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Dynasty Warriors Origins - Battle of Shenting

The Battle of Shenting is a main story mission in Chapter 4 of Dynasty Warriors: Origins. See how to complete the Battle of Shenting, its victory and defeat conditions, rewards, as well as a detailed strategy on how to complete it.

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Battle of Shenting Guide

Battle of Shenting Guide
CheckmarkVictory Condition: Defeat Liu Yao
CheckmarkDefeat Condition: Sun Ce or Zhou Yu Flees

Victory Condition: Defeat Liu Yao

This battle will result in a victory once you have defeated Liu Yaoi.

Defeat Condition: Sun Ce or Zhou Yu Flees

This battle will result in a defeat if Sun Ce or Zhou Yu is forced to flee. Make sure to come to their aid whenever needed.

How to Unlock Battle of Shenting

Complete Battle of Niuzhu in Wu Route

Battle of Niuzhu

The Battle of Shenting becomes available when you complete the Battle of Niuzhu in the Wu Route.

Chapter 4 Story Walkthrough

Battle of Shenting Walkthrough

Battle of Shenting Walkthrough
CheckmarkCapture North and Western Bases
CheckmarkCapture Marked Enemy Base
CheckmarkClear the Main Enemy Base

Capture North and Western Bases

Battle of Shenting Map

You can start by clearing enemy bases from the north going to the west. Do keep a watch out for an exclamation mark indicator (!) that appears on the southwestern base.

Capture Marked Enemy Base

Battle of Shenting Marked Base

When the exclamation mark appears on the southwestern base occupied by the officer Taishi Ci, prioritize on defeating them. This will help your allies advanced further south.

Clear the Main Enemy Base

Battle of Shenting Clearing the Enemy Base, mode;show

Once you have cleared the surrounding bases, head for the southern main base occupied by Liu Yao. Break through its gate, and defeat him and his forces to complete this battle.

Battle of Shenting Rewards

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

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

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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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