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In Octopath Traveler 0, you won't be limited to a handful of skills. You can learn plenty of others skills outside of your starting list—but that's only if you can find and equip the Mastery for them. Most Masteries are tough to acquire. Many are guarded by Elite Enemies, while others must be purchased for exuberant sums, fought for from NPCs, or found hidden around the map. Occasionally, you might see one pop up in Ludo's store in Wishvale if you're lucky (and if you've unlocked several Trade Lists). When you've unlocked all of a companion's skills, you can also spend JP to unlock the Mastery for that skill to then equip it on another character. If you're looking for a specific Mastery, you've come to the right place. We've put together a list of all the Masteries in Octopath Traveler 0, both active attacks and supporting ones. Some of these Masteries can appear in more than one place, and we've included only locations we were able to confirm for ourselves. This article is a work in progress. We will add more Mastery locations as we find them. Table of contentsAll Battle MasteriesAll Support MasteriesHow to equip and use MasteriesAll Battle Masteries Battle Masteries, as their name might suggest, can be used in combat just like any regular old skill. Many of these Masteries can be acquired once you've unlocked all of your companions' skills, while others are found in NPC inventories or in Blue Chests. Here are all the Battle Masteries in Octopath Traveler 0, sorted by the damage type. NameTypeType of Damage / EffectLocationBrutal Sweep SwordDeal Sword damage to all foes 2 time(s).TBDDownward SlashSwordDeal Sword damage to a foe.Contend with Scarlet Wing Admirer (Danger Lv. 9) in Emberglow.Flash of MaliceSwordDeal great Sword damage to all foes.Contend with Kindly Old Man (Danger Lv. 50) in Sunshade.HelmcleaverSwordDeal Sword damage to a foe and lower Physical Defense for 2 turn(s).Entreat from Soldier Guarding Entrance at Theatropolis.Reckless StrikeSwordDeal great Sword damage to a foe. More potent if attacking from the back row.In a Blue Chest behind an Elite Enemy in Sweltering Cave.Trifold SlashSwordDeal Sword damage to a foe 3 time(s).Contend with Tireless Soldier (Danger Lv. 42) in Shepherds Rock.Twofold SlashSwordDeal Sword damage to a foe 2 time(s).Contend with Lutus (Danger Lv. 24) in Wishvale.Vacuum Slice SwordDeal great Sword damage to a foe.Contend with your father in Wishvale.AssaultPolearmDeal Polearm damage to all foes. More potent if attacking from the back row.Contend with Self-Indulgent Bovine (Danger Lv. 27) in Clearbrook (requires upgraded Sacred Flame Dais).Hya! Hya! Hya!PolearmDeal Polearm damage to random foes 3 time(s).Contend with Mont d'Or (Danger Lv. 50) in Victors Hollow Arena Gate.Lunar ArcPolearmDeal great Polearm damage to all foes, then move to the back row.Entreat from Chatty Housewife in Shepherds Rock.Peerless StrikePolearmDeal great Polearm damage to a foe.Unlock Mastery in Tressa's skill menu.Spear SweepPolearmDeal Polearm damage to all foes.TBDSpear WhirlPolearmDeal Polearm damage to all foes 2 time(s).Contend with Town Watchman (Danger Lv. 48) in Sufrataljah. Purchase from Ludo with Wishvale Trade Goods List.AssassinationDaggerDeal great Dagger danger to a foe. More potent if attacking from the back row.Purchase from Unemployed Maid in Sufrataljah (130,000 or 65,000 Leaves).Blade of VengeanceDaggerDeal Dagger damage to a foe. Lower Shield Points by 1 even when not striking weak point.TBDDagger DanceDaggerDeal Dagger damage to all foes.In a chest behind Elite Enemy in Herminia's Manse: Entrance.HP ThiefDaggerDeal Dagger damage to a foe 2 time(s) and steal HP equal to 50% of damage dealt.Unlock Mastery in Therion's skill menu.Reaping SlashDaggerDeal Dagger damage to a foe.Defeat Heidne outside of Sunshade.Serpent's FangDaggerDeal great Dagger damage to a foe and gain a chance to inflict poison for 2 turn(s).Defeat M'suhi the Viper in the main storyline.SP ThiefDaggerDeal Dagger damage to a foe 2 time(s) and steal SP equal to 5% of damage dealt.Unlock Mastery in Therion's skill menu.Surprise AttackDaggerDeal Dagger damage to a foe. More potent the sooner you act that turn.Contend with Hound of Power (Danger Lv. 34) in Donescu weapons shop.Tri-EdgeDaggerDeal Dagger damage to a foe 3 time(s).Defeat Dreige in Therion's quest.Utsusemi DanceDaggerDeal great Dagger damage to random foes, then move to the back row.In a chest behind Elite Enemy in the Outersea.Boomerang TossAxeDeal Axe damage to random foes 2 time(s).Entreat from Gertas at Clearbrook.Fading StrikeAxeDeal Axe damage to a foe 3 time(s). Restore own HP if attacking from the back row.Contend with Formidable Woman (Danger Lv. 45) in Victors Hollow: Arena Gate.Last StandAxeDeal Axe damage to a foe. Deal more damage the less HP you have.Contend with Once-Aspiring Knight (Danger Lv. 40) in Shepherds Rock. In a Blue Chest behind Elite Enemy in Misty Falls.Spinning AxeAxeDeal axe damage to all foes.TBDThundering CleaveAxeDeal Axe damage to random foes 4 time(s).Entreat from Thoughtful Man in Flamesgrace Cathedral: Entrance.Arrow VolleyBowDeal great Bow damage to all foes.Purchase from Nimble Carpenter in Shepherds Rock: Castle Square (79,000 or 40,000 Leaves). In a chest behind Elite Enemy in Subterranean Arena (Victors Hollow).Double ShotBowDeal Bow damage to a foe 2 time(s).Contend with Karan (Danger Lv. 29) in Wishvale.First ShotBowDeal Bow damage to a foe. Next attack is guaranteed to be a critical hit.Contend with Birdian Researcher (Danger Lv. 29) in Cragspear.Radiant ArrowBowDeal great Bow damage to a foe.Defeat Herminia the Huntress.Rippling BlowBowDeal Bow damage to random foes 4 time(s).Contend with Dmitri (Danger Lv. 20) in Hunter’s House outside of Emberglow. Contend with Hunter Guarding the Town (Danger Lv. 50) outside of Cathedral of Tytos (during Bestower of Fame).Rippling ShotBowDeal great Bow damage to random foes 4 times.Contend with Phenn (Danger Lv. 21) at Wishvale (requires Amity Lv. 3).Stream of ArrowsBowDeal Bow damage to a foe 5 to 8 times.In a Blue Chest in Emberglow Laboratory: Inner Chambers (part of Bestower of Fame).Elemental BreakStaffDeal Staff damage to a foe and lower Elemental Defense for 2 turn(s).Entreat from Elderly Cleric in Flamesgrace Cathedral.Repeated Whirling BashStaffDeal Staff damage to all foes 2 time(s).Entreat from Old-Timer in Victors Hollow: Old Quarter.Double SlamTomeDeal Tome damage to random foes 2 time(s).Entreat from Burly Scholar in Theatropolis Library.Double SlapTomeDeal Tome damage to all foes 2 time(s).Contend with Olive (Danger Lv. 18) in Wishvale.PontificateTomeDeal Tome damage to a foe 2 to 4 time(s).Purchase from Ludo with Shepherds Rock Trade Goods List.Triple SlamTomeDeal Tome damage to random foes 3 time(s).Entreat from Scholar of the Deep in Grandport: Estate Entrance.Tumultuous Tome TossTomeDeal Tome damage to all foes.In a chest in the Donescu graveyard.Fan FrenzyFanDeal Fan damage to a foe 4 time(s).Purchase from Theatre Receptionist at Theatropolis Amphitheatre (110,000 or 54,000 Leaves). Entreat from Arena Dancer in Victors Hollow: Arena.Knock OutFanDeal Fan damage to a foe and gain a chance to inflict sleep for 2 turn(s).In a Blue Chest in the Valore: Main Boulevard tavern.Spiral DanceFanDeal great Fan damage to all foes.Purchase from Former Working Dancer in Sunshade tavern (79,000 or 40,000 Leaves).Swirling ArcFanDeal Fan damage to all foes.TBDWild StrikeFanDeal Fan damage to random foes 2 time(s).Unlock Mastery in Pius's skill menu.Cleansing FireFireDeal Fire damage to a foe.Unlock Mastery in Pius's skill menu.FireballFire Deal Fire damage to all foes.Purchase from Regular Patron of Clearbrook tavern.Flames of JudgementFireDeal Fire damage to random foes 2 time(s).Unlock Mastery in Pius's skill menu.Hellish FlameFireDeal Fire damage to all Foes.In a chest in Castle Edoras.Spark of FireFireDeal Fire damage to all foes.Purchase from Russell in Atlasdam Palace Gate (7,200 or 3,600 Leaves). Purchase from Ludo with Wishvale Trade Goods List.WildfireFireDeal Fire damage to a foe.Entreat from Elderly Woman from a Distant Land in Rippletide. Unlock Mastery in Therion's skill menu.BlizzardIceDeal Ice damage to all foes 2 time(s).Entreat from Religious Scholar in Flamesgrace Cathedral.HailstormIceDeal Ice damage to random foes 2 time(s).Entreat from Devout Nun at Emberglow chapel. Contend with Distraught Fisherman (Danger Lv. 24) in Donescu.IcewindIceDeal Ice damage to all foes.Contend with Traveling Writer (Danger Lv. 18) in Rippletide tavern.Ice BlastIceDeal great Ice damage to a foe.Purchase from Ludo with Clearbrook Trade Goods List. Contend with Head of the Artisan's Guild (Danger Lv. 37) outside of Cathedral of Tytos (during Bestower of Fame).IcicleIceDeal Ice damage to a foe.Entreat from Elderly Woman from a Distant Land in Rippletide.Nocturne of Icy SlumberIceDeal Ice damage to a foe 2 time(s) and gain a chance to inflict Sleep for 2 turn(s). Song skill.TBDLightning's CallLightningDeal Lightning damage to a foe.Contend with Acerbic Scholar (Danger Lv. 9) in Theatropolis library.Song of Booming ThunderLightningDeal Lightning damage to a foe 2 time(s) and gain a chance to inflict paralysis for 2 turn(s).In a Blue Chest in Cragspear Pass.SwiftboltLightningDeal Lightning damage to random foes 3 time(s). More potent if acting first that turn.In a chest behind an Elite Enemy in Road to Castle Edoras.ThunderbirdLightningDeal Lightning damage to a foe.Entreat from Elderly Woman from a Distant Land in Rippletide.Sweeping GaleWindDeal Wind damage to a foe 2 time(s).Entreat from Elderly Woman from a Distant Land in Rippletide.Song of WindsWindDeal wind damage to a foe. Song skill.Unlock Mastery in Saoirse's skill menu.TradewindsWindDeal wind damage to a foe. Unlock Mastery in Tressa's skill menu.Trade TempestWindDeal Wind damage to all foes.Unlock Mastery in Tressa's skill menu.Tune of the TempestWindDeal Wind damage to random foes 3 time(s). Song skillTBDWindblastWindDeal Wind damage to all foes. More potent if attacking from the back row.In a Blue Chest behind Elite Enemy in Great Tree's Tears.Wind's BreathWindDeal great Wind damager to a foe.Defeat the Tyrannodrake in the Wishvale Monster Arena.Wind SlashWindDeal Wind damage to a foe 3 time(s).Contend with Diligent Guard (Danger Lv. 39) in Atlasdam Palace.LuminescenceLightDeal Light damage to all foes.Entreat from Priest Preaching Love in Cragspear chapel.Virtuous LightLightDeal Light damage to a foe 2 time(s).In a chest in Flamesgrace Cathedral. Purchase from Senior Nun in Cathedral