[Octopath Traveler 0 Super Complete Strategy]Thorough explanation of all the essential elements to reach level 50! Complete coverage of obtaining 8 types of sacred treasures, the strongest secrets, party formation, forbidden equipment, and efficiency techniques[Octra 0 early and mid-stage guide]

Octopath Traveler 0 (hereinafter referred to as Octopath 0) is a single-player RPG that features turn-based command battles. In this game, reaching level 50 in the early to mid-game is an important turning point. This is because by gathering the strongest class equipment and allies at this stage and establishing an efficient training cycle, you will be able to smoothly overcome the difficulty spike in the second half.

In this article, we will comprehensively explain all the elements that will make your game progress much easier if you clear them all by level 50, with detailed reasoning, step-by-step procedures, alternatives, precautions, and actual combat examples. Let's start the real strategy now.

1. Early stage optimization: solidify the foundation with initial settings and job/technique selection

In the early stages of Octora 0, the customization of the main character will determine the strength of the entire party. First, make the correct choice on the character makeup screen. In terms of status, choose a balanced type that emphasizes physical attack power and defense. This is because the enemies in the early stages are mostly physical and have few attribute attacks. Next, prioritize accessories for the first item you bring. Specifically, we recommend the Spirit Wristband (Physical Attack +10%) and the Promised String Decoration (Attribute Attack +10%). These are combat-ready and have sale value even in the later stages.

The best choice for the main character's initial job is to choose a merchant. The reason lies in the battle ability called Lucky Arrow. This technique deals massive damage to a single enemy with a bow, while also gaining 20% ​​of the damage dealt as JP. It is expensive, consuming 35 SP, but if you turn it into a secret after the middle stage and give it to other characters, and combine it with Fen's post-battle recovery secret, you can use it infinitely every battle. As a result, you will be able to earn JP faster and learn the secrets of all jobs faster. On the other hand, swordsmen have high individual firepower in the early stages, but are inferior in the long term due to the risk of being hit by weapons.

For the first technique (the technique you learned), select the secret of removing the pillar. With only 6 SP consumption, it lowers physical attack and defense for a single enemy for 2 turns (8 turns at MAX boost), dramatically improving damage efficiency in boss battles. This is because the secret of double attack is heavy at SP22, and the healing prayer can be substituted with an item. This technique is treated as a select ability and can be obtained later, but it is a limited selection in the early stages, so you can't miss it. As an example of an actual battle, if you use it against Chapter 1 Boss Corporal Tristan, you can repeatedly attack the whole body while the debuff continues, reducing the number of turns by 2.

After making these choices, immediately move from Valore to Ember Glow and ask for early equipment. Obtain the Exorcism Sword (Physical Attack +68, Evasion +17, Rarely Attack Down) and Iron Armor (Physical Defense +50) from the Torch Knight who came from the Garrison in Shiatopolis. If you repeatedly load the title from the save point, you can definitely get it within 10 minutes. The history of Orustella (Attack +65) will also be rerolled at the same time as the strong man studying in the library. This more than doubles the initial firepower.

2. List of secrets to learn on a priority basis and how to use them

Secret will be unlocked after all abilities are acquired and can be given to other characters. The key is to take advantage of this and prioritize. Polarize all the secrets below by level 50.

1. Parry (from Viator): Nullifies 3 physical attacks. Become invincible during the boss physical phase, and everyone must become secret. When used in conjunction with the stance of flowing water, it will cause a series of counter attacks.
2. Lucky Arrow (merchant): 20% JP return. When combined with Fen's post-battle recovery secret, it becomes infinite JP.
3. The secret of counterattack (training): 50% counterattack when receiving physical damage. It is a highly powerful and stable source of firepower.
4. Investigate (Alexia): Immediately expose weaknesses. Accelerate your break in a long game.
5. The secret to healing: Increases HP/SP recovery amount. Prevents SP depletion.
6. Quick Break (Kelsus): High action speed and shield specialization with 3 attacks.

