Octopath Traveler 0 (Octopath 0)
Highlands Region: Towns, Routes, Dungeons, and Key Locations
☆ How to Unlock All 36 Characters
★ Tier Lists: Best Characters and Best Jobs
☆ Farming Guides: EXP, JP, Money
★ Forbidden Weapon Locations
☆ Battle-Tested Equipment Locations
★ Endings Guide | Post-Game Guide
Highlands is one of the regions in Orsterra in Octopath Traveler 0 (Octopath 0). Learn more about the Highlands region, the towns, routes, and dungeons in the Highlands, and key locations here.
List of Contents
Characters in Highlands
All Recruitable Characters
 Olberic
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Here are the characters recruitable in the Highlands region. Most of them are tied to certain quests, so make sure to progress first to be able to make them your allies.
List of All Characters
Bosses in Highlands
All Bosses
| Boss | Information |
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 Gonzalez the Ironarm
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Area Encountered: Valley of Death Weaknesses:
 Swords  Daggers  Tomes  Wind  Ice
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 General Krauser (Valley)
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Area Encountered: Valley of Death: West Weaknesses:
Swords  Axes  Fans  Lightning  Dark
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 Towering Idol
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Area Encountered: Forbidden Temple: Lower Floor Weaknesses:
Swords Axes Fans Lightning Wind  Light
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 Ceraphina the Charitable
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Area Encountered: Forbidden Temple: Lower Floor Weaknesses:
 Polearms  Bows Lightning Wind Dark
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 Lyblac
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Area Encountered: Forbidden Temple: Lower Floor Weaknesses:
Swords Axes Wind Light
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All Elite Enemies
| Elite enemies for this region are currently being added. Check back soon! |
All Quests in Highlands
All Main Quests
| Quest | Quest Line | Location | Lv. |
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| El the Swordsman | Master of All | Shepherds Rock | 30 |
| To Protect What Is Dear | Bestower of Power | Sheperds Rock | 40 |
Complete Walkthrough and Chapters List
All Side Quests
| An Encounter with Olberic | |
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Location: Shepherds Rock How to Unlock: Clear Master of All questline and Kindlers of the Flame Chapter 5 Rewards: Recruit Olberic |
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| Rekindling the Flame Pt. 5 | |
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Location: Shepherds Rock How to Unlock: Clear Rekindling the Flame Pt. 4 Rewards: Progress town quests |
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| Alpaca Roundup | |
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Location: Shepherds Rock How to Unlock: Clear Master of All Chapter 8 Rewards: 14000 Leaves |
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| Unnatural Tremors | |
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Location: Berecain How to Unlock: Clear Bestower of Fame Chapter 3 Rewards: 25000 Leaves |
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List of All Side Quests (Side Stories)
Path Actions in Highlands
All Path Actions
| NPC | Location | Details |
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| Scholary Soldier | Sheperd's Rock: Castle Square |
 Wealth
Lv. 12 Inquire: Info Purchase: ・Reinforced Tome x1 ・Charm Robe x1 ・Antidote Stone x1 Hire: You can hire this NPC to assist you in battle. |
| Former Vassal of Hornburg | Sheperd's Rock: Castle Square |
Wealth
Lv. 23 Inquire: Info Purchase: ・Elemental Hat x1 ・Sp Cleansing Stone x1 ・Complex Tome x1 ・Fine Quill x1 Hire: You can hire this NPC to assist you in battle. |
| Aspiring Artist | Sheperd's Rock: Castle Square |
Wealth
Lv. 3 Inquire: Info Purchase: ・Painting x1 ・Hardened Bread x1 |
 Sociable Antique Dealer |
Sheperd's Rock: Castle Square |
 Fame
Lv. 22 Inquire: Info Entreat: ・Pomegranate Leaf x1 ・Ceramic Vase x1 ・Vivid Jewel x1 Invite: You can invite this NPC to live in Wishvale. |
