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How to Beat Diaochan

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How to Beat Diaochan

This is a guide on how to beat Diaochan who appears as a boss at the Battle of Hulao Gate in Chapter 2 of Dynasty Warriors: Origins. Learn about the boss Diaochan and tips on fighting her.

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CheckmarkFight Aggressively
CheckmarkBlock or Parry Diaochan's Strikes
CheckmarkWatch Out for Her Special Attacks

Fight Aggressively

The entire fight will be set in a duel, so you have 50 seconds to defeat Diaochan. You'll want to play as aggressively as you can to prevent her from using any of her fast attacks to put an end to the fight.

How to Win Duels

Block or Parry Diaochan's Strikes

Diaochan will often use swift lunging attacks, so one of the easiest ways to deal with her is through blocking. If you are quick enough, you can disrupt her with perfect blocks.

How to Parry and Block

Watch Out for Her Special Attacks

Some of Diaochan's attacks will have an orange glow, signifying that they are unblockable. You can either dodge the attack or use a Special Art to throw her off.

How to Use Special Battle Arts

Diaochan Boss Overview

Diaochan Diaochan
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Chapter Chapter 2
Related Missions ・Battle of Hulao Gate (CH2)

Diaochan is a story character in the game and appears as a miniboss during the mission Battle of Hulao Gate. A prompt to duel her will appear when the Wanderer approaches the catapults near Dong Zhuo's main base.

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