Huang Gai/Movesets

All the movesets for Huang Gai in the Warriors franchise.

Ground Moveset

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 * Series of horizontal swings.


 * Dashing : Charges forward and swings with his shielded gauntlet.
 * , : Diagonal swing that starts above his right shoulder and cuts across to his left.


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

Horse Moveset

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Dynasty Warriors 4

 * R3: Releases wisps of light that stun enemies within range. Aura may change color in Free Mode to match the user's chosen side.

Ground Moveset
Removes power guards to replace with counterattacks. Remains the same with the following additions/changes:
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 * L1, undefined: Counterattacks with C4.

Horse Moveset

 * Repeating slashes to both sides.

Ground Moveset
Removes bow moveset from previous games. Remains the same with the following additions/changes:
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 * Warriors Orochi
 * R1: Grabs an opponent. Spinning piledrives them into the ground and they explode on impact.


 * His bombs will no longer damage him or allies when they explode. Setting the bombs near him infinitely can juggle enemies in range, but the explosions can only dwindle his enemies' life to one health point.


 * Warriors Orochi 2
 * Triple Attack 1: Creates a massive force of air surrounding the area.
 * Triple Attack 2: Strikes the ground to cause fierce winds rising from above.
 * Triple Attack 3: Swings weapon around to release fierce gusts of air.

Dynasty Warriors 6

 * He shares his attacks with Xu Zhu, Dong Zhuo and Wei Yan. See Dynasty Warriors 6/Weapon Movesets for more details.


 * Special attack: Swift Attack: immediately boosts Huang Gai's Renbu gauge up to the Infinite Renbu and grants higher attack and defense power. When used at low, red health, the effects of Swift Attack increase.

Dynasty Warriors 7
Huang Gai is affiliated with the club in this appearance. When he is equipped with it, he can perform a unique attack exclusive to him. When he performs his musous, he will automatically use the weapon in his attacks.


 * EX Attack:, undefined, undefined: Grabs his opponent in a rolling grapple and kicks them away.
 * Musou 1: : Reaches out to grab an enemy. If the grab connects, Huang Gai performs a jumping "Leg-hook Belly-to-back Suplex" wrestling move by placing him/her over his shoulders, jumps, and back-slams the victim into the ground. If the grab does not connect, he will follow with two flaming backfists.
 * Musou 2: R1 + : Throws an uppercut, if it hits, the victim will be sent flying. Huang Gai then jumps and catches him/her in midair, lands and finishes the victim in a back-breaking bend.

His moveset has been changed in Warriors Orochi 3.
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Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires
His weapon affiliation changes to the iron boat in this appearance. When he is equipped with it, he can perform a unique attack exclusive to him. When he performs his musous, he will automatically use the weapon in his attacks.


 * EX Attack:, , , , undefined, undefined: Attacks enemies with a blow strong enough to render water in half.