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Dynasty Warriors: Origins
How to Win Duels
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Duels are won in Dynasty Warriors: Origins by filling the gauge, staying on the offensive, and timing parries or evades. See more tips on how to win duels, how to initiate duels, and rules on duels in here!
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How to Win Duels
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Fill the Gauge Before the Timer Ends
Winning a duel requires filling the gauge with blue before the timer ends. The gauge can be filled when landing hits, parries, and arts on the enemy.
Stay On the Offensive
During duels, it is best to stay on the offensive as much as possible. Continuous assault will eventually stagger the enemy, allowing even more hits in to progress the gauge. Remember to weave Arts in between to further lower enemy fortitude.
Time Parries, Evades, and Special Attacks
Timely parries, perfect evades, and interrupting with special attacks will allow Wanderer avoid taking damage and can provide an opportunity to deal damage in return. This is especially true for parries, where a well-timed parry can interrupt enemy action and achieve significant progress on the gauge.
How to Initiate Duels
Accept Duels When Prompted
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A prompt will occur when a duel is available. Press the corresponding buttons on the screen when it appears to initiate the duel.
Duels Often Appear When Fighting Large Armies
Duels will often appear when attempting to battle a large army. The duel will occur between Wanderer and the army's general, where victory or loss will significantly affect the morale gauge.
Duel Rules Explained
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Tug-of-War On Top Gauge
When a duel begins, a gauge at the top will appear that indicates the duel's status. The duel is won if Wanderer completely fills the bar blue, but will end in a loss if the enemy succeeds in filling the bar red.
Both sides of the duel will play a tug-of-war in attempting to fill the gauge first, which can be progressed by successfully landing hits, parries, and/or interrupts on the enemy party.
Starting Gauge is Based on Morale
The starting gauge is influenced by the current morale upon starting the duel. Wanderer will start with an advantage if ally morale is high, and likewise, will start with a disadvantage if ally morale is low.
Does Not Deplete HP During Duel
During duels, health is locked and will not be affected by enemy attacks. All attacks taken and inflicted will reflect on the top gauge during the duel, allowing players to turn the tides of battle even when low on health.
Victory or Defeat Greatly Affects Morale
Filling the bar with blue will indicate a victory, following an assault that executes the enemy officer or general. If the enemy succeeds in filling the bar, the duel ends in a loss, with the enemy dealing significant damage to Wanderer.
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