Only one game can be counted at one time and choosing to not continue it makes it invalid.

Saving during battle can be done by choosing to quit from the pause menu.

Stat boosting remains similar to the previous title except Dynasty Warriors 3 offers different stat boosts when the game is on harder difficulties.

Fourth weapons and rarer items must be unlocked through special conditions on Hard or the new Very Hard difficulty level on specific stages. Playable characters can equip four weapons characters can only have one copy of each weapon.

For the first time in the series, characters can collect and equip various items and weapons before each battle.Power Guards (press while blocking) replace the original counterattack system, where they push back the attacker upon their attack connecting, but it does not interrupt their attack string.If they are close to one another and have their Musou gauges filled, they can press together to unleash a powerful assault, where they automatically perform their True Musou Attack with the lightning element. When two players work together on a stage, they can perform an attack called a Double Musou.To counter this setback, the player can level up their characters or equip saddles. For example, if the character is at a low level and tries to ride Red Hare, they'll likely be thrown off its back.

Riding a specific steed, however, demands the player to be at certain level. , ,, ,, : Triggers a unique combo or a entirely different unique attack some officers can extend it by tapping.This additional combo is called a Charge Drive. , ,, , : Sends the opponent high into the air continuing to press triggers a synchronized follow up.The four previous charge attack properties remain the same but add two more to the mix.

If they have a high ranked weapon, characters can now perform six hit combos.

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