Octopath Traveler 2 (Octopath 2)

Radar Icons and What They Mean

Octopath Traveler 2 - Radar Explained
There are multiple radar icons in Octopath Traveler 2. Check out what each of the radar icon means, what happens when your radar turns red, and how to toggle the radar map.

List of Radar Icons

All Radar Icons and Meaning

Radar Radar Meaning
Continue Icon
Objective Marker
If the player is too far, continue to the destination marker, and the entrance icon will be displayed in green.
Side Story Icon
Side Story
Icon indicating where to start a side story.
Save Icon
Save Point
Icon indicating where to save your progress.
Hidden Item Icon
Hidden Item
Icon indicating where to find a hidden item.
Other Icon
Other
Exits to neighboring areas.

Minimap Radar Turning Red

Increased Encounter Rate When Running

Red Radar
The minimap radar turns red when you run on the field by holding the B button (Switch) or the Circle button (PlayStation).

The minimap turning red indicates an increased encounter rate with enemies within the area.

How to Use the Radar

Press R or R1 Button

Players can turn the radar on or off by pressing the R button (Switch) or R1 button (PlayStation).

Can Be Seen at the Bottom Right

Radar Bottom Right
The radar can be seen at the minimap located at the bottom right of the screen and players can use this to check the area and find their heading.

Octopath Traveler 2 Related Guides

Octopath Traveler 2 - Tips and Tricks
Octopath Traveler 2 Tips and Tricks

All Tips and Tricks
Day and Night Cycle Guide Boat and Canoe Guide
Travel Banter Guide How to Fast Travel
What to Do at Taverns All Radar Icons Explained
Should You Choose Mahina or Akala? How to Restore Reputation
Nuts Guide Trophy and Achievements
Crossed Paths Guide Missables Guide
Ship Guide and Features True Ending Guide
Is There New Game Plus? 100 Percent Completion Guide
Drinking the Forbidden Elixir How to Learn Limb from Limb Skill
Tier List and Best Guides
Best Weapons to Use Best Secondary Jobs
Best Party Setup Best Support Skills
Best Starting Character Best Concoction Recipes
Best Character Tier List
Farming Guides
Money Farming Guide JP Farming Guide
Octopuff Traveler Farming Cait Farming
Jerky Farming Guide Cait and Octopuff Differences
EXP Farming Guide
Location Guides
All Divine Weapon Locations All Black Market Locations
All Guild Locations All Altar Locations
Inventor Item Locations All Gramophone Locations
All Legendary Arms Locations
Path Action Guides
Path Actions Explained Best Items and Weapons to Steal
Best Monsters to Capture Best NPCs to Allure
Best Skills to Learn from Challenges
Battle and Combat Guides
Break and Boost Guide All Latent Powers Explained
Combat Bonuses Guide How to Increase Encounter Rate
Status Effects and Buffs Explained All Stats and Attributes
Controls and Settings
Difficulty Settings Guide Recommended Settings
How to Skip Cutscenes Basic Controls and How to Save
How to Transfer Demo Save Data

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