All 9 Battle-Tested Weapon Locations
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This is a list of all 9 Battle-Tested Weapons in Octopath Traveler 0 (Octopath 0). Find out where to find all battle-tested equipment, what they are, trophy you get once you collect them all, as well as where to find backdoor trader NPCs.
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All 9 Battle-Tested Weapon Locations
| Jump to A Weapon! | ||
|---|---|---|
| Battle-Tested Axe | Battle-Tested Bow | Battle-Worn Tome |
| Battle-Tested Spear | Battle-Tested Dagger | Battle-Tested Staff |
| Battle-Tested Fan | Battle-Tested Blade | Battle-Tested Shield |
Battle-Tested Equipment are all obtained through Path Actions, specifically by contending the NPCs who carry them.
Every one of these NPCs is level 60, so expect the fights to be rough if you’re not geared or leveled enough.
Battle-Tested Axe
| Overworld Image |  |
|---|---|
| Location |  |
Contend Great Architect in Valore's Main Boulevard in the Woodlands Region.
Battle-Tested Bow
| Overworld Image |  |
|---|---|
| Location |  |
Contend Tottering Old Man in Emberglow's East District in the Frostlands Region.
Battle-Worn Tome
| Overworld Image |  |
|---|---|
| Location |  |
Contend Master of Books in the Theatropolis library in the Flatlands Region.
Battle-Tested Spear
| Overworld Image |  |
|---|---|
| Location |  |
Contend Energetic Old Woman in an eastern house in Rippletide in the Coastlands Region.
How to Get Battle-Tested Spear
Battle-Tested Dagger
| Overworld Image |  |
|---|---|
| Location |  |
Contend Powerful Pauper in the Slums of Craigspear found in the Cliftlands Region.
How to Get Battle-Tested Dagger
Battle-Tested Staff
| Overworld Image |  |
|---|---|
| Location |  |
Contend Reflective Grandma in the Clearbrook Graveyard in the Riverlands Region.
How to Get Battle-Tested Staff
Battle-Tested Fan
| Overworld Image |  |
|---|---|
| Location |  |
Contend Sandcat Dancer on the northwest side of Sunshade in the Sunlands Region.
How to Get Battle-Tested Fan
Battle-Tested Blade
| Overworld Image |  |
|---|---|
| Location |  |
Contend Former Warrior in the Castle Square of Shepherds Rock in the Highlands Region.
How to Get Battle-Tested Blade
Battle-Tested Shield
Purchased from the Backdoor Trade Lists at Ludo's Shop in Wishvale. Must invite a Backdoor Trader NPC first.
How to Get Battle-Tested Shield
Where to Find Backdoor Trader NPCs
Desert Labor Supervisor in Sufrataljah
| Overworld View | Map Location |
|---|---|
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The Desert Labor Supervisor found in Sufrataljah in the Sunlands Region require you to have a Sausage Stew for them to be successfully invited to your town.
Harbor Black Market Merchant in Grandport Markets
| Overworld View | Map Location |
|---|---|
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The Harbor Black Market Merchant in the Grandport Markets in the Coastland Regions can be invited by giving him a Bouillabaise dish.
What Are Battle-Tested Equipment
Best Equipment in the Game
Battle-Tested Equipment are considered the strongest gear you can get in Octopath Traveler 0, offering some of the highest attack stats and powerful bonus effects.
Since each one is locked behind tough NPC duels, except for the shield, they’re meant to be late-game upgrades.
Battle-Tested Equipment Trophy Reward
Battle-Tested Gear Trophy
|
 Battle-Tested Gear |
|---|---|
|
Obtain all battle-tested equipment. ►All 9 Battle-Tested Equipment Locations |
After collecting all the Battle-Tested equipment, you will receive the Battle-Tested Gear trophy!
Trophy Guide and Achievements List: How to Get Platinum
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