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- How To Unlock Your First Steed in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
- How To Enhance Your Mount in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
- How To Change Mounts in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Dynasty Warriors: Origins lacks a dedicated sprint button; your character automatically sprints after a few running steps. While sprinting offers decent speed, traversing large battlefields to aid officers often requires faster travel.
This is where your mount comes in, summonable at any time in the overworld or during battles. You can even engage in combat from horseback for swift hit-and-run tactics. Here's how to acquire your first horse, improve its abilities, and switch between different mounts.
How To Unlock Your First Steed in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Your initial mount is a free gift! During Chapter 1, after completing the "Test Of Zheng Fei" battle, a merchant appears in the overworld on the route to the Battle Of Guangzong. He's located northeast of Wan Castle, before reaching the camp. Simply speak to him to receive your horse, which will be automatically equipped.
Summon your horse by pressing down on the left joystick (console) or V (keyboard).
How To Enhance Your Mount in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Your horse gains experience points (XP) based on completed missions, even if you don't actively ride it. However, skirmishes do not grant XP. Missions, identifiable by a red diamond with a soldier icon, offer medium-length battles ideal for earning XP. The amount of XP earned depends on battle duration and your usage of the horse, particularly when charging into enemies. Leveling up your mount unlocks unique buffs at certain levels, varying per horse.
How To Change Mounts in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
While your first horse is automatically equipped, you can acquire and equip others. Access the mount selection in the Battle Preparation menu (the last option on the left). Each horse possesses unique advantages; some are inherently faster or more powerful. To obtain new mounts, maximize the peace level of a region. A new horse will then be available as a reward at a nearby waypoint.
