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Dynasty Warriors 9 (2018)

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Xu Shu (around 180 – 230), courtesy name Yuanzhi (元直), originally named Xu Fu (徐福) (or Shan Fu (單福)?), was a Chinese politician of the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of China. He was born in the late Eastern Han dynasty and used to be a vigilante swordsman in his early life. However, after running into trouble with the authorities, he renounced his old ways and took up scholarly pursuits, befriending Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong throughout his journey. He was known to have been a filial son, and cared deeply for his mother. In both history and in fiction, it is because of Xu Shu's piety that he chooses to leave Liu Bei for Cao Cao, as his mother was held hostage during the Battle of Changban. Feeling lost and without a sense of direction, Xu Shu eventually left Liu Bei and joined Cao Cao. But before he left and swore to never give advice to Cao Cao, he recommended Zhuge Liang to Liu Bei. He continued serving in the state of Cao Wei – founded by Cao Cao's son and successor, Cao Pi, who ended the Eastern Han dynasty – and died of illness in office.
Xu Shu probably regretted leaving Liu Bei afterwards... it is so sad...

I tried Xu Shu back in Dynasty Warriors 8 and Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate. He was super good back then with spamming his OP R1 Musou (or R1 Move in WO3U), like nobody could ever escape from that! Dynasty Warriors 9 and 9 Empires probably nerfed him too much when R1 Musou attacks were removed. He's still a good character to use, aside from his complex combos. You will see me struggle a lot playing as Xu Shu in this battle. I don't think other hardcore Xu Shu fans will like me for this, but I gotta put him at B+ Tier for now. I've had a chat with others in my server too, whether I should put him there or at A Tier. But I ultimately decided to put him at B+ Tier. Sorry guys, but unless y'all know how to use Xu Shu better than I do, I'm putting him there. I'm just waiting for a proper combo video of him in 9 Empires.


Personality wise, uhh... what can I say? He's not ambitious and lacks self-confidence when it comes to comparing himself with Zhuge Liang, which is understandable. But you don't just give up, right? You gotta fight it out! You don't have to compete with another genius like Zhuge Liang. Just find your own way of genius, Xu Shu! But yeah, I have lacked self-confidence before. But now here I am, kicking ass and setting tips on how I survived Chaos difficulty. Anyway, I think I do understand Xu Shu's personality. I don't hate him, really. I mean, it's complicated. Even I blame myself for not being confident in my past. But I like him.


OST used:
Call of Duty World at War - Fight In Parliament
Dynasty Warriors Character Image Song - Live and Learn by Xu Shu's VA, Atsushi Kisaichi (私市 淳)
Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 2 - Nothing Can Live Forever
Dynasty Warriors 5 Xtreme Legends - Change The World


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