Ma Chao/Movesets

All the movesets for Ma Chao in the Warriors franchise.

Ground Moveset

 * undefined: A damaging broad range attack.
 * ,undefined: Ma Chao turns around and brings his spear upwards to the right.
 * ,,undefined: Thrusts spear multiple times.
 * ,,,undefined: Thrusts spear forward.


 * Ma Chao rapidly alternates his spear between his hands. He plants his spear in the ground for a spinning kick and ends with a massive slash.


 * ,: He jumps into a somersaulting attack with the blunt end of his spear.


 * R1,: Shoots a normal arrow.
 * R1,undefined: Shoots a paralyzing bolt.
 * R1,: Unleashes a barrage of arrows.


 * L1,: Counterattack.

Ground Moveset
Remains the same with the following additions/changes:
 * ,,,,undefined: An upward backhanded slash, followed by a swiping meteor slash.
 * ,,,,,undefined: A long reaching attack.


 * Dashing :

Horse Moveset

 * undefined: Ma Chao twirls his spear in the air and creates a shock wave; has wide range and can stun.
 * ,,,,,: Six attacks to the right side.

Ground Moveset
Remains the same with the following additions/changes:
 * undefined: Plants spear in ground and spin kicks to launch foes.
 * ,,undefined (undefined,undefined,undefined): Thrusts spear multiple times and ends with a spinning slash that guard breaks.


 * ,undefined: Stabs the ground.


 * R3: Taunt


 * L1,undefined: Dodges attack and stuns opponent.

Horse Moveset

 * Repeating slashes to the right side until the Musou gauge empties.

Ground Moveset
Remains the same with the following additions/changes:
 * undefined: Same as before but knocks back instead.
 * ,,,,undefined: Spins his spear and forms a wind typhoon in front of him.
 * ,,,,,undefined: Spins and lets loose a shockwave.


 * (True): Sweep slashing attacks in a break dance-like fashion, then drill kicks upward to summon a huge whirlwind.


 * ,undefined: Ma Chao jumps then shoots and spins himself forward while holding his spear out.

Horse Moveset

 * undefined: Same as before but range is reduced and can no longer stun.


 * Warriors Orochi
 * R1: Jumps into the air and hurls his spear. Catches it as he lands with a slide kick. In Warriors Orochi 2, lightning erupts from the spear when tossed down, making the move more easier to hit with.

Dynasty Warriors 6
In the original release, he shared his moveset with Sun Ce, Taishi Ci and Zhang He. See Dynasty Warriors 6/Weapon Movesets for more details.


 * Special attack: True Speed: greatly boosts speed. Leans his upper body forward, holding his spear in a defensive position while he runs.
 * Dashing : Performs a quicker sliding version of his normal version.
 * Dashing undefined: Quicker spin on his attack as he continues running.

The following moves are for his new moveset in Special.

Ground Moveset

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 * Dashing :
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 * Dashing undefined:


 * Grapple attack :
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 * Special attack: True Speed:
 * Dashing :
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Horse Moveset

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Dynasty Warriors 7
Ma Chao is affiliated with the spear 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: Charges forward and spins while holding his spear out.
 * Thunderslice: : Does a slash then strikes the ground with his spear which summons lightning on impact and knocks enemies upward.
 * Spiral Pierce: R1 + : Spins once to slash those around him with his spear, summons three clones of himself to target a single opponent. He and his clones leverage themselves onto their spears to kick their target and ends with Ma Chao slashing again.

His moveset has been changed in Warriors Orochi 3.
 * Warriors Orochi
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 * R1: