Welcome to NGB and our walkthrough for the Kindlers of the Flame: Ch. 3 The Merchant Ludo quest in Octopath Traveler 0. To complete this quest, you’ll need to recruit a person to Wishvale. Our walkthrough will show you how to start the quest, complete the objectives, and receive the rewards.
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Kindlers of the Flame: Ch. 3 The Merchant Ludo Guide
How to Start the Kindlers of the Flame: Ch. 3 The Merchant Ludo Quest
The Kindlers of the Flame: Ch. 3 The Merchant Ludo quest in Octopath Traveler 0 will automatically begin during the Opening Trade Routes quest. The recommended level for this quest is 28.
Kindlers of the Flame: Ch. 3 The Merchant Ludo Walkthrough
With the construction of the tavern and fields, the town can now produce more than enough food for its residents. The next goal is to find a skilled merchant who can peddle any excess provisions and foodstuffs.
Speak to Margot in Wishvale
First, speak with Margot in Wishvale to officially begin the quest.
Search for skilled merchants in Sunshade
To reach Sunshade from Rippletide, you’ll need to head through the following areas:
- Rippletide
- North Shepherds Rock Pass
- Shepherd Rock Pass
- Eastern Sunshade Sands
- Sunshade Sands
- Sunshade
Once in Sunshade, head east and approach the two merchants standing next to a building to trigger a cutscene.
Search for the merchant Ludo
Next, head to the northwestern side of Sunshade to trigger another cutscene where you’ll meet Ludo.
Defeat the lizardment infesting the trade route
After your encounter, you’ll need to travel to the Finesand Ruins. To reach this area, you’ll need to pass through the following areas from Sunshade:
Once in the Finesand Ruins, head to the northern part of the area to encounter a bunch of Desert Lizardking I!
| Enemy | Vulnerability |
|---|---|
| Desert Lizardking I | Polearm, Dagger, Tome, Fan, Wind, Dark |
After you take out all three enemies, Ludo will make an appearance just in time for the second wave.
Boss Vulnerabilities
| Enemy | Vulnerability |
|---|---|
| Desert Lizardking x2 | Polearm, Dagger, Tome, Fan, Wind, Dark |
| Lizardmen Leader | Sword, Bow, Staff, Ice, Dark |
Boss Skills
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Smash | Single target attack |
| Thrash | AoE attack that hits the front row |
| Bombardment | Heavy attack on the front row |
After the fight, Ludo will become your companion and a resident of Wishvale! Ludo is a merchant capable of weakening foes while dealing plenty of damage. His weapons include Polearm and Bow. He also has the following Battle Skills:
- Spearhead – Unleash a polearm attack on a foe, and act faster during next turn
- Appraisal – Show weak points and possessions of a foe
Speak with Stia in Wishvale
When the cutscene ends, speak with Stia next to her workshop. Once the cutscene concludes, so will the quest!
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