- "This is Garnet, the boss's favorite hound. Garnet here has chased off everyone who interferes with our bottom line." —Thurston
Garnet is a boss in Octopath Traveler II. She is Roque's favorite guard dog and the boss of Partitio's Chapter 2 story.
Story[]
When Partitio bursts into Roque's factory to demand that Floyd maintain the rights to share his Neo Steam Engine, Thurston calls on Garnet to drive Partitio away. After its defeat, Garnet flees the factory, whimpering.
Battle[]
Abilities[]
- Attack: Physical attack, single target.
- Bite: Physical attack, single target. Moderately powerful.
- Scratch: Physical attack, targets entire party.
- Mark Prey:
- Nibble:
- Intimidate:
- Rampage:
- Garnet digs a hole... // and uncovers a delicious nut!: Heals self for 1000 HP, grants Increased Accuracy, Increased Evasion, Increased Critical, Increased Speed for 5 turns each.
- Garnet digs a hole... // and uncovers a fire soulstone!: Fixed 500 damage to party.
- Garnet digs a hole... // and uncovers a skeleton!: Summons 2 Mysterious Bones to Garnet's aid.
- Garnet digs a hole... // but uncovers nothing!: Move fails; nothing happens.
- Garnet runs wild!: Permanently increases actions to 3 per turn. Garnet's eyes begin to glow.
- Shred to Pieces:
- Garnet lets out a deep growl...:
- Gnaw Bone:
- Howl:
Minions[]
Garnet may summon two Mysterious Bones whenever it uses Garnet digs a hole... // and uncovers a skeleton!.
Gallery[]
Etymology[]
"Garnet" is derived from the medieval Latin term "granatus," which means "seed-like" and was used to refer to the pomegranate. Garnets are a type of dark red gemstone symbolic of love, likely representative of Garnet's loyalty. The expensive gemstone nature of her name may also indicate her privileged lifestyle as Roque's favorite hound.
Trivia[]
- Garnet has the highest HP of all chapter bosses whose recommended levels range from 14–18 in Octopath Traveler II.
- As part of his work schedule, Thurston takes Garnet on nighttime walks and gives her biscuits. She can be seen alongside him in Roque Island at night.
- Garnet is the smallest of all bosses in her overworld sprite; as such, she appears comically larger in her boss fight.
- After Partitio's story has been completed, Hikari can Challenge Roque in Oresrush in order to learn the skill "Go, Garnet!" Using this skill costs 20 SP and summons Garnet into battle much as if she were a Provoked beast, dealing dagger damage to all enemies.