Xiahou Yuan/Movesets

All the movesets for Xiahou_Yuan in the Warriors franchise.

Ground Moveset

 * undefined: A turning inward slash. Same as Huang Zhong's.
 * , undefined: Xiahou Yuan swings his rod upwards in a turning scoop. Same as Gan Ning's.
 * ,, undefined: An inward rushing slash that stuns.
 * ,, , undefined: Spins around and swipes downwards with weapon. Loses its crashing effect if used on a juggled target.
 * ,, , : An inward slash, outward slash, stab, then an inward cut.


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


 * , : Jump, then downward swipe.


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


 * L1, : Counterattack.

Fighting Style
Yuan is also a friendly beginner character with a good amount of attacks to have, though his dash attack along with Gan Ning's is hard to aim.

Ground Moveset
Remains the same with the following additions/changes:
 * ,, , , undefined: An upwards swing that ends with a meteor slash if undefined is tapped again.
 * ,, , , , undefined, (undefined), (undefined), (undefined): Swings weapon in alternating directions.
 * ,, , , , : An inward slash, outward slash, stab, inward stepping cut, outward waving slash, then a big step with a reaping cut.


 * Dashing : A dashing knee attack that stuns.

Horse Moveset

 * undefined: Xiahou Yuan leans to each side, and swipes with his weapon.
 * ,, , , , : Three attacks to the right side, three to the left.

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:
 * undefined: Fires a wave of fire arrows. Can be affected by any arrow-boosting items such as Huang's Bow and Fire Arrows. Cannot phase through targets and can only lock on to one nearby target (the closest one).
 * ,, undefined, (undefined), (undefined), (undefined): Firmly planting his feet in the ground with each lunge, Xiahou Yuan whacks forward with his weapon, alternating directions each time. The last strike is a leaping smack that stuns.
 * ,, , , , : Same as before, but the sixth blow is altered in animation.


 * , undefined: Slams the ground with his weapon to create a quake as he lands.


 * L1, undefined: Counterattacks with C4.

Horse Moveset

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

Fighting Style
In Dynasty Warriors 4, he exchanges his sword for a club, though much of his moveset changes very little. His C1 can lock on to a nearby target, and can have powerful crashing knockback should Xiahou Yuan have a high bow attack stat. It also functions like normal arrows in that they go full distance, but do not phase through opponents. Unlike Huang Zhong's all arrows fired only lock on to one target, can cannot attack separate nearby foes.

Ground Moveset
Removes bow moveset from previous games. Remains the same with the following additions/changes:
 * undefined, (undefined), (undefined): A series of four bow shots with the first three waves being able to phase through and hit multiple targets. Five arrows per wave. The final wave of blue flashing arrows in light can stun, but cannot phase through targets.
 * ,, , , undefined: Swings club upwards, sending a purple launching typhoon in front of him.
 * ,, , , , , , , :  After the fifth strike, Xiahou Yuan restarts the chain from the third attack.


 * (True): Xiahou Yuan swings inward to launch, then strikes a stance that emits a massive ring shock wave.
 * , undefined: Xiahou Yuan jumps and flips directly downwards, crashing his weapon into the ground creating a ground flash.


 * Warriors Orochi
 * R1: Rapidly fires nine sets of arrows in a fanning pattern. Can rotate during the move's execution.


 * Warriors Orochi 2
 * Triple Attack 1: Uses bow to release a strong gust of wind.
 * Triple Attack 2: Causes a pillar of wind to come rising from the ground.
 * Triple Attack 3: Fires a wide stream of wind by aiming bow forward.

Dynasty Warriors
In the fifth title, Xiahou Yuan's C1 undergoes the same changes as Huang Zhong's, in that it can now phase through foes with no lock on capabilities and can now be rapid fired. The last wave of arrows from this attack functions just like Zhong's C3. Yuan however doesn't seem to match his Shu counterpart in his usage of arrows, but is a good character regardless.

Warriors Orochi
Yuan's moveset rarely changes from Dynasty Warriors 5 in Warriors Orochi, but the new addition of his R1 attack can be rather useful in large crowds.

Dynasty Warriors 6
He shares his moveset with Huang Zhong and Zhou Tai. See Dynasty Warriors 6/Weapon Movesets for more details.
 * Special Attack: Volley: releases waves of arrows surrounding the player to annihilate enemies. Xiahou Yuan's version may be upgraded to include a fire element.

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce
Xiahou Yuan mainly uses the bow moveset in this title.

Dynasty Warriors 7
Xiahou Yuan is affiliated with the bow 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: Crouches and sends a bolt into the air to watch it a few moments as a volley of arrows comes down in front of him.
 * Musou - Power Shot (強断弓): : Fires a huge energy projectile forward from his bow.
 * Aerial Musou - Arrowstorm (蒼嵐弓):, : Shoots down several arrows in a wide arc in front of him and finishes with a single energy projectile to blast those below him.

His moveset has been changed in Warriors Orochi 3.
 * Warriors Orochi


 * , undefined: Shoots upward while sliding down.
 * ,, undefined: Shoots ground twice, causing the ground to tremble.
 * ,, , undefined: Spins upside-down while shooting in all directions forward.
 * ,, , , undefined: Shoots seven arrows on the floor before stomping.
 * ,, , , , undefined: Shoots a stream of arrows in a fan formation continuously while crouching.


 * , undefined: Flips in mid-air and fires two shots on the ground.


 * R1: Fires arrows into the air that rain down around the user. The attack tracks the user for 10 seconds.

Dynasty Warriors 8
Xiahou Yuan is affiliated with the bow and rod 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.


 * Alternate Musou - (怒濤強断弓): R1 + : Strikes enemy multiple times with rod before sending them airborne. The attack ends with a powerful blue-colored shot aimed at the juggled targets.
 * Awakening Musou: Swings rod back and forth several times. The user finishes the move by firing an arrow that generates an immense wave of energy. During the extended version, the user swipes at a wider angle and shoots an arrow each time before initiating a series of electrical blows left and right.