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Rune Factory 5 (RF5)

Gadeus Grasslands Walkthrough and Story Guide

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RF5 - Gadeus Grasslands Story Walkthrough

This is a walkthrough and story guide for Gadeus Grasslands in Rune Factory 5 (RF5). Read on to learn more about how to reach and complete Gadeus Grasslands, important items to pick up, and strategies for defeating the Boss Monster!

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Atohl's End Bandit King's Old Base

Gadeus Grasslands Map

Gadeus Grasslands Walkthrough Summary

How to Reach Gadeus Grasslands

1 Rest on your bed
2 Rest on your bed once more
3 Head to Livia's office any time after 7 AM to trigger a cutscene
4 Visit Terry's Detective Agency
5 Join the agency when prompted
6 Rest on your bed
7 The following day, head to the General Store any time after 7 AM to trigger a cutscene
8 Another cutscene will occur in front of the clinic
9 Rest on your bed
10 Head to Terry's Detective Agency the following day any time after 7 AM
11 Head to Gadeus Grasslands

New Request Board at Detective Agency

RF5 - Detective Agency Board

After joining Terry's Detective Agency, the request board outside the building will be unlocked. This request board will reward you with money, along with other items.

Obtain Silver and Rubies

RF5 - ore deposits

Ore deposits for Silver and Ruby are found in Gadeus Grasslands. You will need these minerals to make better weapons, farm tools, and accesories, so try to get as much as you can while passing through.

Inside Gadeus Grasslands

1 Follow the path west
2 A cutscene will occur once you reach the center of the map
3 Head further west
There are two tunnels blocked by cracked boulders on the north and south edge of the map. You can break these to reveal a path leading to a Medipoison (north) and Shine (south).
4 Move to the next area to fight the Needle Beast
5 Return to the detective agency after defeating the boss
6 Rest on your bed

Break the Cracked Boulders

If you check your map while in Gadeus Grasslands, you'll find two tunnels on the north and south edge of the main area. These two are blocked by cracked boulders that you can break with your hammer.

The north tunnel contains a Medipoison while the south tunnel contains a Shine. The Medipoison magic, in particular, in incredibly useful because it cures the Poison condition.

How to Beat Needle Beast

Gadeus Grasslands Boss  Needle Beast
Battle Tips
・Avoid the needles on its back

Avoid the needles on its back

Avoid the Spikes on its Back

The needles on Needle Beast's back can deal damage on contact. This additonal damage, on top of the damage from Needle Beast's attacks, will drain your HP very quickly.

One of Needle Beast's attacks can shoot the needles from its back, which will make it vulnerable on all sides. Until then, take the boss head on and try to dodge its swipe attacks.

Tips for Clearing Gadeus Grasslands

checkmarkRaise your level to around 50

checkmarkPrepare Antidotes and Para-Gones

Raise Your Level to Around 50

RF5 - Level 51

The recommended level written on the signboard at the entrance of Gadeus Grasslands is 35, but it is recommended to raise your level to around 50 since enemies in the area are closely grouped together.

If you can grind to at least level 50, you will be able to survive a few hits from the enemies even if they gang up on you. You should also have gear that are around Level 30.

Prepare Antidotes and Para-Gones

RF5 - paralysis

There are enemies in Gadeus Grasslands that can inflict Poison an Paralysis. The Poison status will deal continuous damage while the Paralysis status prevents you from running.

Prepare some Antidote Grass and Para-Gones (can be bought from the clinic or made with Indigo Grass) before entering Gadeus Grasslands, especially if you're planning to grind levels in this area.

Gadeus Grasslands Monster List

Boss Monster

Monster (Base Lv.) Info
Needle BeastNeedle Beast
(Lv. 40)
Location: Phoros Woodlands
When defeated, drops:
Iron , MTGU Plate , Gaia Crystal Fragment

Regular Monsters

Monster List
Rune Factory 5 - RedRed Rune Factory 5 - FleecyFleecy Rune Factory 5 - WoolyWooly
Rune Factory 5 - FurpyFurpy Rune Factory 5 - HippogriffHippogriff Rune Factory 5 - TimideeTimidee
Rune Factory 5 - BuffalooBuffaloo Rune Factory 5 - Tricky MuckTricky Muck Rune Factory 5 - ChippersqueekChippersqueek
Rune Factory 5 - DuckDuck Rune Factory 5 - Dark OrcDark Orc Rune Factory 5 - Silver WolfSilver Wolf
Rune Factory 5 - MeowlyMeowly Rune Factory 5 - Goblin KingGoblin King Rune Factory 5 - Ribbitee HunterRibbitee Hunter
Rune Factory 5 - Queen BeeQueen Bee Rune Factory 5 - Rockhopper PenguinRockhopper Penguin Rune Factory 5 - Fake TomatoFake Tomato

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