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List of All Podaos and How to Unlock

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Dynasty Warriors Origins - Podao

Podaos are unlocked in Chapter 2: Subjugation of the White Wave Bandits and are one of the weapon types the protagonist can use in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. Read on to learn how to unlock Podaos, the list of all Podaos, the strongest Podao in the game and how to get it, how to use the Podao, recommended Podao combos, and the list of all Podao Arts.

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How to Unlock Podaos

Obtain in Subjugation of the White Wave Bandits

The Podao is unlocked by obtaining it from one of the officers in Chapter 2: Subjugation of the White Wave Bandits.

Subjugation of the White Wave Bandits Guide

List of All Podaos

Weapon Grade Attack
Crushing FalchionCrushing Falchion 1 22
Crushing Falchion EXCrushing Falchion EX 2 42
Gnashing FangGnashing Fang 3 80
Gnashing Fang EXGnashing Fang EX 4 136
Sky SplitterSky Splitter 5 204
Sky Splitter EXSky Splitter EX 6 264
Training PodaoTraining Podao 6 300
Demon SlayerDemon Slayer 7 326
Soaring LuanSoaring Luan 8 624

List of All Weapons and How to Unlock Them

Ultimate Podao Weapon

Soaring Luan

Ultimate Podao
Soaring Luan Ultimate PodaoSoaring Luan Grade 8
Attack 624
Traits
Boosts Musou Attack strength by 20%.
Boosts Battle Art strength by 10%.
Boosts Musou Gauge by 10%.
Boosts Bravery gained by 10%.
Boosts damage to Wushu when attacking officers by 10%.
Obtain a small amount of Bravery upon defeating an officer.
How to Get
Defeat Li Dian and Yu Jin before they reach the base to stage the fire attack in the Battle of Bowangpo on Ultimate Warrior Difficulty.

How to Get Ultimate Weapons

How to Use Podao

Utilize Powerful Charged Attacks

The Podao is perhaps the best weapon when it comes to charging attacks. The Podao's special quirk is that it allows you to perform 2-Staged Charge Attacks, increasing in both damage and range the higher the charge level.

It's actually recommended to often use the 2nd charge level, especially when needing to quickly defeat numerous enemies.

Maintain High Mobility While Charging

Charging the Podao does not limit you to just standing in place. Without any noticeable dip in movement, you can move around and reposition before unleashing a max charged attack, which makes up for the relatively slower attack speed.

Improving your proficiency with a Podao will even allow you to perform a dash while charging, adding even more mobility.

Gain Plenty of Crowd Control with Battle Arts

The Podao's weapon mechanics make it great for fighting large waves of enemies or frequently staggering enemy officers. Almost all of the Podao's arts give you some form of crowd control or provides you with an ability to zone enemies.

Best Battle Arts to Use

Podao Recommended Combos

Triple Charged Heavy Attack Combo

Input Description
Hold PS5 - Triangle ButtonPS5 - Triangle ButtonPS5 - Triangle Button
Hold XBOX - Y ButtonXBOX - Y ButtonXBOX - Y Button
Hold Right ClickRight ClickRight Click
[Charge] The resulting shockwave sends enemies flying.

This is the Podao's signature combo. It hits like a train during the final hit, but is also slow to execute.

Normal into Charged Heavy Attack

Input Description
Hold PS5 - Triangle Button during a PS5 - Square Button normal attack
Hold XBOX - Y Button during a XBOX - X Button normal attack
Hold Right Click during a Left Click normal attack
 [Charge] Changes to a single slash. A sweeping area over a large area.

A safer, and quicker, combo to often use is to end your regular normal attack strings with a charged heavy attack, which unleashes a decently-ranged and damaging slash.

Best Combos to Use

Podao Arts

Arts Bravery Req. Effect
(Sp.) Sea of Flames (Sp.) Sea of Flames 3 Use your blade to generate flames through friction and then burn everything in front of you.
Sp. Effect:
Able to stop certain attacks and stagger the enemy.
Ardent Aura Slash Ardent Aura Slash 7 Infuse your Bravery into your poado and then unleash it. Charging the attack will increase its strength and range.
Blade Typhoon Blade Typhoon 4 Deliver a powerful slash with your podao, generating a number of energy flares which strike enemies.
Bounding Earth Strike Bounding Earth Strike 3 Step on an enemy to jump up and then slam your podao against the ground. The resulting shockwave will send enemies flying.
Burgeoning Devastation Burgeoning Devastation 3 Move forward while making a sweeping attack with your podao. Continuing to press the button enables repeated attacks by using Bravery. The final strike will also be strengthened.
Dragon Sweep Slash Dragon Sweep Slash 2 Perform a spin kick to launch enemies into the air and follow up with a podao slash. Will enable you to catch large swathes of enemies in your wake.
Fierce Focus Fierce Focus 2 Concentrate your Bravery to strengthen yourself. This will power up your charge attacks by one level.
Immortal Blade Immortal Blade 3 Perform a single strike from a stationary stance. Charging the attack increases its strength. The more attacks you sustain while charging, the shorter the charge duration.
Lingering Tempest Slash Lingering Tempest Slash 3 Perform a single slash to create a protective barrier of wind. Any enemy that touches it will be thrown back and staggered. Charging this move extends the wind's duration.
Sharp Fang Flurry Sharp Fang Flurry 5 Perform a flurry of forward slashes in a concentrated manner to form a powerful attack.

List of All Battle Arts and Guide

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