- "There's a fool lad who wants to be a fighter like me. This is a wretched, dangerous trade, gods' truth, an' I wish I could dissuade 'im..." —
Arena Aspirations is a side story in Octopath Traveler. The tale begins by speaking to the Listless Gladiator at Victors Hollow, south of the Tavern.

Listless Gladiator, Victors Hollow
Resolution[]
The side story may be resolved using one of two methods:
Inquire /
Scrutinize[]
Successfully use the Inquire or Scrutinize Path Action to glean the knowledge Father and Fighter from the Doting Aunt (
Min Lvl: 20 /
Base Rate: 70% ) west of the Listless Gladiator.


The tale ends once the gleaned information is shared with the Listless Fighter.
- "The fighter learned that the boy's father had also been a swordsman, and tried to be the father figure the poor lad lost."
Challenge /
Provoke[]
Use the Challenge or Provoke Path Action to duel the Listless Gladiator (
Min Lvl: 30 /
[Strength:9, HP:35,393, Weak:


] ).






The tale ends once the Listless Gladiator is defeated.
- "The young man saw his favored swordsman lose in battle, strengthening his resolve to study healing as an apothecary."
Epilogue[]
Upon completion of the side story, the following occurs:
- After the Challenge/Provoke or the Inquire/Scrutinize paths, Listless Gladiator changes his name to Resilient Gladiator in both scenarios.