This article will guide the player on how to unlock all Bonds in Dynasty Warriors Origins.
Cao Cao
- Play Wei’s story & unlock these 5 cutscenes
- Chp 1 – Ziluan
- Chp 2 – Fondly Familiar Face
- Chp 3 – Governor of Yan Province
- Chp 4 – Luan of the Battlefield
- Chp 5-Eyes of the Sacred Bird
Chen Gong
Follow these steps:
- First Appearance after Sishui Gate with a Request – Complete the request
- Appears in Sili Province shortly after, talks to him
- Appears after Battle of Puyang (Yan Prov) – Will give you training
- Mediate Training & get final bond cs (Xu Prov)
Cheng Pu
- First Appearance after the first Sun battle in Chp 3 get a request and complete it
- Appears with training following the Xiangyang battle and is immediately available for mediation.
- However, you may face a glitch with this character.
- Appeared after the battle of Xiaopei
- Final appearance, Beginning of chp 5 (Yang Prov), get training, mediate, read letter & get final bond cs
Diaochan
- The first 2 Bonds you get from the story (Chp 2)
- A Day That Shook The World
- Diaochan’s Invitation
- Then complete both requests after the 10 attendants stage (Sili Prov)
FINAL BOND:
- Increase the peace in SILI Province to the max.
- Complete all the training in SILI, then finish with Skirmish grinding
Once you receive Wang Yun’s letter after fully upgrading the Sili Province, return to the beginning of Chapter 3 to read the letter and then proceed to the village to meet Diaochan.
Dian Wei
- First appears at the beginning of Chapter 3, where training becomes available.
- Complete the training mediation and speak with him.
- Reappears after the second Puyang Battle with training available; mediate immediately and then talk to him.
- Makes his final appearance after being rescued at Wan Castle.
Dong Zhuo
- First appears after the Guangzong battle in Chapter 1 and provides training.
- Reappears after the Shui Jing Retreat scene in Chapter 2. If he does not appear, check bonds and mediate.
- Complete the request.
- Makes a final appearance after the Ten Attendants battle.
Gan Ning
- First appears after the Suppression of Jing in Chapter 2; training becomes available.
- Read the letter at the beginning of Chapter 3 to unlock the next bond and training.
- Read the final letter at the start of Chapter 4 to obtain the final bond.
Guan Yu
- First bond obtained from the story in Chapter 1, titled The Three Sworn Brothers.
- Training becomes available after the first battle in Chapter 2.
- Receive a request at the beginning of Chapter 4.
- Read his letter to unlock the final bond.
Guo Jia
- First appears after the first battle in Chapter 3 with Cao Cao and offers training.
- Mediation becomes available at the beginning of Chapter 5.
- Reappears before the Battle of Ye with the next bond and training.
- Read his letter after rescuing him to unlock the final bond.
Han Dang
- First appears after the Battle of Wan Castle in Chapter 1, offering a cutscene and training.
- Read the letter after the Battle of Xiangyang to unlock the next bond and training.
- Final bond becomes available after the Battle of Kuaiji (if he doesn’t appear, check training or mediation options).
Huang Gai
- First bond is given in Chapter 1, with the first appearance occurring after the Battle of Wan Castle, along with training.
- Next bond is unlocked after the Conquest of Wu, along with additional training.
- Final bond becomes available before the Battle of Chibi.
Jia Xu
- First appears at the beginning of Chapter 3 to provide the first bond.
- Training becomes available before the Battle of Xiapi.
- After Escape from Xiaopei in Chapter 4, mediate training to unlock the next bond.
- New training is available at the start of Chapter 5; mediate to obtain the final bond.
Li Dian
- First appears after Sishui Gate, providing the first bond.
- First request is available at the beginning of Chapter 4; locate the elder to receive the next bond.
- Second request is available at the beginning of Chapter 5; find the elder to unlock the final bond.
Ling Tong
- First appears after the Conquest of Wu.
- Reappears after the Subjugation of Huang Zu with the next bond and a request (duel).
- Second request becomes available after the Final Battle with Huang Zu, followed by the final bond.
Liu Bei
Play Shu’s story & unlock these 5 cutscenes
- Chapter 1: One Step Forward
- Chapter 2: Sworn Brothers Reunited
- Chapter 3: Governor of Pingyuan
- Chapter 4: A Member
- Chapter 5: Oath of the Starlit Sky
Lu Bu
- Defeat Hu Lao Gate (any difficulty).
