Koei Wiki
Register
Advertisement
Guan Xing
Dynasty Warriors 9 artwork
Character Information
Force(s): Shu
Height:
175 cm (5'9")
Weapon Type: Wingblades (8)
Fan sword (9)
Significant Battle(s):
Playable Debut: Dynasty Warriors 8
Historical Information
Real name:
Guān Xīng
Chinese name:
關興 - 关兴
Style name:
Ānguó
Chinese name:
安國 - 安国
Born:
around or after 202
Died:
?
Sanguozhi wrote that when Guan Xing reached maturity at 19 (or 20 in East Asian age-reckoning), he became Palace Attendant (侍中) and Central Army Overseer (中監軍), the latter being an official rank only in Shu Han's government, which Liu Bei founded in 221. Therefore, Guan Xing could not be born before 202. He's also implied to be Guan Yu's second son because he automatically inherited Yu's marquis title after Yu's and Ping's deaths in 220. Sanguozhi records that Guan Xing "died several years" after becoming an official and fathering two sons, Guan Tong (關統) and Guan Yi (關彝). Dynasty Warriors 8 notes his death in 234.
Warriors Orochi Info
Force:
Shu
Olympians
Coalition
Stage:
Character Type:
Sacred Treasure:
Lævateinn

Guan Xing (onyomi: Kan Kō) is Guan Yu's second son and Guan Ping's younger brother. Historically, he succeeded his father after his death and fathered two sons, Guan Tong and Guan Yi. Zhuge Liang held high hopes for him and, after Ma Liang was killed in battle, deemed him one of his possible successors while Guan Xing was in his twenties. His activities outside of being an official and after this are vague and he is written to have died several years later from unknown causes. Romance of the Three Kingdoms glorifies a fictional kinship between him and Zhang Bao, and expands his military service.

Prior to his playable Dynasty Warriors appearance, he was a Shu NPC since the series's second title. During Guan Xing's playable debut, he is considered the middle brother of the Guan siblings. He ranked twenty-third place in Gamecity's Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends popularity poll. The latest poll for the eighth installment puts him in fifty-second. The character poll for overseas fans puts him in sixteenth place for the Shu division. His Dynasty Warriors counterpart also has an image song titled Heart Beat.

Roles in Games[]

Dynasty Warriors[]

Guan Xing appears in several of his father, older brother, and uncles' campaigns. He often works together with Zhang Bao in several instances. In Dynasty Warriors 4, both men are portrayed as the living legacies of their fathers as they bravely defend the bridges leading to Cheng Du.

Guan Xing, as a playable character, joins his family in battle at Fan Castle, escapes Wu forces, and fights Zhang Bao, ultimately dying before the Battle of the Wuzhang Plains.

In the hypothetical route, Guan Xing aids Zhuge Liang in fighting Lu Su at Lukou and helps Jiang Wei in invading Luoyang, volunteering to work separately from the rest of the unit in order to guarantee their escape. He also joins the final offensive against Wei at Xuchang, fighting along the assault lead by Zhao Yun and Liu Shan. He stands alongside his family in the ending.

In Wu's hypothetical route Guan Xing appears at Jiangxia, initially as an enemy due to Wang Yi forging a letter falsely stating that Wu was planning on breaking its alliance with Shu. Once the misunderstanding is resolved, Guan Xing becomes an ally and fights alongside Wu against the Wei forces.

In Wei's hypothetical route Guan Xing is present at Liu Bei's final stand at Baidi Castle and, along with the other Shu officers, is cut down.

In the expansion, Guan Xing appears in the revised Yiling stages in both Wu and Shu's stories. In Wei's story, he appears in the revised Fan Castle, and ambushes the Wei troops when they march to Mai Castle. He also appears at Xinye as one of the Shu assault units.

Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed gives Guan Xing a set of bond stories that highlight different points of his life. During his childhood years, he cries from having to undergo his harsh training sessions, asking his father why he isn't allowed to play with other children his age. Guan Yu rebukes him for his frailty, believing that hardship will make him strong enough to survive the chaotic times, though it takes years for the child to finally make sense of it.

When Guan Xing becomes acquainted with his long-lost brother Guan Suo, he challenges him to a sparring match, acknowledging their familial ties after sensing Guan Yu's strength in the latter. Though the Guan siblings claim their first victory at Xiangyang, the eventual loss of Guan Yu and Guan Ping pains them greatly. Despite the immense guilt of not being there for them at the time, Guan Xing refuses to succumb to sorrow and later bonds with Zhang Bao to the point of becoming sworn brothers with him.

