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Update: I will no longer be maintaining this thread on NeoGAF.


Since these reveals have been rolling in at a pretty steady rate, and the other threads covering the topic aren't being updated (and with 80+ characters, it probably doesn't make sense to make a new thread for each reveal), I thought it would be a good idea to have a consistently updated thread to store all of them in one place.

Some weapons have been changed from Dynasty Warriors 8 as well, so there's ample discussion to be had there.

By Kingdom:

--Shu--------------

Liu Bei
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 2

Descendant of Liu Sheng, King of the Eastern Han dynasty.
He took to the battlefield alongside his oath-brothers Guan Yu and Zhang Fei in order to bring peace to the people and prosperity back to the Han Dynasty.
Compassionate and charitable, he had a tendency to act based on feelings more than logic.
His warm personality earned him the love and loyalty of many people.

Guan Yu
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors

Honoring an oath of brotherhood with Liu Bei and Zhang Fei, he was an essential figure in the establishment of the Kingdom of Shu as the leader of the Five Tiger Generals of Shu. A heroic and skilled warrior with a strong dedication to what is right, he earned the respect of both friend and foe alike while at the same time, acquiring the nickname "Lord of the Magnificent Beard" from the Emperor.

Zhang Fei
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors

A brother by oath to Liu Bei and Guan Yu.
A strong and fierce warrior who was always eager to fight, it is said he held off Cao Cao's entire force with a single yell.
Yet, his impulsive behaviour and short temper was comparable to that of a child. His love for drinking often brought him a lot of trouble.

Zhao Yun
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors

As a young warrior, he traveled the land in search for someone worthy of loyalty. Finding such qualities in Liu Bei, he ended his journey and entered Liu Bei's service wherein he becomes one of the Five Tiger Generals of Shu. Normally a calm person, he displayed ferocity in battle that shook entire armies.

Zhuge Liang
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors

With his righteous morality and respect, Zhuge Liang repaid the honor of Liu Bei's three visits by serving him.
Considered to be the greatest mind of his age, with his signature white feather fan in hand, he guided the flow of many battles with his strategies.
With his keen insight and impartial judgement, he gained the trust of an entire nation bringing with it prosperity.

Ma Chao
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 2

As the eldest son of Ma Teng, the leader of Xiliang, he became a passionate and emotional young warrior. He had an honest personality and an exceptional ability to act. These traits created a warrior who wielded his spear for anything he believed without a single doubt in his mind. After displaying his skills in countless battles, he earned the nickname "The Glorious Ma Chao".

Jiang Wei
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 2

A young officer often referred to as the Prodigy of Tianshui.
Successor to Zhuge Liang, he was entrusted with all of his strategies and led numerous campaigns against Wei after the Battle of Wuzhang Plains.
He supported Shu until the very end with his steadfastness and strong sense of responsibility.

Yueying
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 4

Wife of Zhuge Liang, daughter of Huang Chengyan.
She chose to fight as a way to support her husband and execute his strategies.
Not only was she an able fighter, but she was also well versed in astronomy, geography, strategy, and other fields of learning and continually aided Zhuge Liang from the shadows.
Her natural grace gave her a commanding presence on the field of battle.

Xingcai
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 5

As the daughter of Zhang Fei, she was born in chaotic times and grew up surrounded by the mighty warriors that followed Liu Bei. After her decision to stand on the battlefield, she made it her calling to protect Liu Bei's son, Liu Shan, from any that would harm him. Unlike her father, she was a calm warrior who never let her emotions run rampant.

Guan Ping
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 5

Originally the second son of Guan Ding of Hebei, he became the adopted son of Guan Yu after his father became impressed with Guan Yu in a fateful encounter.
Earnest and true, he joined Liu Bei as a sign of respect to his adopted father wherein he became proficient in martial arts.

Ma Dai
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 7

Along with his cousin, Ma Chao, he went on to serve Shu after losing his home to Cao Cao's conquest. However, despite his experiences, he always had a cheerful demeanor and was quick to earn Zhuge Liang's trust who gave him vital responsibilities in the battles with Wei.

Xu Shu
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires

Originally a disciple of Sima Hui, Xu Shu was a skilled military strategist and an expert swordsman. After being involved in a crime for a friend, he was soon arrested wherein he then vowed to dedicate his life to scholarly pursuits rather than swordplay. Xu Shu went on to serve Liu Bei as his military advisor, however...

