Cao Pi/Movesets

All the movesets for Cao Pi in the Warriors franchise.

Ground Moveset

 * undefined: Sends out a single ice orb which later explodes. Can be also activated with his C2, C4, C5, and C6 by pressing after the charge attack is finished.
 * , undefined: A hit in the air with an upward slash.
 * ,, undefined: Takes his two swords apart and slashes with them followed by a final dizzying slash.
 * ,, , undefined, (undefined), (undefined), (undefined): A horizontal slash.
 * ,, , , undefined: Slams his weapon into the ground causing a blue energy burst that hits people into the air.
 * ,, , , , undefined: A horizontal slash.
 * ,, , , , , , , , undefined: Sends out a shadow orb, which will instantly kill peons and deal extra damage to officers. Takes up all of his Musou bar.
 * Takes apart his swords and slashes with them, finishing with a final spinning slash. His true Musou has him he slash three times with white dust spreading on the last attack.


 * , : Jump, then slash.
 * , undefined, (undefined), (undefined), (undefined), (undefined): Jump, then sweeps up enemies on the ground into the air, for continuous aerial hits.

Horse Moveset

 * undefined: Cao Pi 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.


 * Warriors Orochi
 * ,, , , , R1: Stands still and summons a rain of bolts to hit nearby foes.
 * R1 (counter): Disconnects both blades and slashes with both of them in a single lunge.


 * Warriors Orochi 2
 * Triple Attack 1: Stabs the ground to create a column of wind rising from above.
 * Triple Attack 2: Unleashes a long current of wind.
 * Triple Attack 3: Performs a spin attack that produces mid-range air gusts.

Dynasty Warriors
In Dynasty Warriors 5, he wields a double edge sword, which he can separate as he pleases. Cao Pi is a very versatile fighter, his attacks with his blade are often mixed with various forms of magical attack such as exploding orbs. As such, he is an easy character to play as and is good for beginners.

Warriors Orochi
He Follows the same fighting style as he does in Dynasty Warriors 5, though his orbs now explode with ice as their power as well.

Dynasty Warriors 6
In the original release, he shares his moveset with Sun Quan and Yuan Shao. See Sword Movesets for more details. The following lists his attacks in Special.

Ground Moveset

 * string (Renbu ∞): cuts his sword in a circular motion as he spins three times and spins into a thrust forward. While stationary, he performs a diagonal cut to the left and returns his sword along the same path for an overhead slash. Cao Pi bends his upper body backward to spin a horizontal slash to his front. He leans forward for a spiraling slash to his front. He then stands upright and rapidly twirls his sword around him as he takes six decisive steps forward.
 * undefined string (Renbu ∞): crouches for a diagonal slash and sends an airwave forward. Follows with a jumping flip kick in the air. Lands and slices another airwave forward. He then poses for a shockwave to clear foes away from him.
 * undefined (held): a spinning 360 slash. Additionally hurls an airwave forward on higher Renbu levels.
 * Series of swings based on Renbu level. He finishes by performing three quick diagonal cuts forward, each slicing with an airwave sent forward. Stands upright for a pose, emitting a shockwave.


 * , : downwards swipe.
 * , undefined: hovers for a moment before plunging his sword into the ground. Impact erupts soil to additionally damage foes in front of him.
 * Dashing : wide slash to his right, ending with Cao Pi quickly upright.
 * Dashing undefined: drags blade low near the ground and raises his blade for a diagonal cut. Hurls an airwave in front of him.


 * Grapple attack : a high horizontal slash. If it connects, he slices his foe's necks and traps them along the length of his sword. He maneuvers himself behind his opponent and lifts his sword arm upward, slicing his foe's neck. They topple onto the ground behind him.
 * Grapple attack undefined: a slow crouching diagonal slash. If it connects, the slash lifts his foe into the air. While staying on the ground, Cao Pi stabs his aerial foe several times. His stabs juggles them in the air before he performs a harsh swing to send them crashing back to the ground.
 * Deadlock attack: rotates himself around foe as he slices them to their feet. As his foe lays on the ground, he stabs his sword once into their abdomen, creating a shockwave to clear additional foes around him.


 * Special Attack: Volley: releases waves of arrows surrounding the player to annihilate enemies. Cao Pi's version may be upgraded to include an ice element.

Horse Moveset

 * string: series of slashes to his right. Amount of slashes depends on Renbu level.
 * undefined: two quick slashes to his right.
 * faster version of string followed by undefined.

Fighting Style
His fighting style changes to a sword moveset in Dynasty Warriors, but he gains a unique moveset in Dynasty Warriors 6: Special that follows a long blade moveset. Cao Pi's fighting style focuses on mainly swinging his sword in long versatile circles to clear away many waves of enemies that try to surround him, yet his attack is balanced enough that he can take on most generals with relative ease, making him a very useful character for beginners.

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce
Cao Pi mainly uses the long sword moveset in this title.

Dynasty Warriors 7
Cao Pi is affiliated with twin swords 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: Sends a wave of ice forward.
 * Musou - Glacier Pierce (氷角): : Slams the point of one of his swords into the ground to summon a shard of ice to impale those in front of him. He uses his other sword to break away the ice.
 * Alternate Musou - Ice Storm (滅奏): R1 + : Conjures several clusters of ice above and around him and spins his swords to send the ice clusters outward in a shockwave to strike enemies in range.

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


 * , undefined: Swings left sword upward.
 * ,, undefined: Slashes back and forth before ending the attack with a cross slash forward.
 * ,, , undefined: Does a two-hit attack. User slashes the closest foe and performs a leaping strike that knocks them away.
 * ,, , , undefined: Stabs opponent with both swords and blows them away via whirlwind.
 * ,, , , , undefined: Performs an angular spinning attack.


 * , undefined:


 * R1: Freezes surrounding enemies with a ball of ice and lunges forward to do a quick strike.

Dynasty Warriors 8
Cao Pi is affiliated with the dual blade 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.


 * Aerial Musou - (落氷):, : Summons a rain of icicles to hail down on the enemy ranks.
 * Awakening Musou: Swipes vertically towards opponents multiple times. The attack ends with the user conjuring ice crystals at random spots and causing them to shatter by stabbing the ground. During the extended version, the user separates both swords and slashes quickly back and forth before following up with several more swings.