Choosing Your Faction in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

In *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*, you'll embark on a thrilling journey through ancient China, engaging in epic battles alongside famous warlords. As you progress, a crucial decision awaits: choosing which faction to join. Here's a detailed 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, with the first two chapters allowing your character, the Wanderer, to remain neutral. You'll interact with and assist the factions led by Sun Jian, Cao Cao, and Liu Bei, participating in pivotal events such as the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the Battle of Hulao Gate.

The game introduces a pivotal choice in Chapter 3, where you're prompted to align with one of the three factions by the chapter's end. By this point, you should have a good sense of which faction resonates with you, but the game offers additional battles to help you make an informed decision.

To advance, you need to complete a specific number of missions for each faction: three for Sun Jian, two for Liu Bei, and one for Cao Cao. Once you meet these requirements, a new mission becomes available, forcing you to choose a side. For instance, completing Cao Cao's mission first means you can only ally with him in the subsequent battle, while Liu Bei's option remains inaccessible unless you complete his missions too. You can, however, complete missions for all factions before making your final choice.

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Once you commit to a faction, the other two become unavailable for the remainder of the game. This means you can't accept sidequests from their officers or increase your bond with them. Aligning with a faction like Liu Bei, which starts with fewer commanding officers, might make it harder to earn skill points through sidequests.

Each faction's route offers unique missions, so if you want to explore everything *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* has to offer, consider making an extra save file before choosing your allegiance. This way, you can reload and experience the game from different perspectives.

That's how you select a faction in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*. The game is now available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S, offering players a chance to immerse themselves in this strategic and action-packed adventure.