Charge Attack 1: : Does a dashing claw swipe while crouching. Can pierce through an enemy's guard.
Charge Attack 2: : Sends foes airborne with a jumping high kick.
Charge Attack 3: : Performs a charging swipe with both claws crossed together, stunning nearby enemies.
Charge Attack 4: : Pulls back before lunging forward, propelling like a speeding torpedo. The attack ends with a quick swipe while flipping back up.
Charge Attack 5: : Does a flip kick that launches enemies up high into the air. Tap twice to leap up and eviscerate targets with three different swipes.
Charge Attack 6: : Performs swift claw slashes while skidding to the left and right repeatedly. Pressing continuously adds more skidding slashes. Inflicts death elemental damage if Zhang He is equipped with his fourth weapon.
Normal Attack 1: : Swings claws to the lower left and lower right, then launches a short thrust and a turning slash while kneeling down.
Normal Attack 2: : Similar to the first normal attack string, but changes the kneeling turn slash into an elegant spiral spin followed by a downward swipe to the left.
Normal Attack 3: : Similar to the second normal attack string, but includes a frontal strike with left claw held up to the front and right claw pointed towards the rear.
Musou Attacks
Musou Attack: : Unleashes powerful claw slashes while skidding back and forth, ending the assault with a rushing outward strike.
True Musou Attack: Low Health + : Similar to the normal Musou animation, but finishes the attack with three outward strikes instead of just one.
Auxiliary Attacks
Dash Attack: Dashing + : Does a sliding kick to unbalance foes.
Jump Attack: : Performs a double claw swipe with both arms outstretched while in the air.
Power Guard: L1 + : Pushes an attacking enemy back to create some distance from them.
Horse Attacks
Horse Charge Attack: : Swings claws to both sides simultaneously. Can be performed while in the middle of doing the normal horse attack string.
Horse Normal Attack: : Gracefully swings claws to the right and left repeatedly while on horseback.
Horse Musou Attack: : Unleashes multiple claw swipes back and forth at a faster pace.
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
Zhang He's primary advantage in the game is his somewhat unpredictable fighting style and incredible mobility. His moveset consists of graceful flips and tumbles, quick slashes, and rolling jumps. He is the fastest character in the game, being capable of catching up with generals fleeing on horseback when equipped with the right items.
He also has high attack power, good range, quick hitting speed, and above average defense. Some of his moves, especially his Musou attack, are ideal for hit-and-run situations since they stun or hurt the enemy while allowing Zhang He to dart away. On horseback, he has great coverage with his mounted attacks. Overall, players who prefer versatility will find his unique fighting style appealing.
Charge Attack 1: : Performs a backflip slash while extending claws to both sides upon landing. Tapping twice adds two more similar flips done forward.
Charge Attack 2: : Sends foes airborne with a jumping high kick.
Charge Attack 3: : Claws at the enemy repeatedly before running them over with a dash attack that leaves opponents dazed. Tap repeatedly for additional hits.
Charge Attack 4: : Pulls back before lunging forward, propelling like a speeding torpedo. The attack ends with a quick swipe while flipping back up.
Charge Attack 5: : Does a flip kick that launches enemies up high into the air. Tap twice to leap up and eviscerate targets with three different swipes. Works best with orbs that inflict continuous damage.
Charge Attack 6: : Performs swift claw slashes while skidding to the left. Press again to skid to the other direction.
Normal Attack 1: : Swings claws to the lower left and lower right, then launches a short thrust and a turning slash while kneeling down.
Normal Attack 2: : Similar to the first normal attack string, but changes the kneeling turn slash into an elegant spiral spin followed by a downward swipe to the left.
Normal Attack 3: : Similar to the second normal attack string, but includes a frontal strike with left claw held up to the front and right claw pointed towards the rear.
Musou Attacks
Musou Attack: : Unleashes powerful claw slashes while skidding back and forth, ending the assault with a rushing outward strike.
True Musou Attack: Low Health + : Similar to the normal Musou animation, but finishes the attack with three outward strikes instead of just one.
Auxiliary Attacks
Dash Attack: Dashing + : Does a sliding kick to unbalance foes.
Jump Attack: : Performs a double claw swipe with both arms outstretched while in the air.
Jump Charge: : Flips to the air and dives upside-down with both claws pointed to the ground. Causes an impacting tremor upon landing.
Parry: L1 + : Instantly performs the fourth charge attack to counter incoming blows.
Announcement: R3: Twirls around while generating purple blue butterflies. Causes surrounding enemies to stagger while breaking their guard in an instant. Aura may change color in Free Mode to match the user's chosen side.
Horse Attacks
Horse Charge Attack: : Swings claws to both sides simultaneously. Can be performed while in the middle of doing the normal horse attack string.
Horse Normal Attack: : Gracefully swings claws to the right and left repeatedly while on horseback.
Horse Musou Attack: : Unleashes multiple claw swipes back and forth at a faster pace.
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
Zhang He gains an additional skill in this title.
Weapon Type: Sword
Skill - Negotiate: Convinces nearby enemy troops to become allies.
Dynasty Warriors (PSP)
Zhang He gains additional abilities and traits in this title.
Ability - Ordinance: Increases the number of supplies acquired when capturing storehouses.
Boost - Healing +: Gradually refills the party's life gauge at a fast rate.
Skill - Slow +: Slows down the enemy for 30 seconds.
Samurai Warriors: State of War
Zhang He gains an additional skill in this title.
Sub-Officer Skill - Impulse: Provides a chance of doubling speed at the beginning of a mission.
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.
Charge Attack 1: : Performs a backflip slash while extending claws to both sides upon landing. Tapping twice adds two more similar flips done forward. Cannot activate elemental effects provided by orbs.
Charge Attack 2: : Sends foes airborne with a jumping high kick. Cannot activate elemental effects provided by orbs.
Charge Attack 3: : Claws at the enemy repeatedly before running them over with a dash attack that leaves opponents dazed.
Charge Attack 4: : Pulls back before lunging forward, propelling like a speeding torpedo. The attack ends with a quick swipe while flipping back up.
