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 Guide
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

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.
| Enemies | Vulnerabilities |
|---|---|
| Vaughner’s Underling I | Polearm, Staff, Fan, Ice, Lightning |
| Vaughner’s Underling II | Polearm, 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
| Enemies | Shields | Vulnerabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Vaughner the Man-Eating Miser | 22 | Sword, Polearm, Dagger, Lightning, Light |
| Vaughner’s Guard | 13 | Polearm, Dagger, Axe, Ice, Lightning |
Boss Abilities
| Skills | Effects |
|---|---|
| Aggressive Slash | Multi-hit attack that hits multiple targets |
| Coercion | Inflicts Terror on front row preventing them from using BP |
| Bloody Impaling Thrust | Inflicts Hemorrhage and Weakness |
| Barbados Bite | Physical 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

Man-Eating Miser’s Hideout Area Guide
Treasure Chests
Thoroughly explore the Man-Eating Miser’s Hideout to find these chests:

- 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:
| Enemy | Vulnerability |
|---|---|
| Light Guardian | Sword, Dagger, Bow, Dark |
| Light Remnant | Sword, Polearm, Axe, Dark |
| Thunder Remnant | Sword, Polearm, Axe, Wind |
Tips for battling enemies: Use weapons that exploit their weaknesses for faster battles and to break shields.
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