Dynasty Warriors 8/Story Mode

Story Mode in Dynasty Warriors 8 adapts concepts from the Musou Mode system implemented in Dynasty Warriors 4 with each kingdom being given their own set of branching scenarios. When certain conditions are met, players can unlock bonus stages within the main story branch, save a character from certain death, or gain a tactical advantage for subsequent battles. These changes culminate in hypothetical story routes for the Three Kingdoms and Jin.

Meanwhile, unaffiliated characters have unique one-shot stories, and they are unlocked by clearing maps from other factions. They do not have any conditions that affect one another and are mostly fictional. The Xtreme Legends expansion features an exclusive story scenario for Lu Bu and his faction and adds more kingdom-exclusive side stories.

Story Mode is two player friendly and each stage has a limited character selection (four being the maximum). Bolded names in the table indicate characters who are only playable in select stages after achieving certain conditions.

Stage List

Stage	Year	Camp	Characters
Chapter 1: Escape from Luoyang	189	No	Cao Cao, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan
5th Weapon: Xiahou Yuan		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Defeat Lu Bu before reaching the escape point.		Result: Changes Lu Bu's dialogue against Cao Cao in Chapter 2.
Chapter 2: Battle of Hulao Gate	191	Yes	Li Dian, Xiahou Dun, Yue Jin
5th Weapon: Li Dian		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 3: Battle of Yan Province	192	Yes	Dian Wei, Li Dian, Yue Jin
5th Weapon: Yue Jin		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 4: Battle of Xu Province	193~194	Yes	Cao Ren, Dian Wei, Xu Zhu
5th Weapon: Cao Ren		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Defeat Tao Qian before he reaches the escape point.		Result: Unlocks Chapter 4-X.
Chapter 4-X: Battle of Puyang	194~195	Yes	Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Yue Jin
Chapter 5: Imperial Escort	195	No	Cao Cao, Li Dian, Xiahou Yuan, Xu Huang
5th Weapon: Xu Huang		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 6: Battle of Wan Castle	197	No	Cao Cao, Dian Wei
5th Weapon: Dian Wei		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition 1: Rescue Cao Ang and Cao Anmin.		Result: Helps unlock hypothetical route.
Hypothetical Condition 2: Do not rescue Cao Ang and Cao Anmin.		Result: Unlocks Chapter 6-X.
Hypothetical Condition 3: Ensure Dian Wei's survival by triggering Guo Jia's ambush.		Result: Causes Dian Wei to to be playable in Chapters 7 and 10.
Chapter 6-X: Battle of Xiapi	198	Yes	Guo Jia, Jia Xu, Xiahou Dun
5th Weapon: Jia Xu		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 7: Battle of Guandu	200	Yes	Cao Pi, Dian Wei, Guo Jia, Yue Jin
5th Weapon: Cao Pi		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 8: Battle of Mt. Bailang	207	Yes	Cao Cao, Jia Xu, Zhang Liao
Hypothetical Condition: Escort Guo Jia to safety by helping him defeat the Wuhuan reinforcements.		Result: Causes Guo Jia to to be playable in Chapter 9 and appear in Chapter 10. Helps unlock hypothetical route.
Chapter 9: Battle of Xinye	207	Yes	Guo Jia, Li Dian, Xiahou Dun, Zhang He
5th Weapon: Guo Jia		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Defeat Xu Shu before rescuing Cao Ren.		Result: Causes Xu Shu to appear as an ally in Chapter 10's hypothetical version.
Chapter 10: Battle of Chibi	208	Yes	Cao Cao, Dian Wei, Xu Zhu, Zhang Liao
5th Weapon: Xu Zhu (Historical)		6th Weapon: None
Note: Talk to Cao Pi to begin historical route or speak with Guo Jia to open hypothetical route.