Charge Attack 5: : Generates a light blue tornado filled with butterflies by doing a raised spin kick.
Charge Attack 6: : Performs swift claw slashes while skidding to the left. Press again to skid to the other direction.
Normal Attack 1: : Swings claws to the lower left and lower right, then launches a short thrust and a turning slash while kneeling down.
Normal Attack 2: : Similar to the first normal attack string, but changes the kneeling turn slash into an elegant spiral spin followed by a downward swipe to the left.
Normal Attack 3: : Similar to the second normal attack string, but includes a frontal strike with left claw held up to the front and right claw pointed towards the rear.
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 powerful claw slashes while skidding back and forth, ending the assault with a rushing outward strike.
True Musou Attack: Low Health + : Similar to the normal Musou animation, but Zhang He modifies the finisher by flipping back into the air and doing a drilling dive that triggers a powerful explosion upon landing.
Auxiliary Attacks
Dash Attack: Dashing + : Does a sliding kick to unbalance foes.
Jump Attack: : Performs a double claw swipe with both arms outstretched while in the air.
Jump Charge: : Performs a continuous upside-down spinning slash with both claws extended outward before knocking nearby targets away.
Parry: L1 + : Instantly performs the fourth charge attack to counter incoming blows.
Horse Attacks
Horse Charge Attack: : Swings claws to both sides simultaneously. Can be performed while in the middle of doing the normal horse attack string.
Horse Normal Attack: : Gracefully swings claws to the right and left repeatedly while on horseback.
Horse Musou Attack: : Unleashes multiple claw swipes back and forth at a faster pace.
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 - Doctor: Calls a doctor to restore a small portion of health. Occurs randomly after every battle.
Destiny Mode Skills
Favored Action: Rallying Troops
Taught Skill Type: Search
Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires
Zhang He gains additional abilities and traits in this title.
Weapon Type: Unique
Skill - Speed: Moves towards a target destination more efficiently.
Proposed Policy 1 - Reinforce++: Restores a single officer's troops to maximum.
Proposed Policy 2 - Poison Enemy: Decreases the number of troops of all enemy units by 25%.
Dynasty Warriors: Online
Although Zhang He'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: +10 to Damage
Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2
Zhang He gains additional abilities and traits in this title.
Ability - Dark Spell: Imbues all of the player's attacks with the dark element.
Support Skill 1 - Scramble: Raises the party's movement speed for 30 seconds at the start of battle.
Support Skill 2 - True Musou: Enables the player to perform a True Musou attack without being in critical condition.
Team Combination
Former Loyalty (元主従; lit. "Former Master and Servant")
Obstacle Effect 1 - Confuse: Confuses the opponent, causing them to wander randomly.
Obstacle Effect 2 - Musou Drain: Depletes the opponent's Musou and adds it to the player's own. Only available to rare card version.
Main Attacks
Normal Attack: Delivers a diagonal claw swipe at the nearest target.
Strong Attack: Splits into four clones that collectively perform skidding swipes while surrounded by glittering lights.
Warriors Orochi
Modified Attacks
Charge Attack 1: : Functions similarly to its base game incarnation, though the backflip slash can now inflict elemental damage. The sequel removes that trait entirely, reverting it back into a purely physical move.
New Attacks
Special Attack 1: R1: Ducks low before leaping to the air and slashing outward with both claws, creating a curved cross-shaped slash mark with bright blue streaks. This move is unblockable and has a chance of instantly killing weaker enemies. Does not consume Musou.
Special Attack 2: Direction + R1: Dashes forward and launches rapid claw slices back and forth. Useful for quickly escaping crowds if jump canceling is not a viable option. Does not consume Musou.
Aerial Thrust: : Zhang He rolls forth in mid-air, allowing him to jump cancel attacks or evade larger crowds.
Team Abilities
Ability 1 - Impulse: Increases the team's speed.
Ability 2 - Technique: Increases attack of Technique-type characters.
Ability 3 - Adrenaline: Recovers life each time a combo is executed.
Warriors Orochi 2
Team Attacks
Assist Attack: Counter + L1 + or : Zhang He performs his non-directional special attack to assist a teammate. Consumes a portion of Musou.
Triple Attack 1: Low Health + L2 + R2 + : Does an upward kick that forces air to surround the user.
Triple Attack 2: Low Health + L2 + R2 + : Launches a leaping spin kick, creating a large wind pillar in the process.
Triple Attack 3: Low Health + L2 + R2 + : Performs an acrobatic dive that causes strong winds to come rising from the ground.
Triple Attack Finisher: Zhang He delivers multiple claw swipes while crouching down, then rises up via spinning high kick. He completes the combo with a graceful pose after turning around. 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.
Strategy - Face Off: Reduces overall damage inflicted upon all allied forces.
Fighting Style
When controlled by the AI in Dynasty Warriors 5, most of Zhang He's charge attacks will be imbued with the fire element by default.
Zhang He is affiliated with the spear in this title. Despite sharing the same moveset with other characters, some of his attacks have different traits or effects.
Standard Attacks
Renbu String 2: Similar to the first Renbu string, but adds another diagonal spin swipe that generates a pink flowery tornado around Zhang He. Cannot damage structures.
Renbu String 3: Similar to the second Renbu string, but adds another diagonal spin swipe that generates a pink flowery tornado around Zhang He. Cannot damage structures.
Renbu String Infinite: Similar to the third Renbu string, but includes a thrust that hurls a flowery tornado forward. Cannot damage structures.
Charge Attack: Holding : Performs a wide twirling spin slash that lets out a dome of frigid energy to freeze enemies solid. The ice effect is only activated once Zhang He has gained infinite Renbu.
Jump Charge: : Hovers in the air with spear lifted up, then smashes it on the ground below to produce a slamming effect.
Special Attacks
Musou Attack: : Does an empowered version of the first to third Renbu string repeatedly with the chain's lone thrust releasing a small energy projectile each time. The finisher is comprised of a side twirl, a frontal thrust, and a pose that releases an icy shockwave around the area.
True Musou Attack: Low Health + : Similar to the regular Musou attack, but adds the fire attribute to each hit.
