Dynasty Warriors: Origins - How To Unlock & Use The Horse

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• How To Unlock Your First Steed in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
• How To Level Up 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 speed, traversing large battlefields to aid officers often necessitates faster travel.

This is where your mount comes in, summonable at any time in the overworld or during battles. You can even fight from horseback for swift hit-and-run tactics. Here's how to acquire your first horse, enhance its abilities, and switch between different mounts.

How To Unlock Your First Steed in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Your initial mount is a free gift! During Chapter 1, locate a merchant in the overworld. He appears after completing "Test of Zheng Fei," usually encountered en route to the Battle of Guangzong. Find him northeast of Wan Castle, before reaching the camp, standing beside his horse. Speak to him to receive your steed; it's automatically equipped.

Summon your horse by pressing down on the left joystick (console) or V (keyboard).

How To Level Up 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 marked with a red diamond containing a soldier icon; these are medium-length engagements. The XP gained depends on battle duration, your riding time, and enemy charges. Leveling up unlocks unique buffs for each horse at specific intervals.

How To Change Mounts in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Your first horse is automatically equipped, but you can acquire and equip others. Access the mount selection in the Battle Preparation menu; it's the last option on the left. Each horse possesses unique advantages, with some being inherently faster or superior. Consider switching when you obtain a new one. To acquire new mounts, maximize the peace level of a region. A new horse will be found at a nearby waypoint as a reward.