| Cheerful Acrobat | Sheperd's Rock: Castle Square |
 Power
Lv. 12 Inquire: Info Contend: ・Black Dagger x1 ・Exotic Garb x1 ・Shadow Soulstone (L) x1 Impress: You can fight this NPC for experience. |
 Wise King's Admirer |
Sheperd's Rock: Castle Square |
Wealth
Lv. 23 Inquire: Info Purchase: ・Grand Vest x1 ・Commander's Shield x1 ・Sheep x1 ・Knight's Greatbow x1 Invite: You can invite this NPC to live in Wishvale. |
| Merchant-Like Man | Sheperd's Rock: Castle Square |
Fame
Lv. 12 Inquire: Info Entreat: ・Silver Dagger x1 ・Herb of Vitality Recruit: You can recruit this NPC to assist you in battle. |
| Former Warrior | Sheperd's Rock: Castle Square |
Power
Lv. 60 Inquire: Info Contend: ・Battle Tested Blade x1 Impress: You can fight this NPC for experience. |
| Nimble Carpenter | Sheperd's Rock: Castle Square |
Wealth
Lv. 23 Inquire: Info Purchase: ・Rapid Bow x1 ・White Wolf Scarf ・Arrow Volley Mastery x1 Hire: You can hire this NPC to assist you in battle. |
| Helper Skill | Sheperd's Rock: Castle Square |
Power
Lv. 12 Inquire: Info Contend: ・Quality Metal x5 ・Iron Vest x1 ・Iron Armor x1 Impress: You can fight this NPC for experience. |
| Mysterious Dancer | Sheperd's Rock: Castle Square |
Power
Lv. 12 Inquire: Info Contend: ・Refreshing Jam x1 ・Slippery Nut (M) x1 ・Acacian Fan x1 Impress: You can fight this NPC for experience. |
| Chatty Old Woman | Sheperd's Rock |
Power
Lv. 23 Inquire: Info Contend: ・Flower x5 ・Energizing Pomegranate (L) x1 ・Olive of Life (L) x1 Impress: You can fight this NPC for experience. |
| Chatty Housewife | Sheperd's Rock |
Fame
Lv. 18 Inquire: Info Entreat: ・Lunar Arc Mastery x1 ・Shepherds Rock Recipe Book x1 Recruit: You can recruit this NPC to assist you in battle. |
| Passionate Repairer | Sheperd's Rock |
Fame
Lv. 1 Inquire: Info Entreat: ・Moonblade x1 ・Nourishing Nut (M) x1 ・Fortifying Nut (M) x1 Recruit: You can recruit this NPC to assist you in battle. |
| Industrious Gardener | Sheperd's Rock |
Power
Lv. 22 Inquire: Info Contend: ・Chainbreaker x1 ・Inspiriting Plum Basket x1 Impress: You can fight this NPC for experience. |
| Wrinkled Man | Sheperd's Rock |
Fame
Lv. 6 Inquire: Info Entreat: ・Thunder Soulstone (L) x1 ・Elemental Ward x1 Recruit: You can recruit this NPC to assist you in battle. |
 Once-Aspiring Knight |
Sheperd's Rock |
Power
Lv. 24 Inquire: Info Contend: ・Commemorative Gold Coin x1 ・Last Stand Mastery x1 Invite: You can invite this NPC to live in Wishvale. |
| Obstinate Boy | Sheperd's Rock |
Fame
Lv. 9 Inquire: Info Entreat: ・Chakra Band x1 |
| Former Merchant | Sheperd's Rock |
Fame
Lv. 22 Inquire: Info Entreat: ・Old Coins x1 ・Mutton x3 ・Tiger Fan x1 ・Musician's Instrument x1 Recruit: You can recruit this NPC to assist you in battle. |
| Tireless Soldier | Sheperd's Rock |
Power
Lv. 12 Inquire: Info Contend: ・Elemetal Heavy Armor x1 ・Lightning Amulet x1 ・Trifold Slash Mastery x1 Impress: You can fight this NPC for experience. |
 Stern Looking Carpenter |
Sheperd's Rock |
Fame
Lv. 11 Inquire: Info Entreat: ・Lumber x5 ・Quality Lumber x5 ・Energizing Pomegranate (M) x1 Invite: You can invite this NPC to live in Wishvale. |
| Rambling Cleric | Sheperd's Rock |
Wealth
Lv. 5 Inquire: Info Purchase: ・Light Soulstone (M) x1 ・Silver Locket x1 Hire: You can hire this NPC to assist you in battle. |
| Veggie-Loving Graybear | Sheperd's Rock |
Power
Lv. 11 Inquire: Info Contend: ・Cabbage x3 ・Paprika x3 ・Tomato x3 ・Carrot x3 ・Wheat Seed x1 Impress: You can fight this NPC for experience. |
 Cultivation Researcher |
Sheperd's Rock |
Fame
Lv. 22 Inquire: Info Entreat: ・Cabbage Rolls x1 ・Wheat x3 ・ Invite: You can invite this NPC to live in Wishvale. |
| Aspiring Leader | Sheperd's Rock |
Power
Lv. 3 Inquire: Info Contend: ・Popular Romance Novel x1 ・Alchemy Tome x1 Impress: You can fight this NPC for experience. |
Treasures in Highlands
List of Treasures
| Treasure | Location |
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Lumber x4 (Material) |
 North Sheperd Rock Pass Can be found just above the slope on the northeast side of the map. |
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Herb of Clamor x1 (Chest) |
 North Sheperd Rock Pass Can be found just south of the Cavern of Mists. |
