Gan Ning/Movesets

All the movesets for Gan Ning in the Warriors franchise.

Ground Moveset

 * undefined: A series of left and right slashes as he sprints forward.
 * , undefined: An upwards slash.
 * ,, undefined, (undefined, undefined, undefined): A series of vertical cuts. Ends with a diagonal slash as he holds his sword backwards.
 * ,, , undefined: Wide slash to his left.
 * ,, , , undefined: An uppercut with a fiery shockwave. Launches foes.
 * ,, , , , undefined: Hops and slashes. Creates a whirlwind around him. Is invincible until the whirlwind comes out.
 * A fast running martial arts-style blade swipe. In his True Musou version, he leaps into the air and plants his sword into the ground, emitting a shockwave around him.


 * , : Downwards cut.
 * , undefined, (undefined, undefined, undefined): Gan Ning lifts his foes into the air with a slash. Stays aerial and dices his enemies in the air before slashing them back down.
 * Dashing : Sliding knee attack.

Horse Moveset

 * undefined: Leans to each side and swings his weapon.
 * ,, , , , : Three slices to the right, three slices to the left.
 * Repeated left and right strikes as Musou gauge empties.


 * Warriors Orochi
 * ,: An airdash that makes him temporarily invincible. Gan Ning rolls forward.
 * R1: Gan Ning crouches and becomes transparent for five seconds. Lets him escape from attacks if timed correctly and increases his attack until he reverts. He can hit people at the exact moment of his transformation, but the damage isn't very high.
 * direction + R1: A hopping slice forward.

Ground Moveset

 * string (Renbu ∞): Seven left and right slashes with his daggers and a knee attack. Lifts both of his daggers for a rising strike and follows with a spinning roundhouse kick. Performs a leaping uppercut with one of his daggers pointing forward and slashes once more when he lands. While in a lowered position, he quickly hurls twelve airwaves forward by slashing diagonal cuts with his daggers.
 * undefined string (Renbu ∞): Smashes the ground with his fist, knocking his enemies skyward. Flip kicks and follows with a spinning kick. Slices the air with both daggers, sending airwaves forward. He hops into the air and slams his fist into the ground for an exploding impact.
 * undefined (held): Crouches and readies his daggers. Dashes with daggers forward in a straight path, cutting any within range.
 * Series of attacks depending on Renbu levels. Ends the sequence by hopping into the air and smashing his fist into the ground to create an exploding impact.


 * , : Cuts with both daggers.
 * , undefined: Slight lift in the air before he smashes his fist into the ground.
 * Dashing : Small hopping slice with one dagger.
 * Dashing undefined: Running jump kick that has Gan Ning surrounded in an aura.


 * Grapple attack : A short ranged slash. If it connects, Gan Ning bashes the dagger into his enemy's neck to stun them. He then kicks them to their knees, knees their face, and slashes them one more time with his dagger. Very quick, but his enemies have to be directly in front of him to successfully pull off the move.
 * Grapple attack undefined: A low diagonal cut. If it connects, he knees his foe twice before throwing them over his shoulder.
 * Deadlock attack: Jabs his enemy's chin twice before he pummels their torso with several punches. He performs a leaping uppercut to knock them down.


 * Special attack: True Speed: greatly boosts speed. Leans his upper body forward, poising his daggers in front of him while he runs.
 * Dashing : Stretches out his arms and slashes with each dagger.
 * Dashing undefined: Smashes the ground for an explosion.

Horse Moveset

 * string: Several one-handed swings to his right. Number of attacks increase with Renbu levels.
 * undefined: Cut with both blades on opposing sides.
 * Faster version of the string that ends with a undefined attack.

Dynasty Warriors 7
Gan Ning is affiliated with the chain and sickle in this appearance. When he is equipped with it, he can perform a unique attack exclusive to him. When he performs his musous, he will automatically use the weapon in his attacks.


 * EX Attack: ,,undefined,undefined: Hooks his chain around an opponent, grabs his victim to jump high into the air and lands to pile drive them into the ground. Creates an explosive blast wave when he lands.
 * Musou 1: : Winds up his chain to swing it and lunge forward to land a short distance away.
 * Musou 2: R1 + : Swings his chain around as he runs.

His moveset has been changed in Warriors Orochi 3.
 * Warriors Orochi


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 * R1:

Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires
His weapon affiliation changes to the flail in this appearance. When he is equipped with it, he can perform a unique attack exclusive to him. When he performs his musous, he will automatically use the weapon in his attacks.


 * EX Attack:
 * Musou 1:
 * Musou 2: