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Octopath Traveler 2 (Octopath 2)

Ku Guide: Chest Locations, Shops, Events

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Octopath Traveler 2 - Ku

Ku is one of the Large Towns in the Hinoeuma region of Octopath Traveler 2. Read on to discover the different chests in Ku, main quests and side stories that happen here, other points of interest, and a list of all enemies and monsters that can be found.

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Ku Chests

Chests in Ku

All Chest Locations
1600 Leaves
At the end of the merchant's store.
Octopath Traveler 2 - 1600 Leaves Location
Ku
Inspiriting Plum
On top of the left tower by the north gate.
Octopath Traveler 2 - Inspiriting Plum Location
Ku
Healing Grape
Inside the second house to the end of the street
Octopath Traveler 2 - Healing Grape Location
Ku

Ku Path Actions

Best NPCs You Can Perform Path Actions on in Ku

Challenge

Character Information
Childhood FriendChildhood Friend Stats
・Strength: 7
・Skill: Squall of Arrows
Childhood Friend Location: Found in front of the tavern.

Purchase

Character Information
BenkeiBenkei Obtainable Item/s:
・Battle-Tested Spear - 95000 Leaves
・Protective Bracelet - 6175 Leaves
・Azuki Porridge - 475 Leaves
Benkei Location: Found at the top of the castle.

Steal

Character Information
CarpenterCarpenter Obtainable Item/s:
・Platinum Hatchet
・Energizing Pomegranate (M)
・Tough Nut (M)
Carpenter Location: Found inside the tavern.
CitizenCitizen Obtainable Item/s:
・Ogre's Bane
・Crimson Spear
・King of Beasts
Citizen Location: Found in front of the Save Point in the castle entrance.
Ku SoldierKu Soldier Obtainable Item/s:
・Hyperion Spear
・Fighter's Headband
・Desert Armor
Ku Soldier Location: Found immediately when you enter the castle.

Entreat

Character Information
Ku OfficerKu Officer Obtainable Item/s:
・Divine Splendor
・Rare Metal Glaive
・Fighter's Headband
Ku Officer Location: Found near the left room at the second floor of the castle.

Path Actions Guide: All Path Actions Explained

Ku Shops

Weapons Sold in Ku

Item Effects Cost
Ogre Ogre's Bane ・+294 Phys. Att.
・+88 Critical
56000 Leaves
Crimson Spear Crimson Spear ・+288 Phys. Att.
・+90 Critical
55000 Leaves
Skypiercer Skypiercer ・+320 Phys. Att.
・+50 Speed
・+50 Critical
60000 Leaves
Obsidian Lance Obsidian Lance ・+311 Phys. Att.
・+97 Critical
60000 Leaves

List of All Weapons

Equipment Sold in Ku

Item Effects Cost
Sprightly Bracelet Sprightly Bracelet ・+50 Speed
TBD
Great Helm Great Helm ・+59 Phys. Def.
・+59 Elem. Def.
・+49 Speed
13000 Leaves
Adamantine Buckler Adamantine Buckler ・+95 Phys. Def.
・+81 Elem. Def.
・+48 Evasion 		18000 Leaves
Desert Plate Desert Plate ・+183 Phys. Def.
・+110 Elem. Def.
24000 Leaves

List of All Equipment

Items and Materials Sold in Ku

Item Effects Cost
Healing Grape (M) Healing Grape (M) Greatly restores HP to a single ally. 260 Leaves
Inspiriting Plum (M) Inspiriting Plum (M) Greatly restores SP to a single ally. 900 Leaves
Herb of Clamor Herb of Clamor Cures a single ally of silence. 30 Leaves
Herb of Valor Herb of Valor Cures a single ally of terror. 30 Leaves
1 Jerky
Dual Flower Dual Flower An ingredient for hazardous concotions. Confuses target during the day and blinds them at night. 1200 Leaves
Diffusing Serum Diffusing Serum An ingredient for concotions. Extends the reach of effects to all. 3000 Leaves
Forget-Me-Do Forget-Me-Do An ingredient for hazardous concoctions. Nullifies random augmenting effects. 150 Leaves
Herb of Light Herb of Light Cure a single ally of blindness. 30 Leaves
Olive of Life (M) Olive of Life (M) Revives and greatly restores HP to a single fallen ally. 3000 Leaves
Strengthening Serum Strengthening Serum An ingredient for concotions. Enchances effects 4000 Leaves

