Virtue and Ryo are crucial resources. Maximizing their acquisition will allow you to unlock upgrades, purchase powerful gear, and progress smoothly.
Virtue Earning Strategies:
- Complete Sub-Stories: The most consistent and rewarding source of Virtue.
- Another Life: Farming and cooking can generate significant Virtue over time.
- Shrine Offerings: Donate Ryo at shrines for a small Virtue boost.
- Good Deeds: Help distressed citizens, return lost items, or defeat thugs.
- Mini-Games: Achieving high scores or completing challenges in mini-games often grants Virtue.
- Virtue Orbs: Collect the glowing orbs scattered throughout Kyo.
Ryo Earning Strategies:
- Battle Dungeons: Excellent for farming Ryo, especially higher-level dungeons.
- Another Life: Selling harvested crops and cooked dishes.
- Gambling: High risk, high reward. Can be very profitable if you're lucky or skilled.
- Selling Items: Sell unwanted crafting materials, fish, or duplicate equipment.
- Wanted Men: Completing bounties for wanted criminals provides good Ryo rewards.
Prioritize unlocking Virtue upgrades at the Shrine, especially those that increase Virtue gain or expand your inventory. For Ryo, investing in Another Life early on can provide a steady passive income throughout the game.