# Dynasty Warriors 7

Dynasty Warriors 7 (真・三國無双6, Shin Sangoku Musō 6, known in Japan as Shin Sangoku Musou 6) is a 2011 hack and slash game developed by Omega Force and published by Tecmo Koei. It is the seventh installment of the Dynasty Warriors series and the first to be released after original publisher Koei merged with Tecmo. The story is based on the 14th-century Chinese historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The game was unveiled at the 2010 Tokyo Game Show. On 26 October, it was revealed at the Koei Press Conference to have improved graphics and gameplay, with the support of stereoscopic 3D. It was released in 2011 after news that it has been delayed and was released on both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Tecmo Koei Japan had released Dynasty Warriors 7 with Xtreme Legends, along with downloadable content up to October 2011 released on PlayStation 3 version, on Microsoft Windows. It was later released worldwide in December 2018 via Steam as Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition.

## Gameplay

Dynasty Warriors 7 is the first game in the series to extend past the Battle of Wuzhang Plains. Consequently, the Jin Kingdom was added, bringing the total number of major factions to four.
* This game's Musou mode is not character based but kingdom based.
* The Renbu combat system has been removed, replaced by the return to the familiar charge system, which allows players to end increasingly longer combos with a charge attack of varying effect depending on the current situation. Characters are also allowed to wield more than one weapon during battle, with the ability to execute a special attack upon switching. In addition, both aerial musou attacks (depending on the character) and certain aerial combos have been introduced. Players will still be able to adjust the camera angle.
* Character and weapon level development/customisation can now be done during battle. Players can also choose to switch their equipped weapons during battle and can obtain new weapons by defeating officers.
* Characters have a special attack with a weapon indicated with an EX icon. The EX attack uses a sequence of attacks and/or charge attacks, and the result will vary with most characters. Characters also have 2 musou attacks that they perform using their Ex Weapon which can consist of grapples, midair, charges, quick/heavy strikes or a combo of hits performed in certain ways.
* An additional mode known as Conquest Mode (Chronicle Mode for the Japanese version) has been incorporated into the game. Gameplay features include a player-forged path through China in which the player can also choose to play "Other" characters in the kingdom, due to the fact that they have not been given their own story in Story Mode. Conquest Mode will also feature both online and offline co-operative play. This mode also replaces the old Free Mode present in previous titles.
* The morale bar has been removed from the visual interface; however, the morale system itself still remains and will be reflected from the messages of officers and their respective facial expressions (neutral, happy, sad, angry etc.) when said message appears.
* Some of the major battles are split into two parts, so the player can have a different perspectives of the battle. One example would be in Shu's Changban stage — the first part concentrating on Zhao Yun and the second part on Zhang Fei.
* Swimming and climbing ladders from the previous Dynasty Warriors 6 are once again present.
* The Weapon system has been changed dramatically from previous titles and players can now choose up to 10 or 11 weapons from each weapon category, unique Weapons are once again available after being cut from Dynasty Warriors 6
* Support animals which aid players in battle are included in this installment — some will follow and battle with the player; some can be ridden. Available animals are horses, bears, pandas, elephants, wolves, tigers and falcons.
* Downloadable Content will be available. Content will include stages, music and costumes from previous games and some original costumes plus new weapons and the option to use the original Japanese Voices.

