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Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Battle of Ye Guide

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Dynasty Warriors Origins - Battle of Ye

Battle of Ye is a main story mission in Chapter 5 of Dynasty Warriors: Origins. Check out how to complete the Battle of Ye, how to unlock the battle, as well as its walkthrough and rewards here.

Battle of Ye Guide

Battle of Ye Guide

Victory Conditions: Defeat Yuan Shang and Yuan Tan

The initial Victory Condition for this battle is to capture Ye castle by defeating Yuan Shang. After doing so, the condition will shift towards defeating Yuan Tan once he reveals his betrayal to Cao Cao. Pace yourself and defeat the two brothers to ensure victory.

Defeat Conditions: Cao Cao or Guo Jia Flees

Keep an eye on Cao Cao and Guo Jia's health bars as any of them getting defeated will cost you the battle. Selecting Guo Jia as your companion will make it easier for you to guard him. Rush to their aid whenever they're in dire situations to restore their health.

How to Rescue Officers

How to Unlock Battle of Ye

Complete Chapter 4 in the Wei Route

Dynasty Warriors Origins - Battle of Ye

This is the 1st mission of Chapter 5 if you decided to go down the Wei route back in Chapter 3.

Chapter 5 Story Walkthrough

Battle of Ye Walkthrough

Battle of Ye Walkthrough






Assist Forces Through Alternate Route

At the start, Xun You and his forces will divert from the main group in order to flank the enemy through the alternate route. You can leave them to do it themselves, but it would be faster if you assisted. Reaching the top of the route will signal Xun You's forces to ambush.

At this point, Yuan Tan's forces will also start to advance to catch up with Cao Cao.

How to Ambush

Assist Cao Cao

Dynasty Warriors Origins - Cao Cao Desperate Fight

If you selected Guo Jia as a companion before the start of the battle, you only have to keep a close eye on Cao Cao left. Remember to constantly check his health with Eyes of the Sacred Bird, especially whenever you divert from his group.

How to Use Eyes of the Sacred Bird

Capture the First and Second Bases

The siege towers and catapults are essential in this battle. Capturing the first base allows Cao Cao's engineers to construct the siege towers that can get you over their defensive walls. On the other hand, capturing the second base allows the engineers to construct catapults to counter the enemy's catapults.

Feel free to restore your health with the Meat Bun pots inside these bases as well.

How to Find Base Locations

Clear the Path for the Siege Towers

Dynasty Warriors Origins - Siege Tower Damaged

Battling at the east gate can get hectic with the amount of things going on. Focus on clearing a path for the siege towers as they can get destroyed when they have taken too much damage. They can be rebuilt, although it takes quite a while and they will be pushed back from their original position, delaying the battle.

Take Down Archer Towers

Dynasty Warriors Origins - Give Order to Destroy

To ease even more pressure off your forces, take down archer towers by instructing your guards to destroy them once you are near them.

How to Increase Guards

Assist the Allied Forces in the South

Once the siege towers reach the walls, secure Cao Cao's safety first by eliminating the enemies by the east gate. Cao Cao will station himself outside the gate, waiting for you to open them.

You can use this to your advantage by leaving Cao Cao there to assist the allied forces to the south. Capture the two south bases in order to push the enemies by the south gate to surrender.

The surrendered soldiers will join your forces and storm through the south gate with you. From there, you can head over to the east gate and open it to let Cao Cao in.

Defeat Yuan Shang

Dynasty Warriors Origins - Yuan Shang

At the center of the castle, you will face Yuan Shang, a Staff user. Depleting enough of his health will give you an offer to duel with him.

How to Win Duels

Defeat Bailuan and Yuan Tan

After defeating Yuan Shang, Bailuan will appear along with phantom soldiers. At the same time, Yuan Tan will turn on Cao Cao and instruct his soldiers to attack your forces.

It is advised to go after Bailuan first in order to get rid of the phantom soldiers. Clearing them out will make dealing with Yuan Tan much easier. Defeat him to accomplish victory!

How to Beat Bailuan

Battle of Ye Rewards

Weapon Proficiency

Dynasty Warriors Origins - Battle of Ye Weapon Proficiency

Weapon Proficiency will be rewarded based on the weapon/s used in battle. Ranking up weapon proficiency raises Wanderer's level, and reaching certain levels will unlock new skill trees to spend skill points on.

Best Skills to Get First

Skill Points and Mount EXP

Dynasty Warriors Origins - Battle of Ye Mount EXP

Skill points and Mount EXP are also awarded based on the number of enemies defeated and which Horse was used.

These rewards vary greatly depending on the Wanderer's performance during battle.

How to Get Skill Points Fast

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Related Guides

Dynasty Warriors Origins - Walkthrough

All Chapters, Missions, and Battles

All Mission Types

List of All Mission Types
Main Story Missions Optional Missions

All Chapter Walkthroughs

List of Chapter Guides
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3
Chapter 4 Chapter 5 -

All Main Story Missions

Chapter 1 Main Story Missions
1 Battle of Guangyang
2 Battle of Yingchuan
3 Battle of Wan Castle
4 Battle of Guangzong
5 Final Battle against the Yellow Turbans
Chapter 2 Main Story Missions
1 Suppression of You Province
2 Suppression of Liang Province
3 Suppression of Jing Province
4 Subjugation of the White Wave Bandits
5 Protection of Wang Yun
6 Rebellion of the Ten Attendants
7 Assassination of Dong Zhuo
8 Battle of Sishui Gate
9 Battle of Hulao Gate
Chapter 3 Main Story Missions
1 Suppression of Yan Province (Wei)
2 Battle of Jieqiao (Shu)
3 Assault on Nanyang (Wu)
4 Battle of Beihai (Shu)
5 Siege of Fan Castle (Wu)
6 Battle of Xiangyang (Wu)
7 Battle of Xu Province (Wei and Shu)
8 Battle of Xiaopei (Shu and Wu)
9 Battle of Puyang (Wei)
10 Rescue of Lu Bu (Shu)
11 Battle of Lujiang (Wu)
12 Battle of Yu Province (Wei)
13 Second Battle of Puyang (Wei)
14 Rescue of Emperor Xian (Wei)
15 Escape from Danyang (Wu)
Chapter 4 Main Story Missions
1 Xiapi Counterattack (Shu)
2 Escape from Wan Castle (Wei)
3 Subjugation of Yuan Shu (Shu and Wu)
4 Escape from Xiaopei (Wei and Shu)
5 Battle of Xiapi (Wei and Shu)
6 Defense of Xiapi (Shu)
7 Battle of Baima and Yanjin (Wei and Shu)
8 1,000-Li March of Guan Yu (Shu)
9 Battle of Niuzhu (Wu)
10 Battle of Shenting (Wu)
11 Conquest of Wu (Wu)
12 Battle of Mt. Xisai (Wu)
13 Suppression of Wu (Wu)
14 Assault on Xiapi (Wei)
15 Battle of Guandu (Wei)
Chapter 5 Main Story Missions
1 Battle of Runan (Shu)
2 Battle of Xinye (Wei)
3 Battle of Bowangpo (Wei and Shu)
4 Battle of Changban (Wei and Shu)
5 Battle of Chibi (Wei, Shu, and Wu)
6 Battle of Huarong Path (Wei and Shu)
7 Battle of Ye (Wei)
8 Battle of Mt. Bailang (Wei)
9 Subjugation of Lujiang (Wu)
10 Subjugation of Huang Zu (Wu)
11 Subjugation of Kuaiji (Wu)
12 Final Battle at Xiakou (Wu)
13 Battle of Sanjiangkou (Wu)

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