Choosing Your Faction: A Guide to Dynasty Warriors: Origins

In *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*, you'll embark on a thrilling journey through ancient China, engaging in intense battles alongside various warlords. However, a pivotal moment arises when you must choose a 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

The narrative of *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* unfolds over multiple chapters. Initially, in the first two chapters, your character, known as the Wanderer, remains neutral, participating in battles and significant events like the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the Battle of Hulao Gate alongside Sun Jian, Cao Cao, and Liu Bei. However, by Chapter 3, the game prompts you to make a crucial decision by the end of the chapter: you must select one of the three factions to join permanently.

Before making your choice, the game offers additional battles to familiarize yourself with each faction. To progress and ultimately align with a faction, you need to complete a specific number of missions for each leader: three for Sun Jian, two for Liu Bei, and just one for Cao Cao. Once you fulfill these requirements, a new mission becomes available, compelling you to choose your allegiance. For instance, if you complete Cao Cao's mission first, you'll be presented with the option to ally with him or Liu Bei, but not Sun Jian if his missions remain incomplete. You have the flexibility to complete missions for all factions before deciding, allowing for a well-informed choice.

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Once you commit to a faction, the path you choose locks out the others for the remainder of the game. This means you can no longer accept sidequests from the officers of the factions you did not join, nor can you increase your bond with them. Aligning with a faction like Liu Bei, which has fewer commanding officers, may present challenges in earning skill points through sidequests.

Each faction offers unique missions, adding depth to the gameplay. If you're keen on experiencing all that *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* has to offer, consider saving your game before making your faction choice. This way, you can reload and explore different alliances with other leaders.

That's the process for selecting a faction in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*. The game is currently available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S, ready for you to dive into the rich world of ancient Chinese warfare.