[Octopath Travelers 0 Early Stage Strategy]Don't miss out! Complete guide to the detailed performance and step-by-step acquisition route of the 11 most powerful equipment

In the early stages of Octopath Travelers 0, commonly known as Octora 0, the key to victory is to collect powerful equipment while running around the vast continent. In this game, the main character's field command “Begging'' and searching for treasure chests provide a chance to obtain strong equipment even at low levels, but the challenge is begging with a low success rate and breaking through high-risk areas.

In this article, we will carefully select and introduce 11 powerful equipment that you should not miss, focusing on areas that are accessible from the start of the game. By having these equipment, you can overwhelm mid-stage bosses even around level 10 and have an efficient adventure.

The selection criteria is limited to those that are available only in the early stages and have outstanding performance. Specifically, we will cover everything from the secrets of improving experience point efficiency to the pinnacle weapons of physical and attribute attacks, to strengthen the entire party. The acquisition route will be explained step by step based on the map image, and it will also cover recommended points for rerolling and escape tips. The recommended level is around 12-15 on average, but it is possible to clear it at level 8 depending on advance preparation. A party that has all the equipment will be invincible, wiping out small fry battles and repeatedly breaking during boss battles. Let's get started by following the route.

1. Crag Spear: The secret to increasing experience points and the starting point of heavy defensive equipment

Early in the game, when you arrive at Cragspea, your first priority should be around the statue in the central square. By obtaining the “secret to increasing experience points” here, you will be able to dramatically increase your level from now on. This secret can be set to the “Invite” command and will greatly increase the amount of experience points gained by the summoned companions. Specifically, you can earn 1.5 times more experience points than normal, so you can strengthen your party in a short time. The best character to equip this item is the main character who has a merchant job, and it can also be used to earn JP.

How to get it is simple. Use “Begging” on the “Retired Soldier Captain” standing in the square. The success rate is low at about 3%, and the relationship will deteriorate after 5 failures, so save at a nearby save point (in front of the church) and reload repeatedly. The reprocessing time is about 30 seconds per session, so you can definitely get it in 10 to 20 minutes. You can also ask for the “Grand Helm” (head armor: physical defense +89) from the same soldier, providing the highest level of head protection in the early stages. This helm is equipped on tank swordsmen and hunters to increase their physical durability. It is a pure enhanced type without the disadvantage of reduced accuracy.

Furthermore, you can also aim for the “Great Sword” (Sword: Physical Attack +65, Speed ​​+4) from the “soldier guarding the castle” in the same area, but its priority is second only to Gokui and Helm. You can also obtain the “Famous Family Shield'' (Shield: Physical Defense +58, Personal Defense +58, Speed ​​+31) from treasure chests when exploring the entire Cragspear, and it is an excellent prototype for the Mename Shield described later. This will strengthen both physical and elemental resistance and speed, solidifying the foundation for breaking through the plains. As a point of caution, if you try to improve the relationship by “asking” before begging, the success rate will slightly increase, but if there is a shortage of leaves in the early stages, priority should be given to rerolling. Clearing this area will raise your party's average level by 2-3, so don't ignore it.

Starting at Crags Pier, choose a route heading west. Gain experience points while defeating enemies with a danger level of 20 or lower, and instantly set up your equipment to prepare for the next high-difficulty area. With this equipment group, the damage taken from subsequent failed attempts will be halved, improving safety.

2. West Shiatopolis Plains: A firepower revolution that guarantees a first-mover victory with the secret of surprise attacks

The West Syatopolis Plain, which heads west from Cragspear, is an extremely dangerous area with a danger level of 39, but the value of obtaining the “Surprise Secret'' from the treasure chest is immeasurable. This secret is set in an attack ability, and has the effect of increasing its power the earlier the order of action at the start of the turn. Ideal for speed-specialized characters (dancers and thieves) who take the initiative, and increases the damage before the break by 1.5 to 2 times. It especially shines in boss battles, eliminating early struggles.

The route details are as follows. Don't go straight from the plain entrance, take advantage of the left branch to minimize enemy contact. Utilize the auto save point and immediately select “escape” when a battle occurs (success rate of 80% or more). The goal is the shiny treasure chest in the center back, and it takes 5-10 minutes. The recommended formation is to equip the vanguard of swordsmen with a grand helm and activate the speed buff “Cufflinks of Agility” (obtained from Priest Cragspear). The enemies are mainly wolf-type, and their weak points are spears and axes, so be sure to check them out in advance. Set it up immediately after getting it and check its power in a test battle.

