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Welcome to the wondrous world of Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent, a prequel for mobile devices in the critically acclaimed Octopath Traveler series. Whether you're a veteran of the RPG world or new to it, we'll be covering the basics of gameplay and some key tips to help you get started on your merry way to victory.
Getting Started: Understanding the Basics
What Is CotC?
Octopath Traveler: CotC is a mobile RPG that combines turn-based combat in its most classical form with magnificent pixel art and deep storytelling. It is set years before the events of the main series, where players can discover Orsterra from the perspectives of multiple protagonists, each having their own unique journey.
Your First Steps
Choose Your Path: At the start, you’ll select one of three paths: Wealth, Power, or Fame. Each path focuses on a different aspect of the story, but all intersect to create a cohesive narrative. Don’t stress over your choice—you can explore the other paths later.
Meet Your Heroes: You’ll begin with a few characters but will recruit more through the Guidance system. Characters are divided into different ranks (from 3-star to 5-star), with higher-star characters generally having better stats and abilities.
Learn the Controls: The game’s intuitive interface makes it easy to navigate towns, dungeons, and battles. Familiarize yourself with the menus for party management, equipment, and quests.
Mastering Combat Mechanics
Battle Basics
Combat in CotC boils down to turn-based strategy: you exploit enemy weaknesses to gain an advantage. Here's what you need to know: Boost System - Every turn, your characters gain Boost Points (BP). Use them to enhance attacks, cast stronger spells, or heal multiple allies. Keeping track of how to use this BP effectively is the way to go about it.
Break System: Each and every enemy has their weaknesses-some specific sword, fire, or wind. Hitting those reduces the shield count. If it hits zero, the shield of the enemy breaks, putting him into a highly vulnerable state.
Party Formation: You are allowed to keep eight characters in your party, but you can only use four at any one time and have four in reserve. Switch out characters regularly to maintain the health of everyone while using different skills.
Early Combat Tips
Target Weaknesses: Try to always Break enemies early in a fight to neuter threats.
Balance Offense and Defense: Don't just attack. Keep your party alive with healing and support skills.
Experiment with Skills: Each character has unique abilities. Test them out to find synergies and strategies that work for you.
Exploring the World of Orsterra
Towns and NPCs
Towns act as centers of shopping, recruitment of allies, and quest acceptance. Interacting with NPCs is very important as it provides the following:
Side Stories: Complete these to get additional rewards.
Path Actions: Special Abilities (like Entreat, Challenge) allow receiving items, accessing secret places, or recruiting new allies.
Dungeons and Exploration
Dungeons contain treasures, enemies, and even bosses that can sometimes be difficult to defeat. Some points to remember:
Save Often: Make it a habit to save at Save Points before challenging enemies.
Stock Up: Purchase all healing items and equipment prior to venturing out.
Scout the Area: Search everywhere for hidden chests and secrets.
Building a Strong Team
Recruiting Characters
Guidance is where you summon new characters with in-game currency, rubies. Keep eyes on:
Diversity: Make sure your team covers a variety of weapon types-swords, bows, etc.-and elemental skills, such as fire and wind.
Support Roles: Healers and buffers are just as important as damage dealers.
Upgrading Your Heroes
Level Up: Amass experience points through battles and quests.
Gear Up: Equip your characters with the best gear available, from weapons to armor and accessories.
Unlock Skills: Spend JP to unlock and upgrade abilities.
Best Early Game Tips for Newbies
Focus on One Path: This can help you get some very good rewards and characters more quickly.
Complete Daily Tasks: This will give you rubies, experience, and other necessary materials.
Save Rubies Wisely: Spend rubies on Guidance summons, not on refreshing stamina.
Farm Materials: Farm materials for crafting and upgrading equipment.
Plan Ahead: Study the weaknesses of enemies before going into battle to prepare the right team.
Use the Reserve Line: Swap out weakened characters to keep your party fighting fit.
Conclusion
Starting your adventure in Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent can feel overwhelming, but with these tips, you’ll quickly find your footing. Remember to experiment, explore, and enjoy the rich tapestry of Orsterra. With time and strategy, you’ll transform from a novice to a veteran, ready to conquer all challenges the game throws your way.
Good luck, traveler!