### Characters

* Denotes new characters to the series ** Denotes characters added in Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends *** Denotes characters added in Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires Bold denotes default characters
| Shu | Wei | Wu | Jin | Other |
| Bao Sanniang* | Cai Wenji* | Da Qiao | Deng Ai* | Diao Chan |
| Guan Ping | Cao Cao | Ding Feng* | Guo Huai* | Dong Zhuo |
| Guan Suo* | Cao Pi | Gan Ning | Sima Shi* | Lu Bu |
| Guan Yu | Cao Ren | Huang Gai | Sima Yi | Meng Huo |
| Huang Zhong | Dian Wei | Lian Shi* | Sima Zhao* | Yuan Shao |
| Jiang Wei | Guo Jia** | Ling Tong | Wang Yuanji* | Zhang Jiao |
| Liu Bei | Jia Xu* | Lu Meng | Xiahou Ba* | Zhu Rong |
| Liu Shan* | Pang De** | Lu Xun | Zhong Hui* | |
| Ma Chao | Wang Yi** | Sun Ce | Zhuge Dan* | |
| Ma Dai* | Xiahou Dun | Sun Jian | | |
| Pang Tong | Xiahou Yuan | Sun Quan | | |
| Wei Yan | Xu Huang | Sun Shang Xiang | | |
| Xing Cai | Xu Zhu | Taishi Ci | | |
| Xu Shu*** | Zhang He | Xiao Qiao | | |
| Yue Ying | Zhang Liao | Zhou Tai | | |
| Zhang Fei | Zhen Ji | Zhou Yu | | |
| Zhao Yun | | | | |
| Zhuge Liang | | | | |
Note 1: This is Cai Wenji's first appearance in a European or North American Dynasty Warriors game. She is, however, a playable character in Shin Sangoku Musou: Multi Raid 2, currently only available in Japan.
Note 2: Zuo Ci did not return due to a lack of story for him.
Note 3: Guo Jia, Pang De and Wang Yi were added in Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends.
Note 4: Xu Shu was added in Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires.

