How To Defeat Zhang Jiao In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

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 provides a strategic approach to defeating him.

Phase 1: A Solo Showdown

This phase is a one-on-one duel 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 hurled 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 signals his AOE charge; retreat accordingly.

Later in the phase, he unleashes unblockable attacks (red aura), including a massive rockfall and clone summoning. The best strategy is to maintain distance until these attacks conclude. Equip a sword for optimal damage output.

Resource Management is Crucial: You likely have limited healing opportunities (around four uses). Utilize the meat buns near the arena entrance for health replenishment between attacks.

Phase 2: A Tide of Yellow Turbans

Activating Musou Rage initiates Phase 2, where the Yellow Turbans join the fray. Fortunately, your army arrives as reinforcements. Use this opportunity to heal using the meat buns. Zhang Jiao introduces tornadoes, so be mindful of the wind currents while eliminating his troops.

Zhang Jiao will attempt a Grand Tactic, requiring you to defeat 300 soldiers within a short timeframe. Failure results in a devastating attack. He also summons lightning strikes indicated by a closing ring on the ground; evade when the ring flashes. Musou Mode (basic, not Rage) is highly effective for quickly eliminating large numbers of soldiers.

Successfully countering Zhang Jiao's Grand Tactic twice returns him to Phase 1 tactics, but with your army's support, his defeat is significantly easier, concluding Chapter 1.

Victory is Yours!

This strategy should help you triumph over Zhang Jiao in Dynasty Warriors: Origins, available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.