of Tytos (during Bestower of Fame).Dark StrikeDarkDeal Dark damage to a foe 2 time(s).In a chest in Stillwater Subterrane.Shadow BindDarkDeal Dark damage to a foe and lower speed for 2 turn(s).Purchase from Indomitable Dancer in Valore: Main Boulevard (5,600 or 2,900 Leaves)Song of NightfallDarkDeal Dark damage to random foes 2 time(s). Song skill.Defeat Francesca the Actress.Abating Orb-Remove 1 attribute-raising effect from a foe.In a Blue Chest in the Sufrataljah: Palace.Arcane Shot-Deal non-elemental damage to a foe.In a chest in Cathedral of Tytos's confessional room (part of Bestower of Fame).Bodyguard-Take damage from single-target attacks meant for a near-death ally for 1 turn(s).Purchase from Garrulous Bodyguard in Valore tavern. Purchase from Ludo with Rippletide Trade Goods List.Collect-Collect Leaves from a foe.Unlock Mastery in Tressa's skill menu.Counter Position-Select a weapon and counter physical attacks for 3 turn(s).Defeat General Krauser in Cragspear.Dance of Repose-Grant HP Regeneration to an ally for 3 turn(s). Dance skill.Unlock Mastery in Saoirse's skill menu.Dance of Respite-Grant HP regeneration to the entire front row or entire back row for 2 turn(s). Dance skill.Unlock Mastery in Saoirse's skill menu.Eye Gouge-Deal non-Elemental Physical damage to all foes and gain a chance to inflict blindness for 2 turn(s).Purchase from Shifty Moneylender in Atlasdam (40,000 or 25,000 Leaves)Heal Wounds-Restore HP of the entire front or back row of allies.Unlock Mastery in Pius's skill menu.Inhibit Offense-Lower Physical Attack/Elemental Attack of a foe for 2 turn(s).Defeat Heidne outside of Flamesgrace.Maiming Bite-Deal non-elemental physical damage to a foe and lower Physical Attack for 2 turn(s).Defeat boss in Kindlers of the Flame Ch. 5.Mole Dance-Raise Physical Defense of an ally for 2 turn(s). Dance skill.Unlock Mastery in Saoirse's skill menu.Oppression-Lower Physical Attack/Physical Defense of all foes for 2 turn(s).Contend with Fierce-Looking Guard (Danger Lv. 53) in Grandport.Panther Dance-Raise Speed of an ally for 2 turn(s). Dance skill.Unlock Mastery in Saoirse's skill menu.Poison Breath-Deal non-elemental physical damage to all foes and gain a chance to inflict poison for 2 turn(s).Collection Point from Boy Standing in Corner in Sufrataljah. In a chest in the Middlesea.Rampage-Deal non-elemental physical damage to random foes 1 to 3 time(s).Purchase from Ludo with Wishvale Trade Goods List.Recuperate-Restore own HP and raise own Physical Defense for 3 turn(s).Contend with Assiduous Mercenary (Danger Lv. 40) in Sunshade.Rehabilitate-Grant an ally immunity to status ailments for 2 turn(s).Defeat Jurgen.Repeated Bash-Deal damage to a foe with all weapons 2 time(s).In a chest behind an Elite Enemy in the Valley of Death.Rest-Restore own HP/SP and cure own status ailments.Unlock Mastery in Macy's/Tressa's skill menu.Savage Claw-Deal non-elemental physical damage to all foes and lower physical attack for 2 turn(s).Defeat Mighty Managarmr (Alpaca Roundup side quest).Shackle Foe-Lower Physical Attack of a foe for 2 turn(s).Unlock Mastery in Therion's skill menu.Share SP-Grant 50% of remaining SP to an ally.In a chest in the Theatropolis Amphitheatre Backstage. Unlock Mastery in Macy's skill menu.Sidestep-Grant self the ability to dodge physical attacks 1 time(s).Unlock Mastery in Celsus's/Tressa's skill menu.Smite of Fury-Select a weapon and deal great damage to all foes.Defeat Gonzales the Ironarm.Song of Darkness-Gain a chance to inflict blindness on a foe for 3 turn(s). Song skill.Entreat from Lovelorn Dancer in Grandport.Song of Slumber-Gain a chance to inflict sleep on a foe for 2 turn(s). Song skill.Unlock Mastery in Saoirse's skill menu.Soporific Fang-Deal non-elemental physical damage to a foe and gain a chance to inflict sleep for 2 turn(s).Capture Tyrannodrake in the Gray Grotto: Depths for the Wishvale Monster Arena.Stalwart Aura-Raise Physical Defense of the entire front row or entire back row for 2 turn(s).TBDStalwart Veil-Raise Physical Defense of an ally for 2 turn(s).Unlock Mastery in Pius's skill menu.Steal-Steal an item from a foe.Entreat from Brigand Boss in Cragspear. Unlock Mastery in Therion's skill menu.Stunning Strike-Select a weapon and deal great damage to all foes.Contend with Legendary Swordsman (Danger Lv. 50) in Victors Hollow: Arena Gate.Sweep-Select a weapon and deal damage to all foes.Unlock Mastery in Pius's skill menu.Toxic Dust-Deal non-elemental physical damage to a foe and again a chance to inflict poison for 2 turn(s).Purchase from Ludo with Valore Trade Goods List.Triple Strike-Select a weapon and deal damage to random foes 3 time(s).Defeat Cerro the Emissary.Twin Shot-Select a weapon and deal damage to a foe 2 time(s).TBDUltimate Stance-Extend the reach of your "Attack" to all foes for 3 turn(s).Contend with Estadas (Danger Lv. 50) in Victors Hollow: Arena Gate.Virulent Fog-Inflict poison, paralysis, sleep, or blindness on a foe for 3 turn(s)In a Blue Chest in Rippletide Pub.Vivify-Revive an ally.Purchase from Elderly Apothecary in Donescu for 63,000/32,000 Leaves.All Support Masteries Unlike Battle Masteries, Support Masteries are passive effects, such as ones that grant you a chance to counter attacks or restore HP at the end of a battle. While you can have three Battle Masteries equipped, you get only two Support Masteries at a time. NameEffectLocationAngelic WardGain a 25% chance to nullify damage when the equipped character takes damage.Entreat from Patient Cleric in Flamesgrace Cathedral.Augmented BoostRaise damage dealt during Boost when the equipped character attacks.Purchase from Ludo with Cragspear Trade Goods List.Back Row SupportWhen the equipped character is in the back row, grant HP restoration to paired ally.Unlock Mastery in Pius's skill menu.Bolstering BreakRaise equipped character's Physical Attack when breaking a foe.In a chest behind Elite Enemy in Emberglow Laboratory. Capture the Auonvarg in Atlasdam Flats for the Wishvale Monster Arena.Boosting BreakRestore the character's BP by 1 when breaking a foe.In a chest behind Elite Enemy in Emberglow Laboratory: Inner Chambers (part of Bestower of Fame).Defiant SpiritWhen the equipped character has an attribute-reducing effect, raise BP recovery by 1 at the start of the turn.Entreat from Mystery-Chasing Explorer in Sufrataljah.Detect DangerAt the start of turn, grant self a 35% chance to dodge physical attacks 1 time(s).Entreat from Castle Gate Guard at Cragspear: Castle Edoras Gate.Elemental ExpertiseRaise damage dealt by the equipped character's Elemental attacks.Contend with Long-Standing Divine Soldier (Danger Lv. 43) in the Royal Academy of Atlasdam. Defeat King Pardis III.Evasive ManeuversReduce the rate of random encounters by 50%. (This effect is not cumulative.)In a chest behind Elite Enemy in Cavern of MistsExtra ExperienceReceive additional EXP at the end of battle. (This effect is not cumulative.)Entreat from Retired Military Leader at Cragspear.Eye for an EyeGain a 50% chance to counter physical attacks.TBDForesightThe equipped character will have a 25% chance to restore 1 BP when attacked.Unlock Mastery in Viator's skill menu.Formidable StanceAt the start of the turn, raise the equipped character's physical attack up to 5 tiers when in the front row. Effect is canceled when in the back row at the start of turn.In a Blue Chest in Subterranean Arena (Victors Hollow).FortitudeRaise the equipped character's attack skill potency the lower their HP.In a chest in Cragspear Slums.Healing Item ExpertiseIncrease the effects of healing items during battle.Unlock Mastery in Macy's skill menu.Incidental AttackThe equipped character gins a 50% chance of also attacking when using a non-damaging skill.Unlock Mastery in Therion's skill menu.Incidental HealAfter the equipped character acts, gain a 50% chance to restore the HP of an ally in the front row with the least HP.Unlock Mastery in Stia's skill menu.Invigorate and InspireSlightly fill the target's Ultimate Technique gauge when the equipped character uses a skill to grant an attribute-raising effect.TBDInvigorating AttackRestore HP equal to 10% of damage deal when using "Attack."Unlock Mastery in Macy's skill menu.Monster MagnetIncrease the rate of random encounters. (This effect is not cumulative.)Contend from Punching Bag in Cragspear Slums.More Rare MonstersIncrease chance of encountering rare monsters. (This effect is not cumulative.)In a Blue Chest in the Snowshard Grotto.Preventative MeasuresAt the start of battle, grant self the ability to nullify 3 attribute-reducing effects.In a chest on Shepherds Rock Pass. Entreat from Medicinal Herb Student at the Royal Academy of Atlasdam.Rear Second WindGrant the equipped character SP regeneration when in the back row.Entreat from Selfless Priest in Cathedral of Tytos (during Bestower of Fame Ch. 1).Resilient StanceAt the start of turn, raise the equipped character's Elemental Defense up to 5 tiers when in the front row. Effect is cancelled when in the back row at the start of turn.In a chest in the Cathedral of Tytos (Embervale). In a chest behind Elite Enemy at Cyphlo Banks.Ruthless AssaultRaise the equipped character's skill potency when attacking a foe inflicted with status ailments.Defeat Vaughner the Man-Eating Miser.SnatchThe equipped character will seize twice the amount when using Steal or Collect.Unlock Mastery in Therion's skill menu.SP RecoveryRestore SP equal to 1% of damage taken by the equipped character.Purchase from Ludo with Theatropolis Trade Goods List.SP SaverHalve SP required for the equipped character's skills.Unlock Mastery in Tressa's skill menu.Stat SwapSwap the equipped character's Physical Attack and Elemental Attack.In a chest behind Elite Enemy in Waterpool Caves.Stronger StrikesRaise the equipped character's skill potency when exploiting a foe's weak point.In a chest in Finesand Ruins. Purchase from Ludo with Emberglow Trade Goods List.Supporting StrikeWhen the equipped character is in the back row, gain a 50% chance to perform a follow-up attack when paired ally attacks.Contend with Resolute Noblewoman in Donescu.Ultimate SupportIncrease the amount the equipped character's Ultimate Technique gauge fills.Entreat from Aspiring Gladiator in Victors Hollow chapel. Vigorous VictorRestore 30% of the equipped character's maximum HP and SP upon winning the battle.Unlock Mastery in Phenn's skill menu.Vim and VigorRestore HP of equipped character every turn.Unlock Mastery in Celsus's skill menu.How to equip and use Masteries Equipping Masteries is as simple as learning your character's innate abilities. To equip a Mastery in Octopath Traveler 0, open the menu, then scroll down to the "Skills" option. Choose the first option that pops up, "Equip Skills." This will then open a screen that shows your companions' equipped Masteries, separated by Action Skills, or Battle Masteries, and Support Skills. Screenshot by Destructoid You won't start with all of the slots unlocked. Each of your companions start out with one Battle Mastery slot. You'll need to spend JP, which can be earned through successful combat encounters or at the Training Ground in Wishvale, to unlock either another Battle Mastery slot or a Support Mastery slot. Characters can have up to three Battle Masteries and two Support Masteries. I recommend choosing Masteries that fill damage types your active team is missing. I lacked Light damage in my lineup, for example, so I chose to put Luminescence on Alexia, my strongest Special Attacker. This covered all my elemental bases with both her and Pius on my team, and I was able to have a companion who could deal damage to every weak point I might come across in my travels around Orsterra. 