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Sun Shangxiang
Dynasty Warriors 9 artwork
Character Information
Force(s): Wu
Shu
Age:
18
Height:
167 cm (5'6")
Weapon Type: Jian (1)
Wind and fire wheels (2~5, 7~9)
Bow (6, 7~9(Musou Only))
Playable Debut: Dynasty Warriors
Historical Information
Real name:
Sūn Shàngxiāng
Chinese name:
孫尚香 - 孙尚香
Born:
?
Died:
?
Real name unknown. In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, she dies sometime after the Battle of Yiling in 222.
Warriors Orochi Info
Force:
Wu
Shu
Hanbei Cadre
Nobunaga Oda League
Liu Bei Resistance's
Coalition
Stage:
Sekigahara (WO1)
Initially available (WO2)
Odawara Castle (WO3)
Guandu (WO4)
Character Type:
Speed (WO1~2)
Technique (WO3~4)
Personal Item:
Liu Bei's Armband
Sacred Treasure:
Bow of Artemis

Sun Shangxiang (onyomi: Son Shōkō) is a popular fictional name created via Peking opera for Lady Sun. She is one of Sun Jian's daughters, and the younger sister of Sun Ce and Sun Quan. She is historically one of Liu Bei's wives who bore him no children. During their marriage, she was known to have practiced martial arts and had armed maids near her company at all times. While they were not close in history, Romance of the Three Kingdoms insists she was happily wedded to her husband.

Her marriage to Liu Bei does not become a pivotal focus in the Dynasty Warriors franchise until the fifth title, but it can be found in the archives or history files of previous games; it was also heavily implied in Zhurong's first Musou mode. Lianshi acts as one of her armed maids. Gamecity's Dynasty Warriors 7 character popularity poll has her at eighteenth place; the Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends popularity poll has her at thirty-second. In Famitsu's character survey, she placed in three categories: tenth place for most wanted sibling, sixth place for most desired friend, and fourth place for girlfriend. The latest poll for the eighth installment puts her in fortieth. She is the third most transcended character in the Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed character poll. The character poll for overseas fans puts her in fifth place for the Wu division.

Her Kessen II counterpart is given the original name, Sun Li (孫麗, onyomi: Son Rei). Her height is 170 cm (5'7"). Her voice actor is a fashion model, thespian, and television celebrity. She is one of the many celebrated actors who performed for the title.

Before 2012, Koei titles separated the Chinese characters for her name and called her "Sun Shang Xiang". Her character name is now properly localized in the games.

Role in Games

"I am Sun Shang Xiang, daughter of the Wu family, sister of the Little Conqueror. I want to be a warrior, not a little housewife!"
~~Sun Shang Xiang; Dynasty Warriors 6

Dynasty Warriors

Taught martial arts from an early age, Sun Shang Xiang is a girl who wants to prove her worth in battle. Depending on the course of the story, she will either be seen fighting under Shu or Wu's banner. Although she is often one of the starting characters for Wu, her appearances as a computer opponent fluctuates with each title. In Dynasty Warriors 2 and Dynasty Warriors 3, she generally appears in the later battles. Depending on whether Zhou Yu has lived past Chi Bi, she may be replaced by him at the Battle of He Fei Castle. She appears early within Wu's ranks in Dynasty Warriors 4 and is the only subordinate general who cannot be replaced in the Yellow Turban Menace stage. The main reason being that if encountered, she has an escort of Lady Guards with her.

Her Legend Mode in Dynasty Warriors 4: Xtreme Legends takes place after the Battle of Chi Bi. Sun Quan, learning that Liu Bei had recently lost his wife, offers Sun Shang Xiang to comfort him. Though normally an auspicious gesture, the idea is actually a trap devised by Zhou Yu to keep Liu Bei within Wu. Thanks to Zhuge Liang's insight, Liu Bei politely goes to Wu and plans for his imminent escape back to Shu. Sun Shang Xiang, charmed by Liu Bei's honest character, decides to join him. She defends him from Wu's generals, who are intent on capturing him, and also try to plead with Sun Shang Xiang to come back to Wu, to little success.

In Dynasty Warriors 5, Sun Shang Xiang defends her home against the Allied Forces. After her father's death, her family ally, Yuan Shu, clashes with Liu Biao. Sun Quan leads the eastern battalion, defeating Cao Cao. She joins the escape from Chibi and falls in love with Liu Bei, but their marriage is a ploy. Sun Quan returns to Wu to help secure Nan Zhong and faces war from Liu Bei.

