Dynasty Warriors: Origins - How To Switch Characters

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In Dynasty Warriors: Origins, you primarily play as the Wanderer on his peace-making quest. This involves significant story choices, and battles often include companions fighting alongside you.

While companions remain your allies on the battlefield, you can temporarily control them. These companions are exceptionally powerful, often surpassing the Wanderer's effectiveness, even with upgrades. Here's how to switch:

Character Switching in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Character switching is only possible during battles where you have a companion. Before a battle, your companion is listed as the final option in the pre-battle menu. You can choose to fight alone, but companion selection is not available there. Once the battle starts, your companion's health bar appears below yours in the bottom right.

Below the health bar is a blue energy meter, similar to your Musou gauge. This meter fills as you perform actions like:

• Parrying attacks
• Perfect dodges
• Assaulting officers
• Utilizing Weapon Arts

Most combat actions contribute to filling this meter, albeit at varying speeds.

A "Change Character" button appears next to the companion's meter once it's full. Press and hold this button (View button on Xbox, C on PC, or Touchpad on PlayStation) for approximately one second to switch characters.

Playing as Companions in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Switching characters should ideally occur during intense battles, as companions offer a significant power boost. Control is temporary, lasting roughly a minute; the blue meter gradually depletes, indicating the remaining time. Your new character starts with full Bravery and a range of effective combat arts.

The character switch initiates with a powerful attack. Aim carefully! The companion also has a full Musou gauge and health bar, allowing immediate use of their special attack for devastating results.