Conquering Lu Bu in Dynasty Warriors: Origins: A Comprehensive Guide
The game Dynasty Warriors: Origins repeatedly warns against engaging Lu Bu, famously stating, "Among men, Lu Bu. Among horses, Red Hare. Do not pursue Lu Bu." However, defeating him offers significant rewards, including bragging rights, story progression (for Shu and Wei players in Chapter 4, Battle of Xiapi), and the game's ultimate weapon, the halberd (obtained after defeating him at Hulao Gate and in post-game). This guide details how to overcome this formidable opponent.
Preparation is Key:
Before confronting Lu Bu, optimize your equipment. A multi-hit sword to stagger him is crucial. Prioritize Battle Arts with low Bravery requirements, quick activation, and wide range (e.g., Falcon Flurry, Mad Blade Rush, Absconding Slash, Flying Dragon Slash). Essential accessories include those boosting health and defense (like Divine Bird’s Wing and Divine Turtle’s Shell). A weapon granting Bravery per Perfect Evade is highly beneficial.
Phase 1: Mounted Lu Bu
Initially, Lu Bu rides Red Hare. He charges rapidly but pauses occasionally. Exploit these pauses to unleash Battle Arts, then retreat. His attacks, excluding Red Hare's ground-pound, have limited area-of-effect, making evasion relatively easy. Once his health reaches 80%, he dismounts, initiating the next phase.
Phase 2: Lu Bu on Foot
Dismounted, Lu Bu becomes even more aggressive. His attacks are swift, and he often moves with a red aura, signifying invulnerability to stuns. Evade his charges (he typically charges in sets of three). His grab attack, while devastating, is also easily evaded.
His most dangerous move is a three-arrow volley preceded by an orange glow. Use a ranged Battle Art like Absconding Slash to counter this; close-range attacks are fatal. Maintain a charged Musou gauge for invincibility during critical moments. Aggressively attack to quickly build up your Battle Arts and deplete his Fortitude meter. Close-range combat allows for quicker reaction times to his attacks. Remember, consistent evasion is paramount.
Phase 3: Lu Bu's Musou Rage
Depleting Lu Bu's health triggers his Musou Rage, the final phase. He becomes unstaggerable and unleashes relentless attacks. The objective is to exhaust his Fortitude before he can execute his Musou attack; otherwise, the phase restarts. Utilize all available resources – Musou attacks, Battle Arts, and rapid, powerful strikes – to overcome this final hurdle.
By following these strategies, you can successfully defeat Lu Bu in Dynasty Warriors: Origins, currently available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
