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The First Descendant – How to Unlock Ajax: The Liberated Guardian

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Welcome to NGB and our guide on how to research Ajax to unlock him as a playable Descendant in The First Descendant! Here you’ll find all the parts that you’ll need to find and/or make to create this Descendant!

Who is Ajax

Ajax is a tanker who utilizes Void Energy. He coordinates his team with a forcefield that protects allies while deflecting enemy attacks.

Skills

Active Skills

Skill NameLevel AvailableDescription
Orbit BarrierImmediatelyCreate a Barrier in front that blocks damage. When the Barrier is hit, inflicts Reflection Damage on the enemy. When using an Enhanced Skill, enhances Reflection Damage. Max Reflection Damage Rate is based on DEF, followed by Skill Power.
Void WalkLevel 3Jumps forward and deals damage upon landing, inflicting Stun. When using an Enhanced Skill grants the Leap Enhancement effect.
ExpulsionLevel 5Deals damage to nearby enemies and inflicts Knockback. When using an Enhanced Skill increases base damage and range.
Hyper CubeLevel 7Create a dome-shaped Barrier that blocks damage. When using an Enhanced Skill grants the Barrier Enhancement effect to allies.

Passive Skill

Skill NameDescription
Event HorizonWhen the skill ends, gains Void Energy. The amount of Void Energy determines Singularity effect. When Void Energy is at maximum, uses an Enhanced Skill. When using an Enhanced Skill grants additional effects to the existing skill. Cannot gain Void Energy while using an Enhanced Skill, and Void Energy is consumed if Out of Combat.

How to Research Ajax

Before you can research Ajax to unlock him as a Descendant, you’ll need to gather precious materials!

Research Time

16 hours

Research Cost

400,000

Research Material

Ajax Enhanced Cells x1

To make Ajax Enhanced Cells, you must first gather the below materials then research it.

Materials NeededLocation
Silicon x430Echo Swamp – Resource Box / Munition
Hellion x303Fortress – Resource Box / Munition
Artificial Biometal x35Sterile Land Mission Monsters – Anticipated Ambush Point / Deception Transmitter / External Reactor / The Barracks / The Base’s Power Grid / High-powered Jammer / Weapon Processing Facility / Biological Research Facility
Ajax Enhanced Cells Blueprint x1Intercept Battle – [common] Grave Walker (Amorphous Material Pattern: 005); Void Fusion Reactor – Agna Desert The Storage; Abyssal Void Fusion Reactor – Fortress Frozen Valley / Sterile Land Rockfall Zone

Ajax Stabilizer x1

To make Ajax Stabilizer, you must first gather the below materials then research it.

Materials NeededLocation
Hardener x386Vespers – Resource Box / Munition
Ceramic Composite x408White-night Gulch – Resource Box / Munition
Compound Carbon Activator x30White-night Gulch Mission Monster – Mystery’s End / Bio-Lab
Ajax Stabilizer Blueprint x1Intercept Battle – [hard] Obstructer (Amorphous Material Pattern: 107); Abyssal Void Fusion Reactor – Agna Desert Vermilion Waste / Hagios Fractured Monolith; Void Fusion Reactor – Fortress Defense Line

Ajax Spiral Catalyst x1

To make Ajax Spiral Catalyst, you must first gather the below materials then research it.

Materials NeededLocation
Compound Coating Material x239Echo Swamp – Resource Box / Munition
Shape Memory Alloy x462Hagios – Resource Box / Munition
Positive Ion Particle x42Agna Desert Gulch Mission Monster – Surveillance Location / Rock Cave Base / Abandoned Reconstruction Site / Previous Construct Team Quarters / Excavation Team Directional Radar / Commanding Ground
Ajax Spiral Catalyst Blueprint x1Intercept Battle – [common] Devourer (Amorphous Material Pattern: 031) / [hard] Dead Bride (Amorphous Material Pattern: 067) / [hard] Molten Fortress (Amorphous Material Pattern: 126); Abyssal Void Fusion Reactor – Vespers Ruins

ajax Code x1

The AjaxCode can be obtained from the following Intercept Battles:

  • [common] Executioner (Amorphous Material Pattern: 019)
  • [hard] Swamp Walker (Amorphous Material Pattern: 096)

Alternatively, you can acquire it from the Abyssal Void Fusion Reactor – Vespers Moonlight Lake / White-night Gulch Hatchery.

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The First Descendant – How to Unlock Blair: Deadly Cook

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Welcome to NGB and our guide on how to research Blair to unlock him as a playable Descendant in The First Descendant! Here you’ll find all the parts that you’ll need to find and/or make to create this Descendant!

Who is Blair

Blair is a chef who deals continuous damage and manipulates fire. He gains energy by adjusting firepower. The hot dishes he throws traps enemies eternally in a flame zone.

Skills

Active Skills

Skill NameLevel AvailableDescription
Blaze UpImmediatelySpews fire and creates a Flame Zone on the ground. Enemies standing in the Flame Zone receive continuous damage and are inflicted with Burn.
ExtinguishLevel 3Retrieves the Flame Zones created on the battlefield and recovers MP in proportion to the amount retrieved. On retrieval, gains Taste of Aggression. Flame Zones summoned earlier are retrieved first.
Burn TasteLevel 5Fires a flame forward. Enemies hit by the flame take continuous damage and are inflicted with Burn.
Deadly CuisineLevel 7Fires a Giant Fireball forward. On explosion, the Giant Fireball deals Burst damage to nearby enemies and divides into multiple Small Fireballs, which create additional explosions. Small Fireballs deal Burst damage and inflict Burn on nearby enemies, and create Flame Zones.

Passive Skill

Skill NameDescription
PitmasterWhen attacking enemies inflicted with Burn, increases Skill Critical Hit Damage. Increases Skill Critical Hit Rate based on the number of Flame Zones created on the battlefield.