List of All Items, Materials, and Valuables

Ku Side Stories

Side Stories in Ku

Name Location Information
The Treasures of Ku Ku Client: Treasurer
How to Complete: Obtain Dragon Vase from Suspicious Peddler in Canalbrine and Phoenix Fan from Suspicious Man in Crackridge Harbor Anchorage. Unlock by completing Hikari's path.
➤ Hikari's Storyline
Rewards: 15000 Leaves, Staff of Carnage
The Strongest Ku Client: Childhood Friend
How to Complete: Defeat the two men next to the client via Provoke or Challenge. Unlock by completing Hikari's path.
➤ Hikari's Storyline
Rewards: 10000 Leaves, Shield of Strength, Spear of Strength
The Runaways Ku Client: Horse Lender
How to Complete: Bring the Ranch Owner from Oresrush to the client. Unlock by completing Hikari's path.
➤ Hikari's Storyline
Rewards: 20000 Leaves, Light Nut (M)
Mikka's Next Chapter Ku Client: Mikka
How to Complete: Proceed to Agnea's house in Cropdale, then bring Pala to Ku. Afterwards, obtain Mikka's Earrings from a Bandit east of her location. Unlock by completing Hikari's path.
➤ Hikari's Storyline
Rewards: 10000 Leaves, Mikka's Amulet
A Tower of Trials Ku Client: Guide
How to Complete: Defeat the five bosses in the Five-Tiered Tower. Unlock by completing Hikari's path.
➤ How to Unlock Conjurer Secret Job
Rewards: 20000 Leaves, Conjurer's Raiment, Proof of the Conjurer

List of All Side Stories

Ku Main Story Events

Story Events in Ku

List of Chapters
Octopath Traveler 2 - Hikari Chapter 1Hikari Chapter 1 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.
Octopath Traveler 2 - Hikari Chapter 4Hikari Chapter 4 Hikari heads to Stormhail where he hopes to recruit Rai Mei in the fight against General Mugen to take back Ku.
Octopath Traveler 2 - Hikari Chapter 5Hikari Chapter 5 Hikari heads back to Ku with Kazan and a small army to take the nation back from King Mugen and his disciples. At the same time, he is still haunted by his evil doppelganger who's trying to take over him..

Story Walkthrough and List of Storylines

Enemies and Monsters in Ku

Enemy / Shield Points Details
Octopath Traveler II - RitsuRitsu's Footman
(1 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Sword Polearm Bow Fire
(Sword, Polearm, Bow, Fire)
Can be Stolen: Nameless Sword
Octopath Traveler II - Ritsu MishuyoIconRitsu Mishuyo
(5 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Sword Bow Fire
(Sword, Bow, Fire)
Drops/Steal: Healing Grape Bunch
Octopath Traveler II - Skull RollerIconSkull Roller
(2 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Polearm Axe Wind Light
(Polearm, Axe, Wind, Light)
Drops/Steal: Herb of Light
Octopath Traveler II - Desert Ape IIconDesert Ape I
(1 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Sword Polearm Axe Wind Ice
(Sword, Polearm, Axe, Ice, Wind)
Drops/Steal: Healing Grape
Octopath Traveler II - Ivory AmmoniteIconIvory Ammonite
(2 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Dagger Polearm Staff Ice
(Polearm, Dagger, Staff, Ice)
Drops/Steal: Healing Grape
Octopath Traveler II - Southern Soldier IIconSouthern Soldier I
(1 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Sword Polearm
(Sword, Polearm)
Drops: Wind Soulstone
Octopath Traveler II - Southern GeneralIconSouthern General
(4 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Sword Lightning
(Sword, Lightning)
Drops: Energizing Pomegranate
Octopath Traveler II - Southern Soldier IIIconSouthern Soldier II
(2 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Sword Polearm Lightning
(Sword, Polearm, Lightning)
Drops: Healing Grape
Octopath Traveler II - Southern OfficerIconSouthern Officer
(2 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Sword Polearm Lightning
(Sword, Polearm, Lightning)
Drops: Olive of Life
Octopath Traveler II - General RitsuIconGeneral Ritsu
(7 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Polearm Bow Fire Dark
(Polearm, Bow, Fire, Dark)
Drops/Steal: Refreshing Jam
Octopath Traveler II - King MugenIconKing Mugen
(6 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Polearm Axe Lightning Light
(Polearm, Axe, Lightning, Light)
Drops/Steal: Energizing Pomegranate (L)
Octopath Traveler II - Enshrouded KingIconEnshrouded King
(10 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Sword Polearm Bow Staff Lightning Wind
(Sword, Polearm, Bow, Staff, Lightning, Wind)
Drops: Bow of Carnage
Can be Stolen: Refreshing Jam
Octopath Traveler II - Queen OctopuffIconQueen Octopuff
(4 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Sword Staff
(Sword, DaggerAxe, Staff)
Drops: Invigorating Nut
Octopath Traveler II - Woolly SpiderIconWoolly Spider
(4 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Dagger Polearm Lightning
(Polearm, Dagger, Lightning)
Tameable?: Yes
┣ Strength: 7/10★
┣ Skill: Double Soporific Claw Sword
┗ Prepare: Spicy Offal Stew x3 (Meat) Drops/Steal: Sticky Flower
Octopath Traveler II - Venomous ScorpionIconVenomous Scorpion
(3 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Dagger Bow Wind Ice
(Dagger, Bow, Ice, Wind)
Tameable?: Yes
┣ Strength: 7/10★
┣ Skill: Wild Poison Sting Bow
┗ Prepare: Rotten Meat x3 (Meat) Drops/Steal: Healing Grape (M)
Octopath Traveler II - Headless HorsemanIconHeadless Horseman
(5 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Sword Lightning Fire
(Sword, Fire, Lightning)
Tameable?: Yes
┣ Strength: 9/10★
┣ Skill: Horse and Rider (All) Sword
┗ Prepare: Bone x4 (Meat) Drops/Steal: Olive of Life (M)
Octopath Traveler II - Dire Skull RollerIconDire Skull Roller
(4 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Dagger Bow Staff Lightning
(Dagger, Bow, Staff, Lightning)
Tameable?: Yes
┣ Strength: 6/10★
┣ Skill: Shadow Storm Dark
┗ Prepare: Bone x2 (Meat) Drops/Steal: Dual Flower
Octopath Traveler II - Desert Apeking IIIIconDesert Apeking III
(5 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Sword Dagger Wind
(Sword, Dagger, Wind)
Tameable?: Yes
┣ Strength: 8/10★
┣ Skill: Torrent of Arrows (All) Bow
┗ Prepare: Superior Jerky x3 (Meat) Drops/Steal: Healing Grape Bunch
Octopath Traveler II - Carmine EagleIconCarmine Eagle
(4 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Polearm Bow Wind
(Polearm, Bow, Wind)
Tameable?: Yes
┣ Strength: 7/10★
┣ Skill: Double Blinding Claw Sword
┗ Prepare: Grilled Chicken x4 (Meat) Drops/Steal: Inspiriting Plum (M)
Octopath Traveler II - Desert Apeking IIconDesert Apeking I
(5 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Sword Staff Wind Ice
(Sword, Staff, Ice, Wind)
Drops/Steal: Inspiriting Plum
Octopath Traveler II - Desert Apeking IIIconDesert Apeking II
(4 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Sword Staff Wind Dark
(Sword, Staff, Wind, Dark)
Drops/Steal: Grape Leaf
Octopath Traveler II - Black ScissorsIconBlack Scissors
(3 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Dagger Axe Staff Lightning
(Dagger, Axe, Staff, Lightning)
Drops/Steal: Healing Grape (M)
Octopath Traveler II - Bearded CatfishIconBearded Catfish
(3 SP )
 Vulnerabilities:
Dagger Staff Dark
(Dagger, Staff, Dark)
Drops/Steal: Pomegranate Leaf

Ku Connected Maps

Ku Nearby Areas

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Octopath Traveler 2 - Ku
Ku
Nearby Areas
- - Five-Tiered Tower
- Ku -
- Southern Ku Sands -

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All Solistia Regions
Octopath Traveler 2 - WinterlandsWinterlands Octopath Traveler 2 - HarborlandsHarborlands Octopath Traveler 2 - BrightlandsBrightlands Octopath Traveler 2 - TotoToto'haha
Octopath Traveler 2 - WildlandsWildlands Octopath Traveler 2 - LeaflandsLeaflands Octopath Traveler 2 - CrestlandsCrestlands Octopath Traveler 2 - HinoeumaHinoeuma
Octopath Traveler 2 - Sundering SeaThe Sundering Sea

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Eastern Sai Sands Western Sai Sands Southern Sai Sands Sandflow Pass
Old Campsite Sand Lion's Den Southern Ku Sands Eastern Ku Sands
Ku Sai Ryu Northern Ryu Sands
Dragonridge Altar of the Thunderblade Quicksand Gaol Decaying Temple
Tranquil Grotto Five-Tiered Tower

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