Zhang Bao
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 8

As the son of Zhang Fei, he grew to be as skilled in battle as his father. Along with his brother-in-law, Guan Xing, his skills were proven to be a valuable asset in the many battles in the Northern Campaign.
With a strong sense of responsibility, he often enjoyed taking care of others.

Guan Yinping
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 8

The daughter of Guan Yu and sister to Guan Ping, Guan Xing, and Guan Suo, Guan Yinping showed great talent on the battlefield after originally learning martial arts for self-defense. Although she possessed enviable strength, she herself was oblivious to the fact.

NEW
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 9

Zhou Cang

Follower of Zhang Bao, former leader of the Yellow Turbans.
While operating as a bandit at Mt. Woniu he encounters Guan Yu, whom he admired, and swore his loyalty to Guan Yu.
An agile officer, it was often said that not only was he a gifted swimmer, he could run a thousand leagues in a day, a feat comparable to Red Hare.

--Wei--------------

Cao Cao
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors

Future King of Wei. During his youth, a prophecy called him the "Hero of Chaos."
Blessed with discernment and decisiveness, he first showed his abilities during the Yellow Turban Rebellion.
He was both ambitious and rational and sometimes showed a fierce, cold side, which caused those around him to fear his presence.
Talented in literature as well, he wrote both military strategy texts and books of poems.

Xiahou Dun
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors

The cousin of Cao Cao, he was a courageous warrior and a superb fighter despite losing an eye in battle. A calm and level-headed leader, he was dependable to a fault and was one of Cao Cao's greatest assets in his bid for supremacy.

Dian Wei
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors

Built like a giant with immense strength and an impressive physique, he often served as a bodyguard to Cao Cao. His fierce look and uncultured ways incited fear among many yet those he served know the man for his utmost loyalty.

Xu Zhu
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors

With a large frame and superior strength, he was often by Cao Cao's side to protect him from harm.
Though normally even-tempered with a carefree personality, once on the battlefield, he fought with the fierceness of a tiger earning him the nickname Crazy Tiger.

Xiahou Yuan
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 2

Cousin of Xiahou Dun, he joined him in serving Cao Cao when the latter began his climb to supremacy.
Known for his ability to carry out quick attacks and his skill with a bow, he frequently commanded a wing of Cao Cao's forces.
He was kind to his allies and fierce toward his enemies.

Zhang Liao
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 2

Before serving Cao Cao, he fought in many battles serving Lu Bu until his defeat and death. Always calm and collected, his ability to make quick and accurate decisions on the battlefield earned him fame and glory, as well as appointment as the leader of the Five Generals of Wei. Never forgetting morality, he showed great respect to all, friend or foe alike.

Zhang He
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 3

As one of the Five Generals of Wei, he was a well-rounded character with skills in the military arts, literature, and music. In addition to his well-mannered behavior, these skills gave him a fascinating charm not commonly seen among his peers.

Zhen Ji
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 3

A true Femme Fatale, Zhenji was known to have skin as smooth as a gem and a face as lovely as a flower. Although she had a passion for music and song, she was often difficult to approach due to her cold, distant personality and her majestic and dignified mannerism.
After Cao Cao's subjugation of the Ji Province, his son, Cao Pi, took in Zhenji as his wife.

Cao Ren
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 4

Cao Ren, a courageous warrior skilled in every martial art, had in him a gentle and courteous character. As he was deeply trusted by his cousin, Cao Cao, he joined his army alongside Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan with hopes of ending the chaotic times as quickly as possible.

Cao Pi
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 5

As the son of Cao Cao, the King of Wei, he was destined to inherit his father's ambition. Although he had the capability and the potential to unify the next generation, he became cold and condescending due to his upbringing and high level of intelligence. However, this allowed him to become skilled in calmly evaluating any situation and responding appropriately.

Jia Xu
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 7

Jia Xu, an excellent strategist, was known for his carefully calculated and highly accurate plans. Although he originally travelled the land to avoid the turmoil, his skills were recognized by Cao Cao when he devised a plan that drove Cao Cao into a corner while in service to Zhang Xiu. With his superior knowledge, Cao Cao took him in as a strategist in his army.

Wang Yi
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends

As a daughter of the Wang family of Hanzhong, she vowed revenge on Ma Chao after her entire family was slaughtered in Western Liang. Although she served as a leader of the Wei forces, she was typically distant from others and only engaged people when her goals required it.