How to Research Blair

Before you can research Blair to unlock him as a Descendant, you’ll need to gather precious materials!

Research Time

16 hours

Research Cost

400,000

Research Material

Blair Enhanced Cells x1

The Blair Enhanced Cells can be obtained from White-night Gulch – [normal] Mystery’s End

Blair Stabilizer x1

The Blair Stabilizer can be obtained from White-night Gulch – [normal] Bio-Lab

Blair Spiral Catalyst x1

The Blair Spiral Catayst can be obtained from Hagios – [normal] The Haven.

Blair Code x1

The Blair Code can be obtained from Hagios – [normal] Old Mystery.

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The First Descendant – How to Unlock Gley: Hope Seeker

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Welcome to NGB and our guide on how to research Gley to unlock her as a playable Descendant in The First Descendant! Here you’ll find all the parts that you’ll need to find and/or make to create this Descendant!

Who is Gley

Gley is a dealer who becomes stronger the more she damages herself. She unleashes the rage inside her to quickly subdue her enemies.

Skills

Active Skills

Skill NameLevel AvailableDescription
FrenziedImmediatelyIn Frenzied state, increases Firearm ATK and Penetration, but reduces HP Recovery.
Life SiphonLevel 3Deals damage to targets within range and recovers HP. HP Recovery amount increases based on the number of enemies hit. In Frenzied state, deals increased DMG proportionally to HP. In Non-Frenzied state, gains Vigor. Vigor stacks proportionally to the number of enemies hit.
Increased SensoryLevel 5When in Frenzied state, applies Maximize Lethality during which bullets are not consumed. When in Non-Frenzied state, applies Maximize Recovery during which Life Sphere generation is increased.
MassacreLevel 7Equip a Unique Weapon. The number of bullets loaded is affected by the amount of Power of Life owned. When hitting an enemy with the Unique Weapon, deals damage and inflicts additional effects. In Frenzied state, increases additional DMG proportionally to HP. In Non-Frenzied state, inflicts Stun on enemies that are hit.

Passive Skill

Skill NameDescription
ThirstCannot have Shield or MP. In Non-Frenzied state, reduces Incoming DMG. Defeated enemies have a chance to drop Life Spheres which, upon contact, grant Power of Life. Upon acquiring Power of Life, recovers HP.

How to Research Gley

Before you can research Gley to unlock her as a Descendant, you’ll need to gather precious materials!

Research Time

16 hours

Research Cost

400,000

Research Material

Gley Enhanced Cells x1

To make Gley Enhanced Cells, you must first gather the below materials then research it.

Materials NeededLocation
Monad Shard x246Kingston – Resource Box / Munition
Silicon x430Echo Swamp – Resource Box / Munition
Cooling Metallic Foil x38White-night Gulch – Encrypted Storage Box / Precise Encrypted Vault / Ultraprecise Encrypted Vault
Gley Enhanced Cells Blueprint x1Intercept Battle – [common] Stunning Beauty (Amorphous Material Pattern: 012) / [common] Hanged Man (Amorphous Material Pattern: 053) / [hard] Dead Bride (Amorphous Material Pattern: 066); Abyssal Void Fusion Reactor – Fortress Fallen Ark

Gley Stabilizer x1

To make Gley Stabilizer, you must first gather the below materials then research it.

Materials NeededLocation
Metal Accelerant x519Sterile Land – Resource Box / Munition
Flectorite x292White-night Gulch – Resource Box / Munition
Complex Carbon Activator x60Mission Monsters – Echo Swamp – Seed Vault / The Chapel
Gley Stabilizer Blueprint x1Void Fusion Reactor – Vespers Ruins / Fortress Frozen Valley; Intercept Battle – [hard] Frost Walker (Amorphous Material Pattern: 115); Abyssal Void Fusion Reactor – Echo Swamp Derelict Covert

Gley Spiral Catalyst x1

To make Gley Spiral Catalyst, you must first gather the below materials then research it.

Materials NeededLocation
Nanopolymers x363Agna Desert – Resource Box / Munition
Ceramic Composite x408White-night Gulch – Resource Box / Munition
Synthesized Artificial Biometal x99Void Fusion Reactor – Agna Desert The Storage; mission monsters – Vermilion Waste: Vulgus Strategic Outpost / Miragestone: Vulgus Strategic Outpost
Gley Spiral Catalyst Blueprint x1Intercept Battle – [common] Hanged Man (Amorphous Material Pattern: 050) / [hard] Devourer (Amorphous Material Pattern: 078); Void Fusion Reactor – Agna Desert Miragestone Deposit; Abyssal Void Fusion Reactor – White-night Gulch Mountaintops

Gley Code x1

The Gley Code can be obtained from the following Intercept Battles:

  • [common] Grave Walker (Amorphous Material Pattern: 002)
  • [hard] Dead Bride (Amorphous Material Pattern: 069)
  • [hard] Molten Fortress (Amorphous Material Pattern: 124)

Alternatively, you can acquire it from the Abyssal Void Fusion Reactor – Agna Desert Miragestone Deposit.

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SMTV Vengeance – Qadistu Showdown Walkthrough

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Welcome to NGB and our Shin Megami Tensei V (SMTV) Vengeance walkthrough on the Qadistu Showdown main quest. Here you’ll find everything you’ll need to breeze through this quest.

Travel to Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

At the start of the Qadistu Showdown main quest, you’ll need to travel to Shinjuku. From the Kabukicho leyline, head south into the Shinjuku 3rd Block and make your way to the story objective. When you arrive, ride the rail to reach West Shinjuku 1st Block. Upon arriving you’ll trigger a cutscene with Agrat. Afterwards, head north then turn west at the dead end and continue towards the story objective. As you approach the umbrella, a cutscene will trigger followed by a boss fight against the Level 50 Agrat.

