All Unlockable Officer Companions in Dynasty Warriors Origins
Dynasty Warriors Origins captures the chaos of epic battles, and one of its standout features is recruiting powerful companions to fight by your side. While romance isn’t part of the game, the bond mechanic lets you deepen relationships with these characters, unlocking their full combat potential. In this guide, we’ll dive into how to unlock every companion, explore their unique abilities, and maximize their strengths on the battlefield.
Understanding companions in Dynasty Warriors Origins
Companions are more than just allies—they're game-changers. At the start of each mission, you can select one to join you. Their availability depends on your faction alignment during the campaign. Once you complete the main story, you gain access to:
- Unrestricted Companion Use: All unlocked companions can be used in replays, regardless of faction.
- Chapter and Battle Replays: Revisit missions via the Inn.
- Lu Bu: The ultimate post-game companion, unlocked after finishing the campaign.
How to unlock companions by faction
Each faction offers unique companions with distinct playstyles and strengths. Below is a breakdown of how to unlock each one.
Shu-Han Faction Companions
- Guan Yu 關羽 – The Jade Tornado
- Weapon: Green Dragon (Crescent Blade)
- Battle Arts: Azure Dragon Bellow, Divine Energy Domain, [Sp.] Relentless Whirl Slash, Rising Cloud Crusher
- Playstyle: AOE damage and tank-like durability
- How to Unlock: Align with Liu Bei’s faction and complete Shu-specific missions.
- Zhang Fei 張飛 – The Formidable Mountain
- Weapon: Serpent of Yan (Lance)
- Battle Arts: Battle Cry Blast, Inner Fire Fury, [Sp.] Crouching Tiger Strike, Crushing Earth Gambit
- Playstyle: Balanced offense and defense with strong counterattacks
- How to Unlock: Available during Shu missions alongside Liu Bei.
- Zhao Yun 趙雲 – The Silver Blur
- Weapon: Dragon Heart (Spear)
- Battle Arts: Earth Shatter, Flying Dragon Rend, [Sp.] Aerial Assault, Dragon Flash
- Playstyle: High-mobility, single-target damage
- How to Unlock: Progress through Shu-Han missions where he plays a key role.
Cao-Wei Faction Companions
- Xiahou Dun 夏侯惇 – The Master of the Qilin
- Weapon: Qilin Blade (Podao)
- Battle Arts: Immortal Blade, Sharp Fang Flurry, [Sp.] Sea of Flames, Burgeoning Devastation
- Playstyle: High-damage melee combat
- How to Unlock: Join Cao Cao’s faction and complete key missions.
- Guo Jia 郭嘉 – The Warrior Savant
- Weapon: Sword of the Savant
- Battle Arts: Tornado Dance, Flying Dragon Slash, [Sp.] Absconding Slash, Divine Eagle Dance
- Playstyle: AOE damage and mobility
- How to Unlock: Play missions where Guo Jia serves as Cao Cao’s strategist.
- Zhang Liao 張遼 – The Master of Twin Pikes
- Weapon: Twin Raptor Pikes
- Battle Arts: Spinning Gale, Battle Roar, [Sp.] Wings of the Phoenix, Furious Dual Rush
- Playstyle: Versatile combat with excellent mobility
- How to Unlock: Available after Lu Bu’s fall when he joins Cao Cao.
Eastern Wu Faction Companions
- Zhou Yu 周瑜 – The Sun’s Flame
- Weapon: Flaming Lotus Staff
- Battle Arts: Furious Tiger Dance, Double Wave Slam, [Sp.] Chaotic Flurry, Vaulting Leap
- Playstyle: Fast-paced combat with exceptional mobility
- How to Unlock: Assist Sun Jian or Sun Ce in Eastern Wu missions.
- Sun Shangxiang 孫尚香 – The Sun’s Radiance
- Weapon: Heaven and Earth (Wheels)
- Battle Arts: Flying Ring Rend, Triple Tempest, [Sp.] Tornado Slam, Twin Tiger Blast
- Playstyle: Massive AOE damage from a distance
- How to Unlock: Join missions under Sun Ce or Sun Quan.
- Huang Gai 黃蓋 – The Sun’s Wrath
- Weapon: Raging Tiger Claws (Gauntlets)
- Battle Arts: Raging Tiger Rampage, Hurricane Kick, [Sp.] Ardent Energy Strike, Heaven and Earth’s Wrath
- Playstyle: High survivability and devastating melee attacks
- How to Unlock: Available during Eastern Wu missions under Sun Jian’s leadership.
Post-Game Companion
- Lu Bu 呂布 – The Unstoppable Force
- Weapon: Sky Piercer (Halberd)
- Battle Arts: Unmatched strength and dominance
- Playstyle: Overpowered and game-breaking
- How to Unlock: Complete the campaign to unlock Lu Bu for one-off battle replays.
Pro tips for maximizing companion effectiveness
- Faction Alignment Matters: Choose companions based on your faction during the campaign.
- Bond System: Strengthen your bond with companions to unlock their full potential.
- Experiment in Replays: Use battle replays to test different companions and find your ideal team.
- Save Lu Bu for Tough Battles: Deploy him strategically to dominate the most challenging missions.
Fight on
Dynasty Warriors Origins offers a diverse roster of companions, each with unique abilities and playstyles. Whether you prefer Guan Yu’s sweeping attacks or Lu Bu’s raw power, mastering these allies will elevate your gameplay experience. Let’s conquer the battlefield!
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