"Defeating Zhang Jiao in Dynasty Warriors: Origins: Strategies Revealed"

One of the first real challenges that players will encounter in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* is the battle against Zhang Jiao, the head of the Yellow Turbans. Here's a detailed guide on how to defeat him effectively.

How To Fight Zhang Jiao’s First Phase

The initial phase of the fight takes place in a vast wasteland, where you'll face Zhang Jiao one-on-one. He employs sorcery to hurl stones at you across the arena. When you're close, he summons four stones, which you must quickly evade. If you're at a distance, he'll throw twice as many stones in sets of two, which you can dodge by circling around him. It's crucial to maintain distance when he summons a large number of stones to avoid taking significant damage.

While Zhang Jiao's attacks are designed to keep you at bay, he also has some close-range moves. These include simple combos that you can parry and an Area of Effect (AOE) attack that pushes you away. Watch for him glowing white, signaling an impending AOE attack; retreat to avoid damage.

As the fight progresses, Zhang Jiao will use moves that give him a red aura, indicating uncancelable attacks. These involve summoning a massive amount of rocks and creating several clones. The best strategy here is to retreat and wait for his attack to end before resuming your assault. Equip a sword for this phase, as it deals more damage compared to spears or gauntlets.

Keep an eye on your health throughout the fight. You'll likely have only four healing opportunities, depending on your upgraded skills. Remember, there are jars near the arena's entrance containing meat buns, which you can use to heal when you need to retreat from Zhang Jiao's attacks.

How To Fight Zhang Jiao’s Second Phase

Once you unlock Musou Rage, the second phase begins, with the Yellow Turbans joining Zhang Jiao. Fortunately, your army will also appear to assist you, providing some much-needed support. This is an ideal time to heal by grabbing meat buns from the entrance.

In this phase, Zhang Jiao will summon tornados to disrupt your movements. Stay vigilant about the wind while you're taking down his soldiers. After defeating a sufficient number of his troops, Zhang Jiao will initiate a Grand Tactic, requiring you to eliminate 300 soldiers within a tight timeframe to prevent a devastating attack. Additionally, he'll summon lightning to strike the arena; watch for the closing ring at your feet and evade when it flashes.

To efficiently defeat the Yellow Turbans within the time limit, utilize Musou Mode. Properly timed, it can take out dozens of soldiers at once. Although you may have unlocked Musou Rage Mode, sticking to the basic Musou Mode is advisable given the time constraints.

After thwarting Zhang Jiao's Grand Tactic twice, he'll return to the battlefield with tactics similar to those in Phase 1. With your army's help, it should be relatively straightforward to deplete his remaining health, concluding Chapter 1.

And that's how you can successfully beat Zhang Jiao in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*.

*Dynasty Warriors: Origins* is now available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.