Part 25

Learn the attack patterns, strategies, and unlocking conditions for Yuan Shao, Zhang Jiao, and Meng Huo in Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered. Master their unique movesets.

This section covers the characters Yuan Shao, Zhang Jiao, and Meng Huo, detailing their attacks, special moves, and how to unlock them and their fourth weapons in Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered.

Yuan Shao

Attacks:

1. A spinning sword strike. Fast and effective for clearing nearby enemies.
2. Jumping sword slash. A standard juggling attack.
3. Broad sword slash. Wide-reaching attack that dizzies enemies and clears those in front.
4. A downward slash with poor range that knocks back enemies.
5. Powerful upward slash. A high juggling move, easy to combo after.
6. Sends a shockwave in a circular motion. Excellent range and crowd control.

Musou Attack: Rapid fire series of sword slashes.

Overall Assessment: Yuan Shao is a good character with strong crowd control, suitable for large battles. His attributes are balanced, making him a solid choice. He cannot be used in Musou mode.

Advanced Strategies: Yuan Shao plays similarly to Liu Bei. His Charge 6 attack is particularly useful and should be used frequently.

Zhang Jiao

History: Founder of the Way of Peace, he led the Yellow Rebellion against the Han Dynasty.

Unlocking: Yellow Turban stage, defeat Zhang Bao, Zhang Liang, and Zhang Jiao.

Description: Carries a staff and shoots fireballs. Fearful if he didn't die early in the game.

Fourth Weapon: Yellow Turban stage, Yellow Turban side. Defeat all of Cao Cao's, Liu Bei's, or Sun Jian's generals. The item report appears on the southeast side of the river on the north side of the map.

Attacks:

1. Plants his staff, which splits and forms a barrier, hitting enemies in front.
2. Upward Staff strike. A standard juggling move that hits high.
3. Throws his staff, which returns. Dizzies enemies but has a delay.
4. Shoots long-distance flames, knocking back enemies. Great range for clearing foes.
5. A two-handed upward strike. A standard high juggling move.
6. Shoots a big fireball in a straight path. Damaging but hard to connect at a distance. Can rapidly press T to shoot multiple fireballs.

Musou Attack: Shoots fireballs at nearby foes, ending with a sweeping fire attack. Good damage and crowd clearing.

Running Attack: Glides forward with his staff, clearing out enemies in front. Useful for groups.

Overall Assessment: Zhang Jiao is fun to use (though not in Musou mode). His fire attacks deal significant damage, and his 4th attack has great range. His physical attacks are weaker.

Advanced Strategy: His SSST (likely referring to a specific combo or charged attack) is his best move for damage and multiple hits. His charge 6 launches fireballs from a distance, useful for softening up groups before engaging. His Musou attack can inflict big damage if multiple hits connect.

Meng Huo

History: King of Nanman, he rebelled against Shu and was captured seven times by Zhuge Liang before agreeing to serve Shu.

Unlocking: Nanman stage, defeat Meng Huo all seven times he appears (Musou mode only).

Description: A massive guy with gauntlets who runs with arms outstretched.

Fourth Weapon: Nanman stage, Nanman side. Defeat all enemy generals on the East side (Ma Chao, Zhang Yi, Ma Dai) or West side (Zhang Fei, Zhang Bao, Guan Xing). The item report appears west of the blocking mountain in the center.

Attacks:

1. A spinning lariat attack with good crowd clearing but limited forward range.
2. A big uppercut punch that juggles enemies very high.
3. Throws his gauntlets, dizzying enemies. Good forward range, hits straight ahead.
4. A belly flop that knocks down enemies in the landing area. Useful for creating space and clearing crowds.
5. A double-fisted uppercut that knocks enemies extremely high.
6. An earthquake punch that clears the area around him. Very useful and powerful.

Musou Attack: Pounds the ground multiple times, then a final hit sends everyone flying. Great attack.

Running Attack: Slides forward and performs a belly flop that dizzies enemies.