[Octopath Travelers 0]Complete guide to trade items! Early acquisition of veteran equipment through secret trading A carefully selected list of recommended trade items and party strengthening techniques[Octra 0 Strategy]

In Octopath Travelers 0 (hereinafter referred to as Octopath 0), the trade goods system is an important element indispensable for strengthening your party. By making good use of this system, you will be able to obtain powerful select abilities and battle-tested equipment, allowing you to conduct stable battles from the beginning to the end. In particular, if you understand the secret trading gimmick, you can quickly obtain high-performance equipment that is difficult to obtain through normal routes.

In this article, we will thoroughly explain the trade goods mechanism of Wishvale Store, recommended trade goods for each town, and tips for managing funds. We will explain everything in detail with actual effects and usage examples, so please use it as a reference.

1. Complete elucidation of the trading goods system and backroom transactions

Octora 0's trade goods are a special group of items that are randomly displayed at the Wishvale store. The ban will be unlocked after clearing Torchbearer Chapter 3, and by obtaining information on “trade items” from specific NPCs in each town, that town's trade items will be added to the store. As you upgrade your store, the inventory slots will increase (Grade I: 10 slots, II: 15 slots, III: 20 slots), and you will also be able to use the instant update function (2000 leaves), greatly improving efficiency. Updates will occur automatically each time you win a battle, but you can also save them by pressing the △ button.

Secret transactions are the core of this system, and are activated when an NPC with the resident ability “Secret Transactions” moves to Wishvale Store. Then, rare items such as battle-tested equipment and expensive spirit stones will be displayed at twice the normal price. For example, the battle-tested shield (+132 physical defense, 200 HP/SP8 recovery after action, -88 evasion) is only available as a secret transaction, and will dramatically improve your durability during the final boss fight. The golden rule is to immediately remove the resident after purchasing it, as using it regularly will deplete your funds. The main places to obtain underground trade residents are “Port Town Black Marketers” in Grandport Street Street and “Grumpy Old Woman” in Belcane, and they can be scouted at the end of the story. If you secure these items early, you can prepare veteran equipment from the mid-game and increase the firepower and durability of your entire party.

If you take advantage of this mechanism, you can strengthen your equipment without waiting for the normal NPC acquisition route, and it will be especially useful in attribute-specialized parties and formations centered on physical attackers. Use the field command “Listen” to collect information on trade items and raise your store to Grade III.

2. Optimal operation techniques for backroom transaction resident scouting and wishvale stores

Scouting the secret trade residents is the key to capturing trade goods. Look for people with powerful “backroom deals” around Grandport and Belcane, and prepare them with favorite foods such as bean salad and entice them to migrate. After immigrating, if you place it in a shop, secret trade items will be added immediately, and you can get divine items such as Soul Grave (Spear: Physical Attack +121, Attribute Attack +252) and Blessing Crest (Physical Defense +100, Attribute Defense +100). It is effective to prioritize these residents with high strength and secure multiple units and use them in rotation.

When operating the Wishvale store, first of all, hurry up to upgrade. In conjunction with production facilities (fields/ranches), we will proceed with financial measures in parallel. For example, if you place a “former boss sheep” with the Sheep King ability, you can automatically exchange freshly cut wool for cash, providing a stable supply of funds to purchase trade items. The trick is to keep restocking and persevering until you get the item you want, but to avoid running out of funds, keep it within 5,000 leaves at a time. With this operation, you can widen the difference in equipment from the beginning to the middle, and easily overcome quests and bosses.

3. Must-have trade items in the early stages: Solidify your foundation with general-purpose support and attribute enhancement

Early trade goods lay the foundation for your party. From Shiatopolis, you can obtain the secret to kick in the vitals (SP31, large non-elemental physical damage to a single enemy + shield reduction) and the secret to return magic power (SP recovery for 1% of damage dealt), which will dramatically improve SP management. If you equip this to a magician, you will be able to continue firing spells inexhaustibly in long-term battles.

