All Characters in Dynasty Warriors: Origins Explored

Discover everything you need to know about all characters in Dynasty Warriors: Origins including their faction and weapons.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins has a narrowly focused story with a new protagonist alongside a group of companions. The game offers several characters including the protagonist and nine companions. The protagonists are the martial artist that has combat techniques and skilled in several weapons. This streamlined roster allows for deeper character development and a more focused narrative experience. In this guide, we’ll discuss all the characters in Dynasty Warriors: Origins and what unique features make them the best ones.

Characters Overview in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Characters in Dynasty Warriors are based on historical figures from the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. Each character has a dedicated storyline exploring their motivations and alliances. You can follow a custom character alongside historical figures, weaving into the main narrative. The characters are divided into the following four categories.

Cao Cao’s Forces
Sun Jian’s Forces
Liu Bei’s Forces
Other

There are 45 characters you can meet in Dynasty Warriors: Origins, but only nine (3 per faction) can fight with you in battle. Selecting a faction will only temporarily lock you out of fighting with companions from other factions. Compared with 94 characters from Dynasty Warriors 9, the number has been reduced by half. The Shu Kingdom includes idealistic Heroes of Benevolence while the Wei Kingdom includes pragmatic and ruthless realists. Other forces include Outliers, Rebels, and Wildcards characters like Lu Bu, Dong Zhuo, and Yuan Shao.

Table of Contents (click to expand)

[show]

All characters in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

There are a total of 45 companions or major characters in Dynasty Warriors: Origins that you can meet and start a working relationship with. The companions in the game can wield a different weapon type, and have access to four of the associated battle art skills of said weapon. These 45 individuals will either be allied with one of the three main factions or part of a group categorized as ‘Other’ outside of it.

Sun Jian’s Forces	Cao Cao’s Forces	Liu Bei’s Forces	Other
Cheng Pu Han Dang Huang Gai Ling Tong Lu Meng Lu Su Sun Ce Sun Jian Sun Quan Sun Shangxiang Taishi Ci Zhou Tai Zhou Yu	Cao Cao Dian Wei Guo Jia Li Dian Xiahou Dun Xifahou Yuan Xu Huang Xu Zhu Xun You Xun Yu Yu Jin Yue Jin	Guan Yu Liu Bei Zhang Fei	Chen Gong Diaochan Dong Zhuo Gan Ning Jia Xu Lu Bu Pang Tong Xu Shu Yuan Shao Yueying Zhang He Zhang Jiao Zhang Liao Zhao Yun Zhenji Zhou Cang Zhuge Liang

Liu Bei

Name: Lui Bei
Faction: Liu Bei’s Forces
Weapon: Twin Swords
Battle Arts:

Liu Bei is a self-proclaimed emperor who fights for the common man. He wields twin swords to perform unique attacks on a battlefield. He conducts a series of quick spin slashes with each turn slanted towards right or left in alternating order. His finisher has him perform a counterclockwise spinning slash while moving forward. After that, he follows up with an ascending spin that enshrouds him within a tornado. Liu Bei also makes a dashing thrust with the right-handed sword to create lightning to stun and knock down enemies. This unique character also performs a lightning attack when he raises both swords crosswise and does a somersault strike in mid-air. This creates a large pillar of lightning in front of Liu Bei.

Guan Yu

Name: Guan Yu
Faction: Liu Bei’s Forces
Weapon: Crescent Blade
Battle Arts:
Azure Dragon Bellow
Divine Energy Domain
[Sp] Relentless Whirl Slash
Rising Cloud Crusher

The companion Guan Yu is incredibly durable, wielding the Crescent Blade and balanced battle arts. He has end-game battle arts and skills, allowing for huge damage to both AOE and single target. Pick him if you want wide-sweeping AOE skills. He releases various spinning-outward slashes in a row while moving steadily. Guan Yu spins in the air to create a pillar of lightning that sends a cluster of enemies flying before striking the ground with a vertical slash. His other unique attacks involve a rotating swipe to lift closer foes into the air for an aerial flow attack. He also flings his enemies into the air by twirling his weapon in an overhead manner, creating a devastating attack.

