[Octra 0]Complete guide to the fastest joining route for the hidden character Aira! Detailed map of all 5 letter fragments & Simultaneous addition of Olberic / How to avoid irreversible branching without making any mistakes[Octopath Traveler 0]

Ayla, the scholar cat who is a very popular hidden character in Octopath Traveler 0, commonly known as Octora 0, is the strongest class companion with overwhelming ability to deal with small fry using non-attribute general magic and high support performance. We will thoroughly explain the fastest way to add Aira to your team. To join Ayla, you need to collect 5 letter fragments, and the key is to join Olberic at the same time, obtain a ship, and select a specific branch.

This article provides a detailed step-by-step guide. We will cover all the information so that players do not make any mistakes. We will reveal all the ways to make Aira active from the beginning to the end, including the optimal equipment and party composition examples after joining Aira.

1. Thoroughly understand Aira's overwhelming performance and the benefits of being the fastest to join.

Aira is a hidden character in Octra 0, with the unique job of being a scholar cat, and her greatest weapon is an all-over attack centered on non-attribute magic. The battle abilities “Meteor Magic'' and “Comet Magic'' inflict massive damage on all enemies. It is even more powerful when placed in the rear. In addition, multi-stage attacks of this attribute such as “Reciprocating Slap” and “Big Reciprocating Slap” are also powerful. Wipe out the small fry battle. In the support ability, “Wisdom of the Sage” makes it easier to get critical hits when using attribute attacks. “Maximum SP +50 up'' and “Attribute attack +50 up'' will increase your durability for long battles. The special move “Cat Great Magic Altenya” is a non-attribute attack that increases in power when all SP is consumed. It will be your trump card in the boss battle. The voice actor is Yui Ishikawa. Her profile is “Catlin, a mysterious person with profound knowledge.'' Waiting for the arrival of the hero on the island of the wise men.

The benefits of joining Aira as soon as possible are immeasurable. You can join immediately after clearing the main story “The Final Chapter of the Master of Everything”. It can be used from around level 40. If you have Aira, exploring dungeons after the middle stage will be much easier. Achieve unparalleled status in the monster arena and high-difficulty side quests. In particular, non-elemental attacks are effective against enemies with elemental resistance. Contributes to raising the firepower of the entire party. Furthermore, by combining it with Olberik, it becomes possible to break through the damage limit. You can deal 99999 damage repeatedly. By joining quickly, you will be able to stabilize the strategy for the final stage boss such as “Ancestor Dragon Amatsukamino Orochi''. If you miss joining, you will have to wait until New Game+, so be sure to get it on the first playthrough. Aira's status is specialized in magic attacks. Due to its high speed and SP, it is best placed in the rear. During training, priority will be given to learning support abilities for scholar jobs. Unlock special moves at Training Center Grade 2. As an example of a party that takes advantage of this ability, we recommend a composition that specializes in magic firepower, consisting of the main character (scholar) + Ayla + Olberik + Alexia. Details of each ability are as follows.

Full list of battle abilities:

• Round-trip slap (SP21): Deals this damage twice to all enemies.
• Meteor Magic (SP24): Deals heavy non-elemental damage to all enemies.
• Cat Evasion (SP10): Gives self speed up for 2 turns + physical evasion once.
• Cat Support (SP12): Gives attack/evasion up for 2 turns to the entire front/back line.
• Becoming round (SP0): Greatly recovers own HP/SP.
• Big round slap (SP43): Deals this damage to all enemies 3 times.
• Comet Magic (SP36): Deals heavy non-elemental damage to all enemies. Increases power in the rear.

Full list of support abilities:

• Wisdom of the Sage: Elemental attack critical hits occur.
• Increases maximum SP +50.
• Increases attribute attack +50.
• Single magic: Increases the power of a specific magic by singling it out.

If you make full use of these, Aira alone can turn the tide of the battle. In order to maximize the benefits of joining, we will explain the fastest route starting from the next chapter.

2. Complete all required prerequisites for fastest enrollment

The fastest way to join Aira is to advance the main story “The Master of Everything'' to the final chapter. The premise is that you will be building a town of level 6 or above at the same time. First, clear the Queen Orsa side quest to obtain the ship. This occurs with ripple tides. As a reward, you will be able to travel to the sea area. You cannot reach the Island of the Philosophers without a ship. Next, in order to achieve town level 6, we will build a cauldron and a monster arena at bases such as Wish Vale. The cauldron releases animal talk. The demon arena allows you to subjugate the man-eating flowers. Recommended level is 35 or higher. Proceed with the opening party of the main character + Steer + Fen + Kael'thas.

As an additional prerequisite, let's also clear “Torch Chapter 5” in order to join Olberik. The Final Chapter of the One Who Mastered Everything and Chapter 5 of the Sacred Fire will proceed simultaneously. We aim to improve efficiency. It is possible to collect letter fragments during the story. There is a high risk of missing out on 4th or 5th place due to lack of town level. As a preparation, purchase youth stones at Granport (exchange trade items). Strengthen your animal talk. In order to make sure to get the second Blue Stone, make sure to make the right choices in the reconstruction quest. By meeting these conditions, you will be able to join immediately after the chapter ends. The required time can be kept within 1 hour after clearing the main story. If you neglect the premise, you will end up waiting for Aira until the second round. The details will be explored in depth in each chapter. Get the big picture here. To build a city, collect materials from NPCs. Accelerate your progress by logging in every day. Achieving town level 6 will revitalize the town. We will continue to strengthen our shop. This preparation is the foundation of the fastest route.