SMTV Vengeance Agrat
DemonweaknessesResistsBlocks
AgratElectricFire / DarkIce

For attacks, she uses Ice, Fire and Almighty skills. She can also heal moderate HP and cures 1 ailment. The Concentrate skill she has allows her to greatly increase the damage of her next Magic-based attack.

West Shinjuku 1st Block Collectibles

West Shinjuku 1st Block Miman

West Shinjuku 1st Block Miman
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Subquest

Aogami Essence

Aogami Type-9 Essence – From the West Shinjuku 1st Block head west down the road to reach the husk.

Aogami Essence

Yoyogi Collectibles

Large Demon Statue

Location: Follow the road southwest of West Shinjuku 1st Block leyline

Yoyogi Demon Statue Location

Shinjuku Central Park Collectibles

Abscess

Location: Western side of the area

Shinjuku Central Park Abscess
DemonWeaknessResistsBlocks
VritraForceLight / IceElectric

When you’re ready to progress the story, make your way to the story objective in the center of the area. When you approach the building, you’ll get a cutscene with Yoko. Afterwards, head inside to encounter a battle against the following;

DemonsWeaknessesResistsBlocksDrains
Level 50 EishethForceFire / Dark
Level 50 AgratElectricDark / FireIce
Level 50 NaamahPhysicalFire / Ice / Electric / ForceDark
Level 50 LilithLightPhysical / Electric / DarkForce

During the fight, make sure to focus on Lilith as she can revive and summon one of her allies with half HP. She also has a Mother Earth skill that nullifies 1 Physical attack for all allies for 1 turn and removes stat debuffs. Also note that the 4 of them have a special Magatsuhi that will hit all your party members and restore their health.

After the battle, a lengthy cutscene will trigger and the Qadistu Showdown quest will complete!

Qadistu Showdown

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SMTV Vengeance – Investigate Jozoji Temple Walkthrough

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Welcome to NGB and our Shin Megami Tensei V (SMTV) Vengeance walkthrough on the Investigate Jozoji Temple main quest. Here you’ll find everything you’ll need to breeze through this quest.

Tokyo

After receiving the Investigate Jozoji Temple main quest, you’ll need to travel to the Jouin High School Dorm and meet Yuzuru on the roof. Afterwards, move to Jozoji where you’ll encounter a boss fight against Level 49 Shohei Yakumo and Level 49 Nuwa.

DemonWeaknessesResistsRepels
Shohei YakumoDarkElectric / Physical
NuwaFireElectric / DarkForce

Shohei Yakumo mainly uses Physical attacks and has a medium Strength attack that can hit all of your party. In addition, he has an Electric Heavy Strength-based attack and knows Critical Aura, which causes the next Strength-based attack will be 100% accurate and guaranteed Critical.

Nuwa uses Force-based skills and has a unique Physical attack that attacks 3 times and has a high chance of landing critical hits. She has skills that will raise her and her partner’s attack for 3 turns. She can remove your stat buffs and knows Concentrate, which increases the damage of her next Magic-based attack.

When the fight is over, move to the Jouin U. Medical Research Lab and enter the Bethel Meeting Room to speak with Koshimizu. The Investigate Jozoji Temple main quest will complete and you’ll begin the Qadistu Showdown.

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SMTV Vengeance – Shinjuku Walkthrough

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Welcome to NGB and our Shin Megami Tensei V (SMTV) Vengeance walkthrough on Shinjuku. Here you’ll find everything you’ll need to breeze through this area.

Shinjuku

After completing the Investigate the Salt Incidents main quest, you’ll find yourself exploring Shinjuku 2nd Block.

Shinjuku 2nd Block Collectibles

Shinjuku 2nd Block Miman

Shinjuku 2nd Block Miman
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Subquests

  • An Unusual Forecast

As you approach the Shinjuku 3rd Block Leyline, you’ll be treated to a cutscene with our fairy friend.

Shinjuku 3rd Block Collectibles

Shinjuku 3rd Block Miman

Shinjuku 3rd Block Miman
SMTV Vengeance Miman Locations

Subquests

  • Liberate the Golden Stool
  • A Star is Born
  • The Horn of Plenty
  • Roar of Hatred

Abscess

Location: West of the leyline

Location of SMTV Vengeance Abscess
DemonsWeaknessesBlocksInflicts
Mad GasserLightDarkPoison

After heading through Shinjuku 3rd Block, you’ll find yourself in Kabukicho. Once there, make your way to the objective to find a familiar demon. Afterwards, head back to Tokyo.

Kabukicho Collectibles

Kabukicho Miman

Kubukicho Miman

Subquests

  • The Disgraced Bird God
  • Shinjuku Jewel Hunt
  • Alice’s Wonderland
  • The Vampire in Black

Abscess

Location: Northwest of the Kabukicho leyline

Location of Kabukicho Abscess
DemonsWeaknessesResistsBlocksDrains
EfreetIceFire
OrobasIceFire / Dark
FlaurosIceDarkFire

Large Demon Statue

Location: Northeast of Kabukicho Leyline

Large Demon Statue Location

Aogami Essence Type 7

Location: In the building north of where the story objective took you

Aogami Essence Type 7

Tokyo

When you’re ready to progress the story, travel over to the Medical Research Lab in Tokyo and speak with Koshimizu in the Bethel Meeting Room. During the interaction, you’ll begin the Investigate Jozoji Temple main quest.

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The First Descendant – How to Unlock Sharen: The Assassin in Shadows

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Welcome to NGB and our guide on how to research Sharen to unlock her as a playable Descendant in The First Descendant! Here you’ll find all the parts that you’ll need to find and/or make to create this Descendant!

How to unlock Sharen in The First Descendant

Who is Sharen

Sharen is an assassin-type melee dealer with Electric Arche. Using camouflage, she can close the distance to her enemies whenever she desires, and ambush enemies anytime, anywhere.