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Cloth x2 (Material) |
 North Sheperd Rock Pass Can be found outside an abandoned house. |
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Lumber x5 (Material) |
 North Sheperd Rock Pass Can be found southwest of the save monument. |
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Sprightly Cuffs x1 (Chest) |
 North Sheperd Rock Pass Can be found in the southeast part of the map near the edge of the cliff. |
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Preventative Measures Mastery x1 (Chest) |
 Sheperd Rock Pass Can be found on the right side of the North Sheperd Rock Pass entrance. |
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Blue Chest (Blue Chest) |
 Sheperd Rock Pass Can be found on the slope on the left side just before the second floor. |
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Stone x3 (Material) |
 Sheperd Rock Pass Can be found on just after the second bridge. |
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Lumber x5 (Material) |
 Sheperd Rock Pass Can be found on the other side of the second bridge. |
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Lumber x5 (Material) |
 Sheperd Rock Pass Can be found southwest, on the right-side path from the eastern Sunshade Sands entrance. |
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Light Nut (M) x1 (Chest) |
 Sheperd Rock Pass Can be found southwest, on the right-side path from the eastern Sunshade Sands entrance. |
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Energizing Pomegranate x1 (Chest) |
 Sheperd Rock Pass Can be found on the second floor of the inn. |
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Antidote Stone x1 (Chest) |
 Sheperd Rock Pass Can be found by going through the small path between the item and weapon shops, then turning left to find the chest. |
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Critical Nut (M) x1 (Collection Point) |
 Sheperd Rock Pass Can be found by going inside the house beside the Elderly Woman from a Distant Land NPC. |
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Blue Chest (Blue Chest) |
 Cavern of Mists Can be found by going east across the bridge. |
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Invigorating Nut (M) x1 (Chest) |
 Cavern of Mists Can be found by following the path to the far east of the map. |
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10000 Leaves (Chest) |
 Cavern of Mists Can be found by following the path to the far northeast of the map. |
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Jade Ring x1 (Chest) |
 Cavern of Mists Can be found by following the path across the bridge to the far northwest of the area. |
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Healing Grape Bunch x1 (Chest) |
 Sheperd Rock Can be found near the entrance of the town. |
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Blue Chest (Blue Chest) |
 Sheperd Rock Can be found in the house on the left side before the stairs. |
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Vivid Jewel x1 (Collection Point) |
 Sheperd Rock Can be found near the town entrance, beside the training dummies. |
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Tune of the Tempest Mastery x1 (Chest) |
 Sheperd Rock Can be found inside the house beside the chapel. |
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Flower x3 (Material) |
 Sheperd Rock: Castle Square Can be found on the water fountain in the center of the castle square. |
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Reinvigorating Jam x1 (Chest) |
 Sheperd Rock: Castle Square Can be found inside the tavern. |
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Healing Grape (M) x1 (Collection Point) |
 Sheperd Rock: Castle Square Can be found outside the inn, near some supplies. |
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Herb of Vitality (Chest) |
 Sheperd Rock: Castle Square Can be found outside the house in the northwest of the area. |
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Freshy Shorn Fleece x1 (Chest) |
 Sheperd Rock: Castle Square Can be obtained by interacting with the sheep enclosed in the fenced area on the left side of the main square |
