In the world of Octopath Traveler 0, maximizing your Job Points (JPs) rapidly becomes essential for unlocking the full potential of your travelers. Yet, the grind for JPs can be tedious. Luckily, there exists a strategy that promises to farm over 2000 JP every five minutes, turning the grind into a much more enjoyable experience.
Core Strategy
The essence of this JP farming method revolves around the Merchant’s Arrow of Fortune skill, dealing an impressive 9,999 damage to enemies. This skill rewards you with bonus JP based on the damage inflicted. This farming method enables effective JP gain with minimal effort, making it a must-try for players. Preparation is key, however, to achieve such high damage early or mid-game.
Requirements
Before diving into the strategy, ensure you meet these prerequisites:
1. Unlock the Merchant Job and learn the Arrow of Fortune skill.
2. Recruit Alexia.
3. Obtain the Forbidden Greatbow in Victors Hollow, best attempted at level 25 or higher.
4. Utilize skills to reduce enemies’ Physical Defense like Therion’s Armor Corrosive.
Start by unlocking the Merchant Job, which is straightforward if you’ve learned three skills in the last unlocked Job. For Alexia, visit the Theatropolis Library and complete her quest. Obtaining the Forbidden Greatbow requires some luck, especially if you’re under-leveled. Navigate through high-level zones using the Flee option to avoid battles, and then persistently attempt to Entreat the bow from the Old Storyteller in Victors Hollow.
How to Farm Over 2000 JP Every 5 Minutes
Once prepared, head to the Emberglow Slopes for optimal JP farming. The steps are as follows:
1. Assign the Merchant Job with Arrow of Fortune to your protagonist and equip the Forbidden Greatbow.
2. Form a battle party with Alexia, Stia, and a defense-reducing character like Therion.
3. Remove Alexia’s Staff and Tome to weaken her attacks.
4. Stockpile SP restoration items like Inspiring Plums.
In battle, have Alexia break an enemy, reduce their Physical Defense, and donate BP to your protagonist. Then, unleash a boosted Arrow of Fortune to deal max damage and rack up JP rewards. Repeat this process to quickly accumulate JPs and level up your travelers efficiently.