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Dynasty Warriors 4 Cheats For PlayStation 2

  1. A Trick To Not Lose Duels

    During a duel, stand against the border fence, and aim your arrow towards the outside of the duel area.
    You will never get attacked in this condition.
    Useful when you are about to lose a duel.

    Contributed by: Muni Shinobu 

  2. Bug at Battle of Yi Ling - Walk in Water (JP version)

    Side - Wu Side.
    Character - Lu Xun.
    Must be equipped with a horse saddle.
    Immediately after you click on Stage Start, press and hold Up on the directional button. Don't press any other buttons, and just keep the Up pressed even after the battle starts, and Lu Xun will run into the water.

    Contributed by: Muni Shinobu 

  3. Bug at Battle of Chang Ban - Walk in Wall (JP version)

    From the top right entrance of the castle, go toward map bottom left, there will be a walled area containing two houses. Take a careful look at the top right entrance of that walled area, you can enter the walls from there.

    Contributed by: Muni Shinobu 

  4. Bug at Yellow Turban Rebellion - Walk on Air (JP version)

    Character - a high jumper such as Zhang He.
    Equip - Fly Boots.
    At the top left area of the map is the fort with all the explosions. At the top right within that fort is a broken building with a different color as all the other broken buildings, this one is light brown. Try to jump up the broken walls of the broken building and you will land in mid-air.

    Contributed by: Muni Shinobu 

  5. Bug at Battle of Guan Du - Cloning (JP version)

    Bug 1
    Side - Yuan Shao Side.
    Character - 1P Xu Huang, 2P Zhao Yun.
    After the game starts, both characters will be Zhao Yun.

    Bug 2
    Side - Cao Cao Side.
    Character - 1P Xiahou Dun, 2P Zhao Yun.
    After the game starts, both characters will be Zhao Yun.

    Contributed by: Muni Shinobu 

  6. Bug at Battle of Hu Lao Gate - Walk On Mountain (JP version)

    Side - Allied Troop Side.
    Character - Liu Bei.
    Must be equipped with a horse saddle.
    Immediately after you click on Stage Start, press and hold Up on the directional button. Don't press any other buttons, and just keep the Up pressed even after the battle starts, and Liu Bei will run up the mountain.

    Contributed by: Muni Shinobu 

  7. Bug at Battle of Chen Du - Mountain Water Castle Wall (JP version)

    Side - Nan Man Side.
    Character - Yue Ying.
    Must be equipped with a horse saddle.
    Immediately after you click on Stage Start, press and hold L1 and Down on the directional button. Don't press any other buttons, and just keep the L1 and Down pressed even after the battle starts, and Yue Ying will walk up the mountain. From atop the mountain, you can enter water and get on top of castle walls.

    Contributed by: Muni Shinobu 

  8. Unlock Opening Edit (JP version)

    Unlock all 42 playable characters in the game, and Opening Edit will become available in the Options menu.

    Contributed by: Muni Shinobu 

  9. Opening Edit (US Version)

    In order to get OPENING as a selection under OPTION, you must get all 42 character, and complete with at least one character under each force(Wei, Wu, Shu, Dong Zhuo, Lu Bu, Yuan Shao)(by competing one character in each force you'll also unlock Yellow Turbans Force as a Selection in Musou Mode) for more information on unlocking character checkout Muni Shinobu's Character Unlock Guide

    Contributed by: vivagotizhschitzamai 

  10. Unlock Way of Musou

    Guan Yu's Escape- Wei Forces
    VICTORY: Carriage (with Liu Bei's wives in it) or Guan Yu are routed.
    DEFEAT: Carriage and Guan Yu make it to Yellow River (Escape Point).

    Requirements: Pass through the fifth gate and a supply unit will appear. The supply unit will head south, east, and then north. It will withdraw inside a gate. If it withdraws, you lose the item. If you route the Supply Captain, an Item Box glowing red should appear. Pick the item box up and you gain the item.

    Startegy: Damage Carriage so that when you get the item, you can quickly destroy Carriage.

    Contributed by: StarMageX 

  11. Encyclopedia Mistake

    In the Encyclopedia "officers" section both Ling Tong and Ling Cao have the exact same birthdate and death information, which is impossible because Ling Tong is Ling Cao's son.

