Wei Yan/Movesets

All the movesets for Wei Yan in the Warriors franchise.

Ground Moveset

 * undefined: A broad damaging attack.
 * , undefined: A jab up with the spear.
 * ,, undefined: Lays on his back in a turtle like fashion and grinds his foes' feet.
 * ,, , undefined: A powerful knock back slash with the spear.
 * ,, , , undefined: His C2 followed by launching attacking to slash the airborne foe away.
 * ,, , , , undefined: An overhead weapon-rotating spin.


 * A moving series of breakdancing swings.


 * Dashing :
 * , : Swipes his weapon.


 * R1, : Shoots a normal arrow.
 * R1, undefined: Shoots a paralyzing bolt.
 * R1, : Unleashes a barrage of arrows.


 * L1, : Counterattack.

Horse Moveset

 * undefined: Wei Yan leans to each side, and spins his weapon.
 * ,, , , , : Three attacks to the right side, three to the left.

Dynasty Warriors 4

 * R3: Releases wisps of light that stun enemies within range. Aura may change color in Free Mode to match the user's chosen side.

Ground Moveset
Remains the same with the following additions/changes:
 * undefined: Two flips with a spiral. Launchers enemies.
 * ,, undefined, (undefined), (undefined), (undefined): Lays on his back in a turtle like fashion and grinds his foes' feet. Final slash guard breaks.
 * ,, , , , undefined: Same as before but adds a twirl if undefined is rapidly tapped.


 * , undefined: Plants his weapon in the ground.


 * L1, undefined: Dodges attack and stuns opponent.

Horse Moveset

 * Repeating slashes to all sides until the Musou gauge empties.

Ground Moveset
Remains the same with the following additions/changes:
 * ,, , , undefined: Wei Yan spins his voulge, creating a forward wind tunnel that lifts enemies in the air.


 * (True): Creates a huge whirlwind with a turtle spin


 * ,undefined: Wei Yan performs a flip into an upside-down position and spins his weapon.


 * Warriors Orochi
 * , : An airdash that makes him temporarily invincible. Wei Yan rolls forward.
 * R1: Flies upward in midair then glides forward by spinning his blade like a propeller. Then drops down with a slash. A quake is added in Warriors Orochi 2. Costs no Musou.
 * direction + R1: Spits a fireball out of his mouth. Costs no Musou.


 * Warriors Orochi 2
 * Triple Attack 1: Unleashes a large stream of air forward.
 * Triple Attack 2: Quickly hurls a large air gust by swinging weapon once.
 * Triple Attack 3: Generates a large tornado while spinning around upside-down.

Dynasty Warriors 6
He shares his attacks with Xu Zhu, Dong Zhuo, and Huang Gai. See Dynasty Warriors 6/Weapon Movesets for more details.


 * Special attack: Swift Attack: immediately boosts Wei Yan's Renbu gauge up to the Infinite Renbu and grants higher attack and defense power. When used at low, red health, the effects of Swift Attack increase.

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce
Wei Yan mainly uses the cudgel moveset in this title.

Dynasty Warriors 7
Wei Yan is affiliated with the double voulge 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: Rolls in the air several times forward and slams the ground with his spear when he lands.
 * Musou - Rampage (解体斬): : Rolls along the ground several times and finishes by slamming the ground with his spear.
 * Alternate Musou - Electric Whirlwind (感電大暴風): R1 + : Lays on his back to hold out his spear and spins in place.

He gains the following additions in Warriors Orochi 3.
 * Warriors Orochi
 * , undefined:


 * R1: Does a leaping headbutt followed by a slam to the ground.

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


 * Aerial Musou - (電雷猛落墜):, : Twirls weapon upward before spiraling upside-down to produce a lightning-covered whirlwind.
 * Awakening Musou: Slashes diagonally while spinning and hopping multiple times. The user pauses momentarily before knocking away surrounding enemies with a push reinforced with bursts of energy. The extension has the user pick up the speed with low overhead swipes while hopping faster followed by several burning twirls in front.