Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Characters
The heroes and warlords of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, from the amnesiac Wanderer Ziluan and his companions Yuanhua, Zhuhe and Bailuan to the ten unlockable officer companions across the Shu, Wei, and Wu forces, each with signature weapons, Battle Arts, and bond scenes.
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· updated 2026-09-15
| Name | Description | Role | Faction | Abilities | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziluan (The Wanderer) | The amnesiac protagonist, known only as the Wanderer, who possesses a singular talent for battle and a vague mission to find the hero destined to unite China. | Protagonist | None / Free Roamer | Masters all ten weapon types with individual proficiency ranks Bravery-gauge Battle Arts across every armament Musou gauge and Extreme Musou links with companions | Player character, unlocked from campaign start |
| Yuanhua | A youthful healer who uses incense to help Ziluan recover his lost memories. | Companion / Healer | Wanderer's Circles | Incense-based memory recovery Support and healing presence | Joins during Chapter 1 |
| Zhuhe | One of the three mysterious figures from Ziluan's past, the 'Guardian of Peace'. | Enigmatic Guardian | Wanderer's Circles | Tactical guidance Martial support of the Wanderer | Encountered across the main campaign |
| Bailuan | A mysterious, highly skilled warrior of unknown allegiance who often operates in the shadows. | Enigmatic Opponent / Boss | Wanderer's Circles | Master swordsmanship Disappearing and ambush tactics | Boss encounter; later companion in post-game |
| Liu Bei | A distant relative of the Han royal family who rises from a humble sandal maker to a benevolent warlord. | Faction Leader (Shu) | Shu (Liu Bei's Forces) | Bonds and brotherhood with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei Unite-the-land leadership | One of three faction choices in Chapter 3 |
| Guan Yu | Liu Bei's sworn brother and the 'God of War', wielding the Green Dragon crescent blade. | Companion / Veteran General | Shu (Liu Bei's Forces) | Weapon: Green Dragon (Crescent Blade) Arts: Azure Dragon Bellow, Divine Energy Domain, Relentless Whirl Slash (sp), Rising Cloud Crusher | Unlockable Shu officer companion |
| Zhang Fei | Liu Bei's fiercely loyal and boisterous sworn brother, a terrifying charge general wielding the Serpent of Yan lance. | Companion / Shock General | Shu (Liu Bei's Forces) | Weapon: Serpent of Yan (Lance) Arts: Battle Cry Blast, Inner Fire Fury, Crouching Tiger Strike (sp), Crushing Earth Gambit | Unlockable Shu officer companion |
| Zhao Yun | The peerless silver-armored dragon of Zhao, a nimble spear master and one of Liu Bei's most capable officers. | Companion / Elite Dragoon | Shu (Liu Bei's Forces) | Weapon: Dragon Heart (Spear) Arts: Earth Shatter, Flying Dragon Rend, Aerial Assault (sp), Dragon Flash | Unlockable Shu officer companion |
| Cao Cao | The ambitious and cunning warlord who rises to dominate northern China. | Faction Leader (Wei) / Boss | Wei (Cao Cao's Forces) | Grand strategist leadership Ruthless unification of the north | One of three faction choices in Chapter 3 |
| Xiahou Dun | Cao Cao's formidable one-eyed cousin and a stalwart frontline vanguard wielding the Qilin Blade podao. | Companion / Frontline Vanguard | Wei (Cao Cao's Forces) | Weapon: Qilin Blade (Podao) Arts: Immortal Blade, Sharp Fang Flurry, Sea of Flames (sp), Burgeoning Devastation | Unlockable Wei officer companion |
| Guo Jia | Cao Cao's brilliant young strategist, whose foresight shapes Wei's grand designs. | Companion / Strategist | Wei (Cao Cao's Forces) | Weapon: Sword of the Savant (Sword) Arts: Tornado Dance, Flying Dragon Slash, Absconding Slash (sp), Divine Eagle Dance | Unlockable Wei officer companion |
| Zhang Liao | A fearsome conqueror and cavalry general who defected to Wei, famed for terrifying even children with his name. | Companion / Elite Cavalry General | Wei (Cao Cao's Forces) | Weapon: Twin Raptor Pikes (Twin Pikes) Arts: Spinning Gale, Battle Roar, Wings of the Phoenix (sp), Furious Dual Rush | Unlockable Wei officer companion |
