Part 9

Learn how to unlock and master Wei Yan and Zhuge Liang in Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered. Discover their move sets, fourth weapon locations, and advanced strategies.

Wei Yan

Description: Carries a double-headed spear, wears a mask, and has a distinctive voice. A potential pro wrestler.

Stages Played: The Yellow Turban Rebellion (184 AD), Raid on the Rogue Fortress, The Battle at Hu Lao Gate (191 AD), The Battle at Chang Ban (208 AD), The Battle at Yi Ling (222 AD), The Battle of Jie Ting (228 AD), The Battle at Wu Zhang Plains (234 AD).

Fourth Weapon: Found on the Jie Ting stage (Shu side). Wait for Ma Su to climb the summit and be ambushed. Save him by defeating the attacking general. Eliminate all enemy generals except Sima Yi, then enter his camp. The special item appears on the hill where Ma Su made camp. Grab it and finish the stage.

Attacks:

• Attack 1: Flipping strike, hits enemies in front, decent speed.
• Attack 2: Upward attack, juggles small groups.
• Attack 3: Wide strike, stuns enemies, poor forward range, good width.
• Attack 4: Powerful wide slash, knocks back large groups, effective crowd clearer.
• Attack 5: Upward Slash, standard high juggling attack.
• Attack 6: Rapid Triangle presses, twirls weapon, takes out groups, can achieve ~12 hits.
• Musou Attack: Low spinning slashes, wide range, useful crowd control.
• Running Attack: Spinning Double strike, decent range, knocks back enemies.

Overall Assessment: Wei Yan can be awkward to use due to limited range on normal attacks, but his special moves have good area of effect. Equipping range-enhancing gear makes him more effective.

Advanced Strategy: Wei Yan's fourth weapon offers two death element attacks, but they aren't very good. Focus on his crowd-clearing abilities and normal moves. Charge 6 is good for single-enemy damage. His Musou attack is awkward but useful for hitting groups or escaping jams.

Zhuge Liang

History: The Shu strategist and advisor, known as the "Sleeping Dragon." Served Liu Bei after being honored by three visits. A genius in domestic and foreign affairs, instrumental in founding the Shu Kingdom. Attempted northern conquests five times, but was defeated at Wu Zhang Plains.

Unlocking: Clear Musou mode with any Shu general except Pang Tong or Zhang Fei.

Description: Wears white and green, carries a fan.

Stages Played: Raid on the Rogue Fortress, The Battle at Chang Ban (208 AD), The Battle at Chi Bi (208 AD), The Battle at Yi Ling (222 AD), The Nanman Campaign (225 AD), The Battle of Jie Ting (228 AD), The Battle at Wu Zhang Plains (234 AD).

Fourth Weapon (Peacock Feather): Found on the Wu Zhang Plains stage (Shu side). Wait for enemy reinforcements. Kill Cao Xiu when he appears. The item then appears near Zhuge Liang's starting position. Using two players is recommended: one protects Zhuge Liang while the other grabs the item after Cao Xiu is defeated. Then switch to the second player to defeat Sima Yi. Reinforcements typically arrive 10-15 minutes into the stage. Defeat other enemy generals in the meantime.

Attacks:

• Attack 1: Fan floats in a circle, good for clearing enemies directly around.
• Attack 2: Quick upward fan toss, standard juggling move.
• Attack 3: Shoots a straight beam of light, stuns enemies, great forward range but hard to hit groups.
• Attack 4: Spin attack, creates a beam of light and energy blast below, great crowd clearer, knocks enemies back.
• Attack 5: Upward fan strike, standard juggling; enhanced by fire with the fourth weapon.
• Attack 6: Shoots laser beams in up to three directions (button presses), stuns enemies, great forward range but difficult to hit with.
• Musou Attack: Barrage of beams in front, great for clearing enemies, hits many foes, fair damage.
• Running Attack: Throws fan a short distance, knocks back enemies, controllable rotation.

Overall Assessment: Zhuge Liang has terrible range and mediocre strength with regular attacks. Several moves are hard to hit with despite good range. Attack speed is mediocre, and he gets interrupted often. Best suited for expert players.