Zhang Fei

Name: Zhang Fei
Faction: Liu Bei’s Forces
Weapon: Lance
Battle Arts:
Battle Cry Blast
Inner Fire Fury
[Sp.] Crouching Tiger Strike
Crushing Earth Gambit

The companion Zhang Fei is a balanced combatant wielding the Staff and having Crushing Earth Gambit battle art. He unbalances the nearby enemies by stomping the ground with his right foot before delivering a downward sweeping strike. He also drinks wine before releasing a war cry shockwave stomp of fire. This battle art is powerful area damage with great reach via the Lance. The Lance is also a great defensive weapon with a built-in counterattack by holding down the strong attack button. Consider him a good option for defensive.

Zhao Yun

Name: Zhao Yun
Faction: Other
Weapon: Spear
Battle Arts:
Earth Shatter
Flying Dragon Rend
[Sp.] Aerial Assault
Dragon Flash

The companion Zhao Yun is built for mobility and knocks us via the Spear and Battle Arts. With good mobility and single-target damage, you want to select Zhao Yun when one-on-one survivability is needed. Zhao Yun releases a charge thrust to stun nearby enemies. To inflict wind damage, he also does a jumping high-speed spin slash. He moves into mid-air and throws a spear to the ground to create an air burst that produces wind damage on the close enemies. This general is one of Liu Bei’s fiercest defenders at Chang Ban.

Zhuge Liang

Name: Zhuge Liang
Faction: Other
Weapon: War Fan

Zhuge Liang is considered a prodigy in all three kingdoms. He assists his lord’s escape at Chang Ban upon Liu Bei’s third visit. Zhuge Liang still uses the war fan as his default weapon in the game to perform unique attacks. He electrocutes and knocks down enemies by sending four lightning bolts to the front. Zhuge Liang fires a bright green ray of light from left to right to create large light waves streaming. He also manipulates an electricity ball into revolving around Zhuge Liang in a clockwise direction before flying forward in a zigzag motion.

Pang Tong

Name: Pang Tong
Faction: Other
Weapon: Shadow Fan

Pang Tong was a military strategist for Liu Bei for a short time. He spares sweet talk and stays focused on the heart of the matter. Pang Tong is affiliated with the shadow fan in the game for devastating unique attacks. He conjures a dizzying tornado by raising it in a sitting position and spins around. Pang Tong swings his weapon back and forth repeatedly to create small tornadoes. He also raises his weapon in mid-air to throw a pair of wide green tornadoes which inflict wind damage on them.

Yueying

Name: Yueying
Faction: Other
Weapon: Dagger Axe

Yueying is the wife of Zhuge Liang who defeats five generals and creates her legacy. She is a smart and collected character who values patience and planning. She can be sarcastic and will criticize those who are selfish or insensitive. Moreover, she spins around to create a trio of electric balls that fall on the ground and produce lightning in a unique pattern. While floating in mid-air she calls down a shower of lightning bolts to shock enemies. Then she drops down to produce an electrified radial shockwave.

Xu Shu

Name: Xu Shu
Faction: Other
Weapon: Sword and Hook

Xu Shu is a character who was born in Yingchuan Commandery, Yu Province, which is now in central Henan. He was a skilled swordsman and military strategist who served Liu Bei as a military advisor. Xu Shu is associated with the Forged Letter, which refers to an incident where he switched sides. He does a crouching sword swipe, creating a slash trail. XU Shu also does rapid slashes that leave behind several trails of poison in front.

Zhou Cang

Name: Zhou Cang
Faction: Other
Weapon: Great Sickle

Zhou Cang is a character in the Dynasty Warriors series who was a strong warrior in the Yellow Turban Rebellion. He later became a bandit and then Guan Yu’s weapon bearer. His boatman skills were critical during Guan Yu’s naval assault at the Battle of Fancheng. He captured the enemy general Pang De during the castle’s flooding and suicide after learning that Guan Yu and Guan Ping were executed by Sun Quan’s forces. Zhou Cang does four wide fiery swings at different angles and the last one causes flames to briefly burst on the ground.