Special Move - True Speed: L2: 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. Zhang He leans his own body forward while holding spear in a protective stance right after activating the move. He also gains an innate ice element under the effects of this move, allowing him to freeze foes with his attacks.
True Speed Attack: True Speed + : Performs a faster version of the spear moveset's dash attack without sacrificing too much momentum.
True Speed Charge: True Speed + : Performs a faster version of the spear moveset's dash charge.
Officer Skills
Evade: Increases movement speed for 30 seconds when knocked down and near death.
Extension: Lengthens the duration of power-up items found on the battlefield. Only available in the Special port.
Swift-Foot: Increases movement speed.
Wardrums: Makes it easier to improve the morale of allies while increasing its effect on them.
Swift-Foot: Increases movement speed.
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.
Shadow: Creates multiple images during True Speed, enabling the character to inflict additional hits.
Multiple Shadow: Creates even more multiple images during True Speed, enabling the character to inflict additional hits.
Dynasty Warriors 6: Special
Main Attacks
Renbu String 1: Delivers two diagonal slashes to the lower left and lower right, then launches a crouching swipe followed by a hopping uppercut strike.
Renbu String 2: Similar to the first Renbu string, but adds a frontal claw thrust, a spin slash, an inward swipe, and a somersault kick.
Renbu String 3: Similar to the second Renbu string, but adds a crouching cross slash, a hopping diagonal cut, and two swings done back and forth.
Renbu String Infinite: Similar to the third Renbu string, but includes several criss-crossing slashes done while waltzing to the right and left repeatedly.
Renbu String 1: Does a diagonal hopping slash and a spin cut combined with a butterfly kick.
Renbu String 2: Similar to the first Renbu string, but extends the slicing butterfly kick motion.
Renbu String 3: Similar to the second Renbu string, but adds a diagonal slash towards the lower left.
Renbu String Infinite: Similar to the third Renbu string, but includes a low dashing pose that generates a purple ice dome to either freeze or clear away foes.
Charge Attack: Holding : Performs a hopping spin kick that produces a purple whirlwind swarming with butterflies. This move is reminiscent of Zhang He's old fifth charge attack from Dynasty Warriors 5.
Musou Attacks
Musou Attack: : Does an empowered version of the first to third Renbu string repeatedly, then twirls around with both claws pointed outward and raised high as Zhang He enshrouds himself within a purple whirlwind covered with petals.
True Musou Attack: Low Health + : Similar to the regular Musou attack, but adds the fire attribute to each hit.
Auxiliary Attacks
Dash Attack: Dashing + : Lands a quick round swipe towards the right.
Dash Charge: Dashing + : Propels forward while launching a rotating slash attack slanted towards the front.
Jump Attack: : Does an inward cross slash while up in the air.
Jump Charge: : Dives to the ground upside-down and drills it with both claws while spinning like a top, creating a flowery tornado enveloping Zhang He.
Evasion: R1: Does a low-air somersault to evade hits.
Special Attacks
Special Move - True Speed: L2: 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. Zhang He leans his own body forward while positioning left claw in front of his chest. He also gains an innate ice element under the effects of this move, allowing him to freeze foes with his attacks.
True Speed Attack: True Speed + : Performs a spiraling uppercut while hopping. Can potentially freeze enemies.
True Speed Charge: True Speed + : Does an upside-down spin slash that triggers an icy shockwave upon landing.
Grapple Attacks
Grapple Attack: L1 + : Delivers a simple outward slash using both claws. If the attack succeeds in connecting, Zhang He will do a spinning uppercut slash that sends the opponent airborne.
Grapple Charge: L1 + : Launches an anticipated upward swing using the right-handed claw. Upon connecting, Zhang He will send his target airborne and follow them to the air. He proceeds to grab the victim in time to cast them down with a flip throw followed by a ground stab.
Counter Attack: Counter + L1 + : Extends both claws outward to repel enemy attacks.
Counter Charge: Counter + L1 + : Unleashes a spinning hop slash that ends with Zhang He posing dramatically with his left claw raised up.
Deadlock Attack: Deadlock + : Upon winning a deadlock, drags the opponent closer to him with right claw before using the other one to impale them. Upon lifting his victim up, he then proceeds to swipe at their face back and forth repeatedly and knocking them away with a somersault kick.
Horse Attacks
Horse Charge Attack: : Does a handstand on top of horse and launches acrobatic kicks to the right and left before spinning back to original sitting position. Can be performed while in the middle of doing the normal horse attack string.
Horse Normal Attack: : Performs a series of inward cross swings to both sides of horse. The number of hits can be increased by filling up the Renbu gauge.
Horse Musou Attack: : Sends out several inward cross swings done at a faster pace before ending the attack with a stronger version of Zhang He's acrobatic kicks to both sides.
Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires
Zhang He gains additional abilities and traits in this title.
Special Move - True Speed: Serves the same function like in the base game and its expansion.
Officer Card - Foundation Rock (磐石の布陣; lit. "Rock Solid Line"): Restores troops to all officers.
Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce
Zhang He is affiliated with the claws in this title.
Skills
Fury Awakening Aura: Sends out pale blue light and flying butterflies while undergoing fury form transformation. Can be imbued with additional effects via certain chi skills.
Type Skill - Spring: Adds one extra jump, allowing the user to triple jump 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 - Speed Boost: Increases movement speed. Only available in Shin Sangoku Musou Multi Raid 2.
Card: Strategist Type, Metal Element, +18 (+16 in Multi Raid 2) to Academy
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.
Zhang He is affiliated with the claws in this title. When equipped with it, Zhang He can perform the following unique attacks listed below.
EX Attack: : Charges forward doing a continuous horizontal spin slash while enveloped in a glittering violet whirlwind. The attack's trajectory quickly rises as it continues on, ending with Zhang He dragging his victim to the air alongside him.
Musou Attack - Eagle Talon (鴛鴦襲; lit. "Mandarin Duck Raid"): : Does a huge crossing slash with both claws, creating wide magenta-colored streaks.
