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How to Choose a Faction In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

By AudreyFeb 28,2025

In Dynasty Warriors: Origins, like its predecessors, you'll battle across ancient China alongside various warlords before ultimately pledging allegiance to one. Here's a breakdown of faction selection:

Faction Selection in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

The game unfolds in chapters. The first two chapters feature the Wanderer (your character) assisting Sun Jian, Cao Cao, and Liu Bei without committing to a specific faction. You'll participate in key events like the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the Battle of Hulao Gate.

Chapter 3 presents the crucial decision: choosing a faction. Before this point, you'll have opportunities to familiarize yourself with each warlord.

To progress, complete a specific number of missions for each faction: three for Sun Jian, two for Liu Bei, and one for Cao Cao. Completing these unlocks a mission forcing you to choose a side. Only factions with completed missions will be selectable. You can, however, complete all faction missions before making your final choice.

Choosing between Cao Cao and Liu Bei in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Screenshot captured by The Escapist

Your decision is permanent. The unchosen faction becomes unavailable for the remainder of the game, preventing further sidequests and bond increases with their officers. This might impact gameplay difficulty; for example, allying with Liu Bei initially limits access to commanding officers and skill point opportunities from side quests.

Each faction offers unique missions. To experience all content, create a save before choosing a kingdom, allowing you to replay with different allegiances.

Faction selection in Dynasty Warriors: Origins, available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S, is thus a strategic choice impacting both gameplay and the overall narrative experience.

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