    Contributed by: DVDMAN77 

  12. Unlock Wu Officers

    Complete the following tasks in Wu Musou mode to unlock the following officers:

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Clear Act I of Wu.
    During the 'Two Qiao's' Tales stage, locate and rescue both sisters (Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao) and escort them to the Escape Point. Da Qiao
    In Battle of Xia Kou, defeat Gan Ning, after Act IV, he will be unlocked. Gan Ning
    Clear Act IV of Wu. Lu Xun
    Clear Act II of Wu. Sun Ce
    Clear Act III of Wu. Sun Quan
    In 'Campaign for Wu Territory', defeat Taishi Ci. He will withdraw, and then rejoin the battle with Wu. He will be unlocked after this. Taishi Ci
    During the 'Two Qiao's' Tales stage, locate and rescue both sisters (Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao) and escort them to the Escape Point. Xiao Qiao
    Clear Act III of Wu. Zhou Tai
    Clear Act II of Wu. Zhou Yu

    Contributed by: onedollar1246 

  13. Complete these tasks in-game to unlock the following characters:

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Complete any Kingdom's Musou mode once.
    Dong Zhuo
    Complete Wei's Musou mode once. Yuan Shao

    Contributed by: onedollar1246 

  14. Unlock Wei Officers

    Complete the following tasks in Wei musou mode to unlock the following characters.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Clear Chapter 3 in Wei musou mode. Cao Ren
    Clear Chapter 1 in Wei musou mode. Dian Wei
    Clear Chapter 4 in Wei musou mode. Sima Yi
    Clear Chapter 2 in Wei musou mode. Xu Chu
    Clear Chapter 1 in Wei musou mode. Xu Huang
    Clear 11 stages in Wei musou mode. Zhang He
    Clear Battle of Xia Pi in Chapter 3 of Wei musou mode. Zhang Liao
    Clear Chapter 3 in Wei musou mode. Zhen Ji

    Contributed by: shoecream 

  15. Unlock Shu Officers

    Complete the following tasks in Shu Musou mode to unlock the following characters:

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Clear Act IV of Shu. Huang Zhong
    In Battle of Tian Shui Tales defeat all generals outside the castles. When Jiang Wei comes out, defeat his two subs, then lure him to Zhuge Liang. Jiang Wei
    In 'Battle of Cheng Du', defeat Ma Chao when he arrives as enemy reinforcements. After the battle, he will be unlocked. Ma Chao
    Clear Act II of Shu. Pang Tong
    Clear Act IV of Shu. Wei Yan
    Clear Act IV of Shu Yue Ying
    Clear Act II of Shu. Zhao Yun
    Clear Act II of Shu. Zhuge Liang

    Contributed by: onedollar1246 

  16. Unlock Meng Huo and Zhu Rong

    You must be in Musou mode. Defeat Meng Huo seven times throughout the stage. At least one defeat must be a duel. Also, duel and defeat Zhu Rong. Complete Musou mode and Meng Huo and Zhu Rong will be unlocked.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Defeat Meng Huo seven times, at least once as a duel; duel and defeat Zhu Rong; complete Musou mode Meng Huo and Zhu Rong

    Contributed by: kenb215 

  17. Unlock Opening Edit

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Once all 42 characters have been unlocked, beat the game with one character from each force Opening Edit

    Contributed by: Funky Bob 

  18. Unlocking Zhang Jiao

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Complete all Musou Modes at least one time. Unlocking Zhang Jiao

    Contributed by: Widgeon Infantry 

  19. Alternate Method for Unlocking Zhang He

    Instead of completing 11 stages to unlock Zhang He, on 'Battle of Guan Du - Wei Forces', burn down the supply depot Wu Chao. If Zhang He isn't defeated yet, he will defect and surrender to your side. At the end of the stage, he will be unlocked.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Make Zhang He surrender to you on 'Battle of Guan Du - Wei Forces'. Zhang He

