Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires/DLC

Pre-order Bonus
Pre-ordering the game in Japan and Europe rewards consumers with three downloadable serial codes for edit characters.

When a character is equipped with the Nobunyaga costume parts, the character's voice in battle will be changed to match the sound effect of a cat snarling hissing and grunting. During Musou attacks, he or she will let out a loud yeowl or hiss while whimpering when taking damage.

PlayStation Mascots
Edit character parts based on SCEJ mascots Toro and Kuro.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)

Hiromu Arakawa Designs
Edit character parts based on the Sangokushi Spirits versions of Lu Bu and Gan Ning.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)

Japan only
Dengeki PlayStation Mascot Purchase the November 29th issue of Dengeki PlayStation to obtain edit character parts of the magazine's mascot, Politan. Male characters have the normal yellow-colored Politan while female characters can wear a blue-colored version.

Additional Weapons - Western Weapon Pack
The following weapons were released in Japan via magazine codes, yet were released as PSN Store DLC in the west.

Sword of Might & Conqueror's Spear weapons released on PS3 in Europe and North America. V Jump Weapon Skin Starting on November 22, players can obtain a sword and hook weapon skin with a V Jump design motif for free. Its attack power will overpower all other swords if leveled up.

Famitsu Weapon Skin Purchase the November 29th issue of Weekly Famitsu to obtain a new weapon skin for the siege spear. Players may then purchase it at any available weapon shop in the game.


 * Cost
 * $0.49 (US)

Edit Armor Set 1
Edit parts for male and female characters.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen each (JP)
 * $0.99 each (US)

Edit Armor Set 2
Male and female edit parts based on the "Grand Armor" and "Heavy Armor" sets respectively from Dynasty Warriors 5.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen each (JP)
 * $1.99 (US)

Edit Armor Set 3
Edit parts for male and female characters created with an intellectual image.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen each (JP)
 * $0.99 each (US)

Edit Armor Set 4
Revamped male and female edit parts from Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen each (JP)
 * $1.99 (US)

Edit Armor Set 5
Male edit parts modeled on Lu Zhìshen, and female parts modeled on Hu Sanniang, from Water Margin.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen each (JP)
 * $0.99 each (US)

Edit Armor Set 6
Revamped male and female edit parts from Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen each (JP)
 * $1.99 (US)

Edit Armor Set 7
Revamped male and female edit parts from Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen (JP)
 * $1.99 (US)

Edit Armor Set 8
Revamped male and female edit parts from Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen (JP)
 * $1.99 (US)

Edit Armor Set 9
Revamped male and female edit parts from Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen (JP)
 * $1.99 (US)

Edit Armor Set 10
Revamped male and female edit parts from Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen (JP)
 * $1.99 (US)

Edit Armor Set 11
Revamped male and female edit parts from Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen (JP)
 * $1.99 (US)

Edit Armor Set 12
Two costumes for female edit characters from Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen (JP)
 * $1.99 (USA)

Edit Accessory Set 1 & Extra Scenario
Accessory parts for both genders.
 * 1) Male and female accessory slot 1 parts: under rim glasses, eye mole, mouth mole, small glasses
 * 2) Male and female accessory slot 2 parts: ogre horn, goggles, headphones, headband
 * 3) Male only accessory slot 2 parts: short mustache, goatee
 * 4) Female only accessory slot 2 parts: braid wig, side wave wig

New scenario taking place during the year 234, surrounding Zhuge Liang's last battle at Wuzhang Plains.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * Free (EU)
 * Free (US)

Edit Accessory Set 2
Accessory parts for both genders.


 * 1) Male and female accessory slot 1 parts: bear facepaint
 * 2) Male and female accessory slot 2 parts: mask armor, leaf, bat wing, silk hat
 * 3) Male only accessory slot 1 parts: kumadori facepaint, skull facepaint, tears facepaint, phoenix facepaint, tiger facepaint
 * 4) Female only accessory slot 1 parts: heart facepaint, cat facepaint, sunglasses, dragon facepaint, qilin facepaint


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * Free (US)

Edit Accessory Set 3
Accessory parts for both genders.


 * 1) Male and female accessory slot 1 parts: monocle, eyepatch, sunglasses, bandage, twirly cheek paint
 * 2) Male and female accessory slot 2 parts: goat horns, cat, cat ears
 * 3) Male only accessory slot 2 parts: sideburns, handlebar mustache
 * 4) Female only accessory slot 2 parts: ribbon, twintail extensions


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * $0.99 (US)

Hair and Brow Set 1
New hair and eyebrow sets for both genders. Both sets are automatically included in the game's western release.


