Xiahou Ba/Movesets

All the movesets for Xiahou Ba in the Warriors franchise.

Dynasty Warriors 7
Xiahou Ba is affiliated with the great sword in this appearance. When he is equipped with it, he can perform a unique attack exclusive to him. Upon performing his Musou techniques, he will automatically use the weapon in his attacks.


 * EX Attack:, , , undefined, undefined: Points his sword forward to shoot forth a large vertical energy wave of lightning. Dubbed as Hadōgeki (波動撃, Surge Strike) in the Japanese dub.
 * Musou - Lightning Rod (剛雷震): : Jumps up and then slams his sword down to summon a discharge of lightning.
 * Alternate Musou - Thunder Shock/Electric Storm (雷王灰塵撃): R1 + : Swings his sword around him multiple times and ends with an energy explosion. Classified as a Multi-strike Musou in Next and used in Warriors Orochi 3.


 * Dynasty Warriors Next
 * Speed Musou - Scythe: Tap both sides of screen: Does wide half-circular swings back and forth before releasing a radial shockwave.


 * Warriors Orochi 3
 * , undefined: Does an aerial flip before driving sword into the ground, causing a strong tremor in the process.
 * R1: Swings sword left and right a few times, ending with a forward thrust of energy. Grants Xiahou Ba a temporary attack and movement speed buff. The buff is strong enough that Xiahou Ba is able to outspeed Red Hare without any additional speed buffs or items.
 * , R1 (Ultimate only): Performs a horizontal spinning slash to his left at a slight angle before releasing a wide yellow slashing wave.

Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires
His weapon affiliation changes to the siege spear 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: Jumps forward and slams his spear into the ground with a lightning-trailed slash, then follows up with a lightning-charged jump into the air and a mighty outward slash of lightning. Dubbed as Raikō Renzan (雷吼連斬, Thunder Howl Chain Slash) in the Japanese script.
 * Musou - Thunderclap/Lightning Spear (雷貫槍): : Charges electricity into his spear, then uses its power to perform a powerful thrust. Knocks all the enemies away and cuts them down with a 360° swing while they're still floating behind him.
 * Aerial Musou - Thunderspear/Eagle Bolt (飛雷鷲連槍):, : Charges electricity into his spear, then uses its power to perform a powerful dive. Sends all enemies flying and cuts them down mid-air with a 360° slash.

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


 * EX Attack 2 (Xtreme Legends only):, , , undefined, undefined: Spins around counterclockwise several times while generating electricity, then swings weapon upward to launch nearby opponents away.
 * Alternate Musou - Castle Crusher (崩城轟雷撃): R1 + : Activates weapon's jet mechanism before riding it at full speed momentarily.
 * Awakening Musou: Performs multiple quick spins while dragging weapon around. Xiahou Ba then leaps into the air to dive in for a straight thrust. During the extended version, he propels forward in short sudden bursts before incinerating foes with his weapon's afterburner.