In the thrilling world of *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*, you'll find yourself immersed in the chaos of ancient China, battling alongside legendary warlords. As you progress, a crucial decision awaits: choosing which faction to align with. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the faction selection process in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Factions Explained
*Dynasty Warriors: Origins* unfolds across multiple chapters, with the initial two chapters allowing your character, the Wanderer, to remain neutral. During this time, you'll interact with 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.
However, upon reaching Chapter 3, the game prompts you to make a significant choice by the chapter's end. By this point, you should have a good sense of which faction resonates with you, but if you're still undecided, the game offers additional battles to help you make an informed decision.
To advance, you must complete a specific number of missions for each faction. To ally with Sun Jian, you need to complete three battles; Liu Bei requires two, and Cao Cao asks for just one. Once you fulfill the mission requirements for a faction, a new mission will unlock, forcing you to choose a side. For instance, if you complete Cao Cao's mission first, you'll be presented with the option to ally with him or Liu Bei, with the latter option unavailable if you haven't completed his missions. You can always go back and complete missions for all factions before making your final choice.
Once you commit to a faction, the others become inaccessible for the remainder of the game. This means you can no longer undertake sidequests from the officers of the factions you didn't choose, and your bond with them won't grow. Aligning with a faction like Liu Bei, which starts with fewer officers, can make your journey more challenging due to limited opportunities to earn skill points from sidequests.
Each faction's route offers unique missions, so if you're eager to experience all that *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* has to offer, consider creating a separate save file before making your choice. This way, you can reload and explore different alliances.
That's how you select a faction in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*. The game is now available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S, ready for you to dive into the epic battles and strategic alliances of ancient China.
