All Weapon Traits in Dynasty Warriors: Origins Listed

Discover all of the possible traits your weapon can have and how to reforge in our Dynasty Warriors: Origins Traits Listed guide!

In the Dynasty Warriors series, the variety of weapons available to each character provides a unique playstyle and tactical approach to combat. Dynasty Warriors: Origins takes this diversity even further by introducing an array of weapon traits that can boost attack damage and abilities. These traits improve how each weapon functions in battle, granting your fighter additional strength and power.

In this article, we’ll break down and list all the weapon traits found in Dynasty Warriors: Origins, giving you a deeper understanding of how these attributes can be leveraged to maximize your performance on the battlefield. Whether you’re a seasoned warrior or new to the series, this guide will help you understand the strengths and weaknesses of each weapon trait and how to harness their full potential in your quest for victory.

Weapons Traits in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

In Dynasty Warriors: Origins, all weapons can have weapon traits, which are features that can boost attack power, Battle Art, Mosou Attacks, drops, and more. To view the traits on any weapon, open up your character screen and choose the Equipment tab. Then, select Weapon to see not only the weapon you have currently equipped but a list of all weapons in your inventory.

Additionally, when looking at that list you can see at a glance how many traits each weapon has. The number of diamonds listed underneath the weapon name corresponds to the number of traits it has. Furthermore, weapons can have up to six trait slots at maximum.

Moreover, all weapons sold in the Shop will have set traits that are static and predictable. They are the same for each weapon type at each weapon grade. However, the traits found on dropped weapons are random. Generally, in Dynasty Warriors: Origins, dropped weapons are more powerful and will have more traits.

Significantly, you cannot change the traits on your weapons until after you have beaten the game for the first time. After you have completed the main campaign, new features will unlock. This includes the ‘Reforge’ option, which will appear on the same screen as the Weapon Shop. There, you will have the option to change your weapon traits.

Trait Rarity in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Traits in Dynasty Warriors: Origins will occur in four different levels or rarities. These can be distinguished by their color and/or icon:

• Uncommon: Dark Grey color, with a single, faded diamond outline.
• Common: Pale grey or blue color, white double diamond outline.
• Rare: Red color, with a single diamond outline.
• Epic: Yellow color, with a latticed diamond outline.

Nearly all of the ‘Boosts (attack type) strength’ traits will have a percentage amount attached to them. The amount of this percentage is random, within a small number range. Furthermore, the higher the trait rarity, the higher the number range can climb.

Our lists of all DWO weapon traits below are a work in progress as we continue to investigate percentage ranges.

All Epic Weapon Traits in DWO

Epic traits in Dynasty Warriors: Origins are distinguishable by their yellow color, and intricate lines along the diamond outline. They are the most desirable of weapon traits, with higher percentages and drop rates. Furthermore, there is one special epic trait, which can only be found on Training Weapons purchased in the weapons shop.

• Increases Proficiency gained by 30%, but allows enemies to break your guard. (Training Weapons Only)

These training weapons are Grade 6 and will cost at least 100,000 gold to purchase. It is the only way to get this particular epic trait and is intended for leveling your weapon proficiency at end game.

The following is a list of all Epic weapon traits available in Dynasty Warriors: Origins:

• Boosts normal attack strength by 10%.
• Boosts strong attack strength by 10%.
• Boosts Musou Gauge by 7-10%
• Boosts damage to Wushu when attacking officers by 5-10%.
• Grants a very small chance of generating a whirlwind when attacking.
• Grants a 10% chance of not draining the Bravery Gauge when activating a Battle Art.
• Increases the drop rate of weapons.
• Obtain a small amount of Bravery upon defeating an officer.

All Rare Weapon Traits in DWO

Rare traits in Dynasty Warriors: Origins are distinguishable by their red color and single white diamond outline. They are the second most desirable weapon traits, with moderate percentages and drop rates.

The following is a list of all Rare weapon traits available in Dynasty Warriors: Origins:

• Boosts normal attack strength by 7-10%.
• Boosts strong attack strength by 8-10%.
• Boosts damage to soldiers by 12-20%.
• Boosts damage to officers by 7-9%.
• Boosts Battle Art strength by 7-10%.
• Boosts Bravery gained during parries by 7-10%.
• Boosts Musou Attack strength by 13-20%.
• Boosts Attack by 30% for a limited time when you successfully perform a perfect evade.
• Extends the input window for parries.

