types and abilities are available through DLC:

• Bow
• Rope Dart
• New battle Arts for all weapons

All weapons vs Lu Bu presents a specific challenge scenario.

Ultimate Challenges are designed to test your mastery of all combat mechanics and weapons.

Version history and updates track the changes made to the guide, with the latest version being 1.3, updated on 04/27/2026.