Dynasty Warriors: Origins – All Chapters and Missions Guide

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Dynasty Warriors: Origins is full of missions, battles, and enough branching paths to make your head spin. Whether you’re looking to conquer the main campaign or tackle every optional mission, this guide will help you keep track of all the action, chapter by chapter.

Prologue

  • First Battle
    The introductory mission that sets the stage for the chaos ahead. Think of it as your warm-up before things get real.

Chapter 1: The Yellow Turban Rebellion

This chapter covers the rise of the Yellow Turbans and your journey to restore order.

Main Story Battles

  • Test of Zhang Fei

  • Battle of Guangyang

  • Battle of Yingchuan

  • Battle of Wan Castle

  • Battle of Guangzong

  • Final Battle Against the Yellow Turbans

Optional Missions

  • Suppression of Yu Province

  • Defeat of the Yellow Turbans in Ji Province

  • Rescue the Expeditionary Force

Chapter 2: The Rise of Chaos

With the Yellow Turbans gone, new threats emerge, including ambitious warlords and political drama.

Main Story Battles

  • Suppression of You Province

  • Suppression of Liang Province

  • Suppression of Jing Province

  • Subjugation of the White Wave Bandits

  • Protection of Wang Yun

  • Rebellion of the Ten Attendants

  • Assassination of Dong Zhuo

  • Battle of Sishui Gate

  • Battle of Hulao Gate

Optional Missions

  • Suppression of Ji Province

  • Vanquishing of Bandits in Ji Province

  • Quelling of the Rebels in Jing Province

  • Training of Cao Cao’s Forces

  • Rescue of the Village in Sili

Chapter 3: Choosing Your Allegiance

This is where the story branches, and you must choose to side with Cao Cao, Liu Bei, or Sun Jian.

Main Story Battles

  • Suppression of Yan Province

  • Assault on Nanyang

  • Battle of Jieqiao

  • Battle of Xu Province

  • Siege of Fan Castle

  • Battle of Beihai

  • Battle of Puyang

  • Battle of Xiangyang

  • Battle of Yu Province

  • Second Battle of Puyang

  • Rescue of Lu Bu

  • Rescue of Emperor Xian

  • Escape from Danyang

Optional Missions

  • Training of Yuan Shao’s Forces

  • Military Exercises of Cao Cao’s Forces

  • Rescue of the Village in You Province

  • Siege of Yang Province

  • Vanquishing of Bandits in Qing Province

Chapter 4: The Height of Conflict

The stakes rise as rival factions clash for dominance.

Main Story Battles

  • Escape from Wan Castle

  • Battle of Niuzhu

  • Xiapi Counterattack

  • Escape from Xiaopei

  • Battle of Shenting

  • Subjugation of Yuan Shu

  • Battle of Xiapi

  • Conquest of Wu

  • Battle of Baima & Yanjin

  • Battle of Guandu

  • 1,000-Li March of Guan Yan

Optional Missions

  • Conquest of Enemy Territory (Various Factions)

  • Defense of Qing Province (Various Factions)

  • Quelling of the Insurrection (Sun Clan)

  • Training Missions for All Factions

  • Assistance Missions for Various Regions

Chapter 5: The Final Showdown

The final chapter is all about epic battles and shifting the tide of history.

Main Story Battles

  • Battle of Ye

  • Subjugation of Lujiang

  • Battle of Runan

  • Battle of Mt. Bailang

  • Subjugation of Huang Zu

  • Battle of Xinye

  • Battle of Bowangpo

  • Battle of Changban

  • Battle of Chibi

  • Battle of Sanjiangkou

  • Battle of Huarong Path

Optional Missions

  • Dream Battle (Unlocked by restoring peace to all regions.)

  • Battle Tournament Missions for Each Faction

  • Defense and Siege Missions in Various Provinces

What’s Next After the Story?

Once the main campaign is done, post-game content unlocks. You’ll gain access to harder difficulties, weapon upgrades, and the ability to revisit missions for alternate outcomes. And don’t forget to unlock the ultimate prizes: Lu Bu, his Halberd, and Red Hare.

So, whether you’re here for the story or just want to tick off every box on your completionist checklist, there’s no shortage of battles to fight and missions to conquer. Now get out there and rewrite history—again and again.


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