[Octopath Travelers 0]Golden rules for early stage strategy! Complete coverage of the top three elements and the fastest route to avoid missing[Octra 0 Efficiency Lap]

Octopath Travelers 0, also known as Octopath 0, is the latest RPG from Square Enix. The player himself becomes the main character and weaves an epic story of reconstruction and revenge set on the continent of Orstella. The game's beautiful pixel art and deep turn-based battle system are its biggest attractions, and the choices you make in the early stages will greatly affect the difficulty level later on. In particular, training efficiency and securing items from the beginning to the middle of the game will determine the success or failure of difficult boss battles and side content capture.

In this article, we will thoroughly explain three essential elements that should never be overlooked in the early stages, based on the latest environment immediately after release. Specifically, you need to receive benefits at the bar, obtain the “secret to stealing'' at Cragspear, and obtain the “secret to increasing experience points gained.'' By arranging these items early, you can more than double your level-up speed and dramatically improve your battle turnover rate. In addition, we will provide a step-by-step detailed explanation of the priority progression of the Torchbearer story, the route to gather friends, and how to collect related equipment. Even beginners can use it as a complete guide to proceed as quickly as possible without hesitation.

1. Immediately after starting the game: Immediately receive bar benefits to boost SP, JP, and attack power

The first action you should take in the early stages of Octora 0 is to visit the bar after clearing the prologue. Speak to the bartender at the Wishvale Tavern (near your home) and select “Receive Rewards”. If you forget to receive this benefit, it will be fatal, SP management will be a pain, and job development will be significantly delayed.

Bonus details and detailed effects

The three main benefits are: These can be equipped to all characters as select abilities, and will overwhelmingly stabilize early battles.

Benefit name	Effect details	Points to use in the early stages
SP consumption reduction abilities	Reduced SP consumption of battle abilities by 10-20%	You can repeatedly perform all-out attacks and recovery techniques that tend to deplete SP. Achieves almost infinite rotation when used in combination with grape juice.
The secret to increasing your JP acquisition	Increases the amount of JP obtained when winning a battle by 20%	Job changes and sub-ability acquisition will be accelerated. It is possible to reach Lv5 of all jobs by Torch Chapter 2.
triple attack	Activate single attack 3 times in a row (SP15)	Shield cutting becomes faster. Make the most of the damage bonus after the break and kill the small fry battle in 1 turn.

Equipping these will make the battle against the prologue boss “Vigilante Captain Freed” much easier. Freed's shield is weak against swords and axes, so a triple attack will instantly break it and earn a large amount of break bonus experience points. After receiving the benefit, immediately set it in the main character's select ability slot.

Detailed steps for receiving the procedure

1. After starting NEW GAME, create a hero (we strongly recommend the optimal selection described below).
2. Clear the prologue (about 10 minutes until victory over Father Freed).
3. Go straight to Wishvale Tavern. Select bartender → “Receive benefits”.
4. If you can't talk to him while the quest is in progress, advance through Torch Chapter 1 one step and then visit again.

Please note that you may temporarily become unable to talk to the bar bartender during certain quests (for example, during Chapter 1 of Wealth). In that case, please do not stop the progress and continue the Torch Story in parallel. If you head to Cragspear without receiving the benefits, the risk of being wiped out due to SP running out is extremely high.

This step alone will improve the initial training pace by more than 1.5 times. Next, we move on to the Cragspear Express route, which makes the most of its benefits.

2. Priority reaching Cragspear: Confirm item recovery with the secret of stealing

After securing your benefits, take the West Valore Forest Road from the west exit of Valore Boulevard and head straight to Crags Pier. This route can be reached within two battles, and the recommended level is 5-7. The enemies along the way are mainly weak to bows and axes, so it's ideal after joining Fen. “The Secret of Stealing'' secures 100% of event boss drops and completely frees the protagonist from the bondage of thieves.

Detailed map explanation of the route

• Start: Wishvale → Valore Boulevard (southeast)
  • Treasure box on the way: Sword of exorcism (Physical attack +20, dark attribute). Perfect for a swordsman protagonist.
• Valore Boulevard West → West Valore Forest Road
  • Enemies: Wild animals (Lv4-6). You can wipe out one turn with a triple attack.
  • Detour treasure chest: Primordial dagger (dagger +90, speed +15). Significantly strengthens thief firepower.
• Forest road exit → Arrive at Crag Spear (about 5 minutes)

After arriving at Cragspear, use the “steal” command on the NPC (merchant-like male) in front of the city center square. Success rate is 100% with reputation value 9. The effect is “Guaranteed item acquisition when stealing is successful'', and you can definitely get the secret of the blade of revenge from the difficult boss “Playwright Argust''. An alternative method is “The Art of Robber Prince Ebel” after clearing Chapter 3 of Fame, but it is overwhelmingly advantageous to obtain it in the early stages.

Long-term benefits of the secret to stealing

• Securing items: You can steal nuts (HP/SP + nuts) as much as you like. Strengthens the entire party.
• Improved money strategy: Steal leaves from enemies and update your equipment instantly.
• Job flexibility: The main character can be changed back to a swordsman and used as a dedicated attacker.