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During the Rekindling of the Flame Pt. 4 quest in Octopath Traveler 0, you'll have to find an herb called Avinea to help Jasper recover from his injuries before he and Lila will return to Wishvale. Unfortunately for players, getting Avinea isn't as simple as planting a seed and harvesting it from the Wishvale fields. When you speak to Zeph, he’ll tell you Avinea grows primarily in the Highlands, but it can also be bought in the Sunlands. Unlike other quests in Octopath Traveler 0, though, the game doesn’t just lead you to the herb. Instead, you’re going to have to find it for yourself. Avinea location in Octopath Traveler 0 If you’d rather skip the hassle of travelling the wilds and fighting the monsters within them, you can purchase Avinea from a salesman in Sunshade. Travel to the town and head into the tavern, and look for an NPC wearing dark clothes with a feather sticking out of his hat. His title will be “Collector of Rare Items” and the only thing he’ll have for ***** is Avinea. He runs a tough bargain, though; you’ll need to fork over 20,000 Leaves, but you can also haggle with him to get it down to half that price. If you'd rather skip the hassle, you'll need at least 10,000 Leaves. Screenshot by Destructoid For those of you who aren’t looking to spend that many hard-earned Leaves, you can also find the herb in the Highlands. More specifically, you're going to want to head to Shepherds Rock, the small, quaint village in the mountains. Once you arrive, head north to Shepherds Rock Castle Square, the town's main district. In this map, just north of the water fountain, you'll see an NPC called Peddler of Diverse Goods sells Apinea—and no, that's not a typo. Although Apinea isn't the herb we’re looking for, you’re going to have to buy it nonetheless. After you purchase it, the NPC will tell you Avinea, the plant we are looking for, is out of season but still grows in the Cavern of Mists. Following this dialogue, the Avinea will then spawn in this cave. If you try to collect the herb before speaking to the NPC and buying the Apinea, you won't find it. Head to the Cavern of Mists, which is located just north of Shepherds Rock off the North Shepherds Rock Pass trail. Once you reach it, look to the bottom-right corner of the cave, where an exclamation point can be seen on the map below. Interact with the glowing blue sparkle on the ground, and you'll pick up the Avinea. Head to the bottom-right corner of the map to find the herb. Screenshot by Destructoid From here, all you need to do is return to Clearbrook to complete the quest. Wasn't too bad, was it? The post Where to find Avinea in Octopath Traveler 0 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Delta Force is set to end the year with a bang as the 2025 Delta Force Invitational: Warfare will take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, from 11th December to 14th December, 2025. This marks the first championship dedicated to the game’s Warfare mode, where teams from around the world will battle it out in 20 vs 20 warfare for a share of a $200,000 USD prize pool. Developer Team ***** has emphasised that this year is only the beginning, with the aim to grow Delta Force into a globally recognised esports title. In September, the Delta Force Operations Invitational put the extraction format in the spotlight, with ******** powerhouse team Q9 emerging victorious. Now, the competitive scene shifts its focus to the high-stakes Warfare mode, where fans can expect a large-scale epic showdown. Dates & Format The Invitational will see teams compete in Warfare mode across four days of top-level competition. Warfare mode in Delta Force is a large-scale, team-based PvP experience focused on capturing or defending objectives across expansive maps. It features combined-arms combat with infantry, vehicles like tanks and helicopters, and distinct operator classes that encourage teamwork and strategic roles. The tournament will run on a double-elimination playoff, meaning an initial loss doesn’t end a team’s run. Instead, it pushes them into a lower bracket with the chance to fight back. The top teams from each bracket will then proceed to the Grand Final. December 11th – 13th: Playoffs December 14th: Winners and Losers Bracket Finals, Halftime Show, and Grand FinalTeams Competing Teams earned their spots through a mixture of regional qualifiers and standalone tournaments, which served as an official path into the global finals. The tournament is a true showcase of international talent with teams competing from across the world. Teng LongToxidoNxGHostile ResponseDNIRRQ x 7SINSNo MercyRLF Rapid LofiProject OnePrize Pool The $200,000 USD prize pool will be divided among all eight finalists, with the sums awarded scaling based on placement. 1st Place: $60,0002nd Place: $40,0003rd Place: $30,0004th Place: $24,0005th–6th Place: $13,000 each7th–8th Place: $10,000 each Where To Watch Fans will be able to follow the action live starting 11th December at 05:00 UTC across X, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. View the full article

If you've played any of the Octopath Traveler games, you know how vital companions are to your journey. In the first and second games in the series, you'd pick one of eight characters and play through their storylines. But in Octopath Traveler 0, you have your own storyline to follow, and your companions are there to see you through it. Table of contentsAll Octopath Traveler 0 companionsAlexiaAlfynCarindaCelsusDelitiaEl the SwordsmanEsperreGoodwinH'aanitHeidneLauranaLudoMacyOlbericPhennPiusPrimroseSaoirseSazantosStiaTherionTressaViatorAll Octopath Traveler 0 companions In Octopath Traveler 0, you'll meet over 20 different companions on your journey around Orsterra. Like in previous titles, each one has a class with a set of abilities and weapons that dictate their playstyle. After you've built the workshop in Wishvale, the game turns you loose and you can travel anywhere in the world. If you'd like, you can focus your time entirely on gathering companions and building your dream team. But before you do so, you'll need to know where to find each character in the game. Here are all the companions in Octopath Traveler 0 and where you can find them. Disclaimer: This guide is a work in progress. We will add more companions as we find them. NameClassLocationStarting Weapons and Skills AlexiaScholarTheatropolis - LibraryWeapons: Tome, Staff Skill 1: Lightning Bolt - Unleash a Lightning attack on all foes. Skill 2: Duskfall - Unleash a Dark attack on all foes. AlfynApothecaryClearbrook (after King Pardis III's quest line)Weapons: Axe, Tome Skill 1: First Aid - Restore HP of an ally. Skill 2: Icicle - Unleash an Ice attack on a foe. CarindaMerchantDonescu (after Bestower of Power Ch. 1)Weapons: Polearm, Bow Skill 1: Penetrating Thrust - Unleash a Polearm attack on a foe. Skill 2: Recuperate - Grant self increased physical defense and restore HP. CelsusThiefValore: Main Boulevard - TavernWeapons: Dagger, Sword Skill 1: Goad - Focus enemy attacks on yourself and lower their accuracy. Skill 2: Double Throw - Unleash 2 sword attacks with a high chance of a critical hit on random foes. DelitiaHunterEmberglowWeapons: Bow, Axe Skill 1: Piercing Shadow - Unleash a bow attack on a foe and decrease their speed. Skill 2: Stray Arrows - Unleash two bow attacks on random foes. El the SwordsmanWarriorCragspear (during Master of All)Weapons: Sword Skill 1: Aggressive Slash - Unleash 3 Sword attacks on random foes. Skill 2: Radiant Light - Unleash 3 Light attacks on random foes. EsperreApothecarySufrataljah Sands (after Bestower of Wealth Ch. 2)Weapons: Axe, Tome Skill 1: Recuperating Smash - Unleash an axe attack on a foe and restore own HP when attacking from back row. Skill 2: Healing Touch - Restore HP and cure ailments of an ally. GoodwinDancerShipwreck IslandWeapons: Fan, Dagger Skill 1: Dance of Mist - Reduce accuracy and evasion of a foe, and force them to act last. Skill 2: Storm's Refrain - Unleash 2 Lightning attacks on random foes. H'aanitHunterVictors Hollow (after Bestower of Wealth Ch. 1)Weapons: Bow, Axe Skill 1: Rain of Arrows - Unleash 5 to 8 Bow attacks on random foes. Skill 2: Summon Linde - Linde performs Sweep (multi-target Sword attack) or Charge (single-target Polearm attack). HeidneThiefWishvale Trail (after Heidne and the Man-Eating Miser side quest)Weapons: Dagger, Sword Skill 1: Steal - Steal an item from a foe. Skill 2: Reaping Slash - Unleash a Dagger attack on a foe. LauranaClericWishvale (during Kindlers of the Flame Ch. 5)Weapons: Staff, Fan Skill 1: Healing Light - Restore HP of an ally. Skill 2: Brain Bash - Select a weapon and unleash an attack on a foe. LudoMerchantSunshade (during Kindlers of the Flame Ch. 3)Weapons: Polearm, Bow Skill 1: Spearhead - Unleash a Polearm attack on a foe and act faster during next turn. Skill 2: Appraisal - Show weak points and possessions of a foe. MacyApothecaryEmberglow InnWeapons: Axe, Tome Skill 1: First Aid - Restores HP to an ally. Skill 2: Poisonous Touch - Unleash an Axe attack on a foe and inflict poison. OlbericWarriorShepherds Rock (after completing Master of All)Weapons: Sword, Polearm Skill 1: Level Slash - Unleash a Sword attack on all foes. Skill 2: Abide - Raise own physical attack. PhennHunterSnowshard Grotto (during Kindlers of the Flame Ch. 1)Weapons: Bow, Axe Skill 1: Repeated Shot - Unleash 2 Bow attacks on a foe. Skill 