Diaochan/Movesets

All the movesets for Diaochan in the Warriors franchise.

Ground Moveset

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 * , undefined: An uppercut with a single mace.
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 * ,, , undefined: Spins around with her maces and a powerful kick.


 * A quick series of side flips which hits enemies with Diao Chan's legs and maces, ended by a last spin.


 * , : Swings her mace.


 * 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: Launches enemies up and smacks them several times.
 * ,, , , , undefined: Brings both maces in, and swings both out in their respective directions, sending out two wind razors.


 * Dashing : Performs an aerial cartwheel.

Horse Moveset

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 * ,, , , , : Three attacks to the right side, three to the left.

Dynasty Warriors 4

 * R3: Sends out peach petals 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: A sliding kick, kicking and tripping enemies in her path.
 * ,, undefined, (undefined), (undefined), (undefined): Repeated horizontal swings with her maces, followed by a flip kick, slam with her mace, and an uppercut.


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 * 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: Shoots a pink floral tornado.
 * ,, , , , , , , : Hits once with her left mace before using both maces to attack at once. Spins and attacks with her right mace before she turns into a kick. While still spinning, she keeps her maces stretched outwards. She attacks with right mace when she pauses and attacks with both maces forward. Twirling once more, she swings both her maces as she turns and ends with a kick.


 * (True): Unleashes a series of side flips before kicking the air to release a massive force of air.
 * , undefined: Jumps in the air and smashes into the ground with her maces, creating a shockwave.


 * Warriors Orochi
 * R1: Performs a dance that temporarily reduces the amount of Musou needed for R1 techniques.
 * R1 (counter): Strikes a small pose making a small shockwave at the center of the character stunning enemies back.


 * Warriors Orochi 2
 * Triple Attack 1: Performs an upward strike that causes fierce gales to rise from the ground.
 * Triple Attack 2: Does an aerial kick that produces a column of wind.
 * Triple Attack 3: Releases a stream of violent winds forward.

Dynasty Warriors 6

 * She shares her attacks with Zhen Ji. See Whip Movesets for more details.


 * Special attack: True Speed: greatly boosts speed. Holds the first few sections of her whip in front during her sprint and flips when using her charge attack while running also when upgraded she can split her body into three allowing dopple gangers to assist her attack thrice as many times when she hits opponents.
 * Dashing : Spins her whip on alternating sides.
 * Dashing undefined: Performs an aerial cartwheel and smacks the ground in front of her with her whip.

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce
Diao Chan mainly uses the whip moveset in this title.

Dynasty Warriors 7
Diao Chan is affiliated with nine sectioned whip in this appearance. When she is equipped with it, she can perform a unique attack exclusive to her. Upon performing her Musou techniques, she will automatically use the weapon in her attacks.


 * EX Attack:, , , undefined, undefined: Spins in place declaring her battle cry causing an attack and speed buff to temporarily increase speed and attack for a short time.
 * Musou - Silver Lotus (銀蓮): : Performs a "prancing" dance while surrounded by a pink flower pedal aura, hitting enemies as she dances.
 * Alternate Musou - Lunar Dance (月李): R1 + : Performs a spinning dance in place, hitting enemies with the same flowery aura as she spins. The animation used for this move varies in each version of the game.

She gains the following additions in Warriors Orochi 3.
 * Warriors Orochi
 * , undefined: Performs a spinning attack while landing.


 * R1: Quickly swings whip performing an aerial dance devastating the enemy within landing range.

Dynasty Warriors 8
Diaochan keeps the same moveset from the last expansion title, but also gains additional attacks to her repertoire of techniques.


 * Aerial Musou - (木花相):, : Gracefully lands on top of an enemy. If it successfully connects, the user will perform three somersault kicks in a row.
 * Awakening Musou: Encircles flaming weapon in a vertical fashion slowly. Ends the attack with a pirouette kick that sends off electric surges followed by a shockwave-generating flip kick. The extension picks up the speed by having the user hop around spinning with whip in hand before including additional hits.