Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Managing Old Coins

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What To Use Old Coins For In Dynasty Warriors: Origins
How To Get Old Coins In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Exploring the overworld in Dynasty Warriors: Origins can be quite rewarding, offering you valuable resources that enhance your gameplay experience. Among these resources, you'll encounter Old Coins, which might seem mysterious at first but become incredibly useful as you progress through the game.

There are multiple ways to acquire Old Coins, and with hundreds available, you'll amass a decent collection over time. Here's a comprehensive guide on what to use Old Coins for and how to collect them.

What To Use Old Coins For In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

In the initial stages of the game, Old Coins won't have an immediate purpose, so focus on advancing through the main story. Once you reach Chapter 2, you'll unlock their utility after completing the following main story battles:

Suppression of You Province
Suppression of Jing Province
Suppression of Liang Province

Upon completing these battles, you'll return to the city of Ji and meet Sima Hui. After your conversation and a subsequent task to fetch incense for the Innkeeper, the Shui Jing Retreat will appear in the overworld near Ji. Here, you can interact with Sima Hui and utilize your Old Coins. Besides checking your bonds and revisiting past interactions, you can exchange Old Coins for various rewards.

It's beneficial to turn in your Old Coins whenever you pass by, as rewards are awarded upon reaching specific milestones.

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 advisable not to focus on farming them early on, as more efficient methods unlock as you progress. Here are the various ways to obtain Old Coins:

Exploring the Overworld: Old Coins appear as small icons that only become visible as you approach them, unlike the more easily spotted Pyroxene.
Bond Interactions: Engage in conversations with your companions and officers to earn Old Coins.
Letters at the Inn: After certain story events, you may receive letters at the Inn that contain Old Coins.
Regional Peace Rewards: Collect rewards at Waypoints when regional peace is achieved.

The utility of the rewards you can gain from Old Coins varies, but by focusing on enjoying the game's narrative and mechanics, you'll naturally accumulate these valuable items.