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Exploring Dynasty Warriors: Origins' overworld offers valuable rewards for future battles. While Pyroxene farming yields gems, you'll also discover Old Coins, whose purpose isn't immediately apparent.
Several methods exist for acquiring Old Coins, and you'll accumulate a substantial number (hundreds) throughout the game. Below, we detail Old Coin uses and acquisition strategies.
What To Use Old Coins For In Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Old Coins are unusable in the game's first chapter; focus on the main story. After Chapter 2, complete these main story battles:
- Suppression of You Province
- Suppression of Jing Province
- Suppression of Liang Province
Completing these battles leads you back to Ji, where you'll meet Sima Hui. After the conversation and obtaining incense for the Innkeeper, the Shui Jing Retreat appears on the overworld map near Ji. Here, you can exchange Old Coins with Sima Hui. While you can also manage bonds and review interactions, the primary function is Old Coin redemption.
Rewards are milestone-based, so redeem them whenever possible.
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 500 Old Coins available, avoid early farming; more efficient methods unlock later. Acquisition methods include:
- Overworld discovery.
- Companion and officer Bond Interactions.
- Inn letters after story events.
- Regional Peace rewards at Waypoints.
Overworld Old Coins are represented by small, proximity-triggered icons, unlike Pyroxene. While rewards vary in utility, focus on gameplay; Old Coins will accumulate naturally.
