Wonder

Wonder (ワンダー or 閃) is a character type introduced in the third entry of the Warriors Orochi series. Characters within this category are represented by the color violet, with R1 type actions that focus more on enhancing attack strings in various ways; some are notably buff-based which had once been the hallmark of power-type characters. Many wonder-types also happen to have a plethora of crowd-clearing attacks at their disposal.

One of the traits of a wonder-type character is the ability to perform a spirit charge like in Samurai Warriors 3. By tapping during a combo, players can rush at a foe and break their guard instantly while consuming a small portion of Musou. This can also be used to cancel attacks at any given moment. Unlike in its native title, the spirit charge sacrifices decent damage output for a larger hitbox that makes it easier to use on enemy officers. It is even able to activate certain weapon attributes like Echo and Storm. In Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate, transitioning to a spirit charge while performing charge attacks that send the user airborne will have them rush on the ground instead.

Because the spirit charge is a quintessential feature of a wonder character, they constantly need to replenish or conserve their Musou gauge at all times. While their stats are generally geared more towards high Musou growth, certain abilities and weapon attributes can lessen the burden. Ultimate renders this problem moot if the player is lucky enough to own a weapon with the Wrath attribute.

Characters within this category can inflict critical damage on staggered targets with non-regular attacks. This trait works well with their spirit charge ability as it gives them the opportunity to deal greater damage than normal so long as the critical modifier is in effect. It also helps that the modifier's duration lasts for at least 4 seconds even after the target recovers.

This character type is exclusive to Warriors Orochi 3 and does return in its sequel, though the spirit charge ability is instead given to technique-type characters.