Alternate Musou Attack - Moonlight Butterfly (天鶏斬; lit. "Sky Fowl Slash"): R1 + : After briefly posing with butterfly wings behind him, Zhang He jump to the nearest opponent and pins them on the ground, then generates a violet blue whirlwind while spinning upside-down in place as his claws drill into the victim's body continuously. Upon landing, he extends both claws outward to emit a purple radial shockwave that disperses surviving enemies away.
Notable Skills
Attack Up +: Increases attack by a medium amount.
Speed Up ++: Increases speed by a large amount.
Attack Range Up: Increases attack range.
Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends
Titles
Lieutenant General (偏将軍) - Slightly increases Legend Mode rewards.
Defense General (典軍校尉) - Slightly increases damage inflicted on enemies when using EX weapons.
River General (横江将軍) - Marginally increases attack and defense against officers when using speed-type weapons.
Campaign General (討逆将軍) - Marginally absorbs health from enemies when damaging them using speed-type weapons.
General of the Left (左将軍) - Moderately increases damage inflicted on airborne enemies.
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.
Commander General (大将軍) - Moderately increases attack and defense against officers when using power-type weapons.
Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires
Officer Skills
Fame Type: Kind
Ruler Special Command 1 - Three Visits: Convinces an officer to join by paying respects to them. Increases kind fame by 3,000 when used.
Ruler Special Command 2 - Compassion: Convinces an enemy territory with a low happiness rating to defect. Increases kind fame by 5,000 when used.
Dynasty Warriors Next
Zhang He is affiliated with the claws in this title.
Unique Attacks
EX Attack: : Serves the same function like in the base game.
Musou Attack: : Zhang He performs Moonlight Butterfly as their main Musou attack with the game classifying it as a Throw type.
Speed Musou Attack - Whirlwind: Tap Both Sides of Screen: Zhang He produces a blue-colored tornado by twirling around repeatedly. Tracing the attack's movements causes the tornado to grow stronger while emitting purple butterflies.
Direct Breaks
Direct Break (Default) - Spearmen: Causes a group of spearmen to charge with spears pointed forward.
Direct Break (Alternate) - Pandas: Causes a group of pandas to charge at the enemy.
Direct Break (Downloadable) - Sorcerers: Conjures a wall of lightning around the player, shocking nearby foes.
Stratagem Card (Downloadable) - Pursuit of Beauty (美の探求; lit. "Beauty Quest"): Increases player's attack and attack speed.
Allied Stratagem: If deployed as a playable officer, Zhang He will recognize the player's beauty and increase their attack power for every 100 enemies defeated during battle. Has a chance of happening from time to time.
Shin Sangoku Musou Online Z
Uses many of the same attacks offered by the splendid claws moveset albeit with some differences.
Modified Attacks
Charge Attack 1: Spins elegantly to perform an outward swipe.
Charge Attack 3: Similar to what the splendid claws moveset has access to, but has the user enshrouded in glittering purple winds while barreling up in the air.
Charge Attack 6: Does two quick crouching slashes followed by a butterfly kick and a swipe done diagonally.
Evolution Attack: Extends the normal attack string by cycling back to the second hit sequence.
Musou Attack: Releases an energy burst that burns and dazes foes before performing Zhang He's Moonlight Butterfly Musou attack from Dynasty Warriors 7.
Jump Attack: Similar to what the splendid claws moveset has access to, though the attack and its extended moves can be performed indefinitely so long as the user does not land on the ground just yet.
Special Abilities
Best Formation 1 - Crescent Formation: 3 to 5 Units, Offense Type
Best Formation 2 - Scale Formation: 1 to 5 Units, Offense Type
Best Formation 3 - Radial Formation: 1 to 5 Units, Balanced Type
Support Skill - Gorgeous Valor (絢爛の武): Neutralize the enemy army's stat buffs.
Strong Attack 1 (Dash): Performs wide criss-crossing scratches while dashing slightly with the first one done to the lower right and the other to the lower left. Deals a total of 120% attack damage. 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): Turns around before clawing a nearby foe diagonally, inflicting 160% attack damage to them. 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): Conjures a purple butterfly illusion that immediately bursts into light while somersaulting back on the ground. Deals 150% attack damage to foes. Its bonus effect grants nearby friendly units a shield that adds a 9% bonus to their health, a 30% damage reduction, and a minor super armor effect. It lasts for 8 seconds and triggers every 40 seconds.
Strong Attack 1 (Gather): Hits surrounding enemies with a leaping circular slash that leaves behind purple streaks, dealing 130% attack damage in the process. 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: Lands a horizontal scratch to the left followed by an uppercut slash that lifts foes up, dealing a total of 170% attack damage.
Strong Attack 3: Skids back and forth while unleashing two horizontal scratches, with the first one done from the right and a wider one delivered from the left. It ends with an inward cross strike on the ground, producing a purple bursting shockwave. Deals a total of 300% attack damage.
Strong Attack 4: Pivots around and unleashes a frontal cross scratch that sends foes flying. Inflicts 210% attack damage.
Strong Attack 5: Performs an acrobatic flip forward while spin slashing continuously, then releases a round slash upon landing straight up. Inflicts a total of 240% attack damage.
Strong Attack 6: Hits foes with a short diagonal scratch, a whirling butterfly kick, and a wider slash to the lower left. Deals a total of 300% attack damage.
Normal Attack 1: Rakes enemies with right claw aimed at the lower left, dealing 70% attack damage.
Normal Attack 2: Strikes foes down with left claw targeted to the lower right, inflicting 70% attack damage on them.
Normal Attack 3: Does a crouching diagonal slash that deals 90% attack damage in the process.
Normal Attack 4: Jumps up and delivers a diagonal swipe while spin hopping, dealing a total of 110% attack damage.
Normal Attack 5: Lands a powerful strike towards the lower left with right claw, inflicting 130% attack damage to foes.
Normal Attack 6: Delivers a crossed scratch to the right with both claws, dealing a total of 170% attack damage.
Special Attacks
EX Attack: Spins into the air and shreds multiple enemies with spiraling drill thrusts. Inflicts a total of 310% attack damage to targets while recovering 18% Musou points.
