Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Search For Memories And Secret Skills Guide

As the Wanderer, you'll get to meet various regional lords, generals, and vagabonds in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. One character, the young doctor Yuanhua, seems to be fascinated by the Wanderer's amnesia, and he aims to find a cure. If you complete the tasks he's set out for you, you'll unlock several useful abilities. Here's our guide on how to complete Shards of the Past or Search for Memories in Dynasty Warriors: Origins.

How to complete Search for Memories in Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Shards of the Past quest guide

The Dynasty Warriors: Origins Search for Memories or Shards of the Past quest (we use the terms interchangeably) starts just a few hours into Chapter 3. After a short cutscene, Yuanhua asks to have a chat. He then presents a series of tasks in where you have to check an area in the world map based on clues.

After clearing a couple of battles early in Chapter 3, a cutscene plays whereupon the Wanderer remembers a meeting with fellow Guardians Zhuhe and Bailuan. Immediately after this cutscene, you'll receive a new unlockable perk in your skill tree.

Reward: Bravery Increase (perk) - Increases your bravery gauge by +1.

After receiving the first perk reward, you should see Yuanhua near the city of Ye--i.e. close to the mountain pass that leads to the village with cherry blossoms. This is when the Dynasty Warriors: Origins Search for Memories quest actually begins.

The idea is to talk to Yuanhua whenever he has a task for you. You then need to go to a specific location to find an herb that he requires. The map above shows the locations of these herbs in the order that we were asked to obtain them.

Herb location: For your first task, just head over to the farmland east of Puyang.

Reward #1: Vitality Pill (consumable) - Restores half of your health.

Reward #2: Peacebringer (battle art) - Summon a ring of light. Beams of light and masses of earth will erupt from the ring, launching enemies into the air.

Herb location: Simply head to the riverbank south of Wan Castle.

Reward #1: Stamina Pill (consumable) - Restores your bravery.

Reward #2: Moongrass farming (action) - Moongrass nodes will now show up on the world map, allowing you to farm them. Moongrass can be used to boost the crafting of two random gems.

Herb location: This part of the Dynasty Warriors: Origins Search for Memories quest becomes available early in Chapter 4. To get this herb, make your way to Xiapi Castle and cross the bridge that leads to the south. Then swing to the east from Shouchun and check the rocky plains.

Reward: Incense of Vitality (consumable) - Restores 70% health for you and nearby allies.

Herb location: This herb can be found along the coast just east of Beihai.

Reward: Fried Mountain Tuber (consumable) - Fully restores your health.

Herb location: This item can be found at the eastern side of the lake near Qu'a.

Reward #1: Porridge (consumable) - Fully restores your health.

Reward #2: Ice Luan (special art) - Unleash a shockwave of ice that can interrupt and stagger enemies.

When you hand over the Thistle of the Dawn herb to Yuanhua, he says that a cure is almost ready. All you need to do is progress further into the campaign until you're almost done with Chapter 4. Eventually, you'll be asked to return to the village with cherry blossoms. There, a cutscene will trigger, whereupon Wanderer will learn more about his past.

Reward: Musou Rage (ability) - Allows you to unleash Ultimate Musou attacks.

That does it for our guide on how to complete Search for Memories and Shards of the Past in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. For more tips as you start your journey, we recommend checking our beginner's guide.