Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires Ways Of Life titles
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding title. They will make new strategies and stratagems available in Empires mode and also determine how that character acts when controlled by the CPU. There are 35 tiers of titles. Only one Way Of Life per tier can be earned per saved game file. You cannot earn a Ways Of Life less than your current tier. Additionally, if your opinion must be adopted during a war council to earn a title, you must not be the ruler, but a servant of them and request a new tactic.
- 0 – Ordinary Man: Starting title for Custom Officers.
- 1 – Calm Traitor: Win 1 assassination quest.
- 1 – General Amid Chaos: Win 1 infiltration quest.
- 1 – Loyal Warrior: Win 1 extermination quest.
- 1 – Many Faceted General: Win 1 raid quest.
- 2 – Raging Comander: Win 1 invasion.
- 3 – Precise Intellect: Win 1 defensive battle.
- 4 – Pinnacle of Splender: Have over 99,999 gold.
- 5 – Humble Retainer: Be a free officer for 3 years and use Rest 5 times.
- 6 – Loyal General: Win 5 defensive battles.
- 7 – Wandering Warrior: Transfer kingdoms 3 times.
- 8 – Rising Star: Get a large promotion as a free officer.
- 9 – Heroic Unifier: Have 15 territories and over 99,999 troops.
- 10 – Unprincipled Thug: Have -1000 or less karma and use Slander once.
- 11 – Lord’s Right Hand: Negotiate a treaty with another kingdom and have your opinion adopted at a War Council.
- 12 – Elite Warrior: Have 10 territories and 3 happy regions.
- 13 – General Of The Land: Have 15 territories and do not lose territory for 2 years.
- 14 – Devil May Care Warrior: Increase karma by 1000 in a year, decrease karma by 1000 in a year, reach both 3000 and -3000 karma.
- 15 – Undefeated Veteren: Win 5 defensive battles and 3 escort quests.
- 15 – High Spirited Commander: Win 5 invasions and have 10 officers with high friendship ratings.
- 16 – Trustworthy Hero: Win 1 escort and have 10 officers with high friendship ratings.
- 17 – Honest and Handsome: Be asked to join a group/kingdom 3 times and get 3 confessions from women.
- 17 – Fair Flower: Be asked to join a group/kingdom 3 times and get 3 confessions from men.
- 18 – Stormy Life: Lose a rebellion/betrayal, spend 5 years as a free officer, get a promotion as a free officer, and successfully rebel as a strategist or marshal.
- 18 – Diamond In The Rough: Have 15 territories and 10 years pass.
- 19 – Keen Eyed General: Have 8 happy territories and recruit 5 officers.
- 20 – Immortal: Rest 10 times, spend 5 years as a free officer and 10 years pass.
- 21 – Life Of Ups And Downs: Fail a rebellion, have 50,000 troops, have 50,000 gold, and spend 1 year as a free officer.
- 22 – Unmatched Under Heaven: Win 10 invasions and 3 exterminations.
- 23 – Close Adviser: Be asked to join a group/kingdom 3 times and have your opinion adopted during a war council 3 times.
- 24 – Unpredictable Schemer: Transfer kingdoms 5 times, start 1 rumor, and win a battle at a 5,000 troop disadvantage.
- 25 – Wiley Tactician: Perform a rebellion as a Marshal/Strategist and make 5 treaties.
- 25 – Unmatched Intellect: Do not lose a territory for 5 years and make 5 treaties.
- 26 – Ruler Of The Midlands: Conquer 5 territories in 1 year and spend 1 year as a free officer.
- 27 – Outstanding Talent: Do not lose a territory for 5 years, recruit five officers, and make 1 diplomatic treaty.
- 28 – Tyrant Of Chaos: Have -3000 karma, 3 regions that are unhappy, accept 1 bribe, and execute 1 person.
- 28 – Benevolent Ruler: Have 3000 karma, 10 officers with high friendship ratings, 3 regions that are happy, and donate 5 times.
- 29 – Seductive Beauty: Transfer kingdoms 5 times, complete 5 infiltration missions, have both 3000 and -3000 karma, 3 confessions from men, and be asked to join a group/ki.
- 29 – Tall And Handsome: Win 5 invasions, 5 escorts, have 10 friendly officers, 3 confessions from women, and be asked to join a group/kingdom 5 times.
- 30 – God Of War: Win a battle at a 20,000 troop disadvantage, win 10 defensive battles, 5 escort quests, and be asked to join groups/kingdoms 5 times.
- 31 – Bold And Brave: Win a battle at a 20,000 troop disadvantage, 10 invasions, 5 exterminations, and have 10 officers with high friendship.
- 32 – Flying General: Win a battle at a 20,000 troop disadvantage, 10 invasions, 5 raid missions, and have 20 officers with low friendship.