2: Stout Wall - Raise own physical defense. PiusClericCragspearWeapons: Staff, Fan Skill 1: Cleansing Fire - Unleash a Fire attack on a foe. Skill 2: Stalwart Veil - Raise the Physical Defense of an ally. PrimroseDancerSunshade (during Master of All)Weapons: Fan, Dagger Skill 1: Lion Dance - Raise the Physical Attack of an ally. Skill 2: Moonlight Waltz - Unleash a Dark attack on a foe. SaoirseDancerTheatropolis - Amphitheatre (after completing Master of Fame)Weapons: Fan, Dagger Skill 1: Mole Dance - Raise the Physical Defense of an ally. Skill 2: Dance of Repose - Grant HP regeneration to an ally. SazantosFlamebringerWishvale Trail (During Finale)Weapons: Sword Skill 1: Aggressive Slash - Unleash 3 Sword attacks on random foes. Skill 2: Radiant Light - Unleash 3 Light attacks on random foes. StiaArchitectPrologueWeapons: Axe, Dagger Skill 1: First Aid - Restores HP to an ally. Skill 2: Chop Wood - Unleash an Axe attack on a foe. TherionThiefCragspearWeapons: Dagger, Sword Skill 1: Steal - Steal an item from a foe. Skill 2: Wildfire - Unleash a Fire attack on a foe. TressaMerchantRippletideWeapons: Polearm, Bow Skill 1: Collect - Collect Leaves from a foe. Skill 2: Tradewinds - Unleash a Wind attack on a foe. ViatorWarriorValore - TavernWeapons: Sword, Polearm Skill 1: Provoke - Focus enemy attacks on yourself. Skill 2: Wild Blade - Deal Sword damage to random foes two time(s).Alexia Alexia, the Scholar. Image via Square Enix Alexia is a scholar with a bit of a mental block. When you first meet her in the Theatropolis library, you'll learn she'****** a dead end in her research on ancient civilizations. After battling her, she insists on joining in your adventures, hoping you'll lead her to ruins or some other exciting discovery that will spark a breakthrough. Alexia specializes in Lightning and Dark damage, making her a strong special attacker. As a resident of Wishvale, she offers marginal boosts to JP in the Training Ground. Battle skillsLightning Bolt (12 SP) - Unleash a Lightning attack on all foes.Duskfall (12 SP) - Unleash a Dark attack on all foes.Elemental Bash (8 SP) - Deal Tome damage to a foe and lower Elemental Defense for 2 turns.Analyze (1 SP) - Discover 1 weak points of a foe and reveal HP.Pray (6 SP) - Raise own Elemental Attack for 3 turns.Lightning Blast (33 SP) - Deal Lightning damage to all foes 2 times.Duskblight (33 SP) - Deal dark damage to all foes 2 times.[Ultimate Technique] Ancient Magic - Deal massive non-elemental damage to all foes.Support skillsConserve Magic - Restore SP when a spell is not used during turn after spell is used.Elemental Defense +50 - Raise the equipped character's Elemental Defense by 50.Max. SP +50 - Raise the equipped character's maximum SP by 50.Incidental Analysis - Discover a random target's weak point after the equipped character acts.Alfyn Oh, good ol' Alfyn. The kind-hearted Apothecary from the original Octopath is back for more adventure in 0, and we're all happy to see him. You'll meet Alfyn in Clearbrook a bit later into your journey, and you'll have to help him gather a few medicinal supplies. He'll eventually join your team when he sees an opportunity to help even more people travelling with you. Alfyn's skills and weapons look much like in the original Octopath. He uses an axe and a polearm, but his skills are where his real value lies. With Vivify, he can revive fallen allies, and Rehabilitate cures and protects teammates from status ailments. As a resident of Wishvale, he occasionally gives you medicinal items to aid you in future battles. Battle skillsFirst Aid (6 SP) – Restore HP of an ally.Icicle (11 SP) – Deal Ice damage to a foe.Rehabilitate (15 SP) – Grant an ally immunity to status ailments for 2 turns.Amputation (12 SP) – Deal Axe damage to a foe.Empoison (9 SP) – Gain a chance to inflict poison on a foe for 3 turns.Vivify (24 SP) – Revive an ally.Vigorous Strike (16 SP) – Deal great Axe damage to a foe. More potent the more HP you have left.[Ultimate Technique] Pomegranate Panacea – Restore 2 BP to all allies.Support skillsResist Ailments – Improve the equipped character’s resistance to poison/bleeding/sleep/paralysis/blindness/silence/terror/weakness.Max. SP +50 – Raise the equipped character’s max. SP by 50.Max. HP +500 – Raise the equipped character's max HP by 500.Heightened Healing – Raise the amount of HP/SP restored by the equipped character.Carinda Carinda, the Merchant. Image via Square Enix Carinda shows up in the later stages of the game, and you'll be glad when she finally does. She's a kind and caring soul, but make no mistake: she's still a Merchant at the end of the day, and she's all about that coin. As a Merchant, Carinda carries around a polearm and a bow, and many of her skills make use of these two types of damage. Her attacks offer a few cool secondary effects, though, like earning JP based on how much damage she does or paralyzing her foes. Battle skillsPenetrating Thrust (12 SP) – Deal Polearm damage to a foe.Recuperate (12 SP) – Restore own HP and raise physical defense for 3 turns.Trade Blizzard (12 SP) – Deal Ice damage to all foes.Arrow of Fortune (35 SP) – Deal great Bow damage and obtain JP based on damage dealt.Immobilizing Shot (8 SP) – Deal Bow damage to a foe and gain a chance to inflict paralysis for 2 turns.Soaring Javelin (14 SP) – For 3 turns, deal special Polearm damage to all foes at the end of the turn.Mystic Shot (18 SP) – Deal Bow damage to all foes and restore SP equal to 2% of damage dealt to the entire front row.[Ultimate Technique] Trick of the Trade – Raise physical attack of all allies for 5 turns and grant them the ability to dodge physical attacks 1 time.Support skillsBlessing of Restoration – When the equipped character is in the front row, grant HP/SP regeneration to the paired ally.Elemental Defense +50 – Raise the equipped character's Elemental Defense by 50.Physical Defense +50 – Raise the equipped character's Physical Defense by 50.Iron Will – 50% chance to nullify an attribute-reducing effect.Celsus Celsus, the Thief. Image via Square Enix When you meet Celsus in Valore, he's employed as a bodyguard at the town's tavern. Despite being an expert with knives, this bodyguard is a devout man of faith and uses his skillset to deliver god's judgement on troublemakers. After hearing your story, he'll join you on your travels. As a Thief, his abilities require a bit of luck; many of them involve hitting random enemies and increasing chances of landing a critical blow. When's he's added to Wishvale, he brings the Faithful Heart bonus, which adds one to the helper's original count at the church. Battle skillsGoad (18 SP) - Attempt to draw the attention of all foes to the caster for 3 turns and lower Accuracy of all foes for 3 turns.Double Throw (8 SP) - Deal Dagger damage to random foes 2 times. This attack has an increased chance of being a critical hit.Divine Speed (6 SP) - Raise own Evasion/Speed for 3 turns.Wild Blade (14 SP) - Deal Sword damage to random foes 2 times.Sidestep (15 SP) - Grant self the ability to dodge physical attacks 1 times.Winding Throw (34 SP) - Deal Dagger damage to all foes. This has an increased chance of being a critical hit. Triple Throw (26 SP) - Deal Dagger damage to random foes 3 times. This has an increased chance of being a critical hit.[Ultimate Technique] Master of Evasion - Make user the target of enemy attacks and grant the ability to dodge physical attacks for 2 turns.Support skillsEvil Ward - Raise the party's success rate when attempting to flee. (The effect is not cumulative.)Evasion +50 - Raise the equipped character's Evasion by 50.Vim and Vigor - Restore HP of equipped character every turn.Detect Danger - At the start of turn, gain a 25% chance to dodge physical attacks by 1 turns.Delitia Delitia, the Hunter. Image via Square Enix You meet Delitia in Embervale shortly after completing the second chapter of the Master of Power questline. A hunter from the Sunlands, Delitia is searching for her brother who mysteriously vanished one day. Her brother is next in line to lead the Aqeeq, and as a loyal member to the clan, it's Delitia's duty to find him. She recruits you to help her find him, but in exchange, she promises to help you on your journey as well. Who doesn't love a mutually beneficial relationship? As a Hunter, Delitia wields a Bow, but she's also got an Axe on standby. She's also a reliable source of Ice damage, which can be hard to come by in Octopath Traveler 0. At Wishvale, she will occasionally provide you with whatever she can bring back from hunting: Mutton and Beef, mainly. Battle skillsPiercing Shadow (8 SP) - Unleash a bow attack on a foe and decrease their speed.Stray Arrows (14 SP) - Unleash two bow attacks on random foes.Soporific Ice Frog (8 SP) - Deal Ice damage to a foe and gain a chance to inflict sleep for 2 turns.Retreating Shot (9 SP) - Deal Bow damage to a foe, then move to the back row.Mind Sap (6 SP) - Lower Elemental Defense of a foe for 2 turns.Ice Boulder (16 SP) - Deal Ice damage to a foe 2 times.Devastating Shot (28 SP) - Deal great Bow damage to a foe and gain a small chance to instantly kill a target.[Ultimate Technique] Gift of the Aqeeq - Lower Physical Attack/Physical Defense of all foes for 2 turn(s), and raise Physical Attack/Physical Defense of all allies for 4 turns.Support skillsFortitude - Raises the equipped character's attack skill potency the lower their HP.Physical Attack +50 - Raise the equipped character's Physical Attack by 50.Extended Enfeeblement - When the equipped character inflicts an attribute-reducing effect, extend duration by one turn.Exacerbate - When switching from the back row, extend duration of attribute-reducing effects of target by 1 turn.El the Swordsman El's a mysterious swordswoman who joins you on your travels later on in the storyline. She wields only a sword but can also dish out Light damage, a reflection of her pure heart. You won't know much about El's true identity when you first meet her, but you discover more as you continue to fight alongside her. Battle skillsLevel Slash (14 SP) - Deal Sword damage to all foes.First Aid (6 SP) - Restore HP of an ally.Radiant Light (19 SP) - Deal Light damage to random foes 3 times.Vacuum Slice (30 SP) - Deal great Sword damage to a foe.Almighty (12 SP) - Raise own Physical Attack, Physical Defense, Elemental Attack, and Elemental Defense for 3 turns.Trifold Slash (27 SP) - Deal Sword damage to a foe 3 times.Divine Light (30 SP) - Deal Light damage to a foe 1 times. Attack count increases based on Boost level.