Direct Break is an exclusive attack feature introduced in Dynasty Warriors Next. When the green bar on the bottom left (known as the Break gauge) is full, players can unleash a powerful attack by tapping the screen once. Aside from dealing damage to surrounding enemies, it has an additional effect of capturing any base other than main camps instantaneously. Also, bases gained via Direct Break cannot be taken again by enemy troops. The type of Direct Break used depends on what troops the player's character has under their command.