The weapon system from Dynasty Warriors 8 is kept intact, but the methods of obtaining weapons have changed. They may be bought from the blacksmith, given by close allies, or acquired by defeating enemy officers using Musou, Rage Musou, or Stratagems that cause damage. Superior weapons are made available by building weapon forges in each conquered region. Previous attributes return with the renaming of Aggression (2) to Harmony and the removal of Greed due to the game's currency system.