Summary
Octopath Travelerhas cemented itself asone of the best modern JRPGs around, featuring a brilliant art style, tactically engaging combat, and a unique form of storytelling that — while not to everyone’s tastes — is still a novel attempt at trying to tell a narrative that makes each of the eight characters inOctopath Travelerfeel all the more engaging and fleshed-out.
When it comes to the end-game battles inOctopath Traveler, it goes without saying that the player should be decked out with all the best weapons in the game so that their offensive abilities can match up to the true final boss of the game, which serves as one of the most challenging in video game history. Keeping this in mind, it’s easy to see whyOctopath Traveler’s best weaponswill make the end game all the more manageable.
Updated on June 04, 2025, by Ritwik Mitra:Octopath Traveler is one of the best JRPGs of all time, with the sequel improving the formula to ensure that players enjoy two of the greatest modern titles in the genre. The integration of path actions, a fun take on the job system, and challenging tactical encounters ensure that player will face a decent challenge as they make their way through this grand adventure. Given how tough the bosses get near the endgame, most players would prefer to get their hands onOctopath Traveler’s best weaponsto ensure that they can unleash high levels of damage on these foes and take them down before things get too unmanageable.
6Best Sword: Battle-Tested Blade
Get From Erhardt In Wellspring OR Beat The Townsperson In Bolderfall
The Battle-tested equipment is easily some of the best equipment in the entire game and is bound to make appearances throughout this list, including the first topic of selectingthe best sword inOctopath Traveler. While one might argue that Harald’s Sword is better if one takes elemental damage into account as well, the fact of the matter is that theBattle-tested Blade’s bonus to critical attacks coupled with its physical dominanceeasily places it on the very top of the best swords available in the game.
There are two ways to obtain this blade. Either purchase it from Erhardt in Wellspring for 84,000 leaves after completing Olberic’s last chapter or fight the townsperson in Lower Bolderfall by either provoking or challenging him.
5Best Polearm: Forbidden Spear
Get From Elderly Woman In Quarrycrest
One of the rare instances whena Forbidden weaponis the best weapon in its class, the Forbidden Spear featuresmassive bonuses to both the physical and magical attack of a party member, albeit at the cost of speed.However, bearing this penalty is worth it for the massive stat bonuses of this Forbidden weapon.
This weapon can be purchased from an NPC residing in a blocked house in Quarrycrest for 69,000 leaves. The Battle-tested Spear is also a great weapon, but the magical damage bonus that one can receive from the Forbidden Spear makes it a more well-rounded and effective polearm to use in battle.
4Best Axe: Battle-Tested Axe
Get From Ned In Victors Hollow OR Beat The Tavern Patron In Atlasdam
In the axes department, the Battle-tested Axe ends up dwarfing every other weapon in the game in terms of sheer attacking power. It’s a brutal weapon, and the fact that it also increases the level of lightning and ice damagedealt by a caster makes it even more of a useful asset in particularly challenging battles.
While the Memorial Axe and Forbidden Axe might also be great in their own right, the Battle-tested Axe wins for the same reason the Forbidden Staff won the polearm debate — the fact that this weapon increases both physical and elemental attack makes it a win-win in all departments.
The only way to obtain this axe is to purchase it from an NPC called Ned in Victors Hollow.
3Best Dagger: Battle-Tested Dagger
Get From Vanessa Hysel In Undertow Cove OR Beat The Guard Captain In Bolderfall
Another Battle-tested weapon ends up stealing the crown once again. The Battle-tested Dagger sportsexcellent damage and an evasion bonusthat will certainly serve as a lucky charm for any character who wishes to avoid as much damage as possible within the limits ofOctopath Traveler. It also has a chance of reducing the target’s accuracy, which makes this weapon even more of a brilliant addition to the party’s arsenal.
This weapon can only be obtained after finishing Alfyn’s final chapter and interacting with the boss,Vanessa Hysel.One can either purchase or steal the weapon from Vanessa, which will make life easier for the thief in the party.
2Best Bow: Transcendent Bow Of Shadows
Complete The Side Story Shadow Over The Sands
This is another rare instance ofa Battle-tested piece of equipmentmissing out on the label of being the best weapon of its class in the game. The Transcendent Bow of Shadows has pretty much everything going for it in terms of being one of the coolest weapons one can wield inOctopath Traveler— including its name. It might not reach the physical damage levels of the Battle-tested Bow, but itselemental attack bonusmore than makes up for it. It turns this weapon into a well-rounded bow that will serve as a perfect middle-ground for any archer with a knack for sorcery.
To obtain this weapon, the player must complete theShadow over the Sands quest. The boss fight at the end of this quest is no slouch, and players need to be prepared to face off against some of the toughest enemies in the game.
1Best Staff: Battle-Tested Staff
Get From Bishop Bartolo In Saintsbridge OR Beat The Elderly Woman In Clearbrook
While the other weapons on this list might have faced some close competition from other pieces of offensive equipment,the Battle-tested Staffovershadows every other staff in the game through itsincredible stats.Only the Bishop’s Staff would be even remotely comparable.
Given how powerful this weapon is, it goes without saying that players need to be stocked up on leaves to afford the same. The Battle-tested Staff can be bought for 90,000 leaves after completing Ophelia’s story, with Bishop Bartolo selling it in Saintsbridge after the events of her story. Of course, if the player wants to get this weapon free of cost, then they can always try challenging or provoking the Elderly Woman in Clearsprings. However, trying to obtain this weapon in such a manner is easier said than done.
