Choosing Your Faction in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

In *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*, you'll embark on a thrilling journey through ancient China, slashing and battling alongside iconic warlords. A pivotal moment in the game is when you must choose a faction to align with. Here’s a detailed guide on selecting factions in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Factions Explained

The narrative of *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* unfolds across multiple chapters. In the initial two chapters, your character, the Wanderer, remains neutral, engaging with the factions of Sun Jian, Cao Cao, and Liu Bei. You'll participate in significant historical events such as the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the Battle of Hulao Gate, assisting each faction in various skirmishes.

However, upon reaching Chapter 3, the game signals that you must choose a faction by the chapter's end. By this point, you'll have gained insights into each group, but if you're still undecided, the game provides additional battles to help you make an informed decision.

To advance, you need to complete specific missions for each faction. To ally with Sun Jian, you must complete three battles, while Liu Bei requires two, and Cao Cao needs just one. Once you've met a faction's mission requirements, a new mission will unlock, prompting you to choose your allegiance. For instance, if you complete Cao Cao's mission first, you'll be forced to choose between him and Liu Bei, with the option to ally with Liu Bei being unavailable if you haven't completed his missions. You can always return to complete missions for all factions before making your final decision.

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Once you commit to a faction, the other factions become inaccessible for the remainder of the game. This means you can't undertake sidequests from their officers, nor can you strengthen your bonds with them. Choosing a faction with fewer officers, like Liu Bei's, might make your path more challenging due to limited opportunities for skill point gains through sidequests.

Each faction offers unique missions, enhancing the replay value of *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*. To experience all the game has to offer, consider creating a save file before selecting a faction, which you can reload to explore different alliances.

That's the essential guide to choosing a faction in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*. The game is now available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S, ready for you to dive into its rich, historical battles and strategic alliances.