## Story Mode
### Shu

| Stage | The Name of Battle | Year | Events and Movies | Ally Commander | Enemy Commander | Character |
| 01 | Yellow Turban Rebellion - Part 1 | 184 AD | Making a Stand Flames of the Heavens Pure of Heart | Liu Bei | Zhang Jiao | Liu Bei (debut) |
| 01 | Yellow Turban Rebellion - Part 2 | 184 AD | Making a Stand Flames of the Heavens Pure of Heart | Liu Bei | Zhang Jiao | Liu Bei (debut) |
| 02 | Elimination of Dong Zhuo - Part 1 | 191 AD | The Unknown Hero Blade of Righteousness The Beast | Liu Bei Yuan Shao | Dong Zhuo | Guan Yu (debut) |
| 02 | Elimination of Dong Zhuo - Part 2 | 191 AD | The Unknown Hero Blade of Righteousness The Beast | Liu Bei Yuan Shao | Dong Zhuo | Guan Yu (debut) |
| 03 | Battle of Xu Province | 194 AD | The Wanderer | Liu Bei Tao Qian | Cao Cao | Zhang Fei (debut) |
| 04 | Battle of Xiapi | 198 AD | The Spirit of a Warrior | Liu Bei Cao Cao | Lu Bu | Guan Yu |
| 05 | Battle of Guandu | 200 AD | Enter Zhao Yun Guan Yu's Offering Faith The God of War Returns | Liu Bei Yuan Shao Sun Quan | Cao Cao Yuan Shao | Zhao Yun (debut) |
| 06 | Battle of Xinye | 208 AD | The Crouching Dragon The Power of Intelligence The Three Visits Benevolence | Liu Bei Sun Quan | Cao Hong | Zhang Fei |
| 07 | Battle of Changban - Part 1 | 208 AD | Conflict at Changban The Little One The Fearsome Zhang Fei | Liu Bei Zhang Fei Zhao Yun | Cao Cao | Zhao Yun |
| 07 | Battle of Changban - Part 2 | 208 AD | Conflict at Changban The Little One The Fearsome Zhang Fei | Liu Bei Zhang Fei Zhao Yun | Cao Cao | Zhang Fei |
| 08 | Battle of Chibi - Part 1 | 208 AD | Southeastern Winds Fated Encounter A Dangerous Path New Allies | Liu Bei Liu Qi Zhuge Liang | Cao Cao | Zhao Yun |
| 08 | Battle of Chibi - Part 2 | 208 AD | Southeastern Winds Fated Encounter A Dangerous Path New Allies | Liu Bei Liu Qi Zhuge Liang | Cao Cao | Guan Yu |
| 09 | Battle of Luo Castle | 215 AD | The Phoenix Takes Flight The Death of Pang Tong | Liu Bei Wei Yan Pang Tong | Liu Xun | Pang Tong (debut) |
| 10 | Battle of Chengdu | 215 AD | To Chengdu A Benevolent Ruler | Liu Bei Ma Liang | Liu Zhang | Zhuge Liang (debut) |
| 11 | Battle of Mt. Dingjun | 218 AD | The Veteran's Duty Decoy | Liu Bei Zhuge Liang | Cao Cao | Huang Zhong (debut) |
| 12 | Battle of Fan Castle - Part 1 | 220 AD | Guan Yu's Sons Farewell Blind Rage | Liu Shan Guan Yu | Cao Ren | Guan Yu |
| 12 | Battle of Fan Castle - Part 2 | 220 AD | Guan Yu's Sons Farewell Blind Rage | Liu Shan Guan Yu | Cao Ren | Guan Suo (debut) |
| 13 | Battle of Yiling - Part 1 | 222AD | To Liu Bei Calming the Storm The Task Left Unfulfilled | Liu Bei Ma Su Zhao Yun | Lu Xun | Zhao Yun |
| 13 | Battle of Yiling - Part 2 | 222AD | To Liu Bei Calming the Storm The Task Left Unfulfilled | Liu Bei Ma Su Zhao Yun | Lu Xun | Zhuge Liang |
| 14 | Battle of Tianshui | 228 AD | Zhuge Liang's Vow The Prodigy of Tianshui Spirit of Benevolence | Liu Shan Fei Yi | Jiang Wei | Zhuge Liang |
| 15 | Battle of Wuzhang Plains - Part 1 | 234 AD | The Torch is Passed Convictions The Victor Shooting Star | Liu Shan Zhuge Liang | Sima Yi | Jiang Wei (debut) |
| 15 | Battle of Wuzhang Plains - Part 2 | 234 AD | The Torch is Passed Convictions The Victor Shooting Star | Liu Shan Zhuge Liang | Sima Yi | Jiang Wei (debut) |
    $^1$ Yuan Shao becomes enemy after Zhao Yun discovers Guan Yu.
    $^2$ Another Ally Commander in Part 1 is Zhang Fei, and in Part 2 is Zhao Yun.
    $^3$ Another Ally Commander in Part 1 is Liu Qi, and in Part 2 is Zhuge Liang.
    $^4$ Ally Commander in Part 1 is Liu Shan, and in Part 2 are Liu Shan and Guan Yu.
    $^5$ Another Ally Commander in Part 1 is Ma Su, and in Part 2 is Zhao Yun.

