[Octopath Travelers 0]Mid-game Musou Roadmap! Immediately achieve over level 30 by acquiring all of Atlasdam Flame Grace's strongest equipment, developing Bourgeois Catlin at lightning speed, unlocking all trades, and becoming aware of polar intentions.

The middle phase of Octopath Travelers 0 is a turning point where free movement begins in earnest and a vast field is opened all at once. If you do not collect and train appropriate equipment at this timing, you will be forced to struggle in the more difficult content in the second half.

This guide assumes that you will be in the situation immediately after clearing chapters 1 to 3 from the prologue, and will thoroughly explain the optimal route for the middle stage (approximately reaching levels 20 to 30). Specifically, we will prioritize collecting the strongest equipment available in high-risk areas such as Atlas Dam and Flame Grace, and explosively strengthen our military power by efficiently circulating around using Bourgeois Catlin. In addition, we will simultaneously reduce the number of encounters by half, unlock the secrets of the training center, and fully unlock trading NPCs to maximize search efficiency. If you follow these steps systematically, you will be able to overcome mid-game bosses with an overwhelming advantage in just a few hours of play.

1. Build an overall picture of mid-game strategy and an iron-clad basic strategy

The sign of entering the middle stage is the complete release of free exploration mode. At this point, you will have access to almost all field maps, and Kel'zas' “increase escape success rate'' skill will show its true value. The core of the basic strategy is “equipment-first reinforcement.” This is because mid-game bosses have walls of attribute resistance and physical firepower that cannot be covered by leveling up alone. First, aim for Atlas Dam west of Shiatopolis and secure the power belt (physical attack power +50) and elemental equipment (elemental attack +100). Next, obtain the Forbidden Book (Attribute Attack +390) from Flame Grace via Ember Grove. This completes both physics and attributes.

When exploring, please be prepared to “collect treasure chests while running away.” In areas with a danger level of 30 or higher, avoid unnecessary battles, place Kael'thas in the lead, and immediately escape. Prioritize treasure chests, and experience points come later. If you proceed with the reconstruction edition in parallel and raise the church level to 20 or higher, the blue treasure chest described below will be unlocked. Don't forget to trade, search for additional NPCs in each town to increase the number of items, and accumulate funds to over 100,000 leaves. This will ensure that equipment purchases are not delayed.

Furthermore, optimize the timing of joining. After clearing Chapter 1, Tresa will join you, and her business negotiation skills will improve your capital efficiency. After Chapter 3, Saoirse and Deltia will join the battle, and their continuous firepower will increase dramatically. Therion (The Master of Everything, Chapter 2), Ludo (The One Who Lights the Torch, Chapter 3), and Laura (Chapter 5) can also be secured during the middle stage. An example of a formation that takes advantage of these is to place Alexia (specializing in firepower) and Kael'zas (escape/physical support) in the vanguard, and Deltia (multiple attacks) and Therion (stealing support) in the rear. If you use Ludo to support your experience points, your backup members will grow naturally.

The key to this strategy is “simultaneous multilateral development.” Don't focus on a single task, but repeat the cycle of collecting equipment, training, unlocking trade, and proceeding with reconstruction in one cycle a day. As a result, your total strength will more than double when you reach level 25. If you are a beginner, start by opening your map to full visibility, turning on the danger indicator, and getting into the habit of taking notes on your route. This approach completely avoids mid-game stagnation.

2. Complete acquisition route and performance analysis of Atlas Dam super powerful equipment

Atlas Dam is the top priority area in the mid-game, located to the west of Theatpolis, and will solidify your physical and attribute base at once. The access route is to go straight west from the Shiatopolis exit and go through a forest with a danger level of 25. Take advantage of Kael'thas' escape and immediately retreat when you encounter an enemy while searching for treasure chests. The main equipment is as follows.

First, Power Belt: A versatile accessory with physical attack power +50 and defense +30. You can get it from the hidden treasure chest in the center of Atlas Dam, and defeat the goblin hordes (weak points: spear/fire) along the way. Next are the Element Belt (Fire attribute attack +100), Aqua Belt (Water +100), Wind Belt (Wind +100), Thunder Belt (Lightning +100), Light Belt (Light +100), and Dark Belt (Darkness +100). These are distributed in 7 small treasure chests around Atlas Dam, and if you collect all of them, your attribute firepower will increase by 150% on average. Piratina Sword (physical attack +166, critical rate +20%) is dropped by defeating the spirit guardian (weakness: sword/light) in front of the boss room. Combat Tips: Get a preemptive break with Alexia's firepower, and earn JP from Tresa's business negotiations.

The effects of wearing these equipment are tremendous. For example, if you equip the main character's swordsman job with a power belt and a piratina sword, a single normal attack will do more than 2000 damage. The attribute belt nearly doubles the power of extra large magic in magician jobs. After obtaining it, you can purchase nuts through trade to further improve your status. Please note that it lacks durability, so please use silver armor (trade item). By clearing this area, your mid-game physical strength will be completed. The time required is about 1 hour, and the total reward is equivalent to 150,000 leaves.