All Uncommon Weapon Traits in DWO

Uncommon traits in Dynasty Warriors: Origins are distinguishable by their light grey/faint blue color and partial double-white diamond outline. Many of the uncommon weapon traits provide helpful utility bonuses, like the possibility of meat bun drops, and increasing the opportunity for Perfect Evades.

The following is a list of all Uncommon weapon traits available in Dynasty Warriors: Origins:

• Boosts assault strength by 10%.
• Boosts Bravery gained by 7-10%.
• Boosts Bravery gained during parries by 9%.
• Boosts Defense Strength by 20% at Winning morale or higher.
• Extends the input window for Perfect Evades.
• Grants a very small chance of obtaining a meat bun from a defeated enemy.
• Increases the amount of Bravery gained when you successfully perform a perfect evade.
• Reduces the charge time for strong attacks by 33%.

All Common Weapon Traits in DWO

Common traits in Dynasty Warriors: Origins are distinguishable by their dark grey color and single white diamond outline. These are traits that you will find on all weapon types at all grade levels. The percentage ranges will start quite low and rarely go above 10% at best.

The following is a list of all Common weapon traits available in Dynasty Warriors: Origins.

• Boosts assault strength by 10%.
• Boosts normal attack strength by 3-5%.
• Boosts strong attack strength by 3-5%
• Boosts charged strong attack strength by 10-15%.
• Boosts damage to soldiers by 7-10%.
• Boosts damage to officers by 3-5%.
• Boosts Battle Art strength by 3-9%.
• Boosts Mosou Attack strength by 7-10%.
• Boosts damage dealt by 10%, but reduces your Defense by 5%.
• Boosts Defense Strength by 20% at Winning morale or higher.
• Enables you to dash in midair with a command.
• Extends the input window for Perfect Evades.
• Grants a very small chance of obtaining a meat bun from a defeated enemy.
• Increases drop rate of Nectar Water.
• Repel enemy arrows when attacking.

Reforging Weapon Traits in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

The Reforging system in Dynasty Warriors: Origins allows you to change the traits on your weapon, however, you can only Reforge after beating the main campaign for the first time. After completing the game once, on a second playthrough, the Reforge option will be available to you. You can find it on the same screen as the Weapons Shop.

Next, after clicking on Reforge, you will see a list of all your available weapons. Choose the weapon you wish to modify, then select ‘Reforge Traits’.

Then, the next screen will show you the weapon you are reforging traits to on the far right. On the left is a list of all the weapons of the exact same name. In Dynasty Warriors: Origins, weapon traits can only be exchanged between weapons of the exact same type and grade.

From this list, choose the weapon with a trait you wish to reforge. Once selected, you will be able to go down the list of traits and choose the one you wish to put on your main weapon. You can only take reforge one trait per weapon! Furthermore, the process of reforging will destroy the weapon you take the trait from, so choose carefully.

Once you have selected the trait you wish to change, the UI will show that trait moved over to your main weapon. You can choose which trait slot to put the reforged trait onto. Again, choose carefully because you will lose that original trait.

Finally, once you have selected a slot, the new trait will be placed on your main weapon. The secondary weapon will be destroyed and the old trait will be removed.

FAQs about Traits in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

What are weapon traits in Dynasty Warriors: Origins?

Answer: Weapon traits in Dynasty Warriors: Origins are bonuses that can increase your attack power, Bravery generation, boost drop rates, or offer other utility bonuses. You can have one to six traits on a weapon, depending on its Grade level.

How many trait rarity levels are there in DWO?

Answer: There are four levels of rarities or traits in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. These include yellow/epic traits, red/rare traits, blue/uncommon, and grey/common traits.

Can you change weapon traits in Dynasty Warriors: Origins?

Answer: You can only change the traits on your weapons after you have beaten the main campaign for the first time. That will unlock the Reforge option, which you can use to swap and change traits on weapons of the exact same name.

What is the best weapon trait in Dynasty Warriors: Origins?

Answer: The best weapon trait in Dynasty Warriors: Origins is the “Boosts Musou Attack strength by X%” trait.

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