DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS
DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS immerses players in the turbulent Three Kingdoms era of ancient China from the perspective of an enigmatic, nameless warrior. Players clash against massive armies across sweeping battlefields using responsive hack-and-slash combat paired with tactical tactical squad commands. The 'Visions of Four Heroes' expansion further enriches the experience with alternate storyline paths, unique abilities, and demanding combat trials.
Overview of the platinum guide
7 missable trophies · Fully obtainable offline
Playtime
Platinum Requirement Profile (Difficulty & Effort)
Typical Musou overkill with massive kill and bond grind, but mechanically very manageable.
- Mechanics & Peak: 4/10 – Beating Lu Bu and hard battles require solid dodging and parrying.
- Guide Reliance: 6/10 – Multiple story routes, true endings, and missable officer saves require planning.
- Grind & Collectibles: 8/10 – 200,000 kills, maxing officer bonds, and collecting all items takes time.
- RNG & Luck: 3/10 – Random accessory and weapon drops, easily managed through replaying battles.
- Punishment Severity: 4/10 – Low frustration thanks to checkpoints, though highest difficulty hits hard.
- Co-op / MP Dependency: 0/10 – Entirely soloable with no online or multiplayer requirements.
Trophies
Main game
True Warrior of the Three Kingdoms
Obtained all trophies in the game.
Unlock all other trophies to earn the Platinum trophy.
The First Battle [Hidden]
Completed the first battle.
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
Suppressing the Yellow Turbans [Hidden]
Completed Chapter 1.
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
Bringing Down Dong Zhuo [Hidden]
Completed Chapter 2.
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
The Struggle for Supremacy [Hidden]
Completed Chapter 3.
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
To Each Their Own Path [Hidden]
Completed Chapter 4.
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
The Path to Power [Hidden]
Completed the Wei story.
Successfully complete the Wei campaign. Can be combined with the true ending.
The True Path to Power [Missable] [Hidden]
Completed the Wei story with the true ending.
Missable! Requires meeting specific diversion criteria during Wei's campaign prior to the final chapter. Maintain backup saves before pivotal story battles to ensure all prerequisites are met.
The Future of Wu [Hidden]
Completed the Wu story.
Successfully complete the Wu campaign. Can be combined with the true ending.
The True Future of Wu [Missable] [Hidden]
Completed the Wu story with the true ending.
Missable! Requires satisfying specific optional conditions throughout Wu's campaign to unlock the alternate resolution. Keep manual backup saves before major historical turning points.
A Just World [Hidden]
Completed the Shu story.
Successfully complete the Shu campaign. Can be combined with the true ending.
A Truly Just World [Missable] [Hidden]
Completed the Shu story with the true ending.
Missable! Requires fulfilling specific historical diversion objectives throughout the Shu campaign before the final battle. Keep backup saves prior to major chapter decisions to correct any missed criteria.
Guardian of Peace
Completely restored peace to every region.
Clear all skirmishes, requests, and hostile presence across every territory on the continental map to raise regional peace to 100%.
Supreme Competence [Missable]
Completed all missions.
Missable! Be sure to clear every optional battle and side objective on the continental map before advancing the main campaign past major points of no return.
Loyal Ally [Missable]
Completed all requests.
Missable! Officer requests appear on the map between major battles and expire once the story advances, so prioritize completing them as soon as they become available.
Avid Learner
Completed all training.
Complete all available training lessons in the game to master basic and advanced techniques.
Traveler
Unlocked all waymarks.
Waymarks act as fast-travel points across the continental map; thoroughly explore each region's main roads and secluded pathways to activate all of them.
Peerless Warrior
Acquired a Musou Rage.
Completely fill your Musou gauge in battle and activate Musou Rage to deal devastating damage.
The Pinnacle of Prowess
Acquired all skills from the skill panels between Knight-Errant Rank and Musou Rank.
Earn enough experience points to unlock all skills on the ranks between 'Knight-Errant' and 'Musou'.
Pyroxene Hunter
Collected 100 pyroxene.
Collect a total of 100 Pyroxenes. You obtain these valuable materials by defeating strong officers or as mission rewards.
Weaponsmith
Reforged the traits of a weapon.
