Octora 0 early level raising revolution! Complete guide to the fastest spots and rare monsters on Valore West Highway and Atlas Dam Plains

Octopath Travelers 0, commonly known as Octora 0, is a full-fledged RPG featuring turn-based command battles and a break system. In this game, it is extremely important to level up efficiently from around level 10 immediately after clearing the prologue. This is because the level difference in the early stages is directly connected to the boss battles and the high difficulty content of “The One Who Masters Everything” in the second half. There are many players who are stuck in the story due to lack of level, but in this article we will thoroughly explain the two major spots: Valore West Road (also known as West Valore Forest Road, danger level 23-35) in the Woodland region and Atlas Dam Plains (danger level 39-41) in the Flatland region. By hunting the rare monsters “Catlin” and “Bourgeois Catlin” in these areas, you can gain 10 to 30 times more experience points than in normal battles in a short time. You can get about 1200 experience points, 150 job points, and 3000 leaves by defeating Catlin once, and Bourgeois Catlin boasts exceptional efficiency with over 2400 experience points.

If you follow this guide, you'll be able to get your entire party up to level 20-25 in just a few hours after releasing Wish Veil. It covers detailed steps for beginners to advanced players, based on controlling the order of actions through speed adjustment, optimal use of boost points (BP) and skill points (SP), and tactics for breaking weak points. In addition, we will fully cover the routes to obtain early equipment, alternative spots, and bonuses linked to town builds. It is possible to have an overwhelming advantage in the early stages of Octra 0.

1. The importance of raising the level at the beginning and establishing a basic policy

Octora 0's combat system is based on attacking the enemy's weak points, chipping away at their shields, and inflicting massive damage in a broken state. When the level is low, the shield durability cannot keep up and the risk of annihilation increases rapidly. In particular, a level of 20 or higher is recommended for the battle against Pardis III in Chapter 1 of “The Master of Everything'', and there are many cases where players get completely stuck due to lack of level when progressing through Chapter 1 of Torch, Wealth, Power, and Fame in parallel.

Therefore, I will summarize the basic policy for raising the level in the early stages into three points. First, utilize speed adjustments and BP passers to rotate combat at high speed. Second, prioritize the sure defeat of rare monsters. Third, prevent overkill with safe break tactics. Having these things in place will double your efficiency.

First, consider the basic composition of your party. Place the character with high speed as the fastest, then place Steer, who plays the role of BP passer, immediately after that, and then place Alexia. The ideal move is to pass BP in this order and activate high-magnification magic the fastest. When a weak point is unknown, use Alexia's “Inspect” at maximum boost to instantly reveal the weak point. The enemies on Valore West Road are mainly weak to lightning and darkness, and Alexia's large electric shock magic and large darkness magic will pierce them outstandingly.

In addition, equip all characters with the support ability “Acquired JP Up” and use Grape Juice (Acquired EXP +25%, lasts for 20 turns) to attack all characters immediately after the start of battle. Food can be produced by Fen at Valore's tavern. This will increase the experience points per normal battle by 50% and dramatically improve the turnover rate.

2. Detailed steps for optimal party formation and speed adjustment

The key to maximizing efficiency is speed regulation. Fixed the order of action of the fastest characters (e.g. after equipping Fen and the main character with speed) and transfers Steer's BP passer “BP sharing” to Alexia. Alexia unleashes a great spell at maximum boost (boost level 3), wiping out all enemies. If you establish this loop, you can end the battle in one turn.

The recommended parties are as follows.

• Fastest: Fen (ax weakness compatible, random multi-stage ability)
• 2nd speed: Steer (BP passer)
• 3rd fastest: Alexia (scholar, great magic)
• 4th: Macy (axe physical firepower, overkill prevention)

The route to obtain speed equipment is as follows.

• Win the “Old Grimoire” (Speed ​​+18, Attribute Attack +23) at the Shiatopolis Library.
• Beg for Hayate's Clothes (Speed ​​+22, Physical Defense +24) on Valore Boulevard.
• Use Ember Glow to ask for a “Spirit Scarf” (recovers HP/SP after taking an action).

Repeat fine-tuning of the equipment to match the speed values. For example, set the speed of the fastest character to 140 or higher, set Steer to 139, and set Alexia to 138. Conduct a battle test on Valore Boulevard to determine the order of action. When the weak point is broken, physical damage will be high, so use random multi-stage attacks to finish it off without wasting anything.

As an alternative formation, after joining Tresa (clearing Chapter 1 of Master of Wealth), you can increase the amount of leaves obtained by increasing the amount obtained and accelerate the purchase of equipment. Make effective use of physical attacks outside of weak points after the break.

