High Slash: : Does a horizontal swing towards the left.
High Punch: : Lands a frontal punch.
Mid Slash: 🡾 + : Unleashes a round frontal slash.
Gut Smash: 🡾 + : Delivers a hook punch.
Low Smash: 🡻 + : Swings axe at a downward angle while crouching. Also hits fallen opponents while nudging Dian Wei slightly forward.
Low Punch: 🡻 + : Delivers a downward punch that also nudges Dian Wei forward.
Forearm Bash: Facing Away or : Turns to the enemy's back and punches them hard.
Low Forearm Bash: Facing Away 🡻 + or : Unbalances enemy by performing a sweeping punch below their midsection.
Executioner: 🡹 + or : Leaps up into the air and slams axe down. Also hits fallen enemies.
Triple Head-Butt (衝天頭突; lit. "Piercing Heaven Headbutt"): Near Opponent + : Grabs the opponent and knocks them down with three headbutts.
Combo Attacks
Triple Chain Axe (連碎崩; lit. "Chain Break Crumble"): : Launches two horizontal slashes and an arcing swing.
Hunter Strike (連碎降; lit. "Chain Break Drop"): : Delivers a horizontal slash, a frontal punch, and an arcing swing.
Hunter Slash (連毆割迅; lit. "Chain Brawl Splitting Swift"): ⸨🡺 + ⸩: Similar to Hunter Strike, but replaces the arcing swing with a round leftward swipe.
Hunter Digger (連碎掃擊襲; lit. "Chain Break Brushing Strike Assault"): ⸨🡻 + ⸩: Launches two horizontal slashes, an angular spinning attack, and a quick punch to the gut.
Shield Axe Combo (碎降; lit. "Break Drop"): : Lands a frontal punch and an overhead axe swing.
Shield Slash (毆割迅; lit. "Brawl Splitting Swift"): ⸨🡺 + ⸩: Lands a frontal punch and a round axe swipe to the left.
Ankle-Breaker (惡來掃擊襲; lit. "Coming Evil Brushing Strike Assault"): ⸨🡿 + ⸩: Performs a turning slash attack followed by a fast punch directed below the opponent's midsection.
Evil Chop (剋迅; lit. "Victory Swift"): ⸨🡾 + ⸩: Extends Gut Smash by including a round swing to the left.
Evil Shock (惡來連突剛; lit. "Coming Evil Chain Thrust Strength"): ⸨Holding 🡾 + ⸩: Inflicts two overhead fist smacks while stomping the ground twice.
Evil Chop (吠割; lit. "Yelling Split"): ⸨🡻 + ⸩: Extends Low Smash with a round swipe towards the left.
Evil Below (吠迅; lit. "Yelling Swift"): 🡻 + ⸨🡻 + ⸩: Extends Low Smash with a downward slash. Also hits fallen opponents.
Power Thrust (惡來逆轉; lit. "Coming Evil Reversal"): 🡸 + : Crouches momentarily before releasing a violent axe thrust.
Evil Wei Slash (惡來大逆轉; lit. "Coming Evil Great Reversal"): ⸨🡸 + ⸩: Extends Power Thrust by including a round swing to the right.
Clobbering Time (惡來搖震腳; lit. "Coming Evil Shaking Quake Leg"): 🡺 ⸨🡺 + ⸩: Does a shoulder ram followed by an overhead fist smack.
Evil Comes (惡來連震腳; lit. "Coming Evil Chain Quake Leg"): 🡻 🡾 🡺 : Crouches down and rushes forward with a headbutt tackle.
Skull Crush (惡來連震腳; lit. "Coming Evil Chain Quake Leg"): 🡻 🡾 🡺 : Extends Evil Comes with a second headbutt tackle.
Powerful Punch (惡來一擊; lit. "Coming Evil First Strike"): 🡻 🡿 🡸 : Lands a charged punch forward.
Hellraiser (惡來噴擊; lit. "Coming Evil Erupt Strike"): 🡻 🡺 🡾 : Sends the opponent airborne with a leaping headbutt attack.
Maelstrom (惡來亂心; lit. "Coming Evil Wild Heart"): 🡺 🡾 🡻 🡿 🡸 ⸨🡺 + ⸩: Unleashes a series of rotating axe swipes, ending the assault with an ascending slash.
Chaos Axe (惡來亂擊; lit. "Coming Evil Wild Strike"): 🡺 🡾 🡻 🡿 🡸 ⸨🡺 + ⸩: Similar to Maelstrom, but ends the assault with a thrusting motion instead.
Musou Attacks
Musou Slash Attack: 🡻 🡾 🡺 + : Delivers three powerful slashes done back and forth.
True Musou Slash Attack: Low Health + 🡻 🡾 🡺 + : Performs a more powerful variation of the Musou Slash combo that adds a horizontal slice and a turning swipe to the mix.
Musou Thrust Attack: 🡻 🡾 🡺 + : Adds a frontal punch, a hook punch, and a fist smack.
True Musou Thrust Attack: Low Health + 🡻 🡾 🡺 + : Performs a more powerful variation of the Musou Thrust combo while adding another fist smack and one last punch.
Maneuvers
Block Slash: : Swats away slash attacks with gauntlet.
Block Thrust: : Blocks thrust attacks by holding axe in a reverse grip.
Sidestep: + : Leans sideways to avoid an incoming attack.
Back Away: 🡸 🡸: Quickly backs away from an opponent.
Lunge: 🡺 🡺: Quickly lunges at an opponent.
Fighting Style
Dian Wei acts as the "middle man" between the other starting Wei characters, Xiahou Dun and Xu Zhu. He isn't as fast as the former nor as strong as the latter, and his moveset is by far the trickiest of the three to master due to the amount of headbutts and punches involved. However, he can easily interrupt and stun technical fighters like Lu Xun and Diao Chan when used properly by an experienced player.
His gauntlet punches and axe combos are devastating when they connect, draining at least half a life bar when used as the player's second strike. Veteran players may also perform a quick guard with his gauntlet and gradually close the distance between longer ranged spear characters. Overall, he is a fierce attacker who has the potential to be a menace within close quarters and mid-ranged combat.
Charge Attack 1: : Performs a continuous spin slash that pierces through the opponent's defenses. Based on Dian Wei's old Maelstrom attack from the first game.
Charge Attack 2: : Lands an uppercut axe swing while turning around, knocking nearby foes into the air.
Charge Attack 3: : Dazes foe with a gauntlet smack. Has limited usage due to its narrow range.
Charge Attack 4: : Hurls axe like a boomerang, dispersing enemies caught within its trajectory. Direction of thrown axe can be manipulated for a short time.
Normal Attack: : Does a round swipe to the right, another to the left, a rightward slash, and an overhead chop.
Musou Attacks
Musou Attack: : Unleashes continuous axe swipes to the left and right, ending the assault with a full degree spin.
Auxiliary Attacks
Dash Attack: Dashing + : Lands a headbutt attack while sliding momentarily. Derived from Dian Wei's old Triple Head-Butt throw from the previous game.
Jump Attack: : Does a round aerial swipe with axe in hand.
Counter Attack: L1 + : Unbalances opponents with a quick spin slash.
Horse Attacks
Horse Charge Attack: : Does charged slashes to both sides while on horseback. Can be performed while in the middle of doing the normal horse attack string.