Guo Jia
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends

With a very soft demeanor and a smile on his face, Guo Jia possessed superior foresight and intelligence. His skills earned him victory in many battles, Cao Cao's praise, and a position as one of Cao Cao's most favored military strategists.

Yu Jin
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends

After being promoted by Cao Cao, he made a name for himself through various battles across the land. He placed a strong emphasis on military discipline and his unyielding personality caused friend and foe alike to cower in fear.

Xun Yu
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires

A strategist who helped Cao Cao pursue his path of ambition, he was known as the "King's Gifted Adviser" due to the brilliant strategies and advice he provided on a regular basis.
In addition, his keen insight and wide network of acquaintances made him a skilled evaluator of people and he discovered many capable officers.

NEW
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 9

Man Chong

A brilliant general of Wei.
Skillful in debates but also excelled as a strategist and tactician during many defensive battles. A close friend to Xu Huang, he recommended that he give his service to Cao Cao.

Xun You

A tactician who served Cao Cao and guided Cao Cao's army to victory in many battles.
A relative to Xun Yu, Xun Yu's grandfather and Xun You's great grandfather were brothers.

Cao Xiu

Cao Cao's nephew.
When Cao Cao first raised his flag, he traveled from the far-off Wu District to join him.
For this, Cao Cao praised him, saying "He is my clan's 1000-Ii (league) Horse."
After losing his father at a young age, Cao Cao took him in as a new son.

--Wu--------------

Sun Quan
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 2

Second son of Sun Jian and younger brother to Sun Ce.
Sun Quan was praised for his skills in governance.
Although he lacked confidence in his physical abilities and decision making, he eventually became a great leader.

Sun Shangxiang
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors

Bright and vivacious, she eagerly took to the battlefield and consistently proved that she was as good as or better than the men around her.
Though her straightforward personality caused her to be one of the first to charge her enemies, her skill with weapons was sufficient to allow her to survive.
She earned the nickname "Princess of the Bow" due to her beauty and her proficiency with a bow.

Zhou Yu
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors

Brother-in-law to Sun Ce.
It is often said that he hid a fierce passion underneath his dignified exterior. Skilled in the military arts, he led his troops to victory in countless battles. His was also talented in literature and music, and his elegant mannerism earned him the nickname "The Handsome Zhou Yu".

Lu Xun
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors

A self-effacing young officer, who always conducted himself with sincerity and encapsulated both the liveliness of youth and the wisdom of resourcefulness.
He aided Lu Meng in defeating Guan Yu, and succeeded in taking Jing.
He served as the Grand Commander at Yiling and was able to destroy Liu Bei's huge army.

Sun Jian
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 2

Said to be a descendant of Sun Tzu. He was an officer who maintained a bright, calm outlook on life.
He excelled at numerous roles and was a wise leader, a valiant fighter, and a gentle father.
After distinguishing himself against pirates, he participated in suppressing the Yellow Turbans and was made Prefect of Changsha.
He served as a vanguard in the coalition against Dong Zhuo and was among the first to arrive in Luoyang.

Gan Ning
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 2

Nicknamed "Gan Ning of the Bells" for the bells he wore on his clothing, he was short-tempered and quick to brawl but was well-trusted by his men.
Discontent from the lack of trust he received from Liu Biao and Huang Zu, he defected to Wu where he fought in numerous battles, namely the Battle of Chibi.

Lu Meng
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 2

Viewed by many as a hard worker who often took matters too seriously, Lu Meng had a straightforward personality that earned him the trust of his peers. Originally a warrior of brute strength, he grew into an excellent general with strength and strategic knowledge. His exceptional skills even caught the eye of his senior, Lu Su, who was greatly impressed with his growth.

Sun Ce
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 3

As the eldest son of Sun Jian, he made a name for himself as "The Little Conqueror" for the way he lit with enjoyment in the midst of a fight. A brave and energetic leader, he viewed all people equally regardless of rank or position. Due to this free-spirited nature, many capable men gathered around him and along with his childhood friend, Zhou Yu, he laid the foundation for the Wu kingdom.

Huang Gai
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 3

A dedicated officer who fought under the Wu banner since the time of Sun Jian, he was a battle-hardened warrior who openly displayed his experience. Confident in his abilities, he showed great mettle by always fighting in the front lines despite his age.