Historical Route
Chapter 11: Battle of Tong Gate	211	Yes	Wang Yi, Xiahou Yuan, Xu Zhu
5th Weapon: Wang Yi		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 12: Battle of Hefei	215	Yes	Li Dian, Yue Jin, Zhang Liao
5th Weapon: Zhang Liao		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 13: Battle of Mt. Dingjun	219	Yes	Wang Yi, Xiahou Yuan, Zhang He
5th Weapon: Zhang He		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Defeat Huang Zhong before he captures Mt. Tiandang.		Result: Causes Xiahou Yuan to to be playable in Chapter 14.
Chapter 14: Battle of Fan Castle	219	No	Cao Pi, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Xu Huang
5th Weapon: Xiahou Dun		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Rescue Pang De from the flood attack.		Result: Extends the ending cutscene of the final battle.
Hypothetical Route
Chapter 11: Campaign for Jianye	n/a	Yes	Cai Wenji, Dian Wei, Zhang He, Zhang Liao
5th Weapon: Cai Wenji		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Force 5 enemy officers to surrender.		Result: Prevents Lu Meng's reinforcements from appearing in Chapter 12.
Chapter 12: Uprising at Xuchang	n/a	No	Cao Pi, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Zhenji
5th Weapon: Zhenji		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 13: Pursuit at Nanjun	n/a	Yes	Guo Jia, Pang De, Wang Yi
5th Weapon: Pang De		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 14: Battle of Baidi Castle	n/a	Yes	Cao Cao, Cao Pi, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan
5th Weapon: Cao Cao		6th Weapon: None
Xtreme Legends Side Stories
Stage 1: Final Conflict at Guandu	200	No	Cao Pi, Li Dian, Zhang Liao
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Cao Pi
Stage 2: Defense of Chang'an	n/a	No	Jia Xu, Wang Yi, Xu Huang
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Jia Xu, Xu Huang
Stage 3: Mt. Dingjun Rescue Mission	219	No	Cao Cao, Dian Wei, Guo Jia
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Dian Wei, Guo Jia
Stage 4: Defense of Fan Castle	219	Yes	Cao Ren, Pang De, Yu Jin
5th Weapon: Yu Jin		6th Weapon: Cao Ren
Hypothetical Condition: Protect the allied commander and prevent the flood attack from occurring.		Result: Unlocks Stage 5.
Stage 5: Pacification of Jing Province	n/a	Yes	Cao Cao, Xiahou Dun, Yu Jin
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Cao Cao, Xiahou Dun, Yu Jin
Stage 6: Defense of Xinye	n/a	No	Pang De, Yu Jin
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Pang De, Xu Zhu (Free)
Stage 7: Battle of Zitong	n/a	No	Wang Yi, Xiahou Yuan, Zhang He
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Wang Yi, Xiahou Yuan, Zhang He
Stage 8: Find the Beauties	n/a	Yes	Li Dian, Xiahou Yuan, Yu Jin, Yue Jin
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Cai Wenji (Free), Li Dian, Yue Jin

Stage	Year	Camp	Characters
Chapter 1: Battle of Xiangyang	191	No	Han Dang, Sun Ce, Sun Quan, Sun Shangxiang
5th Weapon: Sun Shangxiang		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Defeat Lu Gong before he reaches the escape point.		Result: Unlocks Chapter 1-X. Causes Sun Jian to to be playable in Chapter 2 and appear in Chapter 7's hypothetical version. Helps unlock hypothetical route.
Chapter 1-X: Battle of Liang Province	185	Yes	Sun Ce, Sun Jian, Sun Quan, Sun Shangxiang
5th Weapon: Sun Quan		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 2: Conquest of Wujun	196	Yes	Huang Gai, Sun Ce, Sun Jian, Zhou Yu
5th Weapon: Sun Ce		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 3: The Little Conqueror in Peril	200	No	Sun Ce, Sun Quan, Zhou Tai, Zhou Yu
Hypothetical Condition: Defeat Xiahou Dun and Gan Ji before reaching the escape point.		Result: Unlocks Chapter 3-X.
