Gold and Shops in Dead Cells: How to Spend Wisely

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Gold is a run currency

Gold drops from enemies and chests. It pays for shops, refills and the rerolls that change your gear.

Unlike cells, gold does not survive death. Spend it within the run or lose it.

What shops sell

A shop sells weapons, ammunition, grenades and food. Some offer a reroll that refreshes the wares on the shelves.

Prices climb as the run goes on. Early gold buys more than the same gold spent late.

Buy for the build

Buy gear that matches your stat and fills a gap. A weapon you cannot scale is a waste of gold.

Food and flask refills matter more than an extra weapon when your health is low.

Save for the hard stretch

Hold some gold for the biome before a boss. That is where a refill or a better shield pays off.

Next: Gear quality and recycling and Health and flask management.

Frequently asked questions

Does gold carry over between runs?

No. Gold is a run currency. It is lost on death, unlike the cells you banked and the gear you unlocked.

What is worth buying first?

A weapon or shield that fits your stat, or food when your health is low. An extra weapon you cannot scale is wasted gold.

How do I get more gold in Dead Cells?

Clear biomes fully and open chests. Gold drops from kills, and a thorough route banks more than a rushed one.

Should I reroll shop items in Dead Cells?

Reroll when the wares miss your colour. A reroll costs gold, so weigh it against saving for the biome before a boss.

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