Octopath Traveler 2 is the newer version of Octopath Traveler, and players must make important decisions when playing the game, since there are plenty of battles to be played. Gamers will want to ensure they own good weapons, particularly if they are playing on a difficult mode. There are numerous weapons to be obtained in Octopath Traveler 2. Certain weapons will be more beneficial than others, while others will be excellent for selling and obtaining currency in the game. The difficulty of the game and the NPCs recruited will make a huge difference when playing.
One thing to keep in mind about these weapons is how extremely expensive they are. Hence, if players want to obtain them inside the overworld, they will have to rely on an extremely small drop chance. To obtain all the equipment, the player must either complete the majority of the cast's story or work really hard to obtain the 2% drop rate. However, if a player can obtain all the Battle-Tested weapons, they will get rewarded with the Battle-Tested Gear accomplishment.
6 Battle-Tested Blade
The 400 Attack Power and +120 bonus to Critical Chance of the Battle-Tested Blade will make players to inflict significant damage during combat. The weapon's Augment physical abilities special effect increases its already powerful destructive potential. As a result, it is one of the top choices for a sword to wield in the later stages of the game.
The Battle-Tested Blade can be gotten from Vanderham in the Wildlands. He can be found northeast of Crackledge Harbor Anchorage. Use the Croptail rapid transit system to get to Crackledge Harbor quickly. Afterwards, head to East Cropdale Forest Road via foot. In order to go to Crackledge Harbor from East Cropdale Forest Road, players need to travel in a northeasterly direction. By heading east and then southeast, one would locate Vanderham.
5 Battle-Tested Spear
The Battle-Tested Spear does a lot of damage and makes its user much quicker to react. This weapon is great for quickly setting up a defense before the enemy can react. Greater survivability is provided by the spear's blinding effect, which makes it more likely that an attacker will miss. The Battle-Tested Spear increases players Attack Power by 400 and grants a +120 Speed.
Through Senior Retainer Benkei in the Hinoeuma Area is where players can acquire the Battle-Tested Spear. Players can start the side quest Then Mikka by talking to a female NPC in the north-east corner of the zone. Senior Retainer Benkei will show up after that. Players can acquire the Battle-Tested Spear from Benkei by talking to him and using the Purchase, Mug, Steal, or Entreat Path Actions.
4 Battle-tested Axe
With its increased damage from lightning and ice attacks, the Battle-tested Axe is a superb weapon for characters with multi-target elemental attacks. In addition to its base 400 Attack Power, this weapon additionally provides an additional +250 Elemental Attack.
This weapon can be purchased, and it is also occasionally dropped by NPCs. Finding the hooded villager guarding the Cold Cape Bar in the Winterland region will get one this axe. Players should save their game before dealing with the villager because they only have a 2% chance of putting down the axe. Afterwards, duel them with Ochette or Hikari and emerge victorious.
3 Battle-Tested Bow
The primary benefit of the Battle-Tested Bow is its innate reduction in physical defense, which allows it to deal more damage to enemies and make them easier to kill. After putting an opponent in the Break phase, players can maximize damage done by using forceful physical assaults. The bow has 390 Attack Power and +120 critical bonus.
Players can acquire the Battle-Test Bow by finding the Village Chief Kozahe in Kenomo Village on Toto'haha Island. Path Actions Buy (Partitio) and Mug (Osvald) will allow players to obtain the bow from him.
2 Battle-Tested Dagger
The Battle-Tested Dagger is an obvious pick for players whose characters have naturally low health because of the exceptional evasion it gives. Moreover, the weapon has the ability to lower the accuracy of opponents, which can possibly save players for situations in which they need to heal or resurrect allies. The Battle-tested Dagger has 380 Attack Power and +120 Evasion.
The Battle-Tested Dagger may be gotten from Gardener Black in Winterbloom, which is located in Bandit Town of the Winterland Region. It is necessary to complete the side story Melia Afterwards for the dagger to become available in Black's inventory.
1 Battle-Tested Staff
The Battle-Tested Staff is one of the most effective weapons for wiping out large groups of opponents with its elemental attacks. This staff's ability to inflict a speed debuff gives it more flexibility and makes it handy for slowing down opponents that are agile. The Battle-Tested Staff has 200 Attack Power and +400 Elementary Attack.
Players have to beat the Trainer NPC in Canalbrine's Northeast Church to earn the Battle-tested Staff. There is a 2% chance of this happening; therefore, so players should save the game before engaging in combat with them. Asides from increasing Attack Power by 200, obtaining the staff will give a chance to slow down targets.
Octopath Traveler 2 saw its release on February 24, 2023, and is available on PC, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch.