The Chaos Wastes Update has brought a lot of fun changes to Vermintide 2 since it launched. This free content pack has added a Roguelike Dungeon crawling mode that lets players set out on their own long-running campaign across the infamous Chaos Wastes.
Just like how Winds of Magic added a new game mode and enemy type, the Chaos Wastes brings not just a new mode, but also a bunch of interesting levels, weapon skins, and a new interesting currency in the form of Pilgrim's Coins. These twinkling treasures are a new type of cash that can be spent by players on their journey on things like new weapons, stronger gear, or Boons to become stronger. However, these coins disappear after each Expedition, so spending is encouraged. So with that in mind, here are a few things worth knowing that could help you make the most of this magical money.
10 Spend Them Wisely
The introduction of the new Chaos Wastes Update has brought 15 unique levels and around these dangerous locales are various shrines. These mysterious Cairns provide weapons of varying power levels, upgrades for your current gear, or the chance to buy a new buff.
Whilst your initial instinct might be to spend these coins like they're burning a hole in your pocket, sometimes it's worth saving them for later. This is because as the Expedition goes along the gear you can buy gets stronger, but it also becomes more expensive. So keep a few coins spare to get your hands on that max-level equipment when you need it.
9 Aim For Locations That Boost Coin Return
To add a layer of extra challenge to your adventure each area that's visited in the Chaos Wastes comes with its own unique modifier. These take the form of changes such as more hordes or a larger presence of Specials.
However, one modifier that you always want to keep an eye out for is the rule that increases your return of Pilgrim Coins. This bump in coin return can vary, but it can sometimes sit between a 20% to 30% increase if you're lucky. So if you're short on cash, then including one of these stops in your journey is a great way to quickly fill your pockets.
8 Certain Weapons Can Provide A Buff For Coin Return
It's not just the levels that can come with a boost for Pilgrim Coins as there are some unique weapons scattered around the Shrines that can help you get more cash.
The weapons from the Shrines are random, so there's no guarantee that you will get one on your Expedition, but if you're lucky enough this gear can become a nice little earner. The buff tends to appear around the 500 Power Level for gear, so always check out these top-tier Shrines if you can.
7 Chests Of Trials Cost Nothing
Nothing in the Chaos Wastes comes cheap, upgrades and Boons can be pretty pricey so they can really drain your resources. But, if you're short on cash and in dire need of a stat boost then the Chest of Trials are worth checking out.
It costs nothing to trigger a chest and although you will have to fight a tough mini-boss against a Chaos Spawn, Stormfiend or Minotaur if you have the Winds of Magic DLC, if you've prepped for a fight then it shouldn't be too much of a hassle. Plus you get a free Boon for your troubles that you can pick from a selection. It's a free bonus you should never turn down if you're looking to make those Pilgrim Coins last.
6 Shrines Can Provide A Boost
In the same way that certain weapons and areas in the Chaos Wastes can provide a boost to your coin return, there are also temporary Boons available that can net you more of those shiny trinkets.
These are available at the Shrine Locations on the Expeditions Map and can be found on the left-side under the Group Buffs. These short upgrades are relatively cheap with most costing around 200 coins, so it's a cheap investment that can pay off quite well if done at the right time.
5 Bots Can't Pick Up Coins
The Bot's in Vermintide can handle quite a lot of bossing about. In the base game, they can perform complex tasks such as retrieving and carrying tomes, healing someone, or giving items to particular people. Whilst this is incredibly useful for Solo players, they're unfortunately unable to pick up Pilgrim Coins.
Whilst the coin spawn locations change from map to map, exploring and finding them all is not an issue in a full party. But this can be a particular pain if you're playing solo, there can be a lot of backtracking involved to find every single coin you might have missed. So if you can bring a friend to double-check spots or help you hold out against the horde, then that's always a good idea.
4 Explore Every Nook And Cranny
The levels in the Chaos Wastes update are incredibly big and sprawling. It's a refreshing change from the corridors of Skaven-slaying the game has become popular for and it really encourages you to explore and take in the unique grim Warhammer design of the levels more.
With these big areas comes lots of tight little nooks and hideaways that you will inevitably miss. In these sneaky little spots can sometimes be a collection of coins, or if you're particularly unlucky, a powerful upgrade Shrine. So always make sure to check every little path and tunnel for hidden treasure.
3 Have A Build In Mind
When it comes to spending Pilgrim Coins there are two approaches. You can either load down your character with an excess of Boons and strong weapons, or aim towards a specific build for your character. Whilst both are viable, they have their own positives and negatives.
For example, the first option results in a strong character, but it can get expensive and might not always work out the way you intended as there is an amount of RNG to the rewards. Whilst having a specific build in mind allows you to spend and save your coins for what you need and where it's appropriate. Such as upgrading a specific weapon to the max for a class then using the rest for Boons for yourself or to benefit the group.
2 Late Joiners Get Extra Coins
Whilst it's strongly recommended to start an Expedition from scratch to make the most of it, joining late is still fine if you want to just jump straight into the action. A nice feature of joining a game halfway through is that anyone who comes in late gets some extra coins to play with.
This is because as the Expeditions progress the Shrines can get quite expensive. So if you join towards the end the last thing you want is to go in with basic gear with no way to upgrade it. So the game gives new players a nice little bump to help catch up to the rest of the group. Although, the amount of coins gained is usually a percentage of the total coins collected so far, so don't expect a heaving treasure trove for joining late.
1 The Max You Can Carry Over Between Expeditions Is Capped
The Pilgrim Coins are only temporary and you can't take all of your horde of treasure out of the Chaos Wastes with you. The in-game lore says this is because the magic in wastes affects the coins and causes them to degrade within normal reality, so spend them if you have them.
Although the majority of your coins disappear, a small amount is still transferred over with each new Expedition into this new twisting landscape. Around 20% of the max amount of Pilgrim Coins from the last trip is brought over into the new one, so if you're running adventures back to back it can provide a nice starting boost.