### Wei

| Stage | The Name of Battle | Year | Events and Movies | Ally Commander | Enemy Commander | Character |
| 01 | Dong Zhuo's Trap | 189 AD | The Corruption of the Han The Animal, Lu Bu Escape | Cao Cao | Guo Si | Cao Cao (debut) |
| 02 | Elimination of Dong Zhuo - Part 1 | 191 AD | The God of War | Liu Bei Yuan Shao | Dong Zhuo | Xiahou Yuan (debut) |
| 02 | Elimination of Dong Zhuo - Part 2 | 191 AD | The God of War | Liu Bei Yuan Shao | Dong Zhuo | Xiahou Yuan (debut) |
| 03 | Battle of Yan Province | 194 AD | Enter Dian Wei The Gentle Giant The Qingzhou Troops | Cao Cao Cao Hong | Xu Zhu | Dian Wei (debut) |
| 04 | Battle of Xu Province - Part 1 | 194 AD | Elite Guards A New land | Cao Cao Cao Ang | Tao Qian | Xu Zhu (debut) |
| 04 | Battle of Xu Province - Part 2 | 194 AD | Elite Guards A New land | Cao Cao Cao Ang | Tao Qian | Xu Zhu (debut) |
| 05 | Battle of Wan Castle - Part 1 | 197 AD | Jia Xu and Zhang Xiu The Death of Dian Wei The Meaning of Revenge | Cao Cao Dian Wei Yue Jin | Jia Xu | Dian Wei |
| 05 | Battle of Wan Castle - Part 2 | 197 AD | Jia Xu and Zhang Xiu The Death of Dian Wei The Meaning of Revenge | Cao Cao Dian Wei Yue Jin | Jia Xu | Cao Cao |
| 06 | Battle of Xiapi | 198 AD | Shattered Vision The Spirit of a Warrior The Value of the Emperor | Liu Bei Cao Cao Cao Hong | Lu Bu | Xiahou Dun (debut) |
| 07 | Battle of Guandu - Part 1 | 200 AD | A Sharp Gaze Wuchao in Flames Looking into the Distance | Cao Cao Cao Pi Cao Hong Xiahou Dun Cao Zhang Xun Yu | Yuan Shao | Cao Pi (debut) |
| 07 | Battle of Guandu - Part 2 | 200 AD | A Sharp Gaze Wuchao in Flames Looking into the Distance | Cao Cao Cao Pi Cao Hong Xiahou Dun Cao Zhang Xun Yu | Yuan Shao | Cao Pi (debut) |
| 08 | Battle of Changban | 208 AD | The Duty of a Warrior Guardian of Changban A United Front | Cao Cao | Liu Bei Guan Yu | Zhang Liao (debut) |
| 09 | Battle of Chibi - Part 1 | 208 AD | Bound by Honor A Time for Rest | Cao Cao Cao Zhang | Liu Bei Sun Quan | Xu Zhu |
| 09 | Battle of Chibi - Part 2 | 208 AD | Bound by Honor A Time for Rest | Cao Cao Cao Zhang | Liu Bei Sun Quan | Cao Cao |
| 10 | Battle of Tong Gate | 211 AD | The Strategist Ma Chao's Leap What Lies Ahead | Cao Cao Xiahou Yuan | Ma Chao | Jia Xu (debut) |
| 11 | Battle of Yangping Gate | 215 AD | Grace on the Battlefield | Cao Cao Cao Xiu | Zhang Lu | Xiahou Yuan |
| 12 | Battle of Hefei - Part 1 | 215 AD | Swift as the Wind Guardian of Hefei | Cao Cao Li Dian Yue Jin Xue Ti | Sun Quan Taishi Ci | Zhang Liao |
| 12 | Battle of Hefei - Part 2 | 215 AD | Swift as the Wind Guardian of Hefei | Cao Cao Li Dian Yue Jin Xue Ti | Sun Quan Taishi Ci | Zhang Liao |
| 13 | Battle of Mount Dingjun - Part 1 | 218 AD | Volley The Death of Xiahou Yuan One Life for Another | Cao Cao Zhang He Cao Zhi | Zhuge Liang | Xiahou Yuan |
| 13 | Battle of Mount Dingjun - Part 2 | 218 AD | Volley The Death of Xiahou Yuan One Life for Another | Cao Cao Zhang He Cao Zhi | Zhuge Liang | Zhang He (debut) |
| 14 | Battle of Fan Castle - Part 1 | 220 AD | Decision Final Confrontation The End of the Chaos Beyond Conquest A New Vision | Cao Pi Lu Chang Cao Ren | Guan Yu | Xiahou Dun |
| 14 | Battle of Fan Castle - Part 2 | 220 AD | Decision Final Confrontation The End of the Chaos Beyond Conquest A New Vision | Cao Pi Lu Chang Cao Ren | Guan Yu | Xiahou Dun |
    $^1$ Another Ally Commander in Part 1 is Dian Wei, and in Part 2 is Yue Jin.
    $^2$ Another Ally Commander in Part 1 are Cao Hong and Xiahou Dun, and in Part 2 are Cao Zhang and Xun Yu.
    $^3$ Must defeat Guan Yu even if Liu Bei has withdraws.
    $^4$ Another Ally Commander in Part 1 is Cao Zhang, and another Enemy Commander in Part 1 is Sun Quan.
    $^5$ Another Ally Commander in Part 1 is Li Dian, and in Part 2 is Xue Ti. Then must defeat Taishi Ci even if Sun Quan has withdraws.
    $^6$ Another Ally Commander in Part 1 is Zhang He, and in Part 2 is Cao Zhi.
    $^7$ Another Ally Commander in Part 1 is Lu Chang, and in Part 2 is Cao Ren.

