Dynasty Warriors: Origins - How To Switch Characters

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• Character Switching in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
• Playing as Companions in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

In Dynasty Warriors: Origins, you primarily play as the Wanderer, striving for peace. Your journey offers significant narrative choices, and companions frequently join you in battle.

While companions fight alongside you, offering substantial support, you can occasionally assume direct control. These companions are exceptionally powerful, often surpassing the Wanderer in combat effectiveness, even with his upgrades. Here's how to switch characters:

Character Switching in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Character switching is only possible during battles where a companion is present. Before a battle, the companion selection is the last option in the war council menu. You can choose to fight alone, but companion switching isn't available then. Once the battle starts, your companion's health bar appears below yours in the bottom right corner.

Beneath their health bar is a blue meter, similar to your Musou gauge. This meter fills as you fight, accelerating with:

• Parrying attacks
• Perfect dodges
• Officer assaults
• Weapon Arts usage

Most combat actions contribute to filling this meter, albeit at varying speeds.

A "Change Character" button appears next to the companion's meter once it's full. Press and hold this button (View on Xbox, C on PC, Touchpad on PlayStation) for approximately one second to switch control.

Playing as Companions in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Switching characters mid-battle is strategically advantageous, as companions are exceptionally strong. Control typically lasts about a minute. The blue meter, which enabled the switch, gradually depletes, indicating the remaining time. Your new character starts with full Bravery and a range of potent combat arts.

The character switch initiates with a powerful attack, so aim carefully. Your companion will also have a full Musou gauge and health bar, allowing immediate use of their special attack.