Lu Bu

A prominent playable warrior and boss character in Koei's Dynasty Warriors and Romance of the Three Kingdoms video game series.

Action

Games

1993–2003

Years

Platforms

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About

Lu Bu is depicted as an exceptionally powerful warrior in Koei's historical simulation and hack-and-slash games. He debuted as a playable fighter in the 1997 fighting game Dynasty Warriors and continued as a formidable boss and unlockable character in Dynasty Warriors 3 and 4. He also appears as a high-stat general in Romance of the Three Kingdoms III and IV.

Historically based on the late Han dynasty warlord, this character's gameplay mechanics emphasize high risk and reward. In Romance of the Three Kingdoms III Dragon of Destiny (1993) and Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV Wall of Fire (1995), his unmatched combat ratings are balanced by exceptionally low loyalty and intelligence attributes, making him prone to defection unless heavily compensated.

Within the action-oriented branch of the Dynasty Warriors franchise, his design is defined by his signature weapon, the Sky Piercer halberd, and his legendary mount, the Red Hare. In Dynasty Warriors (1997), he utilizes a dual-headed spear before adopting the crescent halberd in subsequent releases. His presence in Dynasty Warriors 3 (2002) and Dynasty Warriors 3 Xtreme Legends (2003) established the tradition of a distinct, heavy-metal theme song that warns players of his approach, particularly during the Battle of Hu Lao Gate. Dynasty Warriors 4 (2003) further developed his campaign options, introducing dedicated scenarios that allow players to prevent his historical downfall and establish his own ruling dynasty.