The Bandits' Code

"I've had enough of banditry. Is it too late for me to turn over a new leaf?" —

The Bandits' Code is a side story in Octopath Traveler. The tale begins by speaking to the Veteran Brigand in Lower Bolderfall near the stairs to Bolderfall.

Veteran Brigand Lower Bolderfall Location — Veteran Brigand, Lower Bolderfall

Resolution[]

The side story may be resolved using one of two methods:

Inquire / Scrutinize[]

Travel to Victors Hollow. Successfully use the Inquire or Scrutinize path action to glean the knowledge Marta's Gang from the Orphanage Matron (

Min Lvl: 20 /

Base Rate: 60% ), who is standing outside the small chapel structure to the west.

The tale ends when Marta's Gang is shared with the Veteran Brigand.

"After learning the gang's spoils were being donated to an orphanage, the thief decided to continue stealing in hopes of bringing happiness to the children there."

Guide / Allure[]

Travel to Sunshade Tavern in Sunshade. Successfully use the Guide or Allure path action on the Faltering Youth (

Min Lvl: 5 /

Base: 80% ), located at the northwesternmost table.

The tale ends when the Faltering Youth is brought to the Veteran Brigand.

"With your guidance, the youth left the thieves' gang behind, and returned to his homeland to start his life anew."

Epilogue[]

Upon completion of the side story, the following occurs:

If the Guide/Allure path was chosen, the Faltering Youth will change his name to Fledgling Bandit and relocate to Lower Bolderfall while the Veteran Brigand will relocate to Stonegard.
Fledgling Bandit, Lower Bolderfall
Veteran Brigand, Stonegard

Trivia[]

If both the knowledge Marta's Gang has been obtained and the Faltering Youth is following the group when speaking with the Veteran Brigand, a dialog box appears, giving the player the choice of which resolution path to follow.
Tale end, both path options

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