Octopath Traveler 2: How To Get All Battle-Tested Gear | Ultimate Weapons & Shield Locations Guide
The strongest weapons and shields in Octopath Traveler 2 are hidden in plain sight. These ultra powerful weapons (and shield) follow in the tradition of the first game — they’re incredibly strong and you’ll have to grind if you want to get them. There are seven NPCs in the world carrying one of the seven Battle-Tested Items. There’s one for the following equipment types: Sword, Shield, Spear, Staff, Dagger, Axe and Bow. Complete the set and you’ll have the best items in the game. Seriously, they don’t get any better.
Too bad they’re so hard to find. There’s a 2% chance they’ll drop from NPCs and there’s really nothing you can do to improve those odds. On average, you’ll need to defeat the NPCs listed below 50~ times for a Battle-Tested item. If you’ve got the patience, it is possible to farm these NPCs even very early in the story, with low level party members. Or you can wait until you’re strong enough to take them on and finish the fight fast. Whatever method you prefer, here’s a quick overview of all seven NPC locations.
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All 8 Standard Job Altars | Inventor Advanced Job Guide | Armsmaster Advanced Job Guide | Secondary Job Guild Locations | Best Weapons You Can Find Early | How To Unlock The Ship & Sea Region | Best Weapons To Get Early | Scent of Commerce Quests Guide | Bottled Nightmare Trick | Secret Sunshadow Staff
Battle-Tested Gear are end-game items that can only be acquired as a random drop from certain high-level NPCs. This gear is extremely powerful, but also annoying to get — you’ll have to grind for it. Each Battle-Tested Weapon / Shield only drops from a single NPC when grinding.
It is possible to find the Battle-Tested Gear much, much later in the game. If you want to
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