Sun Shang Xiang shares her Legend Mode in the Xtreme Legends expansion with Sun Quan and Lu Xun. The trio work together at Shi Ting to topple Cao Xiu with treachery. Before the march, Sun Shang Xiang worries about her brother's safety in Lu Xun's plan and is afraid of losing another family member. He assures her that he will not die until their family's dream is realized. Assured, she leads the western squad and matches her movements to Lu Xun. If the plan is successful, Cao Xiu is isolated by Zhou Fang's betrayal and victory will be assured.

Sun Shang Xiang's ending scene in Dynasty Warriors: Online has her consider becoming an ordinary girl now that the war has ended. While seemingly fine with the idea of settling down, she immediately rises up and declares her refusal to give up on her tomboyish ways. The players looks up to her in agreement as they share a moment with each other.

She joins the battlefield beside Sun Ce in Dynasty Warriors 6, believing that only a brave hero can heal the land. Greeting Liu Bei after they conquer the Wu territory, she begins to admire him since something about him reminds her of Sun Ce. After her brother dies at Xu Chang and Sun Quan rules over Wu, she meets Liu Bei once more at Chi Bi and they fight together as allies in the battle. Told by her brother to marry Liu Bei for Wu, she defies him and claims that she leaves of her own free will. Betting on the hero she envisions in Liu Bei, she helps him at Cheng Du and Yi Ling. Before she deals the finishing blow to her brother, Liu Bei stops her and forgives Sun Quan. They reestablish their alliance with one another and Liu Bei allows Sun Quan to keep his home's land. With Wei the only opposition remaining, a pleased Sun Shang Xiang decides to help her brother at He Fei Castle. The land is united under Shu with Cao Cao's death, she finally return to Cheng Du to meet him. Liu Bei laments not being able to become the hero that she wanted, but she reasons that a land where everyone can support one another is more important. Walking hand in hand, they happily live together in the land's peace.

Dynasty Warriors 7 has Sun Shang Xiang fight alongside her father and brothers in battle as early as the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Prior to the Battle of Shouchun, her brothers ally with Cao Cao and Liu Bei to defeat Yuan Shu. Although she first belittles Liu Bei, she becomes impressed by his benevolence and desire to defend innocent people. After the events of Nanjun, Wu is on the verge of collapse when Shu seizes Xiangyang. To ensure the kingdom's survival, Sun Quan and Zhou Yu arrange for her to marry Liu Bei. Although she is aware that she is being used as a tool, she is happy to become Liu Bei's wife and entrusts Lian Shi to look after her brother. Her marriage becomes strained when Liu Bei loses his oath brothers to Wu. In Wu's Story Mode, Sun Shang Xiang stops Lu Xun and her brother from killing Liu Bei. To avoid causing his sister more grief, Sun Quan spares Liu Bei. When her husband suddenly dies, Sun Shang Xiang helps reestablish the Wu and Shu alliance. It's unknown what happened to her in Shu's Story Mode, though she is mentioned to be heartbroken by the rift between the two nations.

In Sun Shang Xiang's first Legendary Battle, she fights her father and brothers in order to gain her father's approval to fight alongside him in real battle. Her second Legendary Battle takes place sometime after she married Liu Bei. She defies Sun Quan who believes she has fulfilled her purpose and tries to have her return to Wu. Declaring her love for her husband, she fights through various Wu vassals including Zhou Yu. After Liu Bei eventually rushes to her aid, both of them make their escape to the borders of Shu.

Sun Shangxiang makes her initial appearance in the third chapter of Dynasty Warriors Next. Reprising her role in the battle against Yuan Shu, she personally hastens Zhou Tai's arrival and repels the enemy units attacking the coalition's main camp. Her meeting with Liu Bei is also repeated. In Shu's later scenarios, the two of them enter a marriage pact to strengthen relations between their kingdoms. She assures a concerned Liu Bei that no one forced her into this arrangement. Their happiness together lasts until the final chapter when Wu betrays Shu for Jing Province. Upon hearing Sun Quan's demand for her return, Sun Shangxiang is convinced by Liu Bei to do so. Saddened to leave her own husband, she admits that their separation hurts as much as the thought of fighting her brother. They eventually see each other again at Jianye, but on opposite sides of the war. The warrior princess pleads Liu Bei to turn back for her family's sake only to be routed by Zhang Fei. With Sun Quan dead, she is left to follow her own path alone.

Other scenarios have Sun Shangxiang remain an officer of Wu. Throughout her kingdom's story, she often provides Sun Quan with emotional support whenever he second-guesses his own capabilities. The final chapter has her participate in the showdown against Cao Cao at Xuchang. During Wu's ending movie, she stands beside her brother as he makes a rousing speech to celebrate the land's unification under one rule.