The strength of this secret is its high versatility, making it an excellent compatibility with the Platinum Sword. If you secure first place in the action order for the boss in the second half, you will be able to completely destroy the shield by yourself. There is “Assassination Secret” as an alternative, but since it is expensive to purchase, I prioritize Plains. It is necessary to level up when breaking through the plains, so immediately after obtaining the secret, hunt surrounding enemies and combine it with the experience value increase secret. In this way, the firepower base is completed.

3. Frame Grace Snow Road: Unrivaled SP and attributes with a scarred cane and a forbidden book

Head north to Frame Grace and break through the snowy road (danger level 30). In the treasure chest at the bottom left of the entrance, there is a “scarred staff'' (cane: maximum SP +20, physical defense +35, attribute defense +35), which prevents SP depletion for magicians. Recommended for equipping scholars Alexia and Cyrus, allowing them to fire consecutive spells and improving the overall attack turnover rate. The cane's resistance buff is effective against physical enemies, making it an excellent general-purpose defense.

For the snowy road route, choose a straight path with all escapes as priority, and reach the treasure chest within 3 minutes. The enemy has many ice attribute weaknesses, so prepare for fire magic. Next, get the “Forbidden Book” (Book: attribute attack power +390) by “begging” to the old man next to the bar in town. This is the strongest attribute in the early stages and has the power of a veteran weapon. The success rate is 3%, so rerolling is required. If you recruit the same old man, he will learn “ultimate magic” (maximum non-elemental damage to all enemies 3 times), which will revolutionize boss milling. Recruitment is a permanent ability that can be executed immediately after begging and does not consume SP.

A magic party is completed with these 3-piece set. Assign the forbidden book to Cyrus and the staff to the protagonist, the scholar, and use ultimate magic as overall firepower. If the disadvantage is that the book has a drop in accuracy, compensate for it with speed accessories. Frame Grace has a lot of saves, so the risk is low. With this enhancement, the 39 danger level of Atlas Dam Plain will become more realistic.

4. Atlas Dam Plain: Complete the impregnable defense with Grand Vest

Atlas Dam Plains east of Frame Grace is once again at risk level 39, but “Grand Vest” (body armor: physical defense 90, attribute defense 102) is waiting in the treasure chest on the left branch. It has the highest overall defense power in the early stages and guarantees the tank's HP continuation. Equip it to swordsmen and priests to withstand all boss attacks. The high elemental defense sticks to the elemental boss.

Breakthrough tips are as follows. Take the lead with surprise attack secret + speed buff and memorize the escape route (Left of entrance → Lower branch → Treasure chest). Recommended for level 13 or higher, giving priority to breaks during battle. After obtaining it, you can double the durability by replacing the equipment. We will also collect the Bleeding Resistance Stone from the Plains East Treasure Chest and take measures against abnormal conditions.

5. Atlas Dam City: Elder Circlet and Prophylactic Secret Attribute/Resistance Revolution

Clear the plains and head to Atlas Dam city. Beg for the “Elder Circlet” (Attribute Attack +55, Attribute Defense +77, Physical Defense +41) from the “Unreasonable Boy” in the central plaza. It boosts the firepower of magic attackers and also provides defense. There is also a low probability that you can obtain the “Forbidden Secret Technique” (physical attack +390, number of actions +1) from the lower right house “Madam”.

Obtain “The Secret of Preventive Medicine” (disables 3 status downs) from “Boy” on the 2nd floor of the Royal Academy. Ignores boss debuffs and achieves stable battles. Please also consider expensive attribute weapons from the shop in front of the Royal Academy. The attribute party is now complete.

6. Atlasdam Castle: Physical pinnacle of power belt, platinum sword, and name shield

There is a treasure chest on the left side of the castle, “Power Belt'' (Physical Attack +50). Swordsman is required and damage will be increased by 1.5 times. Entrance “Loyal Guard” Request “Platinum Sword” (Physical Attack 166, Attribute Attack 92), the strongest hybrid sword. The boy on the right is “Shield of a Famous Family'' (Physical Defense 58, Property Defense 58, Speed ​​31).

I will secure it all at reroll. Please take advantage of the castle entrance and exit save.

7. How to use these equipment and smoothly transition to the middle stage

An example of party formation with 11 selections is as follows. The main characters are a scholar (forbidden book + staff), a swordsman (platinum + grand vest + power belt), and a magic assistant (elder + secret). A break chain will put you in an unrivaled state. Next we will head to Victor Hollow.

8. Summary: Dominate the early stages of Octora 0 with this route

By equipping yourself with these equipments, you will have zero struggles in the early stages. It will take about 8-12 hours to complete, and will make your subsequent adventures much easier. Practice now.