Dynasty Warriors: Origins

How to Switch Characters

Dynasty Warriors Origins How to Switch Characters

Switch characters once your companion's Musou Gauge fills up in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. Learn how to switch characters, and what to do after switching characters here!

How to Switch Characters in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Switch Characters When Musou Gauge is Full

Switch Character Controls
PS5/Xbox
Controller
PS4 - Touchpad
or
XBOX - Options Button
Mouse and Keyboard C Button

You can switch characters by holding down the Touchpad on a PS5 controller, the Options Button on an Xbox controller, or the C Key on PC, once your companion's Musou Gauge is full.

Keep Track of Your Companion's Musou Gauge

Your Companion's Musou Gauge is the blue bar underneath their health bar which gradually fills over time during combat. A prompt will appear next to their name once it's fully charged, allowing you to switch between characters.

Enable War God Rage After Switching

War God Rage Controls
PS5/Xbox
Controller
PS4 -  Left Stick + PS4 - R3 Button
or
XBOX - Left Stick + XBOX - Right Stick
Mouse and Keyboard T Button

After switching to your companion, quickly enable their War God Rage mode. This allows them to continuously hack away at enemies while being impervious to all attacks.

Once their Musou Gauge is depleted, they will unleash an Extreme Musou Attack before switching back to the Wanderer.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Related Guides

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Beginner's Guide: Tips and Tricks

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Beginner Guides
How to Get Skill Points Fast How to Increase Rank Level
Can You Respec? How to Get and Use Old Coins
Fast Travel and All Waymark Locations How to Increase Bonds
What Does Raising Peace Do? How to Get Gold Fast
How to Raise Proficiency How to Farm Pyroxene
What Happens When You Die? How to Increase Bravery
How to Dash on a Horse How to Get and Use Meat Buns
What Does Morale Do? How to Unlock Ultimate Weapons
Combat Guides
How to Heal How to Parry
Switching Characters All Weapon Combos
How to Evade How to Use the Extreme Musou Attack
How to Use the True Musou Attack How to Use War God Rage
How to Ambush How to Do a Battle Art Chain
How to Perform Attacks from a Wheel Recovery How to Get Dramatic Success
Settings Guides
List of Controls All Horse Controls
FAQs
Can You Change Appearance? Can You Replay Missions?

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