Horse Normal Attack: : Delivers arcing swings to the right and left repeatedly.
Horse Musou Attack: : Slashes furiously from right to left multiple times.
Bow Attacks
Normal Shot: Hold R1 + : Shoots a normal arrow.
Charge Shot: Hold R1 + : Fires a charged shot that dazes the target.
Musou Shot: Hold R1 + : Unleashes a Musou-powered arrow that knocks enemies down. Can fire multiple shots rapidly so long as the user has enough Musou.
Fighting Style
Dian Wei is known for consistently being a character who emphasizes attack power over any other stat in this series. As a consequence, his defense, speed, and Musou stats are on the lower side among the cast. Fortunately, he has attacks that are easy to use in any given situation and can be effective in one-on-one duels. Due to his aforementioned weaknesses, he works best with well-timed hits. Being one of the main powerhouse officers of Wei, his strength is only slightly surpassed by Xu Zhu.
Charge Attack 1: : Performs a continuous spin slash that pierces through the opponent's defenses.
Charge Attack 2: : Lands an uppercut axe swing while turning around, knocking nearby foes into the air.
Charge Attack 3: : Dazes foe with a gauntlet smack. Has limited usage due to its narrow range.
Charge Attack 4: : Hurls axe like a boomerang, dispersing enemies caught within its trajectory. Direction of thrown axe can be manipulated for a short time.
Charge Attack 5: : Launches enemies high up into the air with a heavy ascending swing. Tapping again extends the move with an overhead slice done in the air. Inflicts lightning elemental damage if Dian Wei is equipped with his fourth weapon.
Charge Attack 6: : Briefly charges up before slamming axe on the ground to send out a mobile shockwave traveling in a straight line. Inflicts lightning elemental damage if Dian Wei is equipped with his fourth weapon.
Normal Attack 1: : Does a round swipe to the right, another to the left, a rightward slash, and an overhead chop.
Normal Attack 2: : Similar to the first normal attack string, but adds a rightward spin slash to finish the combo.
Normal Attack 3: : Similar to the second normal attack string, but includes a leftward spin slash while hopping.
Musou Attacks
Musou Attack: : Unleashes continuous axe swipes to the left and right, ending the assault with a full degree spin.
True Musou Attack: Low Health + : Similar to the normal Musou animation, but includes three overhead chops while infusing the full degree spin with energy trails.
Auxiliary Attacks
Dash Attack: Dashing + : Lands a headbutt attack while sliding momentarily.
Jump Attack: : Does a round aerial swipe with axe in hand.
Power Guard: L1 + : Pushes an attacking enemy back to create some distance from them.
Horse Attacks
Horse Charge Attack: : Does charged slashes to both sides while on horseback. Can be performed while in the middle of doing the normal horse attack string.
Horse Normal Attack: : Delivers arcing swings to the right and left repeatedly.
Horse Musou Attack: : Slashes furiously from right to left multiple times.
Bow Attacks
Normal Shot: Hold R1 + : Shoots a normal arrow.
Charge Shot: Hold R1 + : Fires a charged shot that dazes the target.
Musou Shot: Hold R1 + : Unleashes a Musou-powered arrow that knocks enemies down. Can fire multiple shots rapidly so long as the user has enough Musou.
Charge Attack 1: : Grabs an opponent, hurls them to the air in time to perform a headbutt knockdown. Cannot be guarded against.
Charge Attack 2: : Lands an uppercut axe swing while turning around, knocking nearby foes into the air.
Charge Attack 3: : Does a series of downward chops while moving about, ending the barrage with a round swing to the left that leaves victims dazed. Tap repeatedly for additional hits.
Charge Attack 4: : Hurls axe like a boomerang, dispersing enemies caught within its trajectory. Direction of thrown axe can be manipulated for a short time.
Charge Attack 5: : Launches enemies high up into the air with a heavy ascending swing. Tapping again extends the move with an overhead slice done in the air.
Charge Attack 6: : Briefly charges up before slamming axe on the ground to send out a vertical energy disk traveling in a straight line.
Normal Attack 1: : Does a round swipe to the right, another to the left, a rightward slash, and an overhead chop.
Normal Attack 2: : Similar to the first normal attack string, but adds a rightward spin slash to finish the combo.
Normal Attack 3: : Similar to the second normal attack string, but includes a leftward spin slash while hopping.
Musou Attacks
Musou Attack: : Unleashes continuous axe swipes to the left and right, ending the assault with a full degree spin.
True Musou Attack: Low Health + : Similar to the normal Musou animation, but includes three overhead chops before unleashing the full degree spin.
Auxiliary Attacks
Dash Attack: Dashing + : Lands a headbutt attack while sliding momentarily.
Jump Attack: : Does a round aerial swipe with axe in hand.
Jump Charge: : Flips in mid-air before slamming axe on the ground to produce a tremor.
Parry: L1 + : Instantly performs the fourth charge attack to counter incoming blows. The thrown axe's trajectory can also be maneuvered.
Announcement: R3: Lets out a war cry while generating wisps of light. This move can break through an enemy's guard and leave them staggered for a brief moment. Aura may change color in Free Mode to match the user's chosen side.
Horse Attacks
Horse Charge Attack: : Does charged slashes to both sides while on horseback. Can be performed while in the middle of doing the normal horse attack string.
Horse Normal Attack: : Delivers hefty arcing swings to the right and left repeatedly.
Horse Musou Attack: : Slashes furiously from right to left multiple times.
Bow Attacks
Normal Shot: Hold R1 + : Shoots a normal arrow.
Charge Shot: Hold R1 + : Fires a charged shot that dazes the target.
Musou Shot: Hold R1 + : Unleashes a Musou-powered arrow that knocks enemies down. Can fire multiple shots rapidly so long as the user has enough Musou.
Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires
Dian Wei gains an additional skill in this title.
Weapon Type: Sword
Skill - Shield: Strengthens personal troops to defend a base.
Dynasty Warriors (PSP)
Dian Wei gains additional abilities and traits in this title.
Ability - Ordinance: Increases the number of supplies acquired when capturing storehouses.
Boost - Attack ++: Raises the player's attack power by 10 points.
Skill - Sacrifice +: Takes 250 life points from the skill's owner and transfers it to the player.
Samurai Warriors: State of War
Dian Wei gains an additional skill in this title.
Sub-Officer Skill - 2nd Chance: Revives player with half of their health refilled once they get defeated.
Charge Attack 1: : Stuns foes with a quick punch.
Musou Attack: : The animations are the same as in Dynasty Warriors 4, though it cannot be stopped until the player's Musou gauge is fully depleted. Similar to the Musou attacks employed by the Samurai Warriors cast, a shockwave burst is added at the end of the finisher.
Roll: R: Rolls on the ground to evade enemy attacks.
Fighting Style
When controlled by the AI, Dian Wei's charge attacks will be imbued with the lightning element by default.
Charge Attack 1: : Unleashes a war cry that generates a dispersing shockwave, causing nearby foes to instantly lose their footing. Cannot activate elemental effects provided by orbs.
Charge Attack 2: : Lands an uppercut axe swing while turning around, knocking nearby foes into the air. Cannot activate elemental effects provided by orbs.
Charge Attack 3: : Does a series of downward chops while moving about, ending the barrage with a round swing to the left that leaves victims dazed.
