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In Octopath Traveler II, people all over Solistia need your help. Start their side stories to resolve their problems. This is a guide on the side stories found in the Wildlands.
Alpione’s Next Chapter
Obtained: Gravell – Speak with Alpione near the inn
Alpione is bored and looking for work. She’s going to need someone to hire her for her huntress skills. Exit Gravell via the western map transition to Western Gravell Wilds. Follow the path a short ways down some steps to find a Merchant. Use an information gleaning Path Action on him to learn the Hunting Request. Return to Gravell and speak with Alpione to end the tale.
Rewards: 10000 leaves and Alpione’s Amulet
In Search of the Divine Weapons
Obtained: Gravell (Northeast of Crackridge) – Speak with the Retired Blacksmith in the house guarded by the Debt Collector. This building is just right of the savepoint. Use Ambush, Provoke or Soothe to knock out the Debt Collector.
The Retired Blacksmith will talk about the divine weapons. You’ll need to collect six of these divine weapons and bring them to the Retired Blacksmith. The locations of these weapons can be found at the below locations. When you bring him the first weapon, you’ll unlock the Armsmaster Job! Please note that some of these weapons are in high level areas so be careful!
Rusty Axe
Location: Hinoeuma – Quicksand Gaol (Danger Level 30)
The Quicksand Gaol can be reached from the Western Sai Sands, which is west of Sai. Once there, follow the path west from the savepoint and approach the red chest in the bottom of a sand pit. You’ll be prompted with a warning about a dangerous presence. Agree to press on then defeat the Lord of the Sands in a boss fight. The Lord of the Sands will summon Desert Worms to assist him during this fight. While the adds are up, the boss’ vulnerabilities will be protected. The Lord of the Sands is vulnerable to Sword, Dagger, Axe, Ice and Light. The Desert Worms are vulnerable to Sword, Axe, Wind and Light. The Lord of the Sands can inflict Blindness on a target and will swallow one of your party members causing them to be unable to act. To free them, use a vulnerability against the boss. Once you’ve taken down the boss, loot the chest.
Rusty Bow
Location: Toto’haha – Sinking Ruins (Danger Level 45)
Make way to the northwestern part of the area to find a red chest just before a tree. As you approach it, you’ll be warned that there is a dangerous presence. Agree to proceed anyway then take down the Behemoth in a boss fight. The Behemoth is weak to Spear, Axe and Bow. Loot the chest to find the bow!
Rusty Dagger
Location: The Sundering Seas – Shipwreck of the Empress
Travel to the Crackridge Harbor: Anchorage in the Wildlands then sail east to reach the Shipwreck of the Empress. Dock there then head for the savepoint. Make your way west using a dock to sail across the water. When you reach the other side, climb up the ladder then head up two flights of stairs. Head west to reach the captain’s quarters then loot the red chest inside the room.
Rusty Polearm
Location: Leaflands – Timberain: Town Square
Head west of the fountain and go down the stairs to find an Elderly Soldier blocking a building. Use a Path Action to knock him out then head inside. Hug the east side to find a hidden path leading to a chest.
Rusty Staff
Location: Crestlands – Seat of the Water Sprite (Danger Level 26)
From the Borderfall, savepoint travel east across the bridge then head down 2 ladders to reach a dock. Sail north to reach the cave behind the waterfall. Once inside the Seat of the Water Sprite, follow the western path to reach the northern area where you’ll find a ladder. Take the ladder down and follow the path south to reach the shrine. Loot the chest!
Rusty Sword
Complete The Sword in the Stone side story to receive this sword as a reward.
Reaching for the Stars
Obtained: Gravell – Speak with the Ambitious Youth up the ladder behind the inn.
The Ambitious Youth wishes for the whole village to sleep so he can slip out. The easiest way to do this is to make sure Throne is in your party then switch to night. At night, Ambush the two villagers just south of the tavern and the soldier just south of the savepoint. A cutscene will then trigger and the quest will complete.
Rewards: 15000 leaves and Gaudy Hat
Stolen Goods
Obtained: Oresrush – Speak with the Peddler.
The Peddler will want you to find the Stolen Goods. These goods can be found in Oresrush: Foundry! Ambush the person guarding the western house then loot the chest inside to receive the Stolen Goods. Return to the Peddler to complete the quest.
Rewards: 3000 leaves, Light Nut and Healing Grape (M)
The Cave Monster
Obtained: Unfinished Tunnel – Speak with the Foreman
The Foreman warns of a monster deep within the tunnel. Just past the savepoint, you’ll encounter Manymaws. This enemy is vulnerable to Sword / Axe / Staff / Fire. Watch out for this boss as it can inflict all status aliments on all your party members at once!! Once you defeat it, the Foreman’s crew will be saved and the tale will end.
Rewards: 5000 leaves and Resistant Nut (L)
The Missing Girl
Obtained: Gravell – Speak with the Worried Mother
The Worried Mother is worried that her daughter ran off to the valley in the West Gravell Wilds. In search of the girl, make your way west of town to enter the Western Gravell Wilds. Make your way through this area until you spot a really long ladder leading down. Take it down then keep heading down to find the Ivory Ravine (Danger Level 50). Once in the Ivory Ravine, make your way through the area to reach the savepoint. Head east down the stairs then enter the water. Fight the boss just before the girl. This is one doozy of a fight so be well prepared as this boss likes to one shot party members!
| Enemy | Vulnerable |
|---|---|
| Deep One | Sword / Axe / Fire / Light Spear / Dagger / Bow / Ice |
After you defeat it, you’ll receive the Cloudy Crystal Bracelet. Sail north and dock at the small island the girl is at. Speak with the Lost Girl and hand over the Cloudy Crystal Bracelet. After hearing the fate of her sister, you’ll find out that the Lost Girl is of course lost. Use a Path Action to have her follow you back to Gravell. Once in Gravell, speak with the Worried Mother to complete the tale.
Rewards: 15000 leaves and Sisters’ Amulet
Wanted: A Good Joke
Obtained: Oresrush – Speak with Joe
Joe will want you to find out the below information.
- Nikki’s Special Joke – Glean this info from Nikki day or night on the second floor balcony of the inn.
- Harry’s Self-Deprecating Joke – Glean this info from Harry day or night on western side of the inn.
- Ned’s Romantic Advice – Glean this info from Ned day or night in the tavern.
Once you’ve gathered it all, return to him to complete the quest.
Rewards: 3500 leaves and Invigorating Nut (M)