Cao Cao

Name: Cao Cao
Faction: Cao Cao’s Force
Weapon: General’s Sword

Cao Cao is a leader who dedicates himself to his ambitions. His ambition isn’t about ruling the world for the sake of holding power over others. He is affiliated with the general’s sword that performs the unique attacks. Cao Cao releases two spinning slashes with first one clockwise and the second one counterclockwise. He also delivers a series of diagonal spin swipes while moving at a brisk pace.

Xiahou Dun

Name: Xiahou Dun
Faction: Cao Cao’s Forces
Weapon: Podao
Battle Arts:
Immortal Blade
Sharp Fang Flurry
[Sp.] Sea of Flames
Burgeoning Devastation

Cousin to the faction leader himself, Xiahou commands numerous troops and serves as Cao Cao’s right-hand man. He lost his eye to an arrow during a battle against Lu Bu. Xiahou Dun uses the Podao which is a good weapon for strong attack damage and powerful battle arts. The immortal blade battle art is a great damage ability to use in combat. Bring Xiahou Dun along when you want to swap to a front damage-based companion who has good strong attacks.

Guo Jia

Name: Guo Jia
Faction: Cao Cao’s Forces
Weapon: Sword
Battle Arts:
Tornado Dance
Flying Dragon Slash
[Sp.] Absconding Slash
Divine Eagle Dance

Guo Jia is the Cao Cao Force’s most trusted strategic officer, and his brilliant tactical decisions have led the faction to victory on multiple occasions. He’s a beneficial combat companion because of his Divine Eagle Dance battle art. This battle art is a massive AOE costing high bravery and perfectly complements a weapon type lacking a 360 radius. Moreover, he has Tornado Dance, a powerful AOE damage skill with great mobility. Bring Guo Jia as a combat companion when you want 360 AOE and mobility.

Zhang Liao

Name: Zhang Liao
Faction: Other
Weapon: Twin Pikes
Battle Arts:
Spinning Gale
Battle Roar
[Sp.] Wings of the Phoenix
Furious Dual Rush

Originally part of Lu Bu’s forces, after the leader’s death he then began to fight alongside Cao Cao. In his most famous battle, he repelled a force of over 100,000 troops with just 800 men. Zhang Liao has one of the best weapons Twin Pikes, and Spinning Gale grants great mobility. Moreover, Twin Pikes can be powerful one-on-one just using a strong attack to lift targets in the air. He’s a great option if you want to swap in combat and not rely on battle arts.

Xiahou Yuan

Name: Xiahou Yuan
Faction: Cao Cao’s Forces
Weapon: Twin Rods & Bow and Rod

Xiahou Yuan is a historical figure who was a descendant of Xiahou Ying, a general in the Han dynasty. He helped Cao Cao take the blame for a serious offense, and Cao Cao later saved him. He was promoted to Administrator of Chenliu and Yingchuan commanderies. Xiahou Yuan hits enemies with a shoulder ram before throwing them higher into the air with a crouching slam attack. He also unleashes an ice-shattering shot strong enough to pierce through the sound barrier.

Xu Huang

Name: Xu Huang
Faction: Cao Cao’s Forces
Weapon: Great Axe

Xu Huang is a warrior who is on a continuous path for strength. He served Wei sometime after the Allied Forces against Dong Zhuo disbanded. Xu Huang also acts as a supporting general throughout Wei’s Story Mode in Dynasty Warriors 7. He is affiliated with the Great Axe and performs unique attacks. And he launches a cleaving strike to cast down enemies by releasing a diagonal spin attack while hovering slightly above the ground. Xu Huang also performs a continuous spinning attack while in mid-air, ending the attack with a wide slash. The wide slash releases a burst of wind to deal damage to nearby enemies.