Charge Attack 4: : Hurls axe like a boomerang, dispersing enemies caught within its trajectory. Direction of thrown axe can be manipulated for a short time.
Charge Attack 5: : Swings upward to produce a violet blue tornado crackling with energy.
Charge Attack 6: : Briefly charges up before slamming axe on the ground to produce a powerful quake effect. Very effective for crowd clearing.
Normal Attack 1: : Does a round swipe to the right, another to the left, a rightward slash, and an overhead chop.
Normal Attack 2: : Similar to the first normal attack string, but adds a rightward spin slash to finish the combo.
Normal Attack 3: : Similar to the second normal attack string, but includes a leftward spin slash while hopping.
Evolution Attack: : Forgoes the normal attack string's sixth hit animation by transitioning to the combo leading up to the fourth charge attack.
Musou Attacks
Musou Attack: : Unleashes continuous axe swipes to the left and right, ending the assault with a full degree spin.
True Musou Attack: Low Health + : Similar to the normal Musou animation, but replaces the finisher with a tumbling overhead chop that triggers an explosion on the ground, sending surrounding enemies flying.
Auxiliary Attacks
Dash Attack: Dashing + : Lands a headbutt attack while sliding momentarily.
Jump Attack: : Does a round aerial swipe with axe in hand.
Jump Charge: : Flips in mid-air and slams axe on the floor upon landing, producing a tremor that sends foes airborne for a brief moment.
Parry: L1 + : Instantly performs the fourth charge attack to counter incoming blows. The thrown axe's trajectory can also be maneuvered.
Horse Attacks
Horse Charge Attack: : Does charged slashes to both sides while on horseback. Can be performed while in the middle of doing the normal horse attack string.
Horse Normal Attack: : Delivers hefty arcing swings to the right and left repeatedly.
Horse Musou Attack: : Slashes furiously from right to left multiple times.
Bow Attacks
Normal Shot: Hold R1 + : Shoots a normal arrow.
Charge Shot: Hold R1 + : Fires a charged shot that dazes the target.
Musou Shot: Hold R1 + : Unleashes a Musou-powered arrow that knocks enemies down. Can fire multiple shots rapidly so long as the user has enough Musou.
Dynasty Warriors 5: Xtreme Legends
Xtreme Mode Skills
Special Ability - Armor Power-Up: Doubles party's defense power for 30 seconds. Occurs randomly.
Destiny Mode Skills
Favored Action: Defeating Officers
Taught Skill Type: Health
Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires
Dian Wei gains additional abilities and traits in this title.
Weapon Type: Unique
Skill - Rally: Boosts own morale by 2 and those of nearby allies by 1.
Proposed Policy 1 - All Smith: Increases the tech level of all smithies by 20.
Proposed Policy 2 - Capture: Halves the player's abilities for 30 seconds, but enables them to capture any enemy officer they defeat. Does not work on officers returning to the battlefield or appearing as reinforcements.
Dynasty Warriors: Online
Although Dian Wei's moveset is available for player avatars to make use of, the actual character can be temporarily controlled by using their corresponding spirit item.
Domestic Bonus: +10 to Military
Battle Bonus: +15 to Life
Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2
Dian Wei gains additional abilities and traits in this title.
Ability - Sacrifice: Damages all enemies while sacrificing the owner of the ability.
Support Skill 1 - Ranger: Prevents damage when crossing mountains.
Support Skill 2 - Iron Man: Revives a defeated sub-officer right after winning an area battle.
Charge Attack 2: : Lands an uppercut axe swing while turning around, knocking nearby foes into the air. Has an innate light element that allows it to break through an enemy's guard.
Team Combination
Firm Loyalty (堅き主従; lit. "Solid Master and Servant")
Obstacle Effect 1 - Earthquake: Causes the ground to shake, damaging all enemies onscreen.
Main Attacks
Normal Attack: Swings axe in a circular manner, knocking nearby targets down momentarily.
Strong Attack: Slams axe down on the earth, then picks it up with a large clump of dirt protruding from it. Dian Wei violently hurls the dirt away and delivers a powerful swipe with purple trails following its arc.
Warriors Orochi
Modified Attacks
Charge Attack 1: : The bursting stomp effect has less range than it did in the base game, though it now inflicts elemental damage. The sequel removes that trait entirely, but it can be replicated by wielding a weapon with the Almighty skill.
Charge Attack 2: : Functions similarly to its base game incarnation, but can break through the enemy's guard.
Charge Attack 6: : Functions similarly to its base game incarnation, but can no longer inflict elemental damage. This has been rectified in the sequel.
Enhanced Charge: Tapping R1 instead of for most charge attacks will enhance their damage output and hit speed while consuming a portion of Musou.
New Attacks
Special Attack: R1: Smashes the ground twice to trigger fiery explosions, launching nearby enemies to the air. Consumes 15 Musou points. Weapon elements apply for the first hit, though the sequel removes that trait for balancing purposes.
Counter Attack: Counter + R1: Hits foes with a quick horizontal swing.
Team Abilities
Ability 1 - Vitality: Increases the team's life.
Ability 2 - Potence: Increases the team's attack.
Ability 3 - Speed: Increases attack of Speed-type characters.
Assist Attack: Counter + L1 + or : Dian Wei performs his True Musou finisher to assist a teammate. Consumes a portion of Musou.
Triple Attack 1: Low Health + L2 + R2 + : Slashes mightily to hurl a fierce current of air.
Triple Attack 2: Low Health + L2 + R2 + : Unleashes a pillar of wind surrounding the vicinity of the user.
Triple Attack 3: Low Health + L2 + R2 + : Causes a tremor by pounding the ground violently.
Triple Attack Finisher: Dian Wei launches several quick frontal chops before delivering a mighty overhead swipe on the ground. As the whole team finishes up, a bright pillar of light generates at the intersection of their attack range and engulfs the surrounding area. Enemies caught by the blast sustain massive damage while being flung to the air and set on fire.
Unique Triple Attack: Low Health + L2 + R2 + : Should Dian Wei perform a triple attack alongside Zhou Tai and Ranmaru Mori, the three of them will forego their usual hit motions in favor of doing a coordinated assault. Dian Wei contributes to the combo by finishing it off with a hopping swing that releases a massive pillar of light radiating with electric currents. This attack inflicts severe damage on surrounding foes while setting them on fire.
Strategy - Face Off: Reduces overall damage inflicted upon all allied forces.
Fighting Style
When controlled by the AI in Dynasty Warriors 5, most of Dian Wei's charge attacks will be imbued with the fire element by default.
In the first Warriors Orochi game, Dian Wei can devastate foes with his third or fourth charge attacks if equipped with the right weapon attributes. Due to having quicker recovery rates than in the fifth game, there is little danger in being interrupted by enemy crowds when executing them. Due to being a technique-type character, he will be constantly consuming Musou every now and then. Players may find it worthwhile to imbue his weapon with the Absorb attribute which works wonders with his first charge attack.
Although Dian Wei is not as effective in Warriors Orochi 2 due to being nerfed, he can still pack a punch with some of his attacks.
Renbu String 1: Spins iron ball around in an overhead manner three times, then aims it to the lower left.
Renbu String 2: Similar to the first Renbu string, but adds several looping swings done back and forth.