Visit the blacksmith and use the option to synthesize the traits of any weapon.
Deadly Perfection
Fully upgraded a weapon.
Gather the required materials and upgrade a weapon of your choice to maximum level at the blacksmith.
Abundant Armory
Obtained all weapons.
Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.
Accessory Addict
Obtained all accessories.
Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.
Eminent Equestrian
Obtained all horses.
Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.
Officer of Renown
Led a unit of 30 or more soldiers.
Use the tactics system to command a large troop of at least 30 soldiers directly in battle.
Unbreakable Bond
Reached the maximum Bond Lv. with an officer.
Take an officer into battle regularly as a companion and complete their personal requests to reach maximum bond.
Spirit of Camaraderie
Reached the maximum Bond Lv. with all officers.
Deploying officers repeatedly in skirmishes and offering favored gifts at tea houses will significantly accelerate maxing out bond levels across all factions.
Living Well of Knowledge
Unlocked all stories and records.
Requires finishing every faction branch, viewing all normal and true endings, and completing all character bonds and requests to fully complete the encyclopedia.
Unrivaled
Defeated 200,000 enemies.
Defeat a total of 200,000 enemies. This trophy will come naturally over the course of your multiple playthroughs for the Platinum trophy.
Army of One
Defeated 1,000 enemies in a single battle.
Defeat at least 1,000 enemies in a single major battle. Use wide battlefields with high enemy density for this.
Fighting for Peace
Won 30 skirmishes.
Win 30 of the optional skirmishes that appear on the world map between main missions.
Killing Blow
Won 10 duels.
Win 10 duels against enemy officers. Duels are triggered in battle when challenging powerful opponents.
Defying Fate [Missable] [Hidden]
Rescued an officer fated to die.
Missable! During key historical battles where an officer's death is scripted, act immediately upon the tactical prompt and rush to defeat their pursuers before their health depletes.
The Strongest [Missable] [Hidden]
Defeated Lu Bu at Hulao Gate.
Missable! Lu Bu is an optional fight at Hulao Gate with lethal damage output; focus on parrying his unblockable attacks, back off during his Musou Rage, and coordinate companion tactics to break his guard.
Battle Art Mastery
Mastered a battle art.
Use a battle art repeatedly in combat until you reach its maximum mastery level.
Versatile Warrior
Used every battle art.
Equip and use every single available Martial Art in battle at least once throughout the game.
Clever Tactician
Attained dramatic success with a tactic.
Activate a tactic at the perfect moment to trigger a dramatic success and dominate the battlefield.
Masterful Tactician
Used 10 different tactics.
Successfully use at least 10 different tactics in battle throughout your adventure.
A Helping Hand
Rescued an officer 50 times.
Rush to the aid of allied officers when they are in trouble and rescue them from retreat a total of 50 times.
In Unison
Executed 10 Battle Art Chains.
Successfully perform 10 Martial Art chains in battle by seamlessly linking attacks together.
Weapons Master
Won a battle with 9 different types of weapon.
Win at least one battle with each of the 9 different weapon types in the game.
Capable Companions
Won battles with 9 different companions.
Fight and win battles with at least 9 different officers as active companions.
The Ultimate Warrior [Hidden]
Won a battle on Ultimate Warrior difficulty.
Unlocked after completing the campaign; you can easily earn this by replaying an early-game skirmish or Chapter 1 battle using fully upgraded endgame equipment.
Visions of Four Heroes
Visions of Four Heroes
Completed the Visions of Four Heroes story
Complete all story arcs of the expansion in the World of Visions. This requires completing all available paths.
The Vision Begins
You saved Zhang Jiao.
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
Distant Dream
Completed Zhang Jiao's story.
Successfully complete the specific storyline revolving around Zhang Jiao in the World of Visions.
Living Well of Visions
Unlocked all stories and records in the World of Visions.
Unlock all stories and records. To do this, all missions and branches in the World of Visions must be completed.
Transcendence
Acquired all skills from the skill panels in the Vision Rank.
Purchase all skills on the Vision Rank Skill Boards by investing the necessary points earned from leveling up.
Master of the Training Ground
Won every training ground battle.
Win all battles offered at the training ground. Successfully complete every challenge.
Vision’s Zenith
Used every World of Visions Battle Art.
