Dynasty Warriors: Origins - How To Get Old Coins And Rewards

You can find a special kind of currency known as Old Coins in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. Part of an overall tally, these items allow you to obtain nifty rewards as you progress through the campaign. Here's our guide on how to get Old Coins in Dynasty Warriors: Origins.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins - How to get Old Coins and what are the rewards

There are a total of 500 Old Coins in Dynasty Warriors: Origins, and trying to acquire all of them is certainly a tall task. They're usually found via the following means:

World map exploration
Officer bonds and requests
Letters
Keeping the peace in a region
Ultimate Warrior challenges

Note: Completing the campaign lets you replay chapters to join a different faction. Doing so can net you additional Old Coins that you might've missed out on in your initial playthrough. You can learn more in our Chapter 3: Cao Cao, Liu Bei, or Sun Jian decision guide.

Old Coins on the world map

Early in the campaign, you'll mostly gather Old Coins as you roam around the world map. You'll notice a golden glow as you approach certain spots, denoting that there's an Old Coin that you can pick up. For best results, make sure to use the Eyes of the Sacred Bird action. This will cause golden glows in surrounding areas to appear, allowing you to see Old Coins that are slightly farther away.

Old Coins from officers

You can acquire more Old Coins in Dynasty Warriors: Origins by being pals with the officers that you meet:
Bond cutscenes - A handshake icon above an officer's model on the world map means that a cutscene will play. You'll receive +1 Old Coin afterward.
Officer requests - Those with scroll icons lead to requests, which are fairly short battles with straightforward objectives. These usually net you around +3 Old Coins.

Old Coins from letters

From time to time, you might find letters that also provide you with a few Old Coins. As such, it's always a good idea to check the inn periodically.

Old Coins from increasing peacefulness in regions

Every region in Dynasty Warriors: Origins has been damaged by unending conflict. However, if you complete various types of battles--i.e. repeatable skirmishes, missions, officer requests, and campaign battles--peacefulness will slowly increase. Once peace in a region has reached a certain threshold, interact with the waymark (i.e. waypoint/fast travel point) to receive rewards. These include items, mounts, battle arts, and additional Old Coins.

Old Coins from Ultimate Warrior challenges

The Ultimate Warrior difficulty can only be unlocked once you've completed the campaign. If selected, this lets you tackle challenges in various battles. Make no mistake because these are daunting tasks, such as instances when you need to defeat specific powered-up officers within a short timeframe.
From the mountainous regions of the north to the great rivers of the south, you're bound to face numerous foes as you travel across China in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. If you need more help, you can visit our guides hub.

Rewards from Old Coins

As mentioned earlier, the Dynasty Warriors: Origins Old Coins are part of an overall tally. To see the rewards, simply visit Shui Jing Retreat in the northern part of the map. Then, talk to Sima Hui or Pang Tong and pick the Old Coins option in the panel. If you've already amassed a certain number, you'll receive specific rewards automatically.
5x Old Coins: +1,000 Gold.
10x Old Coins: Ravenous Spirit Amulet (accessory).
20x Old Coins: +10 Pyroxene.
40x Old Coins: +10,000 Gold.
70x Old Coins: +20 Pyroxene.
100x Old Coins: Amulet of Fortune (accessory).
140x Old Coins: +30,000 Gold.
180x Old Coins: Amulet of Merit (accessory).
230x Old Coins: +50 Pyroxene.
280x Old Coins: Amulet of Means (accessory).
350x Old Coins: +100 Pyroxene.
400x Old Coins: Musou Bond (portable item).
450x Old Coins: Panacea (portable item).
500x Old Coins: War God's Sash (accessory).
That does it for our guide on Old Coins in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. For more tips, you can check out our beginner's guide and unlockable weapons guide.
From the mountainous regions of the north to the great rivers of the south, you're bound to face numerous foes as you travel across China in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. If you need more help, you can visit our guides hub.

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