High Thrust: : Thrusts forward at a slanted angle.
Rising Blade: 🡾 + : Delivers a rising slash done while standing up.
Mid Thrust: 🡾 + : Delivers a short thrust at mid level.
Low Slash: 🡻 + : Does a side swing while crouching.
Low Thrust: 🡻 + : Lands a frontal stab done in a crouching position. Also causes Guan Yu to move slightly forward.
Reverse Back Swipe: Facing Away or : Does a spin slash from behind.
Reverse Back Low Swipe: Facing Away 🡻 + or : Performs a circular slash while crouching and facing away from the opponent.
Leaping Justice: 🡹 + or : Jumps forward and performs a wide overhead slash. Also hits fallen enemies.
Judgment Day (剛斬天驚; lit. "Strong Slash Heaven Shock"): Near Opponent + : Grabs an opponent by the head and tosses them into the air, then unleashes an arcing slash upon their descent.
Combo Attacks
Double Slash (連霸; lit. "Chain Supreme"): : Inflicts a side swing followed by another one done at a slightly lower altitude.
Justice Slash (連霸圓陣; lit. "Chain Supreme Round Array"): ⸨Holding 🡸⸩: Extends Double Slash by switching to the Hand of Justice stance.
Crescent Slash (連霸神圓陣; lit. "Chain Supreme God Round Array"): ⸨🡻 + ⸩⸨Holding 🡸⸩: Delivers a horizontal slice followed by a circular strike, then reprises the combo motions of Justice Slash.
Flash Attack (雷擊閃; lit. "Thunder Strike Flash"): : Does a short stab and a wide overhead swing.
Circle of Light (赤烈崩林; lit. "Red Violent Crumbling Forest"): ⸨🡺 + ⸩: Slashes sideways back and forth with the first slash causing Guan Yu to step forth and the second one having him move back.
Hand of Justice (青龍圓陣; lit. "Azure Dragon Round Array"): Holding 🡸 + : Performs a stance in which Guan Yu holds his crescent blade up vertically. The stance replenishes the rage meter and lasts so long as the player holds the directional button input.
Immortal Dance (鬥龍雷擊霸; lit. "Fighting Dragon Thunder Strike Supreme"): ⸨Holding 🡸 + ⸩: Extends Hand of Justice by including a rising circular slash, a horizontal swing, a frontal thrust, and a potent side swing.
Hand of God (鬥龍搖山霸; lit. "Fighting Dragon Shaking Mountain Supreme"): Holding 🡸 + ⸨🡿 + ⸩⸨🡿 + ⸩⸨🡿 + ⸩: Extends Hand of Justice by including three twirling circular slashes done in an angle followed by two short thrusts and an arcing smack.
Divine Vengeance (青龍岩斬破; lit. "Azure Dragon Rock Slash Blast"): 🡻 🡾 🡺 : Launches an overhead slash while taking one step forward.
Leg Sweep (龍尾掃擊; lit. "Dragon Tail Brush Strike"): 🡻 🡿 🡸 : Attacks opponent with a low sweeping slash. Also hits fallen enemies.
Catapult Lunge (青龍天翔; lit. "Azure Dragon Heaven Soar"): 🡺 🡻 🡾 : Unleashes a quick but brutal swing to send the opponent airborne.
Musou Attacks
Musou Slash Attack: 🡻 🡾 🡺 + : Unleashes a rising slash, a circular swipe leading up to an overhead twirl, then a frontal strike done at a downward angle.
True Musou Slash Attack: Low Health + 🡻 🡾 🡺 + : Performs a more powerful variation of the Musou Slash combo that includes a quick side swipe and an arcing slam for good measure.
Musou Thrust Attack: 🡻 🡾 🡺 + : Launches a thrust aimed at a slightly high angle, a short gut stab, and another long thrust.
True Musou Thrust Attack: Low Health + 🡻 🡾 🡺 + : Performs a more powerful variation of the Musou Thrust combo that includes two more straightforward stabs.
Maneuvers
Block Slash: : Raises weapon up slightly to block incoming slash attacks.
Block Thrust: : Positions weapon vertically to the front in order to repel thrust attacks.
Sidestep: + : Leans away from an incoming attack.
Back Away: 🡸 🡸: Quickly backs away from an opponent.
Charge Attack 1: : Covers self up momentarily before unleashing a round one-handed slash attack to the right. Breaks the enemy's guard.
Charge Attack 2: : Performs a back swinging uppercut swipe towards the left. Launches juggled foes a small distance upward rather than straight up.
Charge Attack 3: : Does a downward chop that dizzies foes.
Charge Attack 4: : Performs a wide spinning slash that knocks away enemies. Similar in motion to the first charge.
Normal Attack: : Delivers a broad slash towards the right, another slash to the other direction, a frontal stab, and a forceful backward swipe directed towards the left.
Musou Attacks
Musou Attack: : Unleashes a series of wide spin slashes, finishing it up with a fierce horizontal swipe that sends opponents flying back at a great distance.
Auxiliary Attacks
Dash Attack: Dashing + : Lands a round swipe towards the right while stopping momentarily.
Jump Attack: : Swipes weapon to the right at a downward angle while in mid-air.
Counter Attack: L1 + : Knocks down attacking foe with a quick spin slash done clockwise.
Horse Attacks
Horse Charge Attack: : Lands a charged slash to the right and left. Can be performed while in the middle of doing the normal horse attack string.
Horse Normal Attack: : Delivers several arcing swings to both sides of horse in alternating order.
Horse Musou Attack: : Unleashes Musou-powered slashes to the right and left while riding horse.
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
Guan Yu is a powerhouse character whose sluggishness may put off players who prefer faster characters. However, his strength and reach are among the best.
Charge Attack 1: : Covers self up momentarily before unleashing a round one-handed slash attack to the right. Breaks the enemy's guard.
Charge Attack 2: : Performs a back swinging uppercut swipe towards the left.
Charge Attack 3: : Does a downward chop that dizzies foes.
Charge Attack 4: : Performs a wide spinning slash that knocks away enemies. Similar in motion to the first charge.
Charge Attack 5: : Launches foes even higher into the air with a scooping strike. Upon hitting an enemy, the attack can be further extended with a downward slash done in mid-air by tapping again. Inflicts lightning elemental damage if Guan Yu is equipped with his fourth weapon.
Charge Attack 6: : Unleashes a wide slash towards the left, sending out a long-ranged shockwave-effect-slash that knocks surrounding enemies away to disperse crowds.
Normal Attack 1: : Delivers a broad slash towards the right, another slash to the other direction, a frontal stab, and a forceful backward swipe directed towards the left.
Normal Attack 2: : Similar to the first normal attack string, but includes an overhead slice.
Normal Attack 3: : Similar to the second normal attack string, but adds a full degree spin slash done clockwise.
Musou Attacks
Musou Attack: : Unleashes a series of wide spin slashes, finishing it up with a fierce horizontal swipe that sends opponents flying back at a great distance.
True Musou Attack: Low Health + : Similar to the normal Musou animation, but adds several spin slashes done rapidly to finish the assault.
Auxiliary Attacks
Dash Attack: Dashing + : Lands a round swipe towards the right while stopping momentarily.
Jump Attack: : Swipes weapon to the right at a downward angle while in mid-air.
Power Guard: L1 + : Pushes an attacking enemy back to create some distance from them.
Horse Attacks
Horse Charge Attack: : Lands a charged slash to the right and left. Can be performed while in the middle of doing the normal horse attack string.
Horse Normal Attack: : Delivers several arcing swings to both sides of horse in alternating order.
Horse Musou Attack: : Unleashes Musou-powered slashes to the right and left while riding horse.
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
The third game gives Guan Yu new moves that both improve his attack range and utility, turning him into an above average character capable of taking down enemy crowds with ease. His slow mobility can be remedied with fast mounts like Red Hare.
Charge Attack 1: : Performs a leaping dash while twirling blade around like a baton, sending foes flying along the way.
Charge Attack 2: : Performs a back swinging uppercut swipe towards the left.
Charge Attack 3: : Unleashes a barrage of upward swings to the right and left. The combo ends with one last rightward swipe that staggers foes in place. Tap repeatedly for additional hits.
Charge Attack 4: : Performs a wide spinning slash that knocks away enemies.
Charge Attack 5: : Launches foes even higher into the air with a scooping strike. Upon hitting an enemy, the attack can be further extended with a downward slash done in mid-air by tapping again.
Charge Attack 6: : Unleashes a wide slash towards the left, sending out a long-ranged shockwave-effect-slash that knocks surrounding enemies away to disperse crowds.
Normal Attack 1: : Delivers a broad slash towards the right, another slash to the other direction, a frontal stab, and a forceful backward swipe directed towards the left.
Normal Attack 2: : Similar to the first normal attack string, but includes an overhead slice.
Normal Attack 3: : Similar to the second normal attack string, but adds a full degree spin slash done clockwise.
Musou Attacks
Musou Attack: : Unleashes a series of wide spin slashes, finishing it up with a fierce horizontal swipe that sends opponents flying back at a great distance.
True Musou Attack: Low Health + : Similar to the normal Musou animation, but adds several spin slashes done rapidly to finish the assault.
Auxiliary Attacks
Dash Attack: Dashing + : Lands a round swipe towards the right while stopping momentarily.
Jump Attack: : Swipes weapon to the right at a downward angle while in mid-air.
Jump Charge: : Flips high up into the air and drives blade on the ground, causing a tremor to erupt.
Parry: L1 + : Instantly performs the fourth charge attack to counter incoming blows.
Announcement: R3: Taunts nearby foes while emitting sparks of teal-colored lightning, breaking through their guard and staggering them momentarily. Aura may change color in Free Mode to match the user's chosen side.
Horse Attacks
Horse Charge Attack: : Lands a charged slash to the right and left. Can be performed while in the middle of doing the normal horse attack string.
Horse Normal Attack: : Delivers several arcing swings to both sides of horse in alternating order.
Horse Musou Attack: : Unleashes Musou-powered slashes to the right and left while riding horse.
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
Guan Yu gains an additional skill in this title.
Weapon Type: Spear
Skill - Rally: Temporarily increases the attack power of the entire allied force.
Dynasty Warriors (PSP)
Guan Yu gains additional abilities and traits in this title.
Ability - Iron Man: Fully revives a defeated sub-officer right after winning an area battle.
Boost - Enlarge: Increases the player's weapon attack range by 150%.
Skill - Electric Spell: Imbues all of the player's attacks with the lightning element for 15 seconds.
Dynasty Warriors Advance
Guan Yu normally fights using the crescent blade in this title, though he also capable of performing his moveset with halberds and pikes.
Main Attacks
Charge Attack 1: A: Lands a charging thrust forward.
Charge Attack 2: BA: Does an ascending slash that dizzies foes momentarily. Effective against bowmen.
Charge Attack 3: BBA: Unleashes an ascending swipe, a short stab, a round slash to the front, and another upward strike. If the Chain power-up has been enhanced once, then a spin slash will be added at the end of the combo. Tap B repeatedly for additional hits. Effective against spearmen.
Charge Attack 4: BBBA: Performs a rotating slash attack. Enhancing the Reach power-up twice will have Guan Yu do three rotating slashes in a row. Effective against swordsmen.
Normal Attack: BBB: Delivers a swing to the right, another to the left, and an overhead slice towards the front. Can be cycled up to 9 hits depending on the weapon's overall stats.
Musou Attack: L + A: Guan Yu launches several Musou-infused strikes to devastate surrounding enemies. The hit motions for this attack include three spin slashes, a wider version of his normal attack string, three alternating swings done back and forth, and one last spin attack.
Sub-Officer Skill - Matsukaze: Starts missions mounted on Matsukaze. Only applies to outdoor missions.
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, Guan Yu's charge attacks will be imbued with the lightning element by default. He uses the same element as an enemy in Advance.
Charge Attack 1: : Performs a leaping dash while twirling blade around like a baton, sending foes flying along the way. Cannot activate elemental effects provided by orbs.
Charge Attack 2: : Performs a back swinging uppercut swipe towards the left. Cannot activate elemental effects provided by orbs.
Charge Attack 3: : Unleashes a barrage of upward swings to the right and left. The combo ends with one last rightward swipe that staggers foes in place.
Charge Attack 4: : Performs a wide spinning slash that knocks away enemies.
Charge Attack 5: : Launches opponents high up in the air by producing a whirlwind via twirl.
Charge Attack 6: : Unleashes a wide slash towards the left, sending out a radial shockwave that knocks surrounding enemies away. Unlike in the last game, the slash itself no longer has a hitbox, being changed to a mere grounded-shockwave attack.
Normal Attack 1: : Delivers a broad slash towards the right, another slash to the other direction, a frontal stab, and a forceful backward swipe directed towards the left.
Normal Attack 2: : Similar to the first normal attack string, but includes an overhead slice.
Normal Attack 3: : Similar to the second normal attack string, but adds a full degree spin slash done clockwise.
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 a series of wide spin slashes, finishing it up with a fierce horizontal swipe that sends opponents flying back at a great distance.
True Musou Attack: Low Health + : Similar to the normal Musou animation, but ends the attack by spinning the crescent blade overhead to generate a wide updraft of wind. Foes caught within range of it are flung high up into the air, leaving them vulnerable for juggling.
Auxiliary Attacks
Dash Attack: Dashing + : Lands a round swipe towards the right while stopping momentarily.
Jump Attack: : Swipes weapon to the right at a downward angle while in mid-air.
Jump Charge: : Performs a frontal swing towards the right, then ends the move with a ground slam.
Parry: L1 + : Instantly performs the fourth charge attack to counter incoming blows.
Horse Attacks
Horse Charge Attack: : Lands a charged slash to the right and left. Can be performed while in the middle of doing the normal horse attack string.
Horse Normal Attack: : Delivers several arcing swings to both sides of horse in alternating order.
Horse Musou Attack: : Unleashes Musou-powered slashes to the right and left while riding horse.
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 - Seal Power-Up: Gives the party unlimited Musou for 10 seconds. Occurs randomly.
Destiny Mode Skills
Favored Action: Rallying Troops
Taught Skill Type: Archery
Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires
Guan Yu gains additional abilities and traits in this title.
Weapon Type: Spear
Skill - Rush: Focuses on defeating nearby enemy officers.
Proposed Policy 1 - Upgrade+: Greatly improves the quality of an item, increasing its level by 4 to 6.
Proposed Policy 2 - Surrender: Demands another force to surrender. If successful, the player will automatically capture both the surrendering force's territory and its officers.
Proposed Policy 3 - Demoralize: Fully decreases the morale of all enemy units temporarily regardless of the player's supply lines.
Dynasty Warriors: Online
Although Guan Yu'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 Commerce
Battle Bonus: +7 to Attack
Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2
Guan Yu gains additional abilities and traits in this title.
Modified Attacks
Charge Attack 1: : Now inflicts automatic fire elemental damage, and also is unblockable.
Ability - Musou Max: Restores the party's Musou gauge.
Support Skill 1 - Firmness: Enables the player to be flinched less by enemy attacks.
Support Skill 2 - True Musou: Enables the player to perform a True Musou attack without being in critical condition.
Charge Attack 1: : Performs a leaping dash while twirling blade around with fire shrouding it, sending foes flying while setting them ablaze. It cannot also be guarded against, improving its overall usefulness in setting up combos.
Obstacle Effect 1 - Freeze: Freezes all enemy troops, halting their movements temporarily. Only available to obstacle card version.
Obstacle Effect 2 - Great Freeze: Freezes all enemy troops, greatly halting their movements temporarily. Only available to rare card version.
Obstacle Effect 3 - Drain Musou: Depletes the opponent's Musou and adds it to the player's own.
Main Attacks
Normal Attack: Commands Red Hare to dash forward while enshrouded in red bursts of energy, knocking down targets in the way.
Strong Attack: Performs a series ot twirling slashes that generate a red-colored cyclone while remaining still on horseback. Hits players multiple times and sends them flying.
Warriors Orochi
Evolution Attack becomes a full natural part of his basic attack string and loses the first-person bow moveset. Gains a new ability.
Modified Attacks
Charge Attack 1: : Akin to the PSP title of DW Vol. 2, it inflicts automatic fire elemental damage, and also is unblockable.
Charge Attack 2: : Functions similarly to its base game incarnation, but can break through the enemy's guard. No longer activates elements in the sequel unless wielding a weapon with the Almighty skill.
Charge Attack 6: : Functions similarly to its base game incarnation, but can no longer inflict elemental damage. This has been rectified in the sequel.
New Attacks
Special Attack/Type Action: R1 (Sure-Killing Art): Leaps up in a turning-motion to slam-slash the ground hard, creating a gleaming ripple that burns foes with fire damage. At the same time, Guan Yu is enshrouded with an aura that temporarily increases his attack power and attack speed for about 30 seconds, with the former effect being dependent on his teammates' own current health. Consumes 60 Musou points. The sequel nerfs this attack by reducing its damage output and lessening the buff's duration time.
Hyper Armor: Cannot be flinched with normal attacks while grounded, but does not reduce damage taken.
Team Abilities
Ability 1 - Potence: Increases the team's attack.
Ability 2 - Cavalier: Increases the team's attack and defense while mounted.
Ability 3 - Vitality: Increases the team's life.
Ability 4 - Power: Increases attack of Power-type characters.
Warriors Orochi 2
Team Attacks
Assist Attack: Counter + L1 + or : Guan Yu performs his fourth charge attack to assist a teammate. Consumes a portion of Musou.
Triple Attack 1: Low Health + L2 + R2 + : Quickly sends out a violent gust of air forward.
Triple Attack 2: Low Health + L2 + R2 + : Causes strong gales to rise from the ground.
Triple Attack 3: Low Health + L2 + R2 + : Spins weapon around to unleash a strong pillar of wind rising from above.
Triple Attack Finisher: Guan Yu unleashes several twirling slashes done back and forth before ending the coordinated assault with an overhead slice. 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 + : If paired up with Liu Bei and Zhang Fei, Guan Yu will perform a coordinated attack with them to slaughter surrounding enemies. He contributes to the assault by sending out strong wind currents while creating an energy link connecting him to his brothers. Once the link forms into an electric triangle, the brothers generate a bright green pillar of electricity that ravages the area around them.
Strategy - Face Off: Reduces overall damage inflicted upon all allied forces.
Fighting Style
When controlled by the AI in Dynasty Warriors 5, most of Guan Yu's charge attacks will be imbued with the light element by default.
This version of Guan Yu excels in taking down enemy officers with Warriors Orochi boosting this aspect by making him a power-type character with a devastating unique attack.
Renbu String 1: Does two diagonal slices to the upper left and upper right, then follows them up with two slashes to the lower left.
Renbu String 2: Similar to the first Renbu string, but delivers four more swings done back and forth while turning before the second half of the extended chain.
Renbu String 3: Similar to the second Renbu string, but adds a frontal strike and an overhead chop.
Renbu String Infinite: Similar to the third Renbu string, but includes six angular spin slashes done counterclockwise.
Renbu String 1: Launches two angled swings done back and forth.
Renbu String 2: Similar to the first Renbu string, but includes another wide swing while turning.
Renbu String 3: Similar to the second Renbu string, but adds a powerful diagonal strike to the lower left.
Renbu String Infinite: Similar to the third Renbu string, but adds a fierce swing that generates a powerful burst of energy to clear away enemy crowds.
Charge Attack: Holding : Launches a turning swipe to the front. Upon gaining higher Renbu levels, Guan Yu will automatically generate a radial energy burst while performing the move.
Musou Attacks
Musou Attack: : Does an empowered version of the first to third Renbu string repeatedly, then ends the barrage by rotating weapon clockwise while stepping forward. Guan Yu then poses with his free hand outstretched as a sudden burst of energy radiates from him to clear away surviving enemies.
True Musou Attack: Low Health + : Similar to the regular Musou attack, but adds the fire attribute to each hit.
Auxiliary Attacks
Dash Attack: Dashing + : Does a short swing towards the right with blunt end of weapon.
Dash Charge: Dashing + : Runs a few steps quicker to deliver a powerful round swing to the left.
Jump Attack: : Lands a swipe directed downward while leaping in the air.
Jump Charge: : Rises slightly upward while in mid-air and does a vertical slicing motion upon landing, sending out a mobile shockwave traveling forth at a considerable distance.
Evasion: R1: Rolls down while holding weapon horizontally to evade 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 + : Quickly impales an opponent. Upon connecting the attack successfully, Guan Yu will drive his blade forward with a few steps before swinging it to the lower right and knocking the victim down.
Grapple Charge: L1 + : Holds blade upright and does a diagonal slice directed downward to the rear. If it connects, Guan Yu will quickly smack his blade against the target's side to lift them up before hurling them from behind.
Counter Attack: Counter + L1 + : Does a frontal smack to neutralize an enemy's attacks.
Counter Charge: Counter + L1 + : Knocks attacking foes away with a quick spinning slash.
Deadlock Attack: Deadlock + : Upon winning a deadlock, Guan Yu will deliver two swings to both sides of his opponent's torso before slicing at their legs to further unbalance them.
Horse Attacks
Horse Charge Attack: : Does an anticipated swipe towards the right. Can be performed while in the middle of doing the normal horse attack string.
Horse Normal Attack: : Lands multiple quick swings to the right while riding horse. The number of hits can be increased by filling up the Renbu gauge.
Horse Musou Attack: : Unleashes several strong swings to the right while on horseback, ending the assault with one powerful swipe.
Officer Skills
Ward: Doubles defense power for 30 seconds when knocked down and near death.
Sprint: Increases movement speed temporarily by running continuously.
Wardrums: Makes it easier to improve the morale of allies while increasing its effect on them.
Horsemanship: Increases overall abilities of current horse.
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.
Bag: Allows character to carry up to 3 tomes while making them appear much more frequently.
Tome Skills
Stamina: Increases the duration of special move.
Rage: Increases damage inflicted by Swift Attack and makes it harder for enemies to interrupt combos.
Wild Rage: Greatly increases damage inflicted by Swift Attack and makes it even harder for enemies to interrupt combos.
Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires
Guan Yu gains additional abilities and traits in this title.
Special 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. Guan Yu holds his weapon diagonally in front of him for the duration of the move.
True Speed Attack: True Speed + : Lands diagonal swings done back and forth.
True Speed Charge: True Speed + : Performs a wide sweeping slash before stopping briefly.
Officer Card - Lord of Battle (軍神の号令; lit. "Army God's Order"): Increases player's attack. Effective for 3 months.
Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce
Guan Yu is affiliated with the pike (type 2) in this title.
Skills
Fury Awakening Aura: Generates flames and orange light while undergoing fury transformation. Can be imbued with additional effects via certain chi skills.
Type Skill - Control: Lessens the amount of fury points consumed over time. Will only activate while in fury form. 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 - Attack Boost: Increases weapon's physical attack power. Only available in Shin Sangoku Musou Multi Raid 2.
Card: Officer Type, Metal Element, +30 (+23 in Multi Raid 2) to Workshop
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.
Bonus: +99 to Blacksmith (Workshop in Multi Raid 2)
Fighting Style
While Dynasty Warriors 6 gives each character a moveset overhaul, Guan Yu's attack chains remain straightforward and wide in coverage despite the changes made to him. His Swift Attack ability can be further strengthened by unlocking certain skills from his skill tree. Players will find him a great choice for clearing enemy crowds and facing officers in duels.
When controlled by the AI in Strikeforce, Guan Yu's attacks will be imbued with the fire element by default.
Guan Yu is affiliated with the pike in this title. When equipped with it, Guan Yu can perform the following unique attacks listed below.
EX Attack: : Gestures weapon forward while generating a fiery aura that damages nearby foes and breaks their guard. Also bestows a temporary buff that increases attack power and grants hyper armor, though it instantly wears off when switching weapons.
Musou Attack - Heavenly Gale (天空砲; lit. "Aether Cannon"): : Strokes beard for a bit before sending out a large tornado via outward slash. Can guard break if blocked.
Alternate Musou Attack - Stormy Rage (天空轟断破; lit. "Aether Booming Sever Blast"): R1 + : Shifts grip on weapon, then swings around to unleash a powerful brief firestorm around Guan Yu that is unblockable and disperses enemy crowds.
Notable Skills
Max Health Up ++: Increases maximum health by a large amount.
Power Up ++: Increases power by a large amount.
Attack Range Up: Increases attack by a medium amount.
Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends
Guan Yu is affiliated with the crescent blade in this title. When equipped with it, Guan Yu can perform the following unique attacks listed below.
EX Attack: : Serves the same function like in the base game.
Musou Attack - Heavenly Gale (天空砲; lit. "Aether Cannon"): : Serves the same function like in the base game.
Alternate Musou Attack - Stormy Rage (天空轟断破; lit. "Aether Booming Sever Blast"): R1 + : Serves the same function like in the base game.
Notable Skills
Crescent Blade Master: Gains expertise at wielding the crescent blade.
Titles
Lieutenant General (偏将軍) - Slightly increases Legend Mode rewards.
Field General (安国将軍) - Marginally increases damage inflicted on enemies when using power-type 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 Pacifies the West (鎮西将軍) - Slightly increases attack and defense against officers when using speed-type weapons.
Grand Commander (太尉) - Moderately increases damage inflicted on enemies when using speed-type weapons.
Tiger General (五虎大将軍) - Moderately increases attack and defense against officers when using EX weapons.
Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires
Officer Skills
Fame Type: Orderly
Subordinate Special Command - Joint Exercises: Selects a single officer to train with. Increases orderly fame by 1,000 and brave fame by 500 when used.
