"Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Character Switching Guide"

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• How To Switch Characters In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

• Playing As Other Characters In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

In Dynasty Warriors: Origins, you'll primarily play as the Wanderer on a quest to restore peace to the land. Throughout your journey, the game presents numerous choices in the main storyline, and no matter which path you choose, you'll often have companions by your side in battle.

These companions not only stick close to you on the battlefield but can also be directly controlled at certain points. Due to their immense power, playing as these companions can be significantly more effective than playing as the upgraded Wanderer. Here's how you can switch characters to harness this advantage.

How To Switch Characters In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

You can switch to your companion during battles where they are present. Before the battle, during the war council, you'll see your companion listed as the final option in the menu. You have the choice to go into battle alone, but if you opt for a companion, their health bar will appear in the bottom right of your screen during the fight, just above your own.

Directly beneath their health bar, you'll notice a blue bar similar to your Musou bar. This bar fills up as you engage in combat through various actions such as:

• Parrying attacks
• Perfect dodging
• Assaulting Officers
• Using Weapon Arts

Virtually any combat action will contribute to filling this bar, albeit at a slower pace.

Once your companion's blue bar is fully charged, a "Change Character" button will appear next to the bar. To switch characters, press and hold this button for about a second. On different platforms, this is achieved by pressing the View Button on Xbox, C on PC, or the Touchpad on PlayStation.

Playing As Other Characters In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

It's best to switch to another character during the heat of a large battle. Companions are incredibly powerful, but you'll only control them for roughly a minute. The blue bar that allowed you to switch to them will start to drain, indicating the remaining time you have with the new character. Your new character comes equipped with full Bravery and a suite of potent combat arts to experiment with.

When you switch, your new character will leap into action with a powerful attack, so make sure to target an enemy for maximum impact. Your companion will also have their own Musou bar and health bar, both fully charged, enabling you to unleash their unique special attack to wreak havoc on your foes.