Inquire is a recurring path action.
Inquire is Alfyn Greengrass's Path Action in Octopath Traveler. This ability allows Alfyn to obtain information from townsfolk by chatting with them.
This Path Action is the Noble counterpart to Cyrus's Path Action, Scrutinize. The information and benefits obtainable from both Scrutinize and Inquire are the same; if you Inquire someone, you will not need to Scrutinize them and vice versa.
Gameplay[]
When choosing to inquire an NPC, you will only be allowed to do so if Alfyn's level is higher than the required level, which varies based on the NPC you are attempting to learn from.
Benefits[]
A successful inquiry may yield one of many benefits:
- Knowledge, which can be used for specific quests
- A Hidden Item located in the town somewhere (see the associated NPC page or individual town pages for details)
- Bonuses to shops within the same town:
- New Weapons for Sale: Adds one or two extra weapon choices to the Weapon Store, usually the most powerful and expensive available; see the shop lists in the individual town pages for details
- More Plentiful Provisions: An expanded range of consumable items at the local Item shop; see the shop lists in the individual town pages for details
- Discount at the Inn: Rest at the local Inn for less money
- Boosts to other Travelers' Path Actions when used on NPCs within the same town:
- Guide with Ease: decrease level requirements by 10 when guiding with Ophilia
- Undeniable Allure: increase effective level by 10 when alluring with Primrose, leading to higher success rates
- Thieving Tips and Tricks: increase effective level by 10 when stealing with Therion, leading to higher success rates
- Smarter Bartering: increase effective level by 10 when purchasing with Tressa, leading to bigger discounts
- Provoke like a Pro: always Surprise opponents when provoking NPCs with H'aanit, allowing you a free action at the beginning of the battle
- Challenge with Ease: decrease level requirements by 10 when challenging NPCs with Olberic