Choosing Your Path in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Like its predecessors, Dynasty Warriors: Origins plunges you into the heart of ancient China's warfare, letting you battle alongside various warlords. However, a crucial decision awaits: choosing your allegiance. This guide explains faction selection in Dynasty Warriors: Origins.
Early Game Neutrality
The game's initial chapters feature the Wanderer, your character, operating independently. You'll assist Sun Jian, Cao Cao, and Liu Bei, participating in key events like the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the Battle of Hulao Gate, without formally committing to any faction.
The Point of No Return: Chapter 3
Chapter 3 marks a turning point. You'll be prompted to select a faction before the chapter concludes. While the game provides additional battles to help you decide, you should ideally have a preference by this stage.
Completing Faction Missions
Progress requires completing specific missions for each faction: three for Sun Jian, two for Liu Bei, and one for Cao Cao. Upon completion, a mission triggering the faction choice will unlock. You can only choose a faction whose missions you've finished. For instance, completing Cao Cao's missions first limits your choice to him or Liu Bei (if you haven't completed Liu Bei's missions). You can, however, complete all missions before making your final choice.
Irreversible Commitment
Your decision is permanent. Once you choose a faction, the others become inaccessible. You can no longer accept side quests from their officers, hindering your bond development and potentially impacting gameplay difficulty. For example, allying with Liu Bei, who initially has fewer officers, might limit skill point acquisition through side quests.
Exploring All Paths
Each faction offers unique missions. To experience everything, create a separate save file before choosing a kingdom, allowing you to replay the game with different allegiances.
Conclusion
This guide details faction selection in Dynasty Warriors: Origins, now available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. Choose wisely!
