Welcome to NGB and our Octopath Traveler 0 Helpers Guide! In Octopath Traveler 0, you can enlist townspeople to support you in battle using Path Actions such as Hire, Impress, and Recruit. Each Helper brings unique skills, strengths, and limited-use abilities that can turn the tide in tough encounters. This guide breaks down how Helpers work, where to find them, and detailed stats for every recruitable resident so you can build the strongest support team possible.
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Octopath Traveler 0 Helpers Guide (Overview & Mechanics)
Enlist the town’s residents as helpers by using the Path Actions Hire, Impress, and Recruit. Once enlisted, they will assist you in battle. When summoned, Helpers act after your character performs an action, providing damage, healing, or support effects. Each Helper has a limited number of uses—once those are depleted, you’ll need to recruit them again.
Helpers Overview (Locations, Skills, & Uses)
The Helpers Overview section provides a quick breakdown of every recruitable Helper in Octopath Traveler 0, including where to find them, their danger level, and unique battle skills. Use this chart to quickly compare Helpers and choose the best support options for your current region and party needs.
Flatlands Region Helpers
| Danger Level | Helper | Location | Skill |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | Burly Scholar | Theatropolis | Powerful Slam – Deal massive tome damage to a foe |
| – | Glum-Looking Man | Amphitheatre: Entrance | Acting Lessons – Raise Speed of an ally for 3 turns |
| – | Knight Ardante from the Garrison | Theatropolis | Avoid Danger – Raise Evasion of an ally for 3 turns |
| – | Merchant from Valore | Theatropolis | Poison Dust – Gain a chance to inflict poison on a foe for 3 turns |
| – | Merchant Who Caters to Theatregoers | Theatropolis | First Aid – Greatly restore HP of an ally |
| – | Novel-Reading Librarian | Theatropolis | Mindrot – Lower Elem. Atk. of a foe for 3 turns |
| – | Old Man Who Wants to See a Cheerful Play | Theatropolis | Sanguine Dust – Gain a chance to inflict bleeding on a foe for 3 turns |
| – | Soldier Guarding Entrance | Theatropolis | Stab – Deal dagger damage to a foe |
| – | Theatre Receptionist | Amphitheatre: Entrance | Please Observe Silence – Lower Evasion of a foe for 3 turns |
| – | Wealthy Theatre Patron | Amphitheatre: Entrance | Splendor of the Wealthy – Deal light damage to a foe |
| 9 | Acerbic Scholar | Theatropolis | Strike – Deal great tome damage to all foes |
| 9 | Vigilant Merchant | Theatropolis | Tradewinds – Deal wind damage to a foe |
| 13 | Grounded Aristocrat | Amphitheatre: Entrance | Noble Service – Restore HP of the entire front row or entire back row |
| 60 | Master of Books | Theatropolis | Triple Beat – Deal great tome damage to a foe 3 times |
Frostlands Region Helpers
| Danger Level | Helper | Location | Skill |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | Hero-Extolling Minstrel | Emberglow | Verse of Incantation – Raise Elem. Atk. of an ally for 3 turns |
| – | Man Distrustful of Laboratory | Emberglow: East District | Acquire Target – Raise Accuracy of an ally for 3 turns |
| – | Man Who Elucidates History | Emberglow: East District | Uncritical Eye – Lower Crit of a foe for 3 turns |