The learning procedure is to earn JP with Lucky Arrows and repeat job changes. Gokui is achieved after all battle abilities are unlocked. As a battle example, a parry party will ignore the boss of Chapter 2 physically and clear it 1.5 times faster by concentrating on attributes. Please note that secrets are limited to one character per character, so if you prioritize incorrectly, you will regret it.

3. Recommended companions and party formation that must be added by level 50

The membership conditions for companions are complicated, but the following will be given priority. Reime is the strongest with multiple poison attacks + parrying.

• Viator (immediately after auto-joining): Physical top, parry source.
• Alexia (Emberglow): A weakness hunter.
• Kael'thas (joined early): Specialized for high speed 3 attack break.
• Hite (Bow Skill, Sand Diver Secret): Specializes in obstruction.
• Tresa (Rare encounter rate increases by maxing favorability): Improves begging efficiency.
• Rayme (early defeat): Multi-stage + poison, unrivaled single firepower.

Recommended party (before level 50): The vanguard is the protagonist (merchant/bow JP earner), Viator (parry tank), Kael'thas (break), and Rayme (firepower). The rear guard is Alexia (investigation), Hite (obstruction), and Tresa (BP passer). The battle flow is from investigation to break, and from continuous lucky arrows to total annihilation.

As an example of the joining procedure, Rayme is effective in poison and can be defeated quickly. Tresa's likeability is repeated begging.

4. Gather essential equipment and accessories to increase your firepower

Attribute enhancement is life. The required equipment is as follows.

• Element Booster: Attribute +100. Prioritize blue treasure chests.
• Stardust Hat: Significantly increases attributes.
• Elemental Light Armor: Attribute with speed.
• Castle charm: Leaf UP (money measure).
• Illegal Ring: Critical UP.

To obtain it, collect it after releasing the blue treasure chest. Possible with Church Grade 3 (6 Shining Stones). Check your position on the torch stand.

5. Forbidden series and routes to obtain high-performance weapons

Forbidden equipment has the same performance as a veteran. Obtain it by begging/purchasing.

• Forbidden Great Bow (Victor Hollow, Legendary Old Man, Begging): Attack 350, perfect for bows.
• Forbidden Book (Flame Grace): Attribute attack is 390.
• Others: dagger, spear, fan, shield. Please note the disadvantages (speed reduction, etc.), but the bow is perfect for lucky arrows.

The master class is Sufratarja Greatbow 192. Reroll is required.

6. Items and techniques that dramatically streamline exploration and development

• Encounter halved (Ripple Tight Kirigakure Sando boss): Exploration will be shortened.
• Keep 6 Shining Stones: Unlock blue treasure chest (in EXP/JP booster).
• Low probability begging (seed type): Auto save resemara.
• Level up: 150% multiplier with EXP booster + happiness brooch. Wipe out 2 turns (from BP passer to all). We will utilize the training center.

7. Complete guide to obtaining the strongest weapon “8 types of sacred treasures”

Kojima Tower of Heroic Spirits. A quest will occur after joining Viator. Each key collection is as follows.

• Dagger key: On the ground of the serpent's lair.
• Sword Key: Automatically joins Viator.
• Ax Key: Buy Victor Hollow.
• etc. All 8 types have excellent performance (Thunder Sword: Attack 380 + 1 time). Boss Lv60 is recommended, but level 50+ Sacred Treasure is evenly matched.

8. Summary: Final checklist for reaching level 50

1. Early stage: Obtain merchant + pillar removal + exorcism sword.
2. Secret: Prioritize Parrying/Lucky Arrow.
3. Party: Viator/Reime has joined.
4. Equipment: Forbidden bow + attribute accessories.
5. Efficiency: All blue treasure chests are collected, encounters are halved.
6. Sacred Treasure: Clear all key collection towers.

This will stabilize level 50. Follow this guide and enjoy an unparalleled journey.