Shu's True Ending Guide for Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Dynasty Warriors: Origins features three distinct campaigns, each offering a hidden true ending. For players seeking to uncover the true conclusion of Liu Bei's Shu storyline, here's your complete guide.

The True Shu Ending in Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Unlock Guide

To access Shu's true ending, first complete the faction's main campaign. This unlocks mission replay functionality. Among repeatable stages, The Battle of Changban will display a golden banner - signalling an alternate conclusion. Normally, this mission involves protecting Liu Bei's retreat while Zhang Fei holds the bridge against Cao Cao's forces. However, achieving the true ending requires subverting this scenario: instead of facilitating Liu Bei's escape, you must personally defeat warlord Cao Cao.

This challenge epitomizes the series' signature one-against-many combat. With your forces committed to Liu Bei's evacuation, you'll essentially battle Cao Cao's entire army single-handedly. The mission fails if Liu Bei falls before you defeat Cao Cao, requiring multiple attempts without proper preparation.

Strategic adjustments improve your odds significantly. First, switch to Historian difficulty - the overwhelming enemy numbers make this nearly impossible on higher settings without maxed character progression. Second, choosing Zhang Fei as your partner positions you closer to Cao Cao's initial spawn point, saving precious time navigating the battlefield.

When engaging Cao Cao's forces, ensure your Musou Rage meter is charged. His army deploys two critical Grand Tactics: eliminating two enemy commanders and defeating 250 soldiers. Equipping weapons like twin pikes helps dispatch large groups efficiently. With his army routed, Cao Cao himself falls quickly - unlocking subsequent missions that culminate in Shu's true ending.

You now possess all knowledge to experience Shu's canonical conclusion in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. The game is currently available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S platforms.