Zhang He

Name: Zhang He
Faction: Other
Weapon: Claws and Throwing Knives

He is an eccentric man who is obsessed with dancing and beauty. Zhang He is affiliated with throwing knives and claws to deal damage on a battlefield. He also appears in all four stories as an officer of Orochi usually under Cao Pi’s command. And he performs a leaping spin while tossing six knives to the upper left and lower right and then throws them at surrounding enemies. Zhang He also does a sliding spin slash followed by a pivoting butterfly kick and a diagonal scratch.

Xu Zhu

Name: Xu Zhu
Faction: Cao Cao’s Forces
Weapon: Club

Xu Zhu is a character in the Dynasty Warriors video game franchise. He first appears in the game as a bodyguard for warlord Cao Cao during his campaign against Tao Qian. He is a loyal bodyguard to Cao Cao. And he is so devoted to his duties that he prevents assassins from killing the warlord. He also becomes friends with Dian Wei during his time as a bodyguard. Xu Zhu rolls forward on the ground while holding the club horizontally. This stuns the surrounding enemies along the way. He also delivers several fierce overhead slams to the front while circularly lugging the club after each hit.

Dian Wei

Name: Dian Wei
Faction: Cao Cao’s Forces
Weapon: Axe

Dian Wei Dian Wei acts as one of Cao Cao’s early bodyguards and gains special recognition from his lord. He fought in several battles in his lord’s honor before he acted as the rear guard for his lord’s escape at Wan Castle. Dian Wei creates a whirlwind by tossing the axe forward and then disperses it into radial gusts. He also walks forward continuously and inflicts several overhead chops to the front in a row.

Yue Jin

Name: Yue Jin
Faction: Cao Cao’s Forces
Weapon: Twin Rods & Dual Hookblades

Yue Jin is a veteran general who served Cao Cao since he first raised an army. He fought in many of Cao Cao’s campaigns. He has been a generic Wei NPC in the Dynasty Warriors series since its second title. Yue Jin was recruited alongside Li Dian by Xiahou Dun for the preparations against Dong Zhuo. He is afflicted with twin rods and dual hook blades. Yue Jin launches a leaping strike with both rods followed by a swooping dive attack to quickly cast down airborne foes. He also performs a series of low-arcing slashes while zigzagging into the air to create electric radial shockwaves.

Li Dian

Name: Li Dian
Faction: Cao Cao’s Forces
Weapon: Crescent Blade & Crescent Edge

Li Dian originated in Juye County, Shandong, China. He was a follower of warlord Cao Cao and fought in the Yellow Turban Rebellion. He was known for his easygoing personality and clever mind and was a skilled predictor of enemy traps and ambushes. LI Dian does a sweeping diagonal strike to the lower right to create a mobile shockwave that mows down enemies. He also lands two slashes aimed at the upper right and lower right before pivoting to repeat the process.

Yu Jin

Name: Yu Jin
Faction: Cao Cao’s Forces
Weapon: War Trident

Yu Jin originated from Juping County in the Taishan prefecture. He is a general who served Cao Cao since he first raised an army. He surrendered to Guan Yu and was frail during the siege of Fan Castle. Yu Jin delivers a powerful charge thrust that deals damage by releasing two diagonal slashes aimed at the lower left and lower right. Yu Jin also releases downward slashes to the lower left and lower right while stepping forward.

Zhenji

Name: Zhenji
Faction: Other
Weapon: Flute

Zhenji is a character in the video game Dynasty Warriors: Origins who was supposedly favored by Cao Pi when he first saw her. She is a speed and technique type character in the game that wields Flute. She produces a stream of sound waves by playing flute to deliver a kick while surrounded by blue and violet petals. Zhenji also moves forward to deliver an upward flying kick that launches enemies into the air.

Xun You

Name: Xun You
Faction: Cao Cao’s Forces
Weapon: Steel Whip Sword

Xun You is an advisor of Wei and a skilled strategist comparable to Xun Yu and Sima Yi He was a generic NPC since its second installment. He is no doubt as skilled as his relative Xun Yu in his forte. Xun You is affiliated with the steel whip sword to deal damage on a battlefield. He spins around as the weapon briefly entwines Xun You’s body, then swings it to unleash a powerful tornado. Xun You also whip the weapon around in a looping motion while walking forward to release even faster whipping motions to freeze enemies.