Daqiao
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 3

Daughter of Qiao Xuan and future wife of Sun Ce.
With her younger sister, Xiaoqiao, she was known as one of the beautiful "Two Qiaos."
Born with a gentle soul, she learned how to fight after her strong desire to aid her husband overcame her aversion to battles.

Xiaqiao
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 3

Daughter of Qiao Xuan and future wife of Zhou Yu.
With her older sister Daqiao, she was known as one of the beautiful "Two Qiaos."
She had a certain innocence and naiveté about her; it is said that she joined her husband on the battlefield partly on a whim. For this reason, she often showed a rare sort of courage on the battlefield.

Zhou Tai
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 4

Originally a pirate, Zhou Tai viewed all with a critical and stern perspective. He was a composed man who could calmly assess any situation and respond accordingly. A quiet man with a large stature, he eventually came to serve Sun Ce wherein he became known for using his body as a shield to guide Sun Quan to safety during the battle of Hefei.

Ling Tong
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 5

A servant of Wu, he continued to serve even after his father Ling Cao was killed in a battle with Gan Ning, and despised him ever since.
He continued to serve even after his father was killed in a battle with Gan Ning, and despises him as a foe since.
Often viewed as sarcastic, his deep loyalty to his friends and family drove him in battle putting his name among the greatest warriors of Wu.

Zhu Ran
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends

An officer who was a classmate of Sun Quan's, he was promoted within the Wu ranks. Although young, he distinguished himself in the suppression of a group of mountain bandits and during the Battle of Ruxukou. An officer entrusted with the future of Wu, those around him had high expectations for his potential.

NEW
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 9

Cheng Pu

A long term retainer and skilled General who supported 3 generations of the Sun Family and furthered the expansion of Wu territory. A brave general who fought often on the front lines but was also a trusted advisor and tactician.

Xu Sheng

Serving as a military general of Sun Quan, he played a key role in the battles at Chibi, Hefei, and the in the invasion of Jing. He was known for his "fake towers" ruse which caused Cao Pi to retreat believing Sun Quan knew of his attack and had the city heavily fortified beforehand.

 

[Creaking]

--Jin---------------

Sima Yi
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 2

After his talents as a strategist were discovered by Cao Cao, Sima Yi came to serve Wei after its leader sent countless invitations. Although prideful, he swallowed his pride when necessary allowing him to use it as a weapon. As Wei's strategist, he brought Cao Cao to numerous victories and became highly trusted by Cao Pi.

Sima Zhao
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 7

As the second son of Sima Yi, he was often viewed as lacking when compared to his perfect brother, Sima Shi, due to his playful and happy-go-lucky personality. Despite this, he always remained focused on what was important during vital situations.

Wang Yuanji
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 7

As the daughter of the Wei minister, Wang Su, she showed both intelligence and courage from a young age. Although extremely polite and kind to those weaker than her, she openly spoke her mind to those she considered family.

Sima Shi
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 7

As the eldest son of Sima Yi, his refined appearance and extraordinary talents earned him very high expectations from those around him. However, his self-righteous personality caused many to view him with a mixture of fear and respect.

Zhuge Dan
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 7

A member of the Zhuge Family.
While Zhuge Liang was "the Dragon" and Zhuge Jin was "the Tiger," this young officer was jokingly called "the Dog." Through hard work, he gained a high reputation for his service to Wei.
He was extremely serious and had a strong sense of right and wrong, but he had trouble considering the big picture as his focus was very narrow.

Deng Ai
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 7

Although he was originally a minister, he became a general with a long history with Wei after his talents as a commander was discovered by Sima Yi who then granted him troops. As he often enjoyed looking at maps, he became skilled in using the terrain to his advantage often making use of these in the battles with Shu.

Guo Huai
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 7

Indebted to Xiahou Yuan and Sima Yu, he became an active officer of Wei in the many battles against Shu. Although sickly and frequently coughing, he proved his unquestionable loyalty and value on the battlefield.

Xiahou Ba
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 7

As the son of Xiahou Yuan and a member of the Xiahou family, much was expected of him until his position grew unsteady as the political situation in Wei changed. Frequently garbed in armor and a helmet, he had an enigmatic, young look and a personality much like his father.

Jia Chong
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 8

As the son of Jia Kui of Wei, he grew to be a notable officer and a powerful politician. Seeing his skills, Sima Yi placed him on his side as a confidant along with Sima Shi and Sima Zhao.

Wen Yang
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 8

Son of the Wei officer, Wen Qin.
He had unprecedented courage and valor in battle, and his accomplishments on the battlefield were reminiscent of those of the great Zhao Yun.