Skills

Active Skills

Skill NameLevel AvailableDescription
Cutoff BeamImmediatelyInflicts damage and Electrocution on enemies in front of Cutoff Beam.
Active CamouflageLevel 3Activates Active Camouflage, which hides self from enemy sight. Attacking an enemy while in this state immediately ends Active Camouflage, and activates Ambush.
Shock NutsLevel 5Fires built-in Impact Rounds from the arm forward inflicting Stun.
Flash ShortswordLevel 7Generates multiple Swortswords and fires them at a designed target. Hit enemies take Burst damage and are inflicted with Electrocution. Fire using the attack button and cancel using the aim button. Canceling does not trigger a cooldown.

Passive Skill

Skill NameDescription
AssassinatorWhen in Ambush state, killing an enemy by using a skill resets the Active Camouflage cooldown. This effect gains cooldown. When attacking, increases DMG against enemies who are not targeting the caster.

How to Research Sharen

Before you can research Sharen to unlock her as a Descendant, you’ll need to gather precious materials!

Research Time

16 hours

Research Cost

400,000

Research Material

Sharen Enhanced Cells x1

The Sharen Enhanced Cells can be obtained by doing the Seed Vault in the Abandoned Zone of Echo Swamp. The acquisition chance as a main reward is 20%.

Location of Sharen Enhanced Cells in The First Descendant

Sharen Stabilizer x1

The Sharen Stabilizer can be obtained by doing The Chapel in the Derelict Covert of Echo Swamp. The acquisition chance as a main reward is 20%.

Location of Sharen Stabilizer in The First Descendant

Sharen Spiral Catalyst x1

Agna Desert – The Asylum

Sharen Code x1

Agna Desert – Caligo Ossuary

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The First Descendant – How to Unlock Freyna: Dominator of Venom

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Welcome to NGB and our guide on how to research Freyna to unlock her as a playable Descendant in The First Descendant! Here you’ll find all the parts that you’ll need to find and/or make to create this Descendant!

Freyna The First Descendant

Who is Freyna

Freyna is a dealer of continuous damage who freely manipulates venom. She utilizes the venomous substances produced by her body to trap enemies in swamps of toxins.

Skills

Active Skills

Skill NameLevel AvailableDescription
Venom TraumaImmediatelyFires a Toxic Bullet, dealing damage to hit enemies. The Toxic Bullet explodes, creating a Toxic Puddle and inflicting Room 0 Trauma on those it hits. Room 0 Trauma inflicts continuous damage and inflicts Poison to nearby enemies.
Defense MechanismLevel 3Gains Plague Bodyarmor. Inflicts Room 0 Trauma on the attacking enemy.
Putrid VenomLevel 5Throw poison to create a Toxic Swamp. Enemies that touch the Toxic Swamp take continuous damage and are inflicted with Poison and Venom-Soaked. Enemies with Venom-Soaked leave Toxic Footprints as they move. Enemies who touch the Toxic Footprints are inflicted with Poison.
Venom BaptismLevel 7Equip a Unique Weapon. Unequipped after all bullets are consumed or after a certain period of time has passed. Enemies hit by the Unique Weapon bullets are inflicted with Room 0 Trauma.

Passive Skill

Skill NameDescription
Contagion LinksIncreases Toxic Skill Power by the number of nearby enemies inflicted with Poison.

How to Research Freyna

Before you can research Freyna to unlock her as a Descendant, you’ll need to gather precious materials!

Research Time

16 hours

Research Cost

400,000

Research Material

Freyna Enhanced Cells x1

The Freyna Enhanced Cells can be obtained by doing The Shelter in Timberfall at Vespers. The acquisition chance as a main reward is 20%.

Where to find Freyna Enhanced Cells

Freyna Stabilizer x1

The Freyna Stabilizer can be obtained by doing the Ruins Path battlefield mission in The Lumber Yard at Vespers. The acquisition chance as a main reward is 20%.

Location of Freyna Stabilizer in The First Descendant

Freyna Spiral Catalyst x1

The Freyna Spiral Catalyst can be obtained by doing the Ruins Underground Entrance battlefield mission in The Ruins at Vespers. The acquisition chance as a main reward is 20%.

Where to find the Freyna Spiral Catalyst

Freyna Code x1

The Freyna Code can be obtained by grinding out the Void Fusion Reactor – Sterile Land Rockfall Zone.

Void Fusion Reactor - Sterile Land Rockfall Zone in The First Descendant

Alternatively, you can also complete the Rockfall: Vulgus Strategic Outpost in the Sterile Land. The acquisition chance as a main reward is 20%.

Location of Freyna Code in The First Descendant

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Trails Through Daybreak | Chapter 1 Walkthrough

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Welcome to NGB and our Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak Chapter 1: The Young Flame Departs walkthrough. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you’ll need to know about Chapter 1 of the latest Legend of Heroes game! At the top of the guide, you’ll find quick links to each section if you’re looking for something specific. Otherwise, the guide is broken out based on each area you’ll travel to and the things you can do there.

4SPG Details

Now that Van has taken Agnes on as a part-timer at Arkride Solutions, her first day on the job has come. You’ll spend the beginning section of this chapter showing her the ropes by visiting the shops Van uses along with helping out those in need of aid.

September 6th

Edith – Old Town

When you gain control of Van, you’ll be in Montmart Bistro. Start out by speaking with Victor, who’s hanging out behind the counter. He’ll give you an Ingredient Set, and the office’s kitchen will become available for cooking. You’ll then get a tutorial on cooking, and the Achievement section of the Notebook will become available. Head upstairs to Van’s office and interact with his desk to start cooking. Make yourself a Sweet Omelet, which restores 900 HP and provides a RES Up buff.