Chapter 3-X: Defeat Gan Ji	n/a	Yes	Daqiao, Sun Quan, Taishi Ci, Zhou Yu
5th Weapon: Daqiao		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Destroy the source of Gan Ji's sorcery at the north west corner of the map.		Result: Causes Sun Ce to appear as an ally in Chapter 7's hypothetical version. Helps unlock hypothetical route.
Chapter 4: Battle of Chibi	208	Yes	Han Dang, Huang Gai, Lu Su, Sun Shangxiang
5th Weapon: Huang Gai		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 5: Battle of Nanjun	209	Yes	Lu Meng, Lu Su, Zhou Yu
5th Weapon: Zhou Yu		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Successfully employ the decoy strategy against the enemy forces.		Result: Causes Zhou Yu to to be playable in Chapter 6 and appear in Chapter 7's hypothetical version. Helps unlock hypothetical route.
Chapter 6: Battle of Jing Province	214	Yes	Han Dang, Lu Meng, Lu Su, Zhou Yu
Hypothetical Condition: Lead Lu Su to the enemy's main castle as soon as possible.		Result: Causes Lu Su to to be playable in Chapter 7. Helps unlock hypothetical route.
Chapter 7: Battle of Hefei	215	Yes	Gan Ning, Ling Tong, Lu Su, Sun Quan
5th Weapon: Gan Ning (Hypothetical)		6th Weapon: None
Note: Talk to Taishi Ci to begin historical route or speak with Zhou Yu to open hypothetical route.
Historical Route
Chapter 8: Battle of Ruxukou	216~217	No	Gan Ning, Ling Tong, Lu Meng
5th Weapon: Ling Tong		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 9: Battle of Fan Castle	219	No	Lianshi, Lu Meng, Lu Xun
5th Weapon: Lu Meng		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Prevent Lu Meng from being injured by the arbalests.		Result: Causes Lu Meng to to be playable in Chapter 10.
Chapter 10: Battle of Yiling	222	Yes	Han Dang, Ling Tong, Lu Meng, Lu Xun
5th Weapon: Lu Xun		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Ensure Gan Ning's survival and defeat Shamoke.		Result: Unlocks Chapter 10-X.
Chapter 10-X: Battle of Guangling	224	Yes	Ding Feng, Gan Ning, Ling Tong, Zhou Tai
5th Weapon: Ding Feng		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 11: Battle of Shiting	228	Yes	Ding Feng, Ling Tong, Lu Xun, Zhou Tai
5th Weapon: Zhou Tai		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 12: Battle of Hefei Castle	234	Yes	Lianshi, Lu Xun, Sun Quan, Zhou Tai
5th Weapon: Lianshi		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Route
Chapter 8: Pursuit at Shouchun	n/a	No	Sun Ce, Sun Jian, Taishi Ci, Zhou Yu
5th Weapon: Taishi Ci		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Defeat Zhang Liao while escorting Ding Feng to safety.		Result: Causes Ding Feng to appear as an ally in Chapter 9.
Chapter 9: Defense of Jiangxia	n/a	Yes	Han Dang, Huang Gai, Lianshi, Lu Xun
5th Weapon: Han Dang		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Do not allow enemy officers to breach through the defense lines.		Result: Unlocks Chapter 9-X.
Chapter 9-X: Assault at Xinye	n/a	Yes	Daqiao, Lianshi, Sun Shangxiang, Xiaoqiao
5th Weapon: Xiaoqiao		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Quickly rescue panda and finish battle.		Result: Causes Xiaoqiao to to be playable in Chapter 10.
