Embark on an epic journey to unlock the true ending for Liu Bei's Shu faction in Dynasty Warriors: Origins! This guide will walk you through the steps needed to achieve this coveted conclusion.
First, complete the Shu campaign. This unlocks the ability to replay stages, revealing a golden banner next to "The Battle of Changban"—your gateway to the true ending. This iconic battle normally involves helping Liu Bei escape while Zhang Fei holds the line. However, for the true ending, you must defeat Cao Cao himself.
This is no easy feat! Facing Cao Cao's army almost single-handedly embodies the game's legendary "1 vs. 1000" challenge. Failure to defeat Cao Cao before Liu Bei falls means restarting the mission. To increase your odds, consider these strategies:
Lower the difficulty to Historian mode. This makes the battle more manageable, especially given the sheer number of enemies. Choosing Zhang Fei as your partner provides a crucial advantage: a closer starting position to Cao Cao's forces, saving valuable time.
Prepare your Musou Rage meter before engaging Cao Cao's army. You'll need to counter two Grand Tactics: eliminating two enemy officers and defeating 250 soldiers. A weapon like twin pikes is highly recommended for the latter task. Once his army is routed, defeating Cao Cao should be significantly easier.
After conquering this challenge, only a few more missions stand between you and the Shu true ending. Congratulations!
Dynasty Warriors: Origins is available now for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