Renbu String 3: Similar to the second Renbu string, but includes numerous flailing swings to the right followed by a horizontal spin kick while hopping forth.
Renbu String Infinite: Similar to the third Renbu string, but adds seven wide rotating swings done overhead while walking slowly.
Renbu String 1: Performs a shoulder ram charge.
Renbu String 2: Similar to the first Renbu string, but prolongs the shoulder ram charge.
Renbu String 3: Similar to the second Renbu string, but adds a hopping spin swipe.
Renbu String Infinite: Similar to the third Renbu string, but includes a powerful ground slam that leaves behind a wide tremor in its wake.
Charge Attack: Holding : Hurls iron ball loose and swings it around four times in a full radius. Despite its motions, the attack can only hit foes once due to its instant knockdown effect.
Musou Attacks
Musou Attack: : Does an empowered version of the first to third Renbu string repeatedly, ending the assault by spinning iron ball around continuously before tossing it to the air and letting out two powerful war cries.
True Musou Attack: Low Health + : Similar to the regular Musou attack, but adds the fire attribute to each hit.
Auxiliary Attacks
Dash Attack: Dashing + : Spins to a stop while swinging iron ball towards the left.
Dash Charge: Dashing + : Hopes forward with both knees bent and slams iron ball on the ground, creating a tremor to knock down foes.
Jump Attack: : Swings iron ball downward from the right while leaping.
Jump Charge: : Smashes iron ball on the floor hard, producing a tremor that knocks down enemies below.
Evasion: R1: Rolls forward on the ground to avoid enemy attacks.
Special Move - Swift Attack: L2: Maximizes the user's Renbu gauge to infinite temporarily and prevents them from being flinched by enemy attacks. Also increases damage output if activated with low health.
Grapple Attacks
Grapple Attack: L1 + : Does a quick circular swing. Upon connecting the attack successfully, Dian Wei will knock the opponent to the air via shoulder ram and crush them with the iron ball upon lying on the ground.
Grapple Charge: L1 + : Flings iron ball forward at a low altitude. Should the attack connect, Dian Wei will entrap the opponent with the ball's spikes, causing them to be dragged along as the weapon is spun around and flung away at a considerable distance.
Counter Attack: Counter + L1 + : Swings iron ball upward to repel enemy attacks.
Counter Charge: Counter + L1 + : Knocks nearby foes away with a hopping spin attack.
Deadlock Attack: Deadlock + : Upon winning a deadlock, Dian Wei hops up to the opponent and unceremoniously bashes their head with his iron ball.
Horse Attacks
Horse Charge Attack: : Lets iron ball swing in a circular motion thrice on the right. Can be performed while in the middle of doing the normal horse attack string.
Horse Normal Attack: : Twirls iron ball around towards the right side while riding horse. The number of hits can be increased by filling up the Renbu gauge.
Horse Musou Attack: : Flails iron ball around to the right several times, then does a stronger rotating strike to finish up the attack.
Officer Skills
Adrenaline: Doubles attack power for 30 seconds when knocked down and near death.
Fire Resist: Nullifies fire elemental attacks.
Arrow Guard: Reduces arrow damage taken by half.
Spirit: Increases the amount of Musou gained.
Bonus Special: Receives one tome for defeating 300 enemies each time.
Pouch: Allows character to carry up to 2 tomes while making them appear more frequently.
Tome Skills
Stamina: Increases the duration of special move.
Battlecry: Stuns nearby enemies upon activating special move.
Destroy: Increases damage inflicted to objects by Swift Attack.
Pulverize: Greatly increases damage inflicted to objects by Swift Attack.
Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires
Dian Wei gains additional abilities and traits in this title.
Special Move - Brace: Temporarily avoids being stunned by most enemy attacks.
Additional Move - True Speed: Allows the user to continuously perform running attacks while receiving a slight boost in attack power and hit speed. Also increases speed of horse if activated while riding. Dian Wei runs forward while holding iron ball to his right for the duration of the move.
True Speed Attack: True Speed + : Swings iron ball to the left while spinning counterclockwise.
True Speed Charge: True Speed + : Does a stronger version of the dash charge attack.
Officer Card - Dian's Strategy (悪来戦法; lit. "Elai's Tactic"): Increases player's attack when invading. Also prevents flinching from enemy hits when performing strong attacks.
Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce
Dian Wei is affiliated with the morning star in this title.
Skills
Fury Awakening Aura: Emits a surge of energy that causes dirt to erupt while transforming into fury form. Can be imbued with additional effects via certain chi skills.
Type Skill - Last Stand: Gains stronger attack power when life is nearly depleted. Only available in Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce.
Support Skill - Health Recovery: Restores an ally's health by a moderate amount. Only available in Shin Sangoku Musou Multi Raid 2.
Team Ability - Damage Boost: Increases damage output against gates, towers, and other obstacles. Only available in Shin Sangoku Musou Multi Raid 2.
Card: Officer Type, Metal Element, +25 (+20 in Multi Raid 2) to Market
Enemy-Only Attacks
Shockwave Attack: Unleashes a small radial shockwave to repel nearby foes while providing additional breathing room for incoming attacks. Only used in Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce.
Card Combination
Iron Men (巨魁の治安; lit. "Chiefs of Security")
Required Characters: Dian Wei, Xu Zhu
Bonus: +30 to Storehouse
Fighting Style
Due to the change in weaponry, Dian Wei's attack range is more shallow than his previous incarnations. However, his usual strengths and weaknesses remain. His weapon allows him to recover a little quicker than his axe, though he is best played at close range with careful usage of his power attack chain.
Executing his charges at the right time helps him offensively cover more ground and simultaneously prevents back attacks. His charge attack is best used as a starting crowd clearer until he reaches higher Renbu levels. His special move should be reserved when surrounded by overwhelming odds and multiple foes.
When controlled by the AI in Strikeforce, Dian Wei's attacks will be imbued with the fire element by default.
Dian Wei is affiliated with the axe in this title. When equipped with it, Dian Wei can perform the following unique attacks listed below.
EX Attack: : Dian Wei roars while surrounded by a flaming aura, causing him to knock back nearby foes. Also provides him with a temporary buff that causes his attacks to trigger small explosions for 15 seconds.
Musou Attack - Hard Smash (天突; lit. "Heaven Thrust"): : Grabs the nearest opponent, headbutts them three times, and slashes them away via fierce axe swing. The last part of the attack will also send other nearby foes flying while being unblockable.
Aerial Musou Attack - Tornado (悪来旋風; lit. "Coming Evil Whirlwind"): : Throws axe like a boomerang while up in the air, causing it to travel in a circle and briefly form a powerful whirlwind.
Notable Skills
Attack Up ++: Increases attack by a large amount.
Speed Up: Increases speed by a medium amount.
Attack Range Up: Increases attack range.
Axe Master: Gains expertise at wielding the axe.
Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends
Titles
Lieutenant General (偏将軍) - Slightly increases Legend Mode rewards.
Defense General (典軍校尉) - Slightly increases damage inflicted on enemies when using EX weapons.
River General (横江将軍) - Marginally increases attack and defense against officers when using speed-type weapons.
Campaign General (討逆将軍) - Marginally absorbs health from enemies when damaging them using speed-type weapons.
Front General (前将軍) - Moderately increases defense against projectile and shockwave attacks when using power-type weapons.
