High Pole (上柄斬; lit. "Up Handle Slash"): : Hits opponent with a high swing using the halberd's blunt tip.
High Thrust (上柄戟; lit. "Up Handle Halberd"): : Pokes opponent using the halberd's blunt tip.
Pole Uppercut (揚斬; lit. "Raised Slash"): 🡾 + : Does a scooping swipe with the halberd's shaft, sending foe airborne.
Mid Thrust (轉戟; lit. "Shifting Halberd"): 🡾 + : Turns around and hits opponent with a lunging stab.
Low Slash (下掃斬; lit. "Low Brush Slash"): 🡻 + : Performs a round slash while crouching down.
Low Thrust (下戟; lit. "Low Halberd"): 🡻 + : Jabs forward using the halberd's blunt tip while crouching.
Reverse Swing (裏旋斬; lit. "Back Whirling Slash"): Facing Away or : Steps forward to the other side and swats foes with a quick slash.
Reverse Low Swing (裏旋掃斬; lit. "Back Whirling Brush Slash"): Facing Away 🡻 + or : Performs a turning slash attack while crouching down behind the opponent.
Solar Eclipse (雷戟; lit. "Thunder Halberd"): 🡹 + or : Leaps up and slams halberd down. Also hits fallen enemies.
Shadow Fist (鬼神; lit. "Ogre God"): Near Opponent + : Punches opponent in the gut, then slams them hard with a twirling halberd strike.
Combo Attacks
Halberd Strike (滅殺; lit. "Annihilation"): : Performs a high swing, a rotating slash, and an overhead strike.
Halberd Dance (奮迅; lit. "Flourish Swift"): : Similar to Halberd Strike, but replaces the overhead strike with two thrusts. The first thrust is done normally while the second is performed with Lu Bu facing away from the opponent.
Crescent Attack (鬼哭; lit. "Ogre Wail"): : Pokes opponent with blunt tip, then smacks them hard on the head with an overhead swing.
Rising Crescent Strike (慘影; lit. "Cruel Shadow"): ⸨🡾 + ⸩: Extends Pole Uppercut with a slightly higher scooping swipe.
Double Moon (二心; lit. "Treachery"): ⸨🡾 + ⸩: Extends Mid Thrust with a blunt jab forward.
Crescent Sweep (衝天; lit. "Piercing Heaven"): 🡺 ⸨🡺 + ⸩: Lifts foe high up into the air with an uppercut swing.
Power Strike (叛戟; lit. "Defiant Halberd"): 🡸 + : Charges briefly before launching a powerful thrust attack that knocks the opponent away.
Victory Dance (烈轉奔舞; lit. "Violent Shifting Bustle Dance"): 🡻 🡿 🡸 : Unleashes three rotating slashes in a row.
Inferno Spear Thrust (烈轉襲戟; lit. "Violent Shifting Assault Halberd"): 🡻 🡿 🡸 : Similar to Victory Dance, but replaces the last rotating slash with a blunt thrust.
Death Strike (獅子咬; lit. "Lion Bite"): 🡻 🡾 🡺 : Skewers the opponent with weapon's blade, causing them to keel over momentarily.
Sun Down (人中鬼; lit. "Man Within Ogre"): 🡻 🡾 🡺 ⸨Holding 🡸 + + ⸩: Extends Death Strike by lifting skewered foe up high, then harshly tossing them away.
Total Eclipse (飛將; lit. "Flying General"): 🡺 🡾 🡻 🡿 🡸 : Performs a twirling spin followed by an arcing smash.
Musou Attacks
Musou Slash Attack: 🡻 🡾 🡺 + : Unleashes a downward swipe, a side swing, and a rising uppercut slash to heavily damage opponent.
True Musou Slash Attack: Low Health + 🡻 🡾 🡺 + : Performs a more powerful variation of the Musou Slash combo that includes an ascending strike and a finisher that emulates Lu Bu's Total Eclipse move.
Musou Thrust Attack: 🡻 🡾 🡺 + : Launches a forward thrust, an arcing strike, and a mid level stab done while facing the other way.
True Musou Thrust Attack: Low Health + 🡻 🡾 🡺 + : Performs a more powerful variation of the Musou Thrust combo which adds two more thrusting motions.
True Musou Thrust Attack Extension: 🡻 🡾 🡺 + ⸨🡻 🡾 🡺 ⸩: Extends the True Musou Thrust with Sun Down.
Maneuvers
Block Slash: : Swings halberd sideways to ward off slash-based attacks.
Block Thrust: : Holds halberd to the front to guard against thrust-based attacks.
Sidestep: + : Leans sideways to avoid an incoming attack.
Back Away: 🡸 🡸: Quickly backs away from an opponent.
Charge Attack 1: : Performs an outward spinning slash that instantly breaks the enemy's guard.
Charge Attack 2: : Lands a wide upward strike to scoop enemies high up into the air. Based on Lu Bu's old Pole Uppercut attack.
Charge Attack 3: : Does an overhead strike with halberd's blunt tip, dizzying nearby enemies.
Charge Attack 4: : Disperses enemy crowds with a spinning thrust strike that has Lu Bu positioning his body to the rear while facing the front. Based on the final hit of Lu Bu's old Halberd Dance attack from the first installment.
Normal Attack: : Lands a leftward swipe, an inward strike, a two-handed thrust, and a turning one-handed strike done outwardly. The attack string's first three hit sequences are derived from Lu Bu's old Halberd Dance attack.
Musou Attacks
Musou Attack: : Performs a series of angled spinning slashes done while leaping continuously, ending with a powerful slam. Despite its overall strength, the final blow's narrow hit frame makes it difficult to use. Somewhat derived from Lu Bu's old Total Eclipse attack from the first game.
Auxiliary Attacks
Dash Attack: Dashing + : Launches a diagonal spin slash directed to the upper right, knocking enemies in front away.
Jump Attack: : Does a leftward scooping slash with one hand while in mid-air.
Counter Attack: L1 + : Lands a quick smack that knocks down enemies in front of Lu Bu.
Horse Attacks
Horse Charge Attack: : Delivers powerful swipes to both sides while on horseback. Can be performed while in the middle of doing the normal horse attack string.
Horse Normal Attack: : Unleashes broad arcing swings to the right and left repeatedly.
Horse Musou Attack: : Rides horse while unleashing multiple fast swings done back and forth.
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
As the strongest character in the game, Lu Bu's attacks have great reach, massive damage, and good coverage.
Charge Attack 1: : Stomps the ground while letting out a war cry, producing a quaking effect that instantly breaks the defenses of surrounding foes.
Charge Attack 2: : Rushes momentarily before scooping foes up into the air with a blunt upward strike. Inflicts fire elemental damage if Lu Bu is equipped with his fifth weapon in Xtreme Legends.
Charge Attack 3: : Dazes foes with a powerful tethering slug with his free arm.
Charge Attack 4: : Disperses enemy crowds with a low sweeping slash while charging at a short distance. Inflicts lightning elemental damage if Lu Bu is equipped with his fourth weapon (or fire if equipped with his fifth weapon in Xtreme Legends).
Charge Attack 5: : Runs for a bit before launching a high kick that lifts enemies up into the air at a higher elevation than the second charge. Tap twice to have Lu Bu further eviscerate targets with a downward slice. Inflicts lightning elemental damage if Lu Bu is equipped with his fourth weapon.
Charge Attack 6: : Unleashes numerous criss-crossing swings done back and forth, then drives halberd on the ground to produce a powerful tremor. Press repeatedly for additional swings. Inflicts lightning elemental damage if Lu Bu is equipped with his fourth weapon (or fire if equipped with his fifth weapon in Xtreme Legends).
Normal Attack 1: : Does a wide swing to the left, another to the right, a frontal overhead swipe, and a round slash to the right while holding left palm outward.
Normal Attack 2: : Similar to the first normal attack string, but adds a spinning swing with halberd held at a slightly low angle.
Normal Attack 3: : Similar to the second normal attack string, but adds a round angular swipe towards the front.
Musou Attacks
Musou Attack: : Performs a series of angled spinning slashes done while leaping continuously, ending with a powerful slam on the ground.
True Musou Attack: Low Health + : Similar to the normal Musou animation, but adds several criss-crossing slashes similar to those used for the sixth charge attack.
Auxiliary Attacks
Dash Attack: Dashing + : Launches a diagonal spin slash directed to the upper right, knocking enemies in front away.
Jump Attack: : Does a leftward scooping slash with one hand while in mid-air.
Power Guard: L1 + : Pushes an attacking enemy back to create some distance from them.
Horse Attacks
Horse Charge Attack: : Delivers powerful swipes to both sides while on horseback. Can be performed while in the middle of doing the normal horse attack string.
Horse Normal Attack: : Unleashes broad arcing swings to the right and left repeatedly.
Horse Musou Attack: : Rides horse while unleashing multiple fast swings done back and forth.
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
While this incarnation of Lu Bu is even more deadly with new attacks available to him, his attack speed has been lowered slightly for gameplay balance.
Charge Attack 1: : Lu Bu performs an unblockable grab by impaling an opponent with his halberd. If the attack successfully connects, he then lifts his victim up and eviscerates them with several arcing swings done sideways. Afterwards, they are then violently tossed away via downward smash. The last hit inflicts elemental damage while the target being thrown may also collide with enemy crowds for additional harm. This move is based on Lu Bu's old Sun Down attack from the first game.
