In *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*, you'll embark on a thrilling journey through ancient China, slashing and hacking your way alongside various warlords. However, a pivotal moment arrives when you must choose a faction to align with. Here's a comprehensive guide on selecting factions in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* to enhance your gameplay experience.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Factions Explained
*Dynasty Warriors: Origins* unfolds across multiple chapters, but during the initial two chapters, your character, the Wanderer, remains neutral. You'll interact with the factions led by Sun Jian, Cao Cao, and Liu Bei, participating in significant events like the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the Battle of Hulao Gate.
It's not until Chapter 3 that the game prompts you to make a crucial decision. By this point, you'll have gained insights into each faction, but if you're still undecided, the game provides additional battles to help you familiarize yourself with them.
To advance in the game, you must complete a specific number of missions for each faction. For Sun Jian, you need to complete three battles; for Liu Bei, two battles; and for Cao Cao, just one battle. Once you fulfill the mission requirements for a faction, a new mission becomes available that forces you to choose a side. For instance, if you complete Cao Cao's mission first, you'll be prompted to ally with him or Liu Bei, with the latter option unavailable unless you've completed his missions as well. You can always go back and complete missions for all factions before making your final decision.
Once you've made your choice, the faction you did not select will be locked out for the remainder of the game. This means no more sidequests from their officers, and no further bond increases with them, which could make your chosen path more challenging. For example, choosing Liu Bei might limit your opportunities for skill points due to fewer commanding officers to interact with.
Each faction offers unique missions, so to fully explore what *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* has to offer, consider creating a separate save file before deciding on a faction. This way, you can reload and experience the game from different perspectives.
That's your guide to selecting a faction in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*. The game is available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S, ready for you to dive into the epic battles and strategic alliances of ancient China.