In Dynasty Warriors 8, Sun Shangxiang fights beside her family throughout the early half of Wu's story, starting at Xiangyiang. In Chibi, she joins Liu Bei to observe his character. The two marry for an alliance between Wu and Shu, but it is strained when Wu forces murder Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. She stays loyal to Liu Bei throughout the ordeal and threatens Sun Quan to stand down at Yiling. Sun Quan and Liu Bei make amends after the battle and reinforce their alliance, yet Liu Bei falls mortally ill. Sun Shangxiang stays with him at his deathbed and weeps for his passing.

In Wu's hypothetical route, Wang Yi creates a forged letter which draws doubt on Sun Shangxiang's loyalties to Liu Bei, causing Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to attack Wu at Jiangxia. After the misunderstanding is cleared and the Wei forces are repelled, she and Liu Bei meet with Sun Quan to strengthen their alliance. She later joins her family to defeat Cao Cao at Xuchang and attends Sun Quan's victory banquet. In Shu's Hypothetical version, seeing that Guan Yu has taken Jing Province, she still worried about Wu's conflict. But her husband says that Wu army must have their reasons and she still believe herself in him. She gladly that 2 kingdoms finally unite again after Lukou in order to battle against Wei. She's still in her husband side after Wei fall.

In the Xtreme Legends expansion, Sun Shangxiang appears in two of Wu's new hypothetical stages. The first one has her team up with Sun Ce, Zhou Yu, and Zhou Tai and assist Yuan Shu's army as they falter against Cao Cao at Runan. She shares the second stage with Sun Quan and Ling Tong as they attack Liu Biao's son, Liu Cong to take control of Jing Province before Cao Cao and his men arrive.

She also appears prominently in one of Shu's new stages, which details her escape alongside Liu Bei from her brother's troops at Jianye.

In Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed, Sun Shangxiang reprises her involvement in the Battle of Chibi, helping protect Zhuge Liang during his prayer ceremony and later joining the pursuit against Cao Cao.

During her bond story, she is eager to fight on the front lines for the first time despite the protests of her brothers. In contrast to Sun Ce's overprotective nature, Sun Quan is more open to the idea of their sister coming along so long as she has their father's consent. While learning proper manners from her governess, the young maiden considers the lessons too constraining for her tastes, only relenting out of duty for her family.

Sun Shangxiang's marriage to Liu Bei and eventual return to Wu is repeated. Convinced by Zhao Yun to leave the young Liu Shan behind, she agrees to take the trip alone so as not to burden her husband. Although the deaths of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei enrage Liu Bei greatly, Sun Shangxiang being brought back to him helps abate his anger. The maiden vows to spend the rest of her life with him no matter how difficult things are between their respective kingdoms.

In Dynasty Warriors 9, she reprises all her previous roles in older games. She is first seen joining her older brothers and Zhou Yu as they are summoned to join Sun Jian in the Anti-Dong Zhuo coalition. After Dong is forced to flee from Luoyang and retreat to Chang'an, burning the Imperial capital as he withdraws, she joins her father's service to Yuan Shu and the family attacks Liu Biao. Unfortunately, Sun Jian is tricked into falling into an ambush and is killed.

Now supporting her brothers, Sun Shangxiang aids in taking both the lands of Wu and in defeating Yuan Shu after he declares himself emperor. With Cao Cao's looming growth a potential threat, Sun Ce attempts to launch a campaign against the warlord at Xuchang but is attacked by Xu Gong and Gan Ji. Sun Shangxiang aids in her allies' attempts to rescue Sun Ce, but their efforts are for naught when he succumbs to his injuries.

As Cao Cao, by now, had complete control of the north, Sun Quan forms an alliance with Liu Bei and they successfully defeat Cao Cao's fleet. Without its lord, the defenders of Jing Province become disorderly, and Zhou Yu commands the Wu forces to take Nanjun. During their battle, the Wu forces learn that Liu Bei's forces had secretly swept through Jing's southern cities behind their back and had now taken advantage of the battle at Nanjun to stake their own claim for the province. Rather than fight Liu Bei and give Cao Cao an opportunity, the Wu forces decide to instead wed Sun Shangxiang to Liu Bei to ease tensions, and Sun Shangxiang's would-be spouse is invited to Jianye.

Shortly after they are met with the well-wishers, Zhou Yu, seeing Liu Bei as a future threat to Wu, ambushes him with a group of close loyalists, and Sun Shangxiang and other Wu retainers fight desperately to keep their guest safe.