3. Detailed guide to acquire all the ultimate equipment around Flame Grace

Flame Grace, accessed from Ember Grove East, is a sacred place specializing in attributes. Proceed through the lava zone with a danger level of 28 and aim for the central altar. The main power is the Forbidden Book (attribute attack +390, all attribute damage +25%). After breaking the altar boss “Flame Guardian Beast” (weakness: water/spear) with Saoirse equipped with a water attribute belt, destroy it instantly with Deltia consecutive attacks. After obtaining it, the rotation rate of attribute magic will increase dramatically.

There are 5 types of peripheral equipment, including Elfric Scripture (attribute +200, SP consumption -20%) and Flame Robe (fire resistance +50, attribute +150). Collect them one by one from the hidden passage in Higashimamori, and the enemy guarding each treasure chest is around level 22, so you can easily carry the Piratina Sword. Performance analysis: With this forbidden equipment, the extra large flame does 5000 damage individually and over 9000 damage overall. Elfric's Holy Scripture stabilizes SP management and improves circulation efficiency by 30%. Through trade cooperation, you can additionally purchase “Flame Spirit Stone” from the NPC in the Flame Grace Center Right House. Now you can lay the foundation for the ultimate attribute.

Route details: Ember Grove East Street → Lava Bridge (frequently used for escape) → Flame Grace entrance → Altar branch (left: 3 treasure chests, right: boss). In addition to equipment, clear rewards include 80,000 leaves and 1 book of polar will knowledge. As a countermeasure against resistance, please carry 10 water attribute herbs. Conquering this area will completely change the elemental boss battle.

4. The most efficient way to use Bourgeois Catlin orbit and the Forbidden Greatbow

Bourgeois Catlin, who appears in the forest east of Victor Hollow, is a divine enemy for mid-level training. Appearance rate is 15%, equivalent to level 26. You can stably obtain 7800 experience points + 120,000 leaves using the negotiation command. Battle procedure: Break the opening Tresa business negotiation, secure items by stealing Therion, and kill in one turn with Alexia's overall firepower. The route is clockwise from the forest entrance, and you will need to obtain the Forbidden Great Bow (350 attack power, -10% action speed) from the old man with a winning streak (top right of Victor Hollow Inn).

The true value of the Forbidden Greatbow is double the encounter rate. Offset the disadvantages with Ludo's speed buff and reach level 30 in 1 hour. Result example: 50,000 experience points/time, JP1500. Formation: Front guard Alexia Kelzas, rear guard Tresa Deltia. I'll add Macy to SP management. Note: If you fail to escape, it will be reset immediately. In this round, all character levels will be synchronized and JP30000 can be accumulated.

5. Encounter reduction procedure and search efficiency revolution technique

The encounter will be halved by defeating the mountain path boss (danger level 33) between Ripple Tide and Shepard Rock. Route: Rippletide entrance → mountain path branch (left: be careful of traps) → boss “Rock Giant” (weakness: spear/water). After the break, use Piratina Sword repeatedly to defeat him for 3 turns. After release, the search speed will be 1.8 times faster and the treasure chest collection time will be halved.

How to use: Revisit Atlas Dam in a half-reduced field and collect all treasure chests. Shortening trade routes will improve capital turnover. When used in combination, you can add Lucky Arrow (Merchant Avi) laps and earn a lot of JP.

6. Explanation of all steps for building a training center and raising awareness of reserve members

Build a training center in Wishvale and unlock it by clearing Chapter 3 of “The One Who Lights the Torch.” Back-up training: 1000 experience points are automatically given per day, and ability selection can be equipped with polar awareness. Steps: Join Ludo → Church level 25 → Construction. The firepower is 1.5x when you learn special moves (such as Heaven and Earth Slash Gokui). Backup formation: Macy (recovery), Viator (charge). This will improve your party turnover rate and make you unrivaled in the mid-game.

7. Complete list of additional NPCs for trade items and super acceleration manual for city development

Full list of trade release NPCs:

• Rippletide: Near the entrance (adds HP grapes)
• Ember Grove: East side (adds spirit stone)
• Flame Grace: Center right house (adds flame equipment)
• Sunshade: Right side house (adds speed nuts)
• Crag Spear: Lower left (adds defensive accessory)
• Clear Brook: Village front (adds money items)
• Shepherd's Rock: Near the fountain (adds attribute book)
• Victor Hollow: Upper right of the inn (adds large bow related information)

Ask each NPC and purchase items to add items and reach 200,000 yen in funds. Acceleration of development: 20% discount on store prices in parallel with reconstruction. This will give you an unlimited supply of equipment.

8. Practice and summary of optimal mid-game team formation: Reach the top with the trinity of recovery, equipment, and training

Optimal formation: Alexia (firepower), Kel'zas (support), Deltia (multiple attacks), Therion (steal), Ludo (experience), Tresa (funds), Saoirse (attribute), Laura (support). Take turns and make full use of it.

Summary: As the reconstruction progresses, the blue treasure chest (church level 30 is opened, super rare equipment), all the equipment is taken, Catlin goes around, trade is fully open, and training secrets make the middle game perfect. With level 30, funds of 500,000, and JP of 50,000, there is plenty of room in the second half. By strictly following this roadmap, your party will be invincible. Please continue to play to further strengthen it.