Xiahou Yuan

Xiahou Yuan was an officer under Cao Cao. He served almost five generations under him, and was his most prized officer. He eventually killed by Huang Zhong at the Battle of Mt. Ding Jun. In the Dynasty Warriors series, he is 28 years old.

Dynasty Warriors
In the Dynasty Warriors series, Xiahou Yuan is the strong, yet short-witted cousin of Cao Cao. He appears in many battles, most taking place in the early stages of the Three Kingdoms Era. He accompanies Cao Cao and his brother, Xiahou Dun to Guan Du where they fight Yuan Shao.

However, his greatest role comes at Mt. Ding Jun, where he is given command of the Wei forces against the forces of Shu, led by Huang Zhong. A rivalry between the two generals develops, which would lead to Xiahou Yuan's death, unless playing as him.

In Dynasty Warriors 6, Xiahou Yuan appears as a Free Mode only character. Thus, his role is lessened in the installment. However, he does appears at Mt. Ding Jun. If playing as the Wei forces, a mission in the battle is to defeat Huang Zhong before Xiahou Yuan is killed.

Kessen
Xiahou Yuan is a powerful yet short-lived general in Kessen II. He is one of Cao Cao's greatest generals who provides strategies for battle. While they were riding to do battle with Zhuge Liang, both he and Cao Cao were caught in an ambush. Xiahou Yuan volunteers to take his lord's place alone on the field. Though his cousin protested, he retreats back to their base for a war council. Wei would later receive news of his death at Zhang Fei's hands.

Voice Actors

 * Steve Blum - Dynasty Warriors 4~5 (English)
 * Seok-pil Choi - Dynasty Warriors 5 (Korean)
 * Beau Billingslea - Kessen II (English)
 * Yasukiko Tokuyama - Dynasty Warriors and Warriors Orochi series (Japanese)
 * Hirohiko Kakegawa - Kessen II (Japanese)

Ground Moveset

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 * ,, , undefined: Spins around and swipes downwards with weapon.
 * ,, , , undefined: swings club upwards, sending a purple wave of wind in front of him.
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 * A series of jumping revolutions.
 * , : Jump, then swipe.
 * , undefined: Xiahou Yuan jumps and flips directly downwards, crashing his weapon into the ground.

Horse Moveset

 * undefined: Xiahou Yuan leans to each side, and swipes with his weapon.
 * ,, , , , : Three attacks to the right side, three to the left.
 * Repeating slashes to all sides until the Musou gauge empties.

Dynasty Warriors 4

 * Level 10 Weapon: Enforcer Rod
 * Base Attack: 55
 * Stage: Battle of Mt. Ding Jun
 * Requirements: All you must do here is defeat Chen Shi before he can get back to the Shu army and defeat Huang Zhong before Cao Cao comes with reinforcements. As always, make sure you are playing as Xiahou Yuan.

Dynasty Warriors 4: Xtreme Legends

 * Level 11 Weapon: Ogre Rod
 * Base Attack: 53
 * Attributes: Level 10 Tiger Amulet, Level 19 Huang's Bow, Level 19 Nanman Armor, Level 17 Elixir
 * Stage: Reprisal at Mt. Ding Jun
 * Restrictions: No bodyguards
 * Requirements: Prevent the "Ally base guard troop decreased" message, and achieve 400 K.O. count. Do this all before Xiahou Dun's ally back-up troops appear, and Huang Zhong attacks.
 * Strategy: When Xiahou Dun appears, no enemy troops has passed through the base that Xiahou Yuan is blocking. Get 300 KOs.

Note: Clement Chong reported that KO count does not matter.

Dynasty Warriors 5

 * 4th Weapon: Enforcer Rod
 * Base Attack: 36; Weight: Medium
 * Attributes: Charge +16, Attack +16, Life +17, Bow +19, Musou +17
 * Stage: Battle of Chi Bi (Wei)
 * Location: Near Zhuge Liang's altar.
 * Requirements: Defeat Pang Tong as he defects, Zhuge Liang before he can successfully call the wind, and Huang Gai before he can burn the ships.