Octopath Traveler 2 (Octopath 2)

Hikari Chapter 2 Walkthrough

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This a walkthrough guide to Chapter 2 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, tips and strategies to beat the boss Bandelam the Reaper, chest locations, and more!

Hikari Related Guides
Hikari Profile Hikari Storyline
Chap. 1 Chap. 2 Chap. 3 Chap. 4 Chap. 5

Hikari Chapter 2 Walkthrough

Chapter Summary and Introduction

Octopath Traveler 2 - Hikari Chapter 2 Summary

In search of allies to help him retake the city of Ku, Hikari finds himself in the town of Montwise where Kazan, a former advisor and strategist of Ku, currently resides. But before Hikari can recruit his old friend, Kazan asks for a favor that makes his intentions unclear and his loyalty questionable.

Objectives
1
Find Kazan
Head to the Underground Arena to find Kazan.
2
Defeat the Gladiators
Kazan will volunteer Hikari to the ongoing gladiator games. Defeat all the gladiators including the chapter's boss.

Montwise

Objectives
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Find Kazan
Head east and down the spiral stairs under the bridge. Enter the entrance to the Underground Arena.

Montwise: Underground Arena

Objectives
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Challenge and Defeat the Gladiator
Use Path Action Challenge to initate a battle against the gladiator. Defeat him to progress further.
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Challenge and Defeat the Group of Gladiators
After reentering the arena, head the left to find the reception desk. Talk to the receptionist to continue to your next battle. Use Path Action Challenge to initate a battle against the group of gladiators. Defeat them to progress further. Take note that if you have the leaves to spare, you can rest at the inn in between battles to replenish your HP and SP.
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Challenge and Defeat Zeto the Butcher
Talk to the receptionist once again to continue to the third battle. Use Path Action Challenge to initate a battle against Zeto the Butcher. Defeat him to progress further.
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Challenge and Defeat Bandelam the Reaper
Reenter the arena and talk to the receptionist once again to continue to the next battle. Use Path Action Challenge to initate a battle against Bandelam the Reaper. Defeat him to progress further.
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Defeat Bandelam the Reaper for a Second Time
After defeating Banelam the Reaper the first time, he will be impressed and will then show his true power. The next fight with him becomes this chapter's boss battle. Defeat him to move forward. If it proves to be difficult, it is recommended to wander around just outside of Montwise to grind more EXP.

Hikari Chapter 2 Side Stories

All Chapter 2 Side Stories

Name Information
Will Research for Money Location: Montwise
Client: Octopus Researcher
How to Complete: Bring the Octopus Enthusiast inside the Tavern of Conning Creek, Harborlands to the client.
Rewards: Octopuff Pot
Procuring Peculiar Tomes Location: Montwise
Client: Unusual Tome Specialist
How to Complete: Procure Dispatches from Beastling Island, The Curious Legend of the Great Wall, and From the Far Reaches of Hell.
Rewards: 6500 Leaves, Librarian's Amulet, Refreshing Jam
Tourney Champion Location: Montwise
Client: Worried Woman
How to Complete: Knock the Fainthearted Youth inside the arena and battle in his stead.
Rewards: 2000 Leaves, Reinforcing Jam
From the Far Reaches of Hell Location: Montwise
Client: AI
How to Complete: Glean information from Georges in Nameless Isle, then return to client. Must complete Procuring Peculiar Tomes Side Story first.
Rewards: 4500 Leaves, Coat of Arms

List of All Side Stories and Side Quests

Hikari Chapter 2 Path Actions

Challenge

Montwise: Underground Arena

Character Information
GladiatorGladiator Stats
Strength: 2
Skill: Thrash
Weaknesses:
・Polearm, Sword, Ice

Gladiator Location: Found in the arena.
GladiatorGladiator Stats
Strength: 4
Skill: None
Weaknesses:
・Polearm, Sword, Ice
・Fire, Electricity, Sword, Axe
・Fire, Electricity, Polearm, Axe

Gladiator Location: Found in the arena.
Zeto the ButcherZeto the Butcher Stats
Strength: 4
Skill: Slowing Sweep
Weaknesses:
・Sword, Dark, Polearm, Axe

Zeto the Butcher Location: Found in the arena.
Bandelam the ReaperBandelam the Reaper Stats
Strength: 5
Skill: None
Weaknesses:
・Polearm, Light, Fire, Axe

Bandelam the Reaper Location: Found in the arena.