Chapter 10: Battle of Runan	n/a	Yes	Lu Meng, Lu Su, Lu Xun, Xiaoqiao
5th Weapon: Lu Su		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 11: Assault on Xuchang	n/a	Yes	Sun Ce, Sun Jian, Sun Quan, Sun Shangxiang
5th Weapon: Sun Jian		6th Weapon: None
Xtreme Legends Side Stories
Stage 1: Assault on Shouchun	n/a	No	Han Dang, Huang Gai, Sun Jian
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Han Dang, Huang Gai, Sun Jian
Stage 2: Invasion of Runan	n/a	No	Sun Ce, Sun Shangxiang, Zhou Tai, Zhou Yu
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Zhou Tai, Zhou Yu
Stage 3: Assault on Xu Province	n/a	No	Han Dang, Sun Ce, Zhou Yu
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Daqiao (Free), Lianshi (Free), Sun Ce
Stage 4: Battle of Lujiang	n/a	No	Lu Su, Sun Quan, Taishi Ci
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Sun Quan, Taishi Ci, Xiaoqiao (Free)
Stage 5: Assault on Xiangyang	n/a	No	Ling Tong, Sun Quan, Sun Shangxiang
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Ling Tong, Sun Shangxiang
Stage 6: Pursuit at Yiling	222	Yes	Lu Meng, Zhou Tai, Zhu Ran
5th Weapon: Zhu Ran		6th Weapon: Lu Meng
Hypothetical Condition: Defeat Zhao Yun before the fire attack is fully implemented.		Result: Unlocks Stage 7.
Stage 7: Defense of Jiangling	n/a	Yes	Gan Ning, Lu Xun, Zhu Ran
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Ding Feng (Free), Gan Ning, Zhu Ran
Stage 8: Chief Commander Face-off	n/a	No	Lu Meng, Lu Su, Lu Xun, Zhou Yu
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Lu Su, Lu Xun

Stage	Year	Camp	Characters
Chapter 1: Yellow Turban Rebellion	184	No	Guan Yu, Liu Bei, Zhang Fei
Hypothetical Condition: Rescue every peasant from the Yellow Turbans.		Result: Causes Zhang Jiao to appear as an ally in Chapter 2 and Chapter 8's hypothetical version. Helps unlock hypothetical route.
Chapter 2: Battle of Hulao Gate	191	Yes	Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun
5th Weapon: Guan Yu		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 3: Defense of Xu Province	200	Yes	Guan Yu, Liu Bei, Zhang Fei
5th Weapon: Liu Bei		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition 1: Defeat retreating enemies.		Result: Helps unlock hypothetical route.
Hypothetical Condition 2: Do not defeat retreating enemies.		Result: Unlocks Chapter 3-X.
Chapter 3-X: Disturbance at Guandu	200	Yes	Liu Bei, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun
Chapter 4: Battle of Xinye	208	Yes	Guan Yu, Liu Bei, Xu Shu
5th Weapon: Xu Shu		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 5: Battle of Changban	208	Yes	Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Zhuge Liang
5th Weapon: Zhang Fei		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 6: Battle of Chibi	208	No	Liu Bei, Zhao Yun, Zhuge Liang
5th Weapon: Zhuge Liang		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Find Xu Shu after employing the fire attack.		Result: Causes Xu Shu to be playable in Chapter 7 and appear in Chapter 9. Helps unlock hypothetical route.
Chapter 7: Battle of Chengdu	214	Yes	Huang Zhong, Pang Tong, Wei Yan, Xu Shu
5th Weapon: Pang Tong		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Ensure Pang Tong's survival by foiling Zhang Ren's ambush.		Result: Causes Pang Tong to be playable in Chapter 8 and appear in Chapter 9. Helps unlock hypothetical route.
Chapter 8: Battle of Mt. Dingjun	219	Yes	Huang Zhong, Ma Chao, Ma Dai, Pang Tong
5th Weapon: Huang Zhong		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Defeat Cao Xiu.		Result: Causes Ma Chao to appear as an ally in Chapter 9. Helps unlock hypothetical route.
Chapter 9: Battle of Fan Castle	219	Yes	Guan Suo, Guan Xing, Guan Yinping, Guan Yu
5th Weapon: Guan Suo (Historical), Guan Yinping (Hypothetical)		6th Weapon: None
Note: Talk to Guan Ping to begin historical route or speak with Xu Shu to open hypothetical route.
