Dynasty Warriors: Origins: Unlocking the Shu True Ending

Embark on an epic journey to unlock the true ending for Liu Bei's Shu faction in Dynasty Warriors: Origins! This guide unveils the secrets to achieving this coveted conclusion.

First, conquer the Shu campaign. Completion unlocks replayability, revealing a golden banner next to "The Battle of Changban"—your gateway to the true ending. This iconic battle typically involves escorting Liu Bei to safety. However, for the true ending, you must defy the odds and defeat Cao Cao himself.

This is no easy feat! Facing Cao Cao's overwhelming army solo, while protecting Liu Bei, embodies the game's signature "1 vs. 1000" challenge. Liu Bei's defeat means restarting the mission. To increase your chances, consider these strategies:

Lower the Difficulty: Select "Historian" mode to make the battle more manageable. The sheer scale of the enemy forces necessitates this adjustment.

Strategic Partner Choice: Selecting Zhang Fei as your partner provides a crucial advantage—a closer starting position to Cao Cao's forces, eliminating a significant trek across the battlefield.

Master the Musou Rage: Prepare your Musou Rage meter. Cao Cao will unleash two Grand Tactics: one requiring two officer eliminations, the other demanding 250 soldier defeats. Equip a weapon like twin pikes for optimal efficiency against large numbers of soldiers. Once his army is significantly weakened, defeating Cao Cao will be more achievable.

After conquering Cao Cao, only a few additional missions stand between you and the Shu true ending. Enjoy the fruits of your labor!

Dynasty Warriors: Origins is available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.