Welcome to NGB and our guide on Theatropolis in Octopath Traveler 0. This town features a variety of residents to interact with, shops to explore, and treasure chests containing useful items. Whether you’re looking to recruit new people as helpers, stock up on items, or find unique items, this guide will help you navigate Theatropolis efficiently!
Quick Links
- Theatropolis Area Guide
- Quests
- Treasure Chests
- Shops
- Theatropolis NPC Path Actions Guide
- NPC Path Action Table
- NPC Spotlight: Special Requirements
- Acerbic Scholar – Contend & Impress
- Bibliophile Cleric – Invite
- Burly Scholar – Recruit
- Girl Waiting for her Thespian Parents – Inquire
- Knight Ardante from the Garrison – Recruit
- Master of Books – Contend & Impress
- Merchant from Valore – Hire
- Merchant Who Caters to Theatregoers – Hire
- Novel-Reading Librarian – Recruit
- Old Man Who Wants to See a Cheerful Play – Recruit
- Pushy Farmer – Invite
- Smithy Apprentice – Invite
- Soldier Guarding Entrance – Recruit
- Vigilant Merchant – Contend & Impress
- Woman Fond of the Coastlands – Contend & Invite
- Items
- Related Octopath Traveler 0 Content
Theatropolis Area Guide
Quests
Treasure Chests
Thoroughly explore Theatropolis to find these chests:
- Herb of Healing – Second floor of inn
- Blue Chest – West of Amphitheatre
Shops
As you explore Theatropolis, make sure to check out the shops to stock up on any items you might need and acquire upgrades for your weapons and armor!
Item Shop
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Healing Grape | Restore HP of an ally | 50 |
| Inspiriting Plum | Restores SP of an ally | 240 |
| Olive of Life | Revives and restores HP of a fallen ally | 500 |
| Herb of Clamor | Cures an ally of silence | 30 |
| Herb of Light | Cures an ally of blindness | 30 |
| Herb of Awakening | Awakens a sleeping or comatose ally | 30 |
Smithy
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bone Spear | Phys Atk +28 Accuracy -18 | 1400 |
| Laurel Staff | Phys Atk +24 Elem Atk +52 | 3800 |
| Stone Rod | Phys Atk +4 Elem Atk +22 | 800 |
| Secrets of Sleep: Volume I | Phys Atk +10 Elem Atk +40 | 2400 |
| Ancient Grimoire | Phys Atk +3 Elem Atk +23 Speed +18 | 800 |
| Viper’s Chakram | Phys Atk +51 Elem Atk +48 | 7000 |
| Chakram | Phys Atk +33 Elem Atk +35 | 2200 |
| Silver Shield | Max HP +150 Phys Def +42 Elem Def +34 | 6500 |
| Sturdy Shield | Phys Def +20 | 900 |
| Silver Hairpiece | Max SP +10 Phys Def +10 Elem Def +18 | 900 |
| Pointed Hat | Phys Def +9 Elem Atk +8 Elem Def +21 | 540 |
| Bronze Armor | Phys Def +28 | 1200 |
| Unerring Earring | Accuracy +10 | 280 |
| Critical Earring | Crit +10 | 280 |
Theatropolis NPC Path Actions Guide
Exploring Theatropolis involves interacting with a variety of NPCs who offer information, items, and Path Action opportunities. Depending on the NPC, you may:
- Inquire for background info or collection points
- Entreat or Purchase items
- Contend (fight) them for items
- Hire, Impress, or Invite them based on your Path Action
If you cannot pass the percentage checks, you will harm your reputation in town. To make things easy, here’s a fully structured NPC table, followed by individual notes for unique characters that require special items or have notable vulnerabilities.
