Welcome to NGB and our guide on the Castle Riven area in Octopath Traveler 0. This area features a variety of enemies, valuable crafting materials, and useful treasure chests. Whether you’re looking to level up, stock up on items, or find rare resources, this guide will help you navigate the Castle Riven efficiently, exploit enemy weaknesses, and make sure you don’t miss any rewards.
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Castle Riven Area Guide
As you progress through Octopath Traveler 0, you’ll come to the Castle Riven area during the following quest(s):
Treasure Chests
Thoroughly explore the Castle Riven to find these chests:

- Inspiriting Plum Basket
- Secrets of Sleep: Volume II
- Thunder Soulstone (M) – In room
- Spike Armor
Enemies and Weaknesses
Understanding enemy vulnerabilities is essential for quick and efficient battles. The following table summarizes the foes you’ll encounter in the Castle Riven:
| Enemy | Vulnerability |
|---|---|
| Light Guardian | Sword, Dagger, Bow, Dark |
| Light Sentinel | Sword, Pole, Axe, Dark |
| Revenant | Sword, Bow, Staff, Light, Dark |
| Riven Soldier I | Dagger, Bow, Tome, Fire, Lightning |
| Riven Soldier II | Bow, Staff, Tome, Fire, Lightning |
Tips for battling enemies: Use weapons that exploit their weaknesses for faster battles and to break shields.
Elite Enemies
Elite Enemies are powerful foes that lurk within dungeons. The icon’s color represents the enemy’s strength.
- Blue = Weak
- Yellow = Moderate
- Red = Strong
Defeat them to obtain valuable items that can be used to improve Wishvale’s facilities. Make sure to be fully prepared before taking them on!
Menacing Guardian Mk.II

| Shield | Vulnerability |
|---|---|
| 14 | Sword, Dagger, Staff, Fan |
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