Xbox : Dynasty Warriors 3 Cheats
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All Shu generals:
At the main menu, press White, Black, X, Y, White, R, L, Black.
Opening Edit option:
At the main menu, press X, Black, Y, White, L, R, White, White.
BGM Test option:
At the main menu, press L, White, Y, R, White, Black, X, Y.
Secret ending
Enter the options screen from the main menu and select the "Opening Edit"
option. Highlight the "Replay" selection, then hold L + R and press A.
In-game reset
While playing a game, press Start + Back. Note: This only works at
certain screens.
Alternate costumes
When selecting a character, press A or X to choose between two costume colors.
Play as Fu Xi
Successfully complete Musou mode with Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and Sun Quan to
unlock Fu Xi.
Play as Lu Bu
On Hu Loa Gate, get over 1000 KOs and defeat Lu Bu to unlock him. This can
only be done while on the Allied forces. An easier way to get over 1000 KOs on
Hu Lao Gate is play on the easy difficulty setting, then pay attention to the
enemy gates. If you see a lot of enemy units pouring out, make sure to put your
bodyguards on defense then stay near the gate opening. KO the enemies as they
appear. Try not to KO the Gate Captain or no more units will appear. This is
especially critical around the three gates in Dong Zhuo's fortress where you can
accumulate over 450 KOs.
Play as Nu Wa
Successfully complete Musou mode with Sun Shang Xiang, Xiao Qiao, Da Qiao,
and Zhen Ji to unlock Nu Wa.
Use the Red Hare on any level
On Hu Loa Gate, once you defeat Lu Bu a supply unit will appear (usually to
the north.) Defeat the supply captain and you will get a secret item. Equip the
item to use it on any level.
Easy fourth weapons
Start the level on the hard difficulty setting, acquire the weapon, then quit
and save the game. Set the difficulty to easy, then finish the level.
Hidden items at Hu Loa Gate
In Hu Loa Gate, on top of the Han Shui Gate is a Musou +10. On the Hu Loa
Gate is a Life +10.
Art Of War Scroll special item
Play The Siege Of Hei Fei Castle with the Blue forces. Defeat all generals
except Sun Quan and the special item message will appear. Go to the big boat
that Sun Quan is on to receive the Art of War Scroll. It doubles the time of the
effect of the Defense and Attack times two for thirty seconds and Musou full for
ten seconds.
Black Shadow special item
Play Huang Gai on the hard difficulty setting at the battle of Chi Bi for
Allied forces. Follow orders to execute the fire attack against the Wei (Cao
Cao's) forces. Defeat Zhang Liao (and possibly some other generals as well)
before defeating Cao Cao. A "Special Item" should be found near the place of
prayer at the southwestern end of the map. The Shadow Rod is a +44 attack weapon
with 6 hits. It also adds +27 Musou Charge, +82 HP Max, +57 Defense, +52 Mounted
Attack, and +23 Reach.
Bodyguard Manual special item
At the Siege Of He Fan Castle level, go to where Xhu Zhu is located. Defeat
him on the ridge and the "Special Item Discovered" message will appear. Complete
the level and you will have the Bodyguard Manual, which makes your bodyguards
stronger.
Dian Wei's special item
Play the Battle At Wan Castle level with Dian Wei on the hard difficulty
setting . Defeat general Hu Che Er. A supply captain will appear in the south.
Defeat him to get Dian Wei's fourth weapon, which as HP +84, Attack +27, and
Musou Charge +28.
Defender special item
In the Battle of Wu Zhang Plains on the hard difficulty setting with the Wei
force, find a place where an intermission sequence starts and you see shooting
stars. A special item message should appear for the Defender. This is almost
impossible to obtain with one person. Both of your characters should be at full
stats with their fourth weapon. This item will have your character's Defense x2
when near death.
Diao Chan's special item
Play the Battle of Hu Lao Gate on the hard difficulty setting with Dong
Zhuo's forces. Kill Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Liu Bei. Note: Liu Bei must be the
last one to be killed. The special item should be close to Han Sui Gate.
Dong Zhuo's special item
Play Dong Zhuo in Battle of Hu Lao Gate with Dong Zhuo's forces on the hard
difficulty setting. First, destroy Liu Bei's army by killing Liu Bei himself. It
is not necessary to kill Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. Dong Zhuo will tell Diao Chan to
go to the front lines. Wait for Diao Chan to defect. It may take a while. After
she defects, quickly kill her before Lu Bu does. The special item message for
Dong Zhuo's fourth weapon should appear in the center of the map.
Fire Arrow special item
At the battle of Chi Bi, prevent the Allied fire attack. A special item found
message will appear.
Gan Ning's special item
Play the Battle At He Fei level with Gan Ning on the hard difficulty setting.
