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Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Should You Become a General or a Shadow?
★ Chapters: One | Two | Three | Four | Five
★ True Endings: Shu | Wei | Wu
★ Save Sun Jian | Sun Ce | Dian Wei | Guo Jia
★ Points of No Return | Post-Game Content
★ How to Get Ultimate Weapons
★ How to Do a Battle Art Chain
The choice of becoming a General or a Shadow occurs across all endings in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. Check out the consequences of each choice and see if you should become a General or a Shadow here!
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Should You Become a General or a Shadow?
Live in the Shadows
While both choices only impact a paragraph within the story summary, we recommend choosing to live in the Shadows. This decision aligns seamlessly with the Wanderer’s narrative as the Guardian of Peace, preserving his enigmatic role as an unseen force influencing the destinies of the series’ great leaders.
Who Is the Protagonist (Nameless Hero)?
Outcomes and Consequences
Summary of Choice Outcomes
| Prompt | |
|---|---|
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| Choice | Outcome |
| I wish to become a General. |
・Positive acknowledgement from faction leader and Officers ・Ending story summary details the Wanderer's deeds as a General. |
| I wish to live in the Shadows |
・Positive acknowledgement from faction leader and Officers ・Ending story summary acknowledges the Wanderer's contribution to the faction leader as a Shadow. |
Detailed above is a summary of all outcomes from choosing to be a General or to live in the Shadows.
I Wish to Become a General
Choosing to become a General will earn praise from your faction leader and Officers, who will share words of encouragement as they prepare for your formal induction into their ranks as a commanding officer.
This decision is also reflected in the story summary after the credits, where a dedicated paragraph acknowledges the Wanderer’s title as General and highlights their contributions to the battlefield.
I Wish to Live in the Shadows
Choosing to live in the Shadows also generates positive feedback from your faction leader and Officers, as they acknowledge your decision to forego titles and act independently while still in servitude to your chosen faction leader.
Much like choosing to be a General, this choice will also be reflected on the story summary, detailing the Wanderer's influence over the course of their faction leader's rise to power.
When Does the Choice Appear?
Appears in All Endings
The choice to become a General or a Shadow is given to the Wanderer across all normal and true endings. This decision takes place after the dust has settled from the final battle, allowing a moment to converse with your chosen faction leader and key Officers, ultimately concluding the story.
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