"Discovering and Utilizing Ancient Coins in Dynasty Warriors: Origins"

Author: Aurora May 25,2025

As you embark on your epic journey through ancient China in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*, you'll encounter a valuable collectible known as Old Coins. Initially, their purpose might seem elusive, but fear not—here's a comprehensive guide on how to acquire and utilize these coins to enhance your gameplay.

How To Use Old Coins In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Throughout your adventures in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*, you'll gather Old Coins. These intriguing items don't reveal their purpose until you reach the beginning of Chapter 2, where you'll encounter a pivotal character named Sima Hui. A hut will appear in the northern part of the map, and inside, you'll meet Sima Hui. He provides insights into your relationships with officers and the potential interactions available. Crucially, he also offers to exchange your Old Coins for valuable items. To maximize your rewards, you'll need to meet specific benchmarks. Here's a detailed list of what you can get from Sima Hui and how many Old Coins each item requires:

  • 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

Sima Hui greets you in Dynasty Warriors: OriginsScreenshot captured by The Escapist

Now that you understand the significance of Old Coins, let's explore how to acquire them. While finding them isn't particularly challenging, accumulating a large number can be time-consuming. Here are the three primary methods to gather Old Coins:

  1. Explore the Overworld: Old Coins appear as glowing pillars on the map. They become visible as you approach them, but you can use the Eyes of the Sacred Bird to spot them from a distance, making your search more efficient.
  2. Strengthen Relationships with NPCs: By completing requests and boosting your bond with officers, you'll unlock conversations that not only enhance your relationships but also reward you with Old Coins.
  3. Complete Missions and Increase Regional Peace: As you progress through missions and work to elevate the peace levels in various regions of China, you'll receive rewards upon reaching certain thresholds. Some of these rewards include Old Coins.

Though it may take time to gather enough Old Coins for the best rewards, persistence pays off. The more you play, the more coins you'll accumulate, unlocking powerful items and accessories that will enhance your journey through *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*.

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