Charge Attack 2: : Rushes momentarily before scooping foes up into the air with a blunt upward strike.
Charge Attack 3: : Overwhelms enemies with multiple rotating swings done counterclockwise per step forward, ending with a frontal swipe and a stomp that generates a radial shockwave. Staggers surrounding foes for a brief moment and inflicts damage that cannot K.O. enemies. Tap repeatedly for additional hits.
Charge Attack 4: : Disperses enemy crowds with a low sweeping slash while charging at a short distance.
Charge Attack 5: : Runs for a bit before launching a high kick that lifts enemies up into the air at a higher elevation than the second charge. Tap twice to have Lu Bu further eviscerate targets with a downward slice.
Charge Attack 6: : Unleashes numerous criss-crossing swings done back and forth, then drives halberd on the ground to produce a powerful tremor. Press repeatedly for additional swings.
Normal Attack 1: : Does a wide swing to the left, another to the right, a frontal overhead swipe, and a round slash to the right while holding left palm outward.
Normal Attack 2: : Similar to the first normal attack string, but adds a spinning swing with halberd held at a slightly low angle.
Normal Attack 3: : Similar to the second normal attack string, but adds a round angular swipe towards the front.
Musou Attacks
Musou Attack: : Performs a series of angled spinning slashes done while leaping continuously, ending with a powerful slam on the ground.
True Musou Attack: Low Health + : Similar to the normal Musou animation, but adds several criss-crossing slashes similar to those used for the sixth charge attack. Can apply elemental damage to the finisher depending on what orb Lu Bu is equipped with.
Auxiliary Attacks
Dash Attack: Dashing + : Launches a diagonal spin slash directed to the upper right, knocking enemies in front away.
Jump Attack: : Does a leftward scooping slash with one hand while in mid-air.
Jump Charge: : Flips in the air and plants halberd on the ground, creating a tremor that knocks surrounding enemies off their feet while damaging them at the same time.
Parry: L1 + : Instantly performs the fourth charge attack to counter incoming blows.
Announcement: R3: Emits a guard-breaking war cry surging with electricity, then does a stomp that inflicts minor damage on surrounding enemies. One of two taunting moves in the game that can cause direct harm. Aura may change color in Free Mode to match the user's chosen side.
Horse Attacks
Horse Charge Attack: : Delivers powerful swipes to both sides while on horseback. Can be performed while in the middle of doing the normal horse attack string.
Horse Normal Attack: : Unleashes broad arcing swings to the right and left repeatedly.
Horse Musou Attack: : Rides horse while unleashing multiple fast swings done back and forth.
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
Lu Bu gains an additional skill in this title.
Weapon Type: Spear
Skill - Charge: Strengthens personal troops to attack the enemy main camp.
Dynasty Warriors (PSP)
Lu Bu 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 - Fire Spell: Imbues all of the player's attacks with the fire element for 15 seconds.
Dynasty Warriors Advance
Lu Bu normally fights using the halberd in this title, though he also capable of performing his moveset with crescent blades and pikes.
Main Attacks
Charge Attack 1: A: Does a dashing thrust attack. Its distance can be lengthened by enhancing the Storm power-up once. A second enhancement will cause Lu Bu to send out an energy wave right after the initial thrust.
Charge Attack 2: BA: Swings upward to daze nearby foes. Releases an energy wave forward if the Stun power-up has been enhanced twice. Effective against bowmen.
Charge Attack 3: BBA: Performs an overhead slash, a charging thrust, an ascending strike slanted to the upper left, a frontal swipe, and a short stab leading up to a spin attack. Releases an energy wave at the end if the Storm power-up has been enhanced twice. Tap B repeatedly for additional hits. Effective against spearmen.
Charge Attack 4: BBBA: Unleashes a rotating slash attack. Enhancing the Reach power-up twice will result in Lu Bu performing three rotating slashes in a row with the last one done while moving at a faster pace. Effective against swordsmen.
Normal Attack: BBB: Launches quick swings to the right and left before ending the attack with an overhead slice. Can be cycled up to 9 hits depending on the weapon's overall stats.
Musou Attack: L + A: Lu Bu delivers several Musou-infused strikes to devastate surrounding foes as his body emanates crackles of energy. The hit motions for this move include three spin swipes, a wider version of his normal attack string, and three alternating swings done back and forth.
Charge Attack 1: : Emits a war cry that damages all nearby foes within range.
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: R2: Rolls on the ground to evade enemy attacks.
Samurai Warriors: State of War
Lu Bu gains an additional skill in this title.
Sub-Officer Skill - Aggression: Provides a chance of doubling attack power at the beginning of a mission.
Charge Attack 1: Performs a powerful stomp that sends out a shockwave powerful enough to send nearby foes flying away.
Charge Attack 3: Overwhelms enemies with multiple rotating swings done counterclockwise, ending with a frontal swipe and a stomp that generates a dizzying shockwave.
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, Lu Bu's charge attacks will be imbued with the fire element by default. He uses the same element as an enemy in Advance.
Charge Attack 1: : Unleashes a single slash inwards then advances forward with an outwards one, then stomps the ground to produce a bursting effect. The first two hits inflict fire damage and are unblockable as they knock away, while the final stomp inflicts trip effect on grounded hit. Cannot activate elemental effects provided by orbs.
Charge Attack 2: : Rushes momentarily before scooping foes up into the air with a blunt upward strike. Cannot activate elemental effects provided by orbs.
Charge Attack 3: : Overwhelms enemies with multiple rotating swings done counterclockwise per step forward, ending with a frontal swipe and a stomp that generates a radial shockwave. Staggers surrounding foes for a brief moment. The shockwave's attack power has been significantly enhanced to deal damage that also can K.O. enemies properly.
Charge Attack 4: : Disperses enemy crowds with a low sweeping slash while charging at a short distance.
Charge Attack 5: : Swings upward to create a massive ripple of dark-colored lightning to knock victims up high into the air.
Charge Attack 6: : Unleashes numerous criss-crossing swings done back and forth, then drives halberd on the ground to produce a powerful tremor. Press repeatedly for additional swings.
Normal Attack 1: : Does a wide swing to the left, another to the right, a frontal overhead swipe, and a round slash to the right while holding left palm outward.
Normal Attack 2: : Similar to the first normal attack string, but adds a spinning swing with halberd held at a slightly low angle.
Normal Attack 3: : Similar to the second normal attack string, but adds a round angular swipe towards the front.
Evolution Attack: : Unleashes numerous criss-crossing swings done back and forth, then drives halberd on the ground to produce a powerful tremor. Press repeatedly for additional swings.
Musou Attacks
Musou Attack: : Performs a series of angled spinning slashes done while leaping continuously, ending with a powerful slam on the ground.
True Musou Attack: Low Health + : Similar to the normal Musou animation, though the tremor effect is activated via ground stab using the halberd's blunt end instead while a massive radial shockwave is generated afterwards.
Auxiliary Attacks
Dash Attack: Dashing + : Launches a diagonal spin slash directed to the upper right, knocking enemies in front away.
Jump Attack: : Does a leftward scooping slash with one hand while in mid-air.
Jump Charge: : Stomps the ground hard to generate a launching circle that flings nearby foes to the air, then does a knocking swing towards the right.
Parry: L1 + : Instantly performs the fourth charge attack to counter incoming blows.
Horse Attacks
Horse Charge Attack: : Delivers powerful swipes to both sides while on horseback. Can be performed while in the middle of doing the normal horse attack string.
Horse Normal Attack: : Unleashes broad arcing swings to the right and left repeatedly.
Horse Musou Attack: : Rides horse while unleashing multiple fast swings done back and forth.
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 1 - Seal Power-Up: Gives the party unlimited Musou for 10 seconds. Occurs randomly.
Special Ability 2 - Axe Power-Up: Doubles party's attack power for 30 seconds. Occurs randomly.
Special Ability 3 - Revolt: Stages a revolt against the party. Occurs if the defecting character is thoroughly dissatisfied with the player's actions.
Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires
Lu Bu gains additional abilities and traits in this title.
Weapon Type: Spear
Skill - Rush: Focuses on defeating nearby enemy officers.
Proposed Policy 1 - Reinforce++: Restores a single officer's troops to maximum.
Proposed Policy 2 - Capture: Halves the player's abilities for 30 seconds, but enables them to capture any enemy officer they defeat. Does not work on officers returning to the battlefield or appearing as reinforcements.
Dynasty Warriors: Online
Although Lu Bu's moveset is available for player avatars to make use of, the actual character can be temporarily controlled by using their corresponding spirit item.
Domestic Bonus: +10 to Military
Battle Bonus: +7 to Attack
Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2
Lu Bu gains additional abilities and traits in this title.
Support Skill 1 - Iron Man: Revives a defeated sub-officer right after winning an area battle.
Support Skill 2 - Firmness: Enables the player to be flinched less by enemy attacks.
Charge Attack 2: : Rushes momentarily before scooping foes up into the air with a blunt upward strike infused with the light element, making it unblockable.