    Contributed by: onedollar1246 

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
Character FAQs Cao Cao by Lord Deng Ai 15K
Character FAQs Cao Ren by Mythril Wyrm 23K
Character FAQs Da Qiao by Aeris0wnzYou 18K
Character FAQs Dian Wei by Lord Deng Ai 14K
Character FAQs Dong Zhuo by Mythril Wyrm 12K
Character FAQs Fu Xi by Relle 11K
Character FAQs Gan Ning by FerretGuy 20K
Character FAQs Guan Yu by Kaidyn 16K
Character FAQs Huang Gai by Hydecka 10K
Character FAQs Jiang Wei by Hammerhead6468 21K
Character FAQs Lu Bu by Harlequin07 12K
Character FAQs Lu Xun by Xereth18 11K
Character FAQs Lui Bei by acidfreeze30 14K
Character FAQs Meng Huo by OneWinged-Dragon 9K
Character FAQs Nu Wa by Relle 10K
Character FAQs Sima Yi by Akumu X 11K
Character FAQs Sun Ce by Mythril Wyrm 25K
Character FAQs Sun Jian by septmyou 19K
Character FAQs Sun Shang Xiang by Ryoga8320 21K
Character FAQs Taishi Ci by Akumu X 9K
Character FAQs Xiahou Dun by Lord Deng Ai 13K
Character FAQs Xiahou Yuan by Xurreall 12K
Character FAQs Xiao Qiao by Sanctuary Remix 15K
Character FAQs Xu Chu by DTBOM 11K
Character FAQs Xu Huang by Akumu X 9K
Character FAQs Yuan Shao by TogeraTwo 15K
Character FAQs Yue Ying by Mythril Wyrm 20K
Character FAQs Zhang He by Sanctuary Remix 12K
Character FAQs Zhang Jiao by FantasyShadow 12K
Character FAQs Zhang Liao by Lord Deng Ai 13K
Character FAQs Zhao Tai by acidfreeze30 15K
Character FAQs Zhao Yu by Sir Spud 19K
Character FAQs Zhen Ji by talulu21 24K
Character FAQs Zhou Yu by acidfreeze30 18K
Character FAQs Zhu Rong by Mythril Wyrm 20K
General FAQs FAQ by Muni Shinobu 18K
General FAQs FAQ by Muni Shinobu 61K
General FAQs FAQ by JcXtreme 50K
General FAQs FAQ/Walkthrough by BNii 225K
General FAQs FAQ/Walkthrough by Arcor 229K
General FAQs FAQ/Walkthrough by wizardman 184K
General FAQs FAQ/Walkthrough by TogeraTwo 164K
In-Depth FAQs Advanced Game Mechanics Guide by ENAY 225K
In-Depth FAQs Board List by baldactor 32K
In-Depth FAQs Bodyguard Combinations FAQ by L00PY 36K
In-Depth FAQs Challenges Guide by SOLIDSNKE 48K
In-Depth FAQs Character Edit Weapon FAQ by Allpainful 49K
In-Depth FAQs Character Unlock Guide by Muni Shinobu 5K
In-Depth FAQs Dueling Guide by bighairycamel 30K
In-Depth FAQs Ending FAQ by Xurreall 122K
In-Depth FAQs General Item Drop List (Normal) by Sieg Zeon 64K
In-Depth FAQs High Scoring/Tournament Guide by Javelina 87K
In-Depth FAQs Item FAQ by Master Tony 65K
In-Depth FAQs Item Unlocking Guide by Muni Shinobu 11K
In-Depth FAQs Level 10 Weapon Unlocking Guide by Muni Shinobu 30K
In-Depth FAQs Opening Edit FAQ by Xurreall 19K
In-Depth FAQs Quote FAQ by Drago02129 127K
In-Depth FAQs Snack & Fairy Wine Locations by Muni Shinobu 11K
In-Depth FAQs Stage Events Guide by popemobile 66K
In-Depth FAQs Stage Flow Charts by Muni Shinobu 27K
Maps and Charts Imperial Seal Stage Map by clementchong 21K

Dynasty Warriors 4 Cheats For Xbox

  1. View Dynasty Warrior 3 costumes

    Contributed by: kenb215 

  2. Double Experience

    If player one creates a character and player two creates a character with the same weapon in a stage.The experience that player1 earned and player2 earned will still add to both weapons.

