Xiahou Yuan/Movesets

All the movesets for Xiahou_Yuan in the Warriors franchise.

Ground Moveset

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 * , undefined: Xiahou Yuan swings his rod upwards in a turning scoop.
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 * ,, , undefined: Spins around and swipes downwards with weapon. Loses its crashing effect if used on a juggled target.


 * A series of jumping revolutions. With the last one being a powerful inward slash from a spinning jump.


 * , : Jump, then downward swipe.


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


 * L1, : Counterattack.

Ground Moveset
Remains the same with the following additions/changes:
 * ,, , , undefined: An upwards swing that ends with a meteor slash if undefined is tapped again.
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 * Dashing : A dashing knee attack that stuns.

Horse Moveset

 * undefined: Xiahou Yuan leans to each side, and swipes with his weapon.
 * ,, , , , : Three attacks to the right side, three to the left.

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
Removes power guards to replace with counterattacks. Remains the same with the following additions/changes:
 * undefined, (undefined), (undefined): Fires one arrow per button tap and can only lock on one target.
 * ,, undefined, (undefined), (undefined), (undefined): Firmly planting his feet in the ground with each lunge, Xiahou Yuan whacks forward with his weapon, alternating directions each time. The last strike is a leaping smack that stuns.


 * , undefined: Slams the ground with his weapon.


 * L1, undefined: Counterattacks with C4.

Horse Moveset

 * Repeating swings to all sides until the Musou gauge empties.

Ground Moveset
Removes bow moveset from previous games. Remains the same with the following additions/changes:
 * undefined, (undefined), (undefined): A series of four bow shots. Five arrows per wave. The final wave stuns, but cannot phase through enemies.
 * ,, , , undefined: Swings club upwards, sending a purple launching typhoon in front of him.


 * (True): Xiahou Yuan emits a shock wave.
 * , undefined: Xiahou Yuan jumps and flips directly downwards, crashing his weapon into the ground creating a ground flash.


 * Warriors Orochi
 * R1: Rapidly fires nine sets of arrows in a fanning pattern. Can rotate during the move's execution.


 * Warriors Orochi 2
 * Triple Attack 1: Uses bow to release a strong gust of wind.
 * Triple Attack 2: Causes a pillar of wind to come rising from the ground.
 * Triple Attack 3: Fires a wide stream of wind by aiming bow forward.

Dynasty Warriors 6
He shares his moveset with Huang Zhong and Zhou Tai. See Dynasty Warriors 6/Weapon Movesets for more details.
 * Special Attack: Volley: releases waves of arrows surrounding the player to annihilate enemies. Xiahou Yuan's version may be upgraded to include a fire element.

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce
Xiahou Yuan mainly uses the bow moveset in this title.

Dynasty Warriors 7
Xiahou Yuan is affiliated with the bow 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: Crouches and sends a bolt into the air to watch it a few moments as a volley of arrows comes down in front of him.
 * Musou 1: : Fires a huge energy projectile forward from his bow.
 * Musou 2:, : Shoots down several arrows in a wide arc in front of him and finishes with a single energy projectile to blast those below him.

His moveset has been changed in Warriors Orochi 3.
 * Warriors Orochi


 * undefined: Jumps slightly forward while doing a roundhouse kick that creates a tornado in front of him.
 * , undefined: Shoots an arrow to the air that launches enemies.
 * ,, undefined: Shoots two arrows to the ground which creates a shockwave the affects enemies.
 * ,, , undefined: Spins in the air; shooting arrows everywhere. Clears crowds.
 * ,, , , undefined: Jumps in the air, fires two sets of arrows then does a dive kick. Knocks opponents in the air.
 * ,, , , , undefined: Shoots several sets of arrows forward. Stuns enemies.


 * , undefined: Shoots two arrows to the ground, knocking enemies in the air.


 * R1: Fires arrows in to the air, then rains down around him. Stays for around 10 seconds and tracks him wherever he goes.