General Who Conquers the West (征西将軍) - Significantly increases damage inflicted on enemies when using power-type weapons.
General of the Guards (衛将軍) - Significantly decreases damage taken from enemies when using EX weapons.
Commander General (大将軍) - Moderately increases attack and defense against officers when using power-type weapons.
Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires
Officer Skills
Fame Type: Brave
Subordinate Special Command 1 - Search: Searches for a capable free officer and invites them to join. Increases brave fame by 2,000 when used.
Subordinate Special Command 2 - Rebel: Start a rebellion together with a sworn sibling or spouse. Increases brave fame by 5,000 and evil fame by 1,500 when used.
Dynasty Warriors Next
Dian Wei is affiliated with the axe in this title.
Unique Attacks
EX Attack: : Serves the same function like in the base game.
Musou Attack: : Dian Wei performs Tornado as their main Musou attack with the game classifying it as a Blast type.
Speed Musou Attack - Shock: Tap Both Sides of Screen: Dian Wei strikes heavily at the ground repeatedly before spinning around to prepare a final smash. Following the attack's rhythm causes the shockwaves to expand and produce blue-colored dust.
Direct Breaks
Direct Break (Default) - Pikemen: Causes a group of pikemen to strike the earth, causing multiple shockwaves to travel forth.
Direct Break (Alternate) - Shield Troop: Envelops the player within a protective barrier, inflicting damage to surrounding foes.
Direct Break (Downloadable) - Tigers: Summons several tigers that emit a shockwave-inducing howl.
Stratagems
Stratagem Card (Default) - Shield of Loyalty (忠義の盾): Increases player's attack and provides immunity to damage while doing strong attacks.
Stratagem Card (Alternate) - Roar of Evil (悪来咆哮; lit. "Elai's Roar"): Increases player's defense and decreases enemy army's defense.
Stratagem Card (Downloadable) - Immovable Object (押さえ込み; lit. "Pinning Down"): Greatly increases player's defense, but greatly decreases speed in turn.
Allied Stratagem: If deployed as a playable officer, Dian Wei will escort the player as a bodyguard during battle. Has a chance of happening from time to time.
Strong Attack 1 (Dash): Swiftly dashes forth and pounches on nearby enemies with a broad circular swipe, dealing 150% attack damage to them. Its bonus effect enables the first hit to deal 44% attack damage to elite enemies while inflicting them with a debuff that increases the amount of damage they take by 18% for 8 seconds.
Strong Attack 1 (Break): Delivers a powerful uppercut punch that knocks foes into the air while briefly leaving behind fissures on the ground. Deals 160% attack damage. Its bonus effect allows it to deal an additional 380% attack damage on hit and greatly reduces their super armor bar. The effect itself triggers every 30 seconds.
Strong Attack 1 (Armor): Holds axe in a defensive posture before generating a burst of electricity via elbow strike, dealing 100% attack damage to nearby foes. Its bonus effect grants nearby friendly units a shield that adds a 9% bonus to their health, a 30% damage reduction, and a minor super armor effect. It lasts for 8 seconds and triggers every 40 seconds.
Strong Attack 1 (Gather): Produces a small fissure by stabbing axe into the ground, then pounds it further with both fists. Inflicts 280% attack damage to surrounding enemies. Its bonus effect deals an additional 18% damage to all enemy troops within range and pulls them closer to the user. The effect itself triggers every 10 seconds.
Strong Attack 2: Does a fierce rising swipe on the ground that deals 180% attack damage to foes while sending them airborne.
Strong Attack 3: Turns around and launches a sweeping cut that inflicts 300% attack damage.
Strong Attack 4: Hurls axe forward like a boomerang, dealing 210% attack damage to opponents caught within its trajectory and knocking them away.
Strong Attack 5: Spins around like a tornado before launching foes into the air via powerful swing. Inflicts a total of 300% attack damage.
Strong Attack 6: Smashes axe hard into the ground, producing a powerful quake that deals a total of 280% attack damage.
Normal Attack 1: Cuts diagonally towards the lower right, dealing 110% attack damage in the process.
Normal Attack 2: Lands a backhanded slash to the upper left that inflicts 100% attack damage to enemies in front.
Normal Attack 3: Lands a downward cut to the lower right that deals 130% attack damage.
Normal Attack 4: Performs a horizontal slash while turning around. Inflicts 150% attack damage to foes.
Normal Attack 5: Does a leftward round cut that deals 170% attack damage to enemies.
Normal Attack 6: Tosses axe forward as it spins in the air like a boomerang, dealing 220% attack damage to foes caught within its path.
Special Attacks
EX Attack: Lets out a shockwave-inducing roar that inflicts 110% attack damage to surrounding enemies. Also provides Dian Wei and nearby allies with a 10 second buff that enhances their critical rate by 12% and critical damage by 18%.
Musou Attack: Performing a rendition of his Hard Smash Musou attack, Dian Wei grabs a nearby foe and bashes them repeatedly with his head twice before striking their bodies with a diagonal axe swipe, dealing a total of 940% attack damage in the process.
Auxiliary Attacks
Dash Attack: Does a rushing headbutt attack while ramming axe horizontally to knock down foes blocking Dian Wei's path.
Switch Attack: Descends down and drives axe into the ground, producing fissures in the process. Only used in certain competitive modes.
Counter Attack: Dazes foes the moment they hit while blocking.
Evasion: Quickly rolls on the ground to evade enemy attacks.
Horse Attacks
Horse Normal Attack: Lands several short slashes towards the left side.
Horse Kick Attack: Has horse unleash powerful kicks with its forelegs. Has a cooldown time of 8 seconds.
Horse Stomp Attack: Has horse stomp the ground hard. Has a cooldown time of 6 seconds.
Horse Musou Attack: Commands horse to charge forward at high speed for a short duration of time.
Guild Expedition Enemy-Only Attacks
Enemy-Only Attack 1 - Unstoppable: During the first tier mission of the Wan Castle expedition stage, Dian Wei will receive a super armor buff if he is not defeated within 10 minutes.
Enemy-Only Attack 2 - Duel Area: Produces a restrictive circle that continuously damages and stuns units outside its range. This forces players not to heavily rely on long-range characters to attack from a safe distance.
General Tactics
Assault: Increases critical damage in battle by 8%. Effects increase the higher Dian Wei's star ranking becomes.
Hercules: Increases life steal ability in battle by 8%. Effects increase the higher Dian Wei's star ranking becomes.
Extreme Fury: Increases life steal ability by 10%, attack by 12% and movement speed by 10% if Dian Wei's health is below 40%.
Combat Soul Skills
Heaven Combat Soul Skill: Increases damage output the more health Dian Wei has lost, capping up to 40%. Bonus increases the higher the combat soul's ranking rises.
Earth Combat Soul Skill: Increases critical rate and critical resistance rate of allies near Dian Wei by 10%. Bonus increases the higher the combat soul's ranking rises.
Human Combat Soul Skill: Consumes 5% of maximum health to increase damage output of Musou attacks by 49%. If Dian Wei's health is below 10%, the consumption cost is ignored entirely. Bonus increases the higher the combat soul's ranking rises.
Skin Skills
Suit Skill: Gains a 10% boost in defense if maximum health is below 40%.
Ornament Skill: Causes EX attack to empower nearby allies with a buff that increases their critical rate by 1% and critical damage by 2% for 30 seconds. Can be stacked up to 5 times.