Historical Route
Chapter 10: Battle of Yiling	222	No	Guan Xing, Zhang Bao, Zhao Yun
5th Weapon: Zhao Yun		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 11: Battle of Tianshui	227	Yes	Liu Shan, Xingcai, Zhao Yun, Zhuge Liang
5th Weapon: Xingcai		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 12: Battle of Jieting	228	Yes	Guan Xing, Jiang Wei, Yueying, Zhang Bao
5th Weapon: Yueying		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Rescue Ma Su and his allies before they get trapped.		Result: Unlocks Chapter 12H-X.
Chapter 12-X: Battle of Chencang	228~229	Yes	Guan Xing, Xingcai, Zhang Bao
5th Weapon: Guan Xing		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Ensure Zhang Bao's survival by avoiding the main entrance and uncovering the ambush.		Result: Prevents Zhang Bao's death cutscene from occurring.
Chapter 13: Battle of the Wuzhang Plains	234	No	Jiang Wei, Ma Dai, Wei Yan, Xingcai
5th Weapon: Ma Dai, Wei Yan		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Eliminate all enemy messengers.		Result: Extends the ending cutscene of the final battle.
Hypothetical Route
Chapter 10: Battle of Lukou	n/a	No	Guan Xing, Xingcai, Zhang Bao, Zhuge Liang
5th Weapon: Zhang Bao		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Lure Lu Xun into the central garrison and defeat him, then launch a pincer attack on Lu Meng.		Result: Causes Lu Xun and Lu Meng to appear as allies in Chapter 11.
Chapter 11: Ambush at Chang'an	n/a	Yes	Ma Chao, Pang Tong, Wei Yan, Xu Shu
5th Weapon: Ma Chao		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Defeat Xiahou Mao before Guo Jia appears.		Result: Unlocks Chapter 11-X.
Chapter 11-X: Pacification of Nanzhong	n/a	Yes	Bao Sanniang, Guan Ping, Guan Suo, Guan Yinping
5th Weapon: Bao Sanniang, Guan Ping		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Defeat Zhurong three times in a row.		Result: Causes Meng Huo and Zhurong to appear as allies in Chapter 12.
Chapter 12: Invasion of Luoyang	n/a	Yes	Guan Xing, Jiang Wei, Ma Dai, Zhang Bao
5th Weapon: Jiang Wei		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 13: Capture of Wei	n/a	Yes	Liu Bei, Liu Shan, Zhao Yun, Zhuge Liang
5th Weapon: Liu Shan		6th Weapon: None
Xtreme Legends Side Stories
Stage 1: Defeat Lu Bu	198	No	Guan Yu, Liu Bei, Zhang Fei
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Guan Yu, Liu Bei
Stage 2: Clash at Changban	n/a	No	Guan Ping, Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Guan Ping, Xu Shu (Free), Zhang Fei
Stage 3: Escape from Jiangdong	n/a	No	Liu Bei, Zhao Yun
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Pang Tong (Free), Wei Yan (Free), Zhao Yun
Stage 4: Defense of Mt. Dingjun	219	Yes	Fa Zheng, Xingcai, Zhao Yun
5th Weapon: Fa Zheng		6th Weapon: Xingcai, Zhang Bao (Free)
Hypothetical Condition: Win the battle while protecting Liu Bei from injuries.		Result: Unlocks Stage 5.