After defeating Zhou Yu and his men, the strategist is pardoned for only acting for what he believed was in the interest of the kingdom. On her end, she promises to keep the alliance between both sides as strong as possible as long as she is alive, and the couple depart back to Jing together.

Met by the celebrating populous, Liu Bei asks his wife if she is well-rested or lonely given their previous trials and endless travels before arriving to an unknown home. Touched by her husband's concern, Sun Shangxiang only points to the moon, noting that it was still the same as the time she had left Wu to stay with her husband and denies any regret in leaving to be with him.

After her story, she no longer participates in any battles, and only briefly appears after Guan Yu's death at Fan Castle, and at Yiling, pleading with her brother to spare her husband's life. After Yiling, she, Zhao Yun, and Zhuge Liang remain at Liu Bei's bedside until he passes away. She is last mentioned to still be alive and well after her brother's coronation as Emperor of Wu by one of Shu's messengers to her brother.

During Wei's side of Wulin, she will accompany Lianshi and Daqiao in defending Xiakou, but the group flee the castle to reposition when Cao Cao's army arrives. During the rout after Chibi, she and Sun Quan will be found fighting Cao Pi.

Warriors Orochi

In Warriors Orochi, she unwillingly serves Orochi alongside her brothers to keep their imprisoned father safe and eventually befriends Ina. After Sun Ce's attempt to rescue Sun Jian fails, she furiously heads a massive attack on her brother's resistance at Sekigahara. Defeated and captured, she reluctantly joins the resistance at Ina's insistence after reconciling with Sun Ce. Later, she gives Hanzō vital information that allows him to rescue Sun Quan and Sun Jian from being executed for the former's repeated failures. During the final attack on Orochi's forces, she is captured by Dong Zhuo, who tries to make off with her, but is rescued by her family in time.

Aiding Liu Bei's pursuit for Da Ji, Sun Shang Xiang begins and stays as a member for Shu in Warriors Orochi 2. She shares her dream mode with Da Qiao and Oichi as they rescue their husbands from danger. Liu Bei is surrounded by Orochi's forces and she hurries to his aid. Seeing the lovers reunited, Da Ji releases poisonous gas for her wicked pleasure. Grateful for her aid, Liu Bei temporarily leaves the field to return with reinforcements later. When the vixen strategist tries to quit the field, Sun Shang Xiang quips that she pities Da Ji for not having someone to love her.

Warriors Orochi 3 has Sun Shangxiang stationed at Odawara Castle. She and other warriors were overpowered by the Demon Army and had perished in the original timeline. Thanks to the efforts of reverting the past, however, the forces that once surrounded Odawara Castle has been whittled down significantly. She and Kai are saved by Kaguya and company undoing her original murder. After the battle, she safely joins the coalition in the future.

Happy to be freed, she seeks to help the ones she couldn't save in the original time line. She swears to save a controlled Lianshi at Nagashino. Sun Shangxiang and company successfully break the spell on her friend at Taoshui, and the princess happily greets Lianshi when she stays true to her words in the future. She additionally aids an isolated Musashi at Odawara Castle. Her party first goes in the past to dispatch the serpent army encampment at Dongkou, which is an ideal position for sending reinforcements to the castle. She and her partners then return to the future to save the swordsman personally. Later in the story, Sun Shangxiang supports Jia Xu in his attempt to capture Da Ji in Kyūshū. She also assists Ginchiyo's search for Muneshige at Mt. Xingshi. She then undoes her family's deaths while in Da Ji's past at Changban.

In the downloadable stage, "Memories of Vyashon", Sun Shangxiang and her brothers accompany Nemea in Kyushu as he fights the demon army and recalls memories of his home. She also appears in the stage, "The Rise of Kiyomori Part 1", in which, she, along with Sun Quan and Lianshi are stationed at Hefei, alongside Wei forces, in an attempt to slay Kiyomori. The attempt backfires when Kiyomori uses his powers to brainwash their allies, and the princess is forced to flee upon the requests of Lianshi, thus avoiding manipulation.

In Ultimate, Sun Shangxiang accompanies Motochika and Yoshimoto to Xu Province where they happen to encounter the mysterious swordsman Sterkenburg Cranach. Her assistance proves instrumental in gaining his cooperation. Another scenario has the Coalition face Sun Shangxiang's doppelganger who has Zhou Tai and Lianshi under her command.

During Warriors Orochi 4, she was a part of her father's army when they are sent back into the distorted world. Defeated by Nobunaga, they are bound by honor to serve the Demon King as his vassals. When Sun Quan arrives, siding with the Resistance army, Sun Jian and his followers challenge his convictions at Guandu. After their defeat, Sun Jian and his forces surrender, believing that they have now fulfilled their obligations to the Oda forces.

