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Discover all of the weapons you use to gain ranks and proficiency in Dynasty Warriors: Origins, with all their bonuses and Battle Arts explained!
Weapons are essentially classes in Dynasty Warriors Origins. You start with the Sword and progress through the campaign, unlocking new weapons, new battle arts (abilities), and ranks (passives). This guide gives you all the rank bonuses for each weapon and what they unlock.
Weapons Ranks in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Weapon Proficiency is essentially experience gained after each battle. All weapons gain proficiency; however, the weapon you have equipped will level faster. Moreover, you use portable (consumable) items, accessories, and weapon traits to increase proficiency gains further. You can see your experience proficiency bar in the grey lower left of your User Interface with a weapon icon.
You should swap and use multiple weapons to increase your ranks evenly. Ranks unlock passive bonuses, battle arts, and combos. Most importantly, it allows you to get better skills (passives); therefore, experiment with each weapon when possible. You will initially only see nine weapons and eight ranks per weapon. However, after you beat the game post-game, content unlocks more ranks and one additional weapon, the Halberd.
Below, we list all the weapons and their rank bonuses in Dynasty Warriors Origins.
1. Sword
The best sword rank unlock is special attack combos. Specifically, gaining additional special attacks combined with normal and strong attacks helps keep enemies in the air. The Shadowless Blade battle art is very powerful, low-cost cost and helpful.
“A different strong attack will be performed depending on the number of normal attacks leading into it. A standard weapon that is effective in any situation.”
Below are all the rank bonuses for the Sword weapon in Dynasty Warriors Origins:
| Sword Ranks | Rank Name | Rank Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Extends the normal attack combo to [Normal Attack]x6 |
| 2nd Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Enables the use of [Normal Attack]x4 [Strong Attack] and [Normal Attack]x5 [Strong Attack] |
| 3rd Rank | [Sp.] Absconding Slash | Deliver a single slash and then move back quickly. [Sp.] Able to stop certain attacks and stagger the enemy. |
| 4th Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Increases the number of slashes from [Normal Attack]x2 [Strong Attack] and Broadens the attack area for [Normal Attack]x3 [Strong Attack] |
| 5th Rank | Shadowless Blade | Spin around while swinging your sword, generating a whirlwind in front of you to strike the enemy. |
| 6th Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Allows a follow-up attack to be executed by pressing [Strong Attack] after a strong attack. |
| 7th Rank | Shadow Dance | Use Magic to generate a shadow of yourself. The Shadow will unleash a series of moves which send enemies within a large area flying. |
| 8th Rank | Attack Amplifier | Boost Attack Strength by 10. |
| 9th Rank | Health Enhancer | Boost Health by 20. |
| 10th Rank | Defense Fortifier | Boost Defense Strength by 10. |
Rank 1 – Additional Special Attack
Extends the normal attack combo to [Normal Attack]x6
Rank 2 – Additional Special Attack
Enables the use of [Normal Attack]x4 [Heavy Attack] and [Normal Attack]x5 [Heavy Attack]
Rank 3 – [Sp.] Absconding Slash
Deliver a single slash and then move back quickly.
[Sp.] Able to stop certain attacks and stagger the enemy.
Master (80) – Makes Battle Arts more powerful and more effective.
Rank 4 – Additional Special Attacks
Increases the number of slashes from [Normal Attack]x2 [Heavy Attack] and broadens the attack area for [Normal Attack]x3 [Heavy Attack]
Rank 5 – Shadowless Blade
Spin around while swinging your sword, generating a whirlwind in front of you to strike the enemy.
Master (200) – Makes Battle Arts more powerful and more effective.
Rank 6 – Additional Special Attacks
Allows a follow-up attack to be executed by pressing [Strong Attack] after a strong attack.
Rank 7 – Shadow Dance
Use Magic to generate a shadow of yourself. The Shadow will unleash a series of moves which send enemies within a large area flying.
Master (40) – Reduces damage taken and prevents staggering while using Battle Arts.
Rank 8 – Attack Amplifier
Boost Attack Strength by 10.
Rank 9 – Health Enhancer
Boost Health by 20.
Rank 10 – Defense Fortifier
Boost Defense Strength by 10.
2. Spear
The best spear rank unlock is Rank Dragon Flash Battle Art. The ability gives you a knock-up attack and helps land combos with your spear.
