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Octopath Traveler 0 (Octopath 0)
Master of Fame Chapter 1: The Genius Playwright Walkthrough
The Genius Playwright is the first chapter of the Master of Fame questline of Octopath Traveler 0 (Octopath 0). Here's a walkthrough of The Genius Playwright, including enemies and bosses encountered, treasure and chest locations, and quest tips!
| ◀ Previous Chapter | Next Chapter ▶ |
|---|---|
| Prologue | Fit for a Tragedy |
List of Contents
The Genius Playwright Details and Unlock Condition
| Chapter | Master of Fame - Chapter 1 | Location | Flatlands Region, Theatropolis |
|---|---|
| Rec. Level | 6 |
You can start The Genius Playwright after completing the Prologue and entering the Amphitheatre in Theatropolis.
The Genius Playwright Walkthrough
Quest Objectives
| 1 |  Travel to Theatropolis. After accepting the Fame path in the prologue, travel to Theatropolis in the Flatlands Region where you need to gather information about Auguste. |
|---|---|
| 2 |  Grab the Flowers Near the Amphitheatre. Head north towards the Amphitheatre and grab the Flowers on the right side flower bed before entering the building. |
| 3 |  Accept the Quest. Once inside, head up the staircase and head inside the north room. Once inside the theatre, make your way to the stage and accept the The Genius Playwright quest. |
| 4 |  A cutscene will play and there will be a prompt to progress Auguste's dialogue. You can choose any response to complete his dialogue.. |
| 5 |  After the cutscene, head left into the left hallway and a mysterious individual named Schwartz will ask you to turn back. You can choose any response to his demand to continue the cutscene. Note: You can save your game progress after the cutscene by interacting with the nearby monument. |
| 6 |  Open the Chest South of the Monument. Follow the path south of the save point and open the treasure chest to get a Healing Grape.  Open the Chest South of the Stage. Make your way down the stage area and open another treasure chest to get a Thunder Soulstone.  Open the Chest South of the Hallway. There's another chest on the right side of the room that contains a Buckler which you can equip on one of your characters.  Open the Chest Inside the Hallway. Enter the passageway north and up the staircase. There's another chest on the right hallway that contains 250 Leaves. |
| 7 |  Open the Chest in the Left Room Enter the leftmost room and open the chest inside to obtain a Double Slam Mastery.  Open the Chests Inside the Two Rooms. Enter the next room for a cutscene with Francesca the Actress. Once you regain control, head to the hallway on the right and enter the first room on the right side to get an Olive of Life from a chest. Next, enter the second room on the left side wall and open a chest to get a Stimulating Earring. |
| 8 |  Defeat the Menacing Thespian (Leader). Before heading to the next area, head back to the left side of the room where you can fight an Elite Enemy called the Menacing Thespian (Leader). Note: You don't need to fight this elite enemy to progress, but defeating it will reward valuable items that can improve your town facilities. |
| 9 |  In the next area, head up the stairs to the left and approach Schwartz for a cutscene where Auguste discovers you. |
| 10 |  Defeat the Aide (Rearguard) and Aide (Vanguard). You'll need to fight an Aide (Rearguard and Aide (Vanguard) after the cutscene. They are not particularly tough enemies so keep using your strongest attacks and healing when necessary to defeat them. |
| 11 |  After the battle, a cutscene will play where Schwartz reveals the need to kill Auguste to prevent more innocent deaths, which also ends the chapter. |
The Genius Playwright Enemies Encountered
| Enemies encountered during this main quest are currently being added. Check back soon! |
The Genius Playwright Bosses
Aide (Vanguard) and Aide (Rearguard)
Aide (Vanguard)
Aide (Rearguard)
| Enemy Information | |
|---|---|
 Aide (Vanguard) | |
| Shield Points (SP) | 5 SP  |
| Weaknesses |      |
| Drop | Stone Rod |
| Enemy Information | |
|---|---|
 Aide (Rearguard) | |
| Shield Points (SP) | 4 SP |
| Weaknesses |      |
| Drop | Stone Rod |
The Aide (Vanguard) and Aide (Rearguard) are not particularly tough bosses as they have low shields and don't hit that hard. You can speed up the battle by focusing all of your damage on either one of the Aides to reduce the damage you get from their attacks.
Alternatively, if you recruited Alexia in Theatropolios, you can have him use his Duskfall skill which deals Dark Damage to all enemies. Both Aides are weak to Dark, so having Alexia cast Duskfall can speed up the fight.
Aide (Vanguard and Rearguard) Weaknesses and Boss Guide
The Genius Playwright Treasure and Chest Locations
Amphitheatre: Rehearsal Room
| Treasure | Location |
|---|---|
|
Healing Grape x1 (Chest) |
 South of the Save Monument in the Amphitheatre: Rehearsal Room. |
|
Thunder Soulstone x1 (Chest) |
 On the ground floor of the Amphitheatre: Rehearsal Room close to the stairs. |
|
Buckler x1 (Chest) |
 On the ground floor of the Amphitheatre: Rehearsal Room south of the right hallway. |
|
250 Leaves (Chest) |
 On the right side of the hallway leading to the inner section of Amphitheatre: Rehearsal Room. |
|
Olive of Life x1 (Chest) |
 In the first room on a hallway's right side wall in the inner section Amphitheatre: Rehearsal Room. |
|
Stimulating Earring x1 (Chest) |
 In the second room on a hallway's left side wall in the inner section of Amphitheatre: Rehearsal Room. |
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Double Slam Mastery x1 (Chest) |
 In the leftmost room in the inner section of Amphitheatre: Rehearsal 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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