Sun Shangxiang later accompanies Kai and Kaguya in attempting to protect the barrier leading to the Mystic Realm at Itsukushima-Chengdu. She also joins Lady Hayakawa and Lu Lingqi at Guangling, where they must rescue their fathers from a Demon army ambush.

Dynasty Tactics

Known as Sun Li in the first title, she appears as an officer in Wu in the year 210. She is described as a woman who trained hard in the martial arts and is more than willing to support her brother's conquest.

In Dynasty Tactics 2, this time referred to as Shang Xiang, she is a strong and elegant sword fighter who is seen in both Shu and Wu's storyline. In the former, she is Liu Bei's wife who serves as his personal bodyguard. When Liu Bei leaves to personally request an alliance with Sun Quan, she accompanies him and scolds the brash Gan Ning for drawing a weapon against her husband. With her help, the two countries reconcile after Wu's defeat and they work peacefully together. Liu Bei is named Emperor and she is crowned as Empress.

During Wu's story line, she joins the front line with Sun Ce. She continues to fight with her home troops during his reign.

Kessen

In Kessen II, Sun Li is a skilled sword fighter who leads an all woman army into combat. Before she clashes with the enemy, she'll usually commence a short warm-up sequence with a handful of her troops. She first meets Liu Bei before the battle at Chi Bi to criticize his mad strategy. When her brother talks about Liu Bei's empathy for the common people, she leaves Wu to join Shu. She becomes fascinated with him and offers to be Diao Chan's replacement. Though he declines her offer, Sun Li stays loyal to him for the rest of the game.

During Wei's story, she will appear to reinforce her brother during his second battle against Cao Cao. She somehow returns to Shu after Wu's defeat.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms

First appearing in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms as an UNPC during her marriage to Liu Bei, Sun Shangxiang has appeared as one of the earliest female additions to the series, appearing as a member of Sun Quan's faction roughly during the time of the Battle of Chibi, later as a member of Liu Bei's army during the time of their marriage before ultimately returning to Sun Quan once more. Sun Shangxiang is noteworthy from other female characters as her stats are militarily-oriented with her War and Charisma ranking in the 80's while her other stats are mostly above average ranging from the mid-50's to mid-60's. In reference to her title as the Bow-waisted Princess, Sun Shangxiang is often adept at leading archer-based units.

100man-nin no Sangokushi has a historical episode event with one of her armed maids, Zhu Wenqin. Sun Shangxiang feels uneasy about her political marriage until she regains her courage after a sparring session with maid. After she is married, she feels homesick and asks Zhu Wenqin to obtain a Parameter Breaking Seal from her sister-in-laws. She is happy to know her family is doing well and decides to give the item to her maid as a reward.

Character Information

Sun Shangxiang 15th Anniversary Artwork (DWEKD)

Shin Sangoku Musou 15th Anniversary artwork.

Personality

Sun Shangxiang is an upbeat and independent woman who is considered to be a tomboy by many players. She is loving and loyal to her family, slightly respecting her brother Sun Ce over Sun Quan. Always eager to lend a helping hand, she frequently wants to show her worth in battle, which usually worries her father and brothers. However, they're proud that she shares her family's dignity and enthusiasm. She's addressed as "Princess" (姫様, hime-sama) by Wu's vassals, only being called by name by her family and Liu Bei.

Her optimistic and headstrong nature contrasts the relatively gentle Liu Bei. She addresses him as "Lord Liu Bei" in the English script and "Lord Xuande" in the Asian script. In her eyes, her husband is incredibly heroic and she often looks forward to seeing him in action. When he doubts his strength to protect her, she often responds that his kindness is his true saving grace. She often remains loyal to Shu despite any grievances she may have when they face Wu. Liu Bei explains that her sadness and conviction helped him forgive Sun Quan for causing Guan Yu's death in Dynasty Warriors 6. She has a minor rivalry with Zhenji in Dynasty Warriors 3; the accompanying expansion briefly changes it to Zhurong.

During the Warriors Orochi series, she becomes friends with Ina, Tadakatsu, Magoichi, Yoshihiro, Kai, and Kaguya. The fourth installment focuses on her relationship with Lady Hayakawa, whose lady-like behaviour is something that she admires and wishes to have. Oichi's relationship with Nagamasa acts as one of her inspirations to eventually find her own significant other, with Oichi convincing the maiden of her charms. Nene praises her due to an excellent skills to spinning objects such like wheels.