Musou Attack: Performing a rendition of his Eagle Talon Musou attack, Zhang He delivers a devastating cross slash while releasing pink petals everywhere, dealing a total of 670% attack damage to foes and sending them flying.
Auxiliary Attacks
Dash Attack: Launches a simple scratch attack horizontally while sliding.
Switch Attack: Performs a downward cross swipe upon landing on the ground. Only used in certain competitive modes.
Counter Attack: Dazes foes the moment they hit while blocking.
Evasion: Quickly flips into the air to evade enemy attacks.
Horse Attacks
Horse Normal Attack: Lands quick swipes from right to left repeatedly 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.
Joint War Enemy-Only Attacks
Enemy-Only Attack: As a Joint War boss in the Garrison of Han River mission, Zhang He will sometimes call on tacticians to enact a set of orders based on four different criteria: march, study, impedimenta, and fortification. Defeating the wrong order of tacticians will cause Zhang He to perform a massively powerful strike that can only be avoided via Musou attack at the right moment.
Guild Expedition Enemy-Only Attacks
Enemy-Only Attack - Continuous Charge: During the second tier mission of the Wan Castle expedition stage, Zhang He will repeatedly perform his EX attack for a certain amount of time. This maneuver is especially dangerous when combined with Cao Pi's Frost Burst special move.
General Tactics
Breakthrough: Increases penetration in battle by 4%. Effects increase the higher Zhang He's star ranking becomes.
Painstaking Efforts: Increases critical damage in battle by 20%. Effects increase the higher Zhang He's star ranking becomes.
Infinity: Converts 30% of damage dealt by EX attack into health for Zhang He.
Combat Soul Skills
Heaven Combat Soul Skill: Gains a 30% life steal effect for 12 seconds when maximum health drops below 30%. Has a cooldown time of 30 seconds. Bonus increases the higher the combat soul's ranking rises.
Earth Combat Soul Skill: Causes successful normal attacks to have a 50% chance of increasing critical rate by 10% for 3 seconds, stacking up to 3 times. Bonus increases the higher the combat soul's ranking rises.
Human Combat Soul Skill: Causes Musou attack to deal 66% more damage to enemies with less than half of their maximum health. Bonus increases the higher the combat soul's ranking rises.
Skin Skills
Suit Skill: Increases Musou regeneration in battle by 4%.
Ornament Skill: Increases critical damage in battle by 12%.
Horse Skills
Green Parasol: Takes no damage for 8 seconds while gaining a 24% boost in penetration.
Goose Chirp: Takes no damage for 8 seconds while gaining a 35% boost in penetration.
Clustered Gleam: Takes no damage for 8 seconds while gaining a 60% boost in penetration.
Ghost Candle: Takes no damage for 8 seconds while gaining a 60% boost in penetration.
Shadow Runner: Takes no damage for 8 seconds while gaining a 60% boost in penetration.
Purple Sun: Increases damage dealt in battle by 10%.
Team Combination
Beauty Standard
Required Characters: Xu Zhu, Zhang He
Bonus: +13,333 Health, +1,058 Attack
Forsake Darkness
Required Characters: Zhang He, Yuan Shao
Bonus: +13,333 Health, +1,058 Attack
Special Skill: Causes charge attacks to inflict a jade slash effect against enemies, inflicting extra damage in proportion to 10.8% of their maximum health. Has a 30 second cooldown time.
Make a Name
Required Characters: Xiahou Yuan, Zhang He
Bonus: +13,333 Health, +1,058 Attack
Old Friend
Required Characters: Zhang He, Guo Huai
Bonus: +13,333 Health, +1,058 Attack
The Breeze On Mt. Tiandang
Required Characters: Zhang He, Sima Yi
Bonus: +13,333 Health, +1,058 Attack
Family Reputation
Required Characters: Zhang He, Zhenji, Yuan Shao
Bonus: +20,000 Health, +1,587 Attack
One Mind
Required Characters: Zhang Liao, Xu Huang, Zhang He
Bonus: +16,778 Health, +1,332 Attack
Joint Skill: Zhang He can trigger a unique joint attack with Zhang Liao and Xu Huang provided that the three of them are in the same team together. Being the last to contribute to the coordinated assault, he performs a continuous spinning handstand kick that generates a small purple whirlwind around him. As Zhang He continues spinning to juggle foes, a larger red hurricane envelops him and his other two companions before bursting into light to scatter surrounding enemies around the vicinity.
Warriors Orochi 3
Zhang He retains his weapon moveset from Dynasty Warriors 7 albeit with some changes and additions.
Changed Attacks
Jump Charge: : Dives on the ground with both claws pointed downward.
Team Abilities
Ability 1 - Impulse: Increases speed for all team members.
Ability 2 - Focus: Increases Musou capacity for all team members. Only available in Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate.
Special Attacks
Musou Attack: : Zhang He performs Moonlight Butterfly 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: Zhang He performs the fourth charge attack to assist a teammate while surrounded within an updraft of wind for extra coverage.
Grounded Type Action: R1: Zhang He summons a small purple sparkle of energy that turns into the shape of a butterfly traveling forward within a certain distance. Can easily break through enemy crowds while stunning surviving targets momentarily.
Midair Type Action: R1: Does an aerial butterfly pose that conjures several afterimages trailing after Zhang He and mimicking his actions temporarily, enabling him to land more hits than usual.
Spirit Charge: Attack + : Dives horizontally like a butterfly. Pierces through the enemy's guard with general ease. Consumes a portion of Musou when executed.
Normal Strategy Card: With Beauty! (華麗に！; lit. "Such Splendor!"): Shoots a sparkling purple projectile that produces a butterfly image upon hitting a target or obstacle. If it successfully connects, the attack will instantly restore the team's Musou.
Golden Strategy Card: Beauty and Grace (いざ美しく！; lit. "Let's Be Beautiful!"): Hits opponent with a sparkling pink projectile raining down from above, causing them to be briefly struck by a petal tornado with small ice shards dissipating in the center. If it successfully connects, the user's attacks will be imbued with the Ice attribute.