Without this secret, you will miss out on powerful equipment in the boss of Chapter 2 of the Torch, and you will definitely have a hard time in the second half. Don't forget to select the equipment immediately after getting it.

3. The secret to increasing experience points earned in the same city: Double the leveling speed and enter the middle stage

While staying at Cragspear, collect the second secret, “The secret to increasing experience points gained.'' Execute “beg” or “steal” from the central plaza NPC (traveler style). Since the success rate is 53% with a reputation value of 16, increase your reputation (+1 to 2 per battle) by fighting small fish around the area. The effect is combat EXP +25%, which exceeds +50% when used in combination with grape juice (EXP +25%).

Renown details to get

method	earned fame	Time required
West Valore forest road loop	+2~3/war	3 minutes
NPC conversation in Cragspear town	+1/person	1 minute
Combat using grape juice	+bonus	2x efficiency

Obtained instantly after reaching Renown 16. Applicable to all parties with equipment. When used at West Valore Forest Road (highest efficiency spot), the time to reach Lv10 will be shortened by 30 minutes.

Quantitative comparison of effects (starting at Lv5)

situation	1 battle EXP	10 races total
usually	150	1500
secret equipment	188	1880
+grape juice	225	2250

This allows you to quickly enter areas with a high recommended level (such as Sunshade). Catlin encounter rate will also increase, and you can aim for additional EXP 1000/body.

4. Optimal overall route in the early stages: Prioritize the torch + join all allies to explode your strength

After securing the three elements, proceed as follows. In parallel, those who light the torch will be able to obtain materials automatically by releasing fields and ranches.

Step-by-step progression chart

1. Clear the prologue → Receive benefits (5 minutes)
2. Valore → Joins Fen (bow axe, recovery aid)
3. Crag Spear round trip (Secure 2 secrets, 15 minutes)
4. Torch Chapter 1: Rippletide → Join Tresa (merchant, gold JP earner)
5. Fame Chapter 1: Theatopolis → Join Alexia (scholar, multi-attribute)
6. Power Chapter 1: Ember Glow → Join Viator (Priest, Endurance)
7. Wealth Chapter 1: Herminia mansion → Delitia joins (hunter, area firepower)
8. Torch Chapter 2: Release the field → Infinite production of grape juice

Break response will be perfect with all 8 friends. Party examples: Vanguard (protagonist swordsman, Kel'zas, Fen), rear guard (Tressa, Delitia, Alexia, Viator, Steer).

5. Additional essential tips: Perfect reinforcement through initial selection, leveling up, and collecting equipment

Optimal initial settings for the main character

• Technique taught: The secret to removing pillars (SP6, physical attack/defense down 2-8 turns). The weak boss is the strongest.
• What I learned through training: The secret of counterattack (50% counterattack from physical bullets). It becomes automatic firepower.
• Favorite dish: Beef dishes (Physical attack +5%, HP/SP +10%).
• What to bring: Seal key (for joining).

Level-up sacred place: Nishi Valore Morimichi

The enemy appearance rate is high, and the JP efficiency is outstanding. Using grape juice (produced by Tavern Fen) will increase EXP +50% for 1 battle. Please actively aim for Catlin (rare, EXP 1000).

Early stage divine equipment list

Equipment name	place	effect
sword of exorcism	valore treasure chest	Physical attack +20, darkness
primitive dagger	West Valore Northeast	Dagger +90, speed +15
laurel staff	valore dancer	Magic attack +52

Please actively secure NPC equipment by begging/stealing. The success rate will increase by prioritizing influence “fame”.

6. Dealing with high-difficulty bosses: Practical example of using 3 elements

Famous Chapter 1 Boss “Entourage (Vanguard/Rearguard)”: Triple to sharpen the shield, steal to secure the nuts, EXP secret for an immediate rematch. Wealth Chapter 1 “Black Clothes” can be conquered using the same strategy.

Torch Chapter 2 Boss: Reach Lv12 with EXP+ and win easily.

7. Preparation for mid-game transition: town build and secret release

The training center will be unlocked when you clear Chapter 3 of the Torch. After learning all battle abilities, perform Gokui (JP consumption). Strengthen your secret to stealing and make it permanent equipment.

Wishvale restoration will automate fields (large quantities of grapes) and farms (products).

8. Summary: Immediately secure the 3 elements to make Octora 0 unrivaled in the early stages

In the early stages of Octopath Travelers 0, the key to success is to prioritize three things: bar benefits, the secret to stealing, and the secret to increasing the experience points gained. This will double the combat efficiency, double the training speed, and achieve 100% item acquisition, making the story progression much more comfortable. If you miss it, the risk of getting stuck due to lack of level will be extremely high, so please make sure to complete Cragspear Express immediately after the prologue. It is quite possible to reach mid-level Lv20 by gathering friends and using the torch in parallel. If you follow this guide, you can enjoy over 100 hours of stress-free training. We sincerely support your adventures!