Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires was released on May 28, 2009, in Japan, after being initially delayed past its March release date. The title came to the rest of the world in the following weeks and received mixed reviews. At this point in the franchise’s history, mixed reviews are expected. Dynasty Warriors is designed around appealing to a particular type of gamer, and those in that niche will always find something to love in a new title. Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires was the first game in the franchise to have DLC.
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Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires Premise
Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires saw the return of edit characters from the base game, along with a significant expansion of customization. In line with the previous Empire’s expansions, this title prioritized implementing strategy into the core gameplay loop of the base game. This title specifically introduced strategy cards to the series. Every aspect of the game’s gameplay can be engaged with through this new card system, as it offers a new, fresh way to recruit new officers and restore troops.
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Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires Main Characters
Wei
- Cao Cao
- Xiahou Dun
- Xiahou Yuan
- Zhang Liao
- Sima Yi
- Cao Ren
- Zhen Ji
- Xu Huang
Shu
- Liu Bei
- Guan Yu
- Zhang Fei
- Zhuge Liang
- Ma Chao
- Huang Zhong
- Wei Yan
- Jiang Wei
Wu
- Sun Jian
- Sun Ce
- Sun Quan
- Zhou Yu
- Lu Xun
- Gan Ning
- Sun Shangxiang
- Huang Gai
Other Playable Characters
- Lu Bu
- Zhang Jiao
- Lu Meng
- Dong Zhuo
- Cao Pi
- Taishi Ci
- Ling Tong
Other Titles In The Series
- Dynasty Warriors (1997)
- Dynasty Warriors 2 (2000)
- Dynasty Warriors 3 (2001)
- Dynasty Warriors 4 (2003)
- Dynasty Warriors 5 (2005)
- Dynasty Warriors 6 (2007)
- Dynasty Warriors 7 (2011)
- Dynasty Warriors 8 (2013)
- Dynasty Warriors 9 (2018)
Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires Cheats
Unlockables
Edit mode costumes
Complete the indicated Mercenary missions in Empire mode to unlock the corresponding male and female costumes. Note: Complete the stages multiple times to unlock all the pieces.
Hawk/Owl: “Shao Hua Bandits”, “Ju Zhang Bandits”, and “Hei Shan Bandits”
Imperial/Princess: “Guard Lady Cai Wenji”, “Accompany Lady Cai Wenji”, and “Defend Lady Cai Wenji”
Knight/Unicorn: Complete Empire mode.
Kung Fu/Summer: “Wu Tai Monk’s Training”, “Wu Tai Monk’s Challenge” and “Wu Tai Final Trial”
Occult/Sage: “Stop Insurrection”, “Suppress Insurrection” and “Crush Insurrection”
Tribal/Wildcat: “Tribal Encounter”, “Tribal Invasion” and “Tribal War”
Water Dragon/Pirate: “Jin Fan Pirates”, “Qian Tang Pirates” and “Bai Bo Pirates”
Bonus art
Complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding artwork:
Other – All: Unlock all bonus material for Other officers.
Shu – All: Unlock all bonus material for Shu officers.
Wei – All: Unlock all bonus material for Wei officers.
Wu – All: Unlock all bonus material for Wu officers.
Easy costume pieces
Use the following trick to unlock all the costume pieces without having to replay a level repeatedly. Play a level that unlocks the desired costume. Just before the level ends, select “Option”, and save the game on file A. Complete the level to get a random costume piece. Then, save the game on file B. Load save file A, and you will be back on that level. Complete the level again to get another random costume piece. Save the game on file B, load file A, and repeat until all costume pieces are unlocked.
Diao Chan’s Plan secret event
When you become a ruler in Empire mode, be wary of the officer Diao Chan. Staying true to her namesake and Story mode, she has only one reason to enter your employ. When obtained, and a message stating, “Hearing of your deeds….” or something to that effect, “…Diao Chan decided to join you”, dismiss her. She will steal some of your officers in this random event that you cannot control or stop once in motion, saying “I can finally put my father’s plan into action” or something similar. Note: If it instead states “Diao Chan entered your employ”, the event most likely should not happen.
Lu Meng’s Training special event
When in Ruler mode and you obtain Lu Meng, he asks you to leave on a journey to train and learn. You have no say in the matter, but for a few months, his troop count falls to 1 (as in just himself). You are free to use him, but this is not wise, considering the effects of troop numbers in battles, which is very important compared to Officer mode. When he returns, he obtains a second ability, “Flames” (though it may be random), and his troop count returns to normal.