A map image of Edith - Old Town in Trails Through Daybreak Chapter 1

Once you’ve made an omelet, exit Van’s office and head to Melrose Newspapers & Tobacco across from the bistro, where you’ll want to purchase the Tyrell Times Issue 2 for 100 mira, which you’ll need for a trophy later. Also, make sure to exchange any Sepith Mass you’ve earned so far for mira at the kiosk as well. From there, head down the alley to the right of Melrose and enter Stanely Factory about halfway down on the right. Speak with Chris behind the counter to learn about the Bargain Bin, then speak with Rebecca afterwards at her desk, who will give you an Amethyst Ring and 30 of each Sepith. This will also prompt a tutorial on how to open slots. She can also use Sepith to synthesize new quartz, so make sure to make use of that.

After finishing up at the factory, head to the western part of Old Town to find the Bulletin Board. Interact with it to find a job posted by Lott, adding the Friendly Felon 4SPG quest to the To-Do List. Progress with the quest to unlock the ability to travel to Station Street (see next subsection below). Before heading there, it might be a good idea to check out some of the shops around Old Town. We’d recommend picking up the Rose Corsage from Siete Florist for Agnes, which will slightly boost her arts attack and defense. Another good choice is the Tin Coin from Stanley’s Factory for Van, which increases arts defense and item drop rate by 15%. If you speak with Brenda at the General Store, she’ll give you a pair of Teara Balms for free. You can find a list of what each shop sells, along with how much they cost and what they do, on our Where to Purchase Items and Gear guide. When you’re ready, travel to Station Street.

Friendly Felon – Part 1

Once you’ve started the Friendly Felon quest. travel to Lott’s location up the stairs to the right of the General Store’s entrance in Old Town and speak with him. He’ll inform Van and co. that his friend Daniel has been taking cash out of the register at work and he wants him to figure out why. The only lead we have is that he may be planning on purchasing something from the orbal store over on Station Street.

Edith – Station Street

A map image of Edith - Station Street in Trails Through Daybreak Chapter 1

Upon reaching Station Street, a cutscene will trigger where Van continues showing Agnes the places he typically visits while working a case. Following the cutscene, a few more red nabla will appear on the map at the Orbal Cafe Iota and Weston. Start out by going north to reach Weston. Approach the entrance to trigger a quick event, then head up to the 2nd floor and enter Gun Shop Thunders. Speak with Sylvie behind the counter to learn about purchasing weapons and armor. A tutorial on gifts will slowly make an appearance, unlocking the Connections tab on the To-Do List/Notebook. This will then prompt Lott to call with information about Daniel. If you didn’t get the call from Lott, then proceed to the Orbal Cafe. Before leaving, make sure to check out the shops in the Weston Department Store. You can purchase weapon upgrades for both Van and Agnes along with a gift from Jardin Boutique. Also, make sure to stop by Holden Foods on the 1st floor to purchase the Soul Chef: Cookie recipe book for 2000 mira.

Next, head to the Orbal Cafe Iota (across the street), then speak with Manager Carlo behind the counter who will give Van the plugins he ordered. You’ll then be given a tutorial on how they work. Once that’s been completed, you’ll be able to finish up the Friendly Felon quest (see the next section below). Once the quest has been completed, make your way to the entrance of Edith Central Station to locate the bulletin board outside along the right wall of the building. Interact with it to receive the Attache Case Delivery quest. You’ll then want to progress with the quest until you travel to Riverside.

Friendly Felon – Part 2

Area image of where to start the steak out for the Friendly Felon quest in Trails Through Daybreak Chapter 1

Once you’ve received the call from Lott, make your way over to the Orbal Cafe and head inside. You’ll want to then climb the first set of stairs, interacting with the red nabla on the railing to start staking out the cafe. After some time passes, Daniel will show up to purchase the latest model of Verne’s cutting edge Glare series of orbal cameras. He’ll then leave the shop with Van and Agnes tailing him. Travel to the Weston Department Store then take the stairs up to the third floor to trigger a cutscene. As it concludes, you’ll be prompted to make a choice: Own Up to It (Law +2/Gray+1) or Conceal the Truth (Gray+2/Law+1). This is the first Alignment choice you’ll have to make in the game. Choosing the first option will give you more Law while choosing the second will give you more Gray. Once you make the choice, the quest Friendly Felon becomes completed!

Attache Case Delivery – Part 1

After starting the Attache Case Delivery quest, approach the nearby Central Station to trigger a quick event where you’ll be able to accept the request officially. This will move Van and Agnes into the station for the handoff of the package. Once it is safely in your hands, Detective Nate will show up for a fun little cutscene. To progress this quest, you’ll then need to travel to Riverside.

Edith – Riverside

Map image of Edith - Riverside area in Trails Through Daybreak Chapter 1

After you get to Riverside, please make your way over to Cafe & Bar Bermotti where Van will formally introduce Agnes as his assistant to Bermotti. You’ll then want to cross the bridge heading for the second nabla to proceed with the Attache Case Delivery quest. Once you complete it, you may want to check out some of the shops in the area. When you’re ready to proceed, travel back to Station Street.

Attache Case Delivery – Part 2

Once you’re in Riverside, head across one of the bridges making your way to the northwestern part of the area to trigger a cutscene with some unsavory characters. This of course will lead to a battle against the pair. Both are Level 8 with nearly identical stats, but one is wielding a katana while the other is using a spiked bat. You can deal quite a bit of damage to them with Van’s S-Craft then finish them off with a couple of normal attacks. After they go down, the client will show up to collect the goods and the quest will be completed!

Edith – Station Street

On Station Street, mosey on over to Orbal Cafe Iota to trigger a cutscene, leading to more work for Arkride Solutions! Let’s start out by tackling the optional 4SPG request, The Bravel Little Wallet. After completing that quest, travel to Riverside for the Underground Fumigation quest. If you need help with the Bravel Little Wallet, see the section below for more details!

The Brave Little Wallet

Since we’re already on Station Street and outside the Orbal Cafe, head inside and make your way up to the second floor. Take a left to find our client Alicia sitting on a black couch next to the railing above the stairs. She’ll give you the details of the job she needs help with. Her wallet was stolen and sold on the black market. The precious wallet was gifted to her by her loving parents for her 20th birthday and is one of her most prized possessions. Alicia is willing to buy the wallet from the black market but needs someone to act as her proxy which is where we come in! Upon receiving all the details, you’ll be able to officially accept the request.

