In Dynasty Warriors: Origins, like its predecessors, players engage in intense combat across ancient China, ultimately choosing a warlord to align with. This guide explains faction selection.
Understanding Factions in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
The game unfolds across chapters. Initially, the Wanderer (your character) remains unaligned, assisting Sun Jian, Cao Cao, and Liu Bei in various battles, including the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the Battle of Hulao Gate.
Chapter 3 introduces the faction choice. Before this decision, you'll have opportunities to interact with each faction.
To ally, complete specific missions for each faction: three for Sun Jian, two for Liu Bei, and one for Cao Cao. Completing these unlocks a mission forcing a faction choice. Only factions with completed missions are selectable. You can, however, complete all missions before committing.
Your choice is permanent. The unchosen faction becomes inaccessible; side quests from their officers are unavailable, preventing further bond increases. This can impact gameplay difficulty. For example, aligning with Liu Bei, who initially has fewer officers, limits skill point acquisition from side quests.
Each faction offers unique missions. To experience all content, create a save before choosing a kingdom and reload to explore other alliances.
Faction selection in Dynasty Warriors: Origins is thus a strategic decision impacting gameplay and available content. The game is currently available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
