Xiahou Dun/Movesets

All the movesets for Xiahou Dun in the Warriors franchise.

Ground Moveset

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 * , undefined: Brings up scimitar's edge; launches enemies.
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 * ,, , undefined: Horizontal swing with a backwards spin. Resembles his fourth normal attack.


 * Alternating sword swipes upwards, ended with a last swing, similar to a baseball swing.


 * , : Downwards swipe.


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


 * L1, : Counterattack.

Ground Moveset
Remains the same with the following additions/changes:
 * ,, , , undefined: An upward two-handed flick of his sword followed by a downward vertical slash if undefined is tapped again.
 * ,, , , , undefined: A downward slash that sends out a vertical cutting wave.


 * Dashing : Drags sword along the ground before hopping and slicing upwards. Turns around in the air and lands on his feet.

Horse Moveset

 * undefined: Xiahou Dun leans to each side, and swings his weapon.
 * ,, , , , : Three attacks to the right side, three to the left.

Dynasty Warriors 4

 * R3: Covers the user in blue electricity to 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:
 * undefined, (undefined): Runs up and slashes to the left. Tapping undefined again makes Xiahou Dun slash foes away with another quick slash to the right. Puts foes in a guard break position if the dash itself hits the foe.
 * ,, undefined, (undefined), (undefined), (undefined): Swings sword from the back to the front in a circling uppercut multiple times, ended with one last upper swing and a 360° leaping spin that stuns.


 * , undefined: Downward slamming slash.


 * L1, undefined: Counterattacks with C4.

Horse Moveset

 * Repeating swings to all sides until the Musou gauge empties.

Ground Moveset
Removes bow moveset from previous games. Remains the same with the following additions/changes:
 * undefined, (undefined): Same as before but damage is significantly increased.
 * ,, , , undefined: Spins around and slams sword into the ground creating an earthquake. Launches enemies.
 * ,, , , , undefined: Jumps and swings scimitar to one direction, then flips around to the other side and swings sword in the opposite direction.
 * ,, , , , , , , : Two horizontal alternating swings and a vertical cut. Spins twice for two diagonal slices to the left. Repeats the two horizontal alternating swings and a vertical cut. Finishes with a strong slice that covers most of the area in front of him.


 * (True): Leaps into the air and land with shockwave that either knocks back or launches nearby opponents. This is followed by a powerful slash that creates a small blue tremor.
 * , undefined, (undefined), (undefined), (undefined): While in the air, he sweeps up enemies on the ground into the air for continuous aerial hits.


 * Warriors Orochi
 * , : An airdash that makes him temporarily invincible. Xiahou Dun leans forward in the air during his dash.
 * R1: Sends forth a small gust of wind from a turning slash. Pang Tong also has this move.
 * direction + R1: A forward spinning drill leap with sword held out while covered in a blue aura. Becomes invincible for the duration of the attack.


 * Warriors Orochi 2
 * Triple Attack 1: Slices the air to produce a mid-range gust of wind.
 * Triple Attack 2: Slams weapon unto the ground to create a massive column of air.
 * Triple Attack 3: Produces a gust of wind strong enough to cause minor tremors.

Ground Moveset

 * string (Renbu ∞): Swings his club horizontally twice with arms outstretched to the right and cuts across with a great swing from the left. Heaves his weapon from the right once more and uses the momentum hop into the air and spin into a downwards strike. Kicks his weapon off the ground and flips it to thrust forward with the bottom end of the hilt. Spins for a 180 swing. Follows with five diagonal swings that start low and rise upwards, alternating on both sides in front of him.
 * undefined string (Renbu ∞): Strikes the ground in front of him and quickly swings from his left side upwards. Brings his club down in a fast strike and crouches to spin with his weapon stretched out. Spins into the air and smacks the ground straight ahead of him.
 * undefined (held): Takes a step forward to swing his weapon around him.
 * Performs a series of swings with the finale having him hit the ground to his left and right, creating ground shockwaves. He hops to strike the ground in front of him and makes a greater shockwave.


 * , : Downward strike. Keeps his weapon close to his side and angles it into the air at a 45 degree angle.
 * , undefined: Rises slightly upwards into the air before crashing down with his club bashing the earth.
 * Dashing : With his weapon angled behind him, he quickly brings it forward for a short smack. Brings him to a quick stop.
 * Dashing undefined: Leans forward and arcs his weapon behind him. Rises into a swing that hits anything in front of him. Needs some time to balance himself back on his feet.


 * Grapple attack : Starts with a fast downwards strike. If it connects, he thrusts the club into his foe's torso and lifts them high into the air. He follows with a launching attack.
 * Grapple attack undefined: Starts with an anticipated downwards swing. If it connects, he stabs the club into his foe's torso and hits them with a spinning swing, launching them into the air. He sends them crashing down with a downwards smash.
 * Deadlock attack: Swings the club end of his weapon into the foe's torso and spins once. Hurls his foe from his weapon when he stops.


 * Special attack: Swift Attack: immediately boosts Xiahou Dun'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.

Horse Moveset

 * string: series of quick swings to the right. Number of strikes is determined by the Renbu gauge.
 * undefined: anticipated swing to the right
 * faster version of the string that ends with a undefined attack.

Dynasty Warriors 7
Xiahou Dun is affiliated with the sword 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: Does a powerful flaming horizontal slash in front of him.
 * Musou 1: : Does four crossing upward slashes which send forth air waves and then slams his sword into the ground.
 * Musou 2:, : Does a somersault and slams his sword into the ground.

Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends
Xiahou Dun is affiliated with the podao in this appearance. His EX Attack and musous remain unchanged in this installment.

He gains the following additions in Warriors Orochi 3.
 * Warriors Orochi


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 * R1: