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Master of Fame Chapter 1: The Genius Playwright Walkthrough

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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, along with boss guides and tips for completing the quest!

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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
Quest Description
In Theatropolis, city of the arts, lives Auguste, the most famous playwright in all the realm. His works are praised and loved by all. They are said to even change the hearts of his adoring fans...

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
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
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 Genius Playwright
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
Meet with Auguste
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
Left Hallway
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
Healing Grape Chest
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.
Thunder Soulstone Chest
Open the Chest South of the Stage.
Make your way down the stage area and open another treasure chest to get a Thunder Soulstone.
Buckler Treasure Chest
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.
250 Leaves Chest
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
Double Slam Mastery Chest
Open the Chest in the Left Room
Enter the leftmost room and open the chest inside to obtain a Double Slam Mastery.
Treasure Chest Locations
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
Menacing Thespian
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
Schwartz
In the next area, head up the stairs to the left and approach Schwartz for a cutscene where Auguste discovers you.
10
Aide Boss Fight
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
Schwartz Cutscene
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 Bosses

Aide (Vanguard) and Aide (Rearguard)

Aide (Vanguard)
Aide (Rearguard)
Enemy Information
Octopath Traveler 0 - Aide (Vanguard)IconAide (Vanguard)
Shield Points (SP)
5 SP
Weaknesses
SwordsDaggersStavesIceDark
Drop Stone Rod
Enemy Information
Octopath Traveler 0 - Aide (Rearguard)IconAide (Rearguard)
Shield Points (SP)
4 SP
Weaknesses
PolearmsAxesBowsTomesLightDark
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

Octopath Traveler 0 (Octopath 0) Related Guides

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Wealth Master of Wealth Power Master of Power Fame Master of Fame
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All Main Quest Walkthroughs

Ch. 0 Prologue
Kindlers Kindlers of the Flame (Part 1)
- Rekindling the Flame Pt.1
Ch. 1 The Hunter Phenn
Ch. 2 The Young Boy Basil
Master of WealthWealth PowerPower FameFame
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
Kindlers Kindlers of the Flame (Part 2)
Ch. 3 The Merchant Ludo
Ch. 4 The Cleric Laurana
Ch. 5 The Protagonist
Masters of All 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 WealthWealth PowerPower FameFame
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 Oskha the Trader Tatloch the Lady of Grace Ceraphina the Charitable
Bestower of All Bestower of All
Prologue The Black Flame
Ch. 1 Between Life and Death
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 At Journey's End
(True Ending)		 Endings Guide Post-Game

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