Dynasty Warriors 2/Weapon Movesets

Several characters in Dynasty Warriors 2 share the same weapons and movesets.

Characters with the same movesets

 * Sword - Liu Bei, Sima Yi, Sun Jian, Sun Quan, Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao, Zhang Jiao
 * Dao - Huang Zhong, Xiahou Yuan, Gan Ning
 * Trident - Ma Chao, Jiang Wei
 * Pole Blade - Zhang Liao, Lu Meng

Ground Moveset

 * undefined: Turns around once and performs a wide stepping forward slash.
 * , undefined: Jumping uplifting slash.
 * ,, undefined: A quick two-handed slash to the right that stuns.
 * ,, , undefined: Turns his back to the enemies and thrusts the sword behind him, inflicting crashing knockback.
 * ,, , : An outward slash, inward slash, a wide slash to the left, than an upward whipping slash.


 * A series of scooping cuts, then ends it with a rushing neck slash which causes targets to fall over in place.


 * , : A quick vertical slice.


 * Dashing : Simple cut directed to the left that brings the user to a stop.


 * R1, : Shoots a normal arrow.
 * R1, undefined: Shoots a paralyzing bolt.
 * R1, : Unleashes a barrage of arrows.


 * L1, : Counterattack.

Horse Moveset

 * undefined: The user leans to each side, and swings his weapon.
 * ,, , : Two attacks to the right side, two to the left.
 * Repeating swings to all sides until the Musou gauge empties.

Ground Moveset

 * undefined: A backlean to a sudden forward outward slash.
 * , undefined: An upward turning slash with an inward scoop motion.
 * ,, undefined: An inward rushing-tap slash that stuns.
 * ,, , undefined: Turns around and swings downwards. Loses its crashing effect if used on a juggled target.
 * ,, , : An inward swiping cut, outward slash, stab, then a non-turning downward swipe to the right similar to C4.


 * A series of jumping revolutions. With the last one being a powerful inward slash from a spinning jump.


 * , : Swipes the dao inward in mid-air.


 * Dashing : A dashing knee attack that stuns.


 * R1, : Shoots a normal arrow.
 * R1, undefined: Shoots a paralyzing bolt.
 * R1, : Unleashes a barrage of arrows.


 * L1, : Counterattack.

Horse Moveset

 * undefined: The user leans to each side, and swings his weapon.
 * ,, , : Two attacks to the right side, two to the left.
 * Repeating swings to all sides until the Musou gauge empties.

Ground Moveset

 * undefined: Spins forward with the trident.
 * , undefined: The user turns around and brings his trident upwards to the right.
 * ,, undefined: A twirl followed by a downward stunning slash.
 * ,, , undefined: Turns around once and thrusts trident forward.
 * ,, , : Back-thrusts the trident upward diagonally, then back bashes behind the other way with his shaft, swings outward while turning to front with the left, then a turning swing with the blunt end of trident.


 * Spins while holding trident angled down as the user twirls it for each spin.


 * , : The user jumps into a somersaulting attack with the blunt end of his trident.


 * Dashing : Pole jumps and kicks the enemies.


 * R1, : Shoots a normal arrow.
 * R1, undefined: Shoots a paralyzing bolt.
 * R1, : Unleashes a barrage of arrows.


 * L1, : Counterattack.

Horse Moveset

 * undefined: The user leans to each side, and swings his weapon.
 * ,, , : Two attacks to the right side, two to the left.
 * Repeating swings to all sides until the Musou gauge empties.

Ground Moveset

 * undefined: A backward left-handed swing with shaft end of weapon.
 * , undefined: Knocks opponent airborne with an upward scooping swing after a turn.
 * ,, undefined: A leaping forward slam-chop that stuns foes.
 * ,, , undefined: Spinning attack with both sides of the weapon to the left.
 * ,, , : Inward right slash, bashing left outward slash, backward shaft end jab, then an outward one handed whipping slash.


 * Left and right succession blows with both ends of the weapon, then stabs forward and does a clearing inward butt-end strike as the finisher.


 * , : A swipe downward to the left.


 * Dashing : Covers for a bit then slashes outward 180 degrees into a braking stop. Cause enemies to trip on hit.


 * R1, : Shoots a normal arrow.
 * R1, undefined: Shoots a paralyzing bolt.
 * R1, : Unleashes a barrage of arrows.


 * L1, : Counterattack.

Horse Moveset

 * undefined: The user leans to each side, and swings his weapon.
 * ,, , : Two attacks to the right side, two to the left.
 * Repeating swings to all sides until the Musou gauge empties.