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In Dynasty Warriors: Origins, you primarily play as the Wanderer, striving for peace. Story choices impact your journey, and companions frequently join you in battle. While they fight alongside you, you can occasionally control them. Companions are significantly more powerful than the Wanderer, making switching a strategic advantage. Here's how:
Character Switching in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Character switching is only possible during battles where you have a companion. Before a battle, the companion selection is the last option in the pre-battle menu. You can choose to fight alone, but you cannot directly select a companion beforehand. Once the battle starts, your companion's health bar appears below yours on the screen.
Below the health bar is a blue meter, similar to your Musou gauge. This meter fills as you fight, accelerating with:
- Parrying attacks
- Perfect dodges
- Assaulting officers
- Using weapon arts
Most combat actions contribute, albeit at varying speeds. When the blue meter is full, a "Change Character" button appears. Press and hold this button (View on Xbox, C on PC, Touchpad on PlayStation) for about a second to switch.
Playing as Companions in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Switching characters is best reserved for intense combat situations. Companions are exceptionally strong, but control is temporary (approximately one minute). The blue meter, once full, will gradually deplete, showing your remaining control time. Your new character will start with full Bravery and a range of powerful combat arts.
The character switch initiates with a powerful attack, so aim carefully. Your companion will also have a full Musou gauge and health bar, allowing immediate use of their special attack.