### Wu

| Stage | The Name of Battle | Year | Events and Movies | Ally Commander | Enemy Commander | Character |
| 01 | Conquest of Liang Province | 189 AD | The Meaning of War Man and Beast as One The Passion of Youth | Sun Jian | Bian Zhang | Sun Jian (debut) |
| 02 | Ou Xing's Rebellion | 189 AD | Where the Steely Gaze Roams The Bonds of Family | Sun Jian Sun Quan Sun Kuang Sun Ce | Ou Xing | Sun Quan (debut) |
| 03 | Elimination of Dong Zhuo - Part 1 | 191 AD | The Magnificent Warrior A Worthy Fore The Imperial Seal | Liu Bei Yuan Shao | Dong Zhuo | Sun Jian |
| 03 | Elimination of Dong Zhuo - Part 2 | 191 AD | The Magnificent Warrior A Worthy Fore The Imperial Seal | Liu Bei Yuan Shao | Dong Zhuo | Sun Jian |
| 04 | Battle of Jing Province | 191 AD | The Tiger Falls | Sun Jian | Liu Biao | Sun Ce (debut) |
| 05 | Battle of Wujun - Part 1 | 199 AD | Newfound Resolve The Eyes of a Warrior The Little Conqueror | Sun Quan Sun Ce | Liu Yao | Zhou Yu (debut) |
| 05 | Battle of Wujun - Part 2 | 199 AD | Newfound Resolve The Eyes of a Warrior The Little Conqueror | Sun Quan Sun Ce | Liu Yao | Sun Ce |
| 06 | Defense of Xuan Castle | 199 AD | Badges of Honor | Sun Quan Jiang Qin | Pan Lin | Zhou Tai (debut) |
| 07 | Assault on Xuchang - Part 1 | 200 AD | Echoes of the Past Phantoms Guardian Angel The Little Conqueror Falls | Sun Quan Sun Ce Sun Shangxiang Zhou Yu | Xiahou Dun | Sun Ce |
| 07 | Assault on Xuchang - Part 2 | 200 AD | Echoes of the Past Phantoms Guardian Angel The Little Conqueror Falls | Sun Quan Sun Ce Sun Shangxiang Zhou Yu | Xiahou Dun | Sun Quan |
| 08 | Battle of Xiakou | 203 AD | Wise Counsel Cooler Heads Prevall A Decision of Consequence | Sun Quan Cheng Pu | Huang Zu | Sun Quan |
| 09 | Battle of Chibi - Part 1 | 208 AD | Cooking with Fire An Unexpected Change of Plans | Liu Bei Sun Quan Song Qian Zhuge Liang | Cao Cao | Zhou Yu |
| 09 | Battle of Chibi - Part 2 | 208 AD | Cooking with Fire An Unexpected Change of Plans | Liu Bei Sun Quan Song Qian Zhuge Liang | Cao Cao | Huang Gai (debut) |
| 10 | Battle of Nanjun | 208 AD | Hidden Wounds Union True Strength | Liu Bei Sun Quan Zhou Yu | Cao Ren | Gan Ning (debut) |
| 11 | Battle of Hefei - Part 1 | 215 AD | Gan Ning of the Bells Defender of Hefei The Escape | Sun Quan Sun Kuang Ling Tong Gan Ning | Cao Cao Zhang Liao | Gan Ning (debut) |
| 11 | Battle of Hefei - Part 2 | 215 AD | Gan Ning of the Bells Defender of Hefei The Escape | Sun Quan Sun Kuang Ling Tong Gan Ning | Cao Cao Zhang Liao | Ling Tong (debut) |
| 12 | Battle of Fan Castle - Part 1 | 220 AD | Nothing to Lose The Price of Victory | Sun Quan Cao Ren Lu Xun | Guan Yu | Lu Meng (debut) |
| 12 | Battle of Fan Castle - Part 2 | 220 AD | Nothing to Lose The Price of Victory | Sun Quan Cao Ren Lu Xun | Guan Yu | Lu Meng (debut) |
| 13 | Battle of Yiling - Part 1 | 222 AD | A New Star Rises Trustworthy Allies A Bittersweet Victory | Sun Quan Sun Deng Song Qian | Liu Bei | Lu Xun (debut) |
| 13 | Battle of Yiling - Part 2 | 222 AD | A New Star Rises Trustworthy Allies A Bittersweet Victory | Sun Quan Sun Deng Song Qian | Liu Bei | Lu Xun (debut) |
| 14 | Battle of Dongkou - Part 1 | 223 AD | To Glory A Ruler's Battle Wu Victory A Dream Fulfilled | Sun Quan | Cao Pi | Sun Quan |
| 14 | Battle of Dongkou - Part 2 | 223 AD | To Glory A Ruler's Battle Wu Victory A Dream Fulfilled | Sun Quan | Cao Pi | Sun Quan |
    $^1$ Another Ally Commander in Part 1 is Sun Ce, and in Part 2 are Sun Shangxiang and Zhou Yu.
    $^2$ Another Ally Commander in Part 1 are Song Qian and Zhuge Liang.
    $^3$ Another Ally Commander in Part 1 is Ling Tong, and in Part 2 is Gan Ning.
    $^4$ Another Ally Commander in Part 2 is Lu Xun.
    $^5$ Another Ally Commander in Part 1 is Sun Deng, and in Part 2 is Song Qian.

