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.
Numerous Old Coins (hundreds in total) are obtainable through various methods. This guide details their uses and acquisition strategies.
Old Coins are unusable in Chapter 1; focus on the main story. After starting Chapter 2, complete these main story battles:
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. You can also manage bonds and review past interactions.
Rewards are tied to specific Old Coin milestones; 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
With 500 Old Coins scattered throughout the game, early farming is inefficient. More efficient methods unlock gradually. These include:
Overworld Old Coin icons are small and only visible up close, unlike Pyroxene. The rewards vary in utility; prioritize gameplay, and the coins will accumulate naturally.