In the thrilling world of *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*, players of all skill levels and chosen difficulty settings will inevitably encounter damage during their epic battles. For those new to the franchise, figuring out how to heal might become an early priority. Fortunately, the process is straightforward and designed to keep you in the fight with minimal fuss.
Healing in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* is facilitated through the use of a special consumable item known as the meat bun. These essential recovery items can be found scattered throughout the game world, primarily by smashing pots near enemy bases. Additionally, on the Historian and Wayfarer difficulty settings, defeating enemy officers might reward you with a meat bun drop. However, on the more challenging Hero and Ultimate Warrior settings, this perk is not available, adding an extra layer of strategy to your gameplay.
To restore your health, simply press Up on the D-Pad to consume a meat bun from your inventory. If your inventory is full when you pick up a new meat bun, it will automatically be consumed unless you're already at full health, in which case it will stay on the ground. Starting out, you can carry up to three meat buns, but if you find this insufficient, you can enhance your capacity with the Meat Bun Glutton skill, allowing you to stock up for those intense battles.
For players who prefer a hands-off approach to healing, *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* offers an "Auto-Use Meat Buns" feature in the Configuration menu. Enabling this option means that meat buns will automatically be consumed when your health dips below a set threshold. This can be particularly useful during the heat of battle, freeing you to focus on slashing through enemies rather than monitoring your health bar. Even with auto-use enabled, you can still manually consume meat buns, making this a versatile option for all players.