Discover Ancient Coins in Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Usage Guide

As you embark on your epic journey through ancient China in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*, you'll encounter a special collectible known as Old Coins. These intriguing items might seem mysterious at first, but fear not! Here's a comprehensive guide on how to acquire and utilize these valuable coins to enhance your gameplay experience.

How To Use Old Coins In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Throughout your adventure in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*, you'll gather Old Coins. Initially, their purpose remains elusive until you reach Chapter 2 and meet Sima Hui. A hut will appear in the northern part of the map at the beginning of this chapter. Upon visiting, you'll find Sima Hui, who not only provides insights into your relationships with officers but also offers a crucial service: exchanging your Old Coins for valuable items. To maximize your rewards, you'll need to reach specific benchmarks. Here's a breakdown of what you can acquire and the number of Old Coins required:

• 5 Old Coins – 1,000 gold
• 10 Old Coins – Ravenous Spirit Amulet accessory
• 20 Old Coins – 10 Pyroxene
• 40 Old Coins – 10,000 gold
• 70 Old Coins – 20 Pyroxene
• 100 Old Coins – Amulet of Fortune accessory
• 140 Old Coins – 30,000 gold
• 180 Old Coins – Amulet of Merit accessory
• 230 Old Coins – 50 Pyroxene
• 280 Old Coins – Amulet of Means accessory
• 350 Old Coins – 100 Pyroxene
• 400 Old Coins – Musou Bond accessory
• 450 Old Coins – Panacea item
• 500 Old Coins – War God’s Sash accessory

Where To Find Old Coins In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

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Now that you're familiar with their purpose, let's explore how to gather Old Coins. While not particularly challenging to find, amassing a large quantity can be time-consuming. Here are the three primary methods to collect them:

1. Overworld Exploration: Old Coins appear as glowing pillars on the map, visible only when you're close. However, using the Eyes of the Sacred Bird can reveal them from a distance, making your search more efficient.
2. Boosting NPC Relationships: By completing requests and strengthening your bonds with officers, you'll unlock conversations that reward you with Old Coins, further enhancing your relationships.
3. Completing Missions and Raising Regional Peace: As you progress through missions and improve the peace levels in different regions of China, you'll be rewarded with various items, including Old Coins, upon reaching certain thresholds.

Although it might take time to accumulate enough coins for the best rewards, persistence pays off. The longer you play, the more Old Coins you'll amass, significantly boosting your in-game resources and capabilities.

And that's all you need to know about finding and using Old Coins in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*.

*Dynasty Warriors: Origins* is now available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.