“An easy-to-use weapon with a wide reach. Best used by combining three hit strong attacks with any other strong attack, such as evasion, blocking, and aerial attacks, based on the situation.”
Below are all the rank bonuses for the Spear weapon in Dynasty Warriors Origins:
| Spear Ranks | Rank Name | Rank Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Extends the normal attack combo to [Normal Attack]x6 |
| 2nd Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Enables the use of [Block]+[Strong Attack] and [Movement]+[Strong Attack] while [Evade] evading. |
| 3rd Rank | [Sp.] Aerial Assault | Jump backward and launch a shockwave. [Sp.] Able to stop certain attacks and stagger the enemy. |
| 4th Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Allows [Block]+[Strong Attack] and [Movement]+[Strong Attack] while [Evade] evading to be changed into charged attacks by holding [Strong Attack]. |
| 5th Rank | Dance of the Whirlwind | Swing your spear to generate a whirlwind around you. Enemies within a large area will be gradually pulled in. |
| 6th Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Allows more thrusts to be dealt from [Strong Attack]x3 by pressing [Strong Attack] repeatedly. |
| 7th Rank | Dragon Flash | Launch a shockwave with a powerful thrust, sending your enemies within a large area in front of you flying. |
| 8th Rank | Attack Amplifier | Boost Attack Strength by 10. |
| 9th Rank | Health Enhancer | Boost Health by 20. |
| 10th Rank | Defense Fortifier | Boost Defense Strength by 10. |
Rank 1 – Additional Special Attack
Extends the normal attack combo to [Normal Attack]x6
Rank 2 – Additional Special Attack
Enables the use of [Block]+[Strong Attack] and [Movement]+[Strong Attack] while [Evade] evading.
Rank 3 – [Sp.] Aerial Assault
Jump backward and launch a shockwave.
[Sp.] Able to stop certain attacks and stagger the enemy.
Master (80) – Reduces damage taken and prevents staggering while using Battle Arts.
Rank 4 – Additional Special Attacks
Allows [Block]+[Strong Attack] and [Movement]+[Strong Attack] while [Evade] evading to be changed into charged attacks by holding [Strong Attack].
Rank 5 – Dance of the Whirlwind
Swing your spear to generate a whirlwind around you. Enemies within a large area will be gradually pulled in.
Master (40) – Makes Battle Arts more powerful and more effective.
Rank 6 – Additional Special Attacks
Allows more thrusts to be dealt from [Strong Attack]x3 by pressing [Strong Attack] repeatedly.
Rank 7 – Shadow Dance
Launch a shockwave with a powerful thrust, sending your enemies within a large area in front of you flying.
Master (25) – Reduces the amount of Bravery required to activate Battle Arts.
Rank 8 – Attack Amplifier
Boost Attack Strength by 10.
Rank 9 – Health Enhancer
Boost Health by 20.
Rank 10 – Defense Fortifier
Boost Defense Strength by 10.
3. Gauntlets
The best Gauntlets rank unlock is Rank 7 Wrath of Earth battle art. This Battle Art gives you a powerful aoe damage attack in 360 radius.
“Pressing [Strong Attack] will allow you to take different stances depending on your current state. Each stance has its own unique set of attacks. Unleashing these attacks fills your body with energy, increasing the speed at which you take up a stance. This enables you to chain a variety of attacks together in a single flowing sequence.”
Below are all the rank bonuses for the Gauntlets in Dynasty Warriors Origins:
| Gauntlet Ranks | Rank Name | Rank Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Enables the use of Serpent Stance by pressing [Block]+[Strong Attack] |
| 2nd Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Enable the use of Phoenix Stance by pressing [Movement]+[Strong Attack] while [Evade] evading. |
| 3rd Rank | [Sp.] Ardent Energy Strike | Concentrate your Bravery to launch a shockwave. [Sp.] Able to stop certain attacks and stagger the enemy. |
| 4th Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Shortens the time it takes to enter a stance. |
| 5th Rank | Hurricane Kick | Unleash a series of spinning kicks, catching surrounding enemies and sending them flying. |
| 6th Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Grants the ability to deflect incoming attacks while in a stance without staggering. |
| 7th Rank | Wrath of Earth | Slam the ground with all of your strength, releasing a shockwave in every direction that launches surrounding enemies into the air. |
| 8th Rank | Attack Amplifier | Boost Attack Strength by 10. |
| 9th Rank | Health Enhancer | Boost Health by 20. |
| 10th Rank | Defense Fortifier | Boost Defense Strength by 10. |
Rank 1 – Additional Special Attack
Enables the use of Serpent Stance by pressing [Block]+[Strong Attack]
Rank 2 – Additional Special Attack
Enable the use of Phoenix Stance by pressing [Movement]+[Strong Attack] while [Evade] evading.
