Koei Tecmo's Omega Force team released DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS on 16 January 2025, dropping the huge playable roster for one nameless protagonist the game calls the Wanderer and later names Ziluan, a member of the Guardians of Peace. He can pick up all 10 weapon types, from Sword through Podao to Halberd, and carries two of them into any battle. The campaign runs five chapters from the Yellow Turban Rebellion through Sishui Gate, Hulao Gate, Xiapi and Guandu to Chibi, and the faction you commit to in Chapter 3 decides which battles you fight and which ending you get.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary weapons | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your role's key combinations |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary weapons | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Battle of Guangzong
Key resources: First real Grand Tactic practice, early weapon grade upgrades, the run in to the Zhang Jiao confrontation Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Dragon Spear upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Battle of Hulao Gate
Key resources: The Lu Bu duel, coalition officer bonds, high grade weapon drops from the gate defenders Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Dragon Spear upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Battle of Xiapi
Key resources: A second Lu Bu fight, defecting officers, a large morale swing you can exploit for a fast clear Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Dragon Spear upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Battle of Guandu
Key resources: Cao Cao faction bonds, late chapter weapon grades, the route into the 1,000-Li March of Guan Yu Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for General's Sword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Battle of Chibi
Key resources: The Chibi fire attack, endgame weapon grades, the branch into your chosen ending Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for General's Sword max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Battle of Guangzong to Battle of Hulao Gate)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Dragon Spear once accessible
Mid Game (Battle of Xiapi)
- Push Dragon Spear to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for General's Sword
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Battle of Guandu to Battle of Chibi)
- Max out General's Sword. This is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary weapons for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple weapons: Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials: Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear: Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Battle of Xiapi farming: This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early: Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Bravery is the whole combat system. You start with 4 points and the rank cap takes it to 10, and a single parry counter refills a full unit, so treat parrying as a resource generator rather than a defensive option.
- Farm Battle of Xiapi during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build. Some classes farm faster in certain areas
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