Ready to take on the Asterisk Holders again in Bravely Second? This guide covers how to re-challenge them, plus tips for grinding EXP and JP efficiently.
So, you've made it back to the world map and noticed a bunch of blue exclamation points popping up in familiar places? Yep, you guessed it! All those sidequests from Chapters 1 through 3 where you fought the Asterisk Holders are back. This is your chance to grab any jobs you might have missed on your first run. Trust me, you'll want to do them all – not just for the completionists out there, but because these bosses are tougher this time around, and so are you!
The game's pretty smart too; if you've already cleared a sidequest, it'll speed things up for you. Plus, you can mash the [X] button to skip cutscenes and get straight to the action. Don't forget, you can repeat all the original sidequests from Chapters 1-3. Here's a quick rundown of who you'll be facing again:
| Original Chapter | Start Location | Sidequest |
| 1 | Desert Oasis | Thief vs Red Mage |
| 1 | Miasma Woods | Summoner vs Swordmaster |
| 2 | House by the Sea | White Mage vs Merchant |
| 2 | Yunohana | Black Mage vs Ranger |
| 2 | Starkfort | Knight vs Ninja |
| 3 | Florem | Valkyrie vs Monk |
| 3 | Florem | Performer vs Pirate |
| 3 | Grandship | Time Mage vs Dark Knight |
- Generally, you don't need super-specific gear for these fights, but it definitely helps. If you want a solid weapon, grab the Doujigiri-Yasutsuna katana from Geyser Grotto. It's a beast against humanoids and will make these fights a breeze.
- Looking to power level your EXP or Job Points? Head to the second floor of Grapp Keep and grind on the undead enemies there.
- To make grinding super efficient, have your Bishop use Benediction x2 or Vivify x4 on the enemy party to instantly KO them. It's also a good idea to level up some characters in the Bishop job so they can do this too.
- Once a character has learned Holy Magic Level 5 and you've leveled them up in the White Mage job to learn Group-Cast Master, a single cast of Benediction will wipe out the entire enemy group. This makes chaining battles incredibly easy.
- For safe grinding, equip your healer(s) with an Earthing Rod to block the effects of Mummify. Alternatively, boost their speed with Hermes Sandals and the Speed 20% Up (Thief) ability to ensure they aren't outsped by the enemies.
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