Ruler Special Command - Custody: Takes custody of the Emperor, giving the user additional authority. Increases orderly fame by 5,000 when used.
Dynasty Warriors Next
Guan Yu is affiliated with the crescent blade in this title.
Unique Attacks
EX Attack: : Serves the same function like in the base game.
Musou Attack: : Guan Yu performs Stormy Rage as their main Musou attack with the game classifying it as a Blast type.
Speed Musou Attack - Whirlwind: Tap Both Sides of Screen: Guan Yu performs a modified version of his Heavenly Gale Musou attack. After launching a powerful tornado via spin swipe, he then signals the end of the move with a radial shockwave. Tracing the attack's movements causes the tornado to grow in size and produce countless slash marks.
Direct Breaks
Direct Break (Default) - Pikemen: Causes a group of pikemen to strike the earth, causing multiple shockwaves to travel forth.
Direct Break (Alternate) - Cavalry: Commands a group of cavalry units to charge forward.
Direct Break (Downloadable) - Juggernauts: Causes a juggernaut to fire a beam of ice before triggering an explosion.
Stratagems
Stratagem Card (Default) - God of War Teachings (軍神の教え; lit. "Army God's Teachings"): Increases player's attack and attack speed.
Stratagem Card (Alternate) - God of War's Cry (軍神の鼓舞; lit. "Army God's Inspiration"): Increases allied army's attack and defense.
Stratagem Card (Downloadable) - Father's Voice (父兄の声): Causes allied officers to fight more aggressively.
Allied Stratagem: If deployed as a playable officer, Guan Yu will rally all allied forces and increase their attack power so long as they are near him. Has a chance of happening from time to time.
Shin Sangoku Musou VS
Guan Yu is affiliated with the crescent blade in this title, though his EX attack and second Musou attack are absent.
Changed Attacks
Charge Attack 1: X: Functions similarly to its base game incarnation, but produces a larger impacting shockwave.
Charge Attack 6: YYYYYX: Functions similarly to its base game incarnation, but generates a wide surge of energy rising from the ground.
Jump Charge: BX: Strikes the earth hard upon landing, producing a massive tremor that forcefully spreads dirt around the area. Its wide coverage makes it decent for breaking through large enemy crowds.
Additional Attacks
Ranged Attack: Lock-On Enemy + Y: Sends out three energy waves in a row via vertical slash, horizontal slice, and leaping strike.
Ranged Charge: Lock-On Enemy + X: Unleashes a wider energy wave forward. Moves slightly slower, but has better range and damage output.
Strong Charge Attack: Hold X During Charge Attack: Prolongs charge attack to further strengthen its damage output. Can break through the enemy's guard.
Evasion: R: Flips in mid-air to avoid enemy attacks.
Musou Attacks
Normal Musou Skill - Steadfast (金剛): ZL or Y + B: Prevents attacks from flinching the user.
Rare Musou Skill - Blessing (加護): ZL or Y + B: Gradually restores health of nearby allies.
Musou Attack: A: Guan Yu performs Heavenly Gale as their ground Musou attack.
Musou Rush: Hold A: Guan Yu duels an enemy officer through one of several mini-games that tests their individual reflexes against one another. Should the opponent lose, Guan Yu will slash at the opponent twice before generating a circle of flames around him via fierce swipe. He then finishes the attack by performing a downward slice that sends out a large yellow shockwave traveling on the ground. If the opponent wins, Guan Yu will tumble back on the ground without hurting their target. This also happens after winning a Musou Rush mini-game initiated by the opponent. Can only be used if a hostile officer happens to be nearby.
Team Combination
Peach Garden Oath (桃園の誓い)
Required Characters: Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Liu Bei
Personal Tactic - Recovery Plan (回復の計): Activates the Recovery skill effect on a wider scale, restoring health for the user and their teammates.
Heroic Trio (武勇三傑)
Required Characters: Zhao Yun, Guan Yu, Lu Bu
Personal Tactic - Roar Plan (大喝の計): Activates the Roar skill effect on a wider scale, causing more opponents to be ejected to different strongholds.
Shin Sangoku Musou Online Z
Uses many of the same attacks offered by the long blade moveset albeit with some differences.
Modified Attacks
Charge Attack 1: Produces a tremor by jamming long blade's blunt end on the ground. Tapping causes the user to be shrouded in fiery energy.
Charge Attack 6: Performs a wide diagonal swing towards the left.
Evolution Attack: Does a swing to the upper right while generating a green tornado around the user.
Musou Attack: Releases an energy burst that burns and dazes foes before performing Guan Yu's Heavenly Gale Musou attack from Dynasty Warriors 7.
Special Abilities
Best Formation 1 - Radial Formation: 1 to 5 Units, Balanced Type
Best Formation 2 - Crescent Formation: 3 to 5 Units, Offense Type
Support Skill - War God's Prowess (軍神の武; lit. "Army God's Martial"): Attacks all enemy units.
Dynasty Warriors: Overlords
Main Attacks
Strong Attack 1 (Dash): Hops forward while twirling blade to the front, dealing 180% attack damage to enemies. 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): Performs an overhead slash, then pulls out blade to produce a slicing shockwave pulse, dealing 260% attack damage to the target. 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): Uses crescent blade to ram at opponents while enveloped within circular slash marks and deliver an overhead slice, dealing 210% attack damage to enemies. 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): Stomps the ground using the blade's blunt end and sends out a green radial shockwave to deal 140% attack damage. 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: Withdraws blade before slashing it upward and thrusting it out as cracks form on the ground from the weapon's impact, dealing 200% attack damage to the enemies in front.
Strong Attack 3: Batters the enemy in front with five slanted slashes in a row, dealing 450% attack damage in total.
Strong Attack 4: Waves blade in a circular manner to sweep the front with utmost rage, dealing 230% attack damage to enemies.
Strong Attack 5: Advances with crescent blade to slash upward twice in a row with the second swing striking the ground and causing small green flames to rise up a bit, dealing 270% attack damage to the enemies in front.
Strong Attack 6: Infuses blade with fiery energy before unleashing a wide heavy strike to the lower left, dealing 290% attack damage to the enemies in front.
Normal Attack 1: Swings crescent blade to the right while flinging it upward, dealing 100% attack damage to the enemies in front.
Normal Attack 2: Waves blade around to the left, dealing 100% attack damage to the enemies in front.
Normal Attack 3: Waves blade in a backhanded manner towards the right, dealing 120% attack damage to the enemies in front.
Normal Attack 4: Raises crescent blade to slash horizontally, dealing 140% attack damage to the enemies in front.
Normal Attack 5: Holds crescent blade to slash diagonally to the lower left, dealing 160% attack damage to the enemies in front.
Normal Attack 6: Thrusts blade forward while giving way to a wide horizontal slicing motion, dealing 250% attack damage to the enemies in front.
Special Attacks
EX Attack: Raises blade upward and lets out a powered roar to shock nearby foes, dealing a total of 100% attack damage while increasing the whole team's attack power by 12% for 10 seconds.
Musou Attack: Performing a rendition of his Heavenly Gale Musou attack, Guan Yu swings his blade upward in a diagonal manner before releasing a massive green tornado forward, dealing 960% attack damage to foes.
Auxiliary Attacks
Dash Attack: Launches a vertical slice forward while sliding briefly.
Switch Attack: Produces a green shockwave by stomping the ground before swinging crescent blade upward. Only used in certain competitive modes.
Counter Attack: Dazes foes the moment they hit while blocking.
Evasion: Rolls on the ground to avoid enemy attacks.
Horse Attacks
Horse Normal Attack: Delivers rotating diagonal slashes to the right.
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.
Joint War Enemy-Only Attacks
Enemy-Only Attack: As a Joint War boss in the Peach Garden PK mission, Guan Yu will unleash an energy burst that envelops him within a yellow aura that raises his defense power. It can be removed by shattering the yellow purification totem near him.
General Tactics
Crescent Moon: Increases damage bonus in battle by 4%. Effects increase the higher Guan Yu's star ranking becomes.
Army Domination: Deals 12% more damage to enemies with the burn status. Effects increase the higher Guan Yu's star ranking becomes.
Army Life: Causes EX attack to boost the whole team's morale, granting them a 4% damage boost for 10 seconds. It also gives Guan Yu's normal attacks an 40% chance of burning enemies. Both damage bonus and burn rate increase the higher Guan Yu's star ranking becomes.
Combat Soul Skills
Heaven Combat Soul Skill: Gains a 4% defense boost per second if there are nearby enemies inflicted with the burn status. Effect can be stacked up to 5 times. Bonus increases the higher the combat soul's ranking rises.
