Octora 0 trial version master guide: Thorough guide to completely obtain the overwhelmingly strongest equipment and strong characters by carrying over the product version

The trial version of Octopath Traveler 0, commonly known as Octra 0, is a valuable opportunity to provide players with a tremendous advantage before the release of the retail version. This trial version allows up to 3 hours of real-time play. Save data can be carried over to the product version as is. Transferable elements include levels, equipment, possessions, and even the membership status of companion characters. By making the most of the trial version, you can start the product version in an unrivaled state.

Of particular note is the city “Thiatopolis”, which can be accessed during the free movement phase of the trial version. This town is the most important base for the trial version. You can collect powerful equipment and characters as soon as you arrive. Taking the wrong route will waste your time. There is a risk of exceeding the 3 hour limit and losing the handover opportunity. In this guide, we will thoroughly conquer the trial version. We will comprehensively explain how to best use save and load and how to use it in actual combat in the product version. Write everything using official names and expressions. Provide reliable information.

1. Complete understanding of the basic rules and carryover elements of the Octra 0 trial version

The Octra 0 trial version is a preparatory tool for the release date of the product version on December 4, 2025 (early morning on December 5 for the Steam version). Play time is 3 hours measured in real time. Save data can be carried over to the retail version from the title screen. The transfer targets are as follows.

• Get the main character's character makeup data (appearance, job selection).
• The current level and experience points will be inherited.
• All equipment and items you own will be carried over.
• Saves the joined companion characters and their levels and skills.
• Accumulation of fame and leaves (currency) will also be carried over.

To maximize these, we minimize story progression. Execute the efficiency recovery route immediately after transitioning to free movement. Clear the tutorial battle immediately after starting the trial version. From Wishvale village, proceed towards Valore. Avoid unnecessary battles and exploration. The recommended main character job is a scholar or a priest. This is because you can utilize your magical firepower early.

Understanding the negotiation system is key. Use the field commands “Beg'', “Purchase'', and “Solicit'' on NPCs. You will receive items and characters depending on your success rate. The success rate is fixed for each NPC. If the probability is high (over 90%), it will be executed immediately. There is a low probability (around 3%) that you will repeatedly load the title after saving at a save point. “Relationship improvement” at the bar consumes 1000 leaves each time, which is inefficient. It is not used in the trial version and uses the reroll method. Use save points at the town entrance or auto save. Load once and try again within seconds. This technique will give you a 3% success rate in 10-20 minutes.

Enemies in the early stages of the product version are mainly around Lv.10-20. It is possible to do more than 1000 damage with the trial version recovery equipment. As a preparation, secure at least 10 HP/SP recovery items. I try to buy bargains and cheap ones. This allows you to safely defeat battle-evolving NPCs.

2. Trial version top priority route: reach Theatopolis and establish base within 1 hour

We will optimize the process from the start of the trial version to reaching Theatpolis. Rush through the tutorial at the starting point, Wishvale Village. Go straight southeast on Valore Boulevard. Ignore small enemies along the way in auto battle. Reduces battle time. Estimated arrival time is 20-30 minutes. Xiatopolis is a city in the Flatlands region. There is a low-risk adjacent area called Syatopolis Plain. Save immediately at the entrance. Check the overall map.

The structure of the city is centered around Zhongtun, the library, and the entrance to the Grand Theater. There are a lot of NPCs. The shop has a weapons shop and a tool shop. You can pre-purchase Laurel staff and recovery items. Collection is a priority as it will be unlocked after obtaining additional weapon information. The substory “Meeting Alexia” occurs here. Recommended level 6 will reward you with joining Alexia and increasing your reputation. Collect letter fragments and sheet music as field items in the city. Secure the Poison Curing Herb from the treasure chest.

Details of the efficiency route are as follows.

1. After saving at the entrance, ask the soldier guarding the entrance. (Obtain equipment described later)
2. Go straight to Zhongtun. I will ask the torch knight who came from the garrison.
3. Move to the library. A strong man who studies and a priest who loves reading are dealt with in sequence.
4. Scout Alexia.
5. Avoid the Scholar of Interest.

All collection will be completed within one hour using this route. You will be able to level up and do additional exploration in the remaining 2 hours. The product version allows you to start at Lv.15. Orbit the enemy on the plains. It is also effective to accumulate experience points.