| – | Man Who Knows the Dangers of Snow | Emberglow: East District | Light Bash – Deal staff damage to a foe |
| – | Terrorized Scarlet Wing | Emberglow | Armor Corrosive – Lower Phys. Def. of a foe for 3 turns |
| – | Traveler from Theatropolis | Emberglow | Inspiriting Plum – Restore SP of an ally |
| – | Woman Knowledgeable of Valore | Emberglow | Spirit Corrosive – Lower Elem. Def. of a foe for 3 turns |
| 7 | Woman Suspicious of Mansion | Emberglow | Sleeping Dust – Gain a chance to inflict sleep on a foe for 3 turns |
| 9 | Scarlet Wing Admirer | Emberglow | Scarlet Wing Salute – Raise Crit of an ally for 6 turns |
| 9 | Stern Scarlet Wing | Emberglow | Darkest Night – Deal dark damage to a foe |
| 13 | Girl’s Caretaker | Emberglow | First Aid – Greatly restore HP of an ally |
| 18 | Gossipy Woman | Emberglow: East District | Special Stew – Restore HP of the entire front row or entire back row |
| 23 | Woman Who is Stern to Strangers | Emberglow: East District | Fetter – Lower Speed of a foe for 3 turns |
| 33 | Faithful Scarlet Wing | Emberglow | Pierce – Deal polearm damage to a foe |
| 60 | Tottering Old Man | Emberglow: East District | Starshower – Deal great bow damage to all foes 4 times |
Woodlands Region Helpers
| Danger Level | Helper | Location | Skill |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | Anxious Mother | Valore | Inspiriting Plum – Restore SP of an ally |
| – | Anxious Priest | Valore: Main Boulevard | Pummel – Deal staff damage to a foe 2 times |
| – | Cragspear Merchant | Valore | Holy Light – Deal light damage to a foe |
| – | Fierce-Looking Man | Valore | Amputation – Deal axe damage to a foe |
| – | Grandiloquent Man | Valore: Main Boulevard | Soothing Whisper – Restore HP of the entire front row or entire back row |
| – | Hollow-Eyed Woman | Valore: Main Boulevard | Wildfire – Deal fire damage to a foe |
| – | Long-Time Resident | Valore | First Aid – Greatly restore HP of an ally |
| – | Powder Seller | Valore: Main Boulevard | Shackle Foe – Lower Phys. Atk. of a foe for 3 turns |
| – | Tavern Regular | Valore: Main Boulevard | Thunderbird – Deal lightning damage to a foe |
| – | Taviani’s Stepdaughter | Valore | Moonlight Waltz – Deal dark damage to a foe. Song skill. |
| – | Valore Mayor | Valore | Bash – Deal great staff damage to a foe |
| 5 | Main Street Bartender | Valore: Main Boulevard | Refreshment – Grant HP regeneration to an ally for 3 turns |
| 7 | Man with Sorrowful Eyes | Valore: Main Boulevard | Fatal Shot – Deal bow damage to a foe |
| 7 | Woman of Faith | Valore: Main Boulevard | Icicle – Deal ice damage to a foe |
| 18 | Good-Natured Youth | Valore | Fortify Critical – Raise Crit. of the entire front row or entire back row for 3 turns |
| 28 | Veteran Hunter | Valore: Main Boulevard | Sweeping Sturdy Shot – Deal great bow damage to all foes |
| 60 | Great Architect | Valore: Main Boulevard | Double Cutdown – Deal great axe damage to all foes 2 times |
Detailed Octopath Traveler 0 Helpers Breakdown
The Detailed Helpers Breakdown offers an in-depth look at each Helper in Octopath Traveler 0, including exact locations, Path Action requirements, enemy encounters, vulnerabilities, strengths, skill effects, and uses. Use this section to understand each Helper’s full capabilities and decide which recruits are most valuable for your party and progression.
