Sun Ce

Sun Ce became a playable character in Dynasty Warriors 3. Known as "The Little Conqueror of Jiang Dong", he set the foundations for the Kingdom of Wu. He is Sun Jian's eldest son and eldest brother of Sun Quan and Sun Shang Xiang. He is married to the older Qiao sister, Da Qiao. With his childhood friend, Zhou Yu, he set out to find a land worthy enough for him to rule.

In the Dynasty Warriors series, he is 26 years old and his height is 176 cm (5'9").

Dynasty Warriors
Sun Ce is rowdy youth who is popular with his countrymen. He joins his father's campaigns and is made his family's new leader after Sun Jian's death. Aiming to take the land for himself, he starts by conquering the territory and regional lords within Wu. Quickly gaining followers for his cause, he duels Taishi Ci during this time and, respecting his opponent's strength, soon becomes best friends with him. In short time, he restores the Sun family name to power. A couple scenarios states that he then meets a sorcerer named Yu Ji, who Sun Ce generally despises. Except in certain Musou Modes, he dies sometime after gaining Wu or Yu Ji's death. The circumstances behind his final moments changes in each game. In Da Qiao's Legend Mode in Dynasty Warriors 4: Xtreme Legends, he dies in Da Qiao's arms after he protects her from arrows.

His personal Legend Mode in the previously mentioned title surrounds his encounter with Yu Ji. With his conquests in Wu over, the sorcerer suddenly appears within his domain. Using his spells to demoralize and mislead the people, Sun Ce deems the magician to be a bad influence for his people. Heading to deal with Yu Ju personally, the mage admits that his act is an attempt to take Sun Ce's life. Interested in seeing through Yu Ji's illusions, Sun Ce faces several of Yu Ji's body doubles and defeats the real one. Yu Ji flees with regret while Sun Ce berates the magic used to try to stop him.

Dynasty Warriors 5 has Sun Ce join his father at the Yellow Turbans Rebellion and Si Shui Gate. He takes responsibility of his family's future when Huang Zu causes his father's death. Though sadden by the loss, he fires his own ambitions for conquest and strikes at Wu. After gaining the reputation of the "Little Conqueror", Yu Ji stirs unrest within his ranks at his home. He deals with him in a similar manner as his previous Legend Mode, except Yu Ji summons illusions of his father and wife to attack him. Angered by the trick, he slays the sorcerer. However, Yu Ji plants a curse on Sun Ce that makes him succumb to illness. Fatigued but unwilling to stop, Sun Ce leads his army to take revenge for his father at Xia Kou. Determined to gain the rest of the land so that Sun Quan can rule it, he ignores his ailed state and looks forward to moving on with his conquests.

In the Xtreme Legends expansion, Sun Ce and Zhou Yu face a test to win the hearts of the Two Qiaos. Da Qiao asks Sun Ce to take the western path and tests his strength against a group of tigers. As he clears this test, he is forced to challenge other Wu generals who come on the sisters' request, such as Taishi Ci and Zhou Tai. After the battle, he admits that the experience was odd but entertaining. He shares his other Legend Mode with his father and Huang Gai as they suppress Ou Xing's rebellion in their home territory.

Dynasty Warriors 6 gives Sun Ce no personal story, but he plays a large supporting role in Wu's stories. He is normally seen in his conquest to claim the Wu territory, where he simultaneously severs his ties with Yuan Shu. Seeing Cao Cao occupied at Guan Du, he then aims to steal Xu Chang during the warlord's absence. Although they win the battle, Sun Ce lets his guard down and suffers a mortal wound when he is struck by three arrows from an off-screen archer. In his childhood friend's story, he lives after the battle when he listens to Zhou Yu's advice to retreat. They fight Lu Bu at Xia Pi, confront Cao Cao at Chi Bi, and beat back Shu at Jing Province. After defeating Liu Bei at Yi Ling, Sun Ce unites the land under Wu and hands leadership to Sun Quan. He leaves his home with Zhou Yu, looking to continue his life of exciting adventure. During Sun Jian's story, he fights under his father's banner and lives for all of their campaigns.

In Taishi Ci's Musou Mode for Special, Sun Ce invades Liu Yong's home at a different section of Jiang Dong. As his large army scares the enemy generals witless, his interest in the battle is perked when Zhou Yu is beaten by Taishi Ci. Yelling for the general to face him, his army retreats while he duels Taishi Ci. He promises to withdraw completely if he loses the fight against his opponent and keeps his word upon his defeat. Later, he realizes Liu Yong has left completely and asks the wandering Taishi Ci to join him. After Xia Pi Castle, he tries to conquer Xu Chang. Though Taishi Ci comes to his rescue from Cao Cao's soldiers, Sun Ce loses his life after the struggle. In this version, he simply clutches his abdomen and falls over with no explanation really given for his demise.