[Ultimate Technique] Holy Sword - Deal Light damage to all foes 5 times.Support skillsOf Equal Might - Equalize Physical Attack and Elemental Attack of the equipped character to whichever value is higher.Elemental Defense +50 - Raise the equipped character's Elemental Defense by 50.Physical Defense +50 - Raise the equipped character's Physical Defense by 50.Vast Energy - When the equipped character is in the back row, they will have a 25% chance to reduce paired ally's BP consumption to 0.Esperre Esperre, the Apothecary. Image via Square Enix Esperre's intro quest will knock you on your ****—quite literally. But luckily, this Apothecary is there to swoop in to save you. Together, you'll work out a plan to defeat a ****** beast, and from there on out, Esperre won't want to leave your side. He'll travel with you in hopes of learning more about medicine and following in his father's footsteps. As an Apothecary, he uses an axe and tome for his basic attacks, while his skills are a beautiful blend of heals, status ailments, and elemental damage. At Wishvale, he marginally raises the production speed of crops when placed in the fields. Battle skillsRecuperating Smash (8 SP) – Deal Axe damage to a foe. Restore own HP if attacking from the back row.Healing Touch (12 SP) – Restore HP of an ally and cure status ailments.Thunderclap (12 SP) – Deal Lightning damage to all foes.Toxify (15 SP) – Gain a chance to inflict toxin on a foe for 3 turns.Arcane Tome (18 SP) – Deal Tome damage to a foe. Restore own SP if attacking from the back row.Vivify (24 SP) – Revive an ally.Weak to Poison (4 SP) – Make a foe weak to poison for 2 turns.Support skillsProlonged Ailment – When the equipped character inflicts a status ailment, extend duration by 1 turn.Max. SP +50 – Raise the equipped character’s max. SP by 50.Elem. Def. +50 – Raise the equipped character’s elemental defense by 50.Goodwin Goodwin, the Dancer. Image via Square Enix Oh, the Theater King, Shipwreck King, and Pain-In-Your-**** King. Okay, maybe I made that last one up. You’ll find Goodwin crashed out on Shipwreck Island, and the only thing that can rouse him from his state of middling consciousness is Ratatouille. And no, that's not me making that up. Goodwin’s a Dancer, so he wields a fan and dagger in combat. His skills revolve around lowering attributes of enemies and shocking them with Lightning damage. As a resident of Wishvale, he offers a regular Leaf gift, giving you money every now and then. And that, my friends, makes him worth the trouble of recruiting. Battle skillsDance of Mist (9 SP) – Lower Accuracy/Evasion of a foe for 2 turns and cause target to act last for 2 turns. Dance skill.Storm’s Refrain (13 SP) – Deal Lightning damage to random foes 2 times. Song skill.Song of Battle (6 SP) – Make foes more likely to attack paired ally in the back row and raise their Physical Defense for 3 turns, then move to back row.Double Arc (18 SP) – Deal Fan damage to a foe 2 times.Levin’s Reform (8 SP) – Deal Lightning damage to a foe and gain a chance to inflict paralysis for 2 turns. Song skill.Thunder’s Refrain (19 SP) – Deal Lightning damage to random foes 3 times. Song skill.Dance of Sloughs (30 SP) – Lower Speed/Evasion of all foes for 2 turns and cause targets to act last for 2 turns. Dance skill.[Ultimate Technique] Song of Levin - Deal Lightning damage to all foes and for 2 turns, deal Lightning damage to all foes at the end of the turn. Song skill.Support skillsHang Tough – When the equipped character is not near death, they will survive an otherwise lethal attack with 1 HP remaining.Max. SP +50 – Raise the equipped character’s max. SP by 50.Elemental Defense + 50 – Raise the equipped character’s Elemental Defense by 50.Vast Energy - When the equipped character is in the back row, they will have a 25% chance to reduce paired ally's BP consumption to 0.H'aanit Our favorite Hunter duo from the original Octopath has returned. That's right: H'aanit and her leopard partner Linde are back in action, and they'll join your journey in the later stages of the game. You find them in Victors Hollow on a trial put forth by her mentor Z'aanta, and you'll have to help her take down a fearsome beast. But the real lesson is, of course, companionship. This is a JRPG, after all. Battle skillsRain of Arrows (12 SP) – Deal Bow damage to random foes 5 to 8 times.Summon Linde (16 SP) – Summon Linde and deal sword damage to all foes or polearm damage to a foe.Thunderbird (11 SP) – Deal Lightning damage to a foe.True Strike (15 SP) – Deal critical Bow damage to a foe.Ensnare (9 SP) – Cause a foe to act last for 2 turns.Arrowstorm (36 SP) – Deal Bow damage to all foes 5 to 8 times.Take Aim (12 SP) – Raise accuracy/critical chance of the entire front or back row for 2 turns.Support skillsSecond Serving – 50% chance of unleashing a follow-up strike when the equipped character uses “Attack.”Crit +50 – Raise the equipped character’s critical chance by 50.Accuracy + 50 – Raise the equipped character’s accuracy by 50.Heidne Heidne’s probably your biggest fan in all of Orsterra—or at least, it feels that way at times. You’ll find her first outside of Sunshade and then once again outside of Flamesgrace, and both times, she’ll want to battle you to try to steal your ring. Her obsession with you and your jewelry makes more sense after you hear her story during the Heidne and the Man-Eating Miser quest, which begins with One’s True Worth just outside of Sunshade. Once you’ve helped Heidne defeat Vaughner, she’ll ask to join your team. As a Thief, she can impair enemies by lowering their stats and dealing Dagger and Dark damage to them. Her supporting skills are incredibly useful, giving her a chance to steal an item automatically after attacking or taking a second turn. Like Goodwin, she offers Leaf gifts at Wishvale, so be sure to add her as a resident to get as much money as you can. Battle skillsSteal (3 SP) - Steal an item from a foe.Reaping Slash (12 SP) – Deal Dagger damage to a foe.Inhibit Offense (6 SP) – Lower Physical Attack/Elemental Attack of a foe for 2 turns.Darkest Night (11 SP) – Deal Dark damage to a foe.Lower Defenses (6 SP) – Lower Physical Defense/Elemental Defense of a foe for 2 turns.Shield Burst (18 SP) – Select a weapon and deal damage to a foe. Lower Shield Points regardless of target’s weak points.Triple Throw (26 SP) – Deal Dagger damage to random foes 3 times. Has an increased chance of being a critical hit.[Ultimate Technique] Pilfer – Deal great Dagger damage to a foe and steal an item when attack is successful. Support skillsIncidental Steal – 25% chance to steal an item when attacking a foe.Speed +50 – Raise the equipped character's speed by 50.Patience – Give the equipped character a 25% chance to act again at the end of the turn.The Ring's Grace – Raise physical attack and elemental attack when the equipped character is paired with the main character.Laurana Laurana, the Cleric. Image via Square Enix Like Stia and Phenn, Laurana's one of the original Wishvale residents, but she goes missing after the town is tragically burned to the ground. You won't find her until later on in the Kindlers of the Flame questline, and by that point, she's become a Cleric in Flamesgrace. As a Cleric, she carries around a staff and a fan, and many of her skills involve some sort of healing effect. Where Laurana shines, however, is in her ability to shield allies from death with Wondrous Veil and her Ultimate Technique, Maiden's Miracle. These two skills grant effects that automatically restore allies' health after they've been incapacitated, making Laurana an incredibly powerful party member at later stages of the game when enemies start hitting a bit harder. Battle skillsHealing Light (8 SP) – Restore HP of an ally.Brain Bash (18 SP) – Select a weapon and deal damage to a foe.Ethereal Healing (30 SP) – Grant HP regeneration to the entire front row or entire bac row for 2 turns.Soporific Ice Fog (8 SP) – Deal Ice damage to a foe and gain a chance to inflict sleep for 2 turns.Mystical Staff (9 SP) – Deal Staff damage to a foe 2 times and restore SP equal to 10% of damage dealt.Moonlit Repose (8 SP) – Grant SP regeneration to an ally for 1 turn.Wondrous Veil (30 SP) – Grant an effect that allows an ally to recover with 25% of their max. HP upon being incapacitated (one time only).[Ultimate Technique] Maiden’s Miracle – Grant an effect that allows the entire front row or back row to recover with 50% of their max HP upon being incapacitated.Support skillsHP Recovery Up – Raise the amount restored by the equipped character’s HP recovery/HP regeneration skills.Max. SP +50 – Raise the equipped character's max SP by 50.Speed +50 – Raise the equipped character's Speed by 50.Encore – Grant an effect that allows you to recover with 25% of your max HP upon being incapacitated (one time only).Ludo Ludo, the Merchant. Image via Square Enix You'll meet Ludo during the third chapter of the Kindlers of the Flame questline. At this point in the story, he's running a prominent business down in Sunshade, much to others' disdain. He's a bit pompous at first, especially for a 20-year-old merchant, but he eventually agrees to join your efforts at Wishvale after you take out a band of lizardmen at his behest. Ludo's all about raking in those Leaves, and his skills reflect that. He fights primarily with a Polearm but also uses a Bow. At Wishvale, he marginally raises the selling price of items at the shop and is locked to that building—though, since he's a merchant, would you really want him anywhere else? Battle skillsSpearhead (9 SP) - Deal Polearm damage to a foe. Act faster next turn.Appraisal (1 SP) - Discover 1 weak points of a foe and reveal possessions.Arm-Crippling Thrust (9 SP) - Deal Polearm damage to a foe 2 times and lower their physical attack by 2 turns.Negotiation (10 SP) - Target for provides additional EXP and Leaves at the end of battle.Leg-Crippling Thrust (22 SP) - Deal Polearm damage to a foe 2 times and lower their speed by 2 turns.War Cry (6 SP) - Raise own physical attack/crit. for 3 turns.Crippling Thrust (27 SP) - Deal Polearm damage to a foe 3 times.[Ultimate Technique] Enervating Thrust - Deal Polearm damage to a foe. If broken, lower Shield Points of target by one upon recovery.Support skillsExtra Items - Enemies are more likely to drop items.Invigorating Attack - Restore HP equal to 10% of damage deal when using "Attack."Max. HP +500 - Raise the equipped character's max HP by 500.Fierce Rush - Raise the potency of multiple-hit attacks against broken enemies.Macy Macy, the Apothecary. Image via Square Enix By far, the most compassionate companion you'll meet on your journey is Macy. She's a caretaker almost to a fault, and she frets religiously about her friends' wellbeing. You can find Macy early on in your journey at the Emberglow Inn, and she'll quickly join your travels in hopes of spreading her charity to other regions of Orsterra. As an Apothecary, Macy's battle skills both support allies through heals and SP restoration, as well as damaging enemies with hard-hitting Axe attacks. Back at Wishvale, she offers the Med Supply boon and will regularly give you healing items. Battle skillsFirst Aid (6 SP) - Restore HP of an ally.Poisonous Touch (18 SP) - Deal Axe damage to a foe and gain a chance to inflict poison for 2 turns.Paralysis Formula (9 SP) - Gain a chance to inflict paralysis on a foe for 2 turns.Expert First Aid (6 SP) - Restore HP of an ally and move to the back row.Rest (0 SP) - Restore own HP/SP and cure own status ailments.Twin Bash (18 SP) - Deal Axe damage to a foe 2 times.Share SP (Costs 50% of caster's remaining SP) - Grant 50% of the caster's remaining SP to an ally.[Ultimate Technique] Prism Mist - Grant a random positive status effect to alView the full article