Rank 3 – [Sp.] Ardent Energy Strike
Concentrate your Bravery to launch a shockwave.
[Sp.] Able to stop certain attacks and stagger the enemy.
Master (80) – Reduces damage taken and prevents staggering while using Battle Arts.
Rank 4 – Additional Special Attacks
Shortens the time it takes to enter a stance.
Rank 5 – Hurricane Kick
Unleash a series of spinning kicks, catching surrounding enemies and sending them flying.
Master (70) – Increases the speed with which Battle Arts are executed.
Rank 6 – Additional Special Attacks
Grants the ability to deflect incoming attacks while in a stance without staggering.
Rank 7 – Wrath of Earth
Slam the ground with all of your strength, releasing a shockwave in every direction that launches surrounding enemies into the air.
Master (35) – Reduces the amount of Bravery required to activate Battle Arts.
Rank 8 – Attack Amplifier
Boost Attack Strength by 10.
Rank 9 – Health Enhancer
Boost Health by 20.
Rank 10 – Defense Fortifier
Boost Defense Strength by 10.
4. Wheels
The best Wheels rank unlock is rank 6, extending the timing window. The Wheels strong attack mechanic is based on activating the skill as the wheels return, which helps land your combo.
“You can throw wheels to hit distant enemies. Pressing [Strong Attack] just as you recover your wheels will significantly strengthen the next strike.”
Below are all the rank bonuses for the Wheels in Dynasty Warriors Origins:
| Wheel Ranks | Rank Name | Rank Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Enables wheel recovery in midair. |
| 2nd Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Enables the use of [Block]+[Strong Attack]. |
| 3rd Rank | Crawling Dragon | Throw your wheels upward. After a set amount of time, they will fall from above and greatly stagger the enemy. |
| 4th Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Enables the use [Movement]+[Strong Attack] while [Evade] evading. |
| 5th Rank | Flying Spirit Wave | Throw a number of wheels one after another. Performing this move just as you recover a wheel increases the number of wheels thrown. |
| 6th Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Extends the window of time for pressing [Strong Attack] during a wheel recovery. |
| 7th Rank | Flying Lotus Gambit | Throw a number of wheels one after another. All thrown wheels will return to you. |
| 8th Rank | Attack Amplifier | Boost Attack Strength by 10. |
| 9th Rank | Health Enhancer | Boost Health by 20. |
| 10th Rank | Defense Fortifier | Boost Defense Strength by 10. |
Rank 1 – Additional Special Attack
Enables wheel recovery in midair.
Rank 2 – Additional Special Attack
Enables the use of [Block]+[Strong Attack]
Rank 3 – Crawling Dragon
Throw your wheels upward. After a set amount of time, they will fall from above and greatly stagger the enemy.
Master (100) – Makes Battle Arts more powerful and more effective.
Rank 4 – Additional Special Attacks
Enables the use [Movement]+[Strong Attack] while [Evade] evading.
Rank 5 – Flying Spirit Wave
Throw a number of wheels one after another. Performing this move just as you recover a wheel increases the number of wheels thrown.
Master (50) – Makes Battle Arts more powerful and more effective.
Rank 6 – Additional Special Attacks
Extends the window of time for pressing [Strong Attack] during a wheel recovery.
Rank 7 – Flying Lotus Gambit
Throw a number of wheels one after another. All thrown wheels will return to you.
Master (35) – Reduces the amount of Bravery required to activate Battle Arts.
Rank 8 – Attack Amplifier
Boost Attack Strength by 10.
Rank 9 – Health Enhancer
Boost Health by 20.
Rank 10 – Defense Fortifier
Boost Defense Strength by 10.
5. Podao
The best Podao rank unlock is rank 3, granting Bounding Earth Strike Battle Art. This Battle Art is one of the strongest for the weapon and hits officers hard and destroys fortitude.
