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Fortune's Weave

Questions I have already answered

Every one of these is a question I caught myself asking twice. The answer is mine, for this save — the reasoning is there so you can disagree with it usefully.

  • Should I keep training Sword on Cai because I got the Wooden Sword?

    My answerNo. I am focusing his first-run development on Spear + Rider.

    WhyThe sword is usable equipment, but it does not define the class path I am actually pursuing. Cai's early class direction points at mounted spear development, and training follows the class path rather than the inventory.

    Can this change?Yes. This is a first-run direction, not a permanent account-wide commitment.

    Revisit whenI intentionally replay Cai with an alternate build, or a later class gives me a real reason to branch.

  • What Boon should I buy next?

    My answerWhite Magic EXP +1 when convenient. Black Magic EXP +1 is already purchased and useful.

    WhyI accidentally purchased Black Magic +1 before White Magic +1 on the restarted Chapter 8 run. The offensive magic boost accelerates Black Magic proficiency and is valuable for Tialla and Yang Jie, particularly against physical armor. Neither boon is required to win the first main tournament match; White Magic simply accelerates healing proficiency and future Priest development.

    Can this change?If a particular certification skill is lagging badly, buy the matching proficiency boon before White Magic instead of obeying a rigid list.

    Revisit whenWhite Magic EXP +1 is purchased.

  • When am I supposed to switch protagonists?

    My answerWhen Cai's Part I is finished — not before.

    WhyFinishing a Part I arc gives a coherent story, collects the global progression benefits, and keeps me from holding four half-understood armies in my head at the same time.

    Can this change?Yes, if a route stops teaching me anything and turns into a chore.

    Revisit whenCai Part I is complete.

  • Who did I recruit for Cai's first tournament, and who is next?

    My answerI successfully recruited Jasmine after reaching Renown 8. She became my level-27 Armored Knight for Leda's first tournament Match, which I have now WON along with the Event Clash. Recruiting Jasmine is DONE, not a remaining task. I haven't selected a new mandatory recruit for the 32-Turn interval after Leda. Goliath is a possible optional pursuit if the outstanding Giant's Meat is still needed.

    WhyJasmine filled the heavy-defense gap that had concerned me during the earlier Chapter 8 attempts. The restart and final preparation succeeded; recruiting more units solely because a tournament is approaching is no longer a useful objective.

    Can this change?Check what new recruits/quests are available in the new Free Time. Future team changes depend on the actual next mission.

    Revisit whenThe new quest board and support options are checked after the tournament victory.

  • Is normal EXP the same thing as Class EXP?

    My answerNo. Normal EXP raises character level; Class EXP develops the equipped class.

    WhyThese are separate progression tracks. I originally treated normal EXP as something to restrain while accelerating Class EXP. Chapter 6 changed the preference, not the mechanic: I now deliberately accelerate normal EXP too because I enjoy Cai's core feeling stronger than ordinary enemies.

    Can this change?The mechanic will not change; how aggressively I pursue each track can.

    Revisit whenOverleveling makes the maps boring instead of satisfying.

  • Do I have to play Part II four times?

    My answerNo. I am playing Cai's six-chapter War Arc normally, then skipping the other War paths by default so their armies can move forward to Salvation.

    WhyThe four War paths are essentially the same structure with smaller cutscene differences. After completing one War path, the game unlocks a skip for subsequent ones that awards some EXP and advances those armies. That lets Cai remain my manually played War run without blocking the combined endgame roster.

    Can this change?Yes — if I specifically want another army's dialogue, EXP, or practice.

    Revisit whenI finish Cai's War Arc.

  • What combat do I like in this game, and what am I automating?

    My answerI play the tactical grid maps myself. I automate the Clashes.

    WhyFortune's Weave runs two different fights. The grid maps are the ones I came for — placement, ranges, terrain, roles. The Clashes are a smaller turn-based system I have already worn out in squad-collection games, and once I know the rotations they stop being decisions.

    Can this change?Per encounter, yes. A Clash with a mechanic I have not seen gets played properly.

    Revisit whenAuto Battle starts losing fights I should be winning.

  • Should I Auto Battle this dungeon fight or play it?

    My answerPreemptive strike, then Skip to Conclusion. Play it only if that fails.

