For that really satisfying execution scene, you'll want to progress through the xiapi battle first since thats where everything comes together. The main impact hits when lu bu gets cornered and captured, leading to this intense confrontation with cao cao that just feels different from other character deaths. Watch for the facial animations and dialogue here, they really sell the moment when this unstoppable warrior finally breaks down

Some interesting notes about other major deaths - guan yu's scene at fan castle hits different with all that honor and tragedy, while cao cao's final moments focus more on reflecting about his ambitions. Dian wei's last stand protecting cao cao is probably the most heroic, showing exactly why hes considered the example of ultimate loyalty. The key thing that makes lu bu's scene work so well is how it marks this huge shift in power, taking down someone who seemed completely invincible up until that point

The whole sequence really pays off all those hours of seeing lu bu dominate the battlefield, makes his final moments feel earned when he finally faces consequences for his actions. Just remember to keep an eye on the cutscene triggers, sometimes they can be a bit finicky if you rush through the battle too quick