Team Attacks
Triple Rush 1: Does an upward strike that unleashes a mobile shockwave traveling at a straight line.
Triple Rush 2: Performs graceful spin slashes while up in the air.
Triple Rush 3: Lands a quick round cut to send out a massive energy wave headed to the ground.
Unique Triple Rush: If Zhang He has Zhang Liao and Xu Huang as his teammates, he will be able to perform a unique triple rush together with him. For his part, he lands a powerful outward cross swipe while leaping in the air and generating purple butterfly wings.
Fighting Style
For his Online Z self, players can potentially spam his jump attack to stay in the air and avoid danger. Meanwhile, his Musou attack's drilling motion can be repeated indefinitely so long as the user gains infinite Musou by taking the imperial seal power-up. Overall, Zhang He's splendid claws moveset is perfect for quickly racking up hits.
Zhang He is affiliated with the claws in this title. When equipped with it, Zhang He can perform the following unique attacks listed below.
EX Attack 1: : Charges forward doing a continuous horizontal spin slash while enveloped in a glittering violet whirlwind. The attack's trajectory quickly rises as it continues on, ending with Zhang He dragging his victim to the air alongside him.
EX Attack 2: : Performs slanted spinning slashes accompanied by a leaping cross swipe that leaves behind magenta-colored scratch marks. Introduced in Xtreme Legends.
Musou Attack - Eagle Talon (鴛鴦襲; lit. "Mandarin Duck Raid"): : Does a huge crossing slash with both claws, creating wide magenta-colored streaks. Causes affected foes to crumple down on the floor.
Alternate Musou Attack - Moonlight Butterfly (天鶏斬; lit. "Sky Fowl Slash"): R1 + : After briefly posing with butterfly wings behind him, Zhang He jump to the nearest opponent and pins them on the ground, then generates a violet blue whirlwind while spinning upside-down in place as his claws drill into the victim's body continuously. Upon landing, he extends both claws outward to emit a purple whirlwind that disperses surviving enemies away.
Aerial Musou Attack - Peacock Strike (孔雀砲; lit. "Peacock Cannon"): : While flipping in the air with butterfly wings briefly behind his back, Zhang He dives into the ground while doing a rotating slash attack, then follows it up with a quick convexing swipe upon landing.
Rage Attack: Does several diagonal slices from left to right while waltzing gracefully. Zhange He then pauses for a moment before striking an outward pose that unleashes a radial surge of energy within the area.
True Rage Attack: Performing a 100-hit combo during a Rage attack will have Zhang He repeatedly jump at a low altitude and slash horizontally back and forth, eventually swiping at enemies in a criss-crossing manner once he stops moving forward.
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends
Bodyguard Skills
Battle Skill - Allied Defense: Summons a large quantity of friendly troops at the designated location and defends that position.
Assistance Skill - Affluence: Causes enemies to occasionally drop gold when defeated.
Rouse Skill - Protect: Increases the defense power of bodyguards when they are near death.
Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires
Ways of Life Skills
Ways of Life - Honest and Handsome: Benevolent Type, 3,000 Employment Cost
Fixed Strategy - Celebrate: Holds a banquet with other officers to increase friendliness rating.
Stratagem Card 1 - Darkness: Unleashes a wave of dark projectiles forward to damage enemies.
Stratagem Card 2 - Recuperate: Recovers health and fills up all Musou bars.
Stratagem Card 3 - Confiscate: Recovers health in exchange for decreasing the durability or number of troops within an allied base by half. Also increases attack and hit speed for 30 seconds.
Stratagem Card 4 - Rumors: Lures in one enemy unit by spreading false information. Has a chance of failing and does not work on enemy commanders or units with special status.
Stratagem Card 5 - Inferno: Sets fire to all enemy bases and cause continuous damage to enemy troops and bases for 90 seconds. Becomes more effective during gales and ineffective during rain or snow. Requires 2 allied units to temporarily withdraw for card to take effect.
Awarded Stratagem Card - Base Repairs: Increases an allied base's durability to 400 and its maximum durability to full capacity.
Shin Sangoku Musou Blast
Original Card
Unit Type: Archer
Musou - Phoenix Wing Twirl (鳳翼旋): Spins around at high speed while surrounded by images of butterflies.
Skill - Phantom Butterfly Tempest (幻蝶嵐): Increases defense power for 60 seconds while destroying obstacles and siege weapons.
Team Effect - Wei Attacking Formation: Increases effectiveness of Musou attacks and skills in proportion to the amount of Wei officers on the team.
Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers
Type Ability
Movement Flexibility: Allows for more mobility by ignoring an enemy unit's zone of control.
Normal Attacks
Pheasant's Talon (離雀; lit. "Departing Sparrow"): Hits a single foe.
Swallow's Claw (燕爪; lit. "Swallow Talon"): Hits a single foe.
First Strike: Increases strength by 50% and mobility by 2 for one turn only.
Close Quarters: Increases defense against close-range attacks, but weakens it against long-range attacks.
Remoteness: Increases defense against long-range attacks, but weakens it against close-range attacks.
Swift Foot: Increases mobility by 1.
Fearless Leader: Increases critical hit rate when allied morale is low.
Musou Master: Increases attack strength of Musou attacks.
Blue Skills
Relentless: Increases the effect of state reductions when the character attacks the enemy by 5%.
Relentless Duo: Increases the effect of state reductions when the character attacks the enemy by 10%.
Relentless Ultra: Increases the effect of state reductions when the character attacks the enemy by 20%.
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.
Enfeeble: Reduces the enemy's Musou gauge by 50%.
Green Skills
Recovery: Restores the health of the unit and any allied units within 1 adjacent square by 5% at the start of each turn.
Recovery Duo: Restores the health of the unit and any allied units within 1 adjacent square by 10% at the start of each turn.
Recovery Ultra: Restores the health of the unit and any allied units within 1 adjacent square by 15% at the start of each turn.
Purification: Removes influences from the unit and any allied units within 1 adjacent square with a success rate of 50% at the start of each turn.
Strength Vessel: Increases the strength of the unit and any allied units within 1 adjacent square by 5%.
