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      • 12W - Invasion of Luoyang
      • 13W - Capture of Wei
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      • 1 - Escape from Luoyang
      • 2 - Battle of Hulao Gate
      • 3 - Battle of Yan Province
      • 4 - Battle of Xu Province
      • 4-X - Battle of Puyang
      • 5 - Imperial Escort
      • 6 - Battle of Wan Castle
      • 6-X - Battle of Xiapi
      • 7 - Battle of Guandu
      • 8 - Battle of Mt. Bailang
      • 9 - Battle of Xinye
      • 10 - Battle of Chibi
      • 11H - Battle of Tong Gate
      • 12H - Battle of Hefei
      • 13H - Battle of Mt. Dingjun
      • 14H - Battle of Fan Castle
      • 10W - Battle of Chibi
      • 11W - Campaign for Jianye
      • 12W - Uprising at Xuchang
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      • 1- Battle of Xiangyang
      • 1-X - Battle of Liang Province
      • 2 - Conquest of Wujun
      • 3 - The Little Conquerer in Peril
      • 3-X - Defeat Gan Ji
      • 4 - Battle of Chibi
      • 5 - Battle of Nanjun
      • 6 - Battle of Jing Province
      • 7 - Battle of Hefei
      • 8H - Battle of Ruxukou
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      • 10H-X - Battle of Guangling
      • 11H - Battle of Shiting
      • 12H - Battle of He Fei Castle
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      • 2 - Battle of Xiangping
      • 3 - Battle of Mt. Xingshi
      • 4 - Coup d'etat
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      • 5 - East Gates Battle
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      • 6 - Battle of Mt. Tielong
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      • 11W - Defend Chengdu
      • 12W - Final Conflict at Chibi
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Dynasty Warriors 8

Dynasty Warriors 8 is the eighth main installment of the Dynasty Warriors franchise, and is developed by Omega Force and published by Tecmo Koei. Although it is a PlayStation 3 exclusive in Japan, it was released on Xbox 360 as well in the rest of the world.

The game takes place in the Three Kingdoms era, and follows the events of the kingdoms of Shu, Wei, Wu and Jin. Pitting one character against thousands of troops, it incorporates some new features, such as new combat elements (Storm Rush, Rage and Switch Counter), as well as features that were present in older titles. The game boasts the highest amount of playable characters in the franchise, with a total of 77.

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Gameplay

Dynasty Warriors 8 follows its predecessors, in that, it is a third-person hack-n-slash game that pits the player against thousands of troops on a battlefield in ancient China. The game boasts an impressive cast of 77 characters, with each one being unique in design and gameplay.

  • — New Action Elements

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Characters

Dynasty Warriors 8 boasts a playable cast of 77 characters, with 9 of them being completely new. Each character will have their own EX weapon that is completely theirs, as well as a unique moveset.

  • — Jin
  • — Others
  • — Shu
  • — Wei
  • — Wu

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Ambition Mode

Ambition Mode is the extra game mode in Dynasty Warriors 8, where players begin as lowly officers and are tasked with building the Tongquetai Palace, which will bring the Emperor to your town. This is done by participating in battles to gather materials, gain fame and recruit new officers.

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Weapons

There are plenty of weapons available in Dynasty Warriors 8, with each officer in the game having their own kind, meaning there are 77 different sets available. The weapon system is similar to Dynasty Warriors 7's, meaning characters can equip two different weapons for use in battles. The character's specialty weapon, or EX weapon, is used for that character's musou attacks.

  • — Dash Weapons
  • — Dive Weapons
  • — Shadow Sprint Weapons
  • — Wind Master Weapons

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Media

The following pages cover the multiple different media coverage for this game, from concept art to game trailers.

  • — Screenshots
  • — Videos

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Walkthrough

Welcome to the walkthrough section for Dynasty Warriors 8, where you will be able to find detailed strategies for each battle of the game's Story Mode. In addition, you will be able to find how to unlock the extra stages and fulfill the hypothetical conditions for stages that have them. Each kingdom/faction has their own Story mode, complete with its own unique stages.

  • — Shu Story Mode
  • — Wei Story Mode
  • — Wu Story Mode
  • — Jin Story Mode
  • — Others Story Mode

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Achievements

Here you will find a list of all of the achievements and trophies in the game.

  • — Playstation 3 Trophies
  • — Xbox 360 Achievements

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Cheats

There is an easier way in which to acquire more powerful weapons for your characters that you have unlocked. As you progress through a kingdom's Story Mode, you will eventually reach the end. What you need for this is a battle that has a camp beforehand, which will house a Blacksmith for weapon buying.

