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Octopath Traveler 0 (Octopath 0)
Prologue Walkthrough
The Prologue is the first Main Quest in Octopath Traveler 0 (Octopath 0). Here's a walkthrough of the Prologue, including Path Actions, enemies and bosses encountered, treasure and chest locations, and quest tips!
| ◀ Previous Chapter | Next Chapters ▶ |
|---|---|
| - | The Covetous Witch The Scarlet Tyrant The Genius Playwright |
List of Contents
Prologue Details and Unlock Condition
| Location | Woodlands Region, Wishvale |
|---|---|
| Rec. Level | 1 |
The Prologue is the opening main quest, taking you through the village of Wishvale and the nearby Woodlands areas as you complete a series of jobs, eventually leading into the rest of your adventure.
Prologue Walkthrough
Quest Objectives
| 1 |  Create your character. In the character creation screen, you can select your hero's Appearance, Learned Skill, Favorite Dish, and Belongings. Choose wisely, as you cannot change these after finishing character creation. ▶︎ Best Starting Choices |
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| 2 |  Go outside and see your father. Starting in your room, go downstairs and meet your mother, who will give you your Favorite Dish. Then, head outside into town. ▶︎ Which Favorite Dish Should You Choose? |
| 3 |  "Contend" with your father to learn from him. Meet your father directly to the right of your house, and interact with him to Contend against him, leading to a sparring match. Make sure to use your Boost when he's broken to finish him off quickly. This nets you the Vacuum Slice Mastery Action Skill. |
| 4 |  Visit the carpenter Lavore's house. Head south towards Lavore's house. After entering and watching the cutscene, you will be joined by a new companion: Stia. |
| 5 |  Head to the church. With Stia, head to the church north of the town. Once inside, accept the volunteer job to find an Azure Flamestone. |
| 6 |  Head to the cavern outside of town. With Stia, head to the church north of the town. Once inside, accept the volunteer job to find the Azure Firestone. You can find a save point just before exiting Wishvale at the south end of town. ▶︎ How to Save |
| 7 |  South of the town, enter the Wishvale Trail, then continue east to find the Cerulean Cavern. You will encounter random Monsters along the way, which are easy to defeat and provide quick XP. Avoid spending too much SP during combat, as you will need it for the upcoming boss fight. |
| 8 |  Obtain an azure flamestone. Past the mysterious scholar, enter the cavern and meet Phenn, a new companion. Continue deeper until you reach the glowing blue area on the east side, starting the encounter with the Emerald Direwolf boss. |
| 9 |  The Emerald Direwolf deals heavy damage, but the fight is easy to manage as long as you immediately heal whoever it attacks with Stia’s First Aid healing skill on her turn, and capitalize on Max Boost Attack opportunities when the boss’s guard breaks. ▶︎ Emerald Direwolf Weaknesses and Boss Guide |
| 10 |  Give the azure flamestone to Laurana. Head back to Wishvale and give the item to Laurana, located in the town center. After giving it to her, head back to your home and rest on the bed. |
| 11 |  Take a walk around Wishvale at night. At night, find Stia at the northern end of town. After speaking to her, you can head back to the house and finally go to sleep. |
| 12 |  Take a look around the festival. The next day, join Stia and visit three locations around the town festival, interacting with the townsfolk at each one. You must stop by the church, farm, and tavern before you can continue. |
| 13 |  After visiting all locations, head to the town center and speak with the elder to begin the Enkindling ritual. Before you start, this is your final chance to explore the town, complete Path Actions, and collect any remaining Treasures. |
| 14 |  Survive the attack. Defeat the Scarlet Wings Soldiers. Your companions will join the battle after two turns. Once the enemies are defeated, head south toward the Wishvale Trail to escape. |
| 15 |  At the Wishvale Trail, you will be ambushed by another set of soldiers, this time with a powerful Scarlet Wings Corporal. Make sure to use Laurana's Healing Light skill on party members who get heavily damaged by him. ▶︎ List of All Skills |
| 16 |  Select your job. After the timeskip, you can select one of eight Jobs for your hero, and one of three Mastery Skills. ▶︎ How to Change Jobs |
| 17 |  Head to Wishvale. From Nomos' hideout, head back to Wishvale to the west. |
| 18 |  Build a workshop. Once there, meet up with Stia, then clear the rubble in the area. Clearing the rubble and debris also grants you Stone and Lumber materials for the workshop. |
| 19 |  You can find the last bit of Lumber you need just outside the village, at the Wishvale Trail. Once you have it, head back and build the workshop with Stia. |
| 20 |  Select what you seek. After the workshop is built, Nomos will ask which path you seek: Wealth, Power, or Fame. Regardless of your choice, all three questlines can be done at any point in the story. ▶︎ Should You Choose Wealth, Power, or Fame? |
Prologue Path Actions
Contend
| NPC | Information |
|---|---|
|
Watch Captain Fried
Power Lv.1 |
Reward: ・Vacuum Slice Mastery x1 Location: Outside the protagonist's house. |
Prologue Enemies Encountered
| Enemies encountered during this main quest are currently being added. Check back soon! |
Prologue Bosses
Emerald Direwolf
| Enemy Information | |
|---|---|
Emerald Direwolf
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| Shield Points (SP) | 10 SP  |
| Weaknesses | 
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| Drop | Healing Grape |
The Emerald Direwolf is encountered during the "Obtain an azure flamestone" objective, inside the Cerulean Caverns. The boss has high HP and deals heavy damage, but can be managed easily with the following tips.