 * Cost
 * Hair set - 100 yen (JP)
 * Eyebrow set - Free (JP)

Extra Scenario 1
Features a new alliance battle inspired by the brave fame type. Also includes new interior: Warrior's Mansion.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * Available with Extra Scenario 2 (US)



Extra Scenario 2
Two scenarios. The first is a retelling of the Fan Castle conflict. The other is an original scenario of Yuan Shao prevailing at Guandu and Cao Cao defending himself at Xuchang.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * $1.99 (US)

Extra Scenario 3
Two scenarios. The historical scenario "Clash of Warlords" occurs after Dong Zhuo's demise. Those who supported the late tyrant turn against each other for the chance to rule. The what-if scenario "Cao Family Separated" takes place after Cao Cao's own death which results in Cao Pi, Cao Zhi and Cao Zhang forming their own factions.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * $1.99 (US)

Extra Scenario 4
This new scenario features a gathering of famous strategists such as Guo Jia, Zhuge Liang, Zhou Yu, and Sima Yi. Also includes new interior: Wiseman's Mansion.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * Available with Extra Scenario 3 (US)



Extra Scenario 5
Two scenarios. The first is a retelling of Ma Chao's historic battle with Cao Cao at Tong Gate. The second scenario is a what-if story revolving around the Yellow Turbans winning against the armies of the Han Dynasty.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * 2.49 (Scenario Set 4 US)

Extra Scenario 6
Two scenarios. The first one is based on Gongsun Yuan's revolt at the dawn of the Cao Clan's Power within Wei. The other is a what-if stage featuring Zhou Yu's attempt at executing his Two Kingdoms ploy by forcing Liu Zhang to surrender to Wu.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * Available with Extra Scenario 5 (Scenario Set 4 US)

Extra Scenario 7
Two scenarios. The first is set during Cao Cao's early years of expansion in 196. The other is an original scenario in which the conspirators for Cao Cao's assassination raise their arms against him. Yuan Shao and others answer the call to overthrow Cao Cao with a simultaneous assault from the north.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * 2.49 (Scenario Set 5 US)

Extra Scenario 8
Features a new alliance battle inspired by the kindness fame. Also includes new interior: Saint's Mansion.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * Available with Extra Scenario 5 (Scenario Set 4 US)



Extra Scenario 9
Features a new alliance battle inspired by the orderly fame. Also includes new interior: Austere Man's Mansion.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * Available with Extra Scenario 7 (Scenario Set 5 US)



Extra Scenario 10
Two scenarios. The first one focuses on Guanqiu Jian's historic revolt against the Sima Clan's influence within Wei. The other is an alternate scenario involving Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu clashing against each other for supremacy. Yuan Shao is aided by his former nemesis Cao Cao whereas Yuan Shu has Sun Jian's support as well as an alliance with Gongsun Zan and his new vassal Liu Bei.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * Available with Extra Scenario 7 (Scenario Set 5 US)

Extra Scenario 11
Two scenarios. The first scenario is a retelling of the battle of Jieting whereas the second is a what-if story involving He Jin declaring himself emperor of the Han.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * 1.99 (Scenario Set 6 US)

Extra Scenario 12
Two scenarios. The first one focuses on the historic battle of Hebei while the second features an alternate scenario in which Zhong Hui and Deng Ai form their own factions and face each other after the fall of Shu.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * 1.99 (Scenario Set 7 US)

Extra Scenario 13
Features a new alliance battle inspired by the affluent fame. Also includes new interior: Millionaire's Mansion.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * Available with Extra Scenario 11 (Scenario Set 6 US)



Extra Scenario 14
Features a new alliance battle inspired by the evil fame. Also includes new interior: Ruffian's Mansion.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * Available with Extra Scenario 12 (Scenario Set 7 US)



Fantasy Set
New castle interior option for strategy rooms, new weapon skin, and new scenario; "Illusion Alliance Battle". The Three Kingdoms figures join forces in the north to fight a mysterious force assembling in the south.


 * Cost
 * 200 yen (JP)
 * $3.99 (US)
 * €4.99 (EU)

Allied Forces
Allied Forces are a faction of the Fantasy Battle scenario composed of "special" characters (pre-made custom warriors) based on various Western mythological figures. The same name is given to other "special" characters factions from other DLCs.

Suikoden Castle Set
New castle interior option for strategy rooms, new weapon skin, and new scenario; "Oath of Heaven's Will".


 * Cost
 * 200 yen (JP)
 * $3.99 (US)

School Set
New castle interior option for strategy rooms, new weapon skin, and new scenario; "The Final Battle," in which all characters from the Wei, Wu, Shu, Jin, and Other Factions are pitted against each other.


 * Cost
 * 200 yen (JP)
 * $3.99 (US)

Folklore Set
New castle interior option for strategy rooms, new weapon skin, and new scenario; "Folklore Alliance Battle".


 * Cost
 * 200 yen (JP)
 * $3.99 (US)

Voice Set
New additional voice sets for edit characters.