Hikari Chapter 2 Boss Guide

Bandelam the Reaper Shield Points and Weaknesses

Enemy SP & Vulnerabilities
Octopath Traveler II - Bandelam the ReaperIconBandelam the Reaper
Shield Points: 6 SP
Weaknesses:
Dagger Polearm Axe Fire Light

How to Beat Bandelam the Reaper

Bring a Party with a Diverse Set of Weapons and Elemental Attacks

Octopath Traveler 2 - Bandelam Weaknesses

The gimmick of this particular boss is that his weaknesses that are in effect changes and his shield value increases every time you break him. He also has the ability to stun multiple characters. This means he is a lot harder to break. Having a diverse set of weapon types and elemental attacks across your party should still allow you to bring down his shield every turn.

Break and Boost System Guide

Utilize Skills that Decrease Shield Value

Octopath Traveler 2 - Hikari Vengeful Blade

With a constantly shifting set of weaknesses, having attacks that Bandelam is weak to might not be enough to take him down. Some characters have abilities that decrease a target's shield point regardless of the weapon or element used. A good example would be Hikari's Vengful Blade which triggers a counterattack that also decreases the enemy's shield value every time Hikari is targeted.

Bring Heals

Octopath Traveler 2 - Bandelam Bring Heals

As always, with most boss battles, bringing healing items cannot be overstated. Bandelam has attacks that deals damage to multiple targets, so something like the Healing Grape Bunch will be very useful.

Hikari Chapter 2 Chests

Montwise

All Chest Locations
Feather Mantle
On top of a pathway that is accessed by entering the library and exiting west.
Bottle of Blinding Dust
Found on a platform directly west of the arena. Take note that entering the arena will only be available after defeating the final boss.
Engagement Bow
Inside the house of Arena Champion. Knock out Former Gladiator and Former Champion.

Octopath Traveler 2 (Octopath 2) Related Guides

Octopath Traveler 2 - Story Walkthrough

Story Walkthrough: All Character Storylines

All Character Storylines & Routes

Chap. 1 Chap. 2 Chap. 3
Cateracta Tera Glacis
Chap. 1 Chap. 2 Chap. 3 Chap. 4 Chap. 5
Chap. 1 Chap. 2 Chap. 3 Chap. 4 Chap. 5
Chap. 1 Chap. 2 Chap. 3 Chap. 4 Chap. 5
Chap. 1 Chap. 2 Chap. 3 Chap. 4
Chap. 1 Chap. 2 Chap. 3 Chap. 4
Winterbloom
Sai
Chap.1 Chap. 2 Chap. 3 Chap. 4
Father
Mother
Father
Mother
Chap. 1 Chap.2 Chap. 3 Chap. 4
Crackridge
Stormhail

All Crossed Paths Routes

Crossed Paths Pairs
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Dancer & Warrior
Octopath Traveler 2 - Osvald SpriteOctopath Traveler 2 - Partitio Sprite
Scholar & Merchant
Octopath Traveler 2 - Temenos SpriteOctopath Traveler 2 - Throne Sprite
Cleric &
Thief
Octopath Traveler 2 - Castti SpriteOctopath Traveler 2 - Ochette Sprite
Apothecary & Hunter

Final Chapter: Extra Stories

Octopath Traveler 2 - Ochette Sprite All Extra Stories and Unlock Condition
Introduction
Tranquil Grotto Fellsun Ruins Tombs of the Wardenbeasts Flamechurch
Vidania (Epilogue)

All Scent of Commerce Routes

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Tropu'hopu
(Ship)
Sai
(Manuscript)
Winterbloom
(Gramophone)

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