Dynasty Warriors isn't known for its boss fights, but some of the climactic encounters in Origins might change that.

Origins raised a lot of questions in the lead-up to its launch. With a restricted roster and a focus on a mysterious new protagonist, fans wondered if this would be the same hack-and-slash series they'd grown to love.

Here are all the gems that you can get in Dynasty Warriors Origins, their abilities, and the best ones to use in different situations.

Origins players will need to decide whether to side with Cao Cao, Liu Bei, or the Sun clan by the end of the game's third chapter.

With this in mind, prospective buyers may be wondering how long it takes to beat Dynasty Warriors: Origins. How Long Does it Take to Beat Dynasty Warriors: Origins? Completing one of the three campaigns in Dynasty Warriors: Origins will take players around 22 hours.

The Spear is another solid early-game weapon that falls off a bit once you start getting to the harder content. If you want to charge head-first into the enemy in a single direction, these builds will let you pierce through enemy defenses while making up for the Spear’s weaknesses.

Dynasty Warriors Origins is out now on Steam, priced at $69.99 / £64.99 for the base game or $89.99 / £79.99 for the digital deluxe edition. There’s also a free demo you can try. Whether you’re just curious to download that or want to pick up the full game, you certainly won’t be alone.

In the doldrums of winter, I’ve reached for comfort media — which, for me, means Chinese historical dramas. And while the elaborate costumes and overly sweet romances are enjoyable, sometimes a girl wants something with a little more teeth. Dynasty Warriors: Origins has given me exactly what I needed.

Origins has a huge arsenal of attacks. With ten different weapons, a massive list of Battle Arts, and of course devastating Musou Attacks, there's a technique for every conceivable situation. Who can you trust to have your back on the battlefields of the Three Kingdoms?