    Contributed by: Michael Angelo 

  3. Unlock Wu Officers

    Complete the following tasks in Wu Musou mode to unlock the following officers:

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Clear Act I of Wu.
    During the 'Two Qiao's' Tales stage, locate and rescue both sisters (Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao) and escort them to the Escape Point. Da Qiao
    In Battle of Xia Kou, defeat Gan Ning, after Act IV, he will be unlocked. Gan Ning
    Clear Act IV of Wu. Lu Xun
    Clear Act II of Wu. Sun Ce
    Clear Act III of Wu. Sun Quan
    In 'Campaign for Wu Territory', defeat Taishi Ci. He will withdraw, and then rejoin the battle with Wu. He will be unlocked after this. Taishi Ci
    During the 'Two Qiao's' Tales stage, locate and rescue both sisters (Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao) and escort them to the Escape Point. Xiao Qiao
    Clear Act III of Wu. Zhou Tai
    Clear Act II of Wu. Zhou Yu

    Contributed by: onedollar1246 

  4. Complete these tasks in-game to unlock the following characters:

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Complete any Kingdom's Musou mode once.
    Dong Zhuo
    Complete Wei's Musou mode once. Yuan Shao

    Contributed by: onedollar1246 

  5. Unlock Wei Officers

    Complete the following tasks in Wei musou mode to unlock the following characters.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Clear Chapter 3 in Wei musou mode. Cao Ren
    Clear Chapter 1 in Wei musou mode. Dian Wei
    Clear Chapter 4 in Wei musou mode. Sima Yi
    Clear Chapter 2 in Wei musou mode. Xu Chu
    Clear Chapter 1 in Wei musou mode. Xu Huang
    Clear 11 stages in Wei musou mode. Zhang He
    Clear Battle of Xia Pi in Chapter 3 of Wei musou mode. Zhang Liao
    Clear Chapter 3 in Wei musou mode. Zhen Ji

    Contributed by: shoecream 

  6. Unlock Shu Officers

    Complete the following tasks in Shu Musou mode to unlock the following characters:

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Clear Act IV of Shu. Huang Zhong
    In Battle of Tian Shui Tales defeat all generals outside the castles. When Jiang Wei comes out, defeat his two subs, then lure him to Zhuge Liang. Jiang Wei
    In 'Battle of Cheng Du', defeat Ma Chao when he arrives as enemy reinforcements. After the battle, he will be unlocked. Ma Chao
    Clear Act II of Shu. Pang Tong
    Clear Act IV of Shu. Wei Yan
    Clear Act IV of Shu Yue Ying
    Clear Act II of Shu. Zhao Yun
    Clear Act II of Shu. Zhuge Liang

    Contributed by: onedollar1246 

  7. Unlock Meng Huo and Zhu Rong

    You must be in Musou mode. Defeat Meng Huo seven times throughout the stage. At least one defeat must be a duel. Also, duel and defeat Zhu Rong. Complete Musou mode and Meng Huo and Zhu Rong will be unlocked.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Defeat Meng Huo seven times, at least once as a duel; duel and defeat Zhu Rong; complete Musou mode Meng Huo and Zhu Rong

    Contributed by: kenb215 

  8. Unlock Opening Edit

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Once all 42 characters have been unlocked, beat the game with one character from each force Opening Edit

    Contributed by: Funky Bob 

  9. Unlocking Zhang Jiao

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Complete all Musou Modes at least one time. Unlocking Zhang Jiao

    Contributed by: Widgeon Infantry 

  10. Alternate Method for Unlocking Zhang He

    Instead of completing 11 stages to unlock Zhang He, on 'Battle of Guan Du - Wei Forces', burn down the supply depot Wu Chao. If Zhang He isn't defeated yet, he will defect and surrender to your side. At the end of the stage, he will be unlocked.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Make Zhang He surrender to you on 'Battle of Guan Du - Wei Forces'. Zhang He

