In Octopath Traveler 0, players will have to make several hard choices before they can set on their path to adventure. And before they know it, the tutorial quest will be over, and a question will arise: Should they choose Fame, Power, or Wealth?

Discover all about this critical choice in the game, its repercussions, what changes, and what does not once you commit to one of the Desires in Octopath Traveler 0 with this guide.

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Should You Choose Wealth, Power, or Fame in Octopath Traveler 0?

The main questline in Octopath Traveler 0 starts after the introductory quest is over, and players will be able to start any of the three main Quests called Paths: Wealth, Fame, or Power.

These quests are tied to a question: 'What is it that you desire?' Nostro the Scholar will ask the Main Character which path they want to follow, and upon choosing it, players will face one of the three main villains of the story. Here's every Path in detail:

  • Master of Fame (Villain: Auguste The Genius Playwright)
  • Master of Power (Villain: Tytos The Hero)
  • Master of Wealth (Villain: Herminia The Covetous Witch)

The main quest they'll pick (besides the Rekindling the Flame Wishvale Reconstruction Quest) will lead them to face any of the three aforementioned villains.

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Region-wise, they should pick either Master of Fame or Master of Wealth, since the quests to start both paths are near each other. Master of Wealth will lead players to the Woodlands region, to meet Bargello in Valore, and to organize a rebellion against the Covetous Witch. Plus, it's ideal for new players with low-level parties.

Meanwhile, Master of Fame will point players in the direction of the Flatlands, where they'll meet Auguste, and eventually Schwartz, to begin the hunt for the playwright and serial killer.

Lastly, players should pick Master of Power. It is by far the most difficult Main quest line, and requires players to have built a strong party of at least eight level 25 Characters and visit the Frostlands region, particularly the City of Emberglow.

It is also worth noting that players can switch between any of the questlines at any given point, by accesing the Quest tab in the Main Menu.

Needless to say, neither of the three Questlines is an easy goal, and the game has over 120 hours of playable content ahead, so players can also take it easy and focus on the reconstruction of Wishvale instead.

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Released
December 4, 2025
ESRB
T For Teen // Blood, Fantasy Violence, Language, Suggestive Themes
Developer(s)
DOKIDOKI GROOVE WORKS, Square Enix
Publisher(s)
Square Enix
Franchise
Octopath Traveler
PC Release Date
December 4, 2025
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DIGITAL
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Genre(s)
JRPG, Adventure, Fantasy