Scrutinize is a recurring path action.
Scrutinize is Osvald V. Vanstein's daytime Path Action in Octopath Traveler II. This ability allows Osvald to glean information from townsfolk by scrutinizing them.
Gameplay[]
The information and benefits obtainable from all information gathering path actions are the same; if you Scrutinize a townsperson, using Inquire, Coerce, or Bribe will all yield the same information.
Success Chance[]
When attempting to Scrutinize, Osvald will be presented a percentage of success; this is a function of the NPC's base success rate (which varies depending on the NPC) multiplied by a bonus resulting from Osvald's level:
| Level Range | Scrutinize Success Chance |
|---|---|
Benefits[]
A successful scrutinize attempt may yield one of many benefits:
- Knowledge, which can be used to advance the story or complete certain side stories
- A Hidden Item (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 local 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:
- Easier Inquiries:
- Provoke like a Pro: always Surprise opponents when provoking NPCs with Ochette, granting her a free action at the beginning of the battle
- Thieving Tips and Tricks: increase effective level by ### when stealing with Throné, leading to higher success rates
- Masterful Mugging: always Surprise opponents when mugging NPCs with Osvald, granting him a free action at the beginning of the battle
- Hire for Cheap:
- Undeniable Allure: increase effective level by ### when alluring with Agnea, leading to higher success rates
- Guide with Ease: decrease level requirements by ### when guiding with Temenos
- Challenge with Ease: decrease level requirements by ### when challenging NPCs with Hikari
If Osvald fails his scrutinize attempt, the travelers' reputation in the current town will drop by one level.