In *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*, you'll dive into the chaos of ancient China, wielding your weapon alongside iconic warlords. As you progress, a crucial decision awaits: choosing which faction to align with. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the faction selection process in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Factions Explained

The game unfolds across multiple chapters, but in the initial two, your character, the Wanderer, remains unaffiliated. You'll assist Sun Jian, Cao Cao, and Liu Bei in various skirmishes, participating in significant historical events like the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the Battle of Hulao Gate.

However, by Chapter 3, *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* prompts you to make a pivotal choice. You'll need to decide which of the three factions to join by the chapter's end. By this point, you should have a good sense of which faction resonates with you, but the game offers additional battles to help you make an informed decision.

To move forward, you must complete a specific number of missions for each faction. To ally with Sun Jian, you need to complete three battles; Liu Bei requires two, and Cao Cao asks for just one. Once you've fulfilled the mission requirements for a faction, a new mission will unlock, forcing you to choose a side. For instance, if you complete Cao Cao's mission first, you'll have the option to ally with him or Liu Bei in the subsequent battle, with the choice to join Liu Bei unavailable if you haven't completed his missions. You can always go back and complete missions for all factions before making your final decision.

Once you commit to a faction, the others become inaccessible for the remainder of the game. You won't be able to undertake sidequests from the officers of the factions you didn't choose, nor will you be able to strengthen your bonds with them. This can make the path you choose more challenging. For example, aligning with Liu Bei might limit your opportunities to earn skill points from sidequests due to fewer commanding officers to interact with.

Each faction's route offers unique missions, so if you're eager to experience all that *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* has to offer, consider creating a separate save file before choosing your allegiance. This way, you can reload and explore different alliances.

That's the rundown on selecting a faction in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*. The game is now available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S, ready for you to embark on your epic journey through ancient China.