Let Taishi Ci die from Zhang Liao's attack. Once he dies, a supply unit will
appear near Cao Cao (when the level begins). Start going all the way up to where
Cao Cao is located. When the supply unit appears, he will immediately retreat.
Gold Harness special item
Play the Battle At Tong Gate level with the Wei forces. Wait for Hansui to
defect, then defeat all Shu generals except for Ma Chao. Wait for him to retreat
back into the Tong Gate. A supply team will appear in the gate area. Note: One
gate captain has to remain alive. If you have been in the gate, go out and
re-enter the supply team should appear.
Guan Yu's special item
Play the Guan Yu's Escape level with Guan Yu's forces on hard difficulty
setting. Kill Zhang He, Zhen Ji, and Xu Huang. A supply unit will appear. Ride
(or run) as fast as you can to where Xu Zhu is located. On the way you should
meet a supply unit. Kill the supply captain and he will drop Guan Yu's Blue Moon
Dragon. The supply unit will leave in a short time, so move quickly.
Hex Mark special item
At Cheng Du, kill every officer except for Liu Zhang. A special item report
will occur to the northwest of the map. Get the item and equip it. The Hex Mark
is Liu Bei's horse.
Imperial Saddle special item
At the Battle of Yi Ling, with Shu forces, stop Lu Xun's fire attack and kill
Lu Xun. A supply unit will appear near the northern-most Wu gate. Kill the
supply captain for the Imperial Saddle; an item that allows the riding of any
horse.
Lu Xun's special item
Play the Battle of Yi Ling with Lu Xun on the hard difficulty setting. Some
time into the game it will appear in the maze trap. Guide yourself around by
pressing Start. The special item is his fourth weapon, the Falcon.
Lui Bei's special item
Play the Battle Of Yi Ling with Lui Bei on the hard difficulty setting. You
will find it at the top right of the radar awhile into the game. Lui Bei's
fourth weapon is the Gold Moon Dragon.
Lu Meng's special item
Play the Battle At Fan Castle level and defeat Guan Ping. A special item
message will appear. Lu Meng's fourth weapon will be in a box near Sima Yi (not
on the castle, but on the ground).
Ma Chao's special item
Play with Ma Chao on the hard difficulty setting in the Tong Gate level. Ma
Chao is the main general. They must kill General Han Sui, but he is on your
side. First, you must kill Cao Ren and Cao Hong. Then, wait for Xu Huang to
bring his army. Watch Cao Cao and make sure he moves away from Xaihou Yuan.
Then, kill Xiahou Yuan. Wait for Cao Cao to move further up the field. Walk
across the bridge and go towards Cao Cao. Do not attack his men or him. He
should walk across the bridge to the field. Cao Cao will then talk to Han Sui.
Wait about five minutes and do anything except attack Cao Cao. Han Sui should
defect after awhile. Make sure you have Hex Mark or Red Hare -- when you kill
Han Sui you must run to the gate on the top right corner of the screen. A supply
unit will appear and try to retreat to there. Kill the supply unit and you will
get Ma Chao's fourth weapon, which gives Jump +21, Mounted Attack +60, Mounted
Defense +60, and Reach +21.
Mad Bull special item
Play with Dian Wei in musuo mode to unlock "Battle at Wan Castle" (where
according to legend Dian Wei gives his life to save his leader). Play this
scenario on the hard difficulty setting. Defeat the opposing general Hu Che Er
(who according to legend stole Dian Wei's axe). After you defeat him, a supply
unit will appear to the south in the middle corridor not far from where you
defeated Hu Che Er. You must get to the supply unit very quickly, as they will
retreat almost immediately. Defeat the Supply Captain and pick up the weapon,
which will be Dian Wei's Mad Bull. It is a 6 hits electrically charged axe, with
a 49 Attack Power, along with a +84 Hit Point Max, +27 Attack Power, and +8
Musuo Charge.
Lu Bu's special item
Play the Hu Lao Gate level on the hard difficulty setting. Defeat Zhang Fei,
Guan Yu, Lui Bei, and Gong Dzan. A supply team will appear. Quickly defeat them
to get his fourth weapon.
Meng Huo's special item (Nanman forces)
In the Nanman Campaign on the hard difficulty setting, defeat all the
generals with Men Huo. A special item message will appear in the middle of the
level. Go to it and you will find Meng Huo's fourth weapon. It adds +27 Attack,
+54 Mounted Attack, and +54 Mounted Defense.
Power Scroll special item
At the battle of He Fei, defeat Gan Ning to get the Power Scroll. This item
prevents you from losing weapon deadlocks.
Red Hare special item
On Hu Loa Gate, once you defeat Lu Bu a supply unit will appear (usually to
the north). Defeat the supply captain and you will get a secret item. Equip the
item to use it on any level.
