Dynasty Warriors: Origins - How To Unlock & Use The Horse

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• How To Obtain Your First Steed in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
• Leveling Up Your Mount in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
• Switching Mounts in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Dynasty Warriors: Origins lacks a dedicated sprint button; your character automatically sprints after a few running steps. While sprinting offers swift movement, traversing expansive battlefields to rescue officers and secure victory often necessitates faster travel.

This is where your mount becomes invaluable, summonable at any time during overworld exploration or combat. Engage in combat from horseback for a rapid hit-and-run approach. Here's how to acquire your initial steed, enhance its abilities, and swap it for other mounts.

How To Obtain Your First Steed in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Your first horse is a free gift! After completing the "Test Of Zheng Fei" mission (the second major battle in Chapter 1), a merchant appears in the overworld. Find him northeast of Wan Castle, before reaching the camp. He'll be standing near his horse. Speak to him to receive your mount, automatically equipped for immediate use.

Summon your horse by pressing down on the left joystick (console) or the 'V' key (keyboard).

How To Level Up Your Mount in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Your horse gains experience points (XP) based on completed missions, even if you don't actively ride it. XP is earned during missions and main story battles, but not during Skirmishes. Missions are indicated by a red diamond with a soldier icon. The XP gained depends on battle duration and your horse's usage, including charging into enemies. Leveling up unlocks unique buffs for each horse at specific level intervals.

How To Switch Mounts in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

While your first mount is automatically equipped, you can acquire and equip others. Manage your mounts in the Battle Preparation menu (the last option on the left). Each horse possesses unique advantages; some are inherently faster or superior. To obtain new mounts, maximize the peace level of a region. A new horse awaits as a reward at a nearby waypoint upon achieving this.