    WhyOn Standard, against a dungeon at or below my level, the automatic result is the correct one and costs me nothing I want. A failed skip is itself the signal that the fight is worth my hands.

    Can this change?Take control when the dungeon is above my level, a boss has a gimmick, LP needs managing carefully, or I care who gets the final blow.

    Revisit whenPart III enemies make the automatic result unreliable.

  • How much of a dungeon should I actually clear?

    My answerAll of it. The exploring is the part I enjoy.

    WhyChests are fixed, breakables are semi-random, and the materials are worth having. When the Uncharted marker says there is a rear exit, clearing the place end to end is how you reach it. Automating the fights is not a reason to stop looking in the rooms.

    Can this change?No. This is preference, not optimization.

    Revisit whenA dungeon costs a whole evening to clear.

  • How often do I need to walk the whole city again?

    My answerOnce per chapter. Not once per time of day.

    WhyThe pickup orbs refresh on a new chapter. Unmarked residents repeat themselves. So the sweep is worth doing when the story state changes and is wasted otherwise.

    Can this change?Yes, if a later city works on different rules.

    Revisit whenI find a pickup that refreshed inside a single chapter.

  • Should I sell Large Insect Pearls when I am short on money?

    My answerNo. Keep them for the Fabled Insect Pearl quest chain.

    WhyMore Fabled Insect Pearls asks for 2 Large Insect Pearls and pays 8000G plus 30 Renown and items. A later step asks for 8 pearls of any type, so these are quest inventory before they are vendor trash.

    Can this change?Yes, after I have completed the full pearl quest chain and know the extra copies are genuinely spare.

    Revisit whenThe Even More Fabled Insect Pearls step is complete.

  • How do I get more money in early Cai when I am running broke?

    My answerDo the cash-paying quests first, preserve pearl quest items, trade materials instead of buying everything for gold, and use Inn auto-activities only when I have turns to spare.

    WhyChapter 5 has several 2000G Kindness Quests, the pearl chain can pay 5000G and then 8000G, Vandahl Trading lets materials replace gold for some equipment, and Nintendo explicitly says Inn auto-activities can generate money. Farming arrives next chapter and improves the economy further.

    Can this change?Yes. Once farming, larger quest payouts, and later Paralogues come online, this stops being a survival plan and becomes ordinary resource management.

    Revisit whenChapter 6 farming is unlocked.

  • Have I already missed a qualifying event I could have spectated?

    My answerI have no verified spectating window before Chapter 5. From this Free Time onward, check the Arena calendar; the first exact spectate event I have verified in published material is Forgotten Aetior on 3/21.

    WhyArena Training/Spectating comes into focus in Chapter 5. Nintendo confirms that other teams' battles can be watched on match days, and a published Nintendo screenshot shows Forgotten Aetior on 3/21. I have not personally confirmed that exact date in my save yet.

    Can this change?The general rule is stable; the exact 3/21 event stays provisional until I see it myself.

    Revisit whenI reach or pass 3/21 in the current Free Time.

  • What do all the character stats and abbreviations actually mean?

    My answerRaw stats are inputs: Str/Mag drive damage, Dex reliability, Spd plus Bld determine effective Attack Speed under equipment Weight, Def/Res feed the two defense lanes, and Mov controls how much of the map a unit can reach.

    WhyReading only raw numbers hides the tactical interactions. A high-Spd unit can become slow under heavy gear, high Def does not stop magic, and high damage is wasted if Hit is unreliable. The battle forecast turns the raw sheet into the numbers that matter for the exchange.

    Can this change?Exact hidden formulas are still being documented during launch week; the practical meanings are stable, and the battle forecast remains the final check for follow-ups and displayed percentages.

    Revisit whenCommunity documentation settles the remaining launch-week formula disagreements or I confirm them directly in my save.

  • What mentoring should I do before the 3/7 qualifier?

    My answerAt Renown 3, Castor's Terrain Tips is the one to do now for a Bolt Gem. Centurio's Archer's Ring mentoring was the tutorial; Aurora's Staying Healthy waits until Renown 4.

    WhyFree Time 2 ends on 3/7. Castor's mentorship is specifically available in this window, while Aurora's requirement is one Renown level above my current save.