- 33 – Tyrannical King: Have 3 parties, -3000 karma, 20 unfriendly officers, 3 bribes, 5 officers leave 8 unhappy regions, 15 executions, 99999 gold.
- 33 – The Little Conquerer: Win 5 invasions, do not lose territory for 2 years, take 5 territories in 1 year, fight with 2 kingdoms at once, have 3 happy regions, and 3 years free.
- 33 – Unparalleled Strategist: Have your opinion adopted 5 times during a war council, scout 3 officers, start three rumors, and rebel as a strategist/marshal.
- 33 – Unrecognized Genious: Do not lose a territory for 5 years, negotiate 10 treaties, spend 5 years as a free officer, and get a large promotion from being a free officer.
- 33 – Aide To Kings: Do not lose a territory for 2 years, negotiate 10 treaties, have your opinion adopted 5 times during a war council, and make 5 alliances.
- 33 – Hero Of Chaos: Have 15 territories, 5 regions in 1 year, fight two enemies at once, five recruits, 3000 and -3000 karma, 99999 troops.
- 33 – King Of Hanzhong: Have 15 territories, 5 recruitments, 3000 karma, 20 friendly officers, 8 happy regions, 15 donations, 99999 materials.
- 33 – Duplicitous Joker: Win a battle at a 10,000 troop disadvantage, win 5 assassinations, start 3 rumors, and transfer kingdoms 5 times.
- 34 – Great Authority: Have 10 treaties, opinion adopted 5 times, scout 3 times, 3 rumors, 5 recruits, 5 alliances, 5 invites, alienate 3 times, rebel as Strategist/marshal.
- 34 – Fiendish Beast: Have 10 invasions, 5 assassinations, 3 rumors, 3 parties, 20 enemies, 3 bribes, 8 unhappy areas, 15 executions, -9999 karma.
- 34 – Virtuous Saint: Have 10 defend, 5 escort, 5 alliances, 20 friends, 8 happy regions, 9999 karma, 15 donations.
- 34 – Mighty Warriors: Win a 20,000 troop disadvantage, 5 defenses, 5 regions in 1 year, no losses for 5 years, 5 infiltrate and assassinate, 5 raid and exterm, 30 invasions.
- 35 – All Encompassing: Have 5 assassinate, infiltrate, raid, exterminate, 30 invasion, 20 defense, 10 treaties, 9999 and -9999 karma, 5 transfers, 5 year free officer, 30 years.
Secret events
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding event. Note: There are a total of 17 bonus events. Events that require the completion of Chain Requests must have a completion of low-level requests first before progressing to high-level requests.
- A Skilled Assassin: Successfully complete “Assassinate The Ruler” while in a Vegabond Unit.
- A Sworn Oath: Raise your friendship to “A” rank with any officer. Either ask them via “Special” or wait for them to ask you.
- A Trusted Guardian: Successfully complete “Guard The Ruler” while in a Vegabond Unit.
- Building a Nation: Use Raise Banner as a Vegabond Unit and win the battle.
- Burning Ambition: Start Empire mode as a Free Officer.
- Confessions: Raise your friendship to “A” rank with the opposite gender. Either confess to them via “Special” or let them confess to you.
- Land of the Plenty: Have a significant portion of the land under your control or construct six of the same building.
- Living in Exile: As a Marshal or Strategist, rebel from your Ruler and fail the mission.
- Mountain Bandits: Successfully complete five missions in the Assassination, Raid, or Infiltration quest chain.
- On To The Final Battle: Invade the last area on the map that is not under your control.
- Perfect Mercenaries: Successfully complete “Rescue The City” while in a Vegabond Unit.
- Plots And Schemes: As a Marshal or Strategist, rebel from your Ruler and win the battle.
- Sacred Vows: Accept the confession from the opposite gender and say “Yes” when prompted to marry them.
- Succession: Accept the promotion to Ruler.
- The Capitalist: Have 99,999 gold as a Ruler.
- The Opportunist: Successfully complete “Infiltrate The Treasury” while in a Vagabond Unit.
- The Warriors Peak: Successfully complete “Slay The Vagabond Unit” while having either Lu Bu, Zhang Liao, or Xu Huang in your Vagabond Unit.
Depending on region, the following events may instead be available:
- Ambition: Start as a free officer.
- Bandit Chief: Successfully complete at least five missions from each of the Assassination, Robbery, and Thieving request type missions.
- Confession: Have an “S” rank with an officer of the opposite gender. Then, confess to the officer, and he or she will confess back.
- Declaration Of The Final Battle: Start a battle which can win the game.
- Escape: Fail in a rebellion, or hand over a territory to an enemy faction as the governor.
- Founding A Country: Form an army, then use it to raise a kingdom.