Now that we’ve agreed to take the job, head over to Weston Department Store on the northwest side of Station Street. Take the stairs up to the 2nd floor and speak with Neumann behind the counter. Van will ask about old man Yimai. After you receive the info, travel to Stanley’s Factory in Old Town and approach the counter for a cutscene. During this cutscene, Agnes will try to get a better deal for the wallet, prompting you to pick one of three choices. Choose the option “The Wallet’s Engraved Message,” then follow that up with “Fifty Percent Discount.” Yimai will then hand over the wallet and take his leave. Van and Agnes will then meet up with Alicia to deliver the wallet, completing the quest! You’ll also earn 2 additional SP for choosing the correct options while negotiating the price.

Edith – Riverside

In Riverside, head down to the Underground Maintenance Tunnel then go inside. Our next jog from the Bracer Guild is to eradicate the Hunderd Eye Dronme that has taken up residence there.

Underground Maintenace Tunnel

Enter the tunnel triggers a quick cutscene that will continue once you reach the charging station covering Dungeon Checkpoints. After it concludes, work your way through the maintenance tunnel until you reach the hideout from the prologue. Head there for a sub event then proceed to the northern part of the area to reach Section 2 for the Underground Fumigation quest.

Underground Maintenance Tunnel Section 2

Underground Fumigation

Upon entering the Underground Maintenance Tunnel Section 2, you’ll be greeted with a cutscene which leads to a battle against some bats. Once you’ve defeated them, the cutscene will continue and Agnes will unlock her Brilliant Halo S-Craft. Proceed further into the maintenance tunnel with Dingo now in tow in search of the missing reporter. You’ll run into her along with the Hundred Eye Drome in the last area of the tunnel. Just before the room they are in, you’ll have a gold charging station. If you’d, you can purchase the Celebrate Arts Driver for 1600 mira. Also, make sure to heal up and prepare for the upcoming battle. When you’re ready, enter the room for a cutscene leading to a battle against the target!

The Hundred Eye Drome enemy in Trails Through Daybreak Chapter 1

The Hundred Eye Drome is a level 9 monster with weakness to both earth and wind arts. You can deal some significant damage utilizing Van’s S-Craft then deal some solid damage with arts. If you don’t have earth or wind on Agnes, her water arts still okay damage. Once the jelly is defeated, you’ll receive the Amber Arts Driver and another cutscene will play out completing the Underground Fumigation quest. Leave the area heading back to Riverside.

Chests

an image of the Underground Maintenance Tunnel Treasure Chests in Trails Through Daybreak Chapter 1
  • Reviving Balm x1
  • Each Sepith x200
  • Sepith Mass x100
  • Action 2 x1
  • Red Pendulum x1
    • STR+10 – Prevents Rot/Freeze/Deathblow (75%)

Enemy Data

  • Avorsade
  • Ball Bat
  • Dart Drome
  • Gazing Drome

Edith – Riverside

Back in Riverside, Van will report the jobs completed to the guild and then set out in search of some sweets. Make your way over to Shino’s Bar along the boardwalk past Gordon’s Tacos. Speak with Shino to order some grub then travel to Station Street.

Edith – Station Street

At Station Street, head to the Orbal Cafe going up to the 2nd floor. Speak with Iihan behind the counter to place Van’s 2nd order. The next stop is over in Old Town.

Edith – Old Town

Finally back after a hard day of work, mosey on over to the flower shop in the southwestern part of the area and speak with Raymond. With all of the sweets, you can return to the agency and select the top option when prompted to trigger a cutscene. As the cutscene progresses, you’ll presented with three choices. Choose “The Northwest HWY Through Ored or Remiferia” to earn 2 additional SP.

September 7th

Creil Outskirts

When you regain control of the party, assist the bus by clearing out the monsters. After the last one falls, a cutscene will trigger.

Creil Village

A map image of Creil Village in Trails Through Daybreak Chapter 1

First thing you’ll need to do when you gain control is exit the inn and speak with Hunter Rutts sitting on the bench next to his dog. Afterwards, make your way over to the Focken’s Goods store and purchase the Canvas Toe gift for Agnes. If you didn’t buy the Tyrell Times Issue 2 previously, you’ll have another chance to pick it up here.

Next, head to the northeastern part of the village and speak with the officer in front of the police station. In front of the nearby shop stall, speak with Giovanna who is wearing a blue skirt to accept the Feasts from the East 4SPG quest which you can find below!

After completing the Feasts from the East subquest, head to the northernmost building, which is the Orbal Factory Goddard. Speak with Kaina behind the desk. Next, head towards the Creil Outskirts through the southeastern exit of town to trigger a cutscene during which you’ll get the A Burgled Bicycle quest.

Feasts from the East

Since Giovanna is have trouble making delicious soba noodles, she’ll need our advice. After you accept the quest, you’ll receive a tutorial on Topics.

Feasts from the East Trails through Daybreak

For this quest, the Topic is “Buckwheat noodles”. When facing Giovanna, head west following along the path which will bring you to a house with a bunch of milk jugs outside. Speak with Motona by the overhand using the Topic button (square for PlayStation).

Trails Through Daybreak Motona

After you received the information, head to the southernmost house and speak with the mayor inside using the Topic.

Mayor Weng from Trails Through Daybreak

After your conversation, head behind the windmill to the west. Behind the tree interact with the bush next to the river to find some raw horseradish.

Where to find the horseradish in Trails Through Daybreak for the Feasts from the East quest

Now that you’ve gotten everything needed, return to Giovanna and teach her the recipe! Choose the following options: “Buck the Trend” and “Go with the Shrimp”. Upon making the tasty meal, you’ll earn 2 SP and the Feasts from the East quest will complete!