Team Combination
Accursed Adoption (凶星の義父子; lit. "Ominous Adopted Father and Son")
Required Characters: Lu Bu, Dong Zhuo
Bonus: +72 Attack
Bound by Fate (宿命の縁)
Required Characters: Diao Chan, Lu Bu
Bonus: +28 Attack, +20 Growth
Fierce Loyalty (猛き主従; lit. "Ferocious Master and Servant")
Required Characters: Zhang Liao, Lu Bu
Bonus: +28 Attack, +20 Growth
Dynasty Warriors DS: Fighter's Battle
Obstacle Effects
Obstacle Effect 1 - Dud: Has no effect whatsoever. Only available to obstacle card version.
Obstacle Effect 2 - Insert Dud: Adds a Dud to the enemy's obstacle roulette. Only available to rare card version.
Obstacle Effect 3 - Whirlwind: Summons a whirlwind that displaces the opponent to a random location.
Main Attacks
Normal Attack: Launches a fiery diagonal slash. Knocks the player away instantly. May likely miss if the player is too close to Lu Bu.
Strong Attack: Causes pillars of energy to materialize on random parts of the battlefield while launching several spin slashes that end with another energy pillar being sent to the player's location.
Warriors Orochi
Modified Attacks
Charge Attack 2: : Functions similarly to its base game incarnation, but can break through the enemy's guard due it being given an innate flash attribute.
Charge Attack 3: : Functions similarly to its base game incarnation, though its radial shockwave effect can no longer inflict elemental damage. This issue has been fixed in the sequel by enabling it to activate weapon elements once again.
Charge Attack 6: : Functions similarly to its base game incarnation, though only the first hit can inflict elemental damage. The sequel has the attack's elemental activation trigger on the last hit instead.
New Attacks
Special Attack/Type Action: R1 (Sure-Killing Art): In a manner reminiscent of his old third charge/C3 in Dynasty Warriors 3, Lu Bu rushes to the nearest opponent to grab them with his left hand. Upon connecting, he will drag his victim up by the throat while running forward and carrying them to his left, then leaps into the air with a spin, ending in a choke slam that produces a dark red tremor. Cannot be blocked by any means and will leave Lu Bu temporarily invincible until the attack ends. Consumes 80 Musou points.
Hyper Armor: Cannot be flinched with normal attacks while grounded, but does not reduce damage taken.
Team Abilities
Ability 1 - Vitality: Increases the team's life.
Ability 2 - Potence: Increases the team's attack.
Ability 3 - Cavalier: Increases the team's attack and defense while mounted.
Ability 4 - Power: Increases attack of Power-type characters.
Warriors Orochi 2
Team Attacks
Assist Attack: Counter + L1 + or : Lu Bu performs his fourth charge attack to assist a teammate. Consumes a portion of Musou.
Triple Attack 1: Low Health + L2 + R2 + : Causes destructive energy to come rising up in front of the user.
Triple Attack 2: Low Health + L2 + R2 + : Smashes the ground with destructive energy.
Triple Attack 3: Low Health + L2 + R2 + : Unleashes a powerful radial shockwave.
Triple Attack Finisher: Lu Bu eviscerates enemies with rapid swings done back and forth, then adds a turning overhead swipe at the end for good measure. 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 1: Low Health + L2 + R2 + : If Lu Bu is paired up with Wei Yan and Mitsuhide Akechi, they will perform a triple attack unique to them. For his part, Lu Bu unleashes a mighty swipe with red and black streaks accompanying it. Once the rest of his teammates contribute to the assault, all three of them produce a massive pillar of light surging with electric currents.
Unique Triple Attack 2: Low Health + L2 + R2 + : If Lu Bu's teammates are Tadakatsu Honda and Orochi, they will be able to perform a unique triple attack that allows them to demonstrate their inhuman strength. Lu Bu contributes to the combo by launching a dark surge of energy while the area is crackling with red electricity. Their collective attacks result in a bright orange pillar of energy rising from the ground and causing immense damage on surrounding enemies.
Strategy - Face Off: Reduces overall damage inflicted upon all allied forces.
Fighting Style
When controlled by the AI in Dynasty Warriors 5, most of Lu Bu's charge attacks will be imbued with the light element by default.
Renbu String 1: Swings weapon diagonally to the left and right, then launches a turning overhead swipe followed by a low spin slash that has Lu Bu bending his back while rotating the blades on top of him.
Renbu String 2: Similar to the first Renbu string, but extends the overhead twirl before adding a frontal slash and a quick stab with one of the weapon's blade tips.
Renbu String 3: Similar to the second Renbu string, but adds a slash directed to the right and a turning swipe done diagonally.
Renbu String Infinite: Similar to the third Renbu string, but adds seven strikes that release cross-shaped energy waves forward with each swing.
Renbu String 1: Does an upward swing before disconnecting both blades to deliver a downward twirling slice.
Renbu String 2: Similar to the first Renbu string, but adds a rising twirling slice with both disconnected blades.
Renbu String 3: Similar to the second Renbu string, but extends the combo by sending out a red cross-shaped energy wave forth.
Renbu String Infinite: Similar to the third Renbu string, but includes a ground slam that triggers an explosion.
Charge Attack: Holding : Hurls connected weapon forward like a boomerang. Lu Bu remains stationary during this move.
Musou Attacks
Musou Attack: : Does an empowered version of the first to third Renbu string repeatedly. It ends with Lu Bu raising his weapon in front and detaching it to unleash a cross-shaped energy wave, performing two spiraling twirls to the lower left and lower right, and reconnecting the blades in time to toss them around in four counterclockwise rotations. The weapon in this particular phase will not be able to hit enemies that are too close to Lu Bu, so caution is advised when executing the move.
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 leftward swing that sends out a red cross-shaped energy wave forward.
Dash Charge: Dashing + : Pounds the ground while hopping to produce a quaking tremor. Tapping again will cause Lu Bu to follow up with an uppercut strike so long as his Renbu level is 2 and above.
Jump Attack: : Performs a downward swing with all four blade tips cutting opponents at once in the air.
Jump Charge: : Disconnects both blades and plunges them on the ground together from each side, creating a fiery blast that burns nearby foes instantly.
Evasion: R1: Rolls forward while holding weapon to the right side.
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 + : Rams weapon horizontally while dashing for a bit. If the attack connects, Lu Bu will latch onto the opponent and flip them over to the rear before sending them spiraling in the air.
Grapple Charge: L1 + : Does an ascending spin slash. Should the move connect successfully, Lu Bu will juggle the enemy with a continuous overhead twirl before knocking them down with a downward swipe.
Counter Attack: Counter + L1 + : Whips out weapon slightly to repel an enemy's hit.
Counter Charge: Counter + L1 + : Does a frontal rotating strike to knock nearby foes away.
Deadlock Attack: Deadlock + : Upon winning a deadlock, Lu Bu will impale one of his blades to the opponent's torso and forcefully twirl them around via backhand swipe with the other blade. He then ends the attack by reattaching both blades together to unleash a cross-shaped energy wave forward.
Horse Attacks
Horse Charge Attack: : Disconnects both blades to deliver a double slash on each side. Can be performed while in the middle of doing the normal horse attack string.
Horse Normal Attack: : Rotates weapon back and forth on the right while riding horse. The number of hits can be increased by filling up the Renbu gauge.
Horse Musou Attack: : Unleashes several rotating swings done back and forth before doing a double slash with both disconnect blades. The attack's finisher also produces a fiery explosion around Lu Bu and his horse.
Officer Skills
Adrenaline: Doubles attack power for 30 seconds when knocked down and near death.
Spirit: Increases the amount of Musou gained.
Horsemanship: Increases overall abilities of current horse.
Bonus Special: Receives one tome for defeating 300 enemies each time.
Tome Skills
Stamina: Increases the duration of special move.
Stamina+: Greatly 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
Lu Bu gains additional abilities and traits in this title.
Special Move - Brace: Temporarily avoids being stunned by most enemy attacks.
Additional Move - True Speed: Allows the user to continuously perform running attacks while receiving a slight boost in attack power and hit speed. Also increases speed of horse if activated while riding. Lu Bu runs forward while holding his weapon in front of him.
True Speed Attack: True Speed + : Twirls weapon to the front like a windmill while running.
True Speed Charge: True Speed + : Does a stronger version of the dash charge attack.
Officer Card - The One and Only (唯一無双; lit. "Only One Unparalleled"): Greatly increases Lu Bu's attack when invading.
Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce
Lu Bu is affiliated with the cross pikes in this title.
Skills
Fury Awakening Aura: Releases golden lightning and red bursts of energy while activating fury form. Can be imbued with additional effects via certain chi skills.
Type Skill - Last Stand: Gains stronger attack power when life is nearly depleted. Only available in Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce.
Support Skill - Health Recovery: Restores an ally's health by a moderate amount. Only available in Shin Sangoku Musou Multi Raid 2.
Team Ability - Awakening Boost: Increases amount of awakening points gained when slaying enemies. Only available in Shin Sangoku Musou Multi Raid 2.
Card: Officer Type, Yang Element, +30 (+20 in Multi Raid 2) to Blacksmith
Enemy-Only Attacks
Shockwave Attack: Unleashes a small radial shockwave to repel nearby foes while providing additional breathing room for incoming attacks. Only used in Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce.
