Up for some close combat? If you’ve been itching to swap your weapons for a pure fistfight, the Gauntlets in Dynasty Warriors: Origins let you do that.
This weapon delivers a fast, hard-hitting playstyle, perfect for taking down foes with swift, strong blows.
But before you can start landing those heavy blows, you need to unlock them first.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to unlock the Gauntlets and maximize their devastating potential.
How To Unlock the Gauntlets
The Gauntlets unlock after you reach the Battle of Guangzong in Chapter 1.
This is one of the first major battles in the game and will introduce you to the basic mechanics of combat.
This is where you'll run into Zhou Cang, the officer with the Gauntlets. The goal is to bring down Zhou Cang in this battle.
He’s not much of a challenge, but don’t lose focus on him with all the other enemies running around.
Zhou Cang is located in the middle of the battlefield, so plan your route around it.
Look on the mission map for Zhou Cang’s exact location so you can make a beeline for him.
It will cut down on time and keep things efficient. Once you take down Zhou Cang, the Gauntlets are unlocked as a weapon.
Now that you’ve wrapped up the chapter, you can head to any town’s weapon shop to pick them up.
The Gauntlets in Dynasty Warriors: Origins are about throwing down in tight quarters.
Instead of going for long-range or splash explosions, the Gauntlets let you pummel enemies with fast punches and heavy kicks.
What makes them stand out is their ability to switch between stances, each bringing something unique to the table.
These stances help you roll with the situation and keep control of the fight:
Tiger Stance
This is the fastest stance, perfect for rapid, agile attacks. You’ll be able to launch a six-hit combo and use a triple shot of spirit energy with heavy attacks.
Dragon Stance
Dragon stance focuses on heavy, power-packed blows. It allows you to send enemies flying with a powerful tackle or use shockwaves to crush foes.
Serpent Stance
This stance focuses on aerial combat. This stance focuses on air fights, using spinning attacks to lift enemies and let you juggle them.
Phoenix Stance
If you need to clear a crowd, Phoenix's area-of-effect style has got you covered.
You can pull off big kicks and shockwaves to take out a bunch of enemies.
Every stance has pros and cons, so knowing when to change it up is key to performing at your best.
You can use the Gauntlets’ Battle Arts to drop some serious damage or throw off enemy moves.