### Jin

| Stage | The Name of Battle | Year | Events and Movies | Ally Commander | Enemy Commander | Character |
| 01 | Gongsun Yuan's Rebellion | 238 AD | A Mere Fool A Miserable World | Sima Yi | Gongsun Yuan | Sima Yi (debut) |
| 02 | Conquest of Shu | 244 AD | Enter Deng Ai The Han Assassin The Path of the Sima | Sima Zhao Cao Shuang | Ma Dai | Sima Zhao (debut) |
| 03 | Coup d'état | 249 AD | The Fool's Messenger Cao Shuang Returns The Prince of Incompetence Bertayal | Sima Yi | Cao Shuang | Sima Yi |
| 04 | Han Invasion (3rd Jiang Wei's Northern Expeditions) | 249 AD | Stubbornness | Sima Zhao Wang Guan | Jiang Wei | Sima Shi (debut) |
| 05 | Wang Ling's Rebellion | 251 AD | Father to Son | Sima Yi Sima Zhao | Wang Ling | Sima Yi |
| 06 | Battle of Dongxing - Part 1 | 252 AD | Gravity Ding Feng Makes His Stand Responsibility | Sima Zhao Sima Wang Zhuge Dan | Zhuge Ke | Zhuge Dan (debut) |
| 06 | Battle of Dongxing - Part 2 | 252 AD | Gravity Ding Feng Makes His Stand Responsibility | Sima Zhao Sima Wang Zhuge Dan | Zhuge Ke | Wang Yuanji (debut) |
| 07 | Battle of New Hefei Castle | 253 AD | Punishment for Failure | Sima Zhao Yue Chen | Zhuge Ke | Sima Shi |
| 08 | 2nd Han Invasion - Part 1 (7th Jiang Wei's Northern Expeditions - Part 1) | 255 AD | The Loyal Servant of Wei A Debt to be Repaid The Death of Guo Huai | Sima Zhao Sima Wang Wang Yuanji | Jiang Wei | Guo Huai (debut) |
| 08 | 2nd Han Invasion - Part 2 (7th Jiang Wei's Northern Expeditions - Part 2) | 255 AD | The Loyal Servant of Wei A Debt to be Repaid The Death of Guo Huai | Sima Zhao Sima Wang Wang Yuanji | Jiang Wei | Deng Ai (debut) |
| 09 | Attack on Sima Shi | 255 AD | A Leisurely Stroll Near Miss | Sima Zhao Sima Shi | Xiahou Xuan | Sima Zhao |
| 10 | Guanqiu Jian & Wen Qin's Rebellion - Part 1 | 255 AD | The Arrow of Fate Things Beyond One's Control History Repeats | Sima Zhao Yue Chen Zhuge Dan | Guanqiu Jian Wen Qin | Sima Shi |
| 10 | Guanqiu Jian & Wen Qin's Rebellion - Part 2 | 255 AD | The Arrow of Fate Things Beyond One's Control History Repeats | Sima Zhao Yue Chen Zhuge Dan | Guanqiu Jian Wen Qin | Sima Shi |
