Which DynastyWarriors Faction Suits You?

In Dynasty Warriors: Origins, like its predecessors, you'll battle across ancient China alongside various warlords before ultimately pledging allegiance to one. Here's a breakdown of faction selection:

Understanding Factions in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

The game unfolds in chapters. The first two chapters feature the Wanderer, your character, acting independently. You'll assist Sun Jian, Cao Cao, and Liu Bei in battles, participating in key events like the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the Battle of Hulao Gate, without committing to a specific faction.

Chapter 3 presents the crucial decision: choosing a faction. Before this point, you'll have opportunities to engage with each faction, gaining insight into their strengths and weaknesses.

The Selection Process

To ally with a faction, you must complete a certain number of missions for them: three for Sun Jian, two for Liu Bei, and one for Cao Cao. Completing these unlocks a mission forcing you to choose a side. Only factions with completed missions will be selectable. You can complete missions for all factions before making your final decision.

Your choice is permanent. Once selected, the unchosen factions become inaccessible for the remainder of the game; you can no longer accept side quests from their officers, hindering your bond and potential skill point gains. Faction choice impacts gameplay difficulty; for instance, allying with Liu Bei initially limits officer interactions and side quest opportunities.

Each faction offers unique missions. To experience all content, create a save file before choosing a faction, allowing you to replay with different allegiances.

Conclusion

Faction selection in Dynasty Warriors: Origins adds strategic depth. Careful consideration is key, as your choice shapes the remainder of your campaign. Dynasty Warriors: Origins is available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.