Earth Combat Soul Skill: Increases attack and defense of friendly units near Guan Yu by 4%. Both bonuses increase the higher the combat soul's ranking rises.
Human Combat Soul Skill: Enhances Guan Yu's EX attack with a secondary buff that causes his charge and Musou attacks to have an 80% chance of burning foes while boosting damage output by 18%. Lasts for 10 seconds per usage. Bonus increases the higher the combat soul's ranking rises.
Skin Skills
Suit Skill: Increases maximum health in battle by 4%.
Ornament Skill: Causes Guan Yu's EX attack to increase the attack power of nearby friendly units by 2% for 30 seconds, stacking up to 5 times.
Horse Skills
Shouting Thunder: Causes Musou attack to grant friendly units within 10 meters a 15 second shield effect of 4.8% maximum health.
Divinity: Causes Musou attack to grant friendly units within 10 meters a 15 second shield effect of 7.2% maximum health.
Clustered Gleam: Causes Musou attack to grant friendly units within 10 meters a 15 second shield effect of 12% maximum health.
Dilu: Causes Musou attack to grant friendly units within 10 meters a 15 second shield effect of 12% maximum health.
Ghost Candle: Causes Musou attack to grant friendly units within 10 meters a 15 second shield effect of 12% maximum health.
Purple Sun: Increases damage dealt in battle by 10%.
Team Combination
Hero Affection
Required Characters: Zhang Liao, Guan Yu
Bonus: +13,333 Health, +1,058 Attack
Inferno
Required Characters: Guan Yu, Zhuge Liang
Bonus: +13,333 Health, +1,058 Attack
Special Skill: Gives attacks a 14% chance of summoning infernal flames that deal 280% extra damage and inflict the burn status for 6 seconds. Has a 5 second cooldown time.
Raise the Bow
Required Characters: Guan Yu, Huang Zhong
Bonus: +13,333 Health, +1,058 Attack
Show Strength
Required Characters: Xu Huang, Guan Yu
Bonus: +10,111 Health, +802 Attack
Ties of Friendship
Required Characters: Cao Cao, Guan Yu
Bonus: +13,333 Health, +1,058 Attack
Peach Garden Oath
Required Characters: Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Liu Bei
Bonus: +15,022 Health, +1,192 Attack
Joint Skill: Together with Zhang Fei and Liu Bei, Guan Yu performs a coordinated attack to devastate the enemy. For his part, he juggles the enemy hurled by Zhang Fei with two diagonal swings done back and forth, though the second hit launches them higher into the air. The final motion has the three brothers cling their weapons together, producing a thunderous dome that releases multiple lightning bolts in front of them.
Guan Yu retains his weapon moveset from Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends albeit with some changes and additions.
Character type changed from Power to Technique. Loses Hyper Armor, but gains the ability to sidestep and critically hit airborne targets (for x1.4 extra damage).
Changed Attacks
Charge Attack 1: : Before the 1.03 version update for Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate, this attack was unable to properly buff Guan Yu's attacks with fire attribute. It has since been fixed in later patches.
Jump Charge: : Drives weapon unto the earth while landing via turning drop slam. Unleashes a quake that can also hit downed foes.
Team Abilities
Ability 1 - Potence: Increases attack strength for all team members.
Ability 2 - Recovery: Accelerates life recovery while inactive. Only available in Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate.
Special Attacks
Musou Attack: : Guan Yu performs Stormy Rage 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: Guan Yu performs the fourth charge attack to assist a teammate while surrounded within an updraft of wind for extra coverage.
Grounded Type Action: R1: Slams the ground with weapon's bottom end to produce a brief swirling-flame-aura that launches foes to the air. Guan Yu then delivers a reaping swipe that sends more enemies careening away from him that disperses crowds via spin-out.
Midair Type Action: R1: (Ultimate only) Slashes out three wide energy waves moving briefly at different directions as Guan Yu hovers in the air. The first wave is released to the lower right, the second is fired to the lower left, and the last one is brought forth to the front. Works more effectively when performed at a lower air altitude, and each wave inflicts a spin-out launching effect on hit.
Shift Step/Sidestep: Direction + L1 + : Performs a sidestep strafe primarily used for evasive purposes. Can be canceled into an instant dash attack by tapping while in shift step position. In Ultimate, pressing upon being hit will cause the user to automatically back away from their attacker with an Evasion Step.
Normal Strategy Card: Beautiful Beard (美髯公の武; lit. "Beautiful Beard Duke's Martial"): Attacks opponent with a somewhat long energy slash. Becomes more effective if the Man of Benevolence or Swallow's Rage cards happen to be active.
Golden Strategy Card: Blade of Honor (義の刃; lit. "Righteous Blade"): Targets the opponent with a quick mobile shockwave traveling on the ground leaving trails of blue flames in its wake. Can be used multiple times until triggered.
Team Attacks
Triple Rush 1: Performs an upward strike that unleashes a mobile shockwave moving forward.
Triple Rush 2: Swings weapon back and forth while in mid-air.
Triple Rush 3: Lands a wide swing that sends out a massive energy wave downward.
Unique Triple Rush 1: Like in Warriors Orochi 2, Guan Yu can perform a special triple rush attack if he is paired up with his sworn brothers Zhang Fei and Liu Bei. He contributes to the coordinated combo by unleashing a vertical energy wave via powerful swing following Zhang Fei's assault.
Unique Triple Rush 2: By teaming up with his sons Guan Ping and Guan Suo, Guan Yu can perform a triple rush attack unique to them. Once his children are done with their respective moves, he finishes the combo by doing a delayed spin slash that produces a powerful tornado around him, sending surrounding foes flying.
Fighting Style
His Online Z self has a unique evolution attack that instantly ejects foes away from the user. Though the Musou attack itself is very strong, it has a start-up delay that renders the move less effective unless players have high Musou stats.
Guan Yu is affiliated with the crescent blade in this title. When equipped with it, Guan Yu can perform the following unique attacks listed below.
EX Attack 1: : Gestures weapon forward while generating an enshrouding fiery pillar that briefly staggers foes, breaks their guard, and burns them at the same time. Also bestows Guan Yu a temporary buff that increases his attack power while granting him hyper armor (on top of the fire attribute buff from the base C1), though the effects instantly wear off when he switches to a different weapon.
EX Attack 2: : Reaps blade forward to the lower right, causing it leave behind a trail of green-colored streaks. Despite its appearance, the attack actually sends out an invisible energy wave that strikes foes from a far distance and may even hit more than once. Breaks guards if blocked. Introduced in Xtreme Legends.
Musou Attack - Heavenly Gale (天空砲; lit. "Aether Cannon"): : Strokes beard for a bit before sending out a wide trail of green-colored energy via outward slash which can also guard break if blocked. Has an innate slash attribute, allowing it to instantly kill weaker enemies while inflicting more damage against enemy officers.
Alternate Musou Attack - Stormy Rage (天空轟断破; lit. "Aether Booming Sever Blast"): R1 + : Shifts grip on weapon, then swings around to unleash a powerful fiery slash that turns into a burning cyclone surrounding Guan Yu that is unblockable.
Aerial Musou Attack - Ascending Dragon (天空昇龍波; lit. "Aether Rising Dragon Wave"): : Spins in mid-air before striking the ground with a fierce vertical slash, producing a pillar of green-tinted energy that hits foes repeatedly before sending them high to the air. Shares similar motions with his original Type Action/Special Attack in the first two Warriors Orochi games.
Rage Attack: Launches quick upward strikes back and forth repeatedly, then unleashes a wide slashing motion that releases a sudden burst of energy. The finisher is reminiscent of Guan Yu's older Musou attack in previous games.
True Rage Attack: Upon performing a 100-hit combo during a Rage attack, Guan Yu will change the default animation for it into two sweeping slashes done diagonally and horizontally several times in alternating order before launching a sonic-powered thrust followed by a lifting strike.
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends
Bodyguard Skills
Battle Skill - Fire Attack: Starts a fire at the designated location. Its effect is powerful, but lasts only a short time.
Assistance Skill - Discovery: Causes enemies to occasionally drop items when defeated.
Rouse Skill - Assault: Increases the attack power of bodyguards when they are near death.
Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires
Ways of Life Skills
Ways of Life - God of War: Brave Type, +1 to Virtue, 4,000 Employment Cost
Stratagem Card 1 - Ultimate Might: Uses up troop strength to greatly increase attack and defense for 40 seconds. Attacks will also hit allies, but cannot kill them.
Stratagem Card 2 - Coercion: Negates any stratagem effect used by enemies while stunning them momentarily.
