7 Top Grinding Locations in Octopath Traveler

To grow stronger, players should venture into Octopath Traveler‘s top grinding locations and battle various foes to earn experience points. Each location often houses chests filled with valuable items that can significantly enhance gameplay. Players can also earn additional EXP through boss encounters.

Here are some of the prime grinding spots that can help elevate your party’s levels in Octopath Traveler:

7. Untouched Sanctum

This dungeon is situated at the North Cobblestone Gap, but players must first initiate the side quest “Noelle, Seeker of Knowledge” to gain access. It’s highly advisable to embark on this quest before attempting to navigate the dungeon.

With a danger level of 15, Untouched Sanctum features a purple chest, making it beneficial to include Therion in your party. Here, players will encounter:

• Ambling Bones
• Dread Viper
• Fire Wisp
• Highland Gasp
• Ice Wisp
• Light Wisp
• Marionette Bones
• Puppet Bones
• Shadow Bat
• Shadow Wisp
• Wind Wish

These enemies have weaknesses to Fire magic, ice magic, staves, spears, and light magic. As such, this could be an ideal spot for players looking to grind points early on.

6. Twin Falls

Located in South Clearbrook Traverse within the Riverlands region, this area is part of the side quest “A Sweet Reunion.” It’s a fantastic place for leveling up, boasting many chests containing 500 Currency, Soothing Seed, Olive of Life, and Healing Grape.

Players may also cross paths with Cait, providing additional EXP. Enemies in this area have vulnerabilities to Ice magic, dark magic, swords, spears, and staves. Bringing Cyrus along can be advantageous, as he can swiftly dispatch the foes encountered.

5. Carrion Caves

Carrion Caves is yet another superb grinding destination, located in the South Bolderfall Pass. Players might find grinding here to be more demanding than the previously mentioned locations. It’s wise to bring ample healing supplies, as the stronger foes here can inflict substantial damage.

Enemies in this area are susceptible to Wind magic, spears, bows, and Wind magic; thus, H’aanit is highly recommended for this grinding spot.

4. The Hollow Throne

Although this is the most demanding grinding locale, the effort pays off. Located in Western Noblecourt Pass in the Flatlands region, this area includes some of the toughest enemies you’ll face. The foes you’ll encounter are:

• Lightning Elemental
• Marionette Boss
• Puppet Bones
• Bandit Bones
• Remnant
• Thunder Revenant

All of these enemies are weak against Wind magic, staves, bows, and swords. Besides battling these foes, players will also take on the Throne Guardian boss, which leads to the coveted Boss chest containing the “Moonblade.” Numerous other chests are also available here, making it one of the ultimate places to enhance your party’s levels.

3. Captain’s Bain

Another notable grinding location is Captain’s Bain on the West Goldshore Coast. The enemies here match the previous locations but players should ideally be at level 35 or higher to succeed. The reason lies in the formidable Leviathan Boss that players must confront here.

Encounters in this area include:

• Wind Elemental
• Azure Urchin
• Scythe Crab
• Black Scissors
• Reaper Crab
• Crimson Urchin
• Sea Urchin

The location features a variety of chests containing Articulate Stone, Energizing Pomegranate, Healing Grape Lunch, Refreshing Jam, and Hedgehog Spear.

2. Marsalim

A must-visit spot for grinding is the City of Marsalim in the Sunlands region’s south. This area is straightforward; upon reaching the city, head towards the exit where you’ll find a crowd engaged in conversation.

As you approach, expect to be assaulted by three scorpions and a lizard-like creature. Defeating these will yield EXP, and players can repeat this process an unlimited number of times for additional experience.

1. Forest of Purgation

This area, positioned northeast of Noblecourt in Western Wispermill flats, presents players with some of the final battles in Octopath Traveler. Therefore, it’s crucial to arrive here with characters at level 50 or higher.

As one of the most demanding spaces, players should ensure they have the strongest team members available. Including a dancer can also provide added relief during stressful fights. Expect to face the Mnagmar boss, among various formidable foes before reaching it. The enemies here include:

• Peek-a-Boo
• Raging Treant
• Mortal Mushroom
• Etin Orphidian
• Devil Dear
• Revenant

Chests in this area can yield valuable rewards, including Light Soulstone, Tempest Amulet, Olive of Life, and Forbidden Danger.

Alternative Grinding Strategies

Captain Badge

In Octopath Traveler, obtaining the Captain badge grants a +50% EXP boost for the whole party, making it an excellent method for leveling up. To acquire this badge, players need to finish Olberic’s main storyline.

Afterward, pursue the orange side quest indicator in the Sunshade region, located to the west of the town. Completing the side quest will reward players with the badge, providing that generous +50% EXP bonus.

Badge of Friendship

Acquiring a Badge of Friendship offers another effective means of gaining EXP, granting an additional +50% bonus. This badge is obtained after completing Ophilia’s main story and heading to the Riverlands Region. Once there, players should locate Emil, who will offer a side quest.

Completing this side quest successfully will reward players with the Badge.