Octopath Traveler 2 is the highly-anticipated sequel of Octopath Traveler, a hit RPG that came out all the way back in 2018. If you haven’t played Octopath Traveler or its sequel yet, then you’re definitely in the minority! These games are easily some of the best, most nostalgic RPGs of all time, especially Octopath Traveler 2!
Like in any RPG, weapon choice is incredibly important in Octopath Traveler 2. Which weapons you choose can easily determine the outcome of your playthrough, so why would you choose to arm yourself with anything but the best? Keep reading for a detailed list of all the best weapons in Octopath Traveler 2 and how to get them!
How to Get the Best Weapons in Octopath Traveler 2
While there are a lot of weapons available to players in Octopath Traveler 2, not all of them are winners. Although the Divine Weapons may seem like they’d be the best of the bunch due to their deity-like name, the truth is that the best weapons overall in Octopath Traveler 2 are the battle-tested weapons.
The battle-tested weapons beat all other in-game weapons by a landslide in nearly every category. You won’t be able to find tougher, more dependable weapons anywhere else! Fortunately, battle-tested weapons can be obtained in several different ways depending on your style and character preference.
Almost all battle-tested weapons are acquired by specific Path Actions performed on specific characters. So unfortunately, although they’re not especially difficult to get, it occasionally becomes a game of chance.
We recommend saving your game prior to using the Path Actions on characters, so you’re able to try getting the weapons again and again (if you don’t succeed on the first try). You can find the best weapons in Octopath Traveler 2, the battle-tested weapons, listed below:
All Battle-Tested Weapons and How to Get Them
| Weapon | Stats | Requirements | Location | Character and How to Find | Path Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle-Tested Blade | Phys. Attack: 400 Critical: 120 Bonus Attribute: Equip effect: Raises potency of physical skills by 30%. | Complete Hikari Chapter 5 | Crackledge Harbor, Wildilands | Vanderham. He is walking in Crackledge Harbor. Fast travel to Croptail, then walk to East Cropdale Forest Road, and then head northeast to arrive there. | Purchase (Partitio): 95,000 leaves Mug (Osvald): Unknown Rrop Rate. Steal (Throné): 80% Steal Chance (when at Lv. 71) Entreat (Agnea): Lv. 80 |
| Battle-Tested Spear | Phys. Attack: 390 Critical: 120 Bonus Attribute: Attack effect: Slim chance to blind target for 5 turns. | Complete Hikari Chapter 5 | Ku, Hinoeuma | Senior Retainer Benkeui. Travel to Ku Country and talk to a female NPC located northeast. Complete the sidequest called “Then Mikka” and Benkeui will appear. | Purchase (Partitio): 95,000 leaves Mug (Osvald): Unknown Drop Rate. Steal (Throné): 55% Steal Chance (when at Lv. 65) Entreat (Agnea): Lv. 80 |
| Battle-Tested Dagger | Phys. Attack: 380 Evasion: 120 Bonus Attribute: Attack effect: Slim chance to reduce target’s accuracy. | — | Winterbloom, Winterland | Gardener Black. North of Winter Bloom, talk to Lord Melia on the 2nd floor of the building found there. This will start the sidequest called “Melia Afterwards”. Head to the building to the north and get Yukito back to Lord Melia. Bandit Black will become Gardener Black. | Mug (Osvald): Unknown drop rate. Entreat (Agnea): Lv. 80 |
| Battle-Tested Axe | Phys. Attack: 400 Elem. Attack: 250 Bonus Attribute: Equip effect: Raises potency of lightning and ice-based attacks. | — | Na Nasahi Village, Toto’haha Island or Cold Cape Pub, Winterland | Guardian Silat. Travel to Na Nasahi Village and head to the topmost part of the area. You will find a ladder and find Silat. or Hooded Villager. Head to Cold Cape Pub in Winterland and look for a hooded villager NPC. Defeat him to get it (2% drop). Save before to keep trying getting the drop or use Path Actions. | Purchase (Partitio): 95,000 leaves Mug (Osvald): Unknown Drop Rate. Steal (Throné): 80% Steal Chance (when at Lv. 74) Entreat (Agnea): Lv. 80 or Provoke (Ochette): 2% Drop Rate Challenge (Hikari): 2% Drop Rate |
| Battle-Tested Bow | Phys. Attack: 390 Critical: 120 Bonus Attribute: Attack effect: Slim chance to reduce target’s physical defense. | Complete Ochette Chapter 3 | Kenomo Village, Toto’haha Island or New Delsta, Brightland | Village Chief Kozahe. During daytime, travel to Kenomo Village and look for the Chief. or Trainer NPC. TRavel to the inn at New Delsta and you will find the trainer just in front of it. | Purchase (Partitio): 95,000 leaves Mug (Osvald): Unknown Drop Rate. or Provoke (Ochette): 2% Drop Rate Challenge (Hikari): 2% Drop Rate |
| Battle-Tested Staff | Phys. Attack: 200 Elem. Attack: 400 Bonus Attribute: Attack effect: Slim chance to reduce target’s speed. | Complete Ochette Chapter 4 | Oar’s Rush, Wildlands or Canalbridge, Harborland | Vice President Rock. During daytime, find the Vice President in exactly the same location you found Partitio first. or Trainer NPC. Located in the Northeast Church, right next to the organ. | Purchase (Partitio): 95,000 leaves Mug (Osvald): Unknown Drop Rate. Steal (Throné): 80% Steal Chance (when at Lv. 74) Entreat (Agnea): Lv. 80 or Provoke (Ochette): 2% Drop Rate Challenge (Hikari): 2% Drop Rate |
As you probably inferred from the chart above, there are many options available to players that are looking to get their hands on battle-tested weapons.
Whether you choose to get them the risky way or the safe way is up to you, but either way, you’ll never regret arming yourself with a battle-tested weapon in Octopath Traveler 2!
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