Horse Skills
Yellow Dust: Causes allies within 15 meters to gain a 6% life steal boost.
Glory: Causes allies within 15 meters to gain a 9% life steal boost.
Clustered Gleam: Causes allies within 15 meters to gain a 15% life steal boost.
Ghost Candle: Causes allies within 15 meters to gain a 15% life steal boost.
Shadow Runner: Causes allies within 15 meters to gain a 15% life steal boost.
Purple Sun: Increases damage dealt in battle by 10%.
Team Combination
Demon Elai
Required Characters: Dian Wei, Lu Bu
Bonus: +13,333 Health, +1,058 Attack
Special Skill: Causes charge attacks to inflict fierce sharp slashes against enemies, dealing additional damage equivalent to 18% of maximum health. Has a 30 second cooldown time.
Elai Guards the Lord
Required Characters: Dian Wei, Cao Cao
Bonus: +13,333 Health, +1,058 Attack
Hunt a Tiger
Required Characters: Xiahou Dun, Dian Wei
Bonus: +13,333 Health, +1,058 Attack
Like the Morning Dew
Required Characters: Dian Wei, Guo Jia
Bonus: +13,333 Health, +1,058 Attack
Mourning
Required Characters: Dian Wei, Xu Zhu
Bonus: +13,333 Health, +1,058 Attack
Joint Skill: Dian Wei can perform a special joint attack with Xu Zhu if both men are on the same team. With his whole body surging with blue fiery energy, Dian Wei raises his axe and delivers two round slashes back and forth with the second one launching the enemies in front of him to the air. Once Xu Zhu casts them down with a giant flaming rock, the two men smash it together with a simultaneous punch to trigger a powerful explosion that sends their targets flying.
Dian Wei retains his weapon moveset from Dynasty Warriors 7 albeit with some changes and additions.
Changed Attacks
Jump Charge: : Drives axe unto the ground.
Team Abilities
Ability 1 - Potence: Increases attack strength for all team members.
Ability 2 - Fortitude: Strengthens defense for all team members. Only available in Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate.
Special Attacks
Musou Attack: : Dian Wei performs Hard Smash as their ground Musou attack.
Counter Attack: Counter + L1 + : Quickly swats away an enemy's attack, causing them to stagger briefly.
Assist Attack: Counter + L1 or R1: Dian Wei performs the fourth charge attack to assist a teammate while surrounded within an updraft of wind for extra coverage.
Grounded Type Action: R1: Fiercely charges at the enemy with arms wide open, then claps both hands to release a violent dispersing effect that scatters them.
Midair Type Action: R1: Attacks enemy by hurling axe towards them in a boomerang-like manner before slamming the ground they stand on for good measure.
Hyper Armor: Passive: Prevents enemies from interrupting combos with normal attacks.
Normal Strategy Card: Do or Die (決死の覚悟; lit. "Desperate Awakening"): Reduces the current officer's health in exchange for increasing their attack power.
Golden Strategy Card: Risky Support (捨て身の援護): Sacrifices the current officer's life to provide the next character with temporary invincibility.
Team Attacks
Triple Rush 1: Does a frontal swing that sends out a mobile shockwave traveling on the ground.
Triple Rush 2: Swings axe back and forth rapidly several times while up in the air.
Triple Rush 3: Performs a powerful swipe to unleash a wide energy wave moving downward to scatter foes below.
Unique Triple Rush: If Dian Wei is paired up with Xu Zhu and Cao Ren, the three of them will be able to do a unique triple rush attack together. He contributes to the assault by doing a powerful charge rush to breach through enemy crowds.
Dian Wei is affiliated with the axe in this title. When equipped with it, Dian Wei can perform the following unique attacks listed below.
EX Attack 1: : Dian Wei roars while surrounded by a flaming aura, causing him to knock back nearby foes. Also provides him with a temporary buff that causes his attacks to trigger small explosions for 10 seconds.
EX Attack 2: : Uppercuts foes into the air, then launches a wide swing forward to send enemies flying away. Introduced in Xtreme Legends.
Musou Attack - Hard Smash (天突; lit. "Heaven Thrust"): : Grabs the nearest opponent, headbutts them three times, and slashes them away via fierce axe swing. The last part of the attack will also send other nearby foes flying while being unblockable.
Alternate Musou Attack - Rampaging Tusks (牙門護荒; lit. "Fang Gate Guarding Savage"): R1 + : Slams weapon violently and strikes at surrounding enemies with a wide leftward swipe before hurling one of them down on the ground hard.
Aerial Musou Attack - Tornado (悪来旋風; lit. "Coming Evil Whirlwind"): : Throws axe like a boomerang while up in the air, causing it to travel in a circle and briefly form a powerful whirlwind.
Rage Attack: Repeatedly pounds the earth in a vertical slicing motion while moving at a steady pace. Dian Wei then prepares a ramming dash that unleashes a violent burst of energy outward, clearing away more enemies in his path.
True Rage Attack: Upon performing 100 hits during a Rage attack, Dian Wei will spin forward and throw his weapon like a boomerang continuously before using it to slice vertically twice.
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends
Bodyguard Skills
Battle Skill - Assist Main Unit: Moves immediately to the allied commander. If there is no allied commander present, the user will move to the player's position instead.
Assistance Skill - Energy: Restores one unit of the player's Musou when they are near death.
Rouse Skill - Protect: Increases the defense power of bodyguards when they are near death.
Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires
Ways of Life Skills
Ways of Life - Unmatched Under Heaven: Brave Type, 3,000 Employment Cost
Stratagem Card 2 - Swift Raid: Instantly transports the user to the front lines.
Stratagem Card 3 - Transformation: Instantly transports the user to the allied main camp.
Stratagem Card 4 - Ranged Turret: Places a turret that enables an allied base to fire down arrows within a 30 meter radius.
Stratagem Card 5 - Scale Formation: Increases attack of all allied units for 90 seconds. Requires an allied unit to temporarily withdraw for card to take effect.
Awarded Stratagem Card - Temper: Fills up 2 Musou bars.
Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers
Type Ability
Attack Compensation: Increases attack in proportion to the amount of health lost.
Normal Attacks
Shoulder Charge (肩突): Hits a single foe. Has a chance of fainting enemies.
Flying Slash (飛旋; lit. "Soaring Turn"): Hits a single foe.
Shoulder Charge EX (肩突Ex): Hits a single foe. Has a chance of fainting enemies. Raises user's power by 5%.
Thrusting Blow EX (旋衝Ex; lit. "Spinning Thrust EX"): Hits multiple foes. Has a chance of frightening enemies.
Musou Attacks
Hard Smash (天突; lit. "Heaven Thrust"): Hits multiple foes. Has a chance of fainting enemies.
Rampaging Tusks (牙門護荒; lit. "Fang Gate Guarding Savage"): Hits multiple foes. Has a chance of frightening enemies.
Tornado (悪来旋風; lit. "Coming Evil Whirlwind"): Hits multiple foes. Has a chance of fainting enemies.
Red Skills
Flash: Increases critical hit rate by 15%.
Flash Duo: Increases critical hit rate by 30%.
Flash Ultra: Increases critical hit rate by 50%.
Swift Foot Ultra: Increases mobility by 2.
