Conquering Zhang Jiao in Dynasty Warriors: Origins: A Comprehensive Guide
One of the initial hurdles in Dynasty Warriors: Origins is the formidable Zhang Jiao, leader of the Yellow Turbans. This guide details strategies for overcoming his two-phase battle.
Phase 1: A One-on-One Duel
This phase unfolds in a vast wasteland. Zhang Jiao employs sorcery, launching stones across the arena. His attacks vary based on your distance:
- Close Range: Four stones are summoned, demanding swift evasion.
- Long Range: Eight stones are launched in pairs, easily dodged by circling him.
Maintain a safe distance when he summons numerous stones to avoid significant damage. While primarily a ranged fighter, Zhang Jiao possesses close-combat combos (parryable) and an area-of-effect (AOE) pushback attack. A white glow precedes his AOE; retreat to avoid damage.
Later, he unleashes red-aura attacks (uncancelable), including massive rockfalls and clone summons. The best approach is to maintain distance until the attacks conclude. Equipping a sword maximizes damage output compared to spears or gauntlets.
Resource Management is Crucial: You likely have limited healing opportunities (around four, depending on skill upgrades). Meat buns are strategically located near the arena entrance; utilize these for healing during breaks in the fight.
Phase 2: Aided Assault
Activating Musou Rage triggers Phase 2, where the Yellow Turbans join Zhang Jiao. Fortunately, your army arrives to assist, providing respite and healing opportunities (meat buns!). Zhang Jiao introduces tornadoes; be mindful of these while eliminating his soldiers.
Zhang Jiao will attempt a Grand Tactic, demanding you eliminate 300 soldiers within a short timeframe to prevent a devastating attack. He simultaneously unleashes lightning strikes indicated by a closing ring on the ground; evade when the ring flashes. Musou Mode, strategically used, efficiently eliminates large groups of soldiers. However, given the time constraint, basic Musou Mode might prove more effective.
Successfully countering Zhang Jiao's Grand Tactic twice returns him to Phase 1 tactics, but with your army's support, his defeat should be straightforward, concluding Chapter 1.
Victory is Yours!
Dynasty Warriors: Origins is available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