Weapon upgrade ingredients
Use the following gems to create the corresponding weapon upgrade:
Imbue
Arrow Sight: 1 Steel; 1 Pure SapphireBalance: 1 Amber; 1 Pure GoldBerserk: 1 Sapphire; 1 Pure MalachiteConcentration: 1 Ruby; 1 Pure TopazFire Seal: 3 Moon Silver; 2 Moon Ruby; 1 Phoenix Feathers; 1 Star RubyFlash: 9 Star Topaz; 7 Dragon Scales; 5 Dragon Hair; 3 Dragon ClawsGuardian Spirit: 1 Moon TopazIce Seal: 4 Moon Crystal; 2 Moon Jade; 1 Dragon BeardLeech: 1 Agate; 1 Jade; 1 Pure Crystal; 1 Pure RubyLightning Seal: 4 Moon Sapphire; 2 Star Diamond; 1 Dragon LiverMystic Seal: 2 GoldPhantom Hand: 1 Ruby; 1 Pure Diamond; 1 Pure SteelSwift Strike: 2 Moon Amber; 1 Moon Malachite; 1 Tiger Claws; 1 Dragon JawTrue Musou: 2 Silver; 1 Moon Steel; 1 Moon DiamondWind Seal: 2 Moon Agate; 1 Star Malachite; 1 Dragon Heart
Special
Blizzard: 4 Star Jade; 4 Star Topaz; 1 Lion Tail; 1 Dragon LiverBrace: 1 Ruby; 1 Pure MalachiteDouble: 1 Malachite; 1 Pure RubyFalcon: 2 Star Crystal; 1 Star Gold; 1 Dragon Hair; 1 Dragon TailFire: 2 Sapphire; 1 Pure Malachite; 1 Star AgateFlames: 5 Star Steel; 2 Star Silver; 1 Phoenix Feathers; 1 Dragon EyeFocus: 2 Jade; 1 Pure Gold; 1 Pure CrystalHide: 2 Diamond; 1 Pure GoldIce: 2 Gold; 1 Amber; 1 Pure JadeRecover: 2 Star Amber; 2 Star Diamond; 1 Dragon Jaw; 1 Dragon BeardRockfall: 2 Ruby; 1 Pure Topaz; 1 Star SapphireSteal: 1 Topaz; 1 Pure AgateStun: 2 Agate; 1 Pure Ruby; 1 Moon GoldTaunt: 1 Crystal; 1 Pure SilverTrue Speed: 1 Malachite; 1 Pure Amber
Bladestorm: Hundred Years War reference
After completing Officer mode, you will unlock a Knight armor set. It is the Paladin Set from Bladestorm: The Hundred Years War.
Xbox 360 Achievements
Accomplish the indicated achievement to get the corresponding number of Gamerscore points:
A Challenger Appears (15 points): Complete a battle as a custom character.
A Man of Vision (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Cao Cao.
Benevolent Ruler (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Liu Bei.
Brains and Beauty (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Yue Ying.
Bringer of Peace (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Cao Ren.
Cleared “Battle of Guan Du” (30 points): Cleared by reaching the end of the “Battle of Guan Du” scenario.
Cleared “A Land in Chaos” (30 points): Cleared by reaching the end of the A Land in Chaos scenario.
Cleared “Chi Bi” (30 points): Cleared by reaching the end of the Chi Bi scenario.
Cleared “Three Kingdoms” (30 points): Cleared by reaching the end of the Three Kingdoms scenario.
Cleared “Yellow Turbans” (30 points): Cleared by reaching the end of the Yellow Turban Rebellion scenario.
Cleared All Scenarios (90 points): Cleared by reaching the end of all scenarios.
Cold as Ice (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Ling Tong.
Elegant Dancer (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Diao Chan.
Enchanting Beauty (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Zhen Ji.
Exquisite Flower (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Xiao Qiao.
Feared Throughout the Land (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Zhang Liao.
Fierce Barbarian (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Wei Yan.
God of War (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Guan Yu.
Gourmand (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Xu Zhu.
Grand Master (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Zhang Jiao.
Hot Blooded (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Sun Ce.
Jovial Warrior (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Zhang Fei.
Little Dragon (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Zhao Yun.
Loyal Companion (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Zhou Yu.
Master of Intrigue (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Sima Yi.
Master of Strategy (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Zhuge Liang.
Menace on the Battlefield (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Dian Wei.
Mightiest in the Land (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Lu Bu.
Mysterious Traveler (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Pang Ting.
Nanman King (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Meng Huo.
One-Eyed Wolf (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Xiahou Dun.
Paradise of Tyranny (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Dong Zhuo.
Pillar of Wu (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Huang Gai.
Proud Nobleman (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Yuan Shao.