Flatlands Region Helpers
Acerbic Scholar – Helper Details
- Location: Flatlands Region – Theatropolis (Library)
- Path Action: Impress
- Danger Level: 9
- Vulnerabilities: Sword, Dagger, Axe, Fan, Ice, Dark
- Strength: 3
- Skill: Strike – Deal great tome damage to all foes
- Uses: 2/2
Burly Scholar – Helper Details
- Location: Flatlands Region – Theatropolis (Library)
- Path Action: Recruit
- Strength: 6
- Skill: Powerful Slam – Deal massive tome damage to a foe
- Uses: 2/2
Glum-Looking Man – Helper Details
- Location: Flatlands Region – Amphitheatre: Entrance (Near front desk)
- Path Action: Hire
- Strength: 2
- Skill: Acting Lessons – Raise Speed of an ally for 3 turns
- Uses: 3/3
- Standard Price: 170 leaves
- Haggled Price: 120 leaves
Grounded Aristocrat – Helper Details
- Location: Flatlands Region – Amphitheatre: Entrance (Second floor)
- Path Action: Impress
- Danger Level: 13
- Enemy Group: Grounded Aristocrat + 2 Guards
- Vulnerabilities:
- Grounded Aristocrat – Polearm, Bow, Staff, Light
- Guards – Sword, Axe, Tome, Wind
- Strength: 2
- Skill: Noble Service – Restore HP of the entire front row or entire back row
Knight Ardante from the Garrison – Helper Details
- Location: Flatlands Region – Theatropolis (South of Amphitheatre)
- Path Action: Recruit
- Strength: 2
- Skill: Avoid Danger – Raise Evasion of an ally for 3 turns
- Uses: 4/4
Master of Books – Helper Details
- Location: Flatlands Region – Theatropolis (Library)
- Path Action: Impress
- Danger Level: 60
- Strength: 10
- Skill: Triple Beat – Deal great tome damage to a foe 3 times
- Uses: 2/2
Merchant from Valore – Helper Details
- Location: Flatlands Region – Theatropolis (West of tavern)
- Path Action: Hire
- Strength: 3
- Skill: Poison Dust – Gain a chance to inflict poison on a foe for 3 turns
- Uses: 4/4
- Standard Price: 360 leaves
- Haggled Price: 260 leaves
Merchant Who Caters to Theatregoers – Helper Details
- Location: Flatlands Region – Theatropolis (Near item shop)
- Path Action: Hire
- Strength: 4
- Skill: First Aid – Greatly restore HP of an ally
- Uses: 4/4
- Standard Price: 2400 leaves
- Haggled Price: 2000 leaves
Novel-Reading Librarian – Helper Details
- Location: Flatlands Region – Theatropolis (Library)
- Path Action: Recruit
- Strength: 3
- Skill: Mindrot – Lower Elem. Atk. of a foe for 3 turns
- Uses: 4/4
Old Man Who Wants to See a Cheerful Play – Helper Details
- Location: Flatlands Region – Theatropolis (Tavern)
- Path Action: Recruit
- Strength: 3
- Skill: Sanguine Dust – Gain a chance to inflict bleeding on a foe for 3 turns
- Uses: 4/4
Soldier Guarding Entrance – Helper Details
- Location: Flatlands Region – Theatropolis (Southeastern exit)
- Path Action: Recruit
- Strength: 3
- Skill: Stab – Deal dagger damage to a foe
- Uses: 4/4
Theatre Receptionist – Helper Details
- Location: Flatlands Region – Amphitheatre: Entrance (Front desk)
- Path Action: Hire
- Strength: 2
- Skill: Please Observe Silence – Lower Evasion of a foe for 3 turns
- Uses: 4/4
- Standard Price: 225 leaves
- Haggled Price: 160 leaves
Vigilant Merchant – Helper Details
- Location: Flatlands Region – Theatropolis (Near item shop)
- Path Action: Contend & Impress
- Danger Level: 9
- Enemy Group: Vigilant Merchant + 2 Merchants
- Vulnerabilities:
- Vigilant Merchant – Sword, Dagger, Bow, Tome, Ice, Lightning
- Merchants – Sword, Bow, Tome, Ice, Lightning
- Strength: 2
- Skill: Tradewinds – Deal wind damage to a foe
- Uses: 2/2
Wealthy Theatre Patron – Helper Details
- Location: Flatlands Region – Amphitheatre: Entrance (Near front desk)
- Path Action: Recruit
- Strength: 2
- Skill: Splendor of the Wealthy – Deal light damage to a foe
- Uses: 2/2
Frostlands Region Helpers
Faithful Scarlet Wing – Helper details
- Location: Frostlands Region – Emberglow (Outside church)
- Path Action: Impress
- Danger Lv.: 33
- Vulnerabilities: ???