Stage 5: Revenge at Yiling	n/a	Yes	Fa Zheng, Guan Yinping, Liu Bei
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Fa Zheng, Guan Xing (Free), Ma Dai (Free)
Stage 6: Defense of Yong'an	n/a	No	Liu Shan, Xingcai, Yueying
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Jiang Wei (Free), Liu Shan, Yueying
Stage 7: Final Conflict at Wuzhang Plains	n/a	No	Guan Yu, Huang Zhong, Ma Chao
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Huang Zhong, Ma Chao, Zhuge Liang (Free)
Stage 8: Find Red Hare	n/a	Yes	Bao Sanniang, Guan Yinping, Xingcai
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Bao Sanniang, Guan Suo (Free), Guan Yinping

Stage	Year	Camp	Characters
Chapter 1: Pursuit at Wuzhang Plains	234	No	Sima Shi, Sima Yi, Sima Zhao, Zhang Chunhua
5th Weapon: Sima Yi		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 2: Battle of Xiangping	238	Yes	Sima Shi, Sima Yi, Sima Zhao, Wang Yuanji
Chapter 3: Battle of Mt. Xingshi	244	Yes	Jia Chong, Sima Shi, Sima Zhao, Zhang Chunhua
Chapter 4: Coup d'état	249	No	Sima Shi, Sima Yi, Sima Zhao, Zhang Chunhua
Hypothetical Condition: Defeat Cao Xun, Cao Xi, and He Yan before eliminating Cao Shuang.		Result: Unlocks Chapter 4-X.
Chapter 4-X: Xiahou Ba's Journey	249	Yes	Guo Huai, Sima Zhao, Wang Yuanji
5th Weapon: Guo Huai		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Defeat Jiang Wei quickly before he meets up with Xiahou Ba.		Result: Causes Xiahou Ba to be playable in Chapter 5 and appear in Chapter 8. Helps unlock hypothetical route.
Chapter 5: East Gates Battle	252	Yes	Sima Zhao, Wang Yuanji, Xiahou Ba, Zhuge Dan
Hypothetical Condition: Escort all allies to safety.		Result: Unlocks Chapter 5-X.
Chapter 5-X: Battle of New Hefei Castle	253	Yes	Guo Huai, Sima Shi, Zhuge Dan
5th Weapon: Zhuge Dan		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Defend all gates within the castle.		Result: Causes Zhuge Dan to be playable in Chapter 8 and appear in Chapter 8. Helps unlock hypothetical route.
Chapter 6: Battle of Mt. Tielong	253	Yes	Deng Ai, Jia Chong, Sima Zhao, Zhong Hui
Hypothetical Condition: Foil the assassination attempt on Guo Huai and save his life.		Result: Causes Guo Huai to to be playable in Chapter 7 and appear in Chapter 8. Helps unlock hypothetical route.
Chapter 7: Guanqiu Jian and Wen Qin's Rebellion	255	Yes	Deng Ai, Guo Huai, Jia Chong, Sima Shi
5th Weapon: Sima Shi		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Defeat Wen Qin and Wen Yang last.		Result: Causes Wen Yang to appear in Chapter 8 as an ally. Helps unlock hypothetical route.
Chapter 8: Battle of Xuchang	n/a	Yes	Jia Chong, Sima Zhao, Wang Yuanji, Zhuge Dan
Note: Talk to guard to begin historical route or speak with Wen Yang to open hypothetical route.
Historical Route
Chapter 9: Zhuge Dan's Rebellion	257~258	Yes	Jia Chong, Sima Zhao, Wang Yuanji, Zhong Hui
Chapter 10: Wei Emperor's Last Stand	260	No	Sima Zhao, Wang Yuanji, Zhong Hui
Chapter 11: Battle of Taoyang	262	Yes	Jia Chong, Sima Zhao, Zhong Hui
5th Weapon: Zhong Hui		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 12: Battle of Jiange	263	Yes	Deng Ai, Wang Yuanji, Wen Yang
5th Weapon: Deng Ai		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 13: Battle of Chengdu	263	Yes	Jia Chong, Sima Zhao, Wang Yuanji
5th Weapon: Sima Zhao		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Route
Chapter 9: Capture of Chengdu	n/a	Yes	Deng Ai, Guo Huai, Sima Shi, Xiahou Ba
5th Weapon: Xiahou Ba		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Defeat all enemy officers before subduing Liu Shan.		Result: Unlocks Chapter 9-X.
Chapter 9-X: Defeat the Rebels	n/a	No	Sima Yi, Zhang Chunhua
5th Weapon: Zhang Chunhua		6th Weapon: None
Hypothetical Condition: Finish the battle.		Result: Causes Zhong Hui to appear as an ally in Chapter 11.