Octopath Traveler 0 is a bit different from its predecessors. You may not follow eight narrative paths, but there are still eight protagonist jobs, or classes, that you’ll get to choose from as you journey around Orsterra. You get to choose your class after the prologue, but if you end up disliking it, you’ll get to pick another later on in the game. There are eight jobs you can choose from: WarriorHunterThiefApothecaryClericDancerScholarMerchant Each class in Octopath Traveler 0 offers a different playstyle, skillset, and weapons. Warriors, for example, use swords and polearms, and they often serve as your strong frontline. Dancers, on the other hand, are skilled with daggers and fans, and their skills buff allies. Some classes have a bit of overlap in which weapons they use, but each job has its own set of unique abilities that you can use in combat. Which one will you choose? Screenshot by Square Enix Before you pick your job, it’s a good idea to take a look at all of their battle and support skills to choose the right one for your preferred playstyle. Table of contentsAll jobs in Octopath Traveler 0 and their abilitiesWarriorHunterThiefApothecaryClericDancerScholarMerchantHow to change your job in Octopath Traveler 0All jobs in Octopath Traveler 0 and their abilitiesWarrior As mentioned earlier, Warriors are your frontline. They can be tanky, but they can also be powerful fighters who deal tons of damage with swords and polearms. This job centers around physical damage with a few support moves that improve their attack and defense stats. Battle skillsCross Strike (12 SP) – Deal Sword damage to a foe.Abide (6 SP) – Raise own Physical attack for 3 turns.Spearhead (9 SP) – Deal Polearm damage to a foe. Act faster next turn.Helmcleaver (8 SP) – Deal Sword damage to a foe and lower physical defense for 2 turns.Counter Posture (36 SP) – Counter Physical attacks with a sword for 2 turns.Assault (34 SP) – Deal Polearm damage to all foes. More potent if attacking from the back row.Upending Strike (35 SP) – Deal great Sword damage to a foe 2 times.Support skillsPeak Performance – Raise the equipped character’s attack skill potency when HP is at least 100%.Phys. Atk. +50 – Raise the equipped character’s physical attack by 50.Phys. Def. +50 – Raise the equipped character’s physical defense by 50.Defiant Spirit – When the equipped character has an attribute-reducing effect, raise BP recovery by 1 at the start of turn.Hunter Hunters master bows to defeat foes. Screenshot by Destructoid Hunter’s strike from afar with bows, but they’ll occasionally get up close and personal with an axe. Most of their skills revolve around physical damage, though they have access to Trade Tempest, a good source of Wind damage. Sniper is by far my favorite part of this job. This support skill causes your character to unleash a special attack at the end of the turn if they're positioned in the back row, which basically gives them a free attack. Battle skillsStray Arrows (14 SP) – Deal Bow damage to random foes 2 times.Boomerang Toss (14 SP) – Deal Axe damage to random foes 2 times.Trade Tempest (15 SP) – Deal Wind damage to all foes.Ensnare (9 SP) – Cause a foe to act last for 2 turns.First Shot (30 SP) – Deal Bow damage to a foe. Next attack is guaranteed to be a critical hit.Rain of Arrows (12 SP) – Deal Bow damage to random foes 5 to 8 times.Two-Tiered Shot (30 SP) – Deal Bow damage to a foe 2 times, then move to the back row. At the end of the turn, deal special Bow damage to a foe 2 times.Support skillsExtra Experience – Receive additional EXP at the end of battle. (This effect is not cumulative.)Invigorating Break – Restore the equipped character’s HP when breaking a foe.Crit. + 50 – Raise the equipped character’s critical chance by 50.Sniper – At the end of turn, the equipped character will unleash a special attack with their equipped weapon when in the back row.Thief Thieves are all about speed, evasion, and critical hits. With a dagger or sword in hand, they focus primarily on dealing physical damage to foes, but also have access to skills that deal dark damage. A couple of skills in this job play into the whole "thief" role, stealing items, HP, or SP from enemies. Battle skillsSteal (3 SP) – Steal an item from a foe.HP Thief (9 SP) – Deal Dagger damage to a foe 2 times and steal HP equal to 50% of damage dealt.Shadow Bind (8 SP) – Deal Dark damage to a foe and lower speed for 2 turns.Level Slash (14 SP) – Deal Sword damage to all foes.SP Thief (9 SP) – Deal Dagger damage to a foe 2 times and steal SP equal to 5% of damage dealt.Master of Shadows (8 SP) – Deal Dark damage to a foe 2 times.Tri-Edge (27 SP) – Deal Dagger damage to a foe 3 times.Support skillsExtended Enfeeblement – When the equipped character inflicts an attribute-reducing effect, extend duration by 1 turn.Evasion +50 – Raise the equipped character’s evasion by 50.Speed +50 – Raise the equipped character’s speed by 50.Entrap – When the equipped character takes physical damage, gain a 50% chance to inflict a random status-reducing effect on the foe.Apothecary Apothecaries know how to wield an axe. Screenshot by Destructoid Apothecaries create medicines to restore their allies’ health points and cure them of any pesky status ailments. But don’t be fooled—they don’t only support their teammates from afar. They can get in the action with axes and tomes to deal a bit of damage as well. Vivify is by far one of the most attractive things about this class, giving you the ability to revive an ally without having to use an Olive of Life. Battle skillsFirst Aid (6 SP) – Restore HP of an ally.Amputation (12 SP) – Deal Axe damage to a foe.Enshroud (9 SP) – Gain a chance to inflict blindness on a foe for 2 turns.Rehabilitate (15 SP) – Grant an ally immunity to status ailments for 2 turns.Vivify (24 SP) – Revive an ally.Heal All (15 SP) – Grant HP regeneration to the entire front row or back row for 3 turns.Cross Cleave (30 SP) – Deal great Axe damage to a foe.Support skillsResist Ailments – Improve the equipped character’s resistance to poison/bleeding/sleep/paralysis/blindness/silence/terror/weakness.Max. SP +50 – Raise the equipped character’s max. SP by 50.Max. HP +500 – Raise the equipped character's max HP by 500.Inspiriting Break – Restore the equipped character’s SP when breaking a foe.Cleric Clerics, like Apothecaries, are all about protecting their allies from death, topping off health bars, and providing incredibly useful buffs. But they're also specialists of Light damage, which you may find yourself lacking in earlier stages of the game. Battle skillsHeal Wounds (12 SP) – Restore HP of the entire front or back row.Holy Light (11 SP) – Deal Light damage to a foe.Brain Bash (18 SP) – Select a weapon and deal damage to a foe.Sacred Flame’s Protection (16 SP) – Grant an ally a small chance to prevent enemy attacks for 2 turns.Light of Judgement (22 SP) – Deal great Light damage to a foe.Celestial Veil (8 SP) – Grant an ally the ability to restore SP equal to 3% of damage taken for 2 turns.Wondrous Veil (30 SP) – Grant an effect that allows an ally to recover with 25% of their max. HP upon being incapacitated (one time only).Support skillsHP Recovery Up – Raise the amount restored by the equipped character’s HP recovery/HP regeneration skills.Elemental Defense + 50 – Raise the equipped character’s Elemental Defense by 50.Max. SP +50 – Raise the equipped character’s max. SP by 50.Encore – Grant an effect that allows you to recover with 25% of your max HP upon being incapacitated (one time only).Dancer Members of this class dance around the battlefield, providing buffs to allies and quickly dishing out damage. Dancers wield fans and daggers, and get a few interesting support skills that allow them to gain an upper-hand at the start of combat. Battle skillsLion Dance (6 SP) – Raise physical attack of an ally for 2 turns. Dance skill.Wild Strike (14 SP) – Deal Fan damage to random foes 2 times.Coney ****** (6 SP) – Raise Evasion of an ally for 2 turns. Dance skill.Frosty Refrain (11 SP) – Deal Ice damage to a foe. Song skill.Peacock Strut (6 SP)– Raise elemental attack of an ally for 2 turns. Dance skill.Porcupine Stomp (6 SP) – Raise elemental defense of an ally for 2 turns. Dance skill.Triple Arc (27 SP) – Deal Fan damage to a foe 3 times.Support skillsThe Show Goes On – When the equipped character grants an attribute-raising effect, extend duration by 1 turn.Extra JP –Receive additional JP at the end of battle. (This effect is not cumulative.)Speed +50 – Raise the equipped character's Speed by 50.Boost-Start – At the start of battle, restore 1 BP.Scholar Scholars master the elements, including Wind. Screenshot by Destructoid If you’re looking to do a ton of elemental damage, this class is for you. Scholars pack the heat—sometimes literally, when they’re using their Fire skills. What’s the most underrated part of this job, though, is the support skill Study Foe, which discovers one weak point of a foe before the fighting even begins. Having that knowledge is an incredibly useful tool against your opponent. Battle skillsAnalyze (1 SP) – Discover 1 weak points of a foe and reveal HP.Fireball (12 SP) - Deal Fire damage to all foes.Tornado (12 SP) - Deal Wind damage to all foes.Luminescence (14 SP) – Deal Light damage to all foes.Fire Storm (33 SP) – Deal Fire damage to all foes 2 times.Maelstrom (33 SP) – Deal Wind damage to all foes 2 times.Blinding Light (33 SP) – Deal