Creil Outskirts

A Burgled Bicycle

For this quest, you’ll need to follow the bike thief down the highway. Keep making your way east until you reach the bike laying in the middle of the road.

Bicycle laying in path for A Burgled Bicycle quest in Trails through Daybreak

After the cutscene, continue heading east along the road. Eventually, you’ll reach a guy being attacked by a group of wolves. Intervene and take out the wolves that remain to save the man. Afterwards, you’ll need to return to the village. As you approach the entrance of the village a cutscene will trigger with Kyle. You’ll then be given the option to turn the thief in or put him to work. If you turn him in, you’ll get a higher increase in Law. If you let him work it off, you’ll get a higher increase in Gray.

Creil Outskirts Chests

Locations of all the Creil Outskirts chests in Trails through Daybreak
  • EP 2 – Max EP+120
  • Teara Balm – Restores 1500 HP
  • Each Sepith x200
  • Reviving Balm – Cures K.O. – Restores 800 HP
  • Twinkling Ring – ACC+30% – Prevents Blind (75%)
  • EP Charge II – Restores 300 EP
  • Rot – (STR+3) Attacks/crafts can rot enemies (10% chance)
  • Sepith Mass x150

Creil Outskirts Enemy Data

  • Blade Pincer
  • Lily Mover
  • Peck Chaser
  • Crash Garm

Creil Village

When you gain control, you’ll be at Limoges Tavern & Inn. Interact with the laptop on the table in the room to create an Interim Report. You might have enough SP to rank up your Evaluation Rank to E++, which will reward you with a Gladiator Headband accessory that has STR+8 – DEF+4 – CP Up+30%.

Afterwards, exit the building and enter Focken’s Goods and speak with Focken for an event. Now that you’re more informed, head to the western side of town near the Hillside map transition to trigger a cutscene where you’ll meet Melchior. Unfortunately, he didn’t see anyone on the hills he came from. When the cutscene ends, make your way to the inn to think things over. On your way, speak with the two kids next to a bench with a green Nabla above their heads to learn over their missing kitty. Accept the Cat Gone Astray quest. You’ll find the details for this quest below! After entering the inn, make your way up to your room and end the investigation.

Now that it’s night, you’ll need to speak with the villagers to get more questions answered. First, head up to the Orbal Factory in the northern part of town and speak with Kaina behind the desk. Next, enter the mayor’s house in the southern part of town and speak with Mayor Weng. Afterwards, head to the buses in the southeastern part of town to trigger a cutscene. When it concludes, you’ll then need to return to the inn for another cutscene. Once you gain control again, head to the western side of the map near the Hillside transition to follow Aida’s tracks. There you’ll fight 3 Level 11 Ghoul Assault Dobers, which are weak to Earth and Water arts.

Cat Gone Astray

For the Cat Gone Astray quest, head up the road northeast of the kids to trigger a cutscene. Follow Lashkar to the northwestern side of town and speak with him. Next, you’ll need to head south near the Hillside map transition. Unfortunately, Nero will run off yet again. Pursue the cat into the Hillside. You’ll find him straight ahead and to the right atop the cliff. As a reward for rescuing the kitty, you’ll receive Black Cat Ears and Black Cat Tail.

Hillside

Make your way through the Hillside area to the center of the map. In the center, you’ll find a Charging Station that you can use to level up and purchase weapons. When you’re ready, approach the center to trigger a cutscene followed by a fight against Aida and her 7 Ghoul Eisenschild Soldiers.

Melchior from Trails Through Daybreak

All are weak to Time Space. For this fight, it’s better to focus on the adds then finishing off Aida. Make sure Agnes heals the whole time, throwing in some Arts when you can. Once you win, Round 2 will trigger and Van will transform into the Grendel. In addition, he will learn Howling Roar. For this round, you’ll fight against Level 16 Ghoul Aida. During the fight, Feri will assist you!

Hillside Chests

Locations of all Hillside chests in Trails Through Daybreak during Chapter 2
  • Teara Balm – Restores 1500 HP
  • Impede 1 – Attacks/crafts can cancel arts (15% chance). Delay +3
  • EP Charge II – Restores 300 EP
  • Each Sepith x200
  • Blue Pendulum – ATS+10 – Prevents Burn/Blind/Fear (75%)
  • Zeram Powder – Cures K.O. – Restores All HP – CP+100

Hillside Enemy Data

  • Lily Mover
  • Peck Chaser
  • Necrogarm
  • Ghoul Assault Dober
  • Neo Fall Eagle
  • Ghoul Eisenschild Soldier (gun)
  • Ghoul Eisenschild Soldier (sword)
  • Aida
  • Ghoul Aida

September 12

When the cutscene concludes, so will Chapter 1!

Trails Through Daybreak September 12 Spriggan Report

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Trails Through Daybreak | Prologue Walkthrough

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Welcome to NGB and our Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak Prologue: Spriggan of the Slums walkthrough. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you’ll need to know about the prologue for the latest Legend of Heroes game! At the top of the guide, you’ll find quick links to each section if you’re looking for something specific. Otherwise, the guide is broken out based on each area you’ll travel to and the things you can do there.

Her Great-Grandfather’s Orbment

Kicking off the Prologue, we’ll meet Agnes who hires Van to help her track down an old orbment that was stolen from an antique shop in the capital that used to belong to her great-grandfather. Totally not bribed by sweets, Van reluctantly agrees to take the case.

Edith – Old Town

When you gain control of Van, stop by KIOSK Melrose across from the bistro to purchase “Tyrell Times Issue 1” for 100 mira. This is needed for a trophy later. You’ll then want to enter the bistro to trigger a cutscene officially introducing Yume, Paulette and Victor. Once it concludes, feel free to spend some time speaking with the NPCs around Old Town. When you are ready, follow the road in front of the bistro northeast to trigger another cutscene. Van and Agnes will talk about how they are going to reach Riverside, and then you’ll be prompted to either “Wait for the Bus” or “Buy Something”. Selecting the former will progress the story while the latter option will allow you to visit the bistro and Melrose again to purchase supplies. You can find the items that each shop sells listed below along with a brief description of what each item does. Choose to “Wait for the Bus” when you’re ready to proceed!

