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★ All 9 Battle-Tested Equipment Locations

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.
List of Contents
| Battle-Tested Weapon | Location |
|---|---|
![]() Battle-Tested Axe |
![]() Contend Great Architect in Valore's Main Boulevard in the Woodlands Region. |
![]() Battle-Tested Bow |
![]() Contend Tottering Old Man in Emberglow's East District in the Frostlands Region. |
![]() Battle-Worn Tome |
![]() Contend Master of Books in the Theatropolis library in the Flatlands Region. |
![]() Battle-Tested Spear |
![]() Contend Energetic Old Woman in an eastern house in Rippletide in the Coastlands Region. |
![]() Battle-Tested Dagger |
![]() Contend Powerful Pauper in the Slums of Craigspear found in the Cliftlands Region. |
![]() Battle-Tested Staff |
![]() Contend Reflective Grandma in the Clearbrook Graveyard in the Riverlands Region. |
![]() Battle-Tested Fan |
![]() Contend Sandcat Dancer on the northwest side of Sunshade in the Sunlands Region. |
![]() Battle-Tested Blade |
![]() Contend Former Warrior in the Castle Square of Shepherds Rock in the Highlands Region. |
![]() Battle-Tested Shield |
Purchased from the Backdoor Trade Lists at Ludo's Shop in Wishvale. Must invite a Backdoor Trader NPC first. |
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.
EXP Farming Guide: How to Level Up Fast
| 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.
| 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.
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.
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| Obtain all battle-tested equipment. |
After collecting all the Battle-Tested equipment, you will receive the Battle-Tested Gear trophy!
Trophy Guide and Achievements List: How to Get Platinum

Beginner Tips for Octopath Traveler 0
All 9 Battle-Tested Equipment Locations



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