Jia Xu

Name: Jia Xu
Faction: Other
Weapon: Chain and Sickle

Jia Xu is a strategist who has been highly praised for his sly wit. He has been a Wei NPC since its second title before his Dynasty Warriors playable appearance. He appears at the side of Orochi’s army during the earlier stages of the game in Warriors Orochi. Jia Xu still uses the chain and sickle as his default weapon. Jia Xu perform a sweeping spin kick before doing a rising slash towards the upper left. He also delivers wide horizontal slashes from left to right multiple times while skidding back and forth.

Xun Yu

Name: Xun Yu
Faction: Cao Cao’s Forces
Weapon: Throwing Knives

Xun Yu is an advisor to Cao Cao whose talents as a strategist were compared to those of Sima Yi. He was a generic officer since Dynasty Warriors 3 before his playable appearance. His name is in the English localization of the first Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Xun Yu is affiliated with the throwing knives to perform unique attacks on the battlefield. He unleashes two volleys of five knives thrown at a fan arc and then uses the sparks they leave behind to conjure three lightning bolts. He also Hurls a flurry of twelve knives flying at a wide but slanted fan arc while walking slowly.

Sun Jian

Name: Sun Jian
Faction: Sun Jian’s Forces
Weapon: Nine Rings Blade

Sun Jian is argued to have been a descendant of the legendary Sun Tzu and is posthumously honored as the first emperor of Wu. He creates a great reputation for himself when he participates in the Yellow Turban Rebellion and joins the coalition against Dong Zhuo. He uses the nine-ring blade as his default weapon. Sun Jian delivers a leaping fiery slash done vertically followed by a slam that triggers a radial explosion on the ground. He also launches several upward diagonal swings back and forth while moving steadily.

Sun Ce

Name: Sun Ce
Faction: Sun Jian’s Forces
Weapon: Tonfa

Ce is the eldest son of Sun Jian, a warlord during the Later Han period. He is known for his bravery and energy, and for laying the foundation for the state of Wu. He was the older brother of Sun Quan, who later founded the Wu dynasty. Sun Ce established the foundation for the state of Wu during the Three Kingdoms period. Sun Ce still uses the tonfa as his default weapon. He drags the sickle to the ground for a brief moment before unleashing a delayed upward strike. He also performs a series of diagonal spin slashes aimed at the upper left.

Sun Quan

Name: Sun Quan
Faction: Sun Jian’s Forces
Weapon: Flame Blade

He was the first emperor of the Wu dynasty in China. He was the second son of Sun Jian and Lady Wu. Sun Quan became emperor at age 18 after his older brother, Sun Ce, was assassinated. Sun Quan is affiliated with the flame blade to deal devastating damage on a battlefield. Sun Quan ignites the weapon in time to perform a flaming uppercut slash, leaving behind a radial explosion. He also performs a continuous flaming spin slash accompanied by criss-crossing fiery slices.

Zhou Yu

Name: Zhou Yu
Faction: Sun Jian’s Forces
Weapon: Staff
Battle Arts:
Furious Tiger Dance
Double Wave Slam
[Sp.] Chaotic Flurry
Vaulting Leap

The companion Zhou Yu has the highest mobility due to the Staff and Vaulting Leap Battle Art. He’s a great companion to bring to the battlefield if you need quick movement in the open field.

Huang Gai

Name: Huang Gai
Faction: Sun Jian’s Forces
Weapon: Gauntlets
Battle Arts:
Raging Tiger Rampage
Hurricane Kick
[Sp.] Ardent Energy Strike
Heaven and Earth’s Wrath

Huang Gai is an esteemed officer in Sun Jian’s forces and will continue to serve the family through three generations. He’s overall one of the strongest combat companions because of his high survivability and Heaven and Earth’s Wrath battle arts. While Gauntlets” strong attack mechanic is a bit clunk, his overall powerful battle arts make up for the weapon types’ limitations.

