

Bodyguards are classified into grades that affect their stats, and can also have elements and abilities added to them. Instead of the original multiple bodyguards that would accompany the player during a battle, only one bodyguard is available to have.

Lastly, Heavy weapons make the character attack slower, but with a 125% damage percentage. Medium-weighted weapons have average speed and power, with 100% attack power. Light weapons are faster compared to the other types, but have weak damage - only at 75% capacity. Weapons' weights are classified as being Light, Medium, and Heavy. Dynasty Warriors 5 adds a Weight system to weapons.The first two additional attacks are regular, and the last attack's purpose is to clear crowds.

When using a weapon who's informational screen has a blue, swirling dot on it and also having a full Musou bar, players can press an additional three times after, ,,.