Double-Edge: Increases strength by 20%, but decreases defense by 20%.
Unstoppable: Increases mobility by 1 on odd-numbered turns.
Fearless Leader: Increases critical hit rate when allied morale is low.
Musou Master: Increases attack strength of Musou attacks.
Leech Blade: Uses 10% of the damage the character inflicts to restore health.
Blue Skills
Stun Effect: Occasionally induces enemies into a stunned state with attacks.
Frighten Effect: Occasionally induces enemies into a frightened state with attacks.
Burn Effect: Occasionally induces enemies into a burnt state with attacks.
Freeze Effect: Occasionally induces enemies into a frozen state with attacks.
Shock Effect: Occasionally induces enemies into a shocked state with attacks.
Poison Effect: Occasionally induces enemies into a poisoned state with attacks.
Roar: Reduces the enemy's morale based on the number of units defeated during Synchro Mode.
Green Skills
Health Fountain: Restores 10% of health at the start of each turn.
Musou Fountain: Restores 10% of the Musou gauge at the start of each turn.
Pugnacity: Restores the Musou gauge of the unit and any allied units within 1 adjacent square by 5% at the start of each turn.
Pugnacity Duo: Restores the Musou gauge of the unit and any allied units within 1 adjacent square by 10% at the start of each turn.
Pugnacity Ultra: Restores the Musou gauge of the unit and any allied units within 1 adjacent square by 15% at the start of each turn.
Windstorm: Increases the damage of Synchro attacks.
Inspiration: Makes it easier to increase morale after defeating an enemy unit.
Purple Skills
Learner: Increases experience earned by 30%.
Learner Duo: Increases experience earned by 50%.
Learner Ultra: Increases experience earned by 100%.
Flurry: Increases the charge during attacks by 10%.
Flurry Duo: Increases the charge during attacks by 30%.
Flurry Ultra: Increases the charge during attacks by 50%.
Stun Attack: Increases damage to enemies in a stunned state by 30%.
Frighten Attack: Increases damage to enemies in a frightened state by 30%.
Burn Attack: Increases damage to enemies in a burnt state by 30%.
Freeze Attack: Increases damage to enemies in a frozen state by 30%.
Shock Attack: Increases damage to enemies in a shocked state by 30%.
Poison Attack: Increases damage to enemies in a poisoned state by 30%.
Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed
Main Attacks
Strong Attack 1 - Furious Throw (怒擲): Throws axe forward like a boomerang to deal damage and increase own attack power by 10% for 10 seconds. The Japanese server boosts the buff's effects to 50% for 5 seconds. Has a cooldown time of 20 seconds (12 seconds in the Japanese server).
Strong Attack 2 - Vehement Spin (悪旋; lit. "Wicked Turn"): Charges forward while doing several diagonal spin slashes in a row. Has a cooldown time of 25 seconds (16 seconds in the Japanese server).
Strong Attack 3 - Seismic Crack (地崩; lit. "Landslide"): Tosses axe on the ground, creating a fissure that blows away enemies while lowering their defense power. In the Japanese server, the debuff effect lasts for a shorter time yet has more potency to compensate. Has a cooldown time of 31 seconds (16 seconds in the Japanese server).
Strong Attack 4 - Sudden Death (天突; lit. "Sky Charge"): Launches the enemy into the air via blue vortex, then launches an upward circular swipe to knock them away. Has a cooldown time of 38 seconds (19 seconds in the Japanese server).
Normal Attack: Performs their preferred weapon's normal attack string.
Special Attacks
Musou Attack - Rampaging Tusks (牙門護荒; lit. "Fang Gate Defensive Rampage"): Strikes the ground and hurls axe forward, then grabs an enemy and slams them into the ground. Gets overriden by the character's Rage attack once all three Musou gauges have been filled up.
Musou Rage Attack: Performs Rage attack once all three Musou gauges have been filled up.
Switch Attack: Produces a powerful tremor on the ground via descending axe chop.
Special Maneuver - Repel: Knocks away surrounding foes and stuns them.
Team Attacks
Triple Attack 2: Performs switch attack to contribute to the combo.
Global Server-Exclusive Passive Skills
Primary Skill - Wulai Legend: Increases critical chance of all officers by 10%.
Secondary Skill: Increases max health points of repel-type officers by 15%.
Tertiary Skill: Increases critical damage of Wei officers by 50%.
Japanese Server-Exclusive Passive Skills
Primary Skill: Increases overall speed by 10%. Activates after filling up one Musou bar.
Secondary Skill: Decreases damage taken by 40%. Activates after filling up two Musou bars.
Team Combination
Bodyguards (覇道の親衛隊; "Bodyguards of the Path to Conquest")
Required Characters: Dian Wei, Xu Zhu
Bonus: Defense +3.5%, Shield Damage +5%
Safeguard (宛城に燃ゆ; "Wan Castle Burns")
Required Characters: Dian Wei, Cao Cao
Bonus: Shield Damage +4.5%, Skill Cooldown -4%
Courageous (勇猛なる武; "Valiant Officers")
Required Characters: Dian Wei, Gan Ning, Zhang Fei
Bonus: Critical Damage +4% (+8% in the Japanese server), Shield Damage +3.5% (+7% in the Japanese server), Critical Chance +3.5%
Team Attack: Dian Wei will be able to perform a triple attack if he happens to be partnered with Gan Ning and Zhang Fei. He is the second to act during the whole combo. Only applies to the global server.
Fearless Heroes (壮烈なる武; "Spectacular Military")
Required Characters: Dian Wei, Zhang Liao, Xu Zhu
Bonus: Attack Speed +4%, Defense +4%, Shield Damage +4.5% (+9% in the Japanese server)
While retaining the same moveset from Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends, Dian Wei wields the Cerberus as their sacred treasure in this title. When equipped with it, Dian Wei can perform the following attacks listed below.
Special Attacks
Musou Attack: : Dian Wei performs Rampaging Tusks as their ground Musou attack.
Normal Magic: R1 + : Sends out a trail of ice that freezes enemies in front of the user at a considerable distance. Can hit foes within a fairly wide range while immobilizing them. Best used for quickly thinning out enemy crowds or escaping them outright.
Charge Magic: R1 + : Locks unto visible foes and pelts them with an array of tracking ice spheres while standing still. Enemies struck by the spheres will be flung into the air momentarily before falling down. Can also hit collapsed foes, giving the attack combo building potential.
Unique Magic: R1 + : Dian Wei slams one Cerberus head on the ground, causing a powerful tremor that knocks down nearby foes while dividing the head into three chained together. As each of the heads bite upward continuously, Dian Wei cuts off their chains with an axe swing, causing them to rush forward freely while mowing down on numerous enemies before disappearing.
Summon Magic: R1 + : Summons mount to Dian Wei's side.
Miscellaneous Skills
Unity Magic Bonus: Power +4, Technique +4, Speed +2
Musou Effect - Empower: Temporarily raises attack, defense, and hit speed. Only applies in Battle Arena.
Divine Blessing 1 - Breakneck: Increases movement speed and attack speed. Only applies in Battle Arena.
Divine Blessing 2 - Divine Bow: Increases attack speed and magic attack power. Only applies in Battle Arena.
Infinity Support Skill - Experience: Increases the amount of experience received. Only applies in Infinity Mode.