Sun Shangxiang

Name: Sun Shangxiang
Faction: Sun Jian’s Forces
Weapon: Wheels
Battle Arts:
Flying Ring Rend
Triple Tempest
[Sp.] Tornado Slam
Twin Tiger Blast

The companion Sun Shangxiang makes a powerful combat companion due to her Twin Tiger Blast battle art. Using the Wheels, she can quickly swap in with max bravery and destroy a huge wave of enemies. Moreover, this can be done at a distance, and with lower survivability, she has massive damage.

Gan Ning

Name: Gan Ning
Faction: Other
Weapon: Chain and Sickle

Gan Ning is a reputed Wu general. He led a pirate group that infamously wore bells to “warn” their enemies of their impending doom during his youth. He is also known as a menace on the seas by pirates and soldiers alike. Gan Ning is affiliated with the chain and sickle to perform unique attacks on a battlefield. He steps forward and swings his sickle to the lower left to stun enemies. He also does a diagonal spin slash in the air and a wider ascending swing upon landing.

Lu Meng

Name: Lu Meng
Faction: Sun Jian’s Forces
Weapon: Pike

Lu Meng is also a character in Koei’s Dynasty Warriors and Warriors Orochi video game series. He is a general of Wu who is known for his strength and strategic knowledge. He appears in all installments of Koei’s Romance of the Three Kingdoms strategy game series. Lu Meng is affiliated with the pike to perform unique attacks. He moves into the air and stabs Pike on the ground causing a fiery explosion that spreads around the area. Lu Meng also launches several horizontal swipes from left to right repeatedly.

Ling Tong

Name: Ling Tong
Faction: Sun Jian’s Forces
Weapon: Pike

Ling Tong is a sarcastic and loyal vassal of Wu. He is known for his integrity and is one of Sun Quan’s most valued generals. He uses a combination of martial arts and Nunchuk moves. Ling Tong also prefers to end battles quickly and efficiently. Lu Meng still uses the pike as his default weapon.

Lu Su

Name: Lu Su
Faction: Sun Jian’s Forces
Weapon: Rake

Lu Su is an advisor for the Kingdom of Wu during the Three Kingdoms era of China. He took control of the military after the death of Zhou Yu. Lu Su uses the rake as his default weapon. Lu Su inflicts a rotating overhead swing and a ground strike that knocks enemies down. He also does an aerial spin swipe done diagonally, lifting enemies in the air.

Cheng Pu

Name: Cheng Pu
Faction: Sun Jian’s Forces
Weapon: Double Pike

Cheng Pu is a member of Sun Jian’s faction. He was a minor official who became a skilled military strategist and served under Sun Jian. He was known for being good-looking, resourceful, and well-versed in military strategy. Cheng Pu is affiliated with the double pike. Cheng Pu releases an angled rotating swing chained to an overhead twirl to deliver a fierce strike. He attacks the enemy with several twirling slashes done back and forth.

Han Dang

Name: Han Dang
Faction: Sun Jian’s Forces
Weapon: Short Pike

Han Dang served as a naval leader for Sun Jian and his sons, Sun Ce and Sun Quan. He served Sun Jian during the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the campaign against Dong Zhuo. Han Dang is affiliated with the Short Pike for unique attacks. Han Dang throws the pike with enough force to blow away the enemy. He also lands a series of electrical hook punches and overhead slashes.

Taishi Ci

Name: Taishi Ci
Faction: Sun Jian’s Forces
Weapon: Twin Rods

Taishi Ci is a Wu officer known for his loyalty and battle skills. He joins Sun Ce’s army after being defeated in combat during the Campaign for Wu Territory. Taishi Ci is affiliated with the twin rods for unique attacks. He causes a flaming radial shockwave to erupt by planting both rods on the ground. Taishi Ci also thrust both rods forward to release a funnel of wind that deals devastating damage.