NPC Path Action Table
Theatropolis NPC List & Available Actions
| NPC | Location | Inquire | Entreat | Purchase | Contend | Hire | Impress | Recruit | Invite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acerbic Scholar | Library | Background Info | – | – | Light Nut, Ancient Grimoire, Lightning’s Call Mastery | – | Yes | – | – |
| Bibliophile Cleric | Library | Background Info | Healing Grape (M), Laurel Staff, Silver Hairpiece | – | – | – | – | – | Yes |
| Burly Scholar | Library | Background Info | History of Orsterra, Fine Quill, Double Slam Mastery | – | – | – | – | Yes | – |
| Flower-Loving Old Lady | Outside library | Background Info | – | Flower x5, Sandbag | – | – | – | – | – |
| Girl Waiting for her Thespian Parents | West of northwestern house | Collection Point Info | Raspberry, Stuffed Toy | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Insomniac Boy | Southwest of Amphitheatre | Background Info | – | Healing Grape, Tree Nut, Glass Marble | – | – | – | – | – |
| Knight Ardante from the Garrison | South of Amphitheatre | Background Info | Magic Eater, Iron Armor | – | – | – | – | Yes | – |
| Master of Books | Library | ??? | – | – | Battle-Worn Tome | – | Yes | – | – |
| Merchant from Valore | West of tavern | List of Theatropolis Trade Goods | – | Healing Grape (M), Critical Earring, Bottle of Poison Dust | – | Yes | – | – | – |
| Merchant Who Caters to Theatregoers | Near item shop | Additional Smithy Recipe | – | Iron Dagger, Feathered Hat | – | Yes | – | – | – |
| Novel-Reading Librarian | Library | ??? | Inspiriting Plum, Herb of SP Aid, Popular Romance Novel | – | – | – | – | Yes | – |
| Old Man Who Wants to See a Cheerful Play | Tavern | Theatropolis Recipe Book | Chicken Skewers, Cheap Whiskey | – | – | – | – | Yes | – |
| Pushy Farmer | Near item shop | Background Info | Tomato x3, Paprika x3, Critical Nut | – | – | – | – | – | Yes |
| Smithy Apprentice | Outside smithy | Background Info | – | Spear, Leather Vest, Inspiriting Plum | – | – | – | – | Yes |
| Soldier Guarding Entrance | Southeastern exit | Flatlands House Blueprints | Helmcleaver Mastery, Silver-Laden Axe, Sturdy Helm | – | – | – | – | Yes | – |
| Vigilant Merchant | Near item shop | Theatropolis Equipment Archive | – | – | Ice Soulstone, Thunder Soulstone | – | Yes | – | – |
| Woman Fond of the Coastlands | Tavern | Background Info | – | – | Stewed Chicken & Tomatoes, Tomato x3, Peacebringer’s Garb | – | – | – | Yes |
NPC Spotlight: Special Requirements
Acerbic Scholar – Contend & Impress
- Danger Level: 9
- Vulnerabilities: Sword, Dagger, Axe, Fan, Ice, Dark
- Strength: 3
- Skill: Strike – Deal great tome damage to all foes
- Uses: 2/2
Bibliophile Cleric – Invite
- Resident Skill: Faithful Heart – [Church] Adds 1 to the helper’s original use count (Effect is not cumulative)
Burly Scholar – Recruit
- Strength: 6
- Skill: Powerful Slam – Deal massive tome damage to a foe
- Uses: 2/2
Girl Waiting for her Thespian Parents – Inquire
- Collection Point: In the flower bed next to the girl – Broccoli Seed
Knight Ardante from the Garrison – Recruit
- Strength: 2
- Skill: Avoid Danger – Raise Evasion of an ally for 3 turns
- Uses: 4/4
Master of Books – Contend & Impress
- Danger Level: 60
- Strength: 10
- Skill: Triple Beat – Deal great tome damage to a foe 3 times
- Uses: 2/2
Merchant from Valore – Hire
- Strength: 3
- Skill: Poison Dust – Gain a chance to inflict poison on a foe for 3 turns
- Uses: 4/4
- Standard Price: 360 leaves
- Haggled Price: 260 leaves
Merchant Who Caters to Theatregoers – Hire
- Strength: 4
- Skill: First Aid – Greatly restore HP of an ally
- Uses: 4/4
- Standard Price: 2400 leaves
- Haggled Price: 2000 leaves
Novel-Reading Librarian – Recruit
- Strength: 3
- Skill: Mindrot – Lower Elem. Atk. of a foe for 3 turns
- Uses: 4/4
Old Man Who Wants to See a Cheerful Play – Recruit
- Strength: 3
- Skill: Sanguine Dust – Gain a chance to inflict bleeding on a foe for 3 turns
- Uses: 4/4
Pushy Farmer – Invite
- Recruitment Requirement: Tomato Salad
- Resident Skill: Harvest Expert – [Fields/Ranch] Slightly increases the yield (Effect is not cumulative)
Smithy Apprentice – Invite
- Resident Skill: Metal Supply – Regularly receive a delivery of metal
Soldier Guarding Entrance – Recruit
- Strength: 3
- Skill: Stab – Deal dagger damage to a foe
- Uses: 4/4
Vigilant Merchant – Contend & Impress
- Danger Level: 9
- Enemy Group: Vigilant Merchant + 2 Merchants
- Vulnerabilities:
- Vigilant Merchant – Sword, Dagger, Bow, Tome, Ice, Lightning
- Merchants – Sword, Bow, Tome, Ice, Lightning
- Strength: 2
- Skill: Tradewinds – Deal wind damage to a foe
- Uses: 2/2
Woman Fond of the Coastlands – Contend & Invite
- Danger Level: 23
- Enemy Group: Woman Fond of the Coastlands + 2 Tavern Patrons
- Vulnerabilities:
- Woman Fond of the Coastlands – Polearm, Dagger, Axe, Lightning, Wind
- Tavern Patron – Axe, Bow, Lightning, Dark
- Resident Skill: Seasoning Gift – Regularly receive a delivery of foods
Items
Letter Fragment
Loot from the bookshelf in the library on the western side of Theatropolis.
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