Origins raised a lot of questions in the lead-up to its launch. With a restricted roster and a focus on a mysterious new protagonist, fans wondered if this would be the same hack-and-slash series they'd grown to love.

Step by step, the Dynasty Warriors series has dared to absorb more and more light RPG elements. Mind you, I can’t see the main Musou franchise in the market ever giving us a full-blown ARPG, but it’s been nice to see the simple hack-and-slash series evolve into something else,

Dynasty Warriors isn't known for its boss fights, but some of the climactic encounters in Origins might change that.

Here are all the gems that you can get in Dynasty Warriors Origins, their abilities, and the best ones to use in different situations.

The Spear is another solid early-game weapon that falls off a bit once you start getting to the harder content. If you want to charge head-first into the enemy in a single direction, these builds will let you pierce through enemy defenses while making up for the Spear’s weaknesses.

Put simply, players will need to alter the fate of certain characters if they want to unlock all of the true endings in Dynasty Warriors: Origins, although this can sometimes end up being a lot easier said than done.

Check out the best route to farm Pyroxene in Dynasty Origins Warriors. Find out how you can get the different gems and the best uses for each.

In the doldrums of winter, I’ve reached for comfort media — which, for me, means Chinese historical dramas. And while the elaborate costumes and overly sweet romances are enjoyable, sometimes a girl wants something with a little more teeth. Dynasty Warriors: Origins has given me exactly what I needed.

Those unsure about which difficulty setting to choose in Dynasty Warriors: Origins will need to consider the pros and cons of each of the four modes. Completing every battle in Dynasty Warriors: Origins will require multiple playthroughs,

Lui Bei's Shu true ending is the easiest one to get in the game, because you only need to change one mission, not two (or three), it comes ri