Use every available Martial Art in the World of Visions at least once in battle.
In Pursuit of Perfection
Completed all training in the World of Visions.
Successfully complete all training sessions in the World of Visions.
Vision Collection
Obtained all Visions World accessories.
Collectible. For exact locations, please refer to our separate TrophyBase collectible guide.
Seasoned Strategist
Defeated an enemy unit with a Unit Action.
Perform a unit action and defeat an enemy unit with it in battle.
Tactical Savant
Defeated 1,000 enemies with Secret Tactics.
Defeat a total of 1,000 enemies using Secret Tactics. Progress is cumulative across all battles.
Secret Repertoire
Activated every Secret Tactic.
Activate every Secret Tactic available in the game at least once in battle.
Walkthrough
Start
Walkthrough (1)
Waymark 1
Walkthrough (1) · Waymarks
Old Coin 1
Walkthrough (1) · Ancient Coins
Weapon 2: Spear
Walkthrough (1) · Weapons
Fighting for Peace (Won 30 skirmishes)
Walkthrough (1) · Trophy Challenges
Accessory 1: Wing of the Great Bird
Walkthrough (1) · Accessories
Pyroxene Hunter (Collected 100 pyroxene)
Walkthrough (1) · Trophy Challenges
Waymark 2
Walkthrough (1) · Waymarks
Old Coins 2 - 4
Walkthrough (1) · Ancient Coins
Old Coin 5
Walkthrough (1) · Ancient Coins
Waymark 3
Walkthrough (1) · Waymarks
Old Coin 6
Walkthrough (1) · Ancient Coins
Waymark 4
Walkthrough (1) · Waymarks
Old Coins 7 - 8
Walkthrough (1) · Ancient Coins
Old Coins 9 - 10
Walkthrough (1) · Ancient Coins
Versatile Warrior - Used every battle art.
Walkthrough (1) · Ancient Coins
Battle Art 1: Wild Blade Rush
Walkthrough (1) · Battle Arts
Start
Walkthrough (2)
Accessory 2
Walkthrough (2) · Accessories
Battle Art Mastery (Mastered a battle art)
Walkthrough (2) · Trophy Challenges
Accessory 3
Walkthrough (2) · Accessories
Horse 1
Walkthrough (2) · Horses
Accessory 4
Walkthrough (2) · Accessories
Weapon 3
Walkthrough (2) · Weapons
Army of One (Defeated 1,000 enemies in a single battle)
Walkthrough (2) · Trophy Challenges
Accessory 5
Walkthrough (2) · Accessories
A Helping Hand (Rescued an officer 50 times)
Walkthrough (2) · Trophy Challenges
Start
Walkthrough (3)
Accessory 6
Walkthrough (3) · Accessories
Weapon 4
Walkthrough (3) · Weapons
Eminent Equestrian - Obtained all horses.
Walkthrough (3) · Horses
Accessory 7
Walkthrough (3) · Accessories
Battle Art
Walkthrough (3) · Battle Arts
Waymark 5
Walkthrough (3) · Waymarks
Waymark 6
Walkthrough (3) · Waymarks
Battle Art
Walkthrough (3) · Battle Arts
Accessory 8
Walkthrough (3) · Accessories
Weapon 5
Walkthrough (3) · Weapons
Request 1
Walkthrough (3) · Requests
Accessory 9
Walkthrough (3) · Accessories
Request 2
Walkthrough (3) · Requests
Horse 4
Walkthrough (3) · Horses
Start
Walkthrough (4)
Weapon 5
Walkthrough (4) · Weapons
Old Coin
Walkthrough (4) · Ancient Coins
Request 3
Walkthrough (4) · Requests
Unbreakable Bond (Reached the maximum Bond Lv. with an officer)
Walkthrough (4) · Trophy Challenges
Request 4
Walkthrough (4) · Requests
Request 5
Walkthrough (4) · Requests
Abundant Armory - Obtained all weapons.
