Zhou Tai/Movesets

All the movesets for Zhou Tai in the Warriors franchise.

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

 * undefined: Zhou Tai advances forward twice, swinging his sword in opposite directions. Is invincible until he unsheaths his sword.
 * , undefined: Turns around, crouches and butts the sheath of his katana up.
 * ,, undefined, (undefined), (undefined), (undefined): Brings blade out in and out of it's scabbard lightning-fast multiple times, ended with a last stroke that stuns.
 * ,, , undefined: Builds power in forearm and releases it via unsheathing his katana out of it's scabbard vigorously.
 * ,, , , undefined: Slashes outward, letting loose a small red ground flashing quake in front of him that launches.
 * ,, , , , undefined, (undefined): Zhou Tai brings his sword out of its case, and brings it back to behind his shoulder. Ended with a powerful, piercing action with the blade. If undefined is pressed a second time, the attack will be slower, possess a shadow element (regardless of orb choice), and be unblockable.


 * While standing in place, Zhou Tai pivots to each side, bringing his katana to each side and making an x-figure movements. Ends with dashing forward, turning around, bowing and crouching, and sheathing his sword.


 * Dashing :
 * , : Jump, then swipe.
 * , undefined: Lands and plants his weapon in the ground.


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


 * L1, undefined: Counters with his C4.

Horse Moveset

 * undefined: Zhou Tai leans to each side, and quickly swings his weapon.
 * ,, , , , : Six attacks to the right side.
 * Repeating slashes to all sides until the Musou gauge empties.

Fighting Style
Zhou Tai's characteristic style of swordsmanship is known as Iaido or Battojutsu. His attacks mainly consist of low and swift horizontal slices. His wide range and high rotation speed also give him higher accuracy in hitting his enemy and other distractions around him. This makes him a deadly close range fighter, and perfect for singling out strong opponents and finishing them.

Zhou Tai is notable for being the Wu "horse general," the equivalent of Ma Chao for the Shu forces. Their advantage is that they have very long weapon range and attack only on the right side while mounted. Combine this with the Shadow Harness and they will be almost cheating even on the hardest difficulty level.

His moves tend to have some recovery time. If he fails to hit an opponent, it can leave him wide open for punishment. His moves also do not promote his mobility, as his attacks frequently require him to be stationary.

Dynasty Warriors 5
Removes the bow moveset from previous games. Remains the same with the following additions/changes:

Ground Moveset

 * (True): Ends with a shockwave generated from sheathing his blade and then a powerful turning slash forward.
 * (True): Ends with a shockwave generated from sheathing his blade and then a powerful turning slash forward.


 * , undefined: Jump, then sweeps up enemies on the ground into the air, for continuous aerial hits.


 * Warriors Orochi
 * , : An airdash that makes him temporarily invincible. Zhou Tai leans forward slightly for his dash.
 * R1: Slices the screen in a single horizontal slash. With his back to his foes, he then sheathes his blade.
 * direction + R1: Unsheathes his blade to hurl a single blue miniature flashing wave of energy forward. Shares this type of move with Mitsuhide Akechi.


 * Warriors Orochi 2
 * Triple Attack 1: Generates air gusts that travel within a certain distance.
 * Triple Attack 2: Slashes the air to release a fierce stream of wind.
 * Triple Attack 3: Performs a crouching slash that sends out a strong gust of wind.

Dynasty Warriors 6
He shares his moveset with Xiahou Yuan and Huang Zhong. See Dao Movesets for more details.
 * Special Attack: True Speed: greatly boosts speed. Holds his sword in front of him defensively as he sprints.
 * Dashing : Two diagonal cuts, hitting right and left.
 * Dashing undefined: Quicker version of his normal dashing undefined. Sends a slicing airwave forward.

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce
Zhou Tai mainly uses his version of the blade moveset in this title.

Dynasty Warriors 7
Zhou Tai is affiliated with the curved sword in this appearance. When he is equipped with it, he can perform a unique attack exclusive to him. Upon performing his Musou techniques, he will automatically use the weapon in his attacks.


 * EX Attack:, , undefined, undefined: Sheathes his sword before quickly unleashing a barrage of quick slashes in front of him.
 * Musou - Void (無): : Does one quick upward slash, as he sheathes his sword he is surrounded in a slashing aura.
 * Aerial Musou - Wind (風):, : An aerial version of his EX attack.


 * Warriors Orochi 3
 * , undefined: Stabs the ground while landing.
 * R1: Slashes the enemy with a cut so swift it can barely be seen.
 * , R1 (Ultimate only): Does a single horizontal swipe that leaves behind a trail of multiple slash marks.

Dynasty Warriors 8
Zhou Tai keeps the same moveset from the previous title with the following additions.


 * EX Attack 2 (Xtreme Legends only):
 * Alternate Musou - Flash (閃): R1 + : Does an instantaneous vertical slash followed by several diagonal cross slashes. The move ends with a sudden red streak of light from the user's blade.
 * Awakening Musou: Unsheathes weapon in time for a series of criss-cross slashes. The final phase involves the user performing multiple cuts shortly before unleashing a wide burst of energy. During the extended version of the attack, the user does a full spinning slash that ends with several slices to the front.