- Strength: 4
- Skill: Pierce – Deal polearm damage to a foe
- Uses: 4/4
Girl’s Caretaker – Helper Details
- Location: Frostlands Region – Emberglow (Eastern house)
- Path Action: Impress
- Danger Lv.: 13
- Enemy Group: Girl’s Caretaker + 2 Old Men
- Vulnerabilities:
- Girl’s Caretaker – Dagger, Axe, Bow, Fan, Lightning, Dark
- Old Men – Dagger, Axe, Bow, Fan, Lightning
- Strength: 4
- Skill: First Aid – Greatly restore HP of an ally
- Uses: 4/4
Gossipy Woman – Helper Details
- Location: Frostlands Region – Emberglow: East District (3rd house from left)
- Path Action: Impress
- Danger Lv.: 18
- Enemy Group: Gossipy Woman + 2 Matrons
- Vulnerabilities:
- Gossipy Woman – Sword, Dagger, Fan, Ice, Dark
- Matrons – Sword, Axe, Fan, Ice, Dark
- Strength: 3
- Skill: Special Stew – Restore HP of the entire front row or entire back row
- Uses: 3/3
Hero-Extolling Minstrel – Helper Details
- Location: Frostlands Region – Emberglow (Tavern)
- Path Action: Recruit
- Strength: 2
- Skill: Verse of Incantation – Raise Elem. Atk. of an ally for 3 turns
- Uses: 4/4
Man Distrustful of Laboratory – Helper Details
- Location: Frostlands Region – Emberglow: East District (Eastern exit)
- Path Action: Impress
- Danger Lv.: 5
- Enemy Group: Man Distrustful of Laboratory + 2 Townspersons
- Vulnerabilities:
- Man Distrustful of Laboratory – Sword, Polearm, Axe, Bow, Tome, Dark
- Townsperson (Middle) – Dagger, Axe, Bow, Tome, Dark
- Townsperson (Right) – Sword, Polearm, Axe, Bow, Staff, Dark
- Strength: 2
- Skill: Acquire Target – Raise Accuracy of an ally for 3 turns
- Uses: 4/4
Man Who Elucidates History – Helper Details
- Location: Frostlands Region – Emberglow: East District (Western house)
- Path Action: Recruit
- Collection Point: In his house – Painting
- Strength: 2
- Skill: Uncritical Eye – Lower Crit of a foe for 3 turns
- Uses: 4/4
Man Who Knows the Dangers of Snow – Helper Details
- Location: Frostlands Region – Emberglow: East District (South of northern exit)
- Path Action: Recruit
- Strength: 3
- Skill: Light Bash – Deal staff damage to a foe
- Uses: 4/4
Scarlet Wing Admirer – Helper Details
- Location: Frostlands Region – Emberglow (Outside tavern)
- Path Action: Impress
- Danger Lv.: 9
- Enemy Group: Scarlet Wing Admirer + 2 Scarlet Wings
- Vulnerabilities:
- Scarlet Wing Admirer – Polearm, Axe, Tome, Lightning, Light
- Scarlet Wings – Dagger, Axe, Bow, Lightning, Dark
- Strength: 2
- Skill: Scarlet Wing Salute – Raise Crit of an ally for 6 turns
- Uses: 4/4
Stern Scarlet Wing – Helper Details
- Location: Frostlands Region – Emberglow (In front of inn)
- Path Action: Impress
- Danger Lv.: 9
- Enemy Group: Stern Scarlet Wing + 2 Scarlet Wings (all share the same weaknesses)
- Vulnerabilities: Polearm, Dagger, Tome, Lightning
- Strength: 2
- Skill: Darkest Night – Deal dark damage to a foe
- Uses: 3/3
Terrorized Scarlet Wing – Helper Details
- Location: Frostlands Region – Emberglow (East side of town)
- Path Action: Hire
- Strength: 3
- Skill: Armor Corrosive – Lower Phys. Def. of a foe for 3 turns
- Uses: 4/4
- Standard Price: 4,500 leaves
- Haggled Price: 3,200 leaves
Tottering Old Man – Helper Details
- Location: Frostlands Region – Emberglow: East District (south central area)
- Path Action: Impress
- Danger Level: 60
- Vulnerabilities: ???