3. Valore West Road access and area strategy

The Valore West Road leads west from the woodland town of Valore. Pass through Valore Boulevard southeast of Wishvale and enter the forest road from the west exit. The danger level is around 35, but it is possible to challenge it at the recommended level 12 or higher. The enemy's weaknesses are likely to be lightning and darkness, so Alexia will be very useful.

The list of enemies in the area is as follows.

• Basic enemy: Lightning/Dark weakness, medium HP.
• Ax Weak Enemies: Macy Fenn deals with this.
• Appearance rate: Approximately 2-3% (Approximately once every 30-40 battles).

The battle procedure is as follows.

1. Immediately after an encounter, when the weak point is unknown, Alexia's “Inspect” will be boosted to the maximum.
2. Supply maximum BP to Alexia with BP Passer and break with Great Electric Shock/Great Darkness Magic.
3. After the break, Fen's multi-stage attack will overkill.
4. After every battle, we will recover and replenish items (revival medicine, plums).

You can get the “Deceiving Dagger” (48 physical attack, 20 speed) as a treasure chest. Perfect for speed adjustment. Since the encounter rate is high, go around with emphasis on rotation.

4. Catlin’s characteristics and reliable subjugation techniques

Catlin is a rare monster limited to Valore West Road, with HP 5, extremely high evasion, and magic attacks that are sure to hit. Experience points are 1200, JP150, and Leaf 3000, which is exceptional. The escape rate is over 50%, so immediate response to encounters is vital.

The subjugation steps are as follows.

1. After confirming the encounter, immediately perform Steer BP Passer.
2. Destroy the shield with Alexia's maximum boost magic (weak points: sword, dagger, axe, staff).
3. Avoid physical mistakes and accumulate 1 damage each mainly using magic.
4. Create a Catlyn statue in Town Build with the drop “Cat's Whiskers” (EXP/Leaf Bonus).

Equip “Sniper's Earrings” (accuracy +10, purchased by Theatopolis) as an evasion measure. It can be defeated even at low levels. One body will increase the level by 1-2.

5. Accessing Atlas Dam Plains and conquering high-difficulty areas

Atlas Dam Plains is located deep in the West Syatopolis Plains of the Flatland region. After conquering Valore, challenge at level 20 or higher. The enemy's firepower is high at 400-500, so recovery is essential.

The access route is as follows.

• Go west of the Shiatopolis Plain → West Shiatopolis Plain → Atlas Dam Plain.
• Equipment check: Grand Vest (high physical defense), Elder Circlet (defense +77).

Enemies have many weak points such as swords, daggers, axes, and canes, making them easy to attack with magic. Focus on breaks and aim for a one-turn kill. “Forbidden Fan” (Physical Attack +390) can be obtained from the treasure chest.

6. Detailed analysis and defeat strategy of Bourgeois Catlin

Bourgeois Catlin is extremely rare and is limited to Atlas Dam Plains, with high HP, high defense, and over 2400 experience points. It is difficult to escape, but the encounter rate is low. Its weak points are swords, daggers, axes, and staffs, and magic is effective.

The strategy steps are as follows.

1. When you encounter it, immediately check its weak points by clicking “Inspect”.
2. BP Passer → Sharpen the shield with maximum boost magic.
3. Reduce HP with multi-stage physics.
4. Use Ludo's “Business Negotiation” (half-amount reward for escape) for insurance.

Use the surefire skills “Critical Arrow” and “Adhesive Thread” to counter high evasion. One unit is more efficient than 34 regular battles.

7. Final checklist and additional efficiency tips

Here's a checklist for success:

• Speed ​​order: Fastest → Steer → Alexia.
• Establish a BP/magic loop.
• Always have the maximum boost to “investigate”.
• We will recover after the war, check equipment, and replenish items (grapes and plums).
• Fully equipped with “Acquired JP Up”.

Tips are as follows.

• Break through high level areas using the zero encounter method.
• Earn EXP bonuses on town builds.
• Always use grape juice.
• The area in front of Flame Grace is also valid as an alternative spot.

8. Summary: Achieve the fastest leveling in the early to mid stages with 2 major spots

area	Features	rare monster
Valore West Road	Strongest in the early stages, all weaknesses are easy to fight	Catlin (about 1200 EXP)
atlas dam plain	Main force in the midfield, high firepower but extremely efficient.	Bourgeois Catlin (EXP over 2400)

Missing these will be a big loss. If you prepare well and make sure to defeat Catlin, your level will skyrocket. Advance Octra 0's journey as quickly as possible and aim for the top.