“Hold [Strong Attack] to unleash a two-part charged attack. The greater the charge, the stronger and more wide-ranged the attack will be. You can move around while charging to control your distance from the enemy.”
Below are all the rank bonuses for the Podao in Dynasty Warriors Origins:
| Podaos Rank | Rank Name | Rank Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Enables the use of [Block]+[Strong Attack] and [Movement]+[Strong Attack] while [Evade] evading. These attacks can be charged by holding [Strong Attack]. |
| 2nd Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Grants the ability to dash by pressing [Evade] while charging an attack. |
| 3rd Rank | Bounding Earth Strike | Step on an enemy to jump up and then slam your podao against the ground. The resulting shockwave will send enemies flying. |
| 4th Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Allows [Strong Attack]x2 and [Strong Attack]x3 to be charged by holding [Strong Attack]. |
| 5th Rank | Sharp Fang Flurry | Perform a flurry of forward slashes in a concentrated manner to form a powerful attack. |
| 6th Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Dealing damage by dashing or other means while charging an attack will shorten that attack’s charge time. |
| 7th Rank | Ardent Aura Slash | Infuse your Bravery into your podao and then unleash it. Charging the attack will increase its strength and range. |
| 8th Rank | Attack Amplifier | Boost Attack Strength by 10. |
| 9th Rank | Health Enhancer | Boost Health by 20. |
| 10th Rank | Defense Fortifier | Boost Defense Strength by 10. |
Rank 1 – Additional Special Attack
Enables the use of [Block]+[Strong Attack] and [Movement]+[Strong Attack] while [Evade] evading. These attacks can be charged by holding [Strong Attack].
Rank 2 – Additional Special Attack
Grants the ability to dash by pressing [Evade] while charging an attack.
Rank 3 – Bounding Earth Strike
Step on an enemy to jump up and then slam your padao against the ground. The resulting shockwave will send enemies flying.
Master (70) – Increases the speed with which Battle Arts are executed.
Rank 4 – Additional Special Attacks
Allows [Strong Attack]x2 and [Strong Attack]x3 to be charged by holding [Strong Attack].
Rank 5 – Sharp Fang Flurry
Perform a flurry of forward slashes in a concentrated manner to form a powerful attack.
Master (40) – Makes Battle Arts more powerful and more effective.
Rank 6 – Additional Special Attacks
Dealing damage by dashing or other means while charging an attack will shorten that attack’s charge time.
Rank 7 – Ardent Aura Slash
Infuse your Bravery into your podao and then unleash it. Charging the attack will increase its strength and range.
Master (30) – Reduces the amount of Bravery required to activate Battle Arts.
Rank 8 – Attack Amplifier
Boost Attack Strength by 10.
Rank 9 – Health Enhancer
Boost Health by 20.
Rank 10 – Defense Fortifier
Boost Defense Strength by 10.
6. Staff
The best Staff rank unlock is rank one block and strong attack. This combo can be used to knock enemies in the air, leaving them vulnerable to free damage.
“Hold [Strong Attack] to perform strong attacks continuously. A weapon that allows for quick movements, enabling you to overwhelm enemies with well-timed strong attacks.”
Below are all the rank bonuses for the Staff in Dynasty Warriors Origins:
| Staff Ranks | Rank Name | Rank Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Enables the use of [Block]+[Strong Attack]. |
| 2nd Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Enables the use of [Movement]+[Strong Attack] while [Evade] evading. |
| 3rd Rank | [Sp.] Chaotic Flurry | Move forward while swinging your staff. Can also be performed in midair. [Sp.] Able to stop certain attacks and stagger the enemy. |
| 4th Rank | Additional Special Attacks | When attacking continuously by holding [Strong Attack], the attack power increases depending on how long the attacks hit the enemy. |
| 5th Rank | Souring Sky Dance | Sweep at surrounding enemies while spinning and then jump up. Can also be performed in midair. |
| 6th Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Increases the speed of continuous attacks executed by holding [Strong Attack]. |
| 7th Rank | Thrashing Inferno Sweep | Move forward while swinging your staff. Holding the button increases the number of attacks. Enemies caught in the large attack area will be sent flying. |
| 8th Rank | Attack Amplifier | Boost Attack Strength by 10. |
| 9th Rank | Health Enhancer | Boost Health by 20. |
| 10th Rank | Defense Fortifier | Boost Defense Strength by 10. |
Rank 1 – Additional Special Attack
Enables the use of [Block]+[Strong Attack].
