How to Unlock Red Hare (Lu Bu Horse) in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

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Jan 18

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If you’re looking to unlock Red Hare, the legendary steed of Lu Bu, you’re not just chasing after a horse—you’re chasing after the horse. Red Hare is fast, iconic, and perfect for charging into battle with style. But getting it isn’t a walk in the park; it requires facing Lu Bu on Ultimate Warrior difficulty and living to tell the tale. Here’s how to claim the most famous horse in Dynasty Warriors history.

Step 1: Unlock Ultimate Warrior Difficulty

Before you can even think about unlocking Red Hare, you’ll need to have completed the game’s main story once to unlock the Ultimate Warrior difficulty. If you haven’t finished the campaign yet, get back out there and conquer the battlefield—you’ll need all the practice you can get.

Step 2: Head to the Battle of Hulao Gate

Red Hare is tied to the Battle of Hulao Gate, where you’ll face none other than Lu Bu himself. This iconic mission is tough even on standard difficulty, but Ultimate Warrior cranks the challenge up to 11.

Step 3: Meet the Challenge Conditions

To unlock Red Hare, you need to complete the Battle of Hulao Gate on Ultimate Warrior difficulty without using any portable items or meat buns. Yes, this means:

No healing.
No stat boosts.
No room for error.

If you accidentally pick up a meat bun or use an item, you’ll fail the challenge. So tread carefully and stay focused.

Step 4: Defeat Lu Bu

Now for the fun part: taking down Lu Bu. On Ultimate Warrior difficulty, he’s faster, stronger, and more unpredictable than ever. Here are some tips to survive the fight:

Parry Everything: Lu Bu’s attacks are relentless, but many can be parried if your timing is on point.
Evade Wisely: You get two consecutive dodges, so use them to avoid his unblockable moves.
Watch for Patterns: His attacks, like the five-slash combo and shoulder charge, are manageable once you recognize their cues.
Save Your Battle Arts: Use your strongest Battle Arts to break his fortitude during his ultimate phase.

Step 5: Claim Red Hare

Once you defeat Lu Bu under these grueling conditions, Red Hare is yours! This legendary horse is the fastest. Red Hare will make traversing battlefields faster, chasing down enemies easier, and escaping sticky situations a breeze.

Why Unlock Red Hare?

Speed: Red Hare leaves other horses in the dust.
Prestige: Let’s face it, riding Red Hare is a flex. Everyone knows you’ve conquered Lu Bu on Ultimate Warrior difficulty.
Functionality: It’s not just for show—Red Hare’s speed and handling make it invaluable for completing objectives and dominating battlefields.

Final Thoughts

Unlocking Red Hare isn’t easy, but the sense of accomplishment (and the shiny horse) makes it all worth it. Survive Lu Bu, meet the challenge conditions, and Red Hare will be your reward.

Now, saddle up and show the battlefield what true speed looks like. Just don’t forget: if you hear the phrase, “Do not pursue Lu Bu,” it’s probably already too late.

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