Defense Vessel: Increases the defense of the unit and any allied units within 1 adjacent square by 5%.
Dexterity Vessel: Increases the dexterity of the unit and any allied units within 1 adjacent square by 5%.
Agility Vessel: Increases the agility of the unit and any allied units within 1 adjacent square by 5%.
Spirit Vessel: Increases the spirit of the unit and any allied units within 1 adjacent square by 5%.
Furor: Increases the energy of units in Synchro Mode.
Bolt: Increases the mobility of units in Synchro Mode.
Purple Skills
Health Springs: Increases the amount of health restored by 20%.
Musou Springs: Increases the amount of Musou restored by 20%.
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%.
Merciless: Enables character to occasionally defeat an enemy unit in a single attack.
Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed
Main Attacks
Strong Attack 1 - Ascent of the Swallow (飛燕升; lit. "Soaring Swallow Ascent"): Does a cross swipe before leaping up in the air like a swallow while enveloped within a glittering energy surge resembling a large swallow, causing nearby foes to be knocked away. Has a cooldown time of 16 seconds (12 seconds in the Japanese server).
Strong Attack 2 - Strike of the Stork (白鶴撃; lit. "White Crane Blow"): Unleashes a series of elegant swings like a stork, with the final strike activating a buff that improves personal attack speed by 30% for 10 seconds. The Japanese server boosts the buff's effect to 50% for 5 seconds. Has a cooldown time of 20 seconds (16 seconds in the Japanese server).
Strong Attack 3 - Flight of the Falcon (戦隼翔; lit. "War Falcon Flight"): Delivers a series of brutal swings back and forth before performing an ascending drill attack while generating glimmering butterfly wings in the air. Has a cooldown time of 25 seconds (20 seconds in the Japanese server).
Strong Attack 4 - Prance of the Phoenix (鳳凰舞; lit. "Fenghuang Dance"): Performs claw swipes while somersaulting forward and generating butterfly wings, knocking away enemies and bestowing Zhang He with super armor status for 10 seconds. In the Japanese server, it instead raises his critical damage by 50% for 5 seconds. Has a cooldown time of 31 seconds (24 seconds in the Japanese server).
Normal Attack: Performs their preferred weapon's normal attack string.
Special Attacks
Musou Attack - Eagle Talon (鴛鴦襲; lit. "Mandarin Duck Raid"): Unleashes a powerful cross strike forward while generating large butterfly wings from behind. It also has an added effect of raising critical damage by 50% for 5 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: Dives down in a spiraling motion and drills the ground with both claws.
Special Maneuver - Dodge: Dashes forward to avoid incoming attacks.
Team Attacks
Triple Attack 1: Performs a shortened version of Ascent of the Swallow to contribute to the combo.
Triple Attack 2: Performs switch attack to contribute to the combo.
Triple Attack 3: Performs a shortened version of Strike of the Stork to contribute to the combo.
Enemy-Only Attacks
Enemy-Only Attack: As the final boss of the Battle of Changban scenario, Zhang He will quickly flutter forward like a butterfly and drag players into the air before crashing to the ground alongside them. Being a variation of Zhang He's Prance of the Phoenix charge attack, he performs this move three times in a row at different directions, enabling him to zigzag his way around the area at high speed.
Global Server-Exclusive Passive Skills
Primary Skill - Martial Brilliance: Increases attack speed of all officers by 10%.
Secondary Skill: Increases critical chance of dodge-type officers by 15%.
Tertiary Skill: Increases defense of Wei officers by 30%.
Japanese Server-Exclusive Passive Skills
Primary Skill: Causes normal attacks to inflict 30% fire damage for 5 seconds. Activates after filling up one Musou bar.
Secondary Skill: Recovers 0.6% of health per second. Activates after filling up two Musou bars.
Team Combination
Calm and Steady (汝南の対決; "Showdown at Runan")
Required Characters: Zhang He, Guan Ping
Bonus: Max Health +3.5%, Critical Chance +3.5%
Hebei Pillars (河北の雄; "Heroes of Hebei")
Required Characters: Zhang He, Yuan Shao
Bonus: Critical Chance +3.5%, Defense +4.5%
Taking the Lead (流転の名将; "Famed Generals of Exile")
Required Characters: Zhang He, Huang Zhong
Bonus: Critical Chance +4%, Attack Speed +3.5%
Valorous Aid (気の合う同僚; "Like-Minded Companions")
Required Characters: Zhang He, Guo Huai
Bonus: Shield Damage +5% (+8% in the Japanese server), Musou Generation +3.5% (+7% in the Japanese server)
5 Wei Generals (魏の猛将; "Wei's Ferocious Generals")
Required Characters: Zhang Liao, Xu Huang, Zhang He
Bonus: Attack Speed +4%, Critical Damage +4.5% (+9% in the Japanese server), Shield Damage +4.5% (+8% in the Japanese server)
Team Attack: Zhang He will be able to perform a triple attack if he happens to be partnered with Zhang Liao and Xu Huang. He is the first to act during the whole combo. Only applies to the global server.
Settle Disputes (漢中平定の雄; "Men of the Hanzhong Pacification")
Required Characters: Xiahou Yuan, Xu Huang, Zhang He
Bonus: Critical Chance +4%, Shield Damage +4.5% (+8% in the Japanese server), Skill Cooldown -3.5%
Team Attack: Zhang He will be able to perform a triple attack if he happens to be partnered with Xiahou Yuan and Xu Huang. He is the last to act during the whole combo. Only applies to the global server.
Team Green Cape (緑抱隊; "Green Plains Squad")
Required Characters: Xu Zhu, Xu Huang, Zhang He
Bonus: Critical Chance +4.5%, Shield Damage +4.5% (+9% in the Japanese server), Max Health +3%
Team Attack: Zhang He will be able to perform a triple attack if he happens to be partnered with Xu Zhu and Xu Huang. He is the second to act during the whole combo. Only applies to the global server.