Emerald Direwolf Weaknesses and Boss Guide
Immediately Use Stia's First Aid Heal on Attacked Party Members
The boss's attacks halve the HP of its target, so when its Stia's turn and someone is half health, immediately use her First Aid healing skill on the damaged party member. Getting hit twice in a row without a heal will likely be fatal.
Use Phenn's Repeated Shot to Quickly Break the Boss's Guard
With the boss weak to Bows, Phenn's Repeated Shot can deal two guard damage in just one turn, breaking the boss much quicker.
Use Max Boost Attacks When the Boss is Broken
Save your 4x Max Boost attacks for when the boss is in the broken state, dealing massive damage while it is stunned.
Scarlet Wings Corporal
| Enemy Information | |
|---|---|
Scarlet Wings Corporal
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| Shield Points (SP) | 5 SP |
| Weaknesses |
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| Drop | Olive of Life |
You will encounter the Scarlet Wings Corporal accompanied by two soldiers when you enter the Wishvale Trail, during the "Survive the attack" objective.
Scarlet Wings Corporal Weaknesses and Boss Guide
Prioritize Breaking the Corporal During the "Stands Ready" State
If you see the Scarlet Wings Corporal standing ready and glowing with purple flames, he is preparing a powerful attack that hits the entire party. To stop it, prioritize breaking his guard, even if the other soldiers are still standing.
This can be done easily, as he has only 5 guard points, and Phenn’s Repeated Shot can help interrupt him faster.
Use Laurana's Healing Light Skill for Recovery
Laurana has a powerful healing skill, Healing Light, that restores over 300 HP. This spell alone can help your entire party stay healthy throughout the fight, so prioritize using Laurana mostly for her heals.
Prologue Treasure and Chest Locations
Wishvale
| Treasure | Location |
|---|---|
|
300 Leaves (Chest) |
 Found on the left side of the protagonist's room. |
Octopath Traveler 0 (Octopath 0) Related Guides
All Major Questlines
 Master of Wealth |
 Master of Power |
 Master of Fame |
All Main Quest Walkthroughs
| Ch. 0 | Prologue | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of |  Wealth |
 Power |
 Fame |
| Ch. 1 | The Covetous Witch | The Scarlet Tyrant | The Genius Playwright |
| Ch. 2 | A Flower Blooms | A Dream of Snow | Fit for a Tragedy |
| Ch. 3 | Herminia the Huntress | Tytos the Thunderblade | Auguste, Prince of Thieves |
| Finale | The Rings Sealed Away | ||
| Master of All | |||
| Ch. 1 | King Pardis III | ||
| Ch. 2 | General Mahrez | ||
| Ch. 3 | Charles the Traveler | ||
| Ch. 4 | Wise King Solon | ||
| Ch. 5 | El the Swordsman | ||
| Ch. 6 | Princess Elrica | ||
| Ch. 7 | Princess Alaune | ||
| Ch. 8 | Pardis the Scholarking | ||
| Finale | Trial of the Ring | ||
| Bestower of | Wealth |
Power |
Fame |
| Prologue | The Witch's Fortune | Empress from Abroad | The Shadow Apostate |
| Ch. 1 | The Have-Not | The One That Lays Waste | A New God |
| Ch. 2 | Fool's Gold | To Protect What Is Dear | Sacred Ashes |
| Ch. 3 | Oshka the Trader | Tatloch the Lady of Grace | Ceraphina the Charitable |
| Kindlers of the Flame | |||
| Ch. 1 | The Hunter Phenn | ||
| Ch. 2 | The Young Boy Basil | ||
| Ch. 3 | The Merchant Ludo | ||
| Ch. 4 | The Cleric Laurana | ||
| Ch. 5 | Protagonist | ||
| Bestower of All | |||
| Prologue | The Black Flame | ||
| Ch. 1 | Hell | ||
| Ch. 2 | Hill of the Dead | ||
| Ch. 3 | Castle of the Hollow Queen | ||
| Ch. 4 | A Nation Frozen in Time | ||
| Ch. 5 | The Gate of Finis | ||
| Ch. 6 | Precipice of Loss | ||
| Ch. 7 | Sazantos | ||
| Ch. 8 | At Journey's End | ||
| Finale | Trial of the Ring | True Ending | Post-Game |
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