In Dynasty Warriors: Origins, running your army feels like a one-man job, especially when your guard squad isn’t pulling their weight.
But don’t sweat it; your crew isn’t locked down. With the right moves, you can rapidly build up your ranks and have a trustworthy army at your side.
Here’s the lowdown on recruiting guards and making an unstoppable squad.
How To Get More Guards
If you're all about the main story, you might miss out on side missions that let you recruit new guards.
The world map shows these missions, and there’s usually a soldier nearby who needs something from you.
The best part is that completing these missions often rewards you with new guards, so don’t pass them up.
These missions are usually marked with a symbol that means they're connected to a soldier.
Simply message them to take on the mission. Most of these side missions give you guards, so glance at the reward description before you dive in.
Some missions give you a few more soldiers when you wrap them up.
Others might offer loot or different rewards, but it's especially worth watching out for those who promise to expand your ranks.
Training and Rescue missions are also some of the best ways to get more guards in Dynasty Warriors: Origins.
Training missions are like warm-ups that help you improve and score some extra guards at the end.
These missions are everywhere, so you can easily stack up your army and sharpen your abilities.
On the other hand, Rescue missions allow you to help out soldiers in a bind.
Once you save these soldiers from harm, they often enlist with your team, adding more guards to your ranks.
Both mission types give you solid reinforcements, so hit them up as you go.
Not only do these missions bump up your stats, but they also give you the kind of experience that can change things down the road.
Once you finish the main story, the post-game phase opens up, and you can recruit more guards.
After you’re done with the story, you can revisit any side missions you skipped, and you might get a chance to recruit more guards.
Many of the most rewarding side quests for guard recruitment become accessible or more fruitful during this phase.
Before hopping back into the post-game, skim through your mission log to make sure you didn’t skip any chances.
Backtracking can be fun when you’re actively searching for specific rewards like additional guards, and it’s the best time to hit any spots you skipped.
As you recruit more guards, you’ll notice some places where you can see and engage with your growing force.
One such location is the Sishui Gate. You can check your guards and review their stats and abilities here.
You can't do much with your guard's look or abilities, but the more soldiers you get, the more you’ll need to keep an eye on your roster.
Now that your guard force is expanding, it’s time to put them to work. Every guard has a set of abilities that add more than just muscle to the team.
Pay attention to which guards feel right for your style while fighting. Some might be better at dishing out damage, while others shine in defense or support.