Zhang Bao (Shu)


 * This article is about Zhang Bao, son of Zhang Fei. For the brother of Zhang Jiao, see Zhang Bao (Yellow Turbans).

Zhang Bao (rōmaji: Chō Hō) is one of Zhang Fei's sons; historically, little is actually known about him since records only state that he died when he was young. His younger brother, Zhang Shao, was the one who succeeded Zhang Fei. Romance of the Three Kingdoms prefers to focus on him sharing a friendship with Guan Xing as they both avenge their fathers' deaths.

Prior to his playable Dynasty Warriors appearance, he was a Shu NPC since the series's second title. He is Xingcai's older brother. His Dynasty Warriors counterpart also has an image song titled Back to Back.

Dynasty Warriors
He is often seen with his father or one of his father's brothers. Proud of his father's legacy, he will continue to fight for Shu during its twilight years of power. He occasionally appears together with Guan Xing to defend their home. In Dynasty Warriors 4, he mimics his father's brave stand from Chang Ban, guarding one of the bridges leading to Cheng Du. In the sequel Zhang Bao has minor roles in a few battles for the Shu side. His most notable appearances are the battle of Yi Ling and the battle of Bai Di Castle. In both cases, he is an officer under Xing Cai.

In his playable appearance, Zhang Bao is a man who possesses his father's talents in war. He works together with his cousin, Guan Xing, in the northern campaigns. Unfortunately, the wounds he sustained at Chencang proved to be fatal. With his final breath, he entrusts everything to Guan Xing and his sister before passing away in the former's arms.

Warriors Orochi
In the Warriors Orochi series, he is one of Liu Bei's guards while his father and uncle were away at Kyushu. He continues to fight for Shu in each title.

Development
When Omega Force was thinking of new characters to add to Shu, Liao Hua and Wang Ping were considered choices. However, since the team also wanted to add Guan Xing, they felt it wouldn't feel right to not include his famous partner in fiction. Thus, Zhang Bao was made playable in celebration of the fictional aspects of the game. He was designed to look like a "younger Zhang Fei".

Personality
He is an adventurous youth who harbors a strong sense of responsibility.

Voice Actors

 * Daisuke Sakaguchi - Shin Sangoku Musou 7 (Japanese)
 * Takashi Kondō - Dynasty Tactics 2 (Japanese)
 * Takeshi Kusao - Sangokushi Koumeiden
 * Tomokazu Seki - Romance of the Three Kingdoms drama CD series

Quotes

 * "I won't let you scum ruin the dreams of our fathers! I, Zhang Bao, son of Zhang Fei, will smite you!"

Shin Sangoku Musou 7
Zhang Bao is affiliated with the Wide Snake Sword 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:
 * Musou 1: : Stabs an enemy and swings them around 360 degrees.
 * Musou 2: R1 + : Perfoms a series of attacks using his father's Double Pike
 * Air Musou:, : Pounds the ground while in midair to knock some enemies off their feet, then performs a wide right-to-left swipe to knock them away.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms
After his father's murder, he sought revenge against Wu, where the murderers had fled, and joined his cousin Guan Xing and his uncle Liu Bei in seeking revenge. In an attempt to appease Liu Bei, Wu sent the murderers back, and Liu Bei let Zhang Bao brutally dismember them, satisfying his thirst for vengeance. He and Guan Xing made a pact of brotherhood afterwards.