3. Basic firepower in the early stages: Make sure to get Silver Ax & Large Helm from the entrance soldier

Immediately after arriving at Shiatopolis, your first target is the “soldier guarding the entrance.” An NPC with a reputation value of 8. The command “beg” success rate is 98%, 48%, and 18%. Get the Kabuto-wari secret in 98% of the time the first time. Then get the Silver Ax at 48%. Get the large helm at the final 18%. Dramatically enhance your physical firepower with the ax and helmet set.

The performance of Silver Ax is that it greatly increases physical attack as an ax weapon. Hit the enemy in the beginning with a normal attack. Large Helm is head armor with high physical defense. Supports physical endurance. After obtaining it, equip it to the main character or swordsman job. It becomes possible to instantly kill plains small fry. 18% is guaranteed for 5-10 minutes on save load. If it fails, reset the soldier position with title road.

When using the product version, this set is combined with Valore Morimichi's treasure chest “Deceiving Dagger” (speed +20). A speed specialized attacker is completed. Prevent the enemy from taking the lead. Maximize break damage. The support technique “Stap” (single dagger damage) is also excellent. Increases the turnover rate of the entire party.

One thing to keep in mind is that your relationship will not deteriorate due to failure in begging. You can try again. Prioritize high probability to save time. After confirming the acquisition, you will be transferred to Zhongtun.

4. The strongest physical trump card: Steal 3% of the Exorcism Sword & Iron Armor from the Torch Knight

Next, target Zhongtundi “Torch Knight from Garrison”. The success rate of begging is extremely low at 3%. The rewards are exceptional. Get the exorcism sword (sword: physical attack +68, evasion +17, rare attack down) and iron armor (body armor: physical defense +50) at the same time. Deals 1000 damage to Lv.20 enemies with normal sword attacks. By reducing the attribute attack, magical enemy countermeasures become perfect.

To obtain it, it takes 30 seconds from the entrance save to the knight position. A 3% reroll will succeed in 20-30 minutes. Avoid bar improvements. Load repeatedly. Iron armor has 7 times the armor value of rubber armor. A tank is required.

In the product version, the Exorcism Sword is equipped to the physical attacker. Equip iron armor as a shield. Endurance becomes infinite in plains boss battles. Damage increases by 1.5 times. Support skills are also powerful. Party firepower will be increased.

With this equipment, you will be ready to easily win scholar battles.

5. Magical Musou Key: History of Orustella, Double Bash, Silver Divine Decoration & Laurel Staff Complete Set

Obtain the history of Orsterra (Book: Greatly increases magic attack power, guaranteed to hit all low SP scholars) and Double Bash from the “Strong Man Who Study'' in the library area. The success rate is 3%, 100%, 3%. Next, obtain the Silver Divine Ornament (Accessory: Increases multiple stats, Arms Shop 900) and Laurel Staff (Cane: Physical Attack 24, Attribute Attack 52) from the “Priest Who Loves Reading''.

Orstella is a great match for Alexia. Attribute attack will be strengthened. Laurel can be obtained by purchasing for 3800 (after additional information) or by begging. The silver divine ornament is Ste Tasho. A magical character is required. The entire set reaches 1333 magic damage.

Reroll is 15 minutes/set using library save. In the product version, the protagonist is a scholar and performs all-out attacks. Instantly kills the boss' weak point Break. Durability becomes perfect when combined with fur robe (defense +64).

6. Absolute champion of all attacks: Alexia joining and full strengthening guide

The sub-strike “Encounter with Alexia'' will occur in Theatopolis. (In Chapter 1 of Master of Fame) Join only through conversation. Has lightning and darkness magic. Orstella + Laurel + Silver will explode the firepower.

It will be strengthened immediately after joining. Lv up is done by going around the plains. Obtain additional benefits by defeating battle-enabled scholars. Dissolve the early boss of the product version with an all-out attack.

7. Avoiding fatal mistakes and increasing time efficiency: The secret of dangerous NPCs and save loads

Absolutely no talking is allowed for level 60 scholars. (Immediate battle defeat) Battle Scholar will be defeated with Alexia preparation. Save load is recommended title. Bar improvement will be abolished. Always have recovery items on hand.

8. Summary: Achieving a perfect start to the product version by collecting 9 selections

The nine recoveries are Silver Axe, Large Helm, Sword of Exorcism, Iron Armor, History of Orsterra, Double Bash, Laurel Staff, Silver Divine Ornament, and Alexia + Scholar. This will establish an early advantage. We promise you that the product version will be unrivaled if you adhere to the 3-hour deadline. I sincerely hope that everyone gets off to a great start.