Stratagem Card 3 - Swift Raid: Instantly transports the user to the front lines.
Stratagem Card 4 - Indomitable: Prevents the user and their nearby allies from being knocked back by enemy attacks for 15 seconds.
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 - Iron Walls: Recovers the health of allies and increases their defense within an allied base for 60 seconds. Cancels negative effects or tactical attacks.
Shin Sangoku Musou Blast
Original Card
Unit Type: Cavalry
Musou - Stormy Rage (天空轟断破; lit. "Aether Booming Sever Blast"): Swings once to produce a violent whirlwind moving fiercely.
Skill - Rumbling Thunder (天空轟雷閃; lit. "Aether Booming Thunder Flash"): Sends out lightning to damage and stun enemies within range.
Team Effect - Shu Attacking Formation: Increases effectiveness of Musou attacks and skills in proportion to the amount of Shu officers on the team.
Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers
Type Ability
Attack Compensation: Increases attack in proportion to the amount of health lost.
Normal Attacks
Earthpiercer (地穿; lit. "Ground Thrust"): Raises user's defense by 10%.
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 - Blue Dragon (青龍殺; lit. "Blue Dragon Kill"): Performs three vicious circular slashes in a row to severely damage the enemy. In the Japanese server, it has been reassigned to the fourth charge move slot and does additional shield damage. Has a cooldown time of 20 seconds (also 20 seconds in the Japanese server).
Strong Attack 2 - Tornado Storm (残雲龍捲; lit. "Lingering Cloud Dragon Curl"): Swings crescent blade rapidly at the enemy from a slanted angle while activating super armor status for 10 seconds. The Japanese server reduces the effect's duration to 4 seconds and has been reassigned to the first charge move slot. Has a cooldown time of 25 seconds (10 seconds in the Japanese server).
Strong Attack 3 - Fiery Wrath (烈焔の怒り): Generates a powerful flaming aura that imbues Guan Yu's attacks with the fire element for 15 seconds. In the Japanese server, it instead reduces the amount of damage Guan Yu takes by 60% for 5 seconds. Has a cooldown time of 31 seconds (16 seconds in the Japanese server).
Strong Attack 4 - Airsplitter Slash (破空斬; lit. "Fracturing Air Cleave"): Does two fiery swipes that repel enemies. In the Japanese server, it has been reassigned to the second charge move slot. Has a cooldown time of 38 seconds (16 seconds in the Japanese server).
Normal Attack: Performs their preferred weapon's normal attack string.
Special Attacks
Musou Attack - Stormy Rage (天空轟断破; lit. "Aether Booming Sever Blast"): Unleashes a whirlwind of fire that devastates surrounding enemies around Guan Yu. Also activates super armor status for 4 seconds in the Japanese server. 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: Strikes the ground upon landing to produce a pillar of energy to blow away nearby foes.
Special Maneuver - Repel: Knocks away surrounding foes and stuns them.
Team Attacks
Triple Attack 1: Performs a shortened version of the Stormy Rage Musou attack to contribute to the combo.
Triple Attack 2: Performs switch attack to contribute to the combo.
Triple Attack 3: Performs a shortened version of Tornado Storm to contribute to the combo.
Global Server-Exclusive Passive Skills
Primary Skill - Fraternal Loyalty: Increases attack of all officers by 10%.
Secondary Skill: Increases max health points of repel-type officers by 15%.
Tertiary Skill: Increases attack speed of Shu officers by 20%.
Japanese Server-Exclusive Passive Skills
Primary Skill: Recovers 0.3% of health per second. Activates after filling up one Musou bar.
Secondary Skill: Decreases damage taken by 40%. Activates after filling up two Musou bars.
Team Combination
Adoption at Jingzhou (軍神の志を継ぐ; "Inheriting the Army God's Will")
Required Characters: Guan Yu, Guan Suo
Bonus: Attack +4%, Critical Damage +4.5% (+7% in the Japanese server)
Bloodbath (血戦・麦城; "Blood War: Mai Castle")
Required Characters: Lu Meng, Guan Yu
Bonus: Critical Chance +5%, Critical Damage +3.5%
Brave Loyalty (義の友誼; "Righteous Friendship")
Required Characters: Zhang Liao, Guan Yu
Bonus: Critical Chance +4.5%, Attack Speed +4%
Common Enemy (大徳の義兄弟; "Sworn Brothers of Great Virtue")
Required Characters: Guan Yu, Zhang Fei
Bonus: Critical Chance +4% (Attack Speed +4% in the Japanese server), Element Advantage +4% (Musou Generation +5% in the Japanese server)
Godly Generals (浅瀬の因縁; "Shallow Water Opportunity")
Required Characters: Gan Ning, Guan Yu
Bonus: Max Health +4%, Critical Damage +4%
Knight-Errant (単身会談; "Single Meeting")
Required Characters: Lu Su, Guan Yu
Bonus: Max Health +4%, Shield Damage +4%
Pals From Home (同郷の知己; "Acquaintances of the Same County")
Required Characters: Xu Huang, Guan Yu
Bonus: Max Health +4.5%, Shield Damage +5% (+9% in the Japanese server)
Safe-Conduct (奸雄と軍神; "The Scoundrel and the Army God")
Required Characters: Cao Cao, Guan Yu
Bonus: Skill Cooldown -3.5%, Element Advantage +5%
Wedding Tale (未来のお父さん; "Future Father-in-Law")
Required Characters: Guan Yu, Bao Sanniang
Bonus: Element Advantage +3.5%, Shield Damage +4.5%
Garden's Oath (桃園の誓い; "Peach Garden Vow")
Required Characters: Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Liu Bei
Bonus: Attack +3%, Max Health +4%, Defense +3.5%
Team Attack: Guan Yu will be able to perform a triple attack if he happens to be partnered with Zhang Fei and Liu Bei. He is the second to act during the whole combo. Only applies to the global server.
Team Attack: Guan Yu will be able to perform a triple attack if he happens to be partnered with Guan Ping and Guan Yinping. He is the last to act during the whole combo. Only applies to the global server.
Guan Suo's Family (軍神と花関索; "The Army God and Hua Guan Suo")
Required Characters: Guan Yu, Guan Suo, Bao Sanniang
Bonus: Skill Cooldown -3%, Critical Chance +3.5%, Element Advantage +4%
Team Attack: Guan Yu will be able to perform a triple attack if he happens to be partnered with Zhang Fei and Zhuge Liang. He is the first to act during the whole combo. Only applies to the global server.
Shu Tigers (仁の守り人; "Protectors of Benevolence")
Required Characters: Zhao Yun, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei
Bonus: Attack Speed +3.5%, Critical Chance +4%, Musou Generation +3% (+6% in the Japanese server)
Team Attack: Guan Yu will be able to perform a triple attack if he happens to be partnered with Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei. He is the last to act during the whole combo. Only applies to the global server.
Tackle Lu Bu (虎牢関の激闘; "Fierce Battle of Hulao Gate")
Required Characters: Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Lu Bu
Bonus: Attack Speed +3%, Critical Chance +3.5%, Attack +3% (Shield Damage +7% in the Japanese server)
Team Attack: Guan Yu will be able to perform a triple attack if he happens to be partnered with Zhang Fei and Lu Bu. He is the second to act during the whole combo. Only applies to the global server.
Global Server-Exclusive Team Combination
Eternal Debt
Required Characters: Guan Yu, Diaochan
Bonus: Max Health +4.5%, Element Advantage +4%
Japanese Server-Exclusive Team Combination
Successor of the God of War (戦神の後継者)
Required Characters: Guan Yu, Guan Xing
Bonus: Critical Chance +4%, Attack +4%
The King of Benevolence and the God of War (仁君と軍神; lit. "Benevolent Baron and Army God")
Required Characters: Guan Yu, Shu Emperor
Bonus: Attack Speed +5%, Shield Damage +4.5%
Sons of the God of War (軍神の息子たち; lit. "Sons of the Army God")
Bonus: Skill Cooldown -2%, Critical Damage +8%, Element Advantage +3%
Warriors Orochi 4
While retaining the same moveset from Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends, Guan Yu wields the Trident as their sacred treasure in this title. When equipped with it, Guan Yu can perform the following attacks listed below.
Special Attacks
Musou Attack: : Guan Yu performs Stormy Rage as their ground Musou attack.
Normal Magic: R1 + : Conjures a large tidal wave to ride on, sweeping away enemies within the user's path. Can be canceled by tapping . Despite its ability to breach the enemy's guard, the magic's low attack power means it will mostly be used for crowd clearing or evading stronger foes.