Quick as Lightning (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Xiahou Yuan.
Refined Warrior (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Zhang He.
Righteous Crusader (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Ma Chao.
Rising Star of Wu (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Lu Xun.
Rough-and-tumble (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Gan Ning.
Seasoned Veteran (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Huang Zhong.
Silent Warrior (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Zhou Tai.
Son of the God of War (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Guan Ping.
The Warrior’s Act (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Xu Huang.
Tiger of Jiang Dong (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Sun Jian.
Tomboy of Sun (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Sun Shang Xiang.
Triumph of Knowledge (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Lu Meng.
Unlocked All Bonuses (115 points): Cleared by unlocking all bonus material.
Unrivaled Ambition (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Cao Pi.
Unwavering Honor (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Taishi Ci.
Young Tiger (15 points): Cleared by completing a battle as Sun Quan.
PlayStation 3 Trophies
Successfully complete one of the following tasks to get a trophy:
A Challenger Appears (Bronze): Completed battle as a custom character.
Benevolent Ruler (Bronze): Completed battle as Liu Bei.
Brains and Beauty (Bronze): Completed battle as Yue Ying.
Bringer of Peace (Bronze): Completed battle as Cao Ren.
Cleared All Scenarios (Gold): Reached end of all scenarios.
Cleared Battle of Chi Bi (Silver): Reached end of Battle of Chi Bi scenario.
Cleared Battle of Guan Du (Silver): Reached end of Battle of Guan Du scenario.
Cleared Chaos (Silver): Reached end of Chaos scenario.
Cleared The Three Kingdoms (Silver): Reached end of The Three Kingdoms scenario.
Cleared Yellow Turban Uprising (Silver): Reached end of Yellow Turban Uprising scenario.
Cold As Ice (Bronze): Completed battle as Ling Tong.
Elegant Dancer (Bronze): Completed battle as Diao Chan.
Enchanting Beauty (Bronze): Completed battle as Zhen Ji.
Exquisite Flower (Bronze): Completed battle as Xiao Qiao.
Feared Throughout the Land (Bronze): Completed battle as Zhang Liao.
Fierce Barbarian (Bronze): Completed battle as Wei Yan.
God of War (Bronze): Completed battle as Guan Yu.
Gourmand (Bronze): Completed battle as Xu Zhu.
Grand Master (Bronze): Completed battle as Zhang Jiao.
Hot Blooded (Bronze): Completed battle as Sun Ce.
Jovial Warrior (Bronze): Completed battle as Zhang Fei.
Little Dragon (Bronze): Completed battle as Zhao Yun.
Loyal Companion (Bronze): Completed battle as Zhou Yu.
Man of Vision (Bronze): Completed battle as Cao Cao.
Master of Intrigue (Bronze): Completed battle as Sima Yi.
Master of Strategy (Bronze): Completed battle as Zhuge Liang.
Menace on the Battlefield (Bronze): Completed battle as Dian Wei.
Mightiest in the Land (Bronze): Completed battle as Lu Bu.
Mysterious Traveler (Bronze): Completed battle as Pang Tong.
Nanman King (Bronze): Completed battle as Meng Huo.
One-Eyed Wolf (Bronze): Completed battle as Xiahou Dun.
Paradise of Tyranny (Bronze): Completed battle as Dong Zhuo.
Pillar of Wu (Bronze): Completed battle as Huang Gai.
Proud Nobleman (Bronze): Completed battle as Yuan Shao.
Quick as Lightning (Bronze): Completed battle as Xiahou Yuan.
Refined Warrior (Bronze): Completed battle as Zhang He.
Righteous Crusader (Bronze): Completed battle as Ma Chao.
Rising Star of Wu (Bronze): Completed battle as Lu Xun.
Rough-and-tumble (Bronze): Completed battle as Gan Ning.
Seasoned Veteran (Bronze): Completed battle as Huang Zhong.
Silent Warrior (Bronze): Completed battle as Zhou T.
Son of the God of War (Bronze): Completed battle as Guan Ping.
The Warrior’s Art (Bronze): Completed battle as Xu Huang.
Tiger of Jiang Dong (Bronze): Completed battle as Sun Jian.
Tomboy of Sun (Bronze): Completed battle as Sun Shang Xiang.
Triumph of Knowledge (Bronze): Completed battle as Lu Meng.
True Warrior (Platinum): Obtained all trophies.
Unlocked All Bonuses (Gold): Unlocked all bonus material.
Unrivaled Ambition (Bronze): Completed battle as Cao Pi.
Unwavering Honor (Bronze): Completed battle as Taishi Ci.
Young Tiger (Bronze): Completed battle as Sun Quan.
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