Tactics is a gameplay mechanic that allows the protagonist to order nearby allies to perform special coordinated actions on the battlefield in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. Read on to learn the list of all Tactics, how to Unlock Tactics, how to equip Tactics, how to use Tactics, the best Tactics to use, and more!

List of All Tactics

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All Tactics

Tactics are special commands during battles to perform strategic manuevers, such as advance or cavalry charge.

Some tactics can trigger Dramatic Success when used in approriate situations.

Tactic	Cooldown	Description
Battle Roar	300s	Let out a war cry, causing enemy troops to falter. Dramatic Success: Lowers the enemy's Courage.
Charge	150s	Charge with infantry.
Defensive	180s	Establish a defensive formation, blunting enemy attacks and reducing damage.
Encirclement	210s	Surround the enemy before unleashing an attack. Deals a large amount of damage to the target enemy.
Encouragement	60s	Strengthen allied troops.
Flaming Volley	240s	Unleash a powerful fire arrow volley. Dramatic Success: Lowers the Courage of enemies hit from high ground.
Invigoration	90s	Greatly strengthens allied troops.
Mounted Charge	420s	Perform a fearsome cavalry charge. Dramatic Success: Lowers the Courage of enemies hit at a distance.
Order to Defend	30s	Order your guards to defend a location. The guards will continue to defend the spot until they receive an order to return or are defeated.
Order to March	30s	Order your guards to move to a specific area. The guards will continue marching until they receive an order to return or are defeated.
Order to Protect	30s	Order your guards to protect an allied officer. The guards will continue protecting the target until they receive an order to return or are defeated.
Spear Wall	90s	Take up an intercepting formation with spears. Dramatic Success: Repels enemy charges and lowers their Courage.
Strone Throw	240s	Unleash an extremely powerful volley of rocks. Dramatic Success: Lowers the Courage of enemies hit from high ground.
Volley	150s	Unleash a volley. Dramatic Success: Lowers the Courage of enemies hit from high ground.

How to Unlock Tactics

Available at Chapter 2 - Battle of Sishui Gate

Tactics only become available at Chapter 2 - Battle of Sishui Gate. Volley is the only tactic available upon unlocking tactics.

How to Equip Tactics

Equip in the Battle Preparation

The only way to equip weapons is through the Battle Preparation under the Squad tab. Once on the Squad tab, simply select an Tactic slot, then choose a Tactic from the available selection.

A maximum of three (3) Tactics can be equipped.

How to Use Tactics

Press the Eyes of the Sacred Bird / Tactics Button

To use Tactics, players need to press the button assigned to the action to bring up the wheel, then select from the three Tactics they've chosen.

The Tactics action has a default button that depends on the console players are using, but it can be manually assigned in the Controls menu under the System tab in the settings.

Best Tactics to Use

Charge can be Used in Any Situation

Charge is one of the best Tactics in the game. It's a straightforward offensive tactic that can be used in any situation and will be effective every time.

Order to March can Help Struggling Areas

Order to March sends troops to specific areas on the battlefield. This Tactic can help allies who are struggling in certain areas on the battlefield, giving them a chance to even the odds or win the fight.

Defensive Reduces Enemy Damage

Defensive orders allied troops to form a defensive formation, blunting enemy attacks and reducing damage. It's a straightforward defensive tactic that's great for defending areas.

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