Charge Magic: R1 + : Launches forward multiple geysers in a row while surrounding the user within a streaming ring of water for 5 seconds. Cannot be blocked against and even hits downed foes. Provides additional protection and may also interfere with the enemy's attacks.
Unique Magic: R1 + : Guan Yu twirls the Trident in an overhead manner to conjure a teal-colored watery dragon that repeatedly revolves around him counterclockwise. He ends the maneuver by performing a rising diagonal slash to both sides before striking the ground and causing the dragon to follow suit. Can be imbued with the fire element by performing Guan Yu's first charge attack beforehand.
Summon Magic: R1 + : Summons mount to Guan Yu's side.
Miscellaneous Skills
Unity Magic Bonus: Power +5, Technique +5
Musou Effect - Empower: Temporarily raises attack, defense, and hit speed. Only applies in Battle Arena.
Divine Blessing 1 - Assail: Increases attack speed, normal attack power, and charge attack power. Only applies in Battle Arena.
Divine Blessing 2 - Iron Wall: Increases defense power for 5 seconds and recovers health after switching. Only applies in Battle Arena.
Infinity Support Skill - Weapons: Increases the possibility of obtaining weapons. Only applies in Infinity Mode.
Type Skills
Critical Hit: Passive: Causes attacks to inflict more damage against airborne enemies.
Spirit Charge: Attack + : Cancels most attacks into a spirit charge that breaks through the enemy's guard while consuming a portion of Musou.
Type Upgrade Skill 1 - Flak: Increases damage inflicted upon airborne enemies.
Type Upgrade Skill 2 - Torrent: Enhances the character's switch combo.
Type Upgrade Skill 3 - Shadow Blade: Increases damage caused by spirit charges.
Type Upgrade Skill 4 - Shadowless: Enables the character to sometimes conserve Musou when doing a spirit charge.
Type Upgrade Skill 5 - Tempered: Temporarily increases defense when somersaulting with little health left.
Team Combination
Five Tiger Generals (五虎将軍): Deploying Guan Yu together with Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei, Ma Chao, and Huang Zhong will provide their team with a Tear of the Gods at the beginning of battle.
Peach Garden Brothers (桃園の義兄弟): Deploying Guan Yu together with Zhang Fei and Liu Bei will have their team's Unity Magic gauge be filled at the beginning of battle.
Guan Yu is affiliated with the crescent blade in this title. When equipped with it, Guan Yu can perform the following unique attacks listed below.
Unique Attacks
Unique Flow Attack Finisher: Enemy Standing + : Guan Yu's finisher has him send out a tornado by twirling his weapon in an overhead manner. Foes struck by this attack will be flung into the air.
Unique Trigger Attack: R1 + : Delivers a slanted rotating swipe to lift nearby enemies off their feet, setting them up for an aerial flow attack.
Special Technique: R1 + : Reaps blade forward to the lower right, causing it leave behind a trail of dark red streaks. Based on Guan Yu's second EX attack (C6-EX) from the last installment, but is imbued with the Slash element.
Musou Attack: : Unleashes several hefty spinning-outward slashes in a row while moving steadily. Guan Yu then finishes the assault by briefly stroking his beard and delivering a fiery diagonal slinging-slice that causes a fire tornado to erupt in front of him, setting nearby foes aflame. The initial repeating motion is taken directly from Guan Yu's old Musou attack from past games before Dynasty Warriors 6 while the finisher takes cues from the more recent titles (a combination of Heavenly Gale and Stormy Rage)..
Aerial Musou Attack: : Spins in mid-air before striking the ground with a fierce vertical slash, producing a pillar of lightning that sends groups of enemies flying. Based on Guan Yu's Ascending Dragon Musou attack from the eighth game.
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.
Normal Attack: Performs unique flow attack string from the base game using the crescent blade. 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 Guan Yu.
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 Guan Yu.
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 Guan Yu.
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 Guan Yu.
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 Guan Yu.
Special Attacks
Unique Attack 1 - Sky Wave (天空波): Performs special technique from the base game. Available by default.
Unique Attack 2 - Sky Dragon Blade (天空龍刃): Performs unique trigger from the base game using the crescent blade. 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 Guan Yu.
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 Guan Yu.
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 Guan Yu.
Normal Version Attacks
Class Type: Attack
Launch Attacks
Launch Spirit Attack (打上仙撃): Launches foes into the air. Has an attack damage value of 4, a spirit damage value of 42, and a cooldown time of 11.2 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 10.
Modified Launch Attack (打上攻撃・改): Launches foes into the air. Inflicts lightning elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 6, a spirit damage value of 44, and a cooldown time of 12.3 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 25.
True Launch Attack (真・打上攻撃): Launches foes into the air. Inflicts fire elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 8, a spirit damage value of 53, and a cooldown time of 13.6 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 45.
Stun Attacks
Stun Attack (気絶攻撃): Stuns foes momentarily. Has an attack damage value of 5, a spirit damage value of 35, and a cooldown time of 11.2 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 15.
Modified Stun Spirit Attack (気絶仙撃・改): Stuns foes momentarily. Inflicts slash elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 5, a spirit damage value of 53, and a cooldown time of 12.3 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 35.
True Stun Spirit Attack (真・気絶仙撃): Stuns foes momentarily. Has an attack damage value of 6, a spirit damage value of 63, and a cooldown time of 13.6 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 55.
Chain Attacks
Chain Attack (連撃): Hits foes several times in a row. Has an attack damage value of 35 and a cooldown time of 15 seconds. Can be used as a resonance skill by other versions of Guan Yu. Unlocked by reaching level 5.
Modified Chain Attack (連撃・改): Hits foes several times in a row. Inflicts lightning elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 44 and a cooldown time of 16 seconds. Can be used as a resonance skill by other versions of Guan Yu. Unlocked by reaching level 30.
True Chain Attack (真・連撃): Hits foes several times in a row. Inflicts death elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 53 and a cooldown time of 17 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 50.
Upgraded Unique Attacks
Modified Sky Wave (天空波・改): Performs an upgraded version of first unique attack. Inflicts lightning elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 33, a spirit damage value of 75, and a cooldown time of 17.6 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 40.
Miscellaneous Attacks
Repel Attack (吹飛攻撃): Knocks away foes. Has an attack damage value of 5, a spirit damage value of 35, and a cooldown time of 11.2 seconds. Initially available.
Modified Repel Spirit Attack (吹飛仙撃・改): Knocks away foes. Inflicts fire elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 5, a spirit damage value of 53, and a cooldown time of 12.3 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 20.
Mystic Version Attacks
Class Type: Defense
Launch Attacks
Modified Launch Spirit Attack (打上仙撃・改): Launches foes into the air. Inflicts slash elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 5, a spirit damage value of 53, and a cooldown time of 12.3 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 60.
True Launch Attack (真・打上攻撃): Launches foes into the air. Inflicts fire elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 8, a spirit damage value of 53, and a cooldown time of 13.6 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 65.
Busted Launch Spirit Attack (打上仙撃・破): Launches foes into the air. Inflicts ice elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 6, a spirit damage value of 63, and a cooldown time of 12.3 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 85.
Stun Attacks
Stun Spirit Attack (気絶仙撃): Stuns foes momentarily. Has an attack damage value of 4, a spirit damage value of 42, and a cooldown time of 11.2 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 10.
Modified Stun Spirit Attack (気絶仙撃・改): Stuns foes momentarily. Inflicts ice elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 5, a spirit damage value of 53, and a cooldown time of 12.3 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 25.
True Stun Attack (真・気絶攻撃): Stuns foes momentarily. Inflicts slash elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 8, a spirit damage value of 53, and a cooldown time of 13.6 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 45.
Busted Stun Spirit Attack (気絶仙撃・破): Stuns foes momentarily. Inflicts fire elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 6, a spirit damage value of 63, and a cooldown time of 12.3 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 75.
Guard Break Attacks
Break Spirit Attack (崩し仙撃): Breaks the enhanced defenses of foes that have used endurance attacks. Has an attack damage value of 4, a spirit damage value of 30, and a cooldown time of 8 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 15.
Modified Break Spirit Attack (崩し仙撃・改): Breaks the enhanced defenses of foes that have used endurance attacks. Inflicts fire elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 5, a spirit damage value of 38, and a cooldown time of 8.8 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 35.
True Break Attack (真・崩し攻撃): Breaks the enhanced defenses of foes that have used endurance attacks. Inflicts ice elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 8, a spirit damage value of 38, and a cooldown time of 9.6 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 55.
Final Break Attack (崩し攻撃・絶): Breaks the enhanced defenses of foes that have used endurance attacks. Inflicts slash elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 13, a spirit damage value of 38, and a cooldown time of 8.8 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 95.
