Cao Pi

Cao Pi is one of the new characters from Dynasty Warriors 5 who returns in the following title. He's Cao Cao's son and Zhen Ji's husband. In the Dynasty Warriors series, he is 27 years old.

Dynasty Warriors
Cao Pi follows his father in the campaign against Yuan Shao and meets his wife there. The couple fight many battles together, such as Wu Zhang Plains and He Fei Castle. After his father's death, Cao Pi takes command over the kingdom of Wei.

In Dynasty Warriors 6: Special, Cao Pi begins his story by leading follow-up campaigns for his father's conquests. He also wins Zhen Ji's admiration by defeating her first husband in combat. Once his father dies of illness, he decides to follow his father's wish by making a land in his own image. Accompanying him on his conquest is Sima Yi who also secretly desires to realize his own ambition. After Cao Pi defeats the other kingdoms, Sima Yi betrays him and claims the capital, Xu Chang. Along with his upstart, the strategist also convinces the remnants of Shu and Wu to join him. Their contest to see who should rule ends with Cao Pi victorious and Sima Yi captured. His prisoner is spared as Cao Pi wants the strategist to continue working for his vision.

Warriors Orochi
Following his father's supposed death, Cao Pi abruptly becomes Wei's ruler in Warriors Orochi. He had formed an alliance with the snake demon, Orochi, though still carried out his orders to put down rebellion and such. He is often seen doing his lord's dirty work in other story scenarios. In Wei's story, he is actually feigning loyalty while biding his time to build forces for a revolt. Da Ji suspects him and sends Mitsunari to observe him. The two men eventually share the same mindset and they defect together. When their forces face overwhelming odds at Yamazaki, Cao Cao and Dian Wei arrive to save them. Though his father returns, Cao Pi continues to lead Wei in a final confrontation with Orochi. During their victory banquet, it's implied that he will make his own vision separate from his father.

In Wei's story in Warriors Orochi 2, Cao Pi is loyally serving his father once more. While his father leaves to journey through the land, he is responsible for defending the main camp. Seeing Sun Jian ignore the land's new warfare, he also leads an attack on Wu to spur them into action. At Komaki-Nagakute, he struggles to withstand Kiyomori's assault and is reinforced by his father's army. They work together in an attempt to end a weakened Orochi.

His dream stage teams him up with Guan Ping and Gracia. The trio is challenged to prove their worth to their fathers. Cao Pi's challenge is to personally defeat Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Zhang Liao, and Cao Ren in combat before facing his father.

Personality
In Dynasty Warriors 5, he is a sly, mysterious and somewhat evil man. He shows great admiration for his father though he constantly states how he has "his own ambitions" and therefore is not content on carrying on his legacy. He shows a more loyal side to his father in Dynasty Warriors 6.

Voice Actors

 * Kim Strauss - Dynasty Warriors 5, Warriors Orochi (English)
 * Nobutoshi Kanna - Dynasty Warriors and Warriors Orochi series (Japanese)
 * Nobuyuki Hiyama - Romance of the Three Kingdoms drama CD series

Quotes

 * "Why do they even bother?"
 * "Not even fit to share the battlefield with me."
 * "This belongs to me."

Ground Moveset

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 * , undefined: A hit in the air with an upward slash.
 * ,, undefined: Takes his two swords apart and slashes with them followed by a final dizzying slash.
 * ,, , undefined (undefined, undefined, undefined): A horizontal slash.
 * ,, , , undefined: Slams his weapon into the ground causing a energy burst that hits people into the air.
 * ,, , , , undefined: A horizontal slash.
 * Takes apart his swords and slashes with them, finishing with a final spinning slash.
 * , : Jump, then slash.
 * , undefined (undefined, undefined, undefined, undefined: Jump, then sweeps up enemies on the ground into the air, for continuous aerial hits.

Horse Moveset

 * undefined: Cao Pi leans to each side, and swipes with his weapon.
 * ,, , , , : Three attacks to the right side, three to the left.
 * Repeating slashes to all sides until the Musou gauge empties.

Dynasty Warriors
In Dynasty Warriors 5, he wields a double edge sword, which he can separate as he pleases. Cao Pi is a very versatile fighter, his attacks with his blade are often mixed with various forms of magical attack such as exploding orbs. As such, he is an easy character to play as and is good for beginners. His attack, and musou stats are way above average, and his defense and life are slightly above average.

His fighting style changes to a sword moveset in Dynasty Warriors 6. He gains a unique moveset in Dynasty Warriors 6: Special.

Historical Information
Cao Pi was Cao Cao's son. After his father died, he would take over his territory and declare himself the first Emperor of Wei. However, he died only 6 years after having declared himself emperor of Wei and his rule was full of many internal conflicts between the officers. His son, Cao Rui succeeded Pi as the second Wei Emperor.