All Wei, Wu, and Shu endings guide – Destructoid

Although players cannot witness the franchise’s known individual ones, Dynasty Warriors Origins features a total of six unlockable endings, with each faction having both a regular and a true one.

But contrary to the normal endings, which can be unlocked by simply choosing a hero and seeing their respective stories through, getting the true conclusions to each tale will demand a lot more legwork. Here’s how to unlock the true endings for the Wei (Cao Cao), Shu (Liu Bei), and Wu (Sun Jian) factions in Dynasty Warriors Origins.

How to unlock the Shu true ending (Liu Bei)

After selecting Liu Bei as your chosen hero during the game’s third chapter and unlocking the normal ending for his route, you will be able to unlock the true ending for the Shu faction in DW Origins by defeating Cao Cao at the Battle of Changban and then completing the story as you see fit. The battle will take place a the start of the fifth chapter and you can jump right to it by heading to Story. To recap, here’s how to unlock the true ending for the Shu faction in Dynasty Warriors Origins:

• Select Lu Bei as your Hero and complete the Shu story.
• Head to Story and select the Battle of Changban in Chapter 5.
• Progress through the mission until Cao Cao joins the fray.
• Focus on clearing the majority of the officials on the south portion of the battlefield before heading north to defeat Cao Cao and get the Fate Altered message (the proof that you succeeded in unlocking a new story path)
• Complete the stage and continue the story to unlock the true ending.

If you are planning on taking the mission on Hero or above, make sure to go over-leveled, as Cao Cao and his personal army will be everything but easy to beat. You will also need to complete the task fast, as just like you will be gunning for their commander, Liu Bei will be public enemy number one for the opposing faction.

How to unlock the Wei true ending in Dynasty Warriors Origins (Cao Cao)

A huge step up from the difficulty posed by the Shu route, you can unlock the True Ending for the Wei faction in Dynasty Warriors Origins by, after unlocking its regular ending, completing the story after making sure Dian Wei survived his last stand on the Battle of Wan Castle in Chapter 3, Guo Jia stayed alive after the Battle at Mt. Bailang in Chapter 5, and Huang Gai’s plan failed at the Battle of Chibi. Here’s how to complete all of the above:

• How to Save Dian Wei during the Battle of Wan Castle
  • Once at the Battle of Wan Castle, start by making a beeline for the enemy base located right of the castle and clearing it before heading and claiming the one on the opposing end.
  • Stop the invasion at the map’s southmost base (point E) before joining Cao Cao’s main force at the center and defeating as many Mighty Generals as you can until Guo Jia calls for the ladders.
  • Enter the castle’s outskirts through the west base and head south until you spot one of the ladders leading to the walls.
  • Enter the castle grounds and kill Zhang Xiu, Jiu Xu, and Zhang Quan. All officials can be found by the gate connecting the castle walls to the western portion of the map.
  • Head to the east side of the grounds and kill Huche’er.
  • Once all of the above are defeated, their forces will vanish, Dian Wei will mention how the number of enemies is thinning, and you will unlock the Fate Altered message. If that does not happen, it will be a sign you took too long to clear the officials, so restart and try again.
• How to make sure Guo Jia survives the Battle at Mt. Bailang aftermatch
  • The key here will be making sure Bailuan fails in his quest to buy time during the battle, so start by claiming the two enemy bases at the southwest portion of the map.
  • From there, continue west toward the base northwest and defeat both the army guarding it, as well as Yuan Xi and Yuan Mai, who will attack it.
  • Once the base is claimed, Bailuan will enter the field, so defeat him to alter fate. If he mentions how he accomplished his goal, restart.
  • Complete the stage to prevent Guo Jia’s demise.
• How to stop Huang Gai at the Battle of Chibi
  • From the start of the battle, quickly make your way to the altar located in the southwestmost portion of the map, right below point E. Make sure to defeat as many officials as possible on your way and only speed up once Zhuge Liang starts moving towards it to boost your army.
  • Reach the altar and defeat Zhuge Liang to stop his plan.
  • Continue the battle until Huang Gai withdraws.
  • Wait for Huang Gai to reappear and head to the marked spot at the center of the map.
  • Stay close to the area until Guo Jia mentions the shift in the winds.
  • Enter the marked area and defeat Huang Gai.
  • Once he is defeated, simply complete the stage to unlock the true ending.

How to unlock the Wu true ending in Dynasty Warriors Origins (Sun Jian)

After unlocking its normal one, you can unlock the Wu True Ending in DW Origins by completing the story after saving Sun Jian during the Battle of Xiangyang in Chapter 3 and Sun Ce during the Suppression of Wu in Chapter 4. You can check out how to do both below:

• How to save Sun Jian during the Battle of Xiangyang
  • From the moment Sun Jian begins advancing toward Huang Zu, make your way to the path located on the battlefield’s southeast portion and continue onward until you meet Phantom Zhang Jiao.
  • Defeat the phantom before rushing toward Sun Jian.
  • To make sure you succeed, try to reach him either before or together with Huang Gai. Upon reaching Sun Jian, a cutscene will play out and trigger the Fate Altered outcome. The stage will also immediately end.
• How to save Sun Ce during the Suppression of Wu
  • From the battle’s starting point, make your way to Sun Ce and Sun Quan while clearing the enemy base at C.
  • Head and claim the bases located north of point D and west of A. This is a must, as you must keep your morale high and boost your numbers early on to deal with multiple ambushes.
  • Once Sun Ce starts moving west, follow him and head to the secluded pathway located at the battlefield’s westmost area.
  • Use the Eyes of the Secret Bird to spot it and then follow the incense trail toward a secret path southwest, where you will meet Bailuan.
  • Defeat Bailuan to trigger the Fate Altered message before completing the stage.

To make triggering each of the above endings easier, don’t forget to also check out the best weapons in Dynasty Warriors: Origins.