 * Cost
 * 500 yen for either set (JP)
 * 900 yen for both sets (JP)
 * $0.49 for one voice (US)
 * $4.99 for either voice set (US)
 * $8.99 For both sets (US)

Male Characters

Makoto Naruse (2 voice samples), Susumu Akagi (2 voice samples), Eiji Hanawa (2 voice samples), Yasuhiro Mamiya (2 voice samples), Takumi Asahina (1 voice sample), Kenyū Horiuchi (1 voice sample)

Female Characters

Kokoro Kikuchi (1 voice sample), Hana Takeda (2 voice samples), Yūmi Kawashima (1 voice sample), Miyuki Satō (2 voice samples), Kayo Ishida (2 voice samples), Miho Shinada (1 voice sample), Sayaka Kinoshita (1 voice sample)

Special Characters
DLC scenarios have added, among others, the following staff made edit characters into the game.


 * Zhuge-tan
 * Gao Shun
 * Yan Liang
 * Wen Chou
 * Ji Ling
 * Yan Yan
 * Shamoke
 * Wen Yang
 * Zhuge Ke
 * King Duosi
 * Zhang Bao
 * Chen Gong
 * Tian Feng
 * Fa Zheng
 * Li Ru
 * Cao Xiong
 * Elenmia
 * Ahui-nan
 * King Mulu
 * Zhuge Jin
 * Ju Shou
 * Sun Yu
 * Dong Cheng
 * Wang Zifu
 * Wu Shi
 * Wu Zilan
 * Wu Tu-ko
 * Wu Tugu
 * Chao Gai
 * Qiongying
 * Yang Hu
 * Huaman
 * Cao Bao
 * Yu Ji
 * Pan Jinlian
 * Queen of Hearts
 * Spade
 * Heart
 * Diamond
 * Club
 * Red Riding Hood
 * Puss in Boots
 * Newly Clothed Emperor

Update 1.01
Japan. Implemented in the American and European release.


 * Allows players to change starting factions in the Gathering of Heroes scenario.
 * Fixes bug after winning region defense battles.
 * Fixes bug that prevents generals from being promoted while the player's officer limit is full.
 * Adjusts the costs of using tactics.

Update 1.02
Japan. Implemented in the American and European release.


 * Increases player's officer limit from 20 to 40.
 * Adds the options of unlocking all other equipment and animals.
 * Reduces the amount of points needed to unlock all weapons from 20,000 to 7,000.
 * Changes the Appoint command to Appoint & Dismiss.
 * Removes monthly turn cost of visiting towns.
 * Grants relationship building commands a chance to remove the dissatisfaction status from any officer.
 * Allows sworn siblings and spouses to appear in skirmishes.
 * Enables players to change the camera view during the strategy phase.
 * Prevents ally generals with the Atrocity fame from deserting players who have the same fame.
 * Adjusts the success rate of capturing generals in two ways.
 * Officers within the deepest parts of enemy territory now have a 100% chance of being captured.
 * Officers with less than 1,000 troops have a higher chance of being caught within enemy territory.
 * Adjusts the effects of Volley and Fire Volley.
 * Adds the option of stopping Online Play.
 * Forces clients in Online Play to use host's equipment.
 * Adjusts the probability of hearing quotes in events and battles.
 * Causes voice pitches for edit characters to take effect during event scenes.
 * Resorts the background music list.
 * Fixes freezing bug during battles and visits from envoys.
 * Fixes bug that sometimes nullifies the effects of treasure bases.
 * Fixes bug that prevents staff-made edit characters from visiting if players reject them.
 * Fixes more visible bugs.

Update 1.03
Japan only.


 * Test Battle added in Edit Mode.
 * Hair color option now includes 256 colors.
 * Effect of CAW's play history data is amplified.
 * New options when starting Empire mode.
 * NPC's starting fame levels can be set between Default (Original) or Randomized.
 * CAW's starting fame levels can be adjusted from 1 to 4.
 * Added a command to resign from a faction.
 * Mission status now has a progress bar.
 * Other factions may now see Grand General & Strategist replacements as well.
 * Remember the last camera position used in Strategy Phase.
 * During battles, L2 button will be now used to do an Overall Order.
 * Pause menu's Personal Order command now also have Batch Order.
 * The probability of sworn siblings or spouse becoming a main commander is reduced.
 * The attack power increase from the following stratagems Imposing Stance and Unrivaled has been rebalanced.
 * During skirmishes, enemy officers beaten will now drop health recovery meat buns.
 * Added probability of ally generals speaking quotes.
 * When an officer is released after being captured, they will instantly return to their factions.
 * Rebalanced the friendship influence on general quotes.


 * Fixed Bugs
 * Some freeze bugs.
 * Officer faces not appearing due to loading fail.
 * Sudden stat increase if Unlock All Items bonus is used.
 * Bug on using bonus points illegally when starting Empire Mode.
 * Some situations that forced an online play in battles.
 * Weapon graphics going haywire after getting caught by grappling attacks, notably the great axe weapon.
 * Generals that should not appear (like dead generals) can be seen in cities.
 * And some more graphical bugs.