Rippletide's Tuna Bushi and Shoulder Substitute Secret (SP6, dying damage replacement) are ideal for tank roles, and if used in conjunction with Pirate's Longbow (Physical Attack +181, Critical +77), the firepower of the vanguard will be stabilized. Ember Glow's elemental heavy armor (physical defense +90, elemental attack +42, elemental defense +116) and the secret to strengthening special attacks (increasing power at weak points) are essential for elemental attackers, and should be assigned to a firepower role such as Alexia. Aim for the Mental Belt (Attack +65, Def +50) at the same time, and use it to counter the early boss “Corporal Tristan.” If you collect these, you will be able to clear the middle dungeon at around level 20.

4. Mid-game star trade item: Firepower explosion with the secret of Clearbrook Cragspear

When you enter the middle stage, Clearbrook's rampage secret (SP45, random 5-8 non-attribute physical attacks) shines. Since it hits multiple times depending on the weapon selection, it can both reduce shields and damage, and when combined with the secret of attribute proficiency (increasing attribute attack power), Alexia's firepower will be doubled. Super recovery jam is also useful for late stage operations.

Crag Spear's Intimidation Secret (SP12, all enemies' physical attack/physical defense down for 2 turns) and Boost Strengthening Secret (damage increase when boosted) are standard debuffs and firepower increases, and can be combined with Enhance Spear (Physical Attack +208, Attribute Attack +186) to strengthen your physical party. Combined with Plum, which recovers all SP, it is effective against the boss “Thief Messala”. These secrets are specialized for breaking, allowing you to quickly clear mid-game quests.

5. Essential materials and accessories for Sunshade, Shepherd Rock, and Flame Grace

Sunshade's Curse Return Collar (converts minus equipment to positive) is the top priority as a substitute for the late stage boss reward, and increases durability as a Curse Return Collar. Assassin Chakram (physical attack +138, attribute attack +126, evasion +72) is also excellent.

Shepard Rock's ultimate power secret (power increased by consuming double physical SP) is perfect for the Mysterious Arrow rotation, and you should prepare the Magical Curved Sword (Physical Attack +176, Elemental Attack +140) and Fur Coat (Physical Defense +112, Elemental Defense +112). Flame Grace's silver ingot (town build decoration) and Happy Vest (physical defense +170, elemental defense +170, abnormal status resistance) balance production efficiency and durability, and Trinity Sword (physical attack +222, speed +100) allows you to build a speed-specialized party.

6. Endgame/Victor Hollow/Dniesk/Sfratalja permanent enhancement items

The secret of Victor Hollow's Thousand Spears (SP30, 5-10 random spears, strongest shield sharpening) is the spear attacker's trump card, and should be used in conjunction with Master's Great Bow (Physical Attack +192, Critical +85, Rare Poison) and Sniper Bracelet (Accuracy +50).

Doniesk's secret to permanent physical increase (physical attack/physical defense permanent increase) and bloody ax (physical attack +297, speed +91) are essential for physical specialization, and Sufratarja's gold ingot is essential as a final decoration. You can also aim for Platinum Vest (Physical Defense +140, Elemental Defense +154) here.

7. Complete route to obtain Belkain's ultimate weapon-class trade goods and veteran equipment

Belcane completes the magic party with the Adamant Bow (elemental attack power +88 increase), permanent element increase secret, magic compensation secret (magic firepower increase), and meteorite rod (physical attack +98, attribute attack +216). If you obtain a battle-tested shield through a secret transaction and combine it with NPC route equipment such as a battle-tested sword (400 physical attack, +150 critical hit), you will achieve unbeatable durability and firepower.

8. Fund management techniques and summary for trade goods masters

Money management is the biggest enemy of trade goods. Avoid purchasing everything, and carefully select items that match the party job (for example, prioritize Clearbrook for physical). We aim to earn 100,000 reefs a day by trading wool for cash and traveling around remote islands in the open sea. Please use secret transactions as a supplement and ensure that they are canceled immediately after purchase.

In summary, trade goods are the ultimate tool to accelerate your strategy in Octra 0. By acquiring veteran equipment early through backroom deals and customizing your party with the secrets of each town, you can conquer any difficult content. Follow this guide and enjoy an unparalleled adventure. Complete your story of revenge and restoration with trade goods on your side.