The generic officers can be played in every Empires installment in the series.
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Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires
Sword (ruler)
- R3: Taunts and covers the user in electricity to stun enemies within range. Aura may change color to match the user's chosen side.
Ground Moveset
: The user fires an elemental shot from his free palm which can power up to three or five shots at once with an orb equipped. Inflicts fall-over state on grounded targets, and inflicts crashing knockback on airborne opponents. Elemental shots cannot pierce through any units.
, : The user stands up straight and swings his sword upwards. Shares this move with Liu Bei and Sun Quan.- , , : A quick two-handed slash to the right that stuns.
- , , , : Slashes forward inward then outward in a double slash manner. Shares this move with Sun Quan.
- , , , , , (): A wide upward slash, and can meteor slash if is tapped again Shares this move with Yuan Shao.
- , , , , , : The user slashes to the left, emitting a wave effect. Shares this move with Yuan Shao.
- , , , , , : An outward slash, inward slash, than a wide slash to the right, an upward whipping slash, outward swat, then a inward reap. Shares N4 to N6 with Yuan Shao.
: The user swings his sword from side to side while advancing and ends the sequence with a sword slash forward that's slightly smaller than Yuan Shao's.
, : Downwards swipe, hitting more towards his left. Shares this move with Sun Jian and Yuan Shao.- , : Lands on the ground with a quake from a sword plant. Shares this move with Sun Jian and Sun Quan.
- Dashing : An inward slash while rushing to a stop.
- R1, : Shoots a normal arrow.
- R1, : Shoots a paralyzing bolt.
- R1, : Unleashes a barrage of arrows.
- L1, : Counterattacks with C4.
Horse Moveset
- : The user leans to each side, and swings his weapon.
- , , , , , : Three attacks to the right side, three to the left.
- : Repeating swings to all sides until the Musou gauge empties.
Sword (warrior)
- R3: Taunts and covers the user in electricity to stun enemies within range. Aura may change color in to match the user's chosen side.
Ground Moveset
- : A backlean to a sudden forward outward slash.
- , : An upward turning slash with an inward scoop motion. Shares this move with Xiahou Yuan and Huang Zhong.
- , , : An inward rushing-tap slash that stuns.
- , , , : Turns around and swings downwards. Loses its crashing effect if used on a juggled target. Shares this move with Xiahou Yuan and Huang Zhong.
- , , , , , (): Upward hook with his sword; tapping adds a spinning knockdown slash. Unlike most C5 finishers, this can make the target crash into foes below like most C4 attacks. Shares this move with Huang Zhong.
- , , , , , : Throws two spinning slashes that knock back and sends out a horizontal cutting wave for each slash. Can juggle the foes the second wave with the first one with proper aiming. Shares this move with Huang Zhong
- , , , , , : An inward swiping cut, outward slash, stab, then a non-turning downward swipe to the right similar to C4. After that, does an inward slash then an outward slash finish. Shares N4 to N6 with Huang Zhong.
- : A series of jumping revolutions. With the last one being a powerful inward slash from a spinning jump. Shares this move with Xiahou Yuan.
- , : Swipes the sword inward in mid-air. Shares this move with Xiahou Yuan and Huang Zhong.
- , : Stabs the blade to the ground for a quake. Shares this move with Xiahou Yuan, Gan Ning and Huang Zhong.
- Dashing : Stabs forward in a fast slide. Stuns foes. Shares this move with Huang Zhong.
- R1, : Shoots a normal arrow.
- R1, : Shoots a paralyzing bolt.
- R1, : Unleashes a barrage of arrows.
- L1, : Counterattacks with C4.
Horse Moveset
- : The user leans to each side, and swings his weapon.
- , , , , , : Three attacks to the right side, three to the left.
- : Repeating swings to all sides until the Musou gauge empties.
Spear
- R3: Taunts and covers the user in electricity to stun enemies within range. Aura may change color to match the user's chosen side.
Ground Moveset
- : Delayed forward charge with the spear.
- , : The user turns around and brings his spear upwards to the right. Shares this move with Ma Chao.
- , , : A twirl followed by a downward stunning slash.
- , , , : Turns around once and thrusts spear forward. Shares this move with Ma Chao.
- , , , , , (): Forces the spear's blunt end upwards in a turn; pressing again will cause the user to finish with a meteor slash. Shares this move with Jiang Wei.
- , , , , , : An upward slash that sends a vertical cutting wave forward. The wave travels slightly above the ground level, and unlike others it does not produce crashing knockback, but a small spiraling launch. Shares this move with Jiang Wei.
