Where to find all memory herbs during the Search for Memories objective in Dynasty Warriors Origins.
In Dynasty Warriors: Origins, you play as a nameless warrior, known only as the Wanderer. Though you are powerful warrior and will turn the tide during the early periods of the Three Kingdoms era of China, you suffer from amnesia, and thus, have no memory of your past.
However, during Chapter 3, you’ll be given a quest by the young doctor Yuanhua. The Shards of the Past questline will have you searching for 5 memory herbs, which Yuanhua aims to use to find a cure to your amnesia.
During this quest, you’ll not only learn more about the protagonist’s past, but will also gain useful items and powerful abilities.
In this article, we’ve listed the locations of each of the 5 memory herbs you’ll need to find to finish this quest and regain your memories.
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Billow Balm
You can find the first herb, Billow Balm, in the Yan Province. Head to the East of Puyang, and you’ll find the ingredient near a riverbank.
Return to Yuanhua to hand over the Billow Balm and you’ll get a Vitality Pill and the Peacebringer battle art.
Moongrass
To find the second memory herb, Moongrass, head over to the Wan Castle in Jing Province. The herb will be near the shores close to the castle.
Hand over the Moongrass to Yuanhua, and you’ll get a Stamina Pill. Moreover, you’ll also be able to farm Moongrass on the Overworld from then on.
Arborgreen
Once you reach Chapter 4, head over to Xiapi Castle. Cross the bridge and make your way to the clearing close to the river. You will find the Arborgreen right there.
Hand over the Arborgreen to Yuanhua, and you’ll get an Incense of Vitality as a reward.
Crimson Cress
To find the fourth ingredient Crimson Cress, head to the easternmost area of the Qing Province near Behai. There’s a Waymark near Behai, so you can fast travel there.
Again, hand over the Crimson Cress to Yuanhua, and you’ll get a Fired Mountain Tuber.
Thistle of the Dawn
Head to Qu’a in the Yang Province. Qu’a is right next to a large lake, and near this lake you’ll find the find the final memory herb, Thistle of Dawn.
Hand the Thistle of Dawn to Yuanhua and you’ll get a Porridge and the special art Ice Luan.
Memory Herb Rewards
| Herb | Reward |
|---|---|
| Billow Balm | – Vitality Pill – Art: Peacebringer |
| Moongrass | – Stamina Pill – Overworld Moongrass Farming |
| Arborgreen | – Incense of Vitality |
| Crimson Cress | – Fried Mountain Tuber |
| Thistle of the Dawn | – Porridge – Art: [Sp.] Ice Luan |
Moreover, when you give Yuanhua the final memory herb, Thistle of the Dawn, he’ll tell you that a cure for your amnesia is almost ready.
Keep progressing through the story and towards the end of Chapter 4, and a cutscene will trigger, revealing more about the Wanderer’s past. Afterwards, you will unlock the Musou Rage ability, which will allow you to use Ultimate Musou Attacks.
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