Rank 2 – Additional Special Attack
Enables the use of [Movement]+[Strong Attack] while [Evade] evading.
Rank 3 – [Sp.] Chaotic Flurry
Move forward while swinging your staff. Can also be performed in midair.
[Sp.] Able to stop certain attacks and stagger the enemy.
Master (80) – Increases the speed with which Battle Arts are executed.
Rank 4 – Additional Special Attacks
When attacking continuously by holding [Strong Attack], the attack power increases depending on how long the attacks hit the enemy.
Rank 5 – Soaring Sky Dance
Sweep at surrounding enemies while spinning and then jump up. Can also be performed in midair.
Master (70) – Increases the speed with which Battle Arts are executed.
Rank 6 – Additional Special Attacks
Increases the speed of continuous attacks executed by holding [Strong Attack].
Rank 7 – Thrashing Inferno Sweep
Move forward while swinging your staff. Holding the button increases the number of attacks. Enemies caught in the large attack area will be sent flying.
Master (70) – Reduces the amount of Bravery required to activate Battle Arts.
Rank 8 – Attack Amplifier
Boost Attack Strength by 10.
Rank 9 – Health Enhancer
Boost Health by 20.
Rank 10 – Defense Fortifier
Boost Defense Strength by 10.
7. Twin Pikes
The best Twin Pikes rank unlock is rank 6, making your strong attack combo more effective. The gameplay is planting your weapons in the ground, knocking enemies airborne, and then finishing the combo with 3x strong attacks.
“Repeatedly press [Strong Attack] right after a strong attack to turn it into a sequence of attacks. A well-times [Strong Attack] at the end of the sequence will bolster the final blow.”
Below are all the rank bonuses for the Twin Pikes weapon in Dynasty Warriors Origins:
| Twin Pikes Ranks | Rank Name | Rank Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Enables the use of [Block]+[Strong Attack]. Pressing [Strong Attack] repeatedly will execute a combo. |
| 2nd Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Enables the use of [Movement]+[Strong Attack] while [Evade] evading. Pressing [Strong Attack] repeatedly will execute a combo. |
| 3rd Rank | Roaring Maelstrom | Swing your twin pikes to generate a tornado that engulfs all in its path. At the end, it sends everything it has engulfed flying. |
| 4th Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Increases Attack Speed when pressing [Strong Attack] repeatedly. |
| 5th Rank | Shadow Rush | Charge at high speed and slam into enemies. Holding the button increases the number of charges, while a well-timed button press at the end increases the strength of the attack. |
| 6th Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Makes the finishing move at the end of a combo more powerful when the final [Strong Attack] is pressed at the right time. |
| 7th Rank | Sky Sunder | Jump up and fling your pikes, sending enemies with a large area flying on impact. A well-timed button press at the end increases the strength of the attack. |
| 8th Rank | Attack Amplifier | Boost Attack Strength by 10. |
| 9th Rank | Health Enhancer | Boost Health by 20. |
| 10th Rank | Defense Fortifier | Boost Defense Strength by 10. |
Rank 1 – Additional Special Attack
Enables the use of [Block]+[Strong Attack]. Pressing [Strong Attack] repeatedly will execute a combo.
Rank 2 – Additional Special Attack
Enables the use of [Movement]+[Strong Attack] while [Evade] evading. Pressing [Strong Attack] repeatedly will execute a combo.
Rank 3 – Roaring Maelstrom
Swing your twin pikes to generate a tornado that engulfs all in its path. At the end, it sends everything it has engulfed flying.
Master (50) – Makes Battle Arts more powerful and more effective.
Rank 4 – Additional Special Attacks
Increases Attack Speed when pressing [Strong Attack] repeatedly.
Rank 5 – Soaring Sky Dance
Sweep at surrounding enemies while spinning and then jump up. Can also be performed in midair.
Master (100) – Reduces damage taken and prevents staggering while using Battle Arts.
Rank 6 – Additional Special Attacks
Makes the finishing move at the end of a combo more powerful when the final [Strong Attack] is pressed at the right time.
Rank 7 – Sky Sunder
Jump up and fling your pikes, sending enemies with a large area flying on impact. A well-timed button press at the end increases the strength of the attack.
Master (25) – Reduces the amount of Bravery required to activate Battle Arts.
