Defeat Zhang Jiao in Dynasty Warriors: Origins Guide

Conquering Zhang Jiao in Dynasty Warriors: Origins: A Comprehensive Guide

One of the initial major hurdles in Dynasty Warriors: Origins is the battle against Zhang Jiao, leader of the Yellow Turbans. This guide provides a strategic approach to victory.

Phase 1: A Solo Duel

This phase unfolds as a one-on-one confrontation in a spacious wasteland. Zhang Jiao employs sorcery, launching projectiles across the arena. His attacks vary based on your distance: close-range attacks involve four stones requiring swift evasion, while long-range assaults unleash eight stones in pairs, easily dodged by circling him. Maintain a safe distance when he summons numerous stones to avoid substantial damage.

While primarily focused on keeping you at bay, Zhang Jiao also possesses close-combat moves. These include simple parries and an area-of-effect (AOE) attack designed to push you back. A glowing white aura signals his AOE charge; retreat immediately to evade damage.

Later, he'll utilize attacks marked by a red aura, signifying their uninterruptible nature. These include summoning a large rockfall and creating multiple clones. The best strategy is to maintain distance until the attack concludes. Prioritize using a sword for optimal damage output compared to spears or gauntlets.

Health management is crucial. Depending on your skill upgrades, you'll likely have limited healing opportunities (around four). Utilize the meat buns located near the arena entrance to replenish your health whenever you retreat from his attacks.

Phase 2: Aided Assault

Activating Musou Rage triggers Phase 2, introducing Yellow Turban reinforcements alongside your own army. This provides a strategic opportunity to heal using the meat buns. Zhang Jiao will summon tornadoes, so navigate the battlefield carefully while eliminating his soldiers.

After decimating a sufficient number of soldiers, Zhang Jiao initiates a Grand Tactic, demanding you eliminate 300 soldiers within a short timeframe to prevent a devastating attack. He'll also unleash lightning strikes; observe the ground for warning rings to evade the electrical attacks. Musou Mode, if timed correctly, is highly effective in quickly eliminating large groups of soldiers. However, due to the time constraint, standard Musou Mode is likely more practical than Musou Rage Mode.

Successfully thwarting Zhang Jiao's Grand Tactic twice brings him back to the battlefield with Phase 1 tactics. With your army's support, eliminating his remaining health should be relatively straightforward, concluding Chapter 1.

Victory Achieved

This strategy will help you overcome Zhang Jiao in Dynasty Warriors: Origins, currently available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.