- , , , , , : Back-thrusts his spear upward diagonally, then back bashes behind the other way with his shaft, swings outward while turning to front with the left, does an outward right-handed swing, an inward sweeping strike, then a low-position outward sweeping slash. Shares N4 to N6 with Jiang Wei, but uses Ma Chao's finishing N4 when using the first-tier weapon.
- : Spins while holding spear angled down as the user twirls it for each spin. Shares this move with Jiang Wei, except enemies fly away when hit.
- , : The user jumps into a somersaulting attack with the blunt end of his spear. Shares this move with Ma Chao.
- , : Plants the spear into the ground. Shares this move with Ma Chao and Jiang Wei.
- Dashing : A whole double-armed swing to the left while skidding. Shares this move with Jiang Wei.
- R1, : Shoots a normal arrow.
- R1, : Shoots a paralyzing bolt.
- R1, : Unleashes a barrage of arrows.
- L1, : Counterattacks with C4.
Horse Moveset
- : The user leans to each side, and swings his weapon.
- , , , , , : Three attacks to the right side, three to the left.
- : Repeating swings to all sides until the Musou gauge empties.
Pike
- R3: Taunts and covers the user in electricity to stun enemies within range. Aura may change color to match the user's chosen side.
Ground Moveset
- : A backward left-handed swing with shaft end of weapon.
- , : Knocks opponent airborne with an upward scooping swing after a turn. Shares this move with Zhang Liao.
- , , : A leaping forward slam-chop that stuns foes.
- , , , : Spinning attack with both sides of the weapon to the left. Shares this move with Lu Meng.
- , , , , , (): An upward slash from a kneeling position, then if is tapped again, the user finishes it with a clearing meteor slash to the left just after jumping after his target. Shares this move with Lu Meng.
- , , , , , : Stabs the ground and creates a quake. Shares this move with Lu Meng.
- , , , , , : Inward right slash, bashing left outward slash, backward shaft end jab, turning leftward slash, rightward slash in kneeling position, then a finishing inward slash. Shares N4 to N6 with Lu Meng, but uses Zhang Liao's finishing N4 when using the first-tier weapon.
- : Left and right succession blows with both ends of the pike, then stabs forward and does a clearing inward butt-end strike as the finisher. Shares this move with Lu Meng.
- , : A swipe downward to the left. Shares this move with Zhang Liao.
- , : Stabs the ground with the pike for a falling quake. Shares this move with Zhang Liao and Lu Meng.
- Dashing : Holds the weapon horizontally and bashes it forward as he comes to a stop.
- R1, : Shoots a normal arrow.
- R1, : Shoots a paralyzing bolt.
- R1, : Unleashes a barrage of arrows.
- L1, : Counterattacks with C4.
Horse Moveset
- : The user leans to each side, and swings his weapon.
- , , , , , : Three attacks to the right side, three to the left.
- : Repeating swings to all sides until the Musou gauge empties.
Dynasty Warrios 5: Empires
Removes taunting from the previous game. Remains the same with the following additions/changes:
Sword (ruler)
Ground Moveset
- : A delayed spinning slash forward. Shares this move with Sun Jian, except no knockback.
- , : Hopping uplifting slash. Shares this move with Sun Jian, Yuan Shao and Dong Zhuo.
- , , , (), (): A quick series of left-to-right upward slashes ending with a horizontal slash that stuns. Shares this move with Liu Bei.
- , , , : Turns his back to the enemies and thrusts the sword behind him, inflicting crashing knockback. Shares this move with Sun Jian and Dong Zhuo.
- , , , , : Same as before, but doesn't have the follow up meteor slash.
- , , , , , : Same as before, but the finishing N4, N5 and N6 lacks knockback.
- : Same as before, but now uses Yuan Shao's finishing slash, except no knockback.
- (True): Same as original Musou, but with fire element.
- , : Overhead vertical slice. Shares this move with Liu Bei, Sun Quan and Dong Zhuo.
- , : Turns once in midair while stationary and performs a quick double slash attack (inward, then outward). The second one fires a sonicboom. Shares this move with Liu Bei.
- Dashing : Simple cut directed to the left that brings him to a stop. Shares this move with Liu Bei and Sun Jian, except no knockback.
Sword (warrior)
Ground Moveset
- : Same as before, except no knockback.
- , , , (), (): Firmly planting the user's feet in the ground with each lunge, slashes forward with the sword, alternating directions each time. The last strike is wide inward clearing slash that stuns. Shares this move with Xiahou Yuan.
- , , , , : Same as before, but doesn't have the follow up aerial spin attack.
- , , , , , : Same as before but no longer adds effects to the attacks, making it a purely physical attack. First hit now juggles. Shares this move with Huang Zhong.
- , , , , , : Same as before, but the finishing N4 and N5 lacks knockback.
- : Same as before, except no knockback.
