Unlock and Unleash the Mighty Horse in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

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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 decent speed, traversing large battlefields to reach officers quickly is often necessary for victory.

This is where your mount comes in, summonable at any time, in or out of battle. You can even engage in combat from horseback for swift hit-and-run tactics. Here's how to acquire your first horse, improve its stats, 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, a merchant appears in the overworld after you complete the "Test Of Zheng Fei" battle. He's located northeast of Wan Castle, before the camp, next to his horse. Speak to him to receive your steed; it's 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 with a red diamond containing a soldier icon) provide moderate-length battles for XP gain. The XP earned depends on battle duration and your usage of the horse, especially during charges against enemies. Leveling up unlocks unique buffs for each horse at specific intervals.

How To Change Mounts in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

While your first horse is automatically equipped, others are available. Access the Battle Preparation menu; the mount selection is the last option on the left. Each horse boasts unique advantages, with some being inherently faster or superior. To acquire new mounts, fully pacify a region; a new horse awaits you at a nearby waypoint as a reward.