| 11 | 3rd Han Invasion (9th Jiang Wei's Northern Expeditions) | 256 AD | Taking the Reins | Sima Zhao Chen Tai | Jiang Wei | Sima Zhao |
| 12 | 4th Han Invasion - Part 1 (10th Jiang Wei's Northern Expeditions - Part 1) | 257 AD | Stealing Glory One Step Behind Face to Face | Sima Zhao Deng Ai Zhong Hui | Jiang Wei | Zhong Hui (debut) |
| 12 | 4th Han Invasion - Part 2 (10th Jiang Wei's Northern Expeditions - Part 2) | 257 AD | Stealing Glory One Step Behind Face to Face | Sima Zhao Deng Ai Zhong Hui | Jiang Wei | Deng Ai |
| 13 | Zhuge Dan's Rebellion - Part 1 | 258 AD | Unbridled Anger An Inconvenient Truth Zhuge Dan's Crime | Sima Zhao Wang Yuanji Wen Yang Wen Hu | Zhuge Dan | Sima Zhao |
| 13 | Zhuge Dan's Rebellion - Part 2 | 258 AD | Unbridled Anger An Inconvenient Truth Zhuge Dan's Crime | Sima Zhao Wang Yuanji Wen Yang Wen Hu | Zhuge Dan | Sima Zhao |
| 14 | Wei's Emperor's Last Stand | 260 AD | The Wei Emperor's Answer The Pages of History | Sima Zhao | Cao Mao | Sima Zhao |
| 15 | Capture of Chengdu - Part 1 | 263 AD | Crossing the Mountains The Han Emperor A Peaceful End Trapped by Dreams The Three Kingdoms End | Sima Zhao Sima Wang Jia Chong | Liu Shan Jiang Wei | Zhong Hui |
| 15 | Capture of Chengdu - Part 2 | 263 AD | Crossing the Mountains The Han Emperor A Peaceful End Trapped by Dreams The Three Kingdoms End | Sima Zhao Sima Wang Jia Chong | Liu Shan Jiang Wei | Deng Ai |
| 15 | Capture of Chengdu - Part 3 | 263 AD | Crossing the Mountains The Han Emperor A Peaceful End Trapped by Dreams The Three Kingdoms End | Sima Zhao Sima Wang Jia Chong | Liu Shan Jiang Wei | Sima Zhao |
    $^1$ Another Ally Commander in Part 2 is Zhuge Dan.
    $^2$ Another Ally Commander in Part 1 are Sima Wang and Wang Yuanji, and in Part 2 is Wang Yuanji.
    $^3$ Another Ally Commander in Part 2 is Zhuge Dan.
    $^4$ Another Ally Commander in Part 1 is Deng Ai, and in Part 2 is Zhong Hui.
    $^5$ Another Ally Commander in Part 1 is Wang Yuanji, and in Part 2 are Wen Yang and Wen Hu.
    $^6$ Another Ally Commander in Part 1 is Wen Hu, in Part 2 is Sima Wang, and in Part 3 is Jia Chong.
    $^7$ Must defeat Jiang Wei even if Liu Shan withdraws.

