Complete walkthrough for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III on 4/23, including side quests like Isthmia Great Forest Monster and North Sutherland Highway Monster, and sub-events.
Walkthrough
- 1After regaining control of Rean, speak with Freddy to complete the Wild Recipe Side Quest and obtain his Character Note.
- 2Exit the building and speak with Mint or Tita to trigger a Sub-event.
- 3Go to Sandy to deliver the Strawberry Seeds and receive Spirit Droplet x5.
- 4Speak with Jessica to obtain her Character Note.
- 5Enter Car 6 and speak with Ashen Knight Valimar to trigger another Sub-event.
- 6Speak with Tita or Mint again to view another Sub-event.
- 7Head towards the exit of the camp. After a scene, you will gain the ability to use Sub Master Quartz, allowing a second party member to use a Master Quartz with reduced stats. Consider Regulus, Brigid, Sirius, and Kaleido for their benefits.
- 8Exit the camp and head for Saint-Arkh.
- 9Upon arrival in Saint-Arkh, a cutscene will play, and you will receive two new Side Quests: Isthmia Great Forest Monster and North Sutherland Highway Monster.
Side Quest: Isthmia Great Forest Monster
- Use Quick Travel to Isthmia Great Forest- Depths via the West Sutherland Highway.
- Fight regular enemies to increase CP and BP.
- Head north to encounter the Grime Drome monster.
- Use a Battle Scope on the Grime Drome to view its stats.
- Enemy: Grime Drome
- HP: 19600
- Weaknesses: E - 40, WA - 100, F - 140, WN - 100, TI - 160, SP - 160, MI - 160
- Item Drop: Bluster
- During the battle, utilize Brave Orders like Zephyr Wing (for delay, reduced recovery, and increased Evasion), Blue Ochestra (for damage reduction and HP top-up), and Valiant Hearts.
- Use Laura’s Lion Rush Craft to lower the enemy's STR/DEF.
- Use S-Crafts to finish off the enemy when it is in Break status.
- If taking heavy damage, use Elliot’s Holy Song Craft to heal 30% HP.
- On Nightmare difficulty, utilize Fie’s Zephyr Wing Order for delay and Insight status.
- Elliot’s Blue Orchestra can reduce damage and heal, while Holy Song keeps HP up and status effects off.
- Use Laura’s Lion Rush and Radiant Spin to debuff the enemy.
- Use Fie’s Tri-Cyclone for its high Break strength.
- The boss is weak to Fire and higher elements. Protect against Confusion, as it is a deadly attack.
- Upon defeating the Grime Drome, you will be rewarded with Dark Hair - Fie and Bluster (STR+40, doubles duration of status effects).
Side Quest: North Sutherland Highway Monster
- Travel to North Sutherland Highway and proceed to North Sutherland Highway 2.
- Defeat the Danghorns blocking the path.
- Head through the gate.
- Explore North Sutherland Highway 2.
- Follow a path to the right to find a Chest containing Blue Hair - Elliot.
- Continue further along the right path to encounter Queen Kumanba.
- Enemies in North Sutherland Highway 2:
- Attack Dog (HP: 3021)
- Mothro (HP: 4735)
- Rock Bison (HP: 8327)
Key Information:
- Side Quests: Isthmia Great Forest (Bracer Guild, 4 AP), North Sutherland Highway Monster (Bracer Guild, 4 AP), Lost Wallet (Lord Quinn & Helena - Parm, 4 AP).
- Sub Events: Landscape Photo #2 (North Sutherland Highway 2), Black Records 6 (North Sutherland Highway 2 - Chest).
- New Character Notes: Major Lechter (Story Progression), Jessica (Speak at the EX Camp).
- Items: Heartless Edgar - Chapter 3 (Book) (Simone - Parm Chapel).
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