3. Detailed steps to ensure Olberic joins your team and its importance

Olberic is a must-have companion before joining Aira. Provides “Rumble Thrust” (spear multi-stage 3-5 times) and “Damage Limit Break” (maximum damage 99999). Covers Aira's single-shot high firepower with multiple stages. Excellent compatibility. The condition for joining is after clearing the Final Chapter of Master of Everything + Chapter 5 of the Torch. Start the sub “Encounter with Olberik'' in the northwest house of Shepherd Rock.

Detailed steps:

1. Enter the house northwest of Shepherd Rock. Talk to Noble Ivan.
2. Select “Listen.” Obtain information on Noble Ivan.
3. Move to Shepherd Rock Mountain Trail. Search for the Knight of the Strong Sword (Fake Olberic). Talk to the man near the entrance. Get information.
4. Return to Ivan's house. A battle with fake Olberik will occur. Control the real Olberic. Attacks the weak point sword/spear. After the break, defeat it with Yokoichimonji slash and Gokuki.
5. Clear and join Olberic.

Combat difficulty is medium. Level 40 is recommended. Olberic's abilities are centered around swordsmanship. “Cover secret'' and “Physical attack/defense +50 up'' are excellent. The special move “Strong Sword” deals huge damage to a single target. The importance of adding Olberic before joining Aira is that by breaking the damage limit, Aira's comet magic can be used for 99999 consecutive attacks. A must-have for parties. Efficiency is given top priority when joining at the same time. Shepherd's Rock is accessed by horse-drawn carriage from Wishvale. Don't forget to save beforehand.

4. Guide to all locations and notes to collect all 5 letter fragments

Collecting 5 letter fragments is the first condition for joining Isla. When you get all 5 of them, it will turn into a “secret invitation”. All locations are explained with map images (text-based).

1. Theatpolis Library:

This is the building when Alexia joined. Check the spot where the bookshelf lights up. Obtained at the beginning of the story (The Master of Fame). Please check all bookshelves so you don't miss anything.

2. Reservoir Cave (Reserve Water Cave):

Main Story A blue glowing spot visited by those who light the torch. It's in the southeast blind spot of the cave. Obtained from the treasure chest route branch.

3. Branching of the cauldron release route:

Select “Animal Talk” in the restoration quest. Flatland Atlas Dam Central Square Animals beg. Purchase of Grandport Youth Stone is required.

4. Cat in front of Atlas Dam Bar:

This is after the animal talk is released at the town level 6 torch stand. A noble cat begs. The probability is low, so please try multiple times.

5. Man-eating flower on the back road to Herminia mansion:

Town level 6 monster arena construction. This is after the substory monster capture is completed. Defeat the man-eating flower (one-eater flower) in the Woodland region. Get glitter behind. Flower's weakness is fire and spear.

The 6th addition (at the end of the lower stairs of Uetomi Sand Palace) is a bonus. Five is OK. The order of collection is 1→2→3→4→5. Level 30 or above recommended. Save at each location. Thoroughly explore the shining points. Please use map full disclosure mode to avoid missing out. Fragments are valuable. It cannot be sold.

5. Master the quickest way to get to Philosopher's Island from obtaining a ship.

Philosopher's Island is located in the intricate waters of the southeastern open sea. First, clear the “Queen Orsa” sub with Rippletide. buy a ship After acquiring the ship, you will be able to move around the area.

Access steps:

1. From Rippletide Port, take a boat straight to the southeast.
2. Avoid the maze area by turning clockwise. Avoid the reefs and take the central route.
3. After arriving at the island, use the secret invitation to open the gate.

Recommended level is 35. No naval battles. There are many cat residents on the island. “Anatomy Research” (alternative to the forbidden book) can be obtained by begging. This is the treasure chest “The Secret of Octopus Punching”. This is the blue treasure chest “Angel Saber”. Resident Command: Buy and Happy Best. Advanced training (cream pasta required) by invitation. This route will take you within 10 minutes.

6. Complete reproduction of the Philosopher's Island event and the final step of joining Isla

An event will occur between the books in the back of the island. After presenting the invitation, talk to Isla. Select “Help”. Your membership will be confirmed. During the event, Aira's backstory will be told. The role of the scholar cat becomes clear. No combat. Add party now. After joining, you can get additional rewards by exploring the island. Operation will begin immediately in simultaneous formation with Olberic.

7. Revealing the full story of irreversible branching and perfect workarounds

If you fail in the following branch, you will not be able to obtain the fragment.

1. Torch Restoration: Animal Talk is a required selection.
2. 2nd cyanite: Secure the correct route.
3. Man-Eating Flower Subjugation: Not allowed before the arena is released.
4. No ship available: The island cannot be accessed.
5. Missed fragments: New game + required.

Workaround: Run all subs in parallel. Priority will be given to town level. I use save a lot. I completed the first lap perfectly and have no regrets.

8. Optimal equipment, skill composition, and party examples to make Aira the strongest

Optimal equipment:

• Weapon: Forbidden Book (Flame Grace grumbling old man begging, physical attack +130 attribute attack +390). Alternative: Anatomical Research (Kenjajima Kitten Begging).
• Accessories: Element Booster x 2 (Atlas Dam Michael Begging, Flame Grace Priest, Attribute Attack +100). Mental belt (strengthens elemental defense).
• Armor: Cat cape (physical evasion 3 times).

Skill composition: Sage's Wisdom + Attribute Attack +50 + SP +50 + Single Magic.

Party example: Ayla (rear guard magic) + Olberic (vanguard tank) + Alexia (scholar) + protagonist (assistant).

Training: Special level 3 at the training center. I specialize in magic with nuts. Comet + Artegna will be fired in succession during the boss battle.

With this configuration, you can conquer all contents. Isla is Octra 0's true MVP.