There are two main forms of tempering: Temper (which fuses two weapons of the same type together using various materials) and Reforge (exchanges three weapons and materials to create two different but stronger weapons). Players can use this system to modify their weapons with 40 different weapon attributes. Weapon seals from the previous title are replaced with a tempering system similar to the Warriors Orochi series. In the Complete Edition of Dynasty Warriors 8, players can carry up to 1,200 weapons. Final weapons, in the form of 5th and 6th weapons, have returned and like before can only be obtained on difficulty levels 'Hard' or above. Some have rare variations that share the same appearance but come with fixed attributes. Generic officers now drop weapon boxes containing types already owned by the player whereas unique characters leave behind their signature weapon upon being defeated.
In Story Mode, weapons can be bought from the blacksmith during pre-battle camp segments and may vary in quality depending on the level of difficulty chosen. The weapon system in Dynasty Warriors 8 is relatively similar to Dynasty Warriors 7's system with several tweaks and new features for its presentation.