- First appears near the Xiapi area, providing the first bond and training.
- Mediate, and he will reappear in the same spot shortly after with the next bond and additional training.
- Mediate again to receive the final bond. If mediations are not available, complete a mission and try again.
Lu Meng
- Bond 1 is given after the Battle of Mt. Xisai.
- Appears after the Lujiang battle with a request to find the elder.
- Shortly after, reappears for the next bond and another request.
- Complete the request to obtain the final bond.
Lu Su
- Appears after the Subjugation of Yuan Shu battle with a request; complete it.
- After a battle or two, read his letter to obtain the first bond.
- Appears after the Lujiang battle with another request; complete it to receive another letter and the next bond.
- The final letter appears before the Sanjiagkou Battle, along with the final bond (Yang Province).
Pang Tong
- Appears after the first visit to the village in Chapter 3, offering the first bond and training.
- Reappears at the beginning of Chapter 4 with Liu Bei’s Force, presenting a request; complete it.
- Final bond is obtained after the Battle of Changban.
Sun Ce
- First bond is given in Chapter 3 after Nanyang.
- A Question of Resolve – Chapter 3.
- With A Resolute Heart – Chapter 4.
The last two bonds are obtained after saving him.
- Lives Tied Together – Chapter 4 (Hypothetical).
- Read the letter after the Subjugation of Lujiang to unlock the final bond scene (may appear earlier).
Sun Jian
First the parts are given by playing.
- A Reason to Rise – Chapter 1
- A Joint Struggle – Chapter 2
- Those Who Lurk in War’s Shadow – Chapter 3.
The last bond is obtained after saving him.
- Complete Yuanhua’s request for Sun Jian’s injury.
- Read the letter after the Suppression of Wu to unlock the final bond.
Sun Quan
Play through Wu’s story to unlock these 5 cutscenes:
- Chapter 3 – Sun Quan Bond 1
- Chapter 3 – A Time to Endure
- Chapter 4 – Sun Quan Bond 2
- Chapter 4 – Gazing Up At The Sky
- Chapter 5 – The Leader of Wu
Sun Shangxiang
- Bond 1 is given in Chapter 2 after the Jing Battle, along with training.
- Appears at the beginning of Chapter 4 with the next bond and additional training.
- Mediation becomes available after the Subjugation of Huang Zu battle; read the letter to unlock the final bond.
Taishi Ci
- Appears after the Battle of Beihai in Chapter 3 (Liu Bei Path).
- Appears after the battle with Huang Zu, following the completion of one of his training sessions. check for mediation if he doesn’t show up.
- Receive additional training, then mediation becomes available at the beginning of Chapter 5 to unlock the final bond.
Xiahou Dun
- Chapter 1 – Those Who Serve Reason (Given).
- Receive training after Wang Yun Protection. Mediate after Sishui to unlock the next bond.
- Complete the request at the beginning of Chapter 4.
- Read the letter at the beginning of Chapter 5 to obtain the final bond.
Xiahou Yuan
- Chapter 1: Receive his training and complete it (no mediation available until Chapter 2).
- Chapter 2: Talk to him to obtain the first bond.
- After the Battle of Puyang: Training becomes available; mediate immediately to unlock the next
Xu Huang
- Before the Rescue Emperor Level (likely Chapter 3).
- Appears with training after the battle.
- Beginning of Chapter 4: Next bond becomes available, along with new training.
- Beginning of Chapter 5: The final bond is unlocked.
Xu Shu
- Chapter 3: Appears after visiting the village for the first time, offering a bond and training.
- Beginning of Chapter 4: Reappears for Liu Bei’s path, providing additional training.
- After Bowangpo: Mediation becomes available; read the letter to unlock the next bond.
- Beginning of Chapter 5: Final bond is obtained.
Xu Zhu
- After the Yu Province Battle: Appears with training; mediate immediately to obtain the first bond.
- Beginning of Chapter 4: Reappears with training; meditate, read the letter, and unlock the next bond.
- Beginning of Chapter 5: Read the letter to receive the final bond.
Xun You
- After joining Cao Cao: A letter is sent; to visit him to obtain the first bond.
