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- How To Unlock Your First Steed in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
- How To Enhance Your Mount in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
- How To Change Mounts in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Dynasty Warriors: Origins lacks a dedicated sprint button; your character automatically sprints after a few running steps. While sprinting offers decent speed, traversing large battlefields to rescue officers and secure victory often requires faster travel.
This is where your mount comes in, summonable at any time in the overworld or during battles. You can even engage in combat from horseback for swift hit-and-run tactics. Here's how to acquire your first horse, improve its abilities, and switch between different steeds.
How To Unlock Your First Steed in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Your initial mount is a free gift! After completing the second major battle, "Test Of Zheng Fei," in Chapter 1, a merchant appears in the overworld. You'll likely encounter him on your route to the Battle Of Guangzong, northeast of Wan Castle but before reaching the camp. He's standing near his horse. Simply speak to him to receive your free steed; it's automatically equipped.
Summon your horse by pressing down on the left joystick (console) or V (keyboard).
How To Enhance Your Mount in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Your horse gains experience points (XP) based on completed missions, even if you don't actively ride it. XP is earned from missions and main story battles, but not skirmishes. Missions are indicated by a red diamond with a soldier icon. The XP your horse receives depends on battle duration and how much you ride and charge into enemies. Leveling up unlocks unique buffs for each horse at specific level intervals.
How To Change Mounts in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Your starting horse is automatically equipped, but you can acquire and equip others. Manage your mounts in the Battle Preparation menu; it's the last option on the left. Each horse possesses unique advantages; some are inherently faster or superior. Consider switching to optimize your performance. To obtain new mounts, fully pacify a region. A new horse will then be available as a reward at a nearby waypoint.
