Cao Cao/Movesets

All the movesets for Cao Cao in the Warriors franchise.

Ground Moveset

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 * ,undefined: Cao Cao brings his weight and shoulder back, then brings up the face of his sword up in the air.
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 * ,,,undefined: Quickly steps back and slashes to the right.


 * Spins around continuously, with a complicated sword movement, ends with a powerful slash.


 * ,: Jump, then swipe.


 * 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: Cao Cao slashes upward, if undefined is tapped again, he follows with two midair meteor slashes.
 * ,,,,,undefined (undefined,undefined,undefined): Bends one knee and lunges forward with one leg planted firmly behind him and sword back, then proceeds to lunge forward, bringing his sword to the side with each lunge.


 * Dashing : A stunning elbow attack.

Horse Moveset

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

Ground Moveset
Removes power guards to replace with counterattacks. Remains the same with the following additions/changes:
 * undefined: An elemental shot; can fire three shots at once if a Vorpal Orb is equipped.
 * ,,undefined (undefined,undefined,undefined): A series of moving horizontal zig-zag slashes while holding his sword straight.


 * ,undefined: Slams his sword onto the ground.


 * R3: Taunt. Quote:


 * 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: Sends out a single fire orb which later explodes.
 * ,,,,undefined: Slams the point of his sword to the ground, producing a large purple misty explosion that launches.


 * (True): Ends in a powerful wide slash with a blue tremor.
 * ,undefined (undefined,undefined): Cao Cao jumps, then swipes his sword twice while lunging mid-air, ends with a spinning flip that releases a sonicboom.


 * Warriors Orochi
 * ,: An airdash that makes him temporarily invincible. Cao Cao leans forward slightly for his dash.
 * R1: Holds his sword and places his free hand on the blunt side, creating a buff for him and his party members. The motion can damage nearby foes. Temporarily increases the team's attack and defense power. Uses a bit of musou.
 * direction + R1: Raises an arm to order for a backup volley. Tracks his movements and randomly hits foes. Uses a bit of musou.

Ground Moveset

 * string (Renbu ∞): Three slices and a stab. Slashes three more times before he pierces his foe while in a squatting position. Three more slashes before he follows with a series of airwave enhanced cuts.
 * undefined string (Renbu ∞): Four horizontal slashes before he thrusts his sword to send an airwave forward. Surrounds himself with an energy wave on the last hit.
 * undefined (held): Plunges his sword into the ground, emitting an burst of energy that knocks away nearby foes. At maximum Renbu, the blast radius of this move is greatly enhanced, roughly 3 times as large, allowing Cao Cao to easily clear away weak foes.
 * Several attacks that depend on Renbu levels. Hurls two airwaves as his finale.
 * , : Overhead chop.
 * , undefined: Hovers in the air and plunges his sword into the ground, creating an energy shockwave on impact.
 * Dashing : Quick horizontal cut.
 * Dashing undefined: Strong diagonal slash.
 * Grapple attack : Short swing to his front. If it connects, he rams the bottom end of his weapon once, then stabs his sword clean through his foe.
 * Grapple attack undefined: Spins a step forward with a delayed sword swing. If it connects, he spins around his opponent and cuts them down twice.
 * Deadlock attack: Knocks his foe flat on the ground and stabs them with his sword.
 * Special attack: Rockfall: lets loose giant boulders of land on the enemy and, when used near a cliff or an area with elevation differences, the rocks fall down and slide on the ground.

Horse Moveset

 * string: swings to his right with both swords. Number of attacks depends on Renbu level.
 * undefined: anticipated swing to his right.
 * faster version of the string that ends with a undefined attack.

Dynasty Warriors 7
Cao Cao is affiliated with the 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: undefined,undefined: Summons a volley of ice arrows.
 * Musou 1: : Sends several large ice shards forward.
 * Musou 2:, : Sends several large ice shards downward.

His moveset has been changed in Warriors Orochi 3.
 * Warriors Orochi


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