    Contributed by: onedollar1246 

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
Character FAQs Sun Jian by septmyou 19K
General FAQs FAQ by Muni Shinobu 61K
General FAQs FAQ by Muni Shinobu 18K
General FAQs FAQ by JcXtreme 50K
General FAQs FAQ/Walkthrough by TogeraTwo 164K
General FAQs FAQ/Walkthrough by Arcor 229K
General FAQs FAQ/Walkthrough by BNii 225K
General FAQs FAQ/Walkthrough by wizardman 184K
In-Depth FAQs Board List by baldactor 32K
In-Depth FAQs Bodyguard Combinations FAQ by L00PY 36K
In-Depth FAQs Challenges Guide by SOLIDSNKE 48K
In-Depth FAQs Character Edit Weapon FAQ by Allpainful 49K
In-Depth FAQs Dueling Guide by bighairycamel 30K
In-Depth FAQs Ending FAQ by Xurreall 122K
In-Depth FAQs General Item Drop List (Normal) by Sieg Zeon 64K
In-Depth FAQs Item FAQ by Master Tony 65K
In-Depth FAQs Item Unlocking Guide by Muni Shinobu 11K
In-Depth FAQs Level 10 Weapon Unlocking Guide by Muni Shinobu 30K
In-Depth FAQs Opening Edit FAQ by Xurreall 19K
In-Depth FAQs Quote FAQ by Drago02129 127K
In-Depth FAQs Snack & Fairy Wine Locations by Muni Shinobu 11K
In-Depth FAQs Stage Events Guide by popemobile 66K
In-Depth FAQs Stage Flow Charts by Muni Shinobu 27K
Maps and Charts Imperial Seal Stage Map by clementchong 21K

Dynasty Warriors 4 Cheats For PC

  1. Unlock Wei Characters

    All characters must be unlocked in Musou mode.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Clear Wei Musou Act III Cao Ren
    Clear Wei Musou Act I Dian Wei
    Clear Wei Musou Act IV Sima Yi
    Clear Wei Musou Act I Xu Huang
    Clear Wei Musou Act II Xu Zhu
    Clear 11 Wei Musou stages Zhang He
    Clear the Battle of Xia Pi on Wei Musou Act III Zhang Liao
    Clear Wei Musou Act III Zhen Ji

    Contributed by: hermitmaster 

  2. Unlock Wu Characters

    All characters must be unlocked in Musou mode.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    In Wu Tales: The Two Qiaos, save the Qiao sisters and clear the stage. Da Qiao
    In the Battle of Xia Kou, defeat Gan Ning. You must complete Act IV to unlock him. Gan Ning
    Clear Wu Musou Act I Lu Meng
    Clear Wu Musou Act IV Lu Xun
    Clear Wu Musou Act II Sun Ce
    Clear Wu Musou Act III Sun Quan
    In the Campaign for Wu Territory, defeat Taishi Ci and he will retreat. A few minutes later he will join you as reinforcements. He will be unlocked wh Taishi Ci
    In Wu Tales: The Two Qiaos, save the Qiao sisters and clear the stage. Xiao Qiao
    Clear Wu Musou Act III Zhou Tai
    Clear Wu Musou Act II Zhou Yu

    Contributed by: hermitmaster 

  3. Unlock Other Characters

    All characters must be unlocked in Musou mode.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Clear Lu Bu Musou Act I Diao Chan
    Clear Lu Bu Musou mode Dong Zhuo
    Clear Musou mode once with any kingdom. Lu Bu
    On Shu Musou Act V or final, Nanman Campaign. Defeat Meng Huo seven times, one time must be a duel. Men Huo
    Clear Wei Musou mode Yuan Shao
    Clear Musou mode once with each kingdom. (Wu, Shu, Wei, Lu Bu, Dong Zhuo, and Yuan Shao) Zhang Jiao
    On Shu Musou Act V or final, Nanman Campaign. Defeat Zhu Rong in a duel. Zhu Rong

    Contributed by: hermitmaster 

  4. Unlock Shu Characters

    All characters must be unlocked in Musou mode.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Clear Shu Musou Act IV Huang Zhong
    In Shu Tales: Battle of Tian Shui, defeat all of the generals outside the castle. Defeat Jiang's subs, and lead him to Zhuge. Jiang Wei
    In The Battle of Cheng Du, defeat Ma Chao when he shows up as reinforcements. Ma Chao
    Clear Shu Musou Act II Pang Tong
    Clear Shu Musou Act IV Wei Yan
    Clear Shu Musou Act IV Yue Ying
    Clear Shu Musou Act II Zhao Yun
    Clear Shu Musou Act II Zhuge Liang

    Contributed by: hermitmaster