Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires/Weapon Movesets


 * This page is for the new weapons introduced in Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires. For weapon movesets in the other games, please see the Movesets category

Weapons

 * See also: Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires/Weapons


 * Siege Spear - Xiahou Ba's new EX weapon
 * Sword and Hook - Xu Shu's EX weapon.

Ground Moveset

 * undefined: Activates weapon engine to increase overall speed while adding an extra move to strong attacks.
 * , undefined: Quickly launches user upward.
 * ,, undefined: Fires an air bullet to the front. The trajectory of the attack is raised upward after using C1.
 * ,, , undefined: Does a full degree swing before inflicting a frontal stab.
 * ,, , , undefined: Jumps forward and stabs weapon to the ground, producing fissures on contact.
 * ,, , , , undefined: Launches the user high into the air while giving the option of where to land before descending down. Upon landing, the user causes a powerful impact that devastates enemies below. The attack ends with an explosion instead after using C1.
 * ,, , , , : Launches a series of heavy swings and spins.


 * Dashing : Performs a simple boost stab. Changes into a launching dash attack after using C1.
 * , : Dives down fiercely to collide with the ground. Adds an explosion effect after using C1.


 * Switch Attack: Plants weapon unto the ground, causing it to launch itself into the air.

Horse Moveset

 * undefined: Lifts up enemies on the right side.
 * ,, , , , : Stabs weapon downward on the right several times.

New & Changed Moveset

 * Dynasty Warriors 8
 * , : Thrusts weapon unto the ground.
 * , undefined: Previous air attack from seventh game.


 * Storm Rush: Spins around diagonally to produce a whirlwind tearing foes apart. The attack ends with the user being slowly propelled into the air while holding weapon.
 * Switch Counter: Stands back in time to launch a quick thrust against the target.

Fighting Style
The siege spear features a special booster engine which increases attack speed when charged.

Ground Moveset

 * undefined: Throws the attached hook dagger to the front. If it lands a hit, the user performs a non-damaging dash that lowers enemy defense and can be chained with airborne attacks. Can also be charged to catch enemies higher in the air when the normal version would whiff.
 * , undefined: Swings sword upward.
 * ,, undefined: A few slashes to the front, ending with a backflip kick.
 * ,, , undefined: Fiercely swings sword to the right along with any foe caught by the attack,
 * ,, , , undefined: Jumps high into the air, then slams back to the ground.
 * ,, , , , undefined: Runs and swings sword around, generating a huge shockwave in the process.
 * ,, , , , : Does six swings with sword.


 * Dashing : Slashes forward while leaping high into the air.
 * , : Does two downward slashes and a somersault kick.
 * Dash: Turns around clockwise while dashing in the air.


 * Switch Attack: Slams weapon on the ground and knocks away all nearby enemies.

Horse Moveset

 * undefined: Spins hook on the right side and flings it upward, launching nearby enemies in the process.
 * ,, , , , : Does twirling slashes on the right several times.

New & Changed Moveset

 * Dynasty Warriors 8
 * , undefined: Sends hook down while leaping in mid-air. If it connects, the user quickly descends upon the target and slashes them.


 * Storm Rush: Swings hook around multiple times, ending the barrage with a quick turning slash.
 * Switch Counter: Backs away before countering with a swift dashing slash.