    Can this change?Yes — as Renown rises, new mentor quests open in later chapters.

    Revisit whenRenown reaches level 4 or the 3/7 qualifier is complete.

  • Can I increase a character's growth rate for a specific stat?

    My answerYes — class choice changes the character's effective growth rates. Put a unit in a class that improves the stat you want while still supporting the job you actually gave that unit.

    WhyFortune's Weave exposes personal growth percentages directly, and the class-change screen alters those percentages. Growth optimization therefore happens through sensible class planning, not by repeatedly reloading bad level-ups or trying to maximize every stat on every character.

    Can this change?Exact hidden level-up RNG behavior is still launch-week community knowledge, but the class-growth interaction itself is documented in the released game and by Nintendo.

    Revisit whenI unlock a new class tier and two viable classes compete for the same character's next block of levels.

  • How do I replenish gifts, and where can I find more?

    My answerThe Lowtown Tavern's cheap gift stock replenishes by chapter, not by the weekly Sunday reset. For more gifts during the current chapter, check the Dagsion Marketplace, world-map settlement shops, quest rewards, and any chapter-start yellow pickup orbs I have not collected.

    WhyGifts are useful mainly to open or maintain access to relationship activities. Once I have given Sofia a gift, Meals at the Inn are usually the better repeatable Support tool, so I do not need to buy out every merchant just to force Support through gifts alone.

    Can this change?The Tavern chapter-restock rule is well documented in a Part I walkthrough but has not yet been directly verified in my Cai save, so keep that cadence provisional until I see the next chapter restock.

    Revisit whenChapter 6 begins and I can directly confirm the Tavern stock refresh.

  • Where do I find the Phantom for Monster in the Night?

    My answerAfter 18:00, go to eastern Dagsion near the Inn/Arena-level side streets and follow the quest marker into the alley for the Event Clash.

    WhyThe Phantom is time-gated rather than hidden behind another district or quest. At my current 4/1 03:35 checkpoint I am simply too early in the day.

    Can this change?No; this is the current quest location/timing.

    Revisit whenMonster in the Night is complete.

  • Did I permanently miss anything by not realizing Divine Audiences give Renown?

    My answerProbably not. The important loss was delayed free Renown, not a unique story reward. From now on, take every gold shrine icon when it appears.

    WhyRPG Site confirms that a gold shrine icon means a Renown-granting Divine Audience and that it costs no Turn. Community testing describes these audiences as catch-up friendly/retroactive rather than a one-shot reward that disappears forever, although the exact trigger cadence is still not formally documented.

    Can this change?The exact audience trigger pattern is still community-tested. The safe habit is stable: if a shrine icon is gold, take the free Audience.

    Revisit whenI directly confirm a previously missed god audience reappearing later.

  • Do I need to find the Chapter 6 island/Ahm Lu before Free Time ends?

    My answerNo. Free Time 4 is genuinely preparation time. When it ends, the story moves me into the Ahm Lu exploration segment automatically.

    WhyCai's Chapter 6 walkthrough places Free Time 4 first, then a scripted Explore - Ahm Lu section, then the Har Hali battle and Temple of Balor dungeon. Once I arrive at Ahm Lu, I should see the optional mural scene before using the main quest marker.

    Can this change?No.

    Revisit whenI reach Ahm Lu.

  • Is there only one Arena event to spectate during Cai Chapter 6?

    My answerI have one confirmed spectate target in the 4/20–5/20 window: Leda's qualifier on 5/7. The next published protagonist match date I found is Dietrich on 5/28, after Cai's Chapter 6 Free Time has ended.

    WhyThe cross-route Heroic Games calendar is shared. Published match-date tracking places Leda on 5/7 and Dietrich on 5/28, while Cai's Free Time 4 ends on 5/20.

    Can this change?Yes. This is the confirmed public calendar, not a guarantee that no smaller Arena event can appear. I should still glance at the in-game calendar before advancing past a marked date.

    Revisit whenThe Chapter 6 calendar shows another Spectate marker.

  • What is the best way to make Cai's core noticeably stronger than the next story battle?

    My answerKeep EXP +10% on, do the meaningful combat quests and skirmishes, then use spare Free-Time Turns at the Inn with the core assigned to Combat Auto-Activities