Dynasty Warriors 9 has Guan Xing and his younger siblings start their career under their father and brother at Fan Castle, where they intend to flood the castle to gain control of the central plains. While they successfully defeat Cao Ren and capture both Pang De and Yu Jin, the Wu forces attack them from behind and seize most of Jing Province in their absence.

Guan Yu retreats to Mai Castle, while Guan Xing and his siblings escape. They report to Liu Bei, who launches a campaign against Wu. Despite initial success, they face a trap and are defeated by Cao Pi. Guan Xing and his friends secure support from Nanzhong and successfully sway over Jiang Wei.

When Zhuge Liang launches his second wave of attacks on Wei, he first provides a secret order for Guan Xing to lead a night raid that may change the tide of the campaign. Despite his sister's fear of him due to the danger of the mission, Guan Xing reassures her that he would not be able to face his late brother, father and friend if he could not accomplish an important task. Guan Xing then promises to return safely before departing.

Warriors Orochi[]

In the Warriors Orochi series, he is one of Liu Bei's guards while his father and uncle are away. He continues to fight for Shu. Guan Xing also serves as his father's replacement officer when a player has assumed the role of Guan Yu.

The playable Guan Xing makes his debut at Warriors Orochi 4, where he was a part of Liu Shan's traveling party when the prince is captured by Athena. Like the others, he is forced to serve the Olympic gods as a result and opposes his father and older brother numerous times. Like the other Shu officers under Athena, they attack the Coalition at Sekigahara, but Liu Shan and Xingcai arrive to aid the Coalition army. With Liu Shan free, Guan Xing and the other Shu officers rejoin their allies and help defeat Athena.

He later helps reinforce Fan Castle from Kanbei Kuroda and Seimei Abe's attack.

Character Information[]

Guan Xing 15th Anniversary Artwork (DWEKD)

Guan Xing's Shin Sangoku Musou 15th Anniversary artwork.

Development[]

Guan Xing was adapted to be a playable character mainly to complete the Guan family. Developers also wanted to have a character to exploit the fictional aspects for Zhang Bao and Guan Yinping. They believe that he fulfills many roles by interacting with his friends and family. Designers struggled to present him as a warrior-strategist with Guan family traits. They believe that his long coat helps him fit the stereotype for other intelligent characters in the series.

Personality[]

A quiet and introspective youth, he is considered to be a genius worthy of Zhuge Liang's respect. He tends to think more carefully in a contrast to the rest of his family. Unlike his other siblings, Guan Xing is calm and stoic, but he is prone to being babied due to his introverted behavior, something he is not fond of. The Japanese scripts often have Guan Xing speak rather plainly and almost listlessly as though he seems to be detached.

Wanting to prove himself on the battlefield, Guan Xing often clashes often with his sworn brother, Zhang Bao, who feels he is too inexperienced. Feeling the need to compensate, Guan Xing recklessly tries to take on more responsibilities. Eventually he learns to share his burdens with his fellow comrades and the two share a closer bond.

In the Warriors Orochi series, he becomes one of Yoshimoto's kemari buddies, though the lord tends to cut the youth off unintentionally in talks. Kiyomasa occasionally steps in to take care of the youth, which Guan Xing privately seems happy about.

Voice Actors[]

  • Alan Shearman - Dynasty Warriors 6 (English-uncredited)
  • Darrel Guilbeau - Dynasty Warriors 7 (English-uncredited)
  • Ben Pronsky - Dynasty Warriors 8 (English-uncredited)
  • Nobunaga Shimazaki - Dynasty Warriors 8~9, Warriors Orochi 4 (Japanese)
  • John Paul Mendrano - Dynasty Warriors 9 (English)
  • Yonggang Wang - Dynasty Warriors 9 (Chinese)
  • Yasuhiko Tokuyama - Dynasty Tactics 2 (Japanese)
  • Hirohiko Kakegawa - Sangokushi Koumeiden (Japanese)
  • Toshiyuki Morikawa - Romance of the Three Kingdoms drama CD series (Japanese)
  • Tōru Nara - Youkai Sangokushi (Japanese)
  • Yuta Odagaki - Sangokushi Hadou (Japanese)
  • Takaaki Aihara - Sangokushi Three Kingdoms TV series

Quotes[]