Sky Scorcher special item
Play with Lu Bu on Hu Lao Gate for Dong Zhuo's forces (possibly on the hard
difficulty setting). Defeat Cao Cao and a supply unit will appear not far from
where you defeat him. Defeat the Supply Captain and pick up the weapon box,
which will be Lu Bu's Sky Scorcher. It is a 6 hits electrically charged weapon
with a 50 Attack, along with a +24 Jump, +90 Musuo Max, +90 HP Max, +30 Attack,
and a +60 Defense. At Hu Lao Gate with Lu Bu and Dong Zhuo on the hard
difficulty setting, defeat Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Liu Bei, and Gongsun Zhan. There
will be a message that a supply unit has appeared to the northeast of the map.
Defeat the Supply Captain and get the weapon box with the Sky Scorcher.
Sun Ce's special item
Play with Sun Ce on the hard difficulty setting in the Attack In Wu Territory
level. Sun Ce is the main general. Go through the level normally until you get
to the split, where your army separates. Go left where Taishi Ci is located. Do
not fight him. Kill the main general to the left first, then the one to the
right. A special item, Sun Ce's fourth weapon, Overlord, should appear next to
Taishi Ci. It gives Speed +21, Jump +20, Musou Max +80, and HP +72.
Sun Jian's special item
Play with Sun Jian on the hard difficulty setting in the Surprise Attack On
Liu Buia level. You will start next to a ship. Usually Sun Jian gets himself
killed when playing with Sun Ce or Huang Gai. Take Sun Jian to the valley to the
right of the screen, then kill Lu Gong. The special item message will appear.
Sun Jian's fourth weapon can be found around the beginning of the valley.
Sun Shang Xiang's special item
Play the You Ting level on the hard difficulty setting. Defeat Coa Xiu and
his forth weapon can be found near Coa Xui's intial position.
Survival Guide special item
In the Battle of Wu Zhang Plains on the hard difficulty setting with the Shu
force, find a place where an intermission sequence starts and you see shooting
stars. Note: This may take awhile, and may happen when Zhang Fei dies. A special
item message should appear for the Survival Guide. This item will have your
character's Attack x2 for thirty seconds when near death.
Taishi Ci's special item
Play the Assault On Wu Territory level with the allied forces (not Sun Ce's).
This is the battle where Sun Ce normally gets Taishi Ci to join Wu. With Taishi
Ci, defeat all the generals except Sun Ce. His fourth weapon should appear at
the top of the screen.
Way Of The Musou special item
Select Guan Yu and play the Guan Yu's Escape level. Play through the level as
usual and kill Xiahou Dun before Liu Bei comes to rescue you. Xiahou Dun will
drop the Way Of The Musou item, which lets you use the True Musou attack at any
time regardless of your health.
Wei Yan's special item (Shu forces)
In Battle Of Jie Ting, play with Wei Yan on the hard difficulty setting. Wait
for Zhang He to say "A downhill charge....like falling blossoms...my people lets
dance around them!". Then, kill Zhang He and the rest of the generals. Enter the
enemy HQ and a special item message should appear. Go to where Zhang He was
fought in the middle area to find Wei Yan's fourth weapon. It adds +23 Jump, +24
Attack, +56 Defense and +22 Reach. Use the fourth Triangle attack (where he hits
them in the air) for a one hit kill to anyone except generals, even in hard
mode.
Xiahou Dun's special item (Cao-Cao's forces)
In Guan Yu's Escape on the hard difficulty setting, defeat all the generals
with Xiahou Dun. A special item message will appear. Go to it to find Xiahou
Duns fourth weapon. It adds +26 Attack, +60 Bow Defense, +56 Mounted Defense ,
and +24 Reach.
Xu Huang's special item
Play Xu Huang in Battle at Fan Castle with Wei forces on the hard difficulty
setting. Go directly (quickly) to Guan Ping (is in the southeast of the map or
found in "info unit"). Quickly kill Guan Ping before the water rises. The
special item message for Xu Huang's fourth weapon will appear in the north part
of the map.
Zhang Liao's special item
Play the He Fei level (not He Fei Castle) on the hard difficulty setting.
Defeat Zhou Tai and the weapon box with his fourth weapon will appear to the
north of the broken bridge.
Zhao Yun's special item
Play the Chang Ban level with Zhao Yun on the hard difficulty setting. Defeat
the enemy officers and a supply unit message will appear. Kill the supply
captain to get the Zhao Yun's fourth weapon, the Fierce Dragon.
Zhen Ji's special item
Play the Jie Ting level on the hard difficulty setting. Defeat Jiang Wei and
his fourth weapon can be found around Zhuge Lian's camp.
Zhou Yu's special item
Play with Sun Quan's forces at the battle of Chi Bi. Wait for Zhuge Liang to
blow the winds then defeat Xiahou Dun and Zhang He. The special item message
will appear. Zhou Yu's fourth weapon can now be found in the center of the ship.