Ochette Chapter 1 Walkthrough

This a walkthrough guide to Chapter 1 of Ochette's Storyline in Octopath Traveler 2 (Octopath 2). Read on to find a summary of this chapter, possible side stories, use of Ochette's Path Actions and Talents, enemies encountered, tips and strategies to beat the boss the Dark Entity, chest locations, and more!

Ochette Chapter 1 Walkthrough

Chapter Summary and Introduction

Ochette is introduced as a beastling hunter mentored by a lion called Master Juvah. While trying to create peace between her tribe and a group of humans, she learns of an incoming calamity called the Night of the Scarlet Moon. To save her home, she goes on a quest to find anyone who can help her stop the calamity.

Toto'Haha

	Objectives
1	Choose a Companion The chapter starts with a young Ochette choosing an animal companion between an owl and a fox. Use Befriend on the companion you prefer. Whichever you didn't choose will mysteriously attack Ochette and runaway.
2	Capture King Iguana The story jumps ten years to Ochette hunting a King Iguana for food. Use her talent Capture during combat once you've weakened the enemy.

Beasting Village

	Objectives
1	Defeat Human Trespassers When Ochette returns to her village, a group of humans are arguing with the beastlings, threatening to take over. Use Provoke to initiate a combat between you and their acting leader, and defeat him.
2	Feed Your People After the humans flee, use Prepare to turn the King Iguana to Jerky, and share the food to your people. Head northwest to start a conversation with Master Juvah.

Tomb of the Wardenbeasts

	Objectives
1	Find the Lost Girl Your conversation will be intrerrupted by the humans asking for help to find a missing girl to which Ochette volunteers. Head to the Tomb of the Wardenbeasts to find her. Once you do, use Befriend to have her follow you. On the way there, you'll have several combat encounters and find several chests.

Beasting Village

Objectives

1

Defeat the Dark Entity On the way back to the village, a flock of birds will warn Ochette of an incoming calamity. Once at the village, you'll encounter the chapter's boss. There will be a Save Point before you reenter the village, be sure to make a save before continuing. Defeat the Dark Entity to continue forward. If it proves to be difficult, it is recommended to wander around to grind more EXP. ▼ Jump to Boss Guide ▼

Ochette Chapter 1 Side Stories

All Chapter 1 Side Stories

Other Side Stories

List of All Side Stories

Ochette Chapter 1 Path Actions

Befriend

Character	Information
Malamaowl	Stats ・Strength: 3 ・Skill: Arcane Blade Required Items Friendship Jerky Malamaowl Location: Found immediately at the start of the chapter.
Lajackal	Stats ・Strength: 3 ・Skill: Finishing Blow Required Items Friendship Jerky Lajackal Location: Found immediately at the start of the chapter.
Lost Girl	Stats ・Strength: 1 ・Skill: Cheer On Required Items Jerky Lost Girl Location: Found near the end of the Tomb.

In order for Befriend to succed, you'll need an item relevant to the unit that will be consumed. Befriending a unit will have them follow you around. You can also summon them during battle for different effects.

At the start of the chapter, Ochette can only Befriend one of the two animal companion options, the fox or the owl. Whichever you don't choose will attack Ochette and flee, the unchosen animal will be the final boss at the end of Ochette's storyline.

Provoke

Character	Information
Villager	Stats ・Strength: 1 Villager Location: Found after return from hunting.
Beastling	Stats ・Strength: 3 Beastling Location: Found on the ground next to another Beastling.
Beastling	Stats ・Strength: 2 Beastling Location: Found by the dwelling in the foreground.
Beastling	Stats ・Strength: 4 Beastling Location: Found below the topmost dwelling of the village.
Beastling	Stats ・Strength: 6 Beastling Location: Found in front of the 2nd topmost dwelling of the village.
Beastling	Stats ・Strength: 3 Beastling Location: Found on the ground next to another Beastling.

