Path Actions are a recurring game mechanic that allows each traveler to interact with townspeople in unique ways.
Path Action Tutorial in the Demo
In Octopath Traveler, there are eight unique Path Actions, one for each traveler.
Noble and Rogue Path Actions[]
Path actions can be categorized into Noble and Rogue actions.
Noble path actions can be performed without penalty but can only be performed if the traveler's level is higher than that of the Townsperson's corresponding path action level check.
Conversely, Rogue path actions can be performed regardless of level, but only have a percent chance of succeeding. Failing a rogue path action attempt will lower the party's reputation in town by one. Fail too many times, and the party will need to visit a tavern to restore their reputation for a fee prior to any further attempts can be made.
| Type | Noble | Rogue |
|---|---|---|
| Glean Information |  Inquire
|
 Scrutinize
|
| Lead Townsperson |  Guide
|
 Allure
|
| Duel Townsperson / Clear Path |  Challenge
|
 Provoke
|
| Obtain Items |  Purchase
|
 Steal
|
List of Townspeople That Improve Path Actions[]
Using the Inquire or Scrutinize path actions to glean certain information from specific townspeople will improve the success or efficacy of certain Path Actions. The improvement is only in effect at the immediate town.
Messages
| Message | Path Action | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Guide with Ease | Guide
|
Increases effective character level, increasing number of townspeople that may be led |
| Undeniable Allure | Allure
|
Increases effective character level, improving success chance of leading townspeople |
| Challenge with Ease | Challenge
|
Increases effective character level, increasing number of townspeople that may be dueled |
| Smarter Bartering | Purchase
|
Increases effective character level, improving chance of obtaining a discount |
| Provoke Like a Pro | Provoke
|
Always attack first when provoking townspeople |
| Thieving Tips and Tricks | Steal
|
Increases effective character level, improving chance of successfully stealing items. |
Notes:
- Scrutinize / Inquire only improve based on character level; no information may be gleaned to improve either path action.
| City | NPC | Effect | Path Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlasdam | Boy | Smarter Bartering | Purchase
|
| Apothecary | Guide with Ease | Guide
| |
| Bolderfall | Townsperson (Near Entrance) | Thieving Tips & Tricks | Steal
|
| Guard (Next to 3 Guard dogs) | Challenge with Ease | Challenge
| |
| Clearbrook | None | ||
| Cobbleston | Captain of the Watch | Challenge with Ease | Challenge
|
| Flamesgrace | Cleric | Guide with Ease | Guide
|
| Rippletide | Townsperson (Blocking House Entrance) | Smarter Bartering | Purchase
|
| S'warkii | Villager (Near Entrance) | Provoke Like a Pro | Provoke
|
| Sunshade | Tavern Patron (Top Left) | Undeniable Allure | Allure
|
| Goldshore | Townsperson (Entrance in Manor District) | Guide with Ease | Guide
|
| Noblecourt | Townsperson (Left of the Tavern) | Undeniable Allure | Allure
|
| Townsperson (Near Book-loving Girl, to the right of the Weapon Shop. He is wearing a Fedora.) | Thieving Tips & Tricks | Steal
| |
| Quarrycrest | Townsperson (Near Entrance) | Smarter Bartering | Purchase
|
| Townsperson (Near Item Shop) | Undeniable Allure | Allure
| |
| Saintsbridge | Old Man | Challenge with Ease | Challenge
|
| Cleric | Guide with Ease | Guide
| |
| Stillsnow | Old Man (Near Right Exit) | Undeniable Allure | Allure
|
| Villager (Top Exit) | Provoke Like a Pro | Provoke
| |
| Stonegard | Townsperson (Near Exit to Stonegard Valleys) | Smarter Bartering | Purchase
|
| Townsperson (On Stairs Before Stonegard Valley) | Guide with Ease | Guide
| |
| Townsperson (Near Exit to Spectrewood Path) | Provoke like a Pro | Provoke
| |
| Victors Hollow | Antique Dealer | Smarter Bartering | Purchase
|
| Spectator | Challenge with Ease | Challenge
| |
| Wellspring | Left Merchant (Inside House Blocked by a Guard) | Thieving Tips and Tricks | Steal
|
| Guard (Standing Next to Barracks) | Challenge with Ease | Challenge
| |
| Duskbarrow | None | ||
| Grandport | Elderly Woman (Inside the House with Blocked Entrance) | Thieving Tips & Tricks | Steal
|
| Aristocrat (Inside Grandport Bazaar) | Smarter Bartering | Purchase
| |
| Marsalim | Townsperson (Near Entrance) | Thieving Tips & Tricks | Steal
|
| Knight Ardante | Provoke Like a Pro | Provoke
| |
| Northreach | Townsperson (Inside House, Higher Star rating) | Thieving Tips & Tricks | Steal
|
| Orewell | None | ||
| Riverford | Right Guard (Inside Tavern) | Thieving Tips & Tricks | Steal
|
| Elderly Woman | Challenge with Ease | Challenge
| |
| Everhold | None | ||
| Wispermill | Elderly Woman (Far Right Exit) | Guide with Ease | Guide
|