Card Combination
Devoted Love (忠愛の治世; lit. "The Reign of Loyal Love")
Required Characters: Diao Chan, Lu Bu
Bonus: +30 to Exchange
Fighting Style
Dynasty Warriors 6 grants him excellent crowd control and dueling with his new weapon. He can practically plow through any obstacle and is especially deadly with an infinite Renbu gauge. He is the only character in the game who is limited to one tome in battle, but he makes up for it by having all of his stats maxed out at level 50. Overall, the changes he received have made him a more balanced character in terms of playability.
When controlled by the AI in Strikeforce, Lu Bu's attacks will be imbued with the yin element by default.
Lu Bu is affiliated with the halberd in this title. When equipped with it, Lu Bu can perform the following unique attacks listed below.
EX Attack: : Rushes forward and grabs an enemy while holding halberd over right shoulder with a red wind resistance aura (which acts as an unblockable grab). Upon lifting the target's head with only one hand, Lu Bu will emit red and black electrical currents that burst violently once he slams his victim down on the ground. The impact alone also sends nearby foes flying away. However, certain juggled targets may get knocked away by the rush instead.
Musou Attack - Spirit Bomb (無双天武掌; lit. "Unmatched Heaven Martial Palm"): : Lu Bu delivers a roar before thrusting his halberd forward at a slightly higher angle, creating a black funnel of energy radiating with red electricity. Each part of the blast can inflict a guard break.
Aerial Musou Attack - Armageddon Strike (灰燼撃; lit. "Embers Strike"): : Smashes the ground with halberd upon landing, producing an unblockable explosive burst of energy that sends surrounding enemies flying away.
Notable Skills
Speed Up ++: Increases speed by a large amount.
Attack Range Up: Increases attack range.
Halberd Master: Gains expertise at wielding the halberd.
Synergy: Greatly increases attack if equipped with two weapons that have the same element.
Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends
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.
General of Unparalleled Might (飛将軍) - Massively increases damage inflicted on enemies when using EX weapons.
Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires
Officer Skills
Fame Type: Brave
Subordinate Special Command 1 - Search: Searches for a capable free officer and invites them to join. Increases brave fame by 2,000 when used.
Subordinate Special Command 2 - Rebel: Start a rebellion together with a sworn sibling or spouse. Increases brave fame by 5,000 and evil fame by 1,500 when used.
Dynasty Warriors Next
Lu Bu is affiliated with the halberd in this title.
Unique Attacks
EX Attack: : Serves the same function like in the base game.
Musou Attack: : Lu Bu performs Spirit Bomb as their main Musou attack with the game classifying it as a Multi-Strike type.
Speed Musou Attack - Scythe: Tap Both Sides of Screen: Lu Bu unleashes a series of powerful slashes imbued with violent energy, then emits a radial shockwave to knock unaffected enemies away.
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) - Tigers: Summons several tigers that emit a shockwave-inducing howl.
Stratagems
Stratagem Card (Default) - Unparalleled Might (無双の一撃; lit. "Unmatched Single Blow"): Causes player's attacks to break through the enemy's guard.
Stratagem Card (Downloadable) - Powerful Deterrent (最強の取締り; lit. "Strongest Crackdown"): Prevents enemies from invading the player until the next turn.
Allied Stratagem: If deployed as a playable officer, Lu Bu will motivate himself and increase his own attack power during battle. Has a chance of happening from time to time.
Shin Sangoku Musou VS
Lu Bu is affiliated with the halberd 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 an even wider shockwave for more coverage.
Charge Attack 4: YYYX: Functions similarly to its base game incarnation, but releases a wide energy wave for additional range.
Charge Attack 5: YYYYX: Functions similarly to its base game incarnation, though the final hit motion triggered by connecting the attack with an enemy produces a massive fissure that drags in more foes, making it useful for crowd clearing if enemy officers are present.
Jump Charge: BX: Slams the earth with enough force to create a fissure rising from below.
Additional Attacks
Ranged Attack: Lock-On Enemy + Y: Performs a powerful war cry that generates a shockwave around Lu Bu.
Ranged Charge: Lock-On Enemy + X: Sends out a large diagonal energy wave at the target via delayed slash.
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: Quickly tumbles to the air to evade enemy attacks.
Musou Attacks
Normal Musou Skill - Mighty Arm (豪腕): ZL or Y + B: Sends opponents flying with every attack.
Rare Musou Skill - Steadfast (金剛): ZL or Y + B: Prevents attacks from flinching the user.
Musou Attack: A: Lu Bu performs Spirit Bomb as their ground Musou attack.
Musou Rush: Hold A: Lu Bu duels an enemy officer through one of several mini-games that tests their individual reflexes against one another. Should the opponent lose, Lu Bu will briefly stun his opponent before attacking them with two upward swings, an uppercut punch, and a shockwave-inducing roar. He then proceeds to finish the assault by delivering a fierce energy wave similar to the one used for his ranged charge attack. If the opponent wins, Lu Bu 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
Heroic Trio (武勇三傑)
Required Characters: Zhao Yun, Guan Yu, Lu Bu
Personal Tactic - Seething Rage Plan (怒髪の計): Causes the user and their allies to send opponents flying with every hit while being able to withstand enemy attacks.
Honeypot Scheme (美女連環)
Required Characters: Diaochan, Lu Bu, Dong Zhuo
Personal Tactic - Blackout Plan (暗転の計): Activates the Blackout skill effect on a wider scale, obstructing the sight of all enemy officers.
Archers (弓士)
Required Characters: Xiahou Yuan, Sun Shangxiang, Lu Bu
Personal Tactic - Ambush Plan (奇襲の計): Increases movement speed and allows the user to bypass enemy bases without capturing them.
Shin Sangoku Musou Online Z
Uses many of the same attacks offered by the sky piercer moveset albeit with some differences.
Modified Attacks
Charge Attack 1: Holds weapon horizontally and lets out a fierce war cry that causes the ground to shake violently, downing surrounding foes in the process.
Charge Attack 3: Similar to what the sky piercer moveset has access to, but dizzies foes instead of staggering them. Does not include additional button inputs.
Charge Attack 5: Similar to what the sky piercer moveset has access to, but adds a radial shockwave during the jabbing motion.
Charge Attack 6: Launches an upward strike, then slashes wildly back and forth before letting out a roar that sends out waves of energy around the user. Tap repeatedly for additional slashes.
Musou Attack: Releases an energy burst that burns and dazes foes before performing an adaptation of Lu Bu's Spirit Bomb Musou attack from Dynasty Warriors 7. It has the user generate a radial shockwave via war cry and launches several funnels of wind at a great distance.
Dash Attack: Similar to what the sky piercer moveset has access to, but dizzies foes instead of knocking them away.
Jump Charge: Similar to what the sky piercer moveset has access to, but launches foes instead of staggering them.
Special Abilities
Summon Skill - Troop Empowerment: Increases allies' attack and health.
Strong Attack 1 (Dash): Smashes whole halberd down on the ground to send out a mobile shockwave crackling with red electricity. Deals 160% 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): Thrusts at foes twice with the second hit delivered with more power, dealing a total of 230% attack damage. Its bonus effect allows it to deal an additional 380% attack damage on hit and greatly reduces their super armor bar. The effect itself triggers every 30 seconds.
Strong Attack 1 (Armor): Lifts up halberd while letting out a fearsome roar that generates a red radial shockwave, dealing 110% attack damage to surrounding opponents in the process. 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): Does a slanted spin slash followed by a circular swipe to the front, eviscerating nearby enemies with 200% 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: Hits the ground with an upward strike to produce a pillar of red energy that lifts foes up into the air. Inflicts 190% attack damage.
Strong Attack 3: Performs a barrage of five circular swings with the last one being wider in range, dealing a total of 480% attack damage.
Strong Attack 4: Does a charged diagonal slash that deals 250% attack damage towards foes and sends them flying.
Strong Attack 5: Thrusts halberd to seize an enemy. If successful, Lu Bu immediately follows up with several concaving twirls done back and forth before impaling the target upward and slamming them hard on the ground. Deals a total of 460% attack damage.
Strong Attack 6: Madly flogs enemies with a severe diagonal strike followed by three more criss-crossing slashes. It ends with Lu Bu unleashing a pillar of violent energy to further repel foes. Deals a total of 510% attack damage.
Normal Attack 1: Unleashes a rotating diagonal swing aimed at the upper left, dealing 80% attack damage.
Normal Attack 2: Does a rotating diagonal swing in the other direction to cause 80% attack damage to foes.
Normal Attack 3: Cuts foes down with a vertical chop, inflicting 100% attack damage.
Normal Attack 4: Does a sweeping circular slash that deals 120% attack damage in the process.
Normal Attack 5: Launches another sweeping circular slash to inflict 150% attack damage.
Normal Attack 6: Delivers one last circular swipe to end the combo, dealing 220% attack damage and knocking foes away.
Special Attacks
EX Attack: Rushes forward to grab an enemy. If the attack successfully connects, Lu Bu will grab his victim by one hand while transferring energy to the hold, then smash them on the ground hard to produce a powerful shockwave, dealing a total of 580% attack damage.
Musou Attack: Performing a rendition of his Spirit Bomb Musou attack, Lu Bu releases immense violent energy in the form of a dark-colored blast to devastate enemies in front of him, dealing a total of 1,130% attack damage.
Auxiliary Attacks
Dash Attack: Pauses in time to deliver a diagonal slash to the upper left.
Switch Attack: Drops down to clear away nearby enemies with a circular slash. Only used in certain competitive modes.