- Strength: 10
- Skill: Starshower – Deal great bow damage to all foes 4 times
- Uses: 2/2
Traveler from Theatropolis – Helper Details
- Location: Frostlands Region – Emberglow (Tavern)
- Path Action: Hire
- Strength: 2
- Skill: Inspiriting Plum – Restore SP of an ally
- Uses: 3/3
- Standard Price: 300 leaves
- Haggled Price: 210 leaves
Woman Knowledgeable of Valore – Helper Details
- Location: Frostlands Region – Emberglow (House east of item shop)
- Path Action: Hire
- Strength: 3
- Skill: Spirit Corrosive – Lower Elem. Def. of a foe for 3 turns
- Uses: 4/4
- Standard Price: 4,500 leaves
- Haggled Price: 3,200 leaves (Success Rate: 30%)
Woman Suspicious of Mansion – Helper Details
- Location: Frostlands Region – Emberglow (Eastern house)
- Path Action: Impress
- Danger Lv.: 7
- Enemy Group: Woman Suspicious of Mansion, Old Man, Old Woman
- Vulnerabilities:
- Woman Suspicious of Mansion – Sword, Axe, Staff, Ice, Wind
- Old Man – Dagger, Axe, Bow, Staff, Tome, Lightning
- Old Woman – Sword, Polearm, Bow, Tome, Ice, Wind
- Strength: 3
- Skill: Sleeping Dust – Gain a chance to inflict sleep on a foe for 3 turns
- Uses: 3/3
Woman Who is Stern to Strangers – Helper Details
- Location: Frostlands Region – Emberglow: East District (Outside western house)
- Path Action: Impress
- Danger Lv.: 23
- Vulnerabilities: ???
- Strength: 3
- Skill: Fetter – Lower Speed of a foe for 3 turns
- Uses: 4/4
Woodlands Region Helpers
Anxious Mother – Helper Details
- Location: Woodlands Region – Valore (House southwest of smithy)
- Path Action: Hire
- Strength: 2
- Skill: Inspiriting Plum – Restore SP of an ally
- Uses: 2/2
- Standard Price: 200 leaves
- Haggled Price: 140 leaves
Anxious Priest – Helper Details
- Location: Woodlands Region – Valore: Main Boulevard (Church)
- Path Action: Recruit
- Strength: 1
- Skill: Pummel – Deal staff damage to a foe 2 times
- Uses: 2/2
Cragspear Merchant – Helper Details
- Location: Woodlands Region – Valore (Tavern)
- Path Action: Hire
- Strength: 2
- Skill: Holy Light – Deal light damage to a foe
- Uses: 2/2
- Standard Price: 270 leaves
- Haggled Price: 190 leaves
Fierce-Looking Man – Helper Details
- Location: Woodlands Region – Valore (In front of tavern)
- Path Action: Hire
- Strength: 2
- Skill: Amputation – Deal axe damage to a foe
- Uses: 3/3
- Standard Price: 460 leaves
- Haggled Price: 330 leaves
Good-Natured Youth – Helper Details
- Location: Woodlands Region – Valore (South of smithy)
- Path Action: Impress
- Danger Level: 18
- Enemy Group: Good-Natured Youth + 2 Blackrobes
- Vulnerabilities:
- Good-Natured Youth – Polearm, Dagger, Axe, Lighting, Light
- Blackrobes – Sword, Dagger, Bow, Lightning, Light
- Strength: 4
- Skill: Fortify Critical – Raise Crit. of the entire front row or entire back row for 3 turns
- Uses: 3/3
Grandiloquent Man – Helper Details
- Location: Woodlands Region – Valore: Main Boulevard (Southern exit)
- Path Action: Recruit
- Collection Point: Northeast side of market area – Cloth x2
- Strength: 1
- Skill: Soothing Whisper – Restore HP of the entire front row or entire back row
- Uses: 3/3
Great Architect – Helper Details
- Location: Woodlands Region – Valore: Main Boulevard (South of eastern exit)
- Path Action: Impress
- Danger Level: 60
- Vulnerabilities: ???