- Marriage: Initiate a successful confession to unlock an option to get married.
- Oath Brothers: Get an “S” rank with an officer.
- Pinnacle Of Might: Successfully complete the final mission of the Hunt Request Chain, which requires killing a vagabond army with one of the following officers under your command: Zhang Liao, Xu Huang, Pang De, Yu Jin, Gan Ning, Taishi Ci, Lu Meng, Zhao Yun, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Xiahou Ba, Wen Yang, Lu Bu, Meng Huo, or Lu Lingqi.
- Reliable Guardian: Successfully complete the final mission of the Protection Request Chain, which requires defending a Marshal.
- Successful Revolution: Complete a successful revolution.
- Successor: Have the current ruler quit, then choose your character as a successor. A relationship of “A” or better may make this easier.
- The Capitalist: Have a nation with an Evilness of 1 and 99,999 gold.
- The Looter Of Chaos: Successfully complete the final mission of the Thief Request Chain, which requires stealing from the National Treasury.
- The Skillful Assassin: Successfully complete the final mission of the Assassination Request Chain, which requires killing a Marshal.
- The Strongest Mercenaries: Successfully complete the final mission of the Rescue Request Chain, which requires rescuing a city.
- Wealthy Country: Have a certain number of cities in your faction. Alternately, build six blacksmiths and item shops.
Steam achievements
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding achievement. To view your achievements and stats in Steam, select “Community”, “My profile”, “View all my games”, then the game and view stats.
- A New Hero: View any of the endings using a custom character.
- A Special Gift: Receive a weapon or item as a gift for the first time.
- Age of Beauty: Have at least three officers declare their love for you in a single lifetime.
- Aim For The Back: Perform a betrayal for the first time.
- Appointed Marshal: Be appointed as a Marshal for the first time.
- Appointed Strategist: Be appointed as a Strategist for the first time.
- Architect: Build a facility for the first time.
- Battle Ready: Obtain at least 30 items.
- Battlefield Controller: Capture 10 or more bases during a single battle.
- Beginnings of Ambition: Raise the banner of your own Kingdom for the first time.
- Beyond Invincible: Use any custom character to defeat all of the famous officers.
- Blossoming Love: Profess your love for someone or have someone confess their love for you for the first time.
- Brave and Bold: Fight your way into enemy territory alone and defeat an officer.
- Building Trust: Complete a Quest and deepen your friendship with your Ruler.
- Collected Works: In Edit Mode, create at least one officer, banner, warhorse and soldier.
- Completionist: Accomplish all of the achievements in the game.
- Construction Enthusiast: Build at least six of the same facility.
- Crushing Victory: Win a battle with more than 90% of your total forces remaining.
- Decorated Veteran: Achieve all titles.
- Doesn’t Play Well With Others: Have a subordinate officer abandon you for the first time.
- First Mission: Complete your first mission.
- Goal Orientated Leader: Complete four Battle Objectives in a single battle.
- Husk of Evil: Obtain virtue of “Pure Evil.”
- Intellectual Victory: Defeat more than 10,000 enemies using just Stratagems.
- Jumping Ahead: Get recruited as a Marshal or Strategist from being a Free Officer.
- King of Chaos: Clear any scenario on the “Chaos” difficulty.
- Many Crossroads: View all of the events that can be watched in the Gallery.
- Many Ways To Live: Complete all lifestyles.
- Master of Strategy: Execute all Strategy Commands at least once.
- Nepotism Rules: Create a Kingdom comprised entirely of your sworn siblings, spouses and children.
- Oath Beneath Peach Trees: Swear a sworn sibling oath for the first time.
- Paragon of Good: Obtain virtue of “Saint.”
- Prove Your Quality: Became a Ruler for the first time.
- Rebel: Rise in rebellion and become Ruler.
- Sizable Kingdom: Obtain 20 officers in your own Kingdom.
- Start of a Long Road: Complete a Strategy Objective for the first time.
- Strategy Stopper: Stop a Large Scale Stratagem being prepared by the enemy.
- Successor: Succeed your superior’s position for the first time.
- The Elite Few: Win a battle with significantly less allied forces than enemy ones.
- The Next Generation: Have a child for the first time.
- The Sound of Tiny Feet: Have a total of at least 5 children.
- Till Death Do Us Part: Get married for the first time.
- Ultimate Nation: Make all famous officers into your subordinate officers.
- Unrivaled Strategist: Use at least 100 Stratagems.
- Weapons Locker: Obtain at least 100 weapons.
- Weather Master: Use a Stratagem to change the weather.
- Well Seasoned: Fight and win a stage in spring, summer, fall and winter.
- Winds of Victory: Take part in “Battle of Chibi – Allied Forces” & have Zhuge Liang’s “Southeast Wind” strategy work.
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