Counter Attack: Dazes foes the moment they hit while blocking.
Evasion: Rolls at high speed to evade incoming enemy attacks.
Horse Attacks
Horse Normal Attack: Does wild varying swipes to the right while on horseback.
Horse Kick Attack: Has horse unleash powerful kicks with its forelegs. Has a cooldown time of 8 seconds.
Horse Stomp Attack: Has horse stomp the ground hard. Has a cooldown time of 6 seconds.
Horse Musou Attack: Commands horse to charge forward at high speed for a short duration of time.
Guild Expedition Enemy-Only Attacks
Enemy-Only Attack 1 - Aura of Defense: During the second tier mission of the Sili expedition stage, Lu Bu will occasionally unleash an aura that improves the defense power of his allies.
Enemy-Only Attack 2 - Speed Down: Causes normal attacks to reduce the player's defense power. Can be defended against by picking up immunity items scattered throughout the area.
General Tactics
Marquis of Wen: Increases anti-super armor and anti-blocking capabilities by 6%. Effects increase the higher Lu Bu's star ranking becomes.
Earthshaking: Increases block recovery speed in battle by 8%. Effects increase the higher Lu Bu's star ranking becomes.
Velocity: Causes EX attack to deal 140% more damage to enemies with more than 70% of their maximum health. Effects increase the higher Lu Bu's star ranking becomes.
Matchless Valour: Terrifies nearby foes with own valor, causing them to deal 4% less damage and lose 4% defense. Effects increase the higher Lu Bu's star ranking becomes.
Combat Soul Skills
Heaven Combat Soul Skill: Causes EX attack or Musou attack to generate a super armor effect that reduces the amount of damage Lu Bu takes by 10% for 6 seconds. Bonus increases the higher the combat soul's ranking rises.
Earth Combat Soul Skill: Causes EX attack to provide a 25% boost in penetration for 14 seconds. Bonus increases the higher the combat soul's ranking rises.
Human Combat Soul Skill: Causes attacks on enemy officers to boost Lu Bu's damage output bu 0.5% for 10 seconds, stacking up to 100 times. Bonus increases the higher the combat soul's ranking rises.
Star Combat Soul Skill: Causes hits Lu Bu receives to boost his attack power and life steal effect by 2% for 8 seconds, stacking up to 5 times. Bonus increases the higher the combat soul's ranking rises.
Introductory animation of Lu Bu in his unique costume.
Suit Skill: Decreases cooldown time of EX attack by 1 second.
Ornament Skill: Gains an 8% attack boost for 4 seconds after performing a charge attack.
Horse Skills
Chi Tu: Causes Musou finisher to deal additional real damage equal to 180% of attack.
Shining Glint: Causes Musou finisher to deal additional real damage equal to 180% of attack.
Purple Sun: Increases damage dealt in battle by 10%.
Team Combination
Demon Elai
Required Characters: Dian Wei, Lu Bu
Bonus: +13,333 Health, +1,058 Attack
Special Skill: Causes charge attacks to inflict fierce sharp slashes against enemies, dealing additional damage equivalent to 18% of maximum health. Has a 30 second cooldown time.
Heroic Bearing
Required Characters: Zhang Liao, Lu Bu
Bonus: +13,333 Health, +1,058 Attack
Spear and Halberd
Required Characters: Zhang Fei, Lu Bu
Bonus: +13,333 Health, +1,058 Attack
Tried in Vain
Required Characters: Lu Bu, Yuan Shao
Bonus: +13,333 Health, +1,058 Attack
Turning Coat
Required Characters: Lu Bu, Dong Zhuo
Bonus: +13,333 Health, +1,058 Attack
(Unreleased Team Combination)
Required Characters: Diaochan, Lu Bu
Bonus: +10,111 Health, +802 Attack
Joint Skill: If Lu Bu happens to be partnered with Diaochan, he will be able to perform a special joint attack alongside her. He continuously twirls his halberd in an overhead manner while generating a glowing fissure of red energy around him. The assault ends with him catching Diaochan in a lover's embrace after she finishes her high-speed revolving dance. As they hold each other passionately, their collective aura produces swirling pink energy waves that repel surrounding enemies away from them.
Smart Chaining Stratagem
Required Characters: Diaochan, Lu Bu, Dong Zhuo
Bonus: +16,778 Health, +1,332 Attack
The Rising Stars
Required Characters: Sima Yi, Lu Bu, Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao, Meng Huo
Bonus: +33,333 Health, +2,646 Attack
Warriors Orochi 3
Lu Bu retains his weapon moveset from Dynasty Warriors 7 albeit with some changes and additions.
Changed Attacks
EX Attack: : Serves the same function like in the base game, but can now properly connect on airborne foes.
Jump Charge: : Slams the earth with enough force to create a fissure rising from below.
Team Abilities
Ability 1 - Efficacy: Increases damage inflicted upon enemy officers for all team members.
Ability 2 - Dexterity: Reduces the damage received from enemy combos for all team members. Only available in Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate.
Special Attacks
Musou Attack: : Lu Bu performs Spirit Bomb 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: Lu Bu performs the fourth charge attack to assist a teammate while surrounded within an updraft of wind for extra coverage.
Grounded Type Action: R1: Attempts to impale an enemy. If Lu Bu manages to skewer an enemy, he will then drag the victim along the ground as he dashes forward with a wind tunnel effect (also running into-and-damaging enemies in the way), finishing with an inward-lifting-swat to fling the victim away. While it acts as a grab, it is completely blockable.
Midair Type Action: R1: Produces a violent fissure by tossing his halberd like a javelin to the ground from midair before bringing it back out.
Hyper Armor: Passive: Cannot be flinched with normal attacks while grounded, but does not reduce damage taken. However, getting staggered or stunned causes subsequent normal attacks to normally flinch on grounded hit for the combo.
Normal Strategy Card: Violent Roar (鬼神の咆哮; lit. "Ogre God's Roaring Howl"): Prevents current officer's Musou from depleting.
Golden Strategy Card: Ultimate Warrior (至高の武, lit. "Martial of Heightening"): Increases current officer's defense power and restores their Musou. Becomes more effective if fewer officers remain.
Team Attacks
Triple Rush 1: Does a frontal assault that sends out a mobile shockwave traveling on the ground at a certain distance.
Triple Rush 2: Quickly swings halberd back and forth several times in a row.
Triple Rush 3: Hurls down a massive energy wave that strikes the earth and clears away surrounding foes.
Unique Triple Rush: If Lu Bu happens to be teammates with Yoshitsune Minamoto and Nezha's cyborg version, he will be able to perform a unique triple rush attack alongside the two of them. Lu Bu initiates the attack by sending enemies airborne via funnel of black and red energy similar to his Musou attack.
Lu Bu is affiliated with the halberd in this title. When equipped with it, Lu Bu can perform the following unique attacks listed below.
EX Attack 1: : Rushes forward and grabs an enemy while holding halberd over right shoulder with a red wind resistance aura (which acts as an unblockable grab). Upon lifting the target's head with only one hand, Lu Bu will emit red and black electrical currents that burst violently once he slams his victim down on the ground. The impact alone also sends nearby foes flying away. It has been nerfed somewhat in Xtreme Legends while also in general, no longer activating weapon elements.
EX Attack 2: : Unleashes a wide slash to the right trailed by red and black streaks with an innate Slash/Slay attribute, then stomps the ground with a roar to generate a dome of destructive energy that blasts targets back. Introduced in Xtreme Legends.
Musou Attack - Spirit Bomb (無双天武掌; lit. "Unmatched Heaven Martial Palm"): : Lu Bu delivers a roar before thrusting his halberd forward at a slightly higher angle, creating a black funnel of energy radiating with red electricity. Each part of the blast can breach the enemy's guard.
Alternate Musou Attack - Unparalleled Might (天覇無双刻; lit. "Heaven Supreme Unmatched Carve"): R1 + : A grapple move with two different functions. If this attack is used in front of an enemy when Lu Bu is pointing his halberd forward, it will cause him to brutally smash the intended target with his weapon charged with energy. In case the move does not connect, he will hold his halberd with both arms then unleash a small dome of energy in a gesture or pose that knocks back with minor damage, granting him his infamous Hyper Mode buff for a short time with hyper armor added in. The effect will instantly wear off the moment Lu Bu switches weapons.
Aerial Musou Attack - Armageddon Strike (灰燼撃; lit. "Embers Strike"): : Smashes the ground with halberd upon landing, producing an unblockable explosive burst of energy that sends surrounding enemies flying away. Has an innate cyclone attribute, though its effects have been nerfed somewhat in the expansions.
Rage Attack: Does quick broad strikes multiple times in a row. Ends the assault by mercilessly striking at the target twice before causing them to fly away via radial energy burst.
True Rage Attack: By doing a 100-hit combo during a Rage attack, Lu Bu will start slashing at one side, continuously dragging the closest enemy he can find while surrounded by a menacing aura, and flinging them into the air in time for an upward skewer attack.
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends
Bodyguard Skills
Battle Skill - Allied Charge: Summons a large quantity of friendly troops at the designated location and marches toward the enemy commander.
Assistance Skill - Assault: Increases the player's attack power when they are near death.
Rouse Skill - Recovery: Restores the health of bodyguards when they are near death.
Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires
Ways of Life Skills
Ways of Life - Flying General: Brave Type, -2 to Virtue, 4,000 Employment Cost
Fixed Strategy - Large Draft: Uses up plenty of resources to recruit a large amount of troops.
Stratagem Card 2 - Peerless: Increases attack and defense for 20 seconds. Also prevents user from being knocked back by enemy attacks.
Stratagem Card 3 - 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 4 - Immovable: Prevents knockbacks and damage from enemies for 15 seconds.
Stratagem Card 5 - Base Raid: Captures an enemy base by raiding it. Cannot be used on the enemy's main camp or instant bases. Requires 2 allied units to temporarily withdraw for card to take effect.
Awarded Stratagem Card - Resolute Defense: Renders the user invincible, preventing their health from being fully depleted for 15 seconds.
Shin Sangoku Musou Blast
Original Card
Unit Type: Cavalry
Musou - Unparalleled Heavenly Martial Fist (無双天武掌, lit. "Unmatched Heaven Martial Palm"): Unleashes a massive whirlwind in front of the user.
Skill - Demon God Awakening (鬼神覚醒; lit. "Ogre God Awakening"): Eliminates cooldown time for Musou attacks and other skills.
Team Effect - Other Attacking Formation: Increases effectiveness of Musou attacks and skills in proportion to the amount of Other officers on the team.
Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers
Type Ability
Attack Compensation: Increases attack in proportion to the amount of health lost.
Normal Attacks
Shredding Talons (裂爪; lit. "Rending Claw"): Hits multiple foes. Lowers enemy's power by 10%.
Roaring Flash (滅閃吼; lit. "Perish Flash Roar"): Hits multiple foes. Has a chance of frightening enemies.
EX Attacks
Shredding Talons EX (裂爪Ex; lit. "Rending Claw EX"): Hits multiple foes. Has a chance of fainting enemies. Lowers enemy's power by 10%.
Raging Fangs EX (走牙Ex; lit. "Marauding Fang EX"): Hits multiple foes. Has a chance of frightening enemies.
Musou Attacks
Spirit Bomb (無双天武掌; lit. "Unparalleled Heavenly Martial Fist"): Hits multiple foes. Lowers enemy's power by 10%.
Unparalleled Might (天覇無双刻; lit. "Heaven Conquering Unparalleled Engravement"): Lowers enemy's power and defense by 10%.
Armageddon Strike (灰燼撃; lit. "Ashes Blow"): Hits multiple foes. Has a chance of fainting enemies.
Red Skills
Flash: Increases critical hit rate by 15%.
Flash Duo: Increases critical hit rate by 30%.
Flash Ultra: Increases critical hit rate by 50%.
Swift Foot Ultra: Increases mobility by 2.
Double-Edge: Increases strength by 20%, but decreases defense by 20%.
Unstoppable: Increases mobility by 1 on odd-numbered turns.
Fearless Leader: Increases critical hit rate when allied morale is low.
Musou Master: Increases attack strength of Musou attacks.
Leech Blade: Uses 10% of the damage the character inflicts to restore health.
Blue Skills
Stun Effect: Occasionally induces enemies into a stunned state with attacks.
Frighten Effect: Occasionally induces enemies into a frightened state with attacks.
Burn Effect: Occasionally induces enemies into a burnt state with attacks.
Freeze Effect: Occasionally induces enemies into a frozen state with attacks.
Shock Effect: Occasionally induces enemies into a shocked state with attacks.
Poison Effect: Occasionally induces enemies into a poisoned state with attacks.
Roar: Reduces the enemy's morale based on the number of units defeated during Synchro Mode.
Green Skills
Health Fountain: Restores 10% of health at the start of each turn.
Musou Fountain: Restores 10% of the Musou gauge at the start of each turn.
Pugnacity: Restores the Musou gauge of the unit and any allied units within 1 adjacent square by 5% at the start of each turn.
Pugnacity Duo: Restores the Musou gauge of the unit and any allied units within 1 adjacent square by 10% at the start of each turn.
Pugnacity Ultra: Restores the Musou gauge of the unit and any allied units within 1 adjacent square by 15% at the start of each turn.
Windstorm: Increases the damage of Synchro attacks.
Inspiration: Makes it easier to increase morale after defeating an enemy unit.
Purple Skills
Learner: Increases experience earned by 30%.
Learner Duo: Increases experience earned by 50%.
Learner Ultra: Increases experience earned by 100%.
Flurry: Increases the charge during attacks by 10%.
Flurry Duo: Increases the charge during attacks by 30%.
Flurry Ultra: Increases the charge during attacks by 50%.
Stun Attack: Increases damage to enemies in a stunned state by 30%.
Frighten Attack: Increases damage to enemies in a frightened state by 30%.
Burn Attack: Increases damage to enemies in a burnt state by 30%.
Freeze Attack: Increases damage to enemies in a frozen state by 30%.
Shock Attack: Increases damage to enemies in a shocked state by 30%.
Poison Attack: Increases damage to enemies in a poisoned state by 30%.
Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed
Main Attacks
Strong Attack 1 - Conqueror Crush (天覇撃; lit. "Heaven Supreme Strike"): Launches an enemy into the air via fiery swipe while activating a buff that bestows super armor status and boosts attack by 15% for 10 seconds. Has a cooldown time of 22 seconds (12 seconds in the Japanese server).
Strong Attack 2 - Conqueror Flurry (天覇斬; lit. "Heaven Supreme Slash"): Delivers a frontal stab followed by several rapid criss-cross slashes, then lands another stab before producing a fissure that causes thermal energy to rise up momentarily. In the Japanese server, this move has been replaced with three round slashes in a row with the third one accompanied by a minor explosion. Has a cooldown time of 25 seconds (16 seconds in the Japanese server).
Strong Attack 3 - Conqueror Slam (天覇乱舞; lit. "Heaven Supreme Wild Dance"): Grabs an enemy after charging briefly and slams them on the ground to violently form fissures. In the Japanese server, the attack has been altered into a diagonal slash followed by the criss-crossing swings of the original second charge move and a fierce roar that knocks away surrounding foes. It also deals additional shield damage. Has a cooldown time of 31 seconds (16 seconds in the Japanese server).
Strong Attack 4 - Conqueror Stomp (天覇震地踏; lit. "Heaven Supreme Quaking Earth Step"): Does a charging slash before stomping the ground to damage surrounding enemies. Renders Lu Bu invulnerable for 5 seconds. Has a cooldown time of 43 seconds (20 seconds in the Japanese server).
Normal Attack: Performs their preferred weapon's normal attack string.
Special Attacks
Musou Attack - Unparalleled Might (天覇無双刻; lit. "Heaven Conquering Unparalleled Engravement"): Unleashes a devastating blow that leaves surviving enemies stunned for 2 seconds. 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: Quickly strikes the ground to generate a dark red shockwave that sends surrounding foes flying away.
Special Maneuver - Repel: Knocks away surrounding foes and stuns them.
Team Attacks
Triple Attack 1: Performs a shortened version of Conqueror Crush to contribute to the combo.
Triple Attack 2: Performs switch attack to contribute to the combo.
Triple Attack 3: Performs a shortened version of Conqueror Stomp to contribute to the combo.
Global Server-Exclusive Passive Skills
Primary Skill - Demonic Frenzy: Increases attack of all officers by 10%.
Secondary Skill: Increases shield damage of repel-type officers by 15%.
Tertiary Skill: Increases attack speed of Other officers by 20%.
Japanese Server-Exclusive Passive Skills
Primary Skill: Increases overall speed by 10%. Activates after filling up one Musou bar.
Secondary Skill: Decreases damage taken by 40%. Activates after filling up two Musou bars.
Team Combination
As Good As Dad (鬼神と娘; "Demon and Daughter")
Required Characters: Lu Bu, Lu Lingqi
Bonus: Attack +2.5%, Critical Damage +5%
Evenly Good (猛将相容れず; "Irreconcilable Generals")
Required Characters: Zhang Fei, Lu Bu
Bonus: Attack +3.5%, Shield Damage +4.5%
Faithful Support (鬼神と剽軽者; "The Demon and the Maverick")
Required Characters: Lu Bu, Chen Gong
Bonus: Skill Cooldown -5%, Attack +3%
Flawless Pair (策謀の舞; "Dance of Machinations")
Required Characters: Diaochan, Lu Bu
Bonus: Attack +3%, Element Advantage +4.5%
God of War (軍神・鬼神; "The God of War and the Demon")
Required Characters: Guan Yu, Lu Bu
Bonus: Critical Chance +4%, Attack +4%
Liars (かりそめの仁義; "Transient Good Will")
Required Characters: Liu Bei, Lu Bu
Bonus: Attack +4%, Musou Generation +4%
Perfect Warriors (弓馬の達人; "Masters of Horseback Archery")
Required Characters: Han Dang, Lu Bu
Bonus: Attack +3%, Defense +3.5%
Riding Masters (馬術の達人; "Equestrian Masters")
Required Characters: Ma Chao, Lu Bu
Bonus: Attack +3%, Element Advantage +5%
Sudden Leaders (栄枯盛衰; "Rise and Fall")
Required Characters: Lu Bu, Yuan Shao
Bonus: Attack +2.5%, Defense +5%
Up to No Good (人面獣心; "Beast in Human Form")
Required Characters: Lu Bu, Dong Zhuo
Bonus: Attack +3.5%, Max Health +3.5%
Beauty Discord (連環の計; "Chain Scheme")
Required Characters: Diaochan, Lu Bu, Dong Zhuo
Bonus: Attack Speed +5%, Attack +3% (Critical Chance +3% in the Japanese server), Max Health +4%
Team Attack: Lu Bu will be able to perform a triple attack if he happens to be partnered with Diaochan and Dong Zhuo. He is the first to act during the whole combo. Only applies to the global server.