During the first chapter, you can Provoke several beastlings in the village for extra EXP and items. While their strengths will range from 1 to 6, the battle becomes difficult when provoking a unit with a strength of 3 or higher, especially if your level is still low. Be sure to save your game before attempting to Provoke high-strength units.

All Path Actions Explained

Ochette Chapter 1 Enemies Encountered

Path to the Tombs of the Wardenbeasts

Enemy	SP & Vulnerabilities
Island Froggen I	Shield Points: 1 SP Weaknesses:
Lloris	Shield Points: 1 SP Weaknesses:
King Iguana	Shield Points: 1 SP Weaknesses:
Island Froggen II	Shield Points: 2 SP Weaknesses:
Motley Slug	Shield Points: 2 SP Weaknesses:
Mysterious Fledgling	Shield Points: 1 SP Weaknesses:

Tomb of the Wardenbeasts

Enemy	SP & Vulnerabilities
Shambling Weed	Shield Points: 2 SP Weaknesses:
Manticore	Shield Points: 2 SP Weaknesses:

Ochette Chapter 1 Boss Guide

Dark Entity Shield Points and Weaknesses

Enemy	SP & Vulnerabilities
Dark Entity	Shield Points: 4 SP Weaknesses:

How to Beat Dark Entity

Save BP to Time Breaks

During the battle, the Dark Entity will summon Mysterious Fledglings which it will consume to launch a powerful attack the next turn. Make sure you always have saved BPs, enough to break the Dark Entity at the right time, to cancel the powerful attack.

Break and Boost System Guide

Capture a Shambling Weed

Ochette has the ability to Capture enemy units and utilize their skill during combat. The Dark Entity is a tough unit that will make for a long battle. Having captured a Shambling Weed beforehand will provide you a healing skill that doesn't run out like an item and doesn't consume SP. This will help you last longer in the battle.

Ochette Chapter 1 Chests

Path to the Tombs of the Wardenbeasts

All Chest Locations
Inspiriting Plum End of the path after disembarking on the second pier.
Jerky At the end of the path to the right after crossing the waterfall.
Unerring Ring At the top of the bunker up the stairs.

Tombs of the Wardenbeasts

All Chest Locations
Sharp Nut At the bottom of the stairs south before crossing the wooden bridge.
Bone On top of the stairs after the short stone bridge.
Composite Bow End of the path to the south after crossing the short stone bridge.

Octopath Traveler 2 (Octopath 2) Related Guides

Story Walkthrough: All Character Storylines

All Character Storylines & Routes

Ochette's Path
Chap. 1				Chap. 2												Chap. 3
				Cateracta				Tera				Glacis
Osvald's Path
Chap. 1				Chap. 2				Chap. 3				Chap. 4				Chap. 5
Hikari's Path
Chap. 1				Chap. 2				Chap. 3				Chap. 4				Chap. 5
Agnea's Path
Chap. 1				Chap. 2				Chap. 3				Chap. 4				Chap. 5
Partitio's Path
Chap. 1					Chap. 2					Chap. 3					Chap. 4
Castti's Path
Chap. 1					Chap. 2					Chap. 3					Chap. 4
					Winterbloom Sai
Throne's Path
Chap.1					Chap. 2					Chap. 3					Chap. 4
					Father Mother					Father Mother
Temenos' Path
Chap. 1					Chap.2					Chap. 3					Chap. 4
										Crackridge Stormhail

All Crossed Paths Routes

Crossed Paths Pairs
Dancer & Warrior	Scholar & Merchant	Cleric & Thief	Apothecary & Hunter

Final Chapter: Extra Stories

All Extra Stories and Unlock Condition
Introduction
Tranquil Grotto	Fellsun Ruins	Tombs of the Wardenbeasts	Flamechurch
Vidania (Epilogue)

All Scent of Commerce Routes

Scent of Commerce Guides
Tropu'hopu (Ship)	Sai (Manuscript)	Winterbloom (Gramophone)