Weapons Guide (PC) by Evil\_R (6)

Comprehensive Dynasty Warriors: Origins weapons guide covering ranking, attributes, gems, accessories, items, DLC weapons, and new battle arts.

Introduction

This guide provides an in-depth look at the weaponry available in Dynasty Warriors: Origins, including rankings, attributes, and special abilities.

Glossary

Key terms used in this guide include: minimap (a small map displayed on the HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap), showing your immediate surroundings and objectives), radar (a device that detects nearby enemies or items), HUD (Heads-Up Display, showing vital information like health and ammo), cover (a defensive position that obstructs enemy fire), headshot (a critical hit to an enemy's head), cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic sequence), checkpoint (a save point that allows you to resume progress from that location), wanted level (a measure of how aggressively the authorities pursue you), DLC (Downloadable Content, extra game content available for purchase or download), NPC (Non-Player Character, a character controlled by the game's AI), respawn (the act of reappearing in the game world after being defeated), waypoint (a marker on the map or minimap indicating a destination or objective), free roam (the ability to explore the game world without specific mission constraints), and mod (a modification made by players to alter the game).

Basic combat mechanics

Understanding the fundamental combat mechanics is crucial for effective weapon usage.

Weapon attribute, Gem, Accessories, and items

Learn how weapon attributes, gems, accessories, and items influence your combat effectiveness.

Tactics

Discover effective tactics to maximize your weapon's potential in various combat scenarios.

Which route to take first

Guidance on the optimal starting route for your campaign.

Weapon Ranking

A detailed ranking of all available weapons:

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

DLC weapons and new battle arts

Explore additional weapons and abilities introduced through Downloadable Content (DLC):

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

All weapons vs Lu Bu

Strategies for facing the formidable opponent, Lu Bu, with every weapon type.

Ultimate Challenges

Information on the game's most difficult challenges.

Version history and updates

Details on past versions and updates for this guide, with the latest update on 04/27/2026 for version 1.3.