How to Choose a Faction In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

In the world of *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*, you'll find yourself immersed in ancient China, slashing through enemies and aligning with various warlords. A pivotal moment in your journey is choosing which faction to join. Here's a detailed guide on selecting factions in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Factions Explained

*Dynasty Warriors: Origins* unfolds across multiple chapters, with the initial two allowing your character, the Wanderer, to remain neutral. You'll interact with Sun Jian, Cao Cao, and Liu Bei's factions, participating in key historical battles such as the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the Battle of Hulao Gate.

However, upon reaching Chapter 3, the game prompts you to make a crucial decision by the end of the chapter: which of the three factions you'll pledge allegiance to. By this stage, you should have a good sense of which faction resonates with you, but the game offers additional battles to help you decide.

To progress, you must complete specific missions for each faction. For Sun Jian, you'll need to complete three battles; for Liu Bei, two; and for Cao Cao, just one. Once you've fulfilled a faction's mission requirements, a new mission will unlock, prompting you to choose a side. For instance, if you complete Cao Cao's mission first, you'll be faced with a choice between aligning with him or Liu Bei, with the latter option unavailable if you haven't completed his missions. You can, however, return and complete missions for all factions before making your final decision.

Once you've made your choice, the faction you opt not to join will be locked out for the remainder of the game. This means no more sidequests from their officers and no further increases in your bond with them. Choosing a faction with fewer commanding officers, like Liu Bei's, might limit your opportunities to gain skill points from sidequests, making your path slightly more challenging.

Each route features unique missions, so if you're eager to experience all that *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* offers, consider saving your game before choosing a faction. You can then reload this save to explore different alliances.

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.