In the Dynasty Tactics series, she is strict and acts the same as any ruler. Firmly believing in her husband, she is determined in her mission to protect her home and family. Wu's vassals also address her as "my lady" or "honored sister princess" (妹姫様, imouto hime-sama). This image of her contrasts her Kessen counterpart who is loud, bossy, and noticeably more tomboyish.

Character Symbolism

In the Japanese version of Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires, Sun Shang Xiang is given the nickname of "The Angel of Wrath" while the English version changes it to "The Ray of Light on the Battlefield". As a dominant ruler in Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires, she calls her five greatest warriors "Shang Xiang's Five".

The original name for her Level 11 weapon refers to the dragon and tiger. Both beasts are considered powerful, heroic entities whom, if a competition between the two were to occur, would never be able to win over the other. The dragon soars and rules the sky yet the tiger dominates the earth. They are more likely to split the heavens before their struggle would have a victor. In normal circumstances, however, the beasts respect and accept one another as equals. Therefore, it's possible to avoid conflict between them through simple negotiation. The Japanese idiom, Ryutou Koutou (竜騰虎闘), is used to describe exhausting confrontations where two strong forces fight and mutually cancel one another. When used in context with Sun Shang Xiang, it may also double as a tribute to her marriage uniting Liu Bei and Sun Quan for a time.

Her third weapon takes its namesake from one of the divine treasures used by Nezha in Fengshen Yanyi, the Universal Ring. It was a golden wheel and, when it spun through the air, it seemed to cut like a blade with its outer edge. The name of her fourth weapon implies that it is the same weapon with a cutting blade inside it, but this isn't the case with the actual model.

All of Sun Shang Xiang's weapons in Dynasty Warriors 6 are named after flowers. Her Standard weapon is named after the madder, or the red root plant. Flower language identifies its tiny blossoms with flattery or direct thoughts for a particular person. Its negative traits are tied to adultery, pain, and distrust. However, the original name for the weapon implies the flowers are only budding, so its traits are not as strong when in bloom.

The lotus, or her Skill weapon, represents saintly intentions throughout Asian culture. In Ancient Egypt, the god of the afterlife, Osiris, was known to have lotuses. An elegant yet striking figure, he is the reason why lotuses also symbolize eloquence within the flower language. Lotuses have strong ties in Buddhism as a holy flower, the famous allusion being various deities sitting atop them above the mud of desires. Additional meanings for the flower include having a pure heart or departure from love.

Wisterias -her Strength weapon- within the flower language means welcoming a person and being obsessed with love. The recipient of this flower will share everlasting bonds with the presenter, as the blossom stresses that they will never be separated. Her skill chart is shaped as two hearts, likely made in regard to her marriage with Liu Bei.

Voice Actors

  • Lynn Harris - Dynasty Warriors 2 (English)
  • Amanda Leigh Cobb - Dynasty Warriors 3 (English-uncredited)
  • Michelle Ruff - Dynasty Warriors 4~5, Warriors Orochi series; first and second games only, Dynasty Tactics 2 (English-uncredited)
  • G.K. Bowes - Dynasty Warriors 6~8 (English-uncredited)
  • Rachel Staman - Dynasty Warriors 9 (English)
  • Tara Strong - Dynasty Tactics (English-uncredited)
  • Beate Pfeiffer - Dynasty Warriors 3 (German-uncredited)
  • Wang Guansong - Dynasty Warriors 3 (Chinese)
  • You Wu Yue Shan - Dynasty Warriors 9 (Chinese)
  • Rhee Hyeon Jin - Dynasty Warriors 2, 4~5 (Korean)
  • Bae Jeong-mi - Dynasty Warriors 3 (Korean)
  • Kim Saehae - Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed (Korean)
  • Kim Doyeong - Romance of the Three Kingdoms: The Legend of Cao Cao (Korean)
  • Emi Uwagawa - Dynasty Warriors and Warriors Orochi series (Japanese)
  • Junko Noda - Dynasty Tactics series (Japanese)
  • Eri Nomura - Kessen II (Japanese); also model for character
  • Shino Kakinuma - Romance of the Three Kingdoms drama CD series
  • Ayana Taketatsu - Sangokushi Legion
  • Yukari Kokubun - Shin Sangokushi
  • Sumire Uesaka - Sangokushi Heroes
  • Kiyono Yasuno - Youkai Sangokushi (Japanese)
  • Sora Tokui - Sangokushi Hadou (Japanese)
  • Aya Endo - Yo-kai Sangokushi: Kunitori Wars
  • Chie Nakamura - Sangokushi Three Kingdoms TV series
  • Ryōko Shintani - Juuzaengi ~Engetsu Sangokuden~ 2

