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.

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 dao 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.

He gains the following additions in Warriors Orochi 3.
 * Warriors Orochi
 * , undefined: Stabs the ground while landing.


 * R1: Slashes the enemy with a cut so swift it can barely be seen.

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


 * 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.