Bull's Eye (百発百中; "One Hundred Shots Out of One Hundred")
Required Characters: Taishi Ci, Huang Zhong, Lu Bu
Bonus: Attack Speed +3.5%, Attack +2.5%, Shield Damage +3.5% (+7% in the Japanese server)
Team Attack: Lu Bu will be able to perform a triple attack if he happens to be partnered with Taishi Ci and Huang Zhong. He is the second to act during the whole combo. Only applies to the global server.
Devotion's End (訣別の過去; "Farewell to the Past")
Required Characters: Cao Cao, Shu Emperor, Lu Bu
Bonus: Max Health +4.5%, Attack +4%, Critical Chance +5%
Right Hands (鬼神の陣営; "Demon's Camp")
Required Characters: Zhang Liao, Lu Bu, Chen Gong
Bonus: Attack Speed +3.5%, Attack +4%, Musou Generation +3.5% (+7% in the Japanese server)
Team Attack: Lu Bu will be able to perform a triple attack if he happens to be partnered with Zhang Liao and Chen Gong. 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% (+7% in the Japanese server)
Team Attack: Lu Bu will be able to perform a triple attack if he happens to be partnered with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. He is the first to act during the whole combo. Only applies to the global server.
While retaining the same moveset from Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends, Lu Bu wields the Mjölnir as their sacred treasure in this title. When equipped with it, Lu Bu can perform the following attacks listed below.
Special Attacks
Musou Attack: : Lu Bu performs Spirit Bomb as their ground Musou attack.
Normal Magic: R1 + : Flings Mjölnir forward towards the ground, emitting a powerful electric burst. Enemies sent airborne by this attack get struck by brief lightning bolts afterwards. The bolts themselves are able to hit downed foes, but can be guarded against. This magic is compatible with characters who specialize in fast attacks.
Charge Magic: R1 + : Jumps into the air and conjures a magic circle that calls down lightning to smite foes on a designated spot. Can be aimed by having a target appear on the ground via zoomed-in lock-on view.
Unique Magic: R1 + : Lu Bu charges Mjölnir with enough power to alter its size and appearance before leaping high into the air while shrouded in golden-colored energy. He then drops down and smashes the ground, triggering a thunderous explosion that leaves behind a large crater in its wakes. When under the effects of deification, he enlarges Mjölnir to the point of dwarfing him and swings it down on the earth, producing an electric fissure that easily knocks surrounding opponents to different directions.
Summon Magic: R1 + : Summons mount to Lu Bu's side.
Miscellaneous Skills
Unity Magic Bonus: Power +5, Technique +1, Speed +4
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 - Scattershot: Increases attack speed, charge attack power, and magic attack power. Only applies in Battle Arena.
Divine Blessing 3 - Radiance: Increases magic attack power. Also 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
Hyper Armor: Passive: Prevents enemies from interrupting combos with normal attacks.
Guard Cancel: Holding L1: Cancels most attacks into a guarding stance, providing more opportunities to defend against enemy attacks.
Type Upgrade Skill 1 - Break: Grants all charge attacks guard-breaking properties.
Type Upgrade Skill 2 - Steadfast: Enables the character to guard against all types of attacks.
Type Upgrade Skill 3 - Resilience: Increases defense when armor is active.
Type Upgrade Skill 4 - Reflex: Increases damage of first hit performed after doing a guard cancel.
Type Upgrade Skill 5 - Eruptive: Temporarily increases attack when somersaulting with little health left.
Team Combination
Warriors Worth a Thousand (一騎当千): Deploying Lu Bu together with Keiji Maeda and Tadakatsu Honda will have their team's attack power be doubled every 300 KOs. Only available in Ultimate.
Warriors All-Stars
Main Attacks
Strong Attack 1: : Launches a violent charge followed by a diagonal swipe to the upper left, leaving behind trails of black feathers along the way. Somewhat based on his grounded R1 Type Action from Warriors Orochi 3.
Strong Attack 2: : An altered variation of the Halberd C2. Does a two-handed swing to the upper left that unleashes a funnel of dark energy forward.
Strong Attack 3: : Unleashes a series of round rightward swipes. Tap to add more swings while finishing the barrage with a sideways stunning reap slash. * Strong Attack 3 EX: , (): Lu Bu rushes towards the nearest foe to grab their head, lifting them up for a bit, and smashes their head on the ground. The resulting impact produces a violent shockwave with red lightning surging outward. If Lu Bu fails to latch unto his target, he instead smashes his fist on the earth.
Strong Attack 4: : Swings halberd diagonally to knock foes away with dispersing knockback. * Strong Attack 4 EX: , (): Lu Bu add another swing of dark energy forwards before stomping the ground furiously, creating a dark red quake underneath to launch nearby enemies away. No longer carries an innate Slash attribute. Automatically used by the AI when performing a hero combo with another character.
Strong Attack 5: : Lands a short stab followed by a series of quick cross-crossing slashes done back and forth. It ends with Lu Bu grabbing the target and slamming them down on the earth to produce a quake effect which now has more range than it did in the base game. If the final grab misses, Lu Bu will instead slam down the halberd without leaving a quake behind.
Strong Attack 6: : An altered variation of the Halberd C6. Performs two criss-crossing slashes upwards that releases two dark red tornadoes (one per slash), then lets out a fierce roar accompanied by a massive shockwave. Both tornadoes move forward at a considerable distance before merging together.
Normal Attack 1: : Hits enemies with a swing to the right, a leftward cut, an overhead slash to the front, and a wide rightward swipe.
Normal Attack 2: : Similar to the first normal attack string, but adds a diagonal slash towards the upper left.
Normal Attack 3: : Similar to the second normal attack string, but includes a hefty swing to the upper right.
Miscellaneous Attacks
Musou Attack: : Performs a variation of Unparalleled Might Musou attack from base game in which Lu Bu causes his halberd to emit red lightning surges before slamming it hard on the ground, generating a massive dark red shockwave that sends foes flying. No longer counts as a grab that can stagger a foe in front as he goes right into the slamming strike.
Dash Attack: Dashing + : Does a slanted rotating slash to the upper left while stopping briefly.
Strong Dash Attack: Dashing + : Performs a stronger variation of the dash attack that allows Lu Bu to continue running.
Jump Attack: : A downward-outwards circular slash in midair.
Strong Jump Attack: : Drops down on the floor and slams halberd hard to produce a tremor.
Evasion: L1 + : Rolls on the ground to evade attacks.
Special Attacks
Hero Skill - Tyrannical Rage (暴威): Causes Lu Bu to absorb the player's health in order to heavily damage surrounding foes.
Awakened Skill - True Warrior (一騎当千): Works similarly to Tyrannical Rage, but has Lu Bu resort to more violent attacks. Consumes 8 bravery points.
Combined Skill 1 - Demon's Lightning (鬼神の雷): Activates upon performing Tyrannical Rage with Laegrinna as a party member.
Combined Skill 2 - World's End (世界の終焉): Activates upon performing Tyrannical Rage with Ryu Hayabusa as a party member.
Friendship Gifts
Projectile Defense (遠距離ダメージ軽減; "Indirect Damage Reduction"): Decreases damage received from arrows and other ranged attacks. Lu Bu gains 6 stocks of this ability from 1 acquaintance (★2), 1 companion (★3), 3 friends (★4), and 1 confidant (★5).
Hit Boost (ヒットブースト): Increases amount of SP gained by hitting enemies. Lu Bu gains 5 stocks of this ability from 1 associate (★1), 1 companion (★3), 2 friends (★4), and 1 confidant (★5).
Hit Cooldown Reduction (ヒット時CT短縮; "Hit Time CT Shortening"): Decreases cooldown time of hero skills by hitting enemies. Lu Bu gains 5 stocks of this ability from 1 associate (★1), 2 companions (★3), and 2 friends (★4).
Block Boost (ガードブースト; "Guard Boost"): Increases amount of SP gained by blocking enemy attacks. Lu Bu gains 2 stocks of this ability from 1 associate (★1) and 1 friend (★4).
Block Cooldown Reduction (ガード時CT短縮; "Guard Time CT Shortening"): Decreases cooldown time of hero skills by blocking enemy attacks. Lu Bu gains 4 stocks of this ability from 2 associates (★1) and 2 confidants (★5).
K.O. Boost (KOブースト): Increases amount of SP gained by defeating enemies. Lu Bu gains 5 stocks of this ability from 3 acquaintances (★2) and 2 companions (★3).
K.O. Cooldown Reduction (KO時CT短縮; "K.O. Time CT Shortening"): Decreases cooldown time of hero skills by defeating enemies. Lu Bu gains 2 stocks of this ability from 1 acquaintance (★2) and 1 companion (★3).