Live Action Performers

Quotes

See also: Sun Shangxiang/Quotes
  • "I'm not just going to stay home anymore while my father and brothers go off to fight! They raised me like a warrior, and that's exactly what I'm going to be!"
  • "Let's skip all the formalities. It was nice meeting you, Lord Liu Bei."
  • "You win... But I cannot go with you!"
  • "Shang Xiang! You would turn your bow on your own brother?!"
"Brother Quan! My life is with Lord Liu Bei. I have made my choice... I must live with it."
"Forgive me, Shang Xiang. For like you, I have also made my choice and must move on."
~~Sun Quan and Sun Shang Xiang; Dynasty Warriors 6
  • "My lady, didn't you say you like riding? Would you care to join me for a ride?"
"Certainly. But do I need my own horse? Perhaps we could... share?"
"My lady... If you don't have a horse, I can certainly acquire one for you."
"Oh, never mind. Sometimes you can be really thick, you know..."
~~Liu Bei and Sun Shang Xiang; Dynasty Warriors 7
  • "So you're Liu Bei's wife... You could stand to use a lesson or two in etiquette."
"What?! How dare you! Lord Liu Bei says he likes my fiery spirit!"
~~Zhenji and Sun Shangxiang; Dynasty Warriors 8
  • "Your hair is so long and lovely. I always cut mine as soon as it starts to grow, to keep it out of the way."
"Thank you for your kind words! It's not quite on the level of my father's beard, but I am quite proud of my hair. I've never cut it short, myself. Does having a lighter head make it easier to fight in combat?"
"What? No, it's more about keeping my hair out of my eyes while I'm whirling around in battle."
"Ah, I see what you mean! I've had long hair since I was small so that doesn't really bother me."
"I see. Maybe I'll try a change and let my hair grow out a bit!"
~~Sun Shangxiang and Guan Yinping; Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers
  • "Hmph, so they put a woman in charge of the Wu Army?"
"You have a problem with that?!"
"A little defensive, aren't we?"
~~Mitsunari and Sun Shang Xiang; Warriors Orochi
  • "You look so alive. Is it because you're with Lord Liu Bei?"
"W-what are you talking about? I-it's because we're fighting Da Ji!"
~~Ina and Sun Shang Xiang; Warriors Orochi 2: Battle of Shiting
  • "We talked about our families a little before. I am wondering what you think about such things. For example, if you loved someone from a rival house, would you forsake them and fight against them?"
"That sounds like an old love story. If I was going to fight, maybe it would be against destiny itself."
~~Muneshige and Sun Shangxiang; Warriors Orochi 3
  • "You sure are strong, Sterk! Would you mind training with me sometime?"
"I am a knight. If I were to hurt a princess, even by accident..."
"I am the daughter of the Tiger, born into the Sun family. I do not want to be protected, but to become stronger."
~~Sun Shangxiang and Sterkenburg; Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate
  • "You are so strong, Shangxiang. However did you become so strong?"
"Hummm. It just kind of happened, I guess? My family have been warriors for generations. I was using a bow almost before I could walk."
"I see. I'm quite jealous of you, I have to admit. If I was stronger, I could do more to help Lord Nagamasa."
"You think so? You're already very strong, Oichi. Stronger than me, maybe."
"Me? Stronger than you?"
"The feelings you have for Lord Nagamasa are so strong. You can do whatever it takes, for the one you love. Isn't that incredible?"
~~Oichi and Sun Shangxiang; Warriors Orochi 4

Gameplay

See also: Sun Shangxiang/Movesets‎‎

Dynasty Warriors 9

『真・三國無双8』孫尚香アクション動画

『真・三國無双8』孫尚香アクション動画

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

Sun Shangxiang is affiliated with the wheels in this title. When equipped with it, Sun Shangxiang can perform the following unique attacks listed below.

Unique Attacks
Unique Flow Attack Finisher: Enemy Stunned + Square Square Square Square: Manipulates both wheels spin continuously to the front while crouching down facing the other direction. Juggles foes repeatedly for a maximum total of twelve hits. This attack sometimes provides players an opportunity to follow up with an aerial flow attack.
Unique Trigger Attack: R1 + Square: Spins counterclockwise and manipulates both wheels into revolving around Sun Shangxiang several times before rising up and returning to her hands. Dizzies surrounding foes, leaving them open to stun flow attacks.
Special Technique: R1 + Circle: Leaps backward in the air and fires four lightning arrows in different parts of the area. The first is fired near Sun Shangxiang's vicinity, the second towards her right, the third to her left, and the last one sent at a further distance. Once the barrage ends, Sun Shangxiang backflips to the ground for safety.
Musou Attack: Circle: Twirls both wheels on each arm and tosses them together repeatedly in alternating order. Sun Shangxiang then climbs onto the victim's head and performs a series of quick stomping kicks followed by a backflip that triggers fiery explosions around her radially. Attack takes cues from her True Rage attack and Rising Tiger Kick Musou from the previous installment.
Aerial Musou Attack: X Circle: Pulls out a bow in mid-air, draws it with the support of both feet, then shoots an arrow that triggers a massive explosion upon hitting the ground. Based on Sun Shangxiang's Crimson Volley Musou attack from past games.
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: Sun Shangxiang/Weapons

Dynasty Warriors 8

Sun Shangxiang still uses the wheels as her default weapon in this title.

