Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Repurposing Old Coins

Exploring the overworld in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* can lead to a variety of rewards that enhance your future battles. While you might be focused on farming Pyroxene to craft gems, you'll also come across Old Coins, which might not seem useful initially. However, these coins become vital as you progress through the game. Here's a comprehensive guide on what to use Old Coins for and how to acquire them in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*.

What To Use Old Coins For In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

At the beginning of the game, during the first chapter, you won't be able to utilize Old Coins, so it's best to focus on advancing the main storyline. Once you reach Chapter 2, you should complete the following main story battles:

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

After successfully completing these battles, you'll return to the city of Ji where you'll encounter a character named Sima Hui. After your conversation and a quick task to fetch incense for the Innkeeper, the Shui Jing Retreat will become accessible in the overworld, right next to Ji. Here, you can interact with Sima Hui and use your Old Coins. Besides checking your bonds and revisiting past interactions, you can exchange your Old Coins for valuable rewards.

Rewards are distributed based on specific milestones of Old Coins turned in, so make sure to exchange them every time you pass by the retreat.

How To Get Old Coins In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

There are 500 Old Coins to collect throughout the game, and it's advisable not to focus too heavily on farming them early on. Instead, you'll naturally unlock more efficient ways to gather them as you progress. Here are the various methods to obtain Old Coins:

• Finding them in the overworld: The icon for Old Coins is quite small and only appears when you're close, unlike the more noticeable Pyroxene.
• Bond Interactions: Earn them through interactions with your companions and officers.
• Letters in the Inn: Receive them from letters that arrive after key story moments.
• Regional Peace Rewards: Collect them at Waypoints as rewards for maintaining regional peace.

While searching for Old Coins in the overworld, remember that their usefulness varies, but focusing on playing the game naturally will lead you to collect them over time.