Light damage to all foes 2 times.Support skillsStudy Foe – At the start of battle, discover 1 weak point of each foe.Elemental Attack +50 - Raise the equipped character's elemental attack by 50.Lasting Memory – Status effects are not removed when incapacitated.Mystic Breath – At the end of turn, raise the equipped character’s elemental attack/defense for 2 turns when in the back row.Merchant You can collect hundreds, sometimes thousands, of Leaves from enemies using Collect. Screenshot by Destructoid Last, but certainly not least: Merchant. This job is fantastic if you want to make some money—and no, that’s actually not a joke. Yes, Merchants are capable of dealing damage with their polearms and bows. But that’s not why you pick this class. You pick it for the skill Collect, which steals Leaves from enemies, and the support skill Extra Leaves, which grants more money at the end of battle. This job is one of the best ways to make money in Octopath Traveler 0. Everything else is just a perk. Battle skillsDeadly Thrust – More easily land critical Polearm hits on a foe.Rest (0 SP) – Restore own HP/SP and cure own status ailments.Mystic Shot (18 SP) – Deal Bow damage to all foes and restore SP equal to 2% of damage dealt to the entire front row.Collect (3 SP) – Collect Leaves from a foe.Piercing Thrust (30 SP) – Deal critical Polearm damage to a fow.Arrow of Fortune (35 SP) – Deal great Bow damage and obtain JP based on damage dealt.Donate BP (5 SP) – Grant 1 BP to an ally.Support skillsExtra Leaves – Receive additional leaves at the end of battle. (This effect is not cumulative.)Phys. Def. +50 – Raise the equipped character’s physical defense by 50.Elem. Def. +50 – Raise the equipped character’s elemental defense by 50.Borrow BP – Borrow insufficient BP for Boost from paired back ally. Neither will restore BP next turn.How to change your job in Octopath Traveler 0 Before you can change your character’s job in Octopath Traveler 0, you need to first unlock all of the skills in your first class by spending JP, which you earn in battle. Once you've unlocked all of your skills for your first pick, you’ll be able to master skills or switch jobs to something new. Mastering skills essentially makes them an inventory item called a Mastery, which can then be equipped by another ally. Not every character will be able to use every Mastery, though. Apothecaries, for example, can’t equip Masteries that use bows, since that job only uses axes and tomes. To change jobs in Octopath Traveler 0, head to the menu and scroll down to "Skills." Then choose "Protagonist's Jobs" and use the wheel to select the class you'd like to switch to. Switch jobs in the Protagonist's Jobs menu. Screenshot by Destructoid Even if you have no interest playing as one class, you may still want to consider unlocking it for your protagonist because a skill might still be valuable for your companions. Vivify, for example, is an incredibly powerful skill that allows you to revive fallen allies. You can get it by mastering it through Alfyn, one of your many companions, or by purchasing it from an NPC in Donescu. Both of these options don’t appear until much later in the game, so if you wanted to stick the skill on another teammate earlier in the game, you’re going to have to play as an Apothecary and spend JP to master it. Just be aware that while unlocking a new job doesn’t cost JP, you’ll have to unlock all skills for that job before you can switch classes again. It costs about 2,730 JP to unlock all the skills in a class, so you best get to grinding monster encounters if you want enough to unlock them all. 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There’s nothing more frustrating than a treasure chest you can’t open. In Octopath Traveler 0, you’ll find a ton of Blue Chests almost everywhere you go, but you won’t be able to pry them open and scoop out all their loot until you’ve reached a certain point in the game. And unfortunately for players, you’ll be waiting quite a while to get to this point. To open Blue Chests, you need to have unlocked the Wishvale church, which isn’t until you’ve completed the Kindlers of the Flame Pt. 5 questline and added Laurana to your party as a companion. And even then, you won’t automatically be able to open Blue Chests; you’ll need to upgrade your church to level three using Radiant Cornerstones acquired from defeating Elite Enemies around the map. Two Radiant Cornerstones are needed to raise the church’s level to two, and then you’ll need another four to get it to level three. At church level two, the number of helpers you can have in battle increases to four, and the total capacity raises to seven. You can also house an additional resident at the church. When your church reaches level three, not only will you be able to open Blue Chests, but you can also have nine helpers on reserve at one time. You'll need six Radiant Cornerstones in total. Screenshot by Destructoid I restored the Wishvale church around level 40, though I spent a lot of my time looking for collectibles, like seeds and Skill Masteries, and naturally leveling up in the process. You can expect to unlock the structure around mid-30s if you focus on the Kindlers of the Flame questline. It took me a bit longer than normal to upgrade my church because I had used most of my Radiant Cornerstones to upgrade other structures around Wishvale. Eventually, I was able to redeem an Azure Flamestone at the Sacred Flame Dais in the middle of the town to show the locations of remaining Elite Enemies on the World Map. If you're still struggling to find enough of the stones to raise your church's level, progress through the main story some more. This will naturally unlock new areas for you to explore, including ones that will have Elite Enemies in them. In Octopath Traveler 0, Blue Chests harbor lots of rare rewards, ranging from Skill Masteries, powerful weapons, and useful battle items like Almighty Olives. These items, especially the Masteries and weapons, make searching for Blue Chests well worth the struggle. The post How to open Blue Chests in Octopath Traveler 2 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The dates and launch timings for Season of Divine Intervention in Diablo 4, aka Season 11, have been announced, and a little over a week is left for it to go live. The timings were announced earlier on Dec. 3 by Blizzard when they launched the official trailer. This guide will help you keep track of when the new season goes live so that you can jump in at the earliest. Diablo 4 Season 11 release countdown Titled Season of Divine Intervention, the upcoming season will include plenty of changes and new features. So far, it has been in the testing phase, which is now complete. Season 11 goes live across all platforms on Dec. 11 (Dec. 12 in some regions), pending an update. The following countdown will expire once the new season goes live. [hurrytimer id="1150645"] The countdown is based on the following timings. 8:30pm PST10:30pm CST11:30pm EST4am GMT5am CET Blizzard will be following the usual launch pattern when it comes to seasons. Updated notes have also been released ahead of the launch, which include all the key features of the Season of Divine Intervention. Season 11 will witness players taking a stance against the Lesser Evils. Azomodan will rise from Burning Hells, uniting Belial, Andariel, and Duriel. Your job is to erase the corruption and prevent them from taking over the sanctuary.Ascend through the ranks to gain different rewards.You'll be able to channel Hadriel's celestial power to earn various blessings. Defeat enemies to receive Divine Gifts and bonus rewards.Enjoy a new crafting feature named Sanctification, which will offer you a chance to gain truly divine gear. These items will have superior upgrades that go beyond the limitations and scope of standard gears. With much more in store, Season 11 is shaping up to be a really exciting one. The post Diablo 4 Season 11 Divine Intervention release countdown: Exact date and time appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Money makes the world go ‘round, and the same can be said for Leaves in the land of Orsterra. Whether you’re looking to buy a new sword in Grandport or you want to pay off the local barkeep to improve your reputation, you’ll need plenty of Leaves in Octopath Traveler 0. Luckily, there are a few ways to make quick money in the latest JRPG. You receive Leaves after every battle, and the easiest way to get more cash is to keep battling enemies. You can also sell items at shops or find them in chests, but there are also other ways to increase your rewards or establish a steady income at Wishvale. Here are the best ways to get Leaves in Octopath Traveler 0. Bring your Merchants to all your battles Of all your companions, the Merchants Ludo and Tressa offer the most direct way of getting extra Leaves in battle. Tressa’s Collect skill steals Leaves from a foe, while her support skill Extra Leaves increases the amount of money you receive after combat. Similarly, Ludo’s skill Negotiation causes the target to provide additional experience points and Leaves at the end of battle—but you won’t be able to stack this effect with Tressa's. The top of the screen will show how many Leaves you've collected. Screenshot by Destructoid Between the two, Tressa is my go-to for swiping money from foes. I've gotten thousands of Leaves from a single enemy thanks to the Rippletide merchant, and that's not even counting the money I received at the end of the battle. Some enemies will cough up more than others, but it's worth using the skill in each encounter nonetheless. Thieves can also make you some money, though they won't steal it directly. Both Therion and Heidne have the Steal Mastery, which takes an item from an enemy in combat. These items can then be sold at shops, though you aren't guaranteed to make a significant sum from each item you get. It's not a direct line of cash, but if you're desperate, it's a means worth pursuing. Entreat or contend with NPCs for their high-priced items In Octopath Traveler 0, you’re given a number of Path Actions like Entreat and Contend, where you take items from NPCs. If you want to optimize the amount of money you get in your journey, be sure to speak to everyone you come across and take a quick peek in their inventory. Hover over an item to see whether it would fetch a high price. Screenshot by Destructoid Some item descriptions will say they fetch a “high” price. These are the most valuable items in the game, and you can get a pretty penny for them. You can also