Valuables
Valuables in Tales of Berseria are unique items that often serve a specific purpose, from unlocking new features and side quests to providing permanent stat boosts or access to special areas. Unlike standard consumables or equipment, these items are typically acquired once and retained throughout your journey. Keeping track of them is crucial for 100% completion and maximizing your party's potential.
Key Valuables and Their Uses
Here's a breakdown of some essential valuables you'll encounter, where to find them, and what they do:
- Geoboard: This invaluable item allows for faster traversal across the world map and certain field areas.
- Location: The Geoboard is acquired relatively early in the game. You'll receive it as part of the main story progression after completing the events in the Port Cadnix area and speaking with the NPC who offers it.
- Strategy: Simply follow the main story quests. There's no way to miss this item, as it's essential for navigating the larger zones efficiently. Once obtained, you can activate it by pressing the designated button (usually R2/RT) while on a compatible surface.
- Mysterious Orb: This peculiar item is tied to a significant side quest involving a powerful optional boss.
- Location: The Mysterious Orb is found within the Palamedes Temple. You'll need to explore thoroughly, often after progressing a certain amount in the main story, to locate it. It's usually in a chest in one of the temple's more secluded chambers.
- Strategy: Keep an eye out for hidden paths or breakable walls within Palamedes Temple. The orb is often guarded by stronger enemies, so ensure your party is well-equipped and leveled before attempting to retrieve it. This orb is crucial for unlocking the "Lord of the Land" side quest chain.
- Spirit Orb: These rare orbs are vital for enhancing your characters' stats permanently.
- Location: Spirit Orbs are typically rewards for completing challenging side quests, defeating powerful optional enemies (such as Code Red Daemons), or found in well-hidden chests in late-game dungeons like Titania or the Earthpulse. Some can also be obtained from specific mini-game rewards.
- Strategy: Prioritize Code Red Daemon hunts as soon as they become available. These battles are tough but offer excellent rewards, including Spirit Orbs. Thoroughly explore every corner of dungeons, especially those with multiple paths or puzzles. check behind waterfalls or in seemingly empty alcoves. Each Spirit Orb provides a permanent, albeit small, stat boost to all party members, so collecting them all is highly recommended for maximizing your party's power.
- Rare Item Bag: While not a single item, these bags often contain valuable crafting materials, rare consumables, or even unique equipment.
- Location: Rare Item Bags are frequently dropped by stronger enemies, particularly elite foes and bosses. They can also be found in treasure chests in later dungeons or as rewards for completing certain sub-events.
- Strategy: Engage in every battle you encounter, especially against enemies marked with a star or those that appear to be stronger variants. Utilize your "Soul Break" abilities to increase item drop rates. Don't shy away from revisiting earlier areas with new abilities (like the Geoboard or breakable wall skills) to uncover previously inaccessible chests.
General Tips for Valuables Hunting
- Explore Thoroughly: Tales of Berseria rewards exploration. Check every nook and cranny, even seemingly empty areas.
- Revisit Areas: As you gain new abilities (like the Geoboard or the ability to break certain obstacles), revisit older areas. You might find previously inaccessible paths leading to valuable items.
- Talk to NPCs: Many side quests that reward valuables are initiated by talking to specific NPCs in towns or on the world map. Look for characters with speech bubbles above their heads.
- Check the World Map: Use the world map to identify areas you haven't fully explored or where sub-events might be active.
- Don't Rush: While the main story is compelling, taking your time to explore and complete side content will significantly enhance your experience and reward you with these crucial valuables.