Exploring the vast overworld of *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* can be rewarding in several ways, enhancing your gameplay in future battles. Besides farming Pyroxene for gem crafting, you'll frequently stumble upon Old Coins. Initially, their purpose might seem obscure, but they become invaluable as you progress.
What To Use Old Coins For In Dynasty Warriors: Origins
During the early stages of the game, particularly in the first chapter, Old Coins won't serve any immediate purpose. Focus on advancing through the main storyline instead. Once you kick off Chapter 2, you'll unlock their use after completing the following main story battles:
- Suppression of You Province
- Suppression of Jing Province
- Suppression of Liang Province
Upon finishing these battles, you'll head back to the city of Ji and encounter Sima Hui. After your conversation and a brief errand to fetch incense for the Innkeeper, the Shui Jing Retreat will appear on the overworld map, adjacent to Ji. At this retreat, you can interact with Sima Hui and utilize your Old Coins. Besides checking bonds and revisiting past interactions, you can exchange your Old Coins for various rewards.
Rewards are tied to specific Old Coin milestones, so it's wise to turn them in whenever you visit:
| Required Old Coins | Reward |
|---|---|
| 5 | 1000 Gold |
| 10 | Ravenous Spirit Amulet |
| 20 | 10 Pyroxene |
| 40 | 10,000 Gold |
| 70 | 20 Pyroxene |
| 100 | Amulet of Fortune |
| 140 | 30,000 Gold |
| 180 | Amulet of Merit |
| 230 | 50 Pyroxene |
| 280 | Amulet of Means |
| 350 | 100 Pyroxene |
| 400 | Musou Bond |
| 450 | Panacea |
| 500 | War God's Sash |
How To Get Old Coins In Dynasty Warriors: Origins
With a total of 500 Old Coins to collect throughout the game, it's not advisable to focus on farming them early on. As you progress, you'll unlock more efficient methods to acquire them. Here are the various ways to obtain Old Coins:
- Discovering them in the overworld. Keep an eye out for their small icon, which only appears when you're close.
- Earning them through Bond Interactions with your companions and officers.
- Receiving them from letters at the Inn following key story moments.
- Collecting Regional Peace rewards at Waypoints.
While searching for Old Coins in the overworld, remember that their icons are tiny and only visible when you're nearby, unlike the more noticeable Pyroxene. The rewards you can get from Old Coins vary in usefulness, but by focusing on enjoying the game, you'll naturally accumulate them over time.