Warriors Orochi
During Orochi's story mode, a late Sun Ce reinforces his kingdom's defense against the serpent army lead by Zhuge Liang. Defeated in battle, he follows suite with his father and submits to Orochi's will. Quickly put to work by Da Ji, he leads the siege against Ieyasu and Masamune's armies at Edo Castle. With his father and loyal retainers held hostage, Sun Ce continues to assist Orochi's conquests.

In Warriors Orochi, he tries to endure servitude whilst trying to free his father. Thanks to Sakon's guidance, he eventually rescues Sun Jian but is forced to leave him at the elder's behest. Branded as a selfish traitor by his siblings, Sun Ce allows them to vent their anger and gradually convinces them to rebel with him. Both he and his sister save their father and Sun Quan from being executed by Orochi's men. Reunited at last, the Sun family work together to defeat Orochi.

In Warriors Orochi 2, he and his wife were returning from a reconnaissance mission when they spot Sun Quan heavily outnumbered by Kiyomori's army. They lend their aid and help stall the army while Motochika and Yoshitsune head for the Water Dragon shrine. In one of the dream modes in the game, he teams up with Toshiie and Pang De to fend off Da Ji, Himiko, and Sun Wukong. Seeing that the odds are against them, he makes a bid to send out a messenger to call for Zhou Yu's reinforcements. When he arrives, their armies make a final charge against Da Ji.

Dynasty Tactics
He resumes his role as Wu's leader in both Dynasty Tactics games. If he chooses to conquer the entire land prudently, there is a chance he will survive to rule it. If any of his units dare to march near Xu Chang while Cao Cao is at Guan Du, he will be ambushed by hunters and will perish while he is sitting on his throne. After he participates at Chi Bi, Sun Ce suffers a serious wound during the pursuit for Cao Cao's head. Although he was able to fight his way to safety, the damage was done. Knowing that news of his wound would weaken morale, he orders the nearby men to silence and endures the pain in secret. The wound reopens after his army conquers the southern Jing Province. In either scenario of his death, he passes their father's sword and leadership of the Sun family to Sun Quan before he dies.

One of the story routes in Dynasty Tactics 2 depicts him living past an assassination attempt. Many of his retainers, including the people closest to him, thought he died but he soon marches out into battle. Unbeknown to them, his physician warned him that his body could no longer take the strains from battle. Not wanting to quit what he started, he stubbornly defies bed rest and leads his men. Eventually, he exerts himself and dies in his room from the stress. Zhou Yu was present at the time and mourns his passing.

In another story route, he corners Cao Cao in a decisive battle to unite the land under Wu. Declaring that he will kill the tyrant for his departed friend, Zhou Yu, he shoots an arrow from horseback and wounds Cao Cao's shoulder. In their final confrontation, the lone Cao Cao angrily fights off the surrounding soldiers with his sword. Sun Ce challenges him to die honorably in a duel which is quickly obliged. A few bouts later Wu's ruler is overwhelmed and thrown off his feet. Cao Cao moves to deliver the decisive blow but dies in his final strike due to the arrow wound caused by Sun Ce. Hearing his rival's last words for an era of tranquility, Sun Ce respects his wishes and peacefully unites the land.

Personality
Sun Ce is an energetic, outgoing, brash, and informal leader. He is charismatic and well liked by his troops and his family. He often does whatever he likes on whim with a macho and confident attitude. Proud of his heritage and gung-ho for battle, he can get lost in the thrill and forget his limits. Therefore, he relies on the wisdom and responsibility of his friend, Zhou Yu, to keep him focused and on track.

He's also a loving husband who greatly appreciates his wife's efforts. In her Musou Modes, he is especially protective for her safety and well being. In her dream mode in Warriors Orochi 2, Sun Ce's loyalty to his wife is jokingly questioned as he didn't realize that the Da Qiao closest to him at the time was a phantom created by Da Ji. After defeating said phantom, the real Da Qiao humorously scolds her husband for not knowing the difference between her and the phantom.

Appearance
Sun Ce's trademark appearance is in his ponytail and in his goatee, to fit his informal and upbeat personality.

His clothes from Dynasty Warriors 3-5 is almost symmetrical in design, and usually short sleeved or sleeveless to show his muscular arms. His color scheme is mostly on red, gold, black and blue. In his DW5 incarnation, he wears a tiger-skinned tasset around his waist to match his father's and his brother's.

His Dynasty Warriors 6 armor represents an armor similar to a Greek cuirass and adding a red cape and brown boots. His hair is knotted and hidden on a headdress, also having thicker bangs. His alternative color is a palette swap of yellow taking the place of red, showing Sun Ce as he was in Yuan Shu's forces.

