Cao Ren/Movesets

All the movesets for Cao Ren 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

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 * ,, , undefined: A bear hug of sorts. Smashes away his opponent by crushing them with his free hand and buckler.
 * ,, , , undefined: Slams the ground sending enemies skyward with a ground pound.
 * ,, , , , undefined: Runs over enemies with shield.
 * Multiple slashes then a turning slash followed ground-shaking stomp.


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 * Dashing :


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


 * L1, undefined: Counterattacks with C4.

Horse Moveset

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


 * (True): A wide outward turn slash to launch opponents, then follows with a powerful stomp that shoots out a ring wave.
 * , undefined: Cao Ren jumps, then performs a flip onto the ground, smashing his buckler into the ground to create a shockwave.


 * Warriors Orochi
 * , R1: Dashes forward with his shield up front to grab up opponent. Ends with a rising uppercut that emits a dark misty shockwave similar to Cao Cao's C5.
 * R1 (counter): Quick slice forward. Creates a horizontal slash effect.


 * As opposed to in Dynasty Warriors 5, Cao Ren shoots saw-like projectiles in his C3. In the Warriors Orochi series, he shoots out blue waves that inflict non-elemental damage. The sequel modifies the attack by having it shoot more waves via enhanced strike and imbuing it with elemental properties this time around. Before in Dynasty Warriors 4, he shot out actual fireballs that oddly, do not have a flame effect.


 * Warriors Orochi 2
 * Triple Attack 1: Creates a large pillar of air by thrusting weapon unto the floor.
 * Triple Attack 2: Stomps on the ground to produce a massive column of wind.
 * Triple Attack 3: Hurls a fierce gust of wind forward.

Dynasty Warriors 6
He shares his moveset with Lu Meng, Xu Huang, Guan Ping, and Ling Tong. See Polearm Movesets for more details.
 * Special attack: Swift Attack: immediately boosts Cao Ren's Renbu gauge up to the Infinite Renbu and grants higher attack and defense power. When used at low, red health, the effects of Swift Attack increase.

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce
Cao Ren mainly uses the polearm moveset in this title.

Dynasty Warriors 7
Cao Ren is affiliated with the flail 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: Grabs the nearest opponent and drains some of their life.
 * Musou - Charging Bull (廬山): : Bulldozes forward while surrounded by a powerful aura, finishes with a jump and ground smash.
 * Alternate Musou - Grapple Smash/Cascading Falls (瀑布): R1 + : Sends his mace forward to catch an opponent. While still attached to the mace, he swings his victim several times around before slamming them into the ground.

He gains the following additions in Warriors Orochi 3.
 * Warriors Orochi


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 * R1: Entangles the enemy in chains and slams them into the ground.

Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires
His weapon affiliation changes to the his old shield 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: Conjures a shield-shaped afterimage that damages nearby foes upon contact.
 * Alternate Musou - Chi Surge (驚浪): R1 + : Impales nearby target before hurling them back with pure force.

Dynasty Warriors 8
Cao Ren keeps the same moveset from the last expansion title, but also gains additional attacks to his repertoire of techniques.


 * Aerial Musou - (幽谷):, : Stomps on the ground twice to produce two massive shockwaves.
 * Awakening Musou: Eviscerates enemies with diagonal slashes done back and forth. For the final phase, the user immediately stomps the earth with enough might to unleash a large burst of energy. The extension of this attack has the user ramming shield at high-speed before thrusting blade a few times near the end.