Global Server-Exclusive Team Combination
Equally Good
Required Characters: Zhang He, Gan Ning
Bonus: Max Health +4%, Attack Speed +4%
Warriors Orochi 4
While retaining the same moveset from Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends, Zhang He wields the Nectar as their sacred treasure in this title. When equipped with it, Zhang He can perform the following attacks listed below.
Special Attacks
Musou Attack: : Zhang He performs Eagle Talon as their ground Musou attack.
Normal Magic: R1 + : Releases a blue ball of light that turns into a vortex of water upon being near potential targets, sucking their bodies in and leaving them susceptible to regular attacks. The ball's traveling speed is slow by default, but does become faster when activated while running. Though its ability to home in on foes is exceptional, it will not respond to downed enemies.
Charge Magic: R1 + : Locks unto enemies surrounding the user and launches light projectiles that send them flying. The more enemies caught by this spell, the more damage it can inflict, making it a better alternative to certain unique magic attacks.
Unique Magic: R1 + : Zhang He generates a purple aura that allows him to emit two radial shockwaves accompanied by waves of butterflies fluttering outward while posing gracefully each time.
Summon Magic: R1 + : Summons mount to Zhang He's side.
Miscellaneous Skills
Unity Magic Bonus: Power +1, Technique +4, Speed +4
Musou Effect - Empower: Temporarily raises attack, defense, and hit speed. Only applies in Battle Arena.
Divine Blessing 1 - Fortitude: Increases attack speed. Also temporarily increases movement speed and defense power for 2 seconds after switching. Only applies in Battle Arena.
Divine Blessing 2 - Radiance: Increases magic attack power. Also recovers health after switching. Only applies in Battle Arena.
Infinity Support Skill - Crystals: Increases the possibility of obtaining crystals. Only applies in Infinity Mode.
Type Skills
Critical Combo: Passive: Extends the duration of combo chains by 2 seconds and increases damage dealt after performing 300 or more hits.
Aerial Thrust: : Performs an air dash while jumping forward. Can be used to jump cancel attacks.
Type Upgrade Skill 1 - Swiftness: Allows the character to perform two aerial thrusts in a row.
Type Upgrade Skill 2 - Acrobat: Increases the power of the first hit after doing an aerial thrust.
Type Upgrade Skill 3 - Illusion: Allows the character to escape attacks by pressing to somersault.
Type Upgrade Skill 4 - Impenetrable: Enables enemy attacks from behind to be guarded against.
Type Upgrade Skill 5 - Escaper: Temporarily increases speed when somersaulting with little health left.
Zhang He is affiliated with the throwing knives and claws in this title. When equipped with them, Zhang He can perform the following unique attacks listed below.
Unique Attacks
Unique Flow Attack Finisher (Throwing Knives): Enemy Airborne + : Zhang He's finisher has him spiraling downward on the ground while flinging several knives in a slanted radial pattern.
Unique Flow Attack Finisher (Claws): Enemy Downed + : Zhang He's finisher has him charge forward doing a continuous horizontal spin slash while ascending up. Taken directly from his EX attack from previous titles and can even be performed in mid-air.
Unique Trigger Attack (Throwing Knives): R1 + : Does a leaping spin while tossing six knives to the upper left and lower right twice in a row. Launches surrounding enemies into the air.
Unique Trigger Attack (Claws): R1 + : Performs a sliding spin slash followed by a pivoting butterfly kick and a diagonal scratch to the front while crouching. Based on the claw moveset's sixth charge attack in the eighth game.
Special Technique: R1 + : Performs wind-bursting spins while releasing purple and yellow petals, then leaps up to throw multiple knives laced with poison in a downward semi-radial pattern. This move is a variation of Zhang He's second EX attack from Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends. Although this attack is normally done on the ground, Zhang He can cancel his claws moveset's special flow attack right into it.
Musou Attack: : Unleashes several volleys of six knives in a row while waltzing forward gracefully. Once the cycle phase ends, Zhang He then performs a short somersault kick followed by two aerial spins while tossing multiple knives at the same time. He then floats in the air briefly before launching a radial barrage of knives while keeping both his arms outstretched as if posing. The knives themselves inflict ice damage while being trailed by yellow and purple flower petals. The first phase is partially derived from Zhang He's Rage attack in the prior installment.
Aerial Musou Attack: : Flips in mid-air and dives downward at high speed, producing a burst of wind upon landing. Zhang He immediately follows it up by tossing dozens of knives in a near frontal radius with each hit applying wind damage to surrounding targets. The attack's introductory motion is derived from Zhang He's Peacock Strike Musou in 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.
Secret Plan - Grand Display (壮麗演武; lit. "Magnificent Demonstration"): Temporarily increases own attack by a moderate amount and restores a low portion of own health.
Normal Attack: Performs unique flow attack string from the base game using the claws. 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 Zhang He.
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 Zhang He.
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 Zhang He.
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 Zhang He.
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 Zhang He.
Special Attacks
Unique Attack 1 - Mandarin Duck Raid (鴛鴦襲): Performs special technique from the base game. Available by default.
Unique Attack 2 - Cloudy Sparrow Cut (雲雀斬): Performs unique trigger from the base game using the claws. 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 Zhang He.
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 Zhang He.
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 Zhang He.
Normal Version Attacks
Class Type: Speed
Mystic Version Attacks
Class Type: Snipe
Abyss Version Attacks
Class Type: Defense
Dynasty Warriors 3 Version Attacks
Class Type: Attack
Other Skills
Memory Abilities
Dance of the Magnificent Butterfly (絢爛なる蝶の舞)
Characters: Zhang He
Rank: N
Bonus: +197 Attack
Splendid Dance (華麗なる舞)
Characters: Xiahou Yuan, Zhang He
Rank: UR
Bonus: +713 Attack, +713 Defense, +713 Musou
Skill 1 - Restore (全快): Recovers 10 health and Musou points every 4 seconds.
Skill 2 - Ground Assault (地撃): Increases normal attack damage by 18%.
Normal Attack •
Charge Attack •
Musou •
Jump/Mount
: Does a dashing claw swipe while crouching. Can pierce through an enemy's guard.
: Unleashes powerful claw slashes while skidding back and forth, ending the assault with a rushing outward strike.