Rank 8 – Attack Amplifier
Boost Attack Strength by 10.
Rank 9 – Health Enhancer
Boost Health by 20.
Rank 10 – Defense Fortifier
Boost Defense Strength by 10.
8. Lance
“Repeatedly press [Strong Attack] right after a strong attack to turn it into a sequence of attacks. A well-times [Strong Attack] at the end of the sequence will bolster the final blow.”
Below are all the rank bonuses for the Lance weapon in Dynasty Warriors Origins:
| Lance Ranks | Rank Name | Rank Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Enables the use of [Block]+[Strong Attack]. |
| 2nd Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Enables the use of [Movement]+[Strong Attack] while [Evade] evading. |
| 3rd Rank | Relentless Charge | Charge with your lance at the ready, catching enemies in your path and sending them flying. |
| 4th Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Enables the use of [Strong Attack]x2 and [Strong Attack]x3. |
| 5th Rank | Crushing Earth Gambit | Dig into the earth with your lance and launch it upward, causing debris to rain down and strike enemies. Debris will also hit you but can be endured. |
| 6th Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Increases recovery speed for damage taken during endured attacks. |
| 7th Rank | Vengeful Stormquake | If you endure enemy attacks while swinging the lance, your final blow will be strengthened. Holidng the button increases the number of attacks. |
| 8th Rank | Attack Amplifier | Boost Attack Strength by 10. |
| 9th Rank | Health Enhancer | Boost Health by 20. |
| 10th Rank | Defense Fortifier | Boost Defense Strength by 10. |
Rank 1 – Additional Special Attack
Enables the use of [Block]+[Strong Attack].
Rank 2 – Additional Special Attack
Enables the use of [Movement]+[Strong Attack] while [Evade] evading.
Rank 3 – Relentless Charge
Charge with your lance at the ready, catching enemies in your path and sending them flying.
Master (70) – Increases the speed with which Battle Arts are executed.
Rank 4 – Additional Special Attacks
Enables the use of [Strong Attack]x2 and [Strong Attack]x3.
Rank 5 – Crushing Earth Gambit
Dig into the earth with your lance and launch it upward, causing debris to rain down and strike enemies. Debris will also hit you but can be endured.
Master – Reduces damage taken and prevents staggering while using Battle Arts.
Rank 6 – Additional Special Attacks
Increases recovery speed for damage taken during endured attacks.
Rank 7 – Vengeful Stormquake
If you endure enemy attacks while swinging the lance, your final blow will be strengthened. Holidng the button increases the number of attacks.
Master (100) – Reduces damage taken and prevents staggering while using Battle Arts.
Rank 8 – Attack Amplifier
Boost Attack Strength by 10.
Rank 9 – Health Enhancer
Boost Health by 20.
Rank 10 – Defense Fortifier
Boost Defense Strength by 10.
9. Crescent Blade
The best Crescent Blade rank unlock is rank four additional power up levels. The Crescent Blade weapons benefits from holding charged strong attacks, and this will make the mechanic overall more powerful.
“Can be used to unleash unrelenting attacks by connecting normal attacks to strong ones and strong attacks to normal ones. Hit enemies repeatedly to enter a strengthened state which increases the range and strength of charged attacks.”
Below are all the rank bonuses for the Crescent Blade weapon in Dynasty Warriors Origins:
| Crescent Blade Ranks | Rank Name | Rank Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Enables the use of [Block]+[Strong Attack]. |
| 2nd Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Enables the use of [Movement]+[Strong Attack] while [Evade] evading. |
| 3rd Rank | Star Sunder Clash | Take wide swings with your crescent blade and slash powerfully. The number of slashes increases at a higher upgrade level. |
| 4th Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Further increases the number of power-up levels. |
| 5th Rank | [Sp.] Relentless Whirl Slash | Slash at enemies while spinning around. Holding the button increases the number of attacks. [Sp.] Able to stop certain attacks and stagger the enemy. |
| 6th Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Makes powering up easier. |
| 7th Rank | Great Mountain Throw | Muster up an enormous amount of Bravery to launch a palm strike and a shockwave. Sends enemies within a large area flying. |
| 8th Rank | Attack Amplifier | Boost Attack Strength by 10. |
| 9th Rank | Health Enhancer | Boost Health by 20. |
| 10th Rank | Defense Fortifier | Boost Defense Strength by 10. |
Rank 1 – Additional Special Attack
Enables the use of [Block]+[Strong Attack].