--Other-----------

Lu Bu
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors

A master of military arts, particularly skilled in mounted archery.
His exceptional skill earned him praise as the "Warrior of all Warriors", just as Red Hare was praised as the ”Horse of all Horses".
Lu Bu was a firm believer in the right of might and had the tendency to ignore social niceties.

Diaochan
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors

Raised by Wang Yun as his own daughter, Diaochan, a skilled singer and dancer, was considered one of the most beautiful women of her time.
She agreed to participate in a plan to divide Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu and managed to get close to both of them, succeeding in tearing their relationship apart.
Veiled by her beauty, she carried the same burning passion like many great war heroes.

Dong Zhuo
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 2

Previously serving as Prefect of Xiliang, he rose to power after being called to battle by He Jin against the Imperial Eunuchs. With the chaos of battle and the death of He Jin, he quickly took control of the court through the young Emperor.
Using his adopted son, Lu Bu, he ruled with complete brutality through military might inducing fear among the people.

Yuan Shao
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 2

Yuan Shao became the leader of the Coalition that gathered to end the tyranny of Dong Zhuo.
Following Dong Zhuo's death, he fought his longtime acquaintance Cao Cao over control of the central plains.
He had both ability and power commensurate with his noble birth, but at the same time suffered from the conceit and vulnerability prevalent among the nobility.

Lu Lingqi
Introduced in Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends

The daughter of Lu Bu, she possessed an extraordinary fighting ability much like her father, and has the courage to stand on the front lines of any battle.
With her strong spirit, she overcame many hardships despite struggling with a fear of loneliness caused by her past.

More as they come. I'll post them in the thread proper, and update this post. If you're worried someone is going to be left out, don't be. They've confirmed all characters from DW8 (up to Empires) are returning.

 

[KyanMehwulfe]

Dong Zhuo still pretty crazy looking... Was hoping they'd reign in the DW8 evil face and go a little more DW3 or even RTK. Maybe even go back to using swords again, too, a la Tyrant Sword/Horror in DW4 or Grand Star in DW3. Still, just happy he's back to melee at least and no more bombs.

Zhang Fei and Xu Zhu look great... Two of my favorite characters in RTK and also the actual Three Kingdoms stories, but never liked how goofy they were in DW. Just small changes but I like they're less aesthetically humourous and a bit more normal now.

Graphically, darn nice texture work... look at the cloth on Dong Zhuo, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei. Gorgeous.

 

[BreezyLimbo]

Lu Lingqi has a sword and shield now, huh? Rip xingcai

 

[Squire]

Subbed for Yuanji.

Spoiler

I've never played one of these.

 

[Creaking]

Lu Lingqi has a sword and shield now, huh? Rip xingcai

I figure they've learned well enough from DW6 and 7 that mass amounts of clone movesets won't go over well with the fan base. It could be that they'll take the Warriors Orochi 3 approach where some characters share weapon types, but with entirely different movesets, or they might give her her Dynasty Warriors 5 fork back, the same way they gave Zhang Fei his old serpent spear back (he's been using a double ended pike/spear since 6).

Also, adding Cheng Pu to Wu, totally missed him.


I have to say that I'm really happy with the designs so far. They seem to be hearkening back to the older designs, and toning down the more anime direction that the series was going in last gen.

 

[Bremsstrahlung]

These designs are so good.
My boy Lu Xun looking sharp.

Lu Lingqi has a sword and shield now, huh? Rip xingcai

But will she be able to shield surf?

 

[Lulubop]

All look fucking fantastic. Really killing it with these designs.

 

[Spudnik Sweetheart]

I really love the style they seem to be going for with this game. Bringing back that DW5 and earlier aesthetic. Gold is definitely in. Cheng Pu looks great.

 

[CommandThrower]

These weapon choices are interesting, and sort of a "regression". Xiahou Yuan's wielding dual clubs again and not his club/bow hybrid weapon? Lu Lingqi is wielding a sword and shield and not that giant shuriken-esque spear? Dong Zhou no longer has his bombs?


Hmmm. Not sure how I feel about that.

 

[ValkyrUser]

Hmm.. not sure if I'm a fan of the changes to Lu Lingqi.

 

[bagandscalpel]

No simple cloth cape on Xiahou Dun? That's what completed his DW3 design for me and would've been one of the elements I expected to return given their approach, this time.