Melrose Newspapers & Tobacco

ItemValue (in Mira)Info
Candy Cigarette80Restores 8 HP – CP+8
Tyrell Times Issue 1100Viewable in Books in the Notebook

Montmart Bistro

ItemValue (in Mira)Info
Lemon Cream Pasta340Restires 760 HP – ARES Up
Pizza Baguette270Restores 440 HP – DMG Up
Roast Coffee140Restores 280 HP – Cures Stat Down

Edith – Riverside

Once the duo arrives in Riverside, they’ll go over their objective which is to check with an information broker that Van knows about the orbment. A few red nablas (upside-down triangles) with an exclamation point will then appear on the map. You’ll need to visit one on either bridge then the other two on the south side of the area. After interacting with the third one, the informant will appear and stand in front of the benches across from Gordon’s Tacos. Approach him to trigger a cutscene.

A map picture of the nablas you'll need to investigate to progress the story in the Trails Through Daybreak Prologue

Following the conversation with Giacomo, Van will conclude that the broker has at a minimum laid eyes on the orbment and decides to tail him. You can do this by heading east toward the nabla arriving at a metal door. Interact with it for another quick cutscene where Van will “unlock” the door leading to the Underground Maintenance Tunnel. Before proceeding, now would be a good time to purchase any healing items you may need from the taco stand. You can find what Gordon sells below along with a brief description of each item. Enter the door to progress the story!

A map image of where to follow Giacomo in the Trails Through Daybreak Prologue

Gordon’s Tacos

ItemValue (in Mira)Info
Shrimp & Bean Taco280Restores 460 HP – ADMG Up
Orange Juice110Restores 240 HP – Cures Seal

Underground Maintenance Tunnel

Upon entering the maintenance tunnel, a cutscene will trigger during which Van will recommend that Agnes leave and let him handle things going forward. Fully prepared for the potential of battle, she’ll respond by whipping out her orbal staff! Approach the group of enemies to initiate the combat tutorial. You’ll then want to continue working your way through the tunnels to reach Giacomo’s hideout. Make sure to fight at least one of each enemy to fill out the enemy section of your journal. There are also a couple of chests along the way you’ll want to loot. The locations of the chests along with what they contain and the enemies you’ll run into are all listed below. Upon reaching the hideout, a lengthy cutscene will trigger.

Chests

A map of the two chests that can be found around the Underground Maintenance Tunnel in the Trails Through Daybreak Prologue
  • Teara Balm x1
    • Restores 1500 HP
  • Titanium Earring x1
    • HP+200 – Prevents Rot (75%)

Enemy Data

  • Avorsade
  • Flying Mogut
  • Gazing Drome

Edith – Riverside

When you regain control of Van and Agnes, you’ll be back in Riverside. Travel to Cafe & Bar Bermotti and head inside. This will cause the game to prompt you that doing so will progress the story. Choose “Go Inside” to proceed for another lengthy cutscene. Eventually, Van and Agnes will end up on a train heading for another one of Giacomo’s hideouts. You’ll be prompted to choose which one of the hideout’s that might be fishy. Select the option “7th District – Central Station” to earn 2 SP.

Edith – Station Street

As soon as you arrive on Station Street, head north along the sidewalk and take a left into the next alley to reach the door leading to the Underground Ruins. Interact with it to watch Van jimmy the door open just like before. You can then use the door to travel to the Underground Ruins.

A map of where to find the Station Street Underground Ruins in the Trails Through Daybreak Prologue

Station Street Underground Ruins

A cutscene will trigger inside the ruins in which Van will give Agnes the Evade 1 and Mind 1 Xipha quartz. The game will then give you a tutorial on how to equip quartz. Add them both to Agnes’ orbment to continue. You’ll then want to work your way through the ruins to reach the northern section. Along the way, the game will provide you with additional combat tutorials. When you reach the area that looks like a dead end, interact with the bring to the right of what looks like a doorway to reveal a hidden entrance. Follow the path to reach the charging station with our destination just beyond it. It would be a good idea to heal up and save now just in case…

An image of the brick you'll need to interactive to reveal the hidden door at the Underground Ruins in the Trails Through Daybreak Prologue

Enter the hideout to trigger a cutscene where Van and Agnes will find the item they are searching for. Celebrations will be short when some unhappy spirits decide to inhabit a pair of nearby gargoyles dubbed Gargaou Roume and attend the party. The enemy is weak to earth, water, and time arts so make sure to hit them with a couple. Additionally, you’ll unlock Van’s S-Craft which you’ll want to utilize to deal massage damage to the gargoyles. Some things to watch out for are their fire breath attack that can hit both Van and Agnes as well as their buff move that will increase all of their stats for 3 turns.

An image of the two Gargaou Roume bosses you'll face at the end of the Trails Through Daybreak Prologue

Defeating the Gargaou Roume will trigger a cutscene, during which you’ll want to select the choice “Bear the Nightmare” leading to a fight against the drugged mobsters. Just follow the game’s advice to unload and make quick work of them for another cutscene leading to the end of the prologue!

Chests

A map picture of all four chests you can find around the Station Street Underground Ruins in the Trails Through Daybreak Prologue
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  • Marble Ring x1
    • ATS+5 = Prevents Mute (75%)
  • EP Charge II x1
    • Restores 300 EP
  • Zeram Powder x1
    • Cures K.O. – Restores All HP – CP+100
  • Hit 1 x1
    • ACC+25% – Crit+2%

Enemy Data

  • Aura Geist
  • Flying Feline
  • Outskirts Rummager
  • Gargou Roume

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