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- How To Unlock Your First Steed in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
- How To Enhance Your Mount in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
- How To Change Mounts in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Dynasty Warriors: Origins lacks a dedicated sprint button; your character automatically sprints after a few running steps. While sprinting offers speed, traversing large battlefields to rescue officers often requires faster travel.
This is where your mount comes in, summonable at any time in the overworld or during battles. You can even fight from horseback for swift hit-and-run tactics. Here's how to acquire your first horse, improve its abilities, and switch between different mounts.
How To Unlock Your First Steed in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Your initial mount is a free gift! During Chapter 1, after completing the "Test Of Zheng Fei" battle, a merchant appears in the overworld on your route to the Battle Of Guangzong. He's located northeast of Wan Castle, before reaching the camp. Simply speak to him to receive your horse, which will be automatically equipped.
Summon your horse by pressing down on the left joystick (console) or V (keyboard).
How To Enhance Your Mount in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Your horse gains experience points (XP) based on completed missions, even if you don't actively ride it. However, Skirmishes don't award XP. Missions (marked by a red diamond with a soldier icon) provide medium-length battles for XP gain. The XP earned depends on battle duration, your riding time, and charging into enemies. Leveling up unlocks unique buffs for each horse at specific intervals.
How To Change Mounts in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Your first horse is automatically equipped, but you can acquire and equip others. Manage your mounts in the Battle Preparation menu (the last option on the left). Each horse possesses unique advantages; some are inherently faster or superior. To obtain new mounts, fully pacify a region; a new horse will then be available at a nearby waypoint as a reward.