- (True): Same as original Musou, but with fire element.
- , : Flips once and slam-smashes to the ground, creating a ground flashing quake. This move is borrowed from Sun Quan.
- Dashing : A dashing knee attack. Shares this move with Xiahou Yuan and Gan Ning, except doesn't stun enemies.
Spear
Ground Moveset
- : Same as before, except no knockack.
- , , , (), (): Slices forwards while reversing with the blunt end rapidly, and ends with a spin with the spear that stuns. Shares this move with Jiang Wei.
- , , , , : Same as before, but doesn't have the follow up meteor slash.
- , , , , , : Dashes forwards to stab opponent, then turns around and makes a huge slash after a braking leap. Shares this move with Jiang Wei.
- , , , , , : Same as before, but the finishing N4 and N5 lacks knockback.
- : Same as before, except no knockback.
- (True): Same as original Musou, but with fire element.
- , : User flips forward into position, followed by multiple thrusts downward while hovering in the air finishing with an inward swipe. Shares this move with Jiang Wei.
- Dashing : Twirls the spear forward. Shares this move with Ma Chao, except no knockback.
Pike
Ground Moveset
- : Same as before, except no knockack.
- , , , (), (): Left and right diagonal swings with both the front and butt end of the pike that ends with a wide attack. Shares this move with Lu Meng.
- , , , , : Same as before, but doesn't have the follow up meteor slash.
- , , , , , : Jumps for a wide turning slash. Shares this move with Lu Meng.
- , , , , , : Same as before, but the finishing N4 and N5 lacks knockback.
- : Same as before, except no knockback.
- (True): Same as original Musou, but with fire element.
- , : Flips in the air before slamming the weapon's spear end into the ground for a ground-flashing quake. Shares this move with Lu Meng.
- Dashing : Covers for a bit then slashes outward 180 degrees into a braking stop. Shares this move with Zhang Liao, except doesn't trip enemies.
Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires
Generics are given their own Musous and EX attacks due to becoming playable, and are available for Edit Mode.
Sword
- EX Attack: , , , , (): Slice through the air sending shockwaves toward the enemy.
- Musou - Crossroads (叉斬): : Slice the air in the shape of a cross, creating a large shockwave in the process.
Spear
- EX Attack: , , , (): Quickly charge forward while unleashing multiple strikes.
- Musou - Blind Rage (百穴): : Stabs spear ferociously in front of the opponent several times, ending the attack with a forceful thrust.
Iron Fan
- EX Attack: , , , (): Attacks an enemy in front of the user, creating a strong wind.
- Musou - Chi Blast (花鳥): : Hits surrounding enemies with chi-imbued fan thrown clockwise.
Club
- EX Attack: , , (): Brutally strikes at the enemy.
- Musou - Grand Fissure (土叩): : Slams the ground fiercely, severely damaging enemies nearby.
Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires
Gan Ji's generic Talisman Cards Musou and Rage Attack are only available for Edit Characters due to him not being in the game.
Sword
- Rage Attack: Inflicts wide sweeping slashes back and forth during the initial phase of the attack, then unleashes a shockwave to knock surviving foes away. After accumulating enough hits, the user performs multiple round slashes while dashing forward before ending the melee with vacillating swipes.
Spear
- Rage Attack: Swings spear back and forth at a wide angle, then finishes the assault by twirling weapon upward and throwing it with enough force to generate a large shockwave. Should the user gain enough hits, the attack will turn into a series of fast-paced thrusts followed by several frontal stabs.
Great Sword
- EX Attack: Same as Guan Ping's.
- Musou - Steel Slicer (剛断): : Drives sword into the ground to produce a powerful shockwave.
- Rage Attack: During the initial phase of this attack, the user does multiple round swings from lower right to upper left before unleashing a massive shockwave. The extended version changes the swings into short but quick slashes to the lower left followed by an electrifying whirlwind.
Throwing Knives
- EX Attack: Same as Wang Yuanji's.
- Musou - Thousand Throws (千投陣): : Throws chi-imbued knives directly at the enemy in a fan formation.
- Rage Attack: Hurls a row of knives imbued with energy before tossing more of them at all directions. The extended version has the user throw them at a full radius followed by a more concentrated barrage near the attack's end.
Talismans Cards
- Musou - Flowing Talismans (流符): : Juggles enemies with cards traveling in a looping motion, then sends each one down on the ground to devastate more victims.
- Rage Attack: Performs multiple diagonal slashes to the upper left while walking leisurely, then unleashes a powerful shockwave to knock surviving opponents away. If the user has enough hits to unlock the extended version, they will start running forward and mow down enemies with turbulent energy accompanied by horizontal spinning slices near the end of the attack.