 

[Evilisk]

The Qiao's getting aged up is easily the best change so far.

I am seriously bummed out that Xiahou Yuan's not getting the club + bow moveset though. It was always cool seeing a more realized version of DW4 Yuan (where he used the club, but had the bow/arrow for a charge move).

Other random changes.
-Never played Lu Lingqi but I'm not liking that design
-I'm gonna miss helmet-less Sun Jian
-I'm already loving Lu Xun with his cool hat
-I wish we weren't getting grotesquely obese Dong Zhuo, though I like his design for once
-Xu Zhu's face/neck looks really weird

 

[sensui-tomo]

Even if the designs aren't liked, the good thing is that the old costumes will more than likely be dlc which will be cheaper than the other costume dlc. ( For DW7,8,WO3 the old game costumes were generally $3 for the entire roster of a specific game, which beat out those $7+ dlc costumes per clan.
Please have Yuan Shu be a unique finally, I mean if Yuan shao and yellow turban's leader get one shouldn't he. Finally happy man Chong got a unique... considering his name surely is.

 

[TheSpoiler]

Wasn't Yuan Shu the dude who got rocked by Liu Beis uprising and killed Pang Tong? Yo fuck that dude.

 

[JPS Kai]

Xu Zhu got even more baby faced. I didn't know that was possible.

 

[sensui-tomo]

Wasn't Yuan Shu the dude who got rocked by Liu Beis uprising and killed Pang Tong? Yo fuck that dude.

Yuan Shu is the guy who is the cousin to Yuan shao, got the emperor's seal from sun ce(or jian) and claimed himself as emperor (died real quickly after that dumbass mistake) also betrayed sun jian at hu lao gate (he's the asshole who doesn't send supplies) (it's a funny line in DW3 ) I think you're thinking of Liu bao(I think that's the dude's name, has Huang Zhao and Wei yan, stage is where Liu Bei gets a land for himself generally )

 

[daevious]

Wasn't Yuan Shu the dude who got rocked by Liu Beis uprising and killed Pang Tong? Yo fuck that dude.

That's Liu Zhang, although Koei should really get around to adding Yuan Shu at some point.

That being said, the only one of the new characters I really like is Cheng Pu. Everyone else is kinda "wut", though I'm willing to give them a chance.

 

[Hystzen]

Man Chong and Cheng Pu are good adds but fuck Zhou Cang i mean the guy didn't even exist

 

[bagandscalpel]

Man Chong and Cheng Pu are good adds but fuck Zhou Cang i mean the guy didn't even exist

Too late for that. Guan Suo and Bao Sanniang pretty much opened the gate for all spinoff characters to come in.

 

[SDBurton]

Reaction 1: Lu Lingqi looking soooo good. Are those boy shorts? Lol

Reaction 2: They gave her a sword and shield? Nooooooo!

Can't wait to see Wang Yi, do my girl right Koei!

 

[spindashing]

My boy Guan Ping with the broad sword!

 

[HelloNewman]

Ling Tong looks awesome now really like his costume.

 

[Luminaire]

Eagerly awaiting Bao Sanniang.

 

[That1BlackGuy]

Guan Ping looks incredible, he always has among the best designs.

 

[PepsimanVsJoe]

What's up with Lu Linqi losing her DW8XL weapon?

Not sure how I feel about that.

 

[RecRoulette]

Glad that they're adding more early Wei characters since they finally have enough people in Jin to solidify it as a 4th kingdom.

 

[decisions]

DW9 Ling Tong is legit one of my favorite character designs ever.

 

[BlizzKrut]

Never played DW but most of these designs are incredible and I'd love to play with everyone!

 

[ZangBa]

I hope Lu Bu still has his own faction with new characters added. Other really needs more playable characters before the 3 kingdoms do at this point, or like 3 games ago. The weapon changes are questionable.

 

[MegaPanda]

Daqiao gets get weapon changed for like the 4th game in a row. Also I'm glad Lingqi has the S&S now, maybe Xingcai will get her old (superior) weapon back.

 

[Blargonaut]

man I haven't played a Dynasty Warriors game since PS2, chars look great

 

[LordBaztion]

This will probably will be my first DW and I'm using Zhuge. Mostly because the guy who used to post here.

 

[pHand]

The character designs are looking fantastic. Did they finally wrestle control away from Team Ninja? Interesting that the Qiao sisters will share weapons again. Xiahou Yuan getting dual clubs also makes me wonder if Taishi Ci will still use them, and if shared weapons will be a common thing in general.