| Sun Jian | The 'Tiger of Jiangdong', a fearless warrior and loyal Han servant who leads the southeastern Sun clan. | Faction Leader (Wu) | Wu (Sun Jian's Forces) | Fierce Wu leadership Tiger of Jiangdong combat renown | One of three faction choices in Chapter 3 |
| Zhou Yu | Sun Jian's brilliant and graceful young commander, later the architect of the Wu navy. | Companion / Commander | Wu (Sun Jian's Forces) | Weapon: Flaming Lotus Staff Arts: Furious Tiger Dance, Double Wave Slam, Chaotic Flurry (sp), Vaulting Leap | Unlockable Wu officer companion |
| Sun Shangxiang | The spirited tomboy daughter of the Sun clan whose spinning chakra wheels shred crowds at range. | Companion / Mobile Markswoman | Wu (Sun Jian's Forces) | Weapon: Heaven and Earth (Wheels) Arts: Flying Ring Rend, Triple Tempest, Tornado Slam (sp), Twin Tiger Blast | Unlockable Wu officer companion |
| Huang Gai | The rough-hewn veteran of the Sun clan, an unyielding bruiser who wears his scars proudly. | Companion / Brute Force | Wu (Sun Jian's Forces) | Weapon: Raging Tiger Claws (Gauntlets) Arts: Raging Tiger Rampage, Hurricane Kick, Ardent Energy Strike (sp), Heaven and Earth's Wrath | Unlockable Wu officer companion |
| Sun Ce | Sun Jian's eldest son, the 'Little Conqueror' who carries on the clan's ambitions after his father, becoming a central Wu leader in later chapters. | Faction Heir | Wu (Sun Jian's Forces) | Conqueror leadership of the Sun clan Fierce combat | Wu route leader in post-Chapter 3 era |
| Sun Quan | Sun Jian's younger son who comes to lead Wu, steering the clan's destiny through the Battle of Chibi and the wars that follow. | Faction Leader | Wu (Sun Jian's Forces) | Wu leadership through Chibi Diplomatic and military rule | Wu leader in late game |
| Zhang Jiao | The Taoist mystic and 'Heavenly General' who leads the massive Yellow Turban peasant rebellion in 184, claiming divine powers. | Boss / Rebellion Leader | Yellow Turbans | Divine sorcery and mass bewitchment Leads the Yellow Turban hordes | Final boss of the Yellow Turban campaign |
| Lu Bu | The legendary 'Flying General', the most feared warrior in the land, whose might at Hulao Gate froze a whole coalition. | Boss / Companion | Others / Independent Warlord | Weapon: Peerless Halberd Arts: Valiant Steed Blitz, Hellraiser, Boundless Launch (sp), Divine Wrath | Recurring boss; unlockable companion after completing the campaign |
| Dong Zhuo | The arrogant tyrant who seizes the Han capital of Luoyang and installs himself as chancellor, plunging the empire into chaos. | Boss / Tyrant | Others / Independent Warlord | Dominates the Han court Command of Xiliang forces | Boss in the Assassination of Dong Zhuo |
| Diaochan | The legendary beauty whose machinations drive a wedge between Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu, and whose actions shape the fates of both men. | Key Figure / Boss | Others / Independent | Master of seduction and intrigue Agile combat and dance-like arts | Boss encounter in the Dong Zhuo arc |
| Hua Xiong | A fierce general serving Dong Zhuo, renowned for his raw strength and loyalty. | Key General | Others / Dong Zhuo's Forces | Overwhelming brute strength Devotion to Dong Zhuo | Battle of Hulao Gate foe |
| Yuan Shao | The proud aristocrat and nominal leader of the anti-Dong Zhuo coalition, later a rival to Cao Cao for control of the north, culminating in the Battle of Guandu. | Warlord | Others / Coalition Leader | Coalition command Grand army of the north | Featured warlord through Chapter 4 (Guandu) |
| Yuan Shu | Yuan Shao's ambitious younger brother who, in his arrogance, declares himself emperor, inviting the campaigns that bring his downfall in Xiapi. | Warlord | Others / Independent | Self-proclaimed emperor Declares the Zhong clan | Target of the Subjugation of Yuan Shu |
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