How to Farm Gold in Dynasty Warriors: Origins
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If you're looking to stack up some serious gold in Dynasty Warriors: Origins, you’re in the right place. While the game throws gold at you in a variety of ways, some methods are faster (and less boring) than others. Let’s dive into the gold-earning basics, then I’ll break down the most efficient farming method.
Gold 101: The Basics
Before we get into hardcore farming, here are some quick ways to earn gold:
1. Progress the Story
The game rewards you with gold after completing missions. It’s simple but time-consuming. Plus, story missions can take upwards of 20 to 40 minutes, so it's not exactly the most efficient method if you're just after gold.
2. Sell Unwanted Weapons
Your inventory fills up with dropped weapons after battles. Pro tip: Sell duplicates or weaker weapons at the shop in any city. Cleaning out your inventory is surprisingly profitable—just doing this once can net you a few thousand gold. Plus, who needs five of the same sword anyway?
3. Check Your Letters
Whenever you're in town, swing by the inn to read your letters. If a letter has a treasure symbol, there’s a chance you’ll receive gold as a reward. The downside? The letters arrive slowly as you progress the story, so don’t count on this for fast income.
4. Cash in Old Coins
Old Coins start appearing around the map in Chapter 1 and can later be highlighted using the Eye of the Bird ability. Once you reach Chapter 2, you can exchange them at the Retreat building near G for rewards, including large piles of gold. While this is a decent source of cash, coins are limited unless you get more through random rewards.
5. Peace Rewards
As you increase the peace in regions by completing activities, waypoints in those areas will reward you with items, including gold. But like letters and Old Coins, it’s a hit-or-miss system, so don’t rely on this for consistent farming.
The Best Way to Farm Gold: Skirmishes
If efficiency is your middle name (or you just want gold faster), focus on skirmishes.
What are Skirmishes?
Skirmishes are quick missions scattered across the map. They usually ask you to defeat a couple of officers or capture a base. These mini-challenges are bite-sized and can be completed in under a minute.
How to Farm Gold with Skirmishes:
Step 1: Pick a skirmish on the map.
Step 2: Complete it as quickly as possible. (Some skirmishes can take as little as 30 seconds!)
Step 3: Return to the map and collect your reward—typically around 800 gold per skirmish.
Why Skirmishes Are the Best:
Compared to story missions that can take 20-40 minutes, skirmishes allow you to earn over 1,000 gold per minute of combat. This makes them the most efficient farming method in the game. Plus, they’re way less stressful than those long, drawn-out battles where enemy officers never stop talking.
Final Blurb
Gold in Dynasty Warriors: Origins is easy to come by if you know where to look. While story missions, selling weapons, and peace rewards all have their place, skirmishes are your go-to for fast and consistent farming. So grab your favorite weapon, smash through a few skirmishes, and watch your gold pile up.
And remember, the more gold you earn, the more you can upgrade your gear—and the more unstoppable you’ll be. Or at least, unstoppable until you run into Lu Bu. Good luck with that.
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