K.O. Bravery (KOブレイブ; "K.O. Brave"): Increases amount of bravery gained by defeating enemies. Lu Bu gains 8 stocks of this ability from 3 associates (★1), 1 acquaintance (★2), 1 companion (★3), 1 friend (★4), and 2 confidants (★5).
K.O. Item (KOアイテム): Increases chances of finding an item after defeating enemies. Lu Bu gains 4 stocks of this ability from 1 associate (★1), 1 companion (★3), 1 friend (★4), and 1 confidant (★5).
Attack Up (攻撃力アップ): Increases attack power. Lu Bu gains 9 stocks of this ability from 1 associate (★1), 3 acquaintances (★2), 2 companions (★3), and 3 confidants (★5).
Defense Up (防御力アップ): Increases defense power. Lu Bu gains 9 stocks of this ability from 3 associates (★1), 2 acquaintances (★2), 1 companion (★3), 2 friends (★4), and 1 confidant (★5).
Speed Up (移動速度アップ): Increases movement speed. Lu Bu gains 6 stocks of this ability from 2 associates (★1), 1 acquaintance (★2), 2 companions (★3), and 1 friend (★4).
Raging Fury (必殺技強化; "Special Move Enhancement"): Increases damage output of special attacks. Lu Bu gains 7 stocks of this ability from 2 associates (★1), 3 acquaintances (★2), and 2 confidants (★5).
Desperation (逆境攻撃力アップ; "Adverse Attack Up"): Increases attack power when health is very low. Lu Bu gains 3 stocks of this ability from 1 associates (★1) and 2 acquaintances (★2).
Persistence (逆境防御力アップ; "Adverse Defense Up"): Increases defense power when health is very low. Lu Bu gains 9 stocks of this ability from 3 associates (★1), 1 acquaintance (★2), 1 companion (★3), and 4 confidants (★5).
Celerity (逆境移動速度アップ; "Adverse Speed Up"): Increases movement speed when health is very low. Lu Bu gains 6 stocks of this ability from 1 companion (★3), 2 friends (★4), and 3 confidants (★5).
Wrath (逆境必殺技強化; "Adverse Special Move Enhancement"): Increases damage output of special attacks when health is very low. Lu Bu gains 7 stocks of this ability from 2 associates (★1), 1 acquaintance (★2), 3 companions (★3), and 1 confidant (★5).
Aerial Assault (空中攻撃強化; "Air Attack Enhancement"): Increases damage output of aerial attacks. Lu Bu gains 4 stocks of this ability from 1 associate (★1), 1 companion (★3), and 2 friends (★4).
Aerial Defense (空中防御強化; "Air Defense Enhancement"): Decreases damage received from aerial attacks. Lu Bu gains 5 stocks of this ability from 2 associates (★1), 2 companions (★3), and 1 confidant (★5).
Combo Master (追撃強化; "Pursuit Enhancement"): Increases damage done to airborne enemies. Lu Bu gains 10 stocks of this ability from 1 associate (★1), 4 companions (★3), and 5 friends (★4).
Power Thrust (吹き飛ばし強化; "Dispersal Enhancement"): Increases damage done to staggered enemies. Lu Bu gains 6 stocks of this ability from 2 associates (★1), 2 acquaintances (★2), and 2 confidants (★5).
Fever Extension (無双フィーバー延長; "Musou Fever Extension"): Increases duration time of Musou Rush. Lu Bu gains 4 stocks of this ability from 3 acquaintances (★2) and 1 confidant (★5).
Fever Booster (無双フィーバー強化; "Musou Fever Enhancement"): Increases damage inflicted during Musou Rush. Lu Bu gains 2 stocks of this ability from 1 acquaintance (★2) and 1 confidant (★5).
Panacea (回復アイテム強化; "Healing Item Enhancement"): Increases effectiveness of health recovery items. Lu Bu gains 4 stocks of this ability from 2 acquaintances (★2), 1 friend (★4), and 1 confidant (★5).
Affluence (金アイテム強化; "Gold Item Enhancement"): Increases amount of gold gained from monetary items. Lu Bu gains 1 stocks of this ability from 1 confidant (★5).
Wisdom (経験値アイテム強化; "Experience Item Enhancement"): Increases amount of experienced gained from experience items. Lu Bu gains 2 stocks of this ability from 1 acquaintance (★2) and 1 friend (★4).
Status Booster (状態異常連携強化; "Status Ailment Linkage Enhancement"): Increases damage done to enemies afflicted with status ailments. Lu Bu gains 3 stocks of this ability from 1 companion (★3) and 2 friends (★4).
Status Extension (状態異常延長; "Status Ailment Extension"): Increases duration of frozen, stunned, drained, or frenzied states inflicted on enemies. Lu Bu gains 3 stocks of this ability from 1 acquaintance (★2), 1 companion (★3), and 1 confidant (★5).
Finisher Stock (必殺技ストック; "Special Move Stock"): Begins the battle with SP gauge partially filled. Lu Bu gains 3 stocks of this ability from 1 companion (★3), 1 friend (★4), and 1 confidant (★5).
Dash Armor (ダッシュアーマー): Avoids being staggered if hit by an enemy attack while dashing. Lu Bu gains 1 stocks of this ability from 1 friend (★4).
Sangokushi Puzzle Taisen
As a collaboration character, Dynasty Warriors Lu Bu is given the following abilities.
Unit: Cavalry
Skill - Unparalleled Halberdier Under Heaven (無双方天戟): Doubles officer's attack power for 1 turn.
Strategy - Violence of Heaven and Earth (天地らす暴武): Multiplies all officers' attack power by 3.594.
Lu Bu is affiliated with the halberd in this title. When equipped with it, Lu Bu can perform the following unique attacks listed below.
Unique Attacks
Unique Flow Attack Finisher: Enemy Standing + : Launches a horizontal swip to the right, then produces a strong quake by stomping the ground and releasing a war cry. This move is derived from his second EX attack in Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends.
Unique Trigger Attack: R1 + : Mows down the enemy by charging at high speed, then flings them into the air via one-handed upward slash. This move is reminiscent of Lu Bu's first charge attack in Warriors All-Stars.
Special Technique: R1 + : Pounds halberd's blunt end on the ground, then charges forward to grab an enemy using own free hand. Lu Bu then smashes his victim's body on the ground, causing them to fly up while triggering a powerful tremor. Inflicts slash-based damage, making it highly effective in one-on-one duels against stronger foes.
Musou Attack: : Delivers wide alternating slashes with the first one aimed at the upper right and the second one directed to the left. Once the cycle phase is over, Lu Bu unleashes a dark funnel of fierce energy forward before twirling his halberd around. The finisher itself is imbued with the slash element. Primarily based on Lu Bu's Spirit Bomb Musou attack from past games.
Aerial Musou Attack: : Delivers a slash-infused slam on the earth, causing waves of energy to rise up along with multiple debris flying to the air. Good for instantly clearing enemy crowds. This move is an adapted version of Lu Bu's Armageddon Strike Musou from previous titles.
Horse Maneuvers
Summon Horse: L2: Summon horse to the battlefield. Holding L2 as the horse approaches will allow the character to automatically mount them.
Auto-Run: Riding Mode + L2: Automatically runs towards a specified destination. If a destination has not been set, the horse will instead run towards the location of the player's currently selected mission.
Sprint: Riding Mode + Direction + R1: Causes horse to run at a faster pace. Doing so depletes their stamina each time.
Jump: Riding Mode + Direction + R2: Causes horse to jump high while running.
Horse Fast Attack: Riding Mode + : Performs a fast and seamless attack while mounted. The attack itself varies depending on what type of weapon is equipped and whether the enemy is grounded or airborne.
Horse Trigger Attack: Riding Mode + : Performs an attack that sends enemies flying into the air. May vary depending on what type of weapon is equipped.
Horse Musou Attack: Riding Mode + : Causes horse to sprint by consuming Musou instead of stamina.
Dismount Horse: Riding Mode + : Dismounts from horse and resumes default fighting stance.
Bow Maneuvers
Shooting Mode: 🡻: Pulls out bow and assumes archery stance. Can be cancelled by tapping 🡻 again.
Switch Arrows: 🡸 or 🡺: Switches between different types of arrows.
Bow Attack: Shooting Mode + : Fires current arrow at a target. Can lock on targets by tapping R3.
Secret Plan - Transcendence (天下無双; lit. "Unparalleled Under Heaven"): Unleashes an extraordinary slash attack while reducing a low portion of own health.
Normal Attack: Performs unique flow attack string from the base game using the halberd. 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 Lu Bu.
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 Lu Bu.
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 Lu Bu.
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 Lu Bu.
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 Lu Bu.
Special Attacks
Unique Attack 1 - Heaven Conquering Unparalleled Engravement (天覇無双刻): Performs special technique from the base game. Available by default.
Unique Attack 2 - Annihilating Super Heavenly Blow (滅砕超天撃): Performs unique trigger from the base game using the halberd. 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 Lu Bu.
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 Lu Bu.
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 Lu Bu.
Slash •
Thrust •
Block Thrust •
Block Slash
: Hits opponent with a high swing using the halberd's blunt tip.
: Pokes opponent using the halberd's blunt tip.
: Unleashes a downward swipe, a side swing, and a rising uppercut slash to heavily damage opponent.
: Launches a forward thrust, an arcing strike, and a mid level stab done while facing the other way.