Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Factions
The factions of the Three Kingdoms era in Dynasty Warriors: Origins, from the dying Han Imperial Court and the peasant Yellow Turban coup that opens the saga to the three great powers Shu, Wei, and Wu whose leaders the Wanderer may choose to follow, plus the great independent warlords, including the...
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| Name | Description | Role | Faction | Abilities | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shu (Liu Bei's Forces) | The faction of righteous restoration, founded on the ideals of benevolence and the preservation of the Han. | Benevolent Restoration | Shu | Peach Garden brotherhood oath Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun companions Benevolent leadership | One of three faction choices in Chapter 3 |
| Wei (Cao Cao's Forces) | The faction built on the ambitions of Cao Cao, whose blend of tactical brilliance and ruthless pragmatism aims to unify all of China under his banner. | Pragmatic Unification | Wei | Cao Cao's grand strategy Supreme cavalry and generalship Xiahou Dun, Guo Jia and Zhang Liao companions | One of three faction choices in Chapter 3 |
| Wu (Sun Jian's Forces) | The ferocious southeastern clan of the Sun family, embodied by the Tiger of Jiangdong. | Fierce Jiangdong Loyalty | Wu | Tiger of Jiangdong's spirit Yangtze naval supremacy Zhou Yu, Sun Shangxiang and Huang Gai companions | One of three faction choices in Chapter 3 |
| Yellow Turbans | The enormous peasant uprising of 184 led by the Taoist mystic Zhang Jiao, who claims divine powers and vows to overthrow a corrupted Han Dynasty. | Peasant Rebellion | Yellow Turbans | Mass bewitchment and divine sorcery Guerrilla and swarm tactics Zhang Jiao's heavenly mandate | Opening campaign antagonist faction |
| Independent Warlords | The diverse collection of independent warlords, mercenaries, and influential figures who align with none of the great powers: the tyrant Dong Zhuo, the coalition leader Yuan Shao, the self-proclaimed emperor Yuan Shu, the legendary Lu Bu, the machiavellian Diaochan, and the mysterious Bailuan. | Faction-less Forces | Others | Independent ambition Legendary individuals Shifting loyalties and rivalries | Encountered across the whole campaign |
| Dong Zhuo's Forces | The forces of the brutal warlord Dong Zhuo, who seizes the Han capital of Luoyang, installs his own puppet emperor, and terrorizes the realm. | Usurper Tyranny | Dong Zhuo | Control of the Han capital Lu Bu's military might Sack and pillage expeditions | Chapter 1-2 antagonist faction |
| Han Imperial Court | The endangered imperial court of the Han Dynasty in Luoyang, weakened by eunuch intrigue and peasant revolt. | Dying Dynasty | Han Dynasty | Imperial legitimacy Eunuch court politics Mandate of Heaven | Setting of the campaign's opening |
| Yuan Shao's Forces | The forces of the powerful and proud northern aristocrat Yuan Shao, who is chosen to lead the Anti-Dong Zhuo Coalition against the usurper. | Coalition Leader | Yuan Shao | Anti-Dong Zhuo Coalition leadership Vast northern army Noble Yuan lineage | Coalition leader of the early campaign |
| Yuan Shu's Forces | The forces of Cao Cao's erstwhile ally and later rival Yuan Shu, whose arrogance leads him to declare himself Emperor of the Zhongyue (middle) Dynasty, breaking the taboo of claiming the mandate without true dominion. | Self-Proclaimed Emperor | Yuan Shu | Self-declared imperial claim Jeweled seal of the Han Ironically entitled ambitions | Chapter war against the great powers |
| Lu Bu's Forces | The forces of Lu Bu, the legendary 'Flying General' renowned as the era's most fearsome warrior. | Roving Legend | Lu Bu | Peerless personal combat Defection and shifting alliances Red Hare leading charge | Independent warlord across the campaign |
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