- Strength: 10
- Skill: Double Cutdown – Deal great axe damage to all foes 2 times
- Uses: 2/2
Hollow-Eyed Woman – Helper Details
- Location: Woodlands Region – Valore: Main Boulevard (Southern exit)
- Path Action: Hire
- Strength: 3
- Skill: Wildfire – Deal fire damage to a foe
- Uses: 3/3
- Standard Price: 1200 leaves
- Haggled Price: 840 leaves
Long-Time Resident – Helper Details
- Location: Woodlands Region – Valore (Outside of tavern)
- Path Action: Hire
- Strength: 3
- Skill: First Aid – Greatly restore HP of an ally
- Uses: 4/4
- Standard Price: 1100 leaves
- Haggled Price: 770 leaves
Main Street Bartender – Helper Details
- Location: Woodlands Region – Valore: Main Boulevard (Tavern)
- Path Action: Impress
- Danger Level: 5
- Enemy Group: Main Street Bartender, Man, Woman
- Vulnerabilities:
- Main Street Bartender – Sword, Polearm, Bow, Tome, Ice, Dark
- Man – Sword, Axe, Tome, Ice, Dark
- Woman – Sword, Dagger, Tome, Ice, Dark
- Strength: 2
- Skill: Refreshment – Grant HP regeneration to an ally for 3 turns
- Uses: 4/4
Man with Sorrowful Eyes – Helper Details
- Location: Woodlands Region – Valore: Main Boulevard (Southern exit)
- Path Action: Impress
- Danger Level: 7
- Enemy Group: Man with Sorrowful Eyes + 2 Impoverished Townspersons
- Vulnerabilities:
- Man with Sorrowful Eyes – Sword, Dagger, Axe, Tome, Lightning, Light
- Impoverished Townsperson (middle) – Polearm, Axe, Fan, Lightning
- Impoverished Townsperson (right) – Sword, Bow, Staff, Lightning, Light
- Strength: 3
- Skill: Fatal Shot – Deal bow damage to a foe
- Uses: 2/2
Powder Seller – Helper Details
- Location: Woodlands Region – Valore: Main Boulevard (Town square)
- Path Action: Hire
- Strength: 3
- Skill: Shackle Foe – Lower Phys. Atk. of a foe for 3 turns
- Uses: 4/4
- Standard Price: 4500 leaves
- Haggled Price: 3200 leaves
Tavern Regular – Helper Details
- Location: Woodlands Region – Valore: Main Boulevard (Tavern)
- Path Action: Hire
- Strength: 2
- Skill: Thunderbird – Deal lightning damage to a foe
- Uses: 4/4
- Standard Price: 475 leaves
- Haggled Price: 340 leaves
Taviani’s Stepdaughter – Helper Details
- Location: Woodlands Region – Valore (Tavern)
- Path Action: Hire
- Strength: 4
- Skill: Moonlight Waltz – Deal dark damage to a foe. Song skill.
- Uses: 4/4
- Standard Price: 5500 leaves
- Haggled Price: 3900 leaves
Valore Mayor – Helper Details
- Location: Woodlands Region – Valore (House north of item shop)
- Path Action: Recruit
- Strength: 3
- Skill: Bash – Deal great staff damage to a foe
- Uses: 4/4
Veteran Hunter – Helper Details
- Location: Woodlands Region – Valore: Main Boulevard (Town square)
- Path Action: Impress
- Danger Level: 28
- Vulnerabilities: ???
- Strength: 5
- Skill: Sweeping Sturdy Shot – Deal great bow damage to all foes
- Uses: 2/2
Woman of Faith – Helper Details
- Location: Woodlands Region – Valore: Main Boulevard (Church)
- Path Action: Impress
- Danger Level: 7
- Enemy Group: Woman of Faith, Old Woman, Old Man
- Vulnerabilities:
- Woman of Faith – Sword, Dagger, Axe, Tome, Fire, Light
- Old Woman – Sword, Polearm, Bow, Tome, Ice, Wind
- Old Man – Dagger, Axe, Bow, Fan, Dark
- Strength: 2
- Skill: Icicle – Deal ice damage to a foe
- Uses: 3/3
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