Sen (Currency)

Sen (Currency)

In Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Sen serves as the primary currency, replacing the 'souls' found in previous FromSoftware titles. It's essential for purchasing vital items and upgrading your prosthetic tools. However, the game's unforgiving nature means you'll frequently lose a significant portion of your Sen upon death. To mitigate these losses, players are strongly advised to invest in Coin Purses, which act as a safe storage for your hard-earned currency, albeit with a small merchant surcharge.

Merchants offer two types of coin purses: Light Coin Purses, containing 100 Sen, and Heavy Coin Purses, holding 500 Sen. While these purses are not infinite and merchants have a limited supply, they are invaluable for saving up for more expensive items or upgrades that can cost upwards of 2000 Sen. Prioritizing the purchase of these purses can significantly ease the financial burden of progression, especially in the early game when Sen is scarce and deaths are frequent. Always check merchant inventories for these valuable storage items.