What You Should Buy from Pasquale’s Store First (Mafia: The Old Country)

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If you’ve just stepped into Chapter 2 of Mafia: The Old Country and wandered into Pasquale’s Store, you’ve basically walked into the game’s upgrade hub disguised as a back-alley shop. This moment is pivotal — the choices you make here will shape your early-game power curve, decide how smooth your next missions feel, and even set up your late-game builds.

But here’s the catch: you can’t afford everything at once. And if you blow your Dinari on the wrong items now, you’ll be limping through fights wishing you’d planned ahead. Don’t worry — I’ve lined up exactly what to buy first, why it matters, and how to get the most out of Pasquale’s early offerings.

1. First Priority: Buy a Knife (200 Dinari)

Before you do anything else, grab yourself a knife. This isn’t just a weapon purchase — it’s your ticket to unlocking the knife combat tutorial and accessing one of the game’s most versatile mechanics.

You’ve got three options early on:

  • Viperi (Scannaturi) – Great for stealth takedowns. Silent, quick, perfect for sneaky players. (Source: Game8)

  • Draguni (Rasolu) – Combat-focused blade. High lethality for players who like direct confrontations. (Source: Sportskeeda)

  • Colossu (Stiletto) – Balanced choice. Combines speed and decent durability for mixed playstyles.

💡 Why first? Knives aren’t just damage dealers — they affect stealth, combat pacing, and even how quickly you can loot and move through missions.

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2. Equip Essential Charms Next

Once you’ve got your blade, it’s time to start stacking bonuses. Your first high-impact pickup should be:

  • San Francesco d’Assisi Medallion (800 Dinari) – Boosts knife durability. Cuts down on repair/replacement costs and keeps your blade functional longer.

Then, look into Beads based on your playstyle:

  • Munito (500 Dinari) – Extra ammo capacity.

  • Potente (500 Dinari) – Damage boost.

  • Preparato (750 Dinari) – Faster reloads and quicker item use.

  • Esplosivo (600 Dinari) – Increases explosive effectiveness.

  • Fortezza (1,200 Dinari) – Defensive bonus for taking hits. (Source: Push Square)

💡 Tip: Even 1–2 beads early can give you a huge quality-of-life improvement in fights.

3. Unlock More Charm Slots

Pasquale also sells Silver and Gold upgrades to increase your rosary capacity by up to +3 Bead slots. That means triple the charm effects at once.

  • Why this matters: More slots = bigger build variety. Whether you lean into stealth, tanking damage, or raw firepower, you’ll have room to combine multiple buffs. (Source: GameRant)

4. Why These Buys Matter

  • Early success kit: Strong melee, stealth flexibility, and more utility right out of the gate.

  • Long-term payoff: Charm boosts and slot upgrades carry into Free-Roam, replays, and later chapters without needing to rebuy. (Source: Mafia 2k)

5. Suggested Buy Order at a Glance

Priority    Item                                    Cost            Why It Matters
1Knife (any type)200 DinariUnlocks tutorials & core combat
2San Francesco Medallion800 DinariImproves blade durability
31–2 Useful Beads500–750Boosts ammo, healing, or damage
4Silver/Gold UpgradeVariesExpands charm capacity

6. Community Tip

Veteran players and dev commentary both agree on this:

“Don’t wait to shop — spend your Dinari as soon as you can to stay ahead of the difficulty curve.” (Source: Mafia 2k)

That early investment pays off by making missions faster, easier, and way less frustrating.

TL;DR – What to Buy First in Pasquale’s Store

  1. Knife – Foundation of your combat and stealth progression.

  2. Durability Medallion – Keeps your blade sharp longer.

  3. Key Beads – Choose buffs that fit your playstyle.

  4. Charm Slot Upgrades – Unlocks long-term build flexibility.

Walk out of Pasquale’s with these items and you’ll be ready to handle whatever The Old Country throws your way — with style, efficiency, and maybe just a little swagger. 

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