 

[InsaneElite]

Yuan Shu seems to be a very likely addition at this point. The latest website update gave details for the first ten eras of the game, up to the year 222, and the conflict between Yuan Shao and Shu gets more detail than the main factions. Really, it's about time at this point. He was a very important figure involved with all three kingdoms, and he's the final missing piece in the conflict between Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Lu Bu. They can just give him Yuan Shao's current personality and tone Shao down a bit to contrast them.

 

[TreIII]

I see that the nunchaku have gone back to their rightful owner, Ling Tong. Take THAT, Guan Suo!

Will echo the disappointment that Lingqi's weapon has changed. I really hope that's not a sign that the more interesting/over-the-top weapons from 7/8 are being taken away.

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

Those are beautiful.

 

[Creaking]

These weapon choices are interesting, and sort of a "regression". Xiahou Yuan's wielding dual clubs again and not his club/bow hybrid weapon? Lu Lingqi is wielding a sword and shield and not that giant shuriken-esque spear? Dong Zhou no longer has his bombs?


Hmmm. Not sure how I feel about that.

Speculation is that they're readjusting movesets to better fit their new combat systems, so weapons that are heavily built around their own gimmicks are likely out. The same may be true of highly projectile based weapons.

The interesting thing about Yuan is that he never actually used twin rods before. Up to five, he had a single rod, then he had a greatsword in 6, then a bow in 7, before finally a "bow rod" in 8.

Although I really liked most of the DW8 movesets, and I'm wary of clones, I'm willing to give Omega Force the benefit of the doubt until we understand more about how these movesets work.

Never played DW but most of these designs are incredible and I'd love to play with everyone!

What's amazing is that they're redesigning all 83 officers from the previous game, and adding new ones.

 

[TheSpoiler]

Damn my history is super rusty. Still Yuan Shao is a fucciboi.

 

[QisTopTier]

So when Xing Cai gets put back in they might revert her back to spear and sword again?

I liked her sword moveset

 

[BlizzKrut]

Speculation is that they're readjusting movesets to better fit their new combat systems, so weapons that are heavily built around their own gimmicks are likely out. The same may be true of highly projectile based weapons.

The interesting thing about Yuan is that he never actually used twin rods before. Up to five, he had a single rod, then he had a greatsword in 6, then a bow in 7, before finally a "bow rod" in 8.

Although I really liked most of the DW8 movesets, and I'm wary of clones, I'm willing to give Omega Force the benefit of the doubt until we understand more about how these movesets work.




What's amazing is that they're redesigning all 83 officers from the previous game, and adding new ones.

Wait there's over 80 characters AND new ones in this game?! There's only 24 returning in the OP, you're telling me there's more than triple the ones I'm seeing? That's insane!

 

[BreezyLimbo]

Wait there's over 80 characters AND new ones in this game?! There's only 24 returning in the OP, you're telling me there's more than triple the ones I'm seeing? That's insane!

Yup. Theyve been building it up through the series(4 had 48ish, 5 had 59ish, 6 had 63ish, etc. Etc...iirc) and the great thing is theyre all unique and fully voiced.

 

[Matsukaze]

Those designs are looking good.

Also, Cheng Pu is playable. The day has finally come.

 

[hydruxo]

What a strange looking weapon.

 

[Marvie_3]

A lot of these look great. Way better than the designs over some of the recent games.

 

[ViciousDS]

I love almost all the designs

Chen Pu finally gets to be in.....it's been too long lol.


Character design seems to be rivaling DW6 in that category

 

[Creaking]

Yup. Theyve been building it up through the series(4 had 48ish, 5 had 59ish, 6 had 63ish, etc. Etc...iirc) and the great thing is theyre all unique and fully voiced.

6 actually dropped a lot of characters from 5, but 7 and 8 (plus expansions) added a metric ton.

What a strange looking weapon.

It seems to be some kind of ribbon blade

 

[bagandscalpel]

It seems to be some kind of ribbon blade

Already looks like it has more AOE than Yuan Shao's telescopic rapier.

 

[Gai Murakumo]

Those designs are amazing. A huge step up in quality compared to the previous games. Cannot wait to see more.

 

[BlizzKrut]

6 actually dropped a lot of characters from 5, but 7 and 8 (plus expansions) added a metric ton.



It seems to be some kind of ribbon blade

Saw online someone mentioning it might be an Urumi.