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

Hikari Chapter 1 Walkthrough

Chapter Summary and Introduction

Hikari is introduced as the Crowned Prince of the Kingdom of Ku. Though trained to be a warrior, Hikari is known more for his gentle heart. In a turn of events, he and his kingdom is betrayed by his brother, General Mugen, who launches a coup.

Southern Ku Sands

	Objectives
1	Defeat the Enemy Soldiers You along with your allies Ritsu and Rai Mei, must defeat the enemy soldiers. After a few battles, the general of the Southern Army will face you himself. Defeat him to progress the story.

Ku: Castle Town

	Objectives
1	Make for the Tavern After a time jump, Hikura, while teaching the townspeople how to fight, is informed that a brawl has broken out in the local tavern. Make your way to the southwest side of the city to find the tavern.
2	Challenge Mugen's Soldier. After entering the tavern, use Path Action Challenge on the oppressive soldier to initiate a battle. Defeat the soldier.
3	Make for the Western Keep Once the trouble ends, Benkei asks you to meet him in the western keep. Head up to the western stairs to find Benkei and the Emperor.
4	Find Someone Who Knows Mugen's Plot The Emperor will inform you of a conspiracy within Mugen's army. Head north to Castle Ku to find someone who might have some information about this.

Castle Ku: Entrance

	Objectives
1	Follow and Bribe the Castle Merchant After witnessing the conversation, follow the merchant to the building and use Path Action Bribe to receive information about the plot brewing within Mugen's army. You'll be informed that the Mugen meets with his army in the Crest of Heroes. Head south to the Southern Ku Sands.

Southern Ku Sands

	Objectives
1	Make for the Crest of Heroes and Defeat the Boss Head southeast of Southern Ku Sands and up the hill where you'll encounter the chapter's boss. There will be a Save Point before you reach the top. Be sure to make a save before continuing. Defeat the boss to continue forward. If it proves to be difficult, it is recommended to wander around the desert to grind more EXP. ▼ Jump to Boss Guide ▼

Castle Ku

	Objectives
1	Make for Castle Ku After the boss fight, the city will be under siege. Head north towards and then inside Castle Ku to trigger the final cutscene of the chapter.

Hikari Chapter 1 Side Stories

All Chapter 1 Side Stories

List of All Side Stories

Hikari Chapter 1 Path Actions

Challenge

Ku: Castle Town

Character	Information
Carpenter	Stats ・Strength: 1 ・Skill: Sever Carpenter Location: Found outside the tavern by the balcony.
Ku Soldier	Stats ・Strength: 2 ・Skill: Spearhead Ku Soldier Location: Found inside the building left of the north gate of town.
Ku Soldier	Stats ・Strength: 1 ・Skill: Doze Ku Soldier Location: Found guarding the north gate of town.
Horse Lender	Stats ・Strength: 2 ・Skill: Brain Bash Horse Lender Location: Found near the north gate of the town.
Apothecary	Stats ・Strength: 1 ・Skill: First Aid Apothecary Location: Found outside the houses west of the town.
Citizen	Stats ・Strength: 1 ・Skill: Heckle Citizen Location: Found on top of the plateau east of the town.
Citizen	Stats ・Strength: 1 ・Skill: Spearhead Citizen Location: Found on top of the plateau east of the town.
Guard	Stats ・Strength: 2 ・Skill: Piercing Arrow Guard Location: Found on top of the plateau east of the town.
Horse Lender	Stats ・Strength: 1 ・Skill: Disciplinary Strike Horse Lender Location: Found on the south end of the street by the horses.
Elderly Man	Stats ・Strength: 2 ・Skill: Ignition Elderly Man Location: Found on the street in the middle of town.
Tavern Patron	Stats ・Strength: 1 ・Skill: Bottle Toss Tavern Patron Location: Found inside the Tavern.
Tsuki	Stats ・Strength: 1 ・Skill: Throwing Knife Tsuki Location: Found either inside or outside the Tavern depending on progress.
Tavern Patron	Stats ・Strength: 1 ・Skill: Sever Tavern Patron Location: Found inside the Tavern.
Mugen's Soldier	Stats ・Strength: 1 ・Skill: Double Slash Mugen's Soldier Location: Found inside the Tavern.

Using the Path Action Challenge initiates a battle with the target character. If you win the battle, Hikari will receive a new skill.

Bribe

Ku: Castle Town

Character	Information
Citizen	Required Funds: 100 Leaves Received Info: Item: Critical Ring Item Location: In the house up the stairs east of the town.. Citizen Location: On top of the western keep.
Apothecary	Required Funds: 100 Leaves Received Info: Item: Herb of Light Item Location: On the street in the middle of town. Apothecary Location: Found outside the tavern by the balcony.
Ku Soldier	Required Funds: 50 Leaves Received Info: Item: Healing Grape Item Location: In the western keep after the first flight of stairs. Ku Soldier Location: Found guarding the north gate of town.
Boy	Required Funds: 50 Leaves Received Info: Item: Candy Item Location: In the same building. Boy Location: Found inside the second house west of town.

Castle Ku: Entrance

Character	Information
Castle Merchant	Required Funds: 300 Leaves Received Info: ・Castle Merchant's Information Castle Merchant Location: Found inside the building to the left.

While the Path Action Bribe can be used on most NPCs, not everyone will provide a benefit.

Path Actions Guide: All Path Actions Explained

Hikari Chapter 1 Enemies Encountered

Hinoeuma Desert

Enemy	SP & Vulnerabilities
Southern Soldier I	Shield Points: 1 SP Weaknesses:
Southern General	Shield Points: 4 SP Weaknesses:
Southern Soldier II	Shield Points: 2 SP Weaknesses:
Southern Officer	Shield Points: 2 SP Weaknesses:

Southern Ku Sands

Enemy	SP & Vulnerabilities
Skull Roller	Shield Points: 2 SP Weaknesses:
Desert Ape I	Shield Points: 1 SP Weaknesses:
Ivory Ammonite	Shield Points: 2 SP Weaknesses:

Hikari Chapter 1 Boss Guide

Ritsu Mishuyo Shield Points and Weaknesses

Enemy	SP & Vulnerabilities
Ritsu Mishuyo	Shield Points: 5 SP Weaknesses:
Ritsu's Footman	Shield Points: 1 SP Weaknesses:

How to Beat Ritsu Mishuyo

Utilize and Boost Aggressive Slash Skill

In addition to Ritsu, the boss battle in this chapter will have two other units with 1 shield point each with all enemies being weak against Swords. Hikari's Aggressive Slash skill deals sword damage to multiple enemies at random. Boosting this skill will increase the number of strikes and will almost always guarantee damage and break for at least the two Footmen.

Break and Boost System Guide

Bring Healing Items

Hikari doesn't have any skills or companions at this stage of the game to heal himself. The boss in chapter 1 is tough and will make for a long battle. So be sure to bring items to heal him during the fight.

Hikari Chapter 1 Chests

Southern Ku Sands

All Chest Locations
Inspiriting Plum At the top of the hill (Crest of Heroes), east of the save point.
Herb of Light East of Southern Ku Sands by the watchtower.
Fire Soulstone West of Southern Ku Sands.
Energizing Pomegranate Embark on the water inside Castle Ku: Entrance. Head east towards the river exit, then follow the river west.

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)