Zhou Tai

Name: Zhou Tai
Faction: Sun Jian’s Forces
Weapon: Curved Sword & Alternate Curved Sword

Zhou Tai is a loyal warrior and vassal to Sun Quan. He is a fan-favorite character who is known for his quiet demeanor and ability to assess situations calmly. He is known for using his body as a shield to protect Sun Quan during the battle of Hefei. Zhou Tai is affiliated with the curved sword and alternate curved sword. He delivers a series of multiple round slashes in a row while hopping forth continuously. He also generates several smaller slashes to daze enemies.

Dong Zhuo

Name: Dong Zhuo
Faction: Other
Weapon: Flail

Dong Zhuo is well known for effectively forcing himself to be the de facto leader of the land by dwindling the Han Dynasty’s influence. He is an imperial general who took advantage of the turmoil of the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Dong Zhuo is affiliated with the flail for unique attacks. Dong Zhuo rotates the flail overhead repeatedly before sending it out to daze close enemies in the surroundings. He also performs a sumo stomp that causes poison sludge to radially splash around the area.

Diaochan

Name: Diaochan
Faction: Other
Weapon: Chain Whip

Diaochan is a dancing maiden who wants to destroy Dong Zhuo. She is one of Wang Yun’s dancing servants who used her beauty to turn both of her lovers against one another. Diaochan is affiliated with the chain whip. Diaochan does a twirling dance while enveloped in a whirlwind to knock down the enemies. He also lands a leftward slash followed by several butterfly kicks and low circular swipes.

Zhang Jiao

Name: Zhang Jiao
Faction: Other
Weapon: Shaman rod

Zhang Jiao is a leader of the Yellow Turban Rebellion. He is a talented scholar who could become appointed to a court position. Zhang Jiao also worked with the Mystic army to bring down the escaped prisoners of the mystical realm. Zhang Jiao is affiliated with the shaman rod for unique attacks. He points staff upward as multiple fireballs rain down on the ground. He also raises Shaman’s rod horizontally to summon three firebirds rising from the ground.

Yuan Shao

Name: Yuan Shao
Faction: Other
Weapon: Extension Blade

Yuan Shao is a nobleman and warlord who fought against Cao Cao in the Battle of Guandu. He raised a large army to fight against the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Yuan Shao is affiliated with the extension blade. Yuan Shao juggles enemies into the air with several upward jabs. He releases quick criss-crossing slashes back and forth while running forward continuously.

Lu Bu

Name: Lu Bu
Faction: Other
Weapon: Halberd
Battle Arts:
Force Quake
Defiant Shockstorm
[Sp.] Boundless Launch
Dance of the Demon

Lu Bu is a general of the late Han Dynasty who is infamous for his many betrayals in the central plains. His trademarks in the Dynasty Warriors series are his high stats. Lu Bu is affiliated with the halberd for unique attacks. Lu Bu mows down the foes by charging at high speed to fling them into the air. He also launches a horizontal swipe to the right, producing a strong quake by stomping the ground.

Chen Gong

Name: Chen Gong
Faction: Other
Weapon: Chain and Sickle

Chen Gong is a military strategist who is known for his humorous attitude and willingness to make sacrifices to achieve his goals. He was a generic NPC since its fourth installment before his playable appearance in the Dynasty Warriors series. Chen Gong is affiliated with the Chain and Sickle. Chen Gong leaps back in the air before sending the sickle down to the ground, creating a large icicle. He also attacks enemies below by rotating the sickle around in a slanted overhead.

FAQs About All Characters in Dynasty Warriors: Origin

How many Characters are there in Dynasty Warriors: Origins?

There are 45 characters in Dynasty Warriors: Origins that you can increase a Bond Level with, but only 9 can join you on the battlefield.

Can I control the companions in Dynasty Warriors: Origins?

Yes, you can directly control your companions by switching to them and unleashing their unique attacks.

How to get Lu Bu as the companion?

Complete the campaign to get Lu Bu as your companion in the game.

Looking For More?

Thank you for reading the All Characters in Dynasty Warriors: Origins guide. We provide the latest news and create guides for Baldur’s Gate 3, Starfield, ARK Survival Ascended, and more. Also, watch Deltia play games on Twitch or visit his YouTube channel!