Rank 2 – Additional Special Attack
Enables the use of [Movement]+[Strong Attack] while [Evade] evading.
Rank 3 – Star Sunder Slash
Take wide swings with your crescent blade and slash powerfully. The number of slashes increases at a higher upgrade level.
Master (100) – Reduces damage taken and prevents staggering while using Battle Arts.
Rank 4 – Additional Special Attacks
Further increases the number of power-up levels.
Rank 5 – [Sp.] Relentless Whirl Slash
Slash at enemies while spinning around. Holding the button increases the number of attacks.
[Sp.] Able to stop certain attacks and stagger the enemy.
Master (80) – Increases the speed with which Battle Arts are executed.
Rank 6 – Additional Special Attacks
Makes powering up easier.
Rank 7 – Great Mountain Throw
Muster up an enormous amount of Bravery to launch a palm strike and a shockwave. Sends enemies within a large area flying.
Master (25) – Reduces the amount of Bravery required to activate Battle Arts.
Rank 8 – Attack Amplifier
Boost Attack Strength by 10.
Rank 9 – Health Enhancer
Boost Health by 20.
Rank 10 – Defense Fortifier
Boost Defense Strength by 10.
10. Halberd
The best Halberd rank unlock is Dance with Demon battle art. The battle arts is the most powerful in the game, single handedly destroying officers with a high bravery cost.
“A different strong attack will be performed depending on the number of normal attacks leading into it. Also enables a combo of six strong attacks. You will be able to quickly perform a charge attack immediately after a strong attack.”
Below are all the rank bonuses for the Halberd weapon in Dynasty Warriors Origins:
| Halberd Ranks | Rank Name | Rank Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Enables the use of [Block]+[Strong Attack] and [Movement]+[Strong Attack] while [Evade] evading. |
| 2nd Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Allows [Block]+[Strong Attack] and [Movement]+[Strong Attack] while [Evade] evading to be charged by holding [Strong Attack]. |
| 3rd Rank | Force Quake | Focus your energy into your halberd, increasing your Attack Power and Attack Speed for a set amount of time by consuming your own Health. |
| 4th Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Generates a shockwave when charged attacks are performed following strong attacks. |
| 5th Rank | Sky Blaze | Jump up to slash enemies in the air. Can also be performed from midair. The higher up the attack is performed, the greater the strength of the final strike. |
| 6th Rank | Additional Special Attacks | Generates a shockwave when dodging with [Evade]. |
| 7th Rank | Dance of the Demon | Swing your halberd around, unleashing a devastating sequence of attacks. Inflicts great damage to enemies within a large area. |
| 8th Rank | Attack Amplifier | Boost Attack Strength by 10. |
| 9th Rank | Health Enhancer | Boost Health by 20. |
| 10th Rank | Defense Fortifier | Boost Defense Strength by 10. |
Rank 1 – Additional Special Attack
Enables the use of [Block]+[Strong Attack] and [Movement]+[Strong Attack] while [Evade] evading.
Rank 2 – Additional Special Attack
Allows [Block]+[Strong Attack] and [Movement]+[Strong Attack] while [Evade] evading to be charged by holding [Strong Attack].
Rank 3 – Force Quake
Focus your energy into your halberd, increasing your Attack Power and Attack Speed for a set amount of time by consuming your own Health.
Master (100) – Increases the speed with which Battle Arts are executed.
Rank 4 – Additional Special Attacks
Generates a shockwave when charged attacks are performed following strong attacks.
Rank 5 – Sky Blaze
Jump up to slash enemies in the air. Can also be performed from midair. The higher up the attack is performed, the greater the strength of the final strike.
Master (70) – Makes Battle Arts more powerful and more effective.
Rank 6 – Additional Special Attacks
Generates a shockwave when dodging with [Evade].
Rank 7 – Dance of the Demon
Swing your halberd around, unleashing a devastating sequence of attacks. Inflicts great damage to enemies within a large area.
Master (35) – Reduces the amount of Bravery required to activate Battle Arts.
Rank 8 – Attack Amplifier
Boost Attack Strength by 10.
Rank 9 – Health Enhancer
Boost Health by 20.
Rank 10 – Defense Fortifier
Boost Defense Strength by 10.
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