- After Wan Castle: Complete the request, and the next bond will be available shortly after.
- Beginning of Chapter 5: Final request becomes available; complete it to unlock the final bond.
Xun Yu
- Chapter 3: Appears after the first battle with Cao Cao.
- After the Assault on Xiapi: Receive a request, complete it, and then read the letter to unlock the next bond.
- Beginning of Chapter 5: Final request becomes available; complete it, read the letter, and obtain the final bond.
Yu Jin
- After the Xu Province Battle: Appears with training; mediate immediately to obtain the first bond.
- Beginning of Chapter 4: Reappears with additional training; mediates again to unlock the next bond.
- Beginning of Chapter 5: Appears for the final bond.
Yuan Shao
- After the 10 Attendants Battle: Appears and provides training.
- After the Battle of Jieqiao (Liu Bei Path, Chapter 3): Read the letter to unlock the next bond and training.
- Before the Battle of Guandu (Cao Cao Path, Chapter 4): Read the final letter to obtain the final bond.
Yue Jin
- After the Sishui Gate Battle: Appears with training; mediate immediately to receive a letter and the first bond.
- Beginning of Chapter 4: Reappears with additional training; mediates again to get a letter and the next bond.
- Beginning of Chapter 5: Read the letter to unlock the final bond.
Yueying
- Beginning of Chapter 4: Appears with the first bond and a request.
- Shortly after: A letter will appear; read it to unlock the next bond, followed by another request.
- Shortly after again: Another letter will appear, unlocking the final bond.
Zhang Fei
- Chapter 1: Zhang Fei Bond 1 is given by progressing through the story.
- After Chapter 2 Battle: Receive training; complete it or mediate it to unlock the next bond.
- Beginning of Chapter 4: Receive a request; complete it to obtain the final bond.
Zhang He
- After the Battle of Jieqiao (Liu Bei Path, Chapter 3): Receive a letter, read it, then visit for the first bond and training.
- Beginning of Chapter 4 (Cao Cao Path): Read the letter to unlock the next bond and training.
- After the Mt. Bailang Battle in Chapter 5: Obtain the final bond (may be available sooner).
Zhang Jiao
- Complete one playthrough (Any Faction) and then start over from Chapter 1 in the same save file (New Game+).
- After the first battle: He will appear for the first bond and training. Complete the training (no mediation available).
- Once training is completed: He will appear again for the next bond and training.
- Complete it before the end of Chapter 1: He will appear at the beginning of Chapter 2 in the
Zhang Liao
- Beginning of Chapter 3: Appears for the first bond and training.
- After the Battle of Xiapi (Chapter 4): Appears for the next bond and additional training. (If he doesn’t appear, complete or mediate the training).
- Mediate again to unlock the final bond.
Zhao Yun
- Chapter 3 (After Xu Province Battle, Liu Bei Path): The first bond is given along with training.
- Beginning of Chapter 5: Mediate training, read the letter for the next bond and more training.
- After the Battle of Changban: Mediate again, read the next letter, and unlock the final bond.
Zhenji
- Beginning of Chapter 3: Appears after playing a battle with Cao Cao.
- Chapter 5: A soldier of Cao Cao will give you a request to find Zhenji; complete it.
- Shortly after: The next bond will become available, followed by another request.
- Soon after: Read her letter to unlock the final bond.
Zhou Cang
- Beginning of Chapter 3: Appears for the first bond and training.
- Beginning of Chapter 5: Read the letter, visit for the next training, and mediate right away for the bond.
- Get the next training: Mediate again, then visit for the final bond.
Zhou Tai
- After the Battle of Niuzhu (Chapter 3): Appears for the first bond and training.
- After the Conquest of Wu Battle: Appears with training; mediate right away for the next bond.
- Beginning of Chapter 5: Receive training, mediate right away, and get the final bond.
Zhou Yu
- Appears After Siege of Fan Castle (Chapter 3). This may have also been triggered by using him as a companion for the first time.
- After Niuzhu Battle: Appears with a request; complete it for the next bond.
Zhuge Liang
- Early Chapter 3: Appears with a request; complete it and receive the first bond.
- Beginning of Chapter 4: Read the letter for the next bond.
- Final appearance in Chapter 5: After Bowangpo, he appears with a request; complete it and get the final bond.