Choosing Your Faction in Dynasty Warriors: Origins: A Guide

In the latest installment of the beloved *Dynasty Warriors* series, *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*, players are thrust into the tumultuous era of ancient China, where they must engage in epic battles alongside iconic warlords. A pivotal decision awaits you: choosing a faction to align with. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you understand the faction selection process in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Factions Explained

In *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*, the storyline unfolds across multiple chapters. Initially, in the first two chapters, your character, known as the Wanderer, remains neutral. You'll find yourself assisting the factions led by Sun Jian, Cao Cao, and Liu Bei, participating in significant historical events such as the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the Battle of Hulao Gate.

The crucial decision point arrives in Chapter 3, where the game prompts you that by the end of this chapter, you must commit to one of the three factions. By this stage, 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 choice.

To move forward, you need to complete specific missions for each faction: three for Sun Jian, two for Liu Bei, and 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 faced with a decision between aligning with him or Liu Bei, with Liu Bei's option unavailable unless you've completed his missions as well. You have the flexibility to complete missions for all factions before making your final decision.

Once you make your choice, the faction you don't align with becomes inaccessible for the rest of the game. This means no more sidequests from their officers and no further bond increases with them. Choosing a faction with fewer commanding officers, like Liu Bei, might make the game more challenging due to limited opportunities to earn skill points from sidequests.

Each faction's route in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* includes unique missions, providing a rich variety of content. If you're keen on exploring all the game has to offer, consider creating multiple save files before making your faction choice, allowing you to experience different alliances on subsequent playthroughs.

That’s the rundown on selecting a faction in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*. The game is currently available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S, ready for you to embark on your journey through ancient China and make your mark on history.