Heidne and the Man-Eating Miser – Octopath Traveler 0

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Welcome to NGB and our walkthrough for the Heidne and the Man-Eating Miser quest in Octopath Traveler 0. Our walkthrough will show you how to start the quest, complete the objectives, and receive the rewards.

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Heidne and the Man-Eating Miser Overview

  • Location: Woodlands Region – Wishvale Trail
  • Recommended Level: 34

How to Start the Heidne and the Man-Eating Miser Quest

To begin the Heidne and the Man-Eating Miser quest in Octopath Traveler 0, speak with Roneth on Wishvale Trail after completing the One’s True Worth quest.

Heidne and the Man-Eating Miser Walkthrough

Heidne decides to confront her father, Vaughner, a slave trader known as the Man-Eating Miser, and makes her way to his hideout. Their long-standing feud is finally about to reach its conclusion.

Head to Vaughner’s hideout

Octopath Traveler 0 Heidne and the Man-Eating Miser

Next, travel to Rippletide and hop on your ship. Once on your ship, sail west under the bridge to reach the Man-Eating Miser’s Hideout in the Middlesea. When you arrive on the island, head west along the wooden path to trigger a cutscene during which you’ll engage in a fight.

EnemiesVulnerabilities
Vaughner’s Underling IPolearm, Staff, Fan, Ice, Lightning
Vaughner’s Underling IIPolearm, Dagger, Fan, Ice, Lightning

After the fight, proceed through the Man-Eating Miser’s Hideout. In the northern part of the area, you’ll encounter Vaughner the Man-Eating Miser.

Boss Fight: Vaughner the Man-Eating Miser

For this fight, you will face Vaughner the Man-Eating Miser and Vaughner’s Guard.

Boss Weaknesses
EnemiesShieldsVulnerabilities
Vaughner the Man-Eating Miser22Sword, Polearm, Dagger, Lightning, Light
Vaughner’s Guard13Polearm, Dagger, Axe, Ice, Lightning
Boss Abilities
SkillsEffects
Aggressive SlashMulti-hit attack that hits multiple targets
CoercionInflicts Terror on front row preventing them from using BP
Bloody Impaling ThrustInflicts Hemorrhage and Weakness
Barbados BitePhysical Defense and Elemental Defense down

Rescue the slaves

After the boss fight, continue along the path to reach the cage where a cutscene will trigger.

Speak to Roneth on Wishvale Trail

Next, return to Wishvale Trail and speak with Roneth to complete the quest. Heidne will then join you as a companion and resident of Wishvale.

Heidne is a thief who steals from enemies and weakens them with her talents. She uses the Sword and Dagger as weapons and has the following battle skills:

  • Steal – Steal an item from a foe
  • Reaping Slash – Unleash a dagger attack on a foe
Octopath Traveler 0 Heidne

Man-Eating Miser’s Hideout Area Guide

Treasure Chests

Thoroughly explore the Man-Eating Miser’s Hideout to find these chests:

Octopath Traveler 0 Man-Eating Miser's Hideout
  • Octopath Rolls
  • Magic Nut (L)

Enemies and Weaknesses

Understanding enemy vulnerabilities is essential for quick and efficient battles. The following table summarizes the foes you’ll encounter in the Man-Eating Miser’s Hideout:

EnemyVulnerability
Light GuardianSword, Dagger, Bow, Dark
Light RemnantSword, Polearm, Axe, Dark
Thunder RemnantSword, Polearm, Axe, Wind

Tips for battling enemies: Use weapons that exploit their weaknesses for faster battles and to break shields.

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