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Freshy Shorn Fleece x1 (Chest) |
 Sheperd Rock: Castle Square Can be obtained by interacting with the sheep enclosed in the fenced area on the left side of the main square |
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Shadow Soulstone (M) x1 (Chest) |
 Valley of Death: East Can be found south of the save monument. |
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Cat's Eye x1 (Chest) |
 Valley of Death: East Can be found southeast of the bridge. |
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Lady's Tiara x1 (Chest) |
 Valley of Death: East Can be found southwest, below a slope just before the entrance to the Valley of Death. |
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Octopath Rolls x1 (Chest) |
 Valley of Death: East Can be found on the right, just before the bridge. |
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Herb of Fortification x1 (Chest) |
 Valley of Death Can be found south, down a slope from the Valley of Death east entrance. |
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Swordbreaker x1 (Chest) |
 Valley of Death Can be found on the rightmost path from the Valley of Death west entrance. |
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Repeated Bash Mastery x1 (Chest) |
 Valley of Death Can be found in the southeast part of the map, where it is guarded by the Menacing Highland Ratking I |
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Almighty Soulstone x1 (Chest) |
 Valley of Death Can be found west most path from the Valley of Death east entrance. |
Towns in the Highlands
| List of Locations | |
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| Shepherds Rock | Berecain |
Routes in the Highlands
| List of Locations | |
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| Hornburg Battle Ruins |
North Shepherds Rock Pass
(Danger Level 29) |
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Shepherds Rock Pass
(Danger Level 29) |
Berecain Pass: Base
(Danger Level 42) |
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Berecain Pass
(Danger Level 42) |
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Dungeons in the Highlands
| List of Locations | |
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Valley of Death
(Danger Level 30) |
Cavern of Mists
(Danger Level 33) |
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Mt. Berecain
(Danger Level 43) |
Forbidden Temple
(Danger Level 44) |
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Sweltering Cave
(Danger Level 45) |
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Recruitable Town Residents in the Highlands
| Name | Location | Influence Lv. / Skill |
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Cultivation Researcher
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Sheperd's Rock |
Influence: Fame Lv. 22 Green Thumb: [Fields] Marginally raises production speed. *Effect is not cumulative. |
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Once-Aspiring Knight
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Sheperd's Rock |
Influence: Power Lv. 24 Technical Skill: [Training Ground] Marginally increases JP obtained. *Effect is not cumulative. |
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Sociable Antique Dealer
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Sheperd's Rock: Castle Square |
Influence: Fame Lv. 22 Appraiser: [Shop] Marginally raises the chance of stocking rare trade items. *Effect is not cumulative. |
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Stern Looking Carpenter
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Sheperd's Rock |
Influence: Fame Lv. 11 Timber Supply: Regularly receive a delivery of lumber. |
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Wise King's Admirer
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Sheperd's Rock: Castle Square |
Influence: Wealth Lv. 23 Wholesale Expert: [Shop] Slightly shortens time between trade item deliveries. *Effect is not cumulative |
Octopath Traveler 0 Related Guides
Orsterra Map and List of Regions
All Regions in Orsterra
| Woodlands | Frostlands |
| Flatlands | Coastlands |
| Highlands | Sunlands |
| Riverlands | Cliftlands |
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