## Reception

Aggregate score :
| Aggregator | Score |
| Metacritic | 57/100 |
Review scores :
| Publication | Score |
| Destructoid | 8/10 |
| Famitsu | 36/40 35/40 (Empires) |
| IGN | 5/10 |
Dynasty Warriors 7 received "mixed or average" reviews upon release, according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.
Colin Moriarty from IGN titled his review "Repetitive adventure is repetitive" and said Dynasty Warriors 7 is "simply too much of the same thing over and over again to have any sort of broad appeal". He scored the game 5/10.
Famitsu magazine was quite less critical, and awarded the game a total of 36/40, composed of a 9/9/9/9 score and was considered a great improvement over previous titles. In the first week of its release it sold 253,900 copies.
Destructoid awarded the game 8/10 in a generally positive review, noting the only disappointments being the low variation in move sets, and the lack of Free Mode. The Gamer's Hub rated the game 4/5, commending the improved graphics, the new conquest mode, and the better flowing story.

## Related games

In late May 2011, Tecmo Koei announced that the game would be ported to the PlayStation Portable under the name Shin Sangokumusou 6 Special. It was released on August 25, 2012. During E3, Koei announced that the game will not be sold overseas, but that a new Dynasty Warriors game called Dynasty Warriors Next was in development for PS Vita and will be sold overseas instead.
On the 29th of June, Famitsu released information about the new Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends. The game features 3 new characters, only for Wei: Guo Jia (who won a poll conducted by Famitsu), Wang Yi, and Pang De (who returns to the flagship title for the first time since Dynasty Warriors 5). The game features the ability to port saved data from Dynasty Warriors 7, and the MIX-JOY system allows new modes and weapons from Xtreme Legends to be combined with those from Dynasty Warriors 7. Free Mode returns, along with a co-op Story Mode, both of which were absent in Dynasty Warriors 7. Two more modes, Challenge Mode and Legend Mode, are added. It was released on September 29, 2011 in Japan, November 15, 2011 in United States, and November 18, 2011 in Europe as a PlayStation 3 exclusive title. Thus far, there have been no plans to release the game on other platforms. However, since the announcement of Dynasty Warriors 7 with Xtreme Legends on Microsoft Windows platform, Xtreme Legends may no longer be considered a PlayStation 3 exclusive title. The Microsoft Windows port, in particular, was given a refresh and was released worldwide through digital distribution service Steam in December of 2018, under the name Dynasty Warriors 7 Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition.
The Dynasty Warriors characters who appear in the crossover game Warriors Orochi 3 use the character models from this game. However, their dual-weapon ability is removed and characters are fixed to wield certain weapon types.
In May 2012, the Empires expansion for the game was announced to be released on PlayStation 3 on November 8, 2012 in Japan. As with other Empires expansion, the game is more focused on political and tactical battle system. It includes a new character named Xu Shu. The game was also released in North America and Europe on February 26 and 22, 2013 respectively, though the game only translates the texts while still using the original Japanese dubs. Like Warriors Orochi 3, the game will only be available through digital download in North America, while other regions will have it as retail.