Type Skills
Hyper Armor: Passive: Prevents enemies from interrupting combos with normal attacks.
Guard Cancel: Holding L1: Cancels most attacks into a guarding stance, providing more opportunities to defend against enemy attacks.
Type Upgrade Skill 1 - Break: Grants all charge attacks guard-breaking properties.
Type Upgrade Skill 2 - Steadfast: Enables the character to guard against all types of attacks.
Type Upgrade Skill 3 - Resilience: Increases defense when armor is active.
Type Upgrade Skill 4 - Reflex: Increases damage of first hit performed after doing a guard cancel.
Type Upgrade Skill 5 - Eruptive: Temporarily increases attack when somersaulting with little health left.
Team Combination
Bodyguards (君主の守人; lit. "Guardians of Rulers"): Deploying Dian Wei together with Xu Zhu, Zhou Tai, Xingcai, and Ranmaru Mori will provide their team with a Tear of the Gods at the beginning of battle.
Sangokushi Puzzle Taisen
As a collaboration character, Dynasty Warriors Dian Wei is given the following abilities.
Unit: Barbarian
Skill - Coming Evil's Whirlwind (悪来旋風): Halves the amount of damage received for 5 turns.
Strategy - Warrior's Daring (武人の豪気): Multiplies all officers' attack power by 2.5 so long as maximum health is above 80%. Also multiplies their attack power by 1.5 when organized alongside all forces.
Dian Wei is affiliated with the axe in this title. When equipped with it, Dian Wei can perform the following unique attacks listed below.
Unique Attacks
Unique Flow Attack Finisher: Enemy Standing + : Delivers an impacting upper punch followed by a fierce leftward axe swing. Based on Dian Wei's second EX attack in Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends.
Unique Trigger Attack: R1 + : Lands an overhead chop on the ground to knock down nearby foes. Based on the axe moveset's sixth charge attack in previous games.
Special Technique: R1 + : Produces a whirlwind by tossing axe forward like a boomerang, then disperses it into radial gusts by fiercely ramming at it. Deals wind elemental damage to foes.
Musou Attack: : Walks forward continuously and inflicts several overhead chops to the front in a row. Dian Wei finishes up the assault by landing a fiery diagonal slash followed by an axe toss, a headbutt attack, and a throw that unleashes flames in a radial pattern. The finisher's animations are derived from Dian Wei's Rampaging Tusks Musou attack in the eighth installment.
Aerial Musou Attack: : Throws axe like a boomerang while up in the air, causing it to travel in a circle and briefly form an electrifying whirlwind to shock foes below. Based on Dian Wei's Tornado Musou attack from past titles.
Horse Maneuvers
Summon Horse: L2: Summon horse to the battlefield. Holding L2 as the horse approaches will allow the character to automatically mount them.
Auto-Run: Riding Mode + L2: Automatically runs towards a specified destination. If a destination has not been set, the horse will instead run towards the location of the player's currently selected mission.
Sprint: Riding Mode + Direction + R1: Causes horse to run at a faster pace. Doing so depletes their stamina each time.
Jump: Riding Mode + Direction + R2: Causes horse to jump high while running.
Horse Fast Attack: Riding Mode + : Performs a fast and seamless attack while mounted. The attack itself varies depending on what type of weapon is equipped and whether the enemy is grounded or airborne.
Horse Trigger Attack: Riding Mode + : Performs an attack that sends enemies flying into the air. May vary depending on what type of weapon is equipped.
Horse Musou Attack: Riding Mode + : Causes horse to sprint by consuming Musou instead of stamina.
Dismount Horse: Riding Mode + : Dismounts from horse and resumes default fighting stance.
Bow Maneuvers
Shooting Mode: 🡻: Pulls out bow and assumes archery stance. Can be cancelled by tapping 🡻 again.
Switch Arrows: 🡸 or 🡺: Switches between different types of arrows.
Bow Attack: Shooting Mode + : Fires current arrow at a target. Can lock on targets by tapping R3.
Secret Plan - Dian Wei's Slash (悪来斬撃; lit. "Coming Evil's Slash Attack"): Unleashes a moderate slash attack and fills Musou gauge by a low amount while reducing a low portion of own health.
Normal Attack: Performs unique flow attack string from the base game using the axe. Available by default.
Aerial Attack: Performs aerial flow attack string from the base game.
Repel Attack: Performs knock-down trigger attack from the base game to repel foes.
Launch Attack: Performs launch trigger attack from the base game to lift foes into the air. Can be followed up with aerial flow hit string activated by repeatedly tapping the normal attack icon.
Stun Attack: Performs stun trigger attack from the base game to daze foes momentarily. Can be followed up with stun flow hit string activated by repeatedly tapping the normal attack icon.
Guard Break Attack: Performs guard break attack from the base game to break the enemy's guard. Can be followed up with down flow hit string activated by repeatedly tapping the normal attack icon.
Chain Attack: Performs down flow attack from the base game to repeatedly strike at foes. Does heavy damage, but cannot deplete the target's spirit. This move is mostly available to attack-type versions of Dian Wei.
Endurance Attack: Performs separating attack from the base game while generating a protective aura that temporarily boosts defense. This move is mostly available to defense-type versions of Dian Wei.
Sneak Attack: Performs dash attack from the base game to inflict heavy damage on the opponent's spirit. This move is mostly available to speed-type versions of Dian Wei.
Missile Attack: Leaps into the air and fires a projectile that turns into a large tornado upon hitting the ground. Does decent damage from a distance, but cannot deplete the target's spirit. This move is mostly available to snipe-type versions of Dian Wei.
Recover Attack: Performs separating attack from the base game while generating a healing circle that gradually restores health. Has no elemental variations with each upgraded version. This move is mostly available to special-type versions of Dian Wei.
Special Attacks
Unique Attack 1 - Fang Gate Defensive Rampage (牙門護荒): Performs special technique from the base game. Available by default.
Unique Attack 2 - Great Charging Attack (大魁撃): Performs unique trigger from the base game using the axe. Initially available for UR rank versions of its user, this move can be learned upon reaching level 170.
Musou Attack: Performs Musou attack from base game minus the looping animation. Consumes one full Musou gauge.
Aerial Musou Attack: Performs aerial Musou attack from base game. Consumes one full Musou gauge.
Super Musou Attack: Performs full Musou attack from base game. Consumes two full Musou gauges.
Auxiliary Attacks
Counter Attack: Performs counter attack from the base game by tapping the orange counter icon near the opponent once it pops up.
Finishing Attack: Performs finishing attack from the base game by tapping the golden finisher icon that appears once the opponent's spirit has been fully depleted.
Normal Evasion: Does a normal evasion maneuver on the ground to avoid enemy attacks. Can only be performed by attack-type and special-type versions of Dian Wei.
Swift Evasion: Hovers in the air to avoid enemy attacks in an instant. Can only be performed by speed-type and snipe-type versions of Dian Wei.
Piercing Evasion: Charges forth while hunched to avoid enemy attacks while dealing chip damage to foes blocking the way. Can only be performed by defense-type versions of Dian Wei.
Slash •
Thrust •
Block Thrust •
Block Slash
: Does a horizontal swing towards the left.
: Lands a frontal punch.
: Delivers three powerful slashes done back and forth.
: Adds a frontal punch, a hook punch, and a fist smack.