Historical Information

Sun Shangxiang, Sun Jian's seventh child and third daughter, is sometimes referred to as Lady Sun. She is also known as Sun Ren in modern culture. Sun Quan married Lady Sun to Liu Bei in 209 to gain friendly relations. The extravagant ceremony formed a deep cordial relationship, with Lady Sun sharing her brother's bold traits.

When Liu Bei entered her room, he always tried to do so without being seen and became very timid. Zhuge Liang once said, "In the north, we have Cao Cao. In the south, we have Sun Quan. Now, we also have Lady Sun to consider a threat. If Fa Xiaozhi (Fa Zheng) can make my lord gain the will to overcome them, he will be rewarded greatly."

When Liu Bei entered Yi Province in 211, Lady Sun convinced many overworked and frustrated Wu soldiers to join her. Zhao Yun noticed their displeasure and carefully placed them in various government positions within Liu Bei's forces.

In Empress Wu and Zhao Yun's scrolls, Sun Quan heard of Liu Bei's actions in the west and he sent a large group of ships to retrieve his sister. Though she tried to take Liu Shan with her, Zhuge Liang ordered Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei to retrieve their lord's young heir. The two generals were able to intercept Lady Sun's party at Yangtze River and Liu Shan was returned with them. The Qing Dynasty compilations reason that it was a kidnapping in 215, but the time frame which it took place contradicts other historical records. After the event, Liu Bei quarreled with Lady Sun and sent her to live in the western side of his public domain.

After Liu Bei conquered Yi Province, he broke off relations with her and she returned to her homeland of her own accord.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Sunshangxiang-illustration

Lady Sun in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

In the novel and the Hanjin Chunqiu, Lady Sun is referred to as Lady Sun Ren or Lady Sun Renxian. She was skilled with the martial arts and surrounded by specially trained servant maidens. She could fight well with a polearm and always had a bow strapped near her waist. This earned her the nickname "Archer Princess" or more literally "Bow Waist Princess" (弓腰姫).

Sun Quan planned to use his sister's marriage to keep Liu Bei under his control. However, his mother, Lady Wu, protested the decision and urged the marriage to take place immediately. Sun Quan reluctantly agreed, and the union was made. Zhou Yu exploited this opportunity to separate Liu Bei from his vassals by enticing their guests with wealth and luxury. Liu Bei enjoyed his indulgence until the end of the year.

Zhuge Liang, who long foresaw the plot, had previously given Zhao Yun three small pouches to open during their trip. Zhao Yun used this time to open the second bag and urged his lord to worry about Jing Province. Convinced that imminent danger was soon approaching his home, he wept at the thought of parting with his wife and shared his feelings with her. Lady Sun read through his excuses and desired to join her husband on the journey. After gaining her mother's approval, the married couple left with a small escort. Sun Quan noticed their absence later and ordered his men to pursue. However, they were weary of Lady Sun's love for war and were afraid of facing her frightful visage. Regardless, a party was sent to capture them. Liu Bei's party learned the truth behind Zhou Yu's plot when Zhao Yun opened the third bag. Angered by Zhou Yu and her brother's insensitivity, Lady Sun mercilessly scolded Xu Sheng and Ding Feng. Her belittlement of the other Wu generals allowed the party to safely reach Zhuge Liang's boats.

After a few years, when the Wu-Shu Alliance became stressed, she was called back by Sun Quan who said their mother was ill and wished to see her and Liu Shan. Sun Quan wanted to use this opportunity to kidnap Liu Shan. She indeed set off to return with Liu Shan, but, at the border Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei stopped her. They couldn't dissuade her, but they stopped her from taking Liu Shan. Although she desired to return to her husband, she was never allowed permission to return to Liu Bei. She grieved her husband's death, rode to the river bank and drowned herself.

Gallery

Trivia

  • Her abbreviated nickname is "SSX".
  • She is the only Dynasty Warriors character to not use her regular outfit in her Dynasty Warriors 5 artwork.
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