Taishi Ci

Taishi Ci is a character who has been in every main Dynasty Warriors to date. He is a brave warrior who has a friendly affinity with Sun Ce. A valiant warrior, he often fights due to a debt he needs to repay. In the Dynasty Warriors series, he is 27 years old.

Dynasty Warriors
He starts off as an officer under Liu Yong, and eventually joins the Wu forces after they are attacked. There is usually a cutscene to show him switching sides. In Dynasty Warriors 5, Liu Yong flees the battlefield, forcing Taishi Ci to take command of his army, perhaps further influencing him to switch over.

In Dynasty Warriors 6: Special, Taishi Ci is a wanderer who starts by momentarily serving Kong Rong to repay his generosity. He is despised by his lord's men and attacked by them before the Yellow Turban Rebellion. There, he meets Sun Ce who takes a positive interest in him. Following the battle, Taishi Ci continues his journey to Jing Dong and is treated as a guest by Liu Yong. Wanting to show his gratitude to his host, he volunteers to lead the resistance effort against the invading Sun Ce. As the battle intensifies, however, Liu Yong and his vassals flee from the field in fear. Left with the remaining soldiers, Taishi Ci keeps up the fight and rallies the men. They are successful in repelling many of Wu's key generals and draw the Little Conqueror's attention when they route Zhou Yu. Sun Ce challenges him to a duel and promises to withdraw his men if his opponent wins. He lives up to his word and, as Liu Yong abandons the lands, he effortlessly conquerors the territory. Taishi Ci was intent on journeying once more until Sun Ce tackles him and offers his new friend service in Wu.

Taishi Ci helps Sun Ce until he dies at Xu Chang. Desiring to fulfill his friend's unfinished dream, he continues to serve Wu. When they reestablish their foundations, Taishi Ci suggests taking Xu Chang once more but his proposal is shot down by Sun Quan. Wu then allies itself with Wei to fortify their land's defenses and concentrate on defeating Shu. Once Wu becomes a mighty kingdom, the disheartened yet proud Taishi Ci leaves his comrades to continue his travels.

Voice Actors

 * Terrence Stone - Dynasty Warriors 4~5 (English)
 * Darrel Guilbeau - Dynasty Warriors 6 (English)
 * Hirohiko Kakegawa - Dynasty Warriors and Warriors Orochi series (Japanese)
 * Yugo Takahashi - Dynasty Tactics (Japanese)
 * Kazuya Nakai - Dynasty Tactics 2 (Japanese)
 * Toshio Furukawa - Kessen II (Japanese)

Quotes

 * "Pounded into submission!"
 * "I've met many able men in this world, but it will be the Sun family that lights the way. I have joined up with a great man and will see to the rise of Wu!"

Ground Moveset

 * undefined: A stomp that knocks enemies to the ground.
 * , undefined: Taishi Ci swings his left rod up in the air.
 * ,, undefined: Repeatedly brings down weapons to the head, ends with a spin.
 * ,, , undefined: Swings both weapons to the front side.
 * ,, , , undefined: Plunges rods into the ground, creating a quake.
 * ,, , , , undefined (undefined, undefined): Swings his right rod repeatedly, ends with a dual-weaponed attack.
 * Continously charges with weapons, ended with a powerful knockback attack.
 * , : Jump, then swipe.
 * , undefined: Jumps, and slams into the ground creating a quake.

Differences between games

 * In Dynasty Warriors 5, Taishi Ci's *,, , undefined had no effect to it after pushing the weapons. In Warriors Orochi and on, the attack added a horizontal tornado to the attack, greatly increasing range.

Horse Moveset

 * undefined: Leans to both sides and swings.
 * ,, , , , : Three attacks to the right side, three to the left.
 * Repeating slashes to all sides until the Musou gauge empties.

Dynasty Warriors 4

 * Level 10 Weapon: Tiger Slayer
 * Base Attack: 48
 * Stage: Campaign for Wu Territory
 * Requirements: When Yu Mi retreat into the fortress, chase him down and defeat him. (Suggestion: Red Hare) After Yu Mi is defeated, eliminate Zhang Ying before he retreats.

Dynasty Warriors 4: Xtreme Legends

 * Level 11 Weapon: Demon Slayer
 * Base Attack: 51
 * Attributes: Level 20 Tiger Amulet, Level 11 Jump Scroll, Level 16 Nanman Armor, Level 19 Herbal Remedy
 * Stage: Campaign Against Liu Yong
 * Restrictions: No bodyguards
 * Requirements: Defeat Xue Li and Fan Neng. Gather at least 9 units before you encounter and rescue Hua Xin. Gather at least 12 units to join forces with, and achieve a 450 KO Count.

Note: To get Hua Xin to surrender, approach him. He will convert, and immediately be surrounded by enemies. Rescue him by killing all the troops around him. If you still cannot get the weapon, try to kill the enemy officers and/or rack up some KOs. This usually solves the problems.

Dynasty Warriors 5

 * 4th Weapon: Tiger Slayer
 * Base Attack: 36; Weight: Medium
 * Stats: Charge +15, Mounted +15, Bow +15, Defense +18, Life +18
 * Stage: Battle of Wu Territory (Allied forces)
 * Location: Along the north of the map, near the gate.
 * Requirements: After Sun Quan is lured into the eastern fort, defeat him before Zhou Tai can rendezvous with him.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Taishi Ci went into battle as per request by his mother. A feared warrior, Taishi Ci held two halberds at his opponents. He was quick to jump into the ranks of the allied Forces against Sun Ce who was attempting to conquer the land for his family

Taishi Ci was one of the most prominent fighters on the field and at one stage battled the Little Conqueror himself. During the fight Taishi was convinced to switch sides, and later after the battle joined the new kingdom of Wu. He was known for his great loyalty and his strong friendship with Sun Ce. He was later famed for taking part in historic battles such as the Battle of He Fei Castle. He dies during a night attack lead by Zhang Liao.