Unit Types (Dynasty Warriors)

Peasant
These are the weakest soldiers in Dynasty Warriors. They look like Privates but their health bar is very small, they can be killed in one hit by just about any character at any level with their initial weapon. Their attack pattern is identical to that of Privates too.

Private
These serve as the main fodder if the game. They make up a large percentage of an armies overall force. They are fairly weak and most can be taken out with one or two hits, though when surrounding a player they can be quite crafty and attack from the rear. Groups of Privates are usually led by a Sergeant or Major and wield one of three weapons:
 * A Sword
 * A Spear
 * A Halberd

Sergeant
These are also fairly common soldiers. They can be seen leading groups of four Privates into battle. Sergeants are slightly tougher than Privates, their health bar is slightly larger and they attack more frequently. Groups of Sergeants are sometimes lead by Majors and wield one of three weapons:
 * A sword
 * A spear
 * A Halberd

Major
These are less common than Sergeants but are more of a threat. Whilst not up to the fighting standards to officers, Majors are still capable fighters. They have a larger health bar than Sergeants and are also a bit stronger, they are also bolder and attack most often (usually from behind). They lead groups of Privates and sometimes Sergeants. They wield one of three weapons:
 * A sword
 * A spear
 * A Halberd

Archer
These are basic ranged units. They can either be on foot, in which case they are usually in a line, or in towers. When outnumbered Archers can be a pain, especially if you're using a weaker character and are dealing with an officer or two. But they are easily dispatched

Crossbow Men
These are almost identical to Archers in appearance and health. However Crossbow Men, as the name suggests, wield crossbows. As such their attacks are stronger and more frequent than that of Archers. They too can be on foot or in towers and are lead by a First Bow

First Bow
These are Archers. One usually leads a group of four, if on foot, or two, if in a tower, Archers or Crossbow Men. These have a slightly larger health bar but are still puny foes wielding either bows or crossbows, depending on the unit. They will sometimes drop arrows

Gate Captain
These are soldiers which guard supply gates, where more enemy soldiers come through. They share a character model with Sergeants but are slightly stronger than Majors. Once defeated the supply line will be cut off and they will usually drop an item such as an Attack Powerup or a Meat Bun

Guard Captain
These units defend the entrances to bases. Each base has a different type of Guard Captain.
 * Defence – These soldiers have a pike in one hand and a shield in the other (like Xing Cai). Their weapon set is always heavy and they have a tendency to guard quite frequently and attack when you’re vulnerable. They can be tricky to dispose of. They share a character model with Majors.
 * Attack – These soldiers look like your average Gate Captains, wielding one of the three weapons. But their health is slightly lesser than a Defence type and their attack is slightly higher and with it an increased frequency to attack
 * Supply – These soldiers look like your average Gate Captains, wielding one of the three weapons but have a slightly bigger health bar. Their attack and defence are the same as a regular Gate Captain.

Base Units
These units defend the insides of bases. Each one is different.
 * Defence – These soldiers have increased defence and as such tend to defend more often; they look like Sergeants.
 * Attack – These soldiers have increased attack and as such tend to attack more often; they look like Privates except wielding dual swords (like Lu Xun).
 * Supply – These are basically your standard soldiers.

Base Captains
These units are the captains of their respective bases. Each one is different.
 * Defence – These soldiers have a pike in one hand and a shield in the other (like Xing Cai). Their weapon set is always heavy and they have a tendency to guard quite frequently and attack when you’re vulnerable. They can be tricky to dispose of. They share a character model with Majors.
 * Attack - These soldiers look like lieutenant officers, Wielding dual blades (like Lu Xun) Butt their health is slightly lesser than a Defence type and their attack is slightly higher and with it an increased frequency to attack
 * Supply - These soldiers look like your average Gate Captains, wielding one of the three weapons but have a slightly bigger health bar. Their attack and defence are the same as a regular Gate Captain. These Base Captains will activate a random item upon the player entering the base such as an Attack Powerup or a Meat Bun.

NOTICE
I intend to finnish this article, in the mean time please help improve the current information (i.e. Correct any mistakes and add more information if known)

AzureSN 06:14, 26 October 2008 (UTC)