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The Cave of Origin
Octopath Traveler

The Cave of Origin

Walkthrough for The Cave of Origin in Octopath Traveler. Find all chests, defeat the Guardian of the First Flame, and learn strategies for Ophilia's Chapter 1.

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Walkthrough for The Cave of Origin in Octopath Traveler. Find all chests, defeat the Guardian of the First Flame, and learn strategies for Ophilia's Chapter 1.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Exit Flamesgrace to the southeast onto the path to the Cave of Origin.
  2. 2
    Find a chest on a dead end to the south containing a Healing Grape.
  3. 3
    Continue west and then north, opening a chest with 600 Leaves.
  4. 4
    Ignore stairs leading south and keep climbing north to find nothing.
  5. 5
    Return to the stairs, find a save point and two NPCs guarding the Cave of Origin entrance.
  6. 6
    Open the nearby chest for a Herb of Clarity.
  7. 7
    Enter the Cave of Origin.
  8. 8
    Inside, spot a chest above and another at the bottom. Continue east to reach the bottom chest containing a Healing Grape.
  9. 9
    Progress east to a short path at the bottom leading to a chest with an Inspiriting Plum.
  10. 10
    Head north to a slightly lower area; approach from the south to find a chest with a Shadow Soulstone.
  11. 11
    Climb the stairs. After the second set, hug the right wall to find a secret passage.
  12. 12
    This passage leads to a chest to the north containing a Silver Hairpiece.
  13. 13
    Journey west; a small scene will play out.
  14. 14
    Venture south to open a chest containing a Refreshing Jam.
  15. 15
    Continue north to a save point and a merchant. Level up Ophilia if needed.
  16. 16
    Proceed north to face the boss.

BOSS - Guardian of the First Flame

Stats / Weaknesses:

  • Weaknesses: Swords, Daggers, Staves, Ice, Wind
  • Resistances: Fire
  • Immunities: None

Phases:

  1. The Guardian of the First Flame attacks with basic Attack, Sweep (hits all party members), and Pyre (single-target fire attack).
  2. At around 50% HP, the Guardian uses 'The Trial Begins' to summon Dark Wisps.
  3. Dark Wisps are weak to Bows, Staves, Fire, and Light. They can use Self-Immolation.

Strategy:

  • Use Ophilia for healing and Guide to summon an ally for support.
  • Focus on defeating the Dark Wisps quickly due to their Self-Immolation ability.
  • Exploit the Guardian's weaknesses to swords, daggers, staves, ice, and wind.
  • The Guardian does not increase its shields when powered up.
  • After defeating the Dark Wisps, focus on the Guardian.
  • After defeating the Guardian, you will gain the right to journey for the Kindling.
  • Return to Flamesgrace to complete Ophilia's first chapter.
Tips
  • Equip Ophilia properly and save your game before leaving Flamesgrace.
  • Consider using Guide on someone with a preferred skill, like strength.
  • Enemies in this cold region are generally weak to fire.
  • Leveling up Ophilia before the boss can make the fight easier.

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