Unlocking the Secrets of Old Coins in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
In the sprawling world of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, you'll encounter a valuable collectible: Old Coins. Their purpose isn't immediately apparent, but this guide will detail how to acquire and utilize them effectively.
Utilizing Old Coins
Old Coins remain dormant until you encounter Sima Hui in Chapter 2. Locate his hut in the northern region of the map. Sima Hui provides insights into officer relationships and trading opportunities. Crucially, he's your Old Coin exchange merchant. However, acquiring his best items requires accumulating significant coins. Here's the exchange rate:
- 5 Old Coins: 1,000 gold
- 10 Old Coins: Ravenous Spirit Amulet
- 20 Old Coins: 10 Pyroxene
- 40 Old Coins: 10,000 gold
- 70 Old Coins: 20 Pyroxene
- 100 Old Coins: Amulet of Fortune
- 140 Old Coins: 30,000 gold
- 180 Old Coins: Amulet of Merit
- 230 Old Coins: 50 Pyroxene
- 280 Old Coins: Amulet of Means
- 350 Old Coins: 100 Pyroxene
- 400 Old Coins: Musou Bond
- 450 Old Coins: Panacea
- 500 Old Coins: War God's Sash
Acquiring Old Coins
Gathering Old Coins requires a multi-pronged approach:
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Overworld Exploration: These coins are represented by glowing pillars, revealed upon closer proximity. Employing the Eyes of the Sacred Bird enhances their visibility from a distance.
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Officer Relationship Building: Complete requests to strengthen bonds with officers. High relationship levels unlock conversations yielding Old Coins and further relationship boosts.
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Mission Completion & Regional Peace: Progressing through missions and establishing peace in different regions awards various items, including Old Coins, upon reaching specific milestones.
While amassing a large quantity of Old Coins takes time and effort, consistent gameplay yields increasingly rewarding returns.
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Dynasty Warriors: Origins is available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.