Zhang He/Movesets

All the movesets for Zhang He in the Warriors franchise.

Ground Moveset

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 * ,, , undefined: Zhang He brings his weight back, and lunges forward, shooting like a torpedo at high speeds. Ends with a flip and swipe.
 * ,, , , undefined: A butterfly-laden gust knocks enemies into the air.
 * ,, , , , undefined: A slide to the left and series of slashes then to the right and a series of slashes.


 * A series of rapid moving slashes followed by a powerful cross slash.


 * Dashing : Sliding kick.
 * ,: Jump, then swing.


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

Horse Moveset

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 * ,, , , , : Three attacks with both claws to the right side, three to the left.

Dynasty Warriors 4

 * R3: Summons an illusion of purple-colored butterflies 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:
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 * ,, undefined, (undefined), (undefined), (undefined): A series of rapid slashes followed by a forward sliding lunge.


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 * L1, undefined: Counterattacks with C4.

Horse Moveset

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

Ground Moveset
Removes bow moveset from previous games. Remains the same with the following additions/changes:


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 * , undefined, (undefined): Zhang He jumps, then performs a flip upside down, and while still in mid-air, spins twice in opposite directions with extended claws.


 * Warriors Orochi
 * , : An airdash that makes him temporarily invincible. Zhang He performs an aerial roll forward.
 * R1: Ducks low and hops into the air, slicing with both claws. Creates an X-shaped special effect.
 * direction + R1: Dashes forward while quickly cutting with both claws.


 * Warriors Orochi 2
 * Triple Attack 1: Does an upward kick that forces air to surround the user.
 * Triple Attack 2: Launches a leaping spin kick, creating a large wind pillar in the process.
 * Triple Attack 3: Performs an acrobatic dive that causes strong winds to come rising from the ground.

Ground Moveset
In the original release, he shared his moveset with Ma Chao, Sun Ce and Taishi Ci. See Dynasty Warriors 6/Weapon Movesets for more details.


 * Special attack: True Speed: greatly boosts speed. Leans his upper body forward, holding his spear in a defensive position while he runs.
 * Dashing : Performs a quicker sliding version of his normal version.
 * Dashing undefined: Quicker spin on his attack as he continues running.

The following moves are for his new moveset in Special.

Ground Moveset

 * string (Renbu ∞): Three overhead diagonal slashes and a hopping slash to his left. Turns his back to opponent to stab with one of his claws. Pivots forward to smash both of his claws forward and performs a flip kick. Claps with both of his claws forward and spins into dual cuts. Hits two more times before performing twelve left and right diagonal cuts.
 * undefined string (Renbu ∞): Ducks for a lunging attack. Spins into the air twice, slashing with both of his claws. Follows with an overhead slice with both claws to the left before he performs a one-legged pose, one leg being held behind him and parallel to the ground. Emits a shockwave.
 * undefined (held): A spinning kick with one leg pointed upwards to the sky, emitting a violet shockwave with black butterflies. Looks similar to his previous C5.
 * String of attacks based on Renbu levels. His finale has him finish with a few spinning slashes before he strikes a dramatic pose with his claws pointed upward. Emits a violet shockwave around him.


 * , : Bisecting downwards strike with both claws.
 * , undefined: Hovers into the air and twirls his claws ground first, creating a pink vertical explosion. Contentiously spins to eventually split his legs. Props himself onto his feet by pushing off from his claws.
 * Dashing : Turning horizontal slices with both claws, pivoting him to a quick stop.
 * Dashing undefined: Briefly lowers his claws as he runs a few steps quicker. He hops and spins twice with his claws.


 * Grapple attack : A quick slash to his front. If it connects, he follows with a vertical leaping slash.
 * Grapple attack undefined: An anticipated rising slash with his right claw. If it connects, the slash launches his foe into the air. Zhang He leaps into the air and hooks his claws onto his opponent. He revolves his body to throw them onto the ground, at which point he then slams down, creating a vertical pink explosion identical to several of his other attacks..
 * Deadlock attack: A quick stunning slash with his right claw before he captures his opponent's chin with his left. He raises them for a moment before slashing them four times with his right claw in a slapping motion. He launches them away with a somersault kick.


 * Special attack: True Speed: greatly boosts speed. Leans his upper body forward, holding his left claw defensively in front of him as he runs.


 * Dashing : Quickly slices both claws before he spins into a hopping slice. Keeps sprinting.
 * Dashing undefined: Hops into the air and propels his body upside down. Spins twice with his claws pointed downwards, similar to his old jumping undefined. While still moving in a small arc over the ground, he lands with his legs, emitting a shockwave.

Horse Moveset

 * string: Slices with both claws in a rising and declining x-motion. Hits both sides at once. Number of attacks depends on Renbu level.
 * undefined: Performs a slanted handstand on his saddle, balancing his legs into the air. Twirls with his body in a straight line and leans slightly to his right, hitting enemies with his joined legs. Uses the same momentum to the same to the left. Launches himself into the air whilst turning to land safely on his saddle in a normal sitting position.
 * faster version of the string that ends with a undefined attack.

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce
Zhang He mainly uses the claws moveset in this title.

Dynasty Warriors 7
Zhang He is affiliated with dual claws 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: Charges forward doing a horizontal spin and rises upward.
 * Musou - Eagle Talon (鴛鴦襲): : Does a huge crossing slash with his claws.
 * Alternate Musou - Moonlight Butterfly (天鶏斬): R1 + : Jumps into the opponent in front of him to pin them down on the ground and spins in place as his claws drill into his opponent.

He gains the following additions in Warriors Orochi 3.
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 * R1: Dazzles the enemy with a beautiful yet deadly butterfly dance that stuns them momentarily.