See also: Guan Xing/Quotes
  • "Zhang Bao, you work so hard to support my father. I am proud to have you as a friend."
"Heh, it's nothing. It must be hard for you being the son of the God of War."
"Hard? I don't really know anything about that."
"Haha... I feel like I can really relax when I'm talking with you. Thanks, Guan Xing."
~~Guan Xing and Zhang Bao; Dynasty Warriors 8
  • "You're the son of the God of War? You are so young, yet so self-possessed. I could learn a lot from you."
"Self-possessed? I was just thinking to myself, that's all."
"Humble, too! And so sincere! You're truly quite remarkable! I need to take a leaf out of your book and live with more humility! Will you please give me some tips?"
"Tips? I was simply trying to remember when I last ate something..."
~~Yue Jin and Guan Xing; Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers
  • "Oh! You really are remarkable, Master Guan Xing! You have mastered kemari in no time at all!"
"Thank you..."
"Yes, yes. While you move splendidly at a physical level, I believe your true strength lies in the mental side of your game. You seem to maintain a relaxed concentration that allows you to stay focused for such a long time, and yet move sharply when the need arises."
"This is all thanks to..."
"Yes, yes."
"Your teachings, my lord."
"I feel like you have shown me the true meaning of the spirit of harmony, Master Guan Xing. I am most grateful!"
~~Yoshimoto and Guan Xing; Warriors Orochi 4

Gameplay[]

See also: Guan Xing/Movesets

Dynasty Warriors 9[]

『真・三國無双8』関興アクション動画

『真・三國無双8』関興アクション動画

Keys: Square Flow Attack • Triangle Reactive Attack • Circle Musou X Jump/Mount

Guan Xing is affiliated with the splay blade in this title. When equipped with it, Guan Xing can perform the following unique attacks listed below.

Unique Attacks
Unique Flow Attack Finisher: Enemy Downed + Square Square Square Square: Unleashes multi-hitting thrusts forward, diagonally towards the left, and diagonally to the other direction. Dazes nearby foes momentarily, leaving them vulnerable to being targeted by stun flow attacks.
Unique Trigger Attack: R1 + Square: Thrusts weapon forward and pivots to the right in time to deliver a layered round slash while crouching down. Each part of the attack can stun enemies for a brief moment.
Special Technique: R1 + Circle: Unfolds splay blade and spins once to unleash a wide energy wave forward infused with electricity. Works well in knocking down foes from a safe distance.
Musou Attack: Circle: Spins forward several times while delivering multiple round slashes around the area continuously. Guan Xing then finishes up the attack by doing a vertical slice while somersaulting to send surrounding foes airborne before knocking them away with a frontal swipe to the right. Each of the finisher's hits are infused with the wind element.
Aerial Musou Attack: X Circle: Performs a diving spin slash to breach through crowds, then tosses fan sword to the air before kicking it to send out three energy waves imbued with the slash element. This makes it an ideal move for quickly damaging stronger officers.
Horse Maneuvers
Summon Horse: L2: Summon horse to the battlefield. Holding L2 as the horse approaches will allow the character to automatically mount them.
Auto-Run: Riding Mode + L2: Automatically runs towards a specified destination. If a destination has not been set, the horse will instead run towards the location of the player's currently selected mission.
Sprint: Riding Mode + Direction + R1: Causes horse to run at a faster pace. Doing so depletes their stamina each time.
Jump: Riding Mode + Direction + R2: Causes horse to jump high while running.
Horse Fast Attack: Riding Mode + Square: Performs a fast and seamless attack while mounted. The attack itself varies depending on what type of weapon is equipped and whether the enemy is grounded or airborne.
Horse Trigger Attack: Riding Mode + Triangle: Performs an attack that sends enemies flying into the air. May vary depending on what type of weapon is equipped.
Horse Musou Attack: Riding Mode + Circle: Causes horse to sprint by consuming Musou instead of stamina.
Dismount Horse: Riding Mode + X: Dismounts from horse and resumes default fighting stance.
Bow Maneuvers
Shooting Mode: 🡻: Pulls out bow and assumes archery stance. Can be cancelled by tapping 🡻 again.
Switch Arrows: 🡸 or 🡺: Switches between different types of arrows.
Bow Attack: Shooting Mode + Square: Fires current arrow at a target. Can lock on targets by tapping R3.
Lower Bow: Shooting Mode + X: Lowers bow while squatting down.


Weapons[]

See also: Guan Xing/Weapons

Dynasty Warriors 8[]

Guan Xing uses the wingblades as his default weapon in this title.

Dynasty Warriors 9[]

Guan Xing uses the splay blade in this title and shares the weapon set with Cao Xiu and Zhong Hui.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms[]

Guan Xing seeks revenge against Wu after the death of his father, and joins Liu Bei and Zhang Bao in their march against Wu. He forms a pact with Zhang Bao and fights against Sun Huan's forces. Guan Xing kills Pan Zhang and reclaims the Blue Dragon. Together, they serve in Zhuge Liang's northern campaign, capturing Nanan and Xiahou Mao. He suddenly dies just as Zhuge Liang began what would be his final campaign against Wei.

Gallery[]

Character-stub This article about a Dynasty Warriors character is a stub. You can help the wiki by expanding it.
Advertisement