Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Dynasty Warriors Origins companion character swap
Screenshot by Prima Games

All Companions and How to Switch Characters in Dynasty Warriors Origins

Call in the heavy artillery

Dynasty Warriors Origins breaks away from the usual format as you play most of the campaign as a nameless non-customizable main character. However, you will have some allies along the way, and you can even switch characters during combat in Dynasty Warriors Origins.

Recommended Videos

How to Change Characters in Dynasty Warriors Origins

You will only have the option to swap characters in Dynasty Warrior Origins during fights where you bring a Companion alongside you. This will be highlighted on the battle preparations screen and is usually only available during story quests. First of all, pick your preferred Companion and start the battle.

Companion selection option in Dynasty Warriors Origins
Screenshot by Prima Games

During the battle, your Companion will have a swap meter displayed under their name, similar to the Mussou meter under your name. You have to perform actions such as dodges, parries, and officer kills to increase this swap meter for your companion. Once the meter is filled up, you can hold the options button on the Controller and the C key on the Keyboard to change characters temporarily.

Companions are incredibly powerful characters that can easily break through enemy defenses and defeat enemy officers with ease. However, you can only use Companions for a limited amount of time and usually only once per battle. The Companion’s swap meter will slowly deplete and deplete even faster once you enter Rage Mode. Whenever the swap meter depletes, the Companion will release their Ultimate Mussou Skill which is a devastating AoE attack that deals a ton of damage in a wide radius around them.

Dynasty Warriors companion ultimate mussou skill animation
Screenshot by Prima Games

Not only do companions assist you in battle, but they also give you a taste of what to expect from the endgame and ultimate Mussou skills that you unlock later down the line. You can think of companions as a maxed-out version of the main character that you can briefly control after charging up. That’s why it’s important to save your character switch for key moments in battle against large forces or against elite bosses such as Lu Bu.

All Playable Companions in Dynasty Warriors Origins

There are a total of 45 Companions you can forge bonds with. However, only nine of these Companions are playable. Each major faction has three playable companions that can join you in combat. Here are all the playable companions:

Companion NameFactionWeaponSkills
Guo JiaCao Cao’s ForcesSwordTornado Dance, Flying Dragon Slash, [Sp.] Absconding Slash, Divine Eagle Dance
Xiahou DunCao Cao’s ForcesPodaoImmortal Blade, Sharp Fang Flurry, [Sp.] Sea of Flames, Burgeoning Devastation
Zhang LiaoCao Cao’s ForcesTwin PikesSpinning Gale, Battle Roar, [Sp.] Wings of the Phoenix, Furious Dual Rush
Huang GaiSun Jian’s ForcesGauntletsRaging Tiger Rampage, Hurricane Kick, [Sp.] Ardent Energy Strike, Heaven and Earth’s Wrath
Sun ShangxiangSun Jian’s ForcesWheelsFlying Ring Rend, Triple Tempest, [Sp.] Tornado Slam, Twin Tiger Blast
Zhou YuSun Jian’s ForcesStaffFurious Tiger Dance, Double Wave Slam, [Sp.] Chaotic Flurry, Vaulting Leap
Guan YuLiu Bei’s ForcesCrescent BladeAzure Dragon Bellow, Divine Energy Domain, [Sp] Relentless Whirl Slash, Rising Cloud Crusher
Zhang FeiLiu Bei’s ForcesLanceBattle Cry Blast, Inner Fire Fury, [Sp.] Crouching Tiger Strike, Crushing Earth Gambit
Zhao YunLiu Bei’s ForcesSpearEarth Shatter, Flying Dragon Rend, [Sp.] Aerial Assault, Dragon Flash
All playable Companions

How to get Lu Bu as a Companion

It is possible to get Lu Bu as a Companion in Dynasty Warriors Origins after clearing the main campaign and completing any one of the branching story paths for a faction. However, he will only be available in replay battles and other side content, and you cannot use him in any of the main story content.

Weapon:

  • Peerless Halberd

Skills:

  • Valiant Steed Blitz
  • Hellraiser
  • Boundless Launch (sp)
  • Divine Wrath.
Dynasty Warriors Lu Bu image shot from below with him holding his spear and armor.
Screenshot by Prima Games

How to Pick Any Companion

You can pick any Companion you want in the Battle Replay system; however, the Companion options available to you will be limited during the main story missions. Furthermore, once you pick a faction, you will only be able to pick Companions from that faction, so choose wisely.

That’s all you need to know about switching characters and all the playable Companions in Dynasty Warriors Origins. For more guides, also check out how to collect and use Old Coins.


Prima Games is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author