Chapter 10: Battle of Jianye	n/a	Yes	Jia Chong, Sima Zhao, Wang Yuanji, Zhuge Dan
5th Weapon: Wang Yuanji		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 11: Defend Chengdu	n/a	No	Sima Shi, Wen Yang, Xiahou Ba
5th Weapon: Wen Yang		6th Weapon: None
Chapter 12: Final Conflict at Chibi	n/a	Yes	Jia Chong, Sima Shi, Sima Zhao, Wang Yuanji
5th Weapon: Jia Chong		6th Weapon: None
Xtreme Legends Side Stories
Stage 1: Riot at Luoyang	n/a	No	Sima Shi, Sima Zhao, Zhang Chunhua
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Sima Yi (Free), Zhang Chunhua
Stage 2: Defense of Shangyong	n/a	No	Deng Ai, Xiahou Ba, Zhong Hui
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Xiahou Ba, Zhong Hui
Stage 3: Defense of New Hefei Castle	n/a	No	Sima Zhao, Wang Yuanji, Zhuge Dan
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Guo Huai (Free), Zhuge Dan
Stage 4: Zhuge Dan's Secret Plan	n/a	No	Sima Zhao, Wang Yuanji, Zhong Hui
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Wang Yuanji
Stage 5: Escape from Chengdu	n/a	No	Deng Ai, Wen Yang
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Deng Ai, Wen Yang
Hypothetical Condition: Rescue Wen Hu and Deng Zhong.		Result: Unlocks Stage 6.
Stage 6: Pacification of Bashu	n/a	No	Jia Chong, Sima Zhao, Wang Yuanji
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Jia Chong
Hypothetical Condition: Gain the allegiance of every officer.		Result: Unlocks Stage 7.
Stage 7: Battle of Shangyong	n/a	Yes	Deng Ai, Jia Chong, Sima Zhao
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Sima Zhao
Stage 8: Seek the Secret Ingredients	n/a	Yes	Deng Ai, Jia Chong, Sima Zhao, Wang Yuanji
5th Weapon: None		6th Weapon: Sima Shi (Free)

Stage	Camp	Characters
Chapter 1: Ten Eunuchs' Rebellion	No	Lu Bu
Chapter 2: Getaway from Hulao Gate	Yes	Lu Bu, Zhang Liao
Hypothetical Condition: Rescue Hua Xiong.	Result: Causes Hua Xiong to appear in future battles. Helps unlock hypothetical route.
Chapter 3: Uprising at Chang'an	Yes	Diaochan, Lu Bu
5th Weapon: None	6th Weapon: Diaochan
Hypothetical Condition 1: Find Wang Yun and ensure his safety.	Result: Causes Liu Bei's forces to appear in Chapter 5. Helps unlock hypothetical route.
Hypothetical Condition 2: Tame all of the tigers.	Result: Unlocks Chapter 3-X.
Chapter 3-X: Battle of Changshan	Yes	Lu Bu, Zhang Liao
Hypothetical Condition: Rescue Yuan Shao's forces three times.	Result: Causes Yuan Shao's forces to appear in Chapter 5. Helps unlock hypothetical route.
Chapter 4: Capture of Puyang	Yes	Chen Gong, Lu Bu, Zhang Liao
5th Weapon: Chen Gong	6th Weapon: None
Chapter 5: Battle of Dingtao	Yes	Chen Gong, Lu Bu, Zhang Liao
Note: Talk to guard to begin historical route or speak with Hua Xiong to open hypothetical route.
Historical Route
Chapter 6: Assault on Xiapi	Yes	Chen Gong, Lu Lingqi, Zhang Liao
5th Weapon: Lu Lingqi	6th Weapon: None
Chapter 7: Battle of Shouchun	Yes	Chen Gong, Lu Lingqi, Zhang Liao
Hypothetical Condition: Successfully persuade Zhang Fei.	Result: Causes Yuan Shu's forces to appear in Chapter 9.
