Defeating Zhang Jiao: A Strategy Guide for Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Conquering Zhang Jiao in Dynasty Warriors: Origins: A Comprehensive Guide

One of the initial hurdles in Dynasty Warriors: Origins is the formidable Zhang Jiao, leader of the Yellow Turbans. This guide details strategies for victory.

Phase 1: A Solo Showdown

This phase is a one-on-one duel in a vast wasteland. Zhang Jiao utilizes sorcery, launching stones across the arena. His attacks vary based on your distance:

• Close Range: Four stones are summoned, demanding swift evasion.
• Long Range: Eight stones are hurled in pairs, easily dodged by circling him.

Maintain a safe distance when he summons numerous stones to avoid significant damage. While primarily a ranged attacker, he employs close-combat combos (parryable) and an area-of-effect (AOE) pushback attack. A white glow signals his AOE charge; retreat to avoid damage.

Later, he unleashes red-aura attacks (uncancelable): a massive rockfall and clone summoning. The best approach is to maintain distance until the attacks conclude. A sword is the optimal weapon for this phase due to its superior damage output compared to spears or gauntlets.

Resource Management is Crucial: You likely have limited healing opportunities (around four). Meat buns are available near the arena entrance; utilize them strategically during your retreats.

Phase 2: A Tide of Yellow Turbans

Activating Musou Rage initiates Phase 2, bringing Yellow Turban reinforcements. Fortunately, your own army arrives, providing respite. This is an ideal time to replenish your health using the meat buns. Zhang Jiao introduces tornadoes, so be mindful of the wind's effects while eliminating his soldiers.

Zhang Jiao will attempt a Grand Tactic, requiring you to defeat 300 soldiers within a short timeframe. Failure results in a devastating attack. Simultaneously, he summons lightning strikes indicated by a closing ring; evade when it flashes. Musou Mode (basic, not Rage) is highly effective for quickly eliminating large groups of soldiers.

Foiling his Grand Tactic twice returns him to the battlefield with Phase 1 tactics. However, with your army's support, defeating him should be relatively straightforward, concluding Chapter 1.

Victory is Yours!

Master these strategies to overcome Zhang Jiao in Dynasty Warriors: Origins, available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.