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  • Jia Chong
    Jia Chong
  • Sima Shi
    Sima Shi

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Franchise(s)
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Omega Force
Publisher(s)
Koei Tecmo
Key People
Akihiro Suzuki
Atsushi Miyauchi
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Jul 16, 2013

Jul 19, 2013

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Jul 16, 2013

Jul 19, 2013

Genre Action
Sub-Genres(s) Hack and Slash
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Theme(s) Historical
Alternative Name(s) 真・三國無双7, Shin Sangoku Musou 7

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      • Harp
      • Iron Fan
      • Lightning Sword
      • Nunchaku
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      • Pugil Stick
      • Rapier
      • Shadow Fan
      • Shaman Rod
      • Spinner
      • Staff
      • Swallow Swords
      • Sword
      • Sword & Hook
      • Sword & Shield
      • Three Sectional Staff
      • Throwing Axes
      • Throwing Knives
      • Trishula
      • Twin Swords
      • War Fan
      • Wheels
      • Whip
      • Wingblades
      • Wired Gloves
    • Dive Weapons
      • Crescent Blade
      • Dragon Spear
      • Dual Blade
      • Flail Sword
      • Horsehair Whip
      • Striking Sword
      • Talisman Cards
    • Shadow Sprint Weapons
      • Double-Edge Trident
      • Flail
      • General's Sword
      • Javelin
      • Nine Rings Blade
      • Podao
      • Short Rod
      • Twin Pike
    • Wind Master Weapons
      • Arm Blade
      • Arm Cannon
      • Axe
      • Bomb
      • Bow & Rod
      • Brush
      • Circle Blade
      • Club
      • Crossbow
      • Dagger Axe
      • Double Voulge
      • Dual-Headed Mace
      • Gloves
      • Great Axe
      • Great Sword
      • Halberd
      • Lance
      • Mace
      • Pike
      • Rake
      • Siege Spear
      • Short Pike
      • Spear
      • Spiked Shield
      • Tonfa
      • Twin Axes
      • Twin Rods
      • Wheeled Halberd
  • Unlockables
    • Story Events
    • Unlocking Characters
    • Animals
  • Media
    • Screenshots
    • Videos
  • Guides
  • Walkthrough
    • Shu Story Mode
      • 1 - Yellow Turban Rebellion
      • 2 - Battle of Hulao Gate
      • 3 - Defense of Xu Province
      • 3-X - Disturbance at Guandu
      • 4 - Battle of Xinye
      • 5 - Battle of Changban
      • 6 - Battle of Chibi
      • 7 - Battle of Chengdu
      • 8 - Battle of Mt. Dingjun
      • 9 - Battle of Fan Castle
      • 10H - Battle of Yiling
      • 11H - Battle of Tianshui
      • 12H - Battle of Jieting
      • 12H-X - Battle of Chencang
      • 13H - Battle of the Wuzhang Plains
      • 9W - Battle of Fan Castle
      • 10W - Battle of Lukou
      • 11W - Ambush at Chang'an
      • 11W-X - Pacification of Nanzhong
      • 12W - Invasion of Luoyang
      • 13W - Capture of Wei
    • Wei Story Mode
      • 1 - Escape from Luoyang
      • 2 - Battle of Hulao Gate
      • 3 - Battle of Yan Province
      • 4 - Battle of Xu Province
      • 4-X - Battle of Puyang
      • 5 - Imperial Escort
      • 6 - Battle of Wan Castle
      • 6-X - Battle of Xiapi
      • 7 - Battle of Guandu
      • 8 - Battle of Mt. Bailang
      • 9 - Battle of Xinye
      • 10 - Battle of Chibi
      • 11H - Battle of Tong Gate
      • 12H - Battle of Hefei
      • 13H - Battle of Mt. Dingjun
      • 14H - Battle of Fan Castle
      • 10W - Battle of Chibi
      • 11W - Campaign for Jianye
      • 12W - Uprising at Xuchang
      • 13W - Pursuit at Nanjun
      • 14W - Battle of Baidi Castle
    • Wu Story Mode
      • 1- Battle of Xiangyang
      • 1-X - Battle of Liang Province
      • 2 - Conquest of Wujun
      • 3 - The Little Conquerer in Peril
      • 3-X - Defeat Gan Ji
      • 4 - Battle of Chibi
      • 5 - Battle of Nanjun
      • 6 - Battle of Jing Province
      • 7 - Battle of Hefei
      • 8H - Battle of Ruxukou
      • 9H - Battle of Fan Castle
      • 10H - Battle of Yiling
      • 10H-X - Battle of Guangling
      • 11H - Battle of Shiting
      • 12H - Battle of He Fei Castle
      • 7W - Battle of Hefei
      • 8W - Pursuit at Shouchun
      • 9W - Defense of Jiangxia
      • 9W-X - Assault at Xinye
      • 10W - Battle of Runan
      • 11W - Assault on Xuchang
    • Jin Story Mode
      • 1 - Pursuit at Wuzhang Plains
      • 2 - Battle of Xiangping
      • 3 - Battle of Mt. Xingshi
      • 4 - Coup d'etat
      • 4-X - Xiahou Ba's Journey
      • 5 - East Gates Battle
      • 5-X - Battle of New Hefei Castle
      • 6 - Battle of Mt. Tielong
      • 7 - Guanqiu Jian and Wen Qin's Rebellion
      • 8 - Battle of Xuchang
      • 9H - Zhuge Dan's Rebellion
      • 10H - Wei Emperor's Last Stand
      • 11H - Battle of Taoyang
      • 12H - Battle of Jiange
      • 13H - Battle of Chengdu
      • 8W - Battle of Xuchang
      • 9W - Capture of Chengdu
      • 9W-X - Defeat the Rebels
      • 10W - Battle of Jianye
      • 11W - Defend Chengdu
      • 12W - Final Conflict at Chibi
    • Others Story Mode
      • Yellow Turban Conflict
      • Eliminate Dong Zhuo
      • Chase at Hulao Gate
      • Xiapi Defensive Battle
      • Skirmish at Guandu
      • Nanzhong Rescue Mission
      • Phantoms of Xuchang
      • Rescue at Baidi Castle
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