Chapter 8: Battle of Xiaopei	Yes	Chen Gong, Lu Bu, Lu Lingqi
5th Weapon: None	6th Weapon: Lu Lingqi
Chapter 9: Showdown at Xiapi	Yes	Chen Gong, Lu Bu, Zhang Liao
Hypothetical Route
Chapter 6: Invasion of Xu Province	Yes	Chen Gong, Diaochan, Lu Bu
Chapter 7: Assault on Wujun	Yes	Diaochan, Lu Bu, Zhang Liao
5th Weapon: None	6th Weapon: Zhang Liao
Chapter 8: Clash at Guandu	No	Chen Gong, Lu Bu, Zhang Liao
5th Weapon: None	6th Weapon: Chen Gong
Chapter 9: Recapture of Chang'an	Yes	Chen Gong, Diaochan, Lu Bu
5th Weapon: None	6th Weapon: Lu Bu

Stage	Characters
Stage 1: Yellow Turban Conflict	Zhang Jiao
5th Weapon: Zhang Jiao	6th Weapon: None
Unlock Method: Clear Shu Chapter 1: "Yellow Turban Rebellion".
Stage 2: Eliminate Dong Zhuo	Diaochan
5th Weapon: Diaochan	6th Weapon: None
Unlock Method: Clear Wei Chapter 2: "Battle of Hulao Gate".
Stage 3: Chase at Hulao Gate	Dong Zhuo
5th Weapon: Dong Zhuo	6th Weapon: None
Unlock Method: Clear Shu Chapter 2: "Battle of Hulao Gate".
Stage 4: Xiapi Defensive Battle	Lu Bu
5th Weapon: Lu Bu	6th Weapon: None
Unlock Method: Clear Wei Chapter 6-X: "Battle of Xiapi".
Stage 5: Skirmish at Guandu	Yuan Shao
5th Weapon: Yuan Shao	6th Weapon: None
Unlock Method: Clear Shu Chapter 3-X: "Disturbance at Guandu".
Stage 6: Nanzhong Rescue Mission	Zhurong
5th Weapon: Zhurong	6th Weapon: None
Unlock Method: Clear Shu Hypothetical Chapter 11-X: "Pacification of Nanzhong".
Stage 7: Phantoms of Xuchang	Zuo Ci
5th Weapon: Zuo Ci	6th Weapon: None
Unlock Method: Clear Wu Hypothetical Chapter 11: "Assault on Xuchang".
Stage 8: Rescue at Baidi Castle	Meng Huo
5th Weapon: Meng Huo	6th Weapon: None
Unlock Method: Clear Jin Hypothetical Chapter 9: "Capture of Chengdu".
Xtreme Legends Side Stories
Stage 1: Runan Rescue Mission	Zhang Jiao, Zuo Ci
5th Weapon: None	6th Weapon: Zhang Jiao, Zuo Ci
Unlock Method: Clear Shu Stage 1: "Defeat Lu Bu".
Stage 2: Final Conflict at Hulao Gate	Dong Zhuo
Unlock Method: Clear Lu Bu Chapter 2: "Escape from Hulao Gate".
Stage 3: Ultimate Warrior Competition	Dong Zhuo
5th Weapon: None	6th Weapon: Dong Zhuo
Unlock Method: Clear Lu Bu Chapter 3: "Uprising at Chang'an".
Stage 4: Melee at Chibi	Yuan Shao
Unlock Method: Clear Wu Stage 3: "Assault on Xu Province".
5th Weapon: None	6th Weapon: Zhenji (Free)
Stage 5: Nobility Face-off	Yuan Shao
5th Weapon: None	6th Weapon: Yuan Shao
Unlock Method: Clear Wei Stage 1: "Final Conflict at Guandu".
Stage 6: Protect the Animals	Meng Huo, Zhurong
5th Weapon: None	6th Weapon: Meng Huo, Zhurong
Unlock Method: Clear Other Stage 2: "Final Conflict at Hulao Gate".