Walkthrough (4) · Weapons
Duel 1
Walkthrough (4) · Duels
Start
Walkthrough (5)
Request 6
Walkthrough (5) · Requests
Duel 2
Walkthrough (5) · Duels
Duel 3
Walkthrough (5) · Duels
Accessory 10
Walkthrough (5) · Accessories
Horse 5
Walkthrough (5) · Horses
Accessory 11
Walkthrough (5) · Accessories
Start
Walkthrough (6)
Enhanced Killing Blow
Walkthrough (6) · Combat Techniques
Traveler - Unlocked all waymarks.
Walkthrough (6) · Waymarks
Duel 4
Walkthrough (6) · Duels
Duel 5
Walkthrough (6) · Duels
Request 7
Walkthrough (6) · Requests
Clever Tactician (Attained dramatic success with a tactic)
Walkthrough (6) · Trophy Challenges
Rescue Sun Jian (Defying Fate)
Walkthrough (6) · Quests
Start
Walkthrough (7)
Accessory 12
Walkthrough (7) · Accessories
Request 8
Walkthrough (7) · Requests
Weapon 8
Walkthrough (7) · Weapons
Duel 6
Walkthrough (7) · Duels
Accessory 13
Walkthrough (7) · Accessories
Final Waymark
Walkthrough (7) · Waymarks
Weapon 9
Walkthrough (7) · Weapons
Weapons Master (Won a battle with 9 different types of weapon)
Walkthrough (7) · Trophy Challenges
Start
Walkthrough (8)
Request 9
Walkthrough (8) · Requests
Accessory 14
Walkthrough (8) · Accessories
Accessory 15
Walkthrough (8) · Accessories
Request 10
Walkthrough (8) · Requests
Duel 7
Walkthrough (8) · Duels
Request 11
Walkthrough (8) · Requests
Request 12
Walkthrough (8) · Requests
The True Future of Wu (Rescue Sun Ce)
Walkthrough (8) · Quests
Start
Walkthrough (Endings)
Accessory 16
Walkthrough (Endings) · Accessories
Accessory 17
Walkthrough (Endings) · Accessories
Peerless Warrior (Acquired a Musou Rage)
Walkthrough (Endings) · Trophy Challenges
Duel 9
Walkthrough (Endings) · Duels
Masterful Tactician (Used 10 different tactics)
Walkthrough (Endings) · Trophy Challenges
Loyal Ally - Completed all requests.
Walkthrough (Endings) · Requests
Request 15
Walkthrough (Endings) · Requests
Request 16
Walkthrough (Endings) · Requests
Request 17
Walkthrough (Endings) · Requests
Request 18
Walkthrough (Endings) · Requests
Accessory 18
Walkthrough (Endings) · Accessories
Request 19
Walkthrough (Endings) · Requests
Accessory 19
Walkthrough (Endings) · Accessories
Accessory 20
Walkthrough (Endings) · Accessories
Collectibles
Waymark 1
Walkthrough (1) · Waymarks
Old Coin 1
Walkthrough (1) · Ancient Coins
Weapon 2: Spear
Walkthrough (1) · Weapons
Fighting for Peace (Won 30 skirmishes)
Walkthrough (1) · Trophy Challenges
Accessory 1: Wing of the Great Bird
Walkthrough (1) · Accessories
Pyroxene Hunter (Collected 100 pyroxene)
Walkthrough (1) · Trophy Challenges
Waymark 2
Walkthrough (1) · Waymarks
Old Coins 2 - 4
Walkthrough (1) · Ancient Coins
Old Coin 5
Walkthrough (1) · Ancient Coins
Waymark 3
Walkthrough (1) · Waymarks
Old Coin 6
Walkthrough (1) · Ancient Coins
Waymark 4
Walkthrough (1) · Waymarks
Old Coins 7 - 8
Walkthrough (1) · Ancient Coins
Old Coins 9 - 10
Walkthrough (1) · Ancient Coins
Versatile Warrior - Used every battle art.
Walkthrough (1) · Ancient Coins
Battle Art 1: Wild Blade Rush
Walkthrough (1) · Battle Arts
Accessory 2
Walkthrough (2) · Accessories
Battle Art Mastery (Mastered a battle art)
Walkthrough (2) · Trophy Challenges
Accessory 3
Walkthrough (2) · Accessories
Horse 1
Walkthrough (2) · Horses
Accessory 4
Walkthrough (2) · Accessories
Weapon 3
Walkthrough (2) · Weapons
Army of One (Defeated 1,000 enemies in a single battle)
Walkthrough (2) · Trophy Challenges
Accessory 5
Walkthrough (2) · Accessories
A Helping Hand (Rescued an officer 50 times)
Walkthrough (2) · Trophy Challenges
Accessory 6
Walkthrough (3) · Accessories
Weapon 4
Walkthrough (3) · Weapons
Eminent Equestrian - Obtained all horses.
