Sometimes, the best way to win in Dynasty Warriors: Origins is to catch your enemies off guard.
Pulling off an ambush can give you the upper hand, whether you’re up against a large group of foes or trying to complete character objectives.
This guide will explain the basics of ambushing and the best times to take advantage of them.
How To Ambush
In Dynasty Warriors: Origins, ambushes sneak up on enemies, lowering their Courage for a short time when they least expect it.
When their Courage drops, they can't retaliate as much, so it's easier to eliminate them.
Ambushes can flip the fight, especially when you're up against a lot of enemies or tough ones.
However, remember that you can't specifically plan ambushes during the Battle Preparation phase.
The outcome depends on what your allies do and their position in the fight.
Therefore, it’s all about the situation, so you must stay sharp and act quickly when the opportunity arises.
Watch your allies' moves carefully throughout the battle to trigger an ambush in Dynasty Warriors: Origins.
When an allied officer takes a pause and an arrow appears on the map, they’re about to launch an ambush or charge.
Now, you can either head to your ally and join the ambush or stay and support the other areas.
If you hop into the ambush, a cutscene will trigger, showing you and your gang charging to smash the enemy.
Alternatively, you could help out allies in other parts of the battlefield to trigger more ambushes.
Don’t drag your feet, or the chance will pass, and you won’t catch anyone off guard.
The key to a successful ambush is not just reacting in time but also knowing when and where to position yourself to make it pay off.
If you're working on ambushes or trying to complete character Bonds that need you to trigger them, there's a skirmish where you can count on an ambush every time.
The battle to put down the Shanyue Rebellion in Yang Province is one full of ambush chances.
You'll unlock it once you get past the Sun family missions in Chapter 3 and reach the Yang region.
This skirmish is solid for grinding ambushes because it keeps the same objective and guarantees a successful ambush every time.
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