Voice Actors

 * Michael Lindsay - Dynasty Warriors 4 (English)
 * Yuri Lowenthal - Dynasty Warriors 5~6, Warriors Orochi series (English)
 * Steve Blum - Dynasty Tactics 2 (English)
 * O In-Seong - Dynasty Warriors 3 (Korean)
 * Kim Jang - Dynasty Warriors 4~5 (Korean)
 * Takahiro Kawachi - Dynasty Warriors and Warriors Orochi series (Japanese)
 * Hideo Ishikawa - Dynasty Tactics 2 (Japanese)
 * Kazuhiko Inoue - Romance of the Three Kingdoms drama CD series

Quotes

 * See also: Sun Ce (Quotes)


 * "What's the point of ruling the land if you're not there to enjoy it with me?"
 * ~To Da Qiao; Dynasty Warriors 4: Xtreme Legends


 * "I say we should attack! Boldness is what's required! Should we act like old men, or show him real power?!"
 * Sun Ce rallying to attack Lu Bu; Dynasty Warriors 6

Ground Moveset

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 * , undefined: Somersault kick that launches foes upward.
 * ,, undefined, (undefined, undefined, undefined): Hits high and low with both tonfa in the same motion. Ends with spinning kicks.
 * ,, , undefined: Spins lunge with both tonfa outstretched. Sun Ce balances himself on one foot at the end.
 * ,, , , undefined: Thrusts a single tonfa forward, creating an explosion.
 * ,, , , , undefined (undefined, undefined, undefined): Pounds the tips of his tonfa into enemies. Stretches arms at the end, knocking foes away with his tonfa's edges.
 * Horizontal swings with his tonfa. In his true musou version, he stomps the ground and creates a shockwave. He then lunges one tonfa forward for an explosion.


 * , : Spins and kicks with both legs.
 * , undefined: Flips in the air before slamming into the ground. Has his tonfa crossed in front of him.
 * Dashing : Two spinning kicks.

Horse Moveset

 * undefined: Rapid fire kicks to his right. Can be directed to either his left or right side, depending if it's used during a chain.
 * ,, , , , : Alternating attacks to the left and right side.
 * Repeating slashes to all sides until the Musou gauge empties.


 * Warriors Orochi
 * R1: Pummels his foes with a lot of strikes from his tonfa.

Dynasty Warriors 6
He shares his moveset with Ma Chao, Taishi Ci and Zhang He in the first release. See Cloned Moveset for more details. He technically has his own moveset in Special.


 * Special attack: Swift Attack: immediately boosts Sun Ce'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 4

 * Level 10 Weapon: Overlord
 * Base Attack: 45
 * Stage: Unification of Jiang Dong
 * Requirements: Wait for the north food supply depot to fall and Zhou Yu to be routed. Defeat Liang Gang to gain access into the castle. Once that is done, give chase to Liu Xun and wait till he meets with Ji Ling. Once Liu Xun heads for the supply depot, ride ahead of him and defeat the last general at the supply depot along with the gate captains.

Dynasty Warriors 4: Xtreme Legends

 * Level 11 Weapon: Hierophant
 * Base Attack: 48
 * Attributes: Level 19 Dragon Amulet, Level 10 Jump Scroll, Level 15 Huang's Bow, Level 20 Elixir
 * Stage: The Shadow of Sun Ce
 * Restrictions: No bodyguards
 * Requirements: Clear the stage in under 1:50 minutes after defeating the real Yu Ji's appearance.
 * Strategy:


 * 1) Kill the 5 fake Yu Ji's. One of them drops the war god's axe, save it for now. Then kill the real Yu Ji (the one with a longer HP bar).
 * 2) Yu Ji will re-incarnate. Wait for the second real Yu Ji in front of the imperial seal (from a wooden box). Get the war god's axe, then use the 10-second musou from the imperial seal to kill him. You must be real quick, because he will retreat about 10 seconds after he gets hit the first time (and usually it is your allied soldiers who deal the damage). He'll say something before he disappears into thin air, so you have about 15 seconds to kill him.
 * 3) Save and reload at this point. Finish the stage by defeating only the third real Yu Ji, who re-incarnates once more. Do not defeat other fake Yu Ji's.
 * 4) There's a 5-minute time limit.
 * 5) Level 11 message.

Note: Killing the first five fake Yu Ji's is not a requirement, but you'll need the war god's axe. Note: The fake Yu Ji's can be killed in one blow using the vorpal orb. You could save some time using it.

How to Obtain Overlord

 * Stage: The Trials of Sun Ce (Sun Ce's forces)
 * Location: In a small area to the north.
 * Requirements: Defeat all of Yu Ji's phantoms, Sun Jian, and Da Qiao in less than 10 minutes.