purchase items from NPCs, haggle for a lower price, and then turn around and sell them at a shop for a profit. I haven't found great success with this process, and it can be quite lengthy, so I'd stick with items you can get for free. Sell items only at Ludo’s shop Each NPC at Wishvale offers some bonus effect with their Resident Skill. Ludo's Savvy Seller boon marginally raises the selling price of items when you're doing business at the Wishvale shop. If you want to make the most money you can, you should take advantage of this effect and only sell your items at Wishvale. Yes, that means you'll have to constantly travel back to the town. But it's worth it, considering Ludo will hook you up with a 10-percent increase in ***** price. Invite residents with Leaf Gift effects You can view an NPC's Resident Skill if they have an Invite option. Screenshot by Destructoid Some residents offer an effect called Leaf Gift, which regularly provides you with a small amount of cash. These NPCs can be hard to come by, but the following characters all grant this effect: Heidne - Recruited after completing Heidne and the Man-Eating Miser side questGoodwin - Recruited on Shipwreck IslandResponsible Syndicate Member - Valore barBrigand Boss - Cragspear Now, don't get me wrong; the amount they'll give you is only a couple hundred Leaves at a time. But if you stock up on the number of residents with this effect, it can quickly add up. And hey, it's free money! Who doesn't love that? When you get to later parts of Octopath Traveler 0, you'll come across characters who have the Leaf Supply or Patron effect, which are similar to Leaf Gift but offer a much larger amount of Leaves. Former Working Dancer (Leaf Supply) - Sunshade tavernGenerous Noble (Leaf Supply) - Flamesgrace chapelAmbitious Investor (Patron) - Grandport tavernDon't forget to sell old weapons and armor This one might seem like a given, but it's easy to forget about old equipment. When you go to the sell menu in a shop, only the useless junk appears at the top—not your equipment, healing items, or Soulstones. Similarly, the cheaper the item, the further down the list it will appear. And by the time you've reached the late game, your inventory list is sure to be long. Take some time every now and again to switch out all your companions' gear and sell what you won't be using anymore. You'll be surprised at just how much money you can make from cleaning out your closet. The post Best ways to farm Leaves – Octopath Traveler 0 money guide appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The Kindlers of the Flame quest is all about rebuilding Wishvale into the thriving town it once was. A large part of making your town self-sustaining is growing crops so you can harvest your own vegetables. But to do that, you need to find seeds. Like ranch animals, seeds in Octopath Traveler 0 can be found all around Orsterra. They’re typically sold by residents of various villages, but tracking them all down can be tricky if you don’t know where to look. We’ve put together a list of all the seeds you can plant back at the fields in Wishvale so you can have enough ingredients for all the recipes you're planning to cook up next. Table of contentsAll field seeds in Octopath Traveler 0How to plant seeds in Octopath Traveler 0All field seeds in Octopath Traveler 0SeedLocationApple SeedPurchase from Happy Dog in Grandport for 4,400/2,300 Leaves (requires upgraded Sacred Flame Dais).Blueberry SeedEntreat from Cat of Graceful Bearing in Atlasdam (requires upgraded Sacred Flame Dais).Broccoli SeedCollection Point from Girl Waiting for Her Thespian Parents in Theatropolis.Cabbage SeedPurchase from Overly Devout Merchant in Emberglow chapel for 750/380 Leaves.Carrot SeedCollection Point from Whimsical Writer in Cragspear Slums.Embershroom BedCollection Point from Frail Boy in Emberglow.Garlic SeedCollection Point from Sharp-Eyed Boy in Donescu.Grape SeedPurchase from Long-Time Resident in Valore for 750/380 Leaves.Lemon SeedPurchase from Traveling Desert Chef in Sunshade tavern for 3,000/1,500 Leaves.Lettuce SeedPurchase from Marina in Rippletide for 750/380 Leaves.Onion SeedPurchase from Sufrataljah Priest in Sufrataljah chapel for 5,300/2,700 Leaves.Orange SeedPurchase from Former Smuggler in Victors Hollow Arena for 3,500/1,800 Leaves (after Pardis III quest).Paprika SeedCollection Point from Tavern Regular in Valore: Main Boulevard.Potato SeedContend with Gossipy Woman (Danger Lv. 18) in Emberglow: East District.Rice SeedPurchase from Market Patrolman in Sunshade for 3,000/1,500 Leaves.River Bean SeedEntreat from Gertas in Clearbrook.Strawberry SeedEntreat from Kate in Flamesgrace.Tomato SeedReceived during the Kindlers of the Flame questline.Wheat SeedContend with Veggie-Loving Graybeard (Danger Lv. 32) in Shepherd’s Rock.How to plant seeds in Octopath Traveler 0 If you haven't yet completed chapter two of the Kindlers of the Flame questline and added Basil to Wishvale, you won't be able to plant any seeds. Once you have, though, all you need to do is speak to him, choose "Cultivate," and then select the seed bed you'd like to plant seeds in. You can plant more than one of a seed at a time to get multiples of one type of veggie. After you've planted your seeds, speak to Basil again to see their progress. Speak to Basil to see the progress of your harvest. Screenshot by Destructoid To start, you'll only have two seed beds. You can spend Radiant Cornerstones, which you get from defeating Elite Enemies around Orsterra, to upgrade the Fields to four and eventually six seedbeds. Crops grow as you battle, so if you want to speed up their growth, run around in between towns to fight monsters. The post All seeds in Octopath Traveler 0 and where to find them appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

To cook in Octopath Traveler 0, you need ingredients like Milk, Beef, and Eggs. While these items can be found around the world, they don't come in abundance, so you'll want to build up your own ranch to get a steady supply on your own. But before you can have the most prosperous ranch in all of Orsterra, you'll want to buy every animal available in Octopath Traveler 0. There are four animals in the game: chickens, cows, pigs, and sheep. You'll get two chickens when you unlock the ranch in Wishvale, but you'll need to buy the other three types of animals if you want to collect them all. Table of contentsWhere to find all ranch animals in Octopath Traveler 0How to add animals to your ranch in Octopath Traveler 0Where to find all ranch animals in Octopath Traveler 0AnimalYieldsLocationChickenEgg, Chicken MeatReceived as part of the efforts to rebuild Wishvale.CowMeat, MilkPurchase from Disagreeable Merchant in Cragpsear Slums for 4,500/2,300 Leaves.PigPorkPurchase from Sailor Turned Merchant in Rippletide for 3,000/1,500 Leaves.SheepMutton, MilkPurchase from Wise King's Admirer in Shepherds Rock: Castle Square for 7,500/3,800 Leaves.How to add animals to your ranch in Octopath Traveler 0 Before you can expect to collect any eggs or pork, though, you'll need to assign a resident to manage your ranch. To do so, enter the build menu and click on the ranch. Then choose "Housing" and scroll to the characters you'd like to assign to the structure. NPCs like the Hotheaded Rancher from Clearbrook or the Cow-Loving Farmer from Atlasdam increase progress on the ranch when assigned to it, so I recommend choosing them over others. After you've assigned a resident to oversee your ranch, they'll post up in front of a table to the right of the pasture, and a chicken icon will appear over their heads. Speak to them, and a menu will pop up. Select the "Raise" option, and you'll see all six slots where you can add an animal. Until you upgrade your ranch, only the first two slots will be open. The first and second upgrades then unlock the second and third pairs of slots. The yield progress increases with each battle. Screenshot by Destructoid When you have animals assigned to the ranch, you can see how long it will take for that animal to produce items. The ranch system behaves much like the fields where you can grow seeds, and the yield progress increases with every battle, so check in every once in a while when you're in between quests. If you place a Harvest Box somewhere in Wishvale, the items will automatically be stored there whenever they're ready to collect. The post All ranch animals in Octopath Traveler 0 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The Forsaken Hollows DLC is now live in Elden Ring Nightreign, and you'll first have to unlock the new content before you can enjoy it. Fortunately, the process isn't complicated, but it will take a fair amount of time if you're just a beginner. If you have already been playing Nightreign since launch, chances are that you'll automatically meet the prerequisites for unlocking the content. How to start the Forsaken Hollows DLC in Elden Ring Nightreign There are two tasks you must complete to gain access to the contents offered by the DLC. Unlock the two new Nightfarers in the form of Scholar and Undertaker.Unlock the new boss. The first task requires you to defeat two different Nightlord expeditions. The first one has to be Tricephalos, while the second one can be any, as per your preference. Once you complete the two Nightlord expeditions, head to the Small Jar Merchant. You'll find him in the east wing of the Roundtable Hold. Speak with him, and you should be able to unlock the new DLC Nightfarers. Image via FromSoftware Once done, the next task is to begin the new Shifting Earth event titled 'The Great Hollow'. This expedition features the new Balancers boss. Head to the chapel that opens up behind the Small Jar Merchant, and you will get to challenge the new Shifting Earth event. However, be careful since all the post-release update content from The Forsaken Hollows DLC will appear in Deep of Night. This will also be applicable for undertaking all the base game expeditions. That said, the conditions will appear in Deep of Night only if you matchmake with three players who own the DLC. If you already own the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game, you'll automatically receive The Forsaken Hollows DLC at no extra cost. Alternatively, the new DLC is available as a standalone purchase. Ownership is a must if you want to enjoy all the content offered by the latest expansion. The post How to unlock The Forsaken Hollows DLC in Elden Ring Nightreign appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

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