Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Cheats: Most gamers would find Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends simply as an action-packed game where you just want to go along with the story. But there will always be gamers who wouldn't feel right if they miss out on something. For those who want their game 100 percent complete, read on!

Bonus characters

Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding character. Note: The point at which some characters become available will vary depending on the completion order of stages:

Jin

Deng Ai: Successfully complete Stage 6: Battle Of Mt. Tielong.

Guo Huai: Successfully complete Stage 4X: Xiahou Ba's Journey, Stage 5X: Battle Of New Hefei Castle, or Stage 7: Guanqiu Jian and Wen Qin's Rebellion.

Jia Chong: Successfully complete Stage 3: Battle Of Mt. Xingshi.

Wang Yuanji: Successfully complete Stage 1: Battle Of Wu Zhang Plains.

Wen Yang: Successfully complete Stage 2: Battle Of Xiangyang.

Xiahou Ba: In Stage 4X: Xiahou Ba's Journey, defeat Jiang Wei before he meets up with Xiahou Ba, and then complete Stage 5: East Gates Battle.

Zhong Hui: Successfully complete Stage 6: Battle Of Mt. Tielong.

Zhuge Dan: Successfully complete Stage 5: East Gates Battle.

Shu

Bao Sanniang: Successfully complete Stage 11X (Hypothetical): Pacification Of Nanzhong.

Guan Ping: Successfully complete Stage 11X (Hypothetical): Pacification Of Nanzhong.

Guan Suo: Successfully complete Stage 9: Battle Of Fan Castle.

Guan Xing: Successfully complete Stage 9: Battle Of Fan Castle.

Guan Yinping: Successfully complete Stage 9: Battle Of Fan Castle.

Huang Zhong: Successfully complete Stage 7: Battle Of Chengdu.

Jiang Wei: Successfully complete Stage 12 (Historical): Battle Of Jieting or Stage 12 (Hypothetical): Invasion Of Luoyang.

Liu Shan: Successfully complete Stage 11 (Historical): Battle Of Tianshui or Stage 13 (Hypothetical): Capture Of Wei.

Ma Chao: Successfully complete Stage 8: Battle Of Mt. Dingjun.

Ma Dai: Successfully complete Stage 8: Battle Of Mt. Dingjun.

Pang Tong: Successfully complete Stage 7: Battle Of Chengdu.

Wei Yan: Successfully complete Stage 7: Battle Of Chengdu.

Xing Cai: Successfully complete Stage 11 (Historical): Battle Of Tianshui or Stage 10 (Hypothetical): Battle Of Lukou.

Xu Shu: Successfully complete Stage 4: Battle Of Xinye.

Yue Ying: Successfully complete Stage 12 (Historical): Battle Of Jieting.

Zhang Bao: Successfully complete Stage 10 (Historical): Battle Of Yiling or Stage 10 (Hypothetical): Battle Of Lukou.

Zhao Yun: Successfully complete Stage 2: Battle Of Hulao Gate.

Zhuge Liang: Successfully complete Stage 5: Battle Of Changban.

Wei

Cai Wenji: Successfully complete Stage 11 (Hypothetical): Campaign For Jianye.

Cao Pi: Successfully complete Stage 7: Battle Of Guandu.

Cao Ren: Successfully complete Stage 4: Battle Of Xu Province.

Dian Wei: Successfully complete Stage 3: Battle Of Yan Province.

Guo Jia: Successfully complete Stage 6X: Battle Of Xiapi or Stage 7: Battle Of Guandu.

Jia Xu: Successfully complete Stage 6X: Battle Of Xiapi or Stage 8: Battle Of Mt. Bailang.

Li Dian: Successfully complete Stage 2: Battle Of Hulao Gate.

Pang De: Successfully complete Stage 13 (Hypothetical): Pursuit at Nanjun.

Wang Yi: Successfully complete Stage 11 (Historical): Battle Of Tong Gate or Stage 13 (Hypothetical): Pursuit At Nanjun.

Xu Huang: Successfully complete Stage 5: Imperial Escort.

Xu Zhu: Successfully complete Stage 4: Battle Of Xu Province.

Yue Jin: Successfully complete Stage 2: Battle Of Hulao Gate.

Zhang He: Successfully complete Stage 9: Battle Of Xinye.

Zhang Liao: Successfully complete Stage 8: Battle Of Mt. Bailang.

Zhen Ji: Successfully complete Stage 12 (Hypothetical): Uprising At Xuchang.

Wu

Da Qiao: Successfully complete Stage 3X: Defeat Gan Ji.

Ding Feng: Successfully complete Stage 10X (Historical): Battle Of Guangling.

Gan Ning: Successfully complete Stage 7: Battle Of Hefei.

Huang Gai: Successfully complete Stage 2: Conquest Of Wujun.

Lian Shi: Successfully complete Stage 9 (Historical): Battle Of Fan Castle or Stage 9 (Hypothetical): Defense Of Jiangxia.

Ling Tong: Successfully complete Stage 7: Battle Of Hefei.

Lu Meng: Successfully complete Stage 5: Battle Of Nanjun.

Lu Su: Successfully complete Stage 4: Battle Of Chibi.

Lu Xun: Successfully complete Stage 9 (Historical): Battle Of Fan Castle or Stage 9 (Hypothetical): Defense Of Jiangxia.

Sun Jian: In Stage 1: Battle Of Xiangyang, defeat Lu Gong before he escapes, and then complete Stage 1X: Battle Of Liang Province.

Taishi Ci: Successfully complete Stage 3X: Defeat Gan Ji.

Xiao Qiao: Successfully complete Stage 9X (Hypothetical): Assault At Xinye.

Zhou Tai: Successfully complete Stage 3: The Little Conquerer In Peril.

Zhou Yu: Successfully complete Stage 2: Conquest Of Wujun.

Other

Diaochan: Successfully complete Stage 1 and 2 for Wei, then complete her Story mode.

Dong Zhuo: Successfully complete Stage 2 for Shu, then complete his Story mode.

Lu Bu: Successfully complete Stage 6X for Wei, then complete his Story mode.

Meng Huo: Successfully complete all kingdom's "What If" stories, then complete his Story mode.

Yuan Shao: Successfully complete Stage 7 for Wei and Stage 3X for Shu, then complete his Story mode.

Zhang Jiao: Successfully complete Stage 1 for Shu, then complete his Story mode.

Zhu Rong: Successfully complete Stage 11X ("What If" path) for Shu, then complete her Story mode.

Zuo Ci: Successfully complete the Wu's "What If" path, then complete his Story mode.

Special animals

Successfully complete the indicated task in Ambition mode to unlock the corresponding special animal. Note: To welcome the Emperor, complete the building of the Tongquetai.

Golden Panda: Welcome the Emperor, and recruited all allies.

Harrier: Welcome the Emperor, and fully upgrade all facilities.

Hex Mark: Successfully complete 60 consecutive battles.

Red Hare: Successfully complete 90 consecutive battles.

Shadow Runner: Successfully complete 30 consecutive battles.

War Elephant: Successfully complete 100 consecutive battles.