Endurance Attacks
Endurance (堅守): Damages foes while invoking armor effect on self. Has an attack damage value of 5, a spirit damage value of 30, and a cooldown time of 14.4 seconds. Can be used as a resonance skill by other versions of Guan Yu. Unlocked by reaching level 5.
Modified Endurance (堅守・改): Damages foes while invoking armor effect on self. Inflicts ice elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 6, a spirit damage value of 38, and a cooldown time of 15.8 seconds. Can be used as a resonance skill by other versions of Guan Yu. Unlocked by reaching level 30.
True Endurance (真・堅守): Damages foes while invoking armor effect on self. Inflicts fire elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 8, a spirit damage value of 45, and a cooldown time of 17.3 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 50.
Busted Endurance (堅守・破): Damages foes while invoking armor effect on self. Inflicts slash elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 8, a spirit damage value of 45, and a cooldown time of 15.8 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 80.
Upgraded Unique Attacks
Modified Sky Wave (天空波・改): Performs an upgraded version of first unique attack. Inflicts ice elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 33, a spirit damage value of 75, and a cooldown time of 17.6 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 40.
True Sky Wave (真・天空波): Performs an upgraded version of first unique attack. Inflicts slash elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 39, a spirit damage value of 90, and a cooldown time of 19.2 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 70.
Busted Sky Wave (天空波・破): Performs an upgraded version of first unique attack. Inflicts fire elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 39, a spirit damage value of 90, and a cooldown time of 17.6 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 90.
Miscellaneous Attacks
Repel Spirit Attack (吹飛仙撃): Knocks away foes. Has an attack damage value of 4, a spirit damage value of 42, and a cooldown time of 11.2 seconds. Initially available.
Modified Repel Attack (吹飛攻撃・改): Knocks away foes. Inflicts slash elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 6, a spirit damage value of 44, and a cooldown time of 12.3 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 20.
Abyss Version Attacks
Class Type: Special
Repel Attacks
Repel Attack (吹飛攻撃): Knocks away foes. Has an attack damage value of 5, a spirit damage value of 35, and a cooldown time of 11.2 seconds. Initially available.
Modified Repel Spirit Attack (吹飛仙撃・改): Knocks away foes. Inflicts wind elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 5, a spirit damage value of 53, and a cooldown time of 12.3 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 20.
Modified Repel Attack (吹飛攻撃・改): Knocks away foes. Inflicts wind elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 8, a spirit damage value of 53, and a cooldown time of 13.6 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 60.
Launch Attacks
Launch Attack (打上攻撃): Launches foes into the air. Has an attack damage value of 5, a spirit damage value of 35, and a cooldown time of 11.2 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 15.
Modified Launch Spirit Attack (打上仙撃・改): Launches foes into the air. Inflicts wind elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 5, a spirit damage value of 53, and a cooldown time of 12.3 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 45.
Stun Attacks
Stun Attack (気絶攻撃): Stuns foes momentarily. Has an attack damage value of 5, a spirit damage value of 35, and a cooldown time of 11.2 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 10.
Modified Stun Attack (気絶攻撃・改): Stuns foes momentarily. Inflicts lightning elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 6, a spirit damage value of 44, and a cooldown time of 12.3 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 35.
True Stun Spirit Attack (真・気絶仙撃): Stuns foes momentarily. Inflicts lightning elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 6, a spirit damage value of 63, and a cooldown time of 13.6 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 65.
Guard Break Attacks
Modified Break Attack (崩し攻撃・改): Breaks the enhanced defenses of foes that have used endurance attacks. Inflicts slash elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 5, a spirit damage value of 25, and a cooldown time of 8 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 25.
True Break Spirit Attack (真・崩し仙撃): Breaks the enhanced defenses of foes that have used endurance attacks. Inflicts slash elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 5, a spirit damage value of 38, and a cooldown time of 8.8 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 55.
Recover Attacks
Recover (治癒): Damages foes while generating a field that gradually replenishes health. Has an attack damage value of 2 and a cooldown time of 13.6 seconds. Can be used as a resonance skill by other versions of Guan Yu. Unlocked by reaching level 5.
Modified Recover (治癒・改): Damages foes while generating a field that gradually replenishes health. Has an attack damage value of 5 and a cooldown time of 15 seconds. Can be used as a resonance skill by other versions of Guan Yu. Unlocked by reaching level 30.
True Recover (真・治癒): Damages foes while generating a field that gradually replenishes health. Has an attack damage value of 8 and a cooldown time of 16.3 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 50.
Upgraded Unique Attacks
Modified Sky Wave (天空波・改): Performs an upgraded version of first unique attack. Inflicts slash elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 33, a spirit damage value of 75, and a cooldown time of 17.6 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 40.
True Sky Wave (真・天空波): Performs an upgraded version of first unique attack. Inflicts wind elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 39, a spirit damage value of 90, and a cooldown time of 19.2 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 70.
Dynasty Warriors 3 Version Attacks
Class Type: Speed
Launch Attacks
Launch Spirit Attack (打上仙撃): Launches foes into the air. Inflicts slash elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 4, a spirit damage value of 42, and a cooldown time of 11.2 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 15.
Modified Launch Attack (打上攻撃・改): Launches foes into the air. Inflicts slash elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 6, a spirit damage value of 44, and a cooldown time of 12.3 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 35.
True Launch Attack (真・打上攻撃): Launches foes into the air. Inflicts lightning elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 8, a spirit damage value of 53, and a cooldown time of 13.6 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 55.
Guard Break Attacks
Break Attack (崩し攻撃): Breaks the enhanced defenses of foes that have used endurance attacks. Inflicts fire elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 5, a spirit damage value of 25, and a cooldown time of 8 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 10.
Modified Break Spirit Attack (崩し仙撃・改): Breaks the enhanced defenses of foes that have used endurance attacks. Inflicts lightning elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 5, a spirit damage value of 38, and a cooldown time of 8.8 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 25.
True Break Spirit Attack (真・崩し仙撃): Breaks the enhanced defenses of foes that have used endurance attacks. Inflicts fire elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 6, a spirit damage value of 45, and a cooldown time of 9.6 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 45.
Sneak Attacks
Sneak Attack (奇襲): Quickly pursues foes and greatly diminishes their stamina. Has an attack damage value of 10, a spirit damage value of 50, and a cooldown time of 25 seconds. Can be used as a resonance skill by other versions of Guan Yu. Unlocked by reaching level 5.
Modified Sneak Attack (奇襲・改): Quickly pursues foes and greatly diminishes their stamina. Inflicts lightning elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 10, a spirit damage value of 50, and a cooldown time of 24 seconds. Can be used as a resonance skill by other versions of Guan Yu. Unlocked by reaching level 30.
True Sneak Attack (真・奇襲): Quickly pursues foes and greatly diminishes their stamina. Inflicts slash elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 10, a spirit damage value of 50, and a cooldown time of 23 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 50.
Upgraded Unique Attacks
Modified Sky Wave (天空波・改): Performs an upgraded version of first unique attack. Inflicts lightning elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 33, a spirit damage value of 75, and a cooldown time of 17.6 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 40.
Miscellaneous Attacks
Repel Spirit Attack (吹飛仙撃): Knocks away foes. Inflicts lightning elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 4, a spirit damage value of 42, and a cooldown time of 11.2 seconds. Initially available.
Modified Repel Attack (吹飛攻撃・改): Knocks away foes. Inflicts fire elemental damage. Has an attack damage value of 6, a spirit damage value of 44, and a cooldown time of 12.3 seconds. Unlocked by reaching level 20.
Other Skills
Memory Abilities
The Lord of the Magnificent Beard's Evening (美髯公の夕べ)
Characters: Guan Yu
Rank: R
Bonus: +205 Attack
Skill - Fortitude (堅固): Reduces damage from soldiers by 7%.
Dynasty Warriors Movie (映画 真・三國無双)
Characters: Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Liu Bei, Lu Bu
Rank: SSR
Bonus: +257 Attack, +257 Defense, +257 Musou
Skill - Heal (快癒): Recovers 8 health points every 2 seconds.
Peach Garden Oath (桃園の誓い)
Characters: Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Liu Bei
Rank: SSR
Bonus: +257 Defense, +257 Health, +257 Musou
Skill - Steadfast (堅牢): Reduces damage from officers by 30%.
Slash •
Thrust •
Block Thrust •
Block Slash
: Swings weapon horizontally.
: Thrusts forward at a slanted angle.
: Unleashes a rising slash, a circular swipe leading up to an overhead twirl, then a frontal strike done at a downward angle.
: Launches a thrust aimed at a slightly high angle, a short gut stab, and another long thrust.