Walkthrough (3) · Horses
Accessory 7
Walkthrough (3) · Accessories
Battle Art
Walkthrough (3) · Battle Arts
Waymark 5
Walkthrough (3) · Waymarks
Waymark 6
Walkthrough (3) · Waymarks
Battle Art
Walkthrough (3) · Battle Arts
Accessory 8
Walkthrough (3) · Accessories
Weapon 5
Walkthrough (3) · Weapons
Request 1
Walkthrough (3) · Requests
Accessory 9
Walkthrough (3) · Accessories
Request 2
Walkthrough (3) · Requests
Horse 4
Walkthrough (3) · Horses
Weapon 5
Walkthrough (4) · Weapons
Old Coin
Walkthrough (4) · Ancient Coins
Request 3
Walkthrough (4) · Requests
Unbreakable Bond (Reached the maximum Bond Lv. with an officer)
Walkthrough (4) · Trophy Challenges
Request 4
Walkthrough (4) · Requests
Request 5
Walkthrough (4) · Requests
Abundant Armory - Obtained all weapons.
Walkthrough (4) · Weapons
Duel 1
Walkthrough (4) · Duels
Request 6
Walkthrough (5) · Requests
Duel 2
Walkthrough (5) · Duels
Duel 3
Walkthrough (5) · Duels
Accessory 10
Walkthrough (5) · Accessories
Horse 5
Walkthrough (5) · Horses
Accessory 11
Walkthrough (5) · Accessories
Enhanced Killing Blow
Walkthrough (6) · Combat Techniques
Traveler - Unlocked all waymarks.
Walkthrough (6) · Waymarks
Duel 4
Walkthrough (6) · Duels
Duel 5
Walkthrough (6) · Duels
Request 7
Walkthrough (6) · Requests
Clever Tactician (Attained dramatic success with a tactic)
Walkthrough (6) · Trophy Challenges
Rescue Sun Jian (Defying Fate)
Walkthrough (6) · Quests
Accessory 12
Walkthrough (7) · Accessories
Request 8
Walkthrough (7) · Requests
Weapon 8
Walkthrough (7) · Weapons
Duel 6
Walkthrough (7) · Duels
Accessory 13
Walkthrough (7) · Accessories
Final Waymark
Walkthrough (7) · Waymarks
Weapon 9
Walkthrough (7) · Weapons
Weapons Master (Won a battle with 9 different types of weapon)
Walkthrough (7) · Trophy Challenges
Request 9
Walkthrough (8) · Requests
Accessory 14
Walkthrough (8) · Accessories
Accessory 15
Walkthrough (8) · Accessories
Request 10
Walkthrough (8) · Requests
Duel 7
Walkthrough (8) · Duels
Request 11
Walkthrough (8) · Requests
Request 12
Walkthrough (8) · Requests
The True Future of Wu (Rescue Sun Ce)
Walkthrough (8) · Quests
Accessory 16
Walkthrough (Endings) · Accessories
Accessory 17
Walkthrough (Endings) · Accessories
Peerless Warrior (Acquired a Musou Rage)
Walkthrough (Endings) · Trophy Challenges
Duel 9
Walkthrough (Endings) · Duels
Masterful Tactician (Used 10 different tactics)
Walkthrough (Endings) · Trophy Challenges
Loyal Ally - Completed all requests.
Walkthrough (Endings) · Requests
Request 15
Walkthrough (Endings) · Requests
Request 16
Walkthrough (Endings) · Requests
Request 17
Walkthrough (Endings) · Requests
Request 18
Walkthrough (Endings) · Requests
Accessory 18
Walkthrough (Endings) · Accessories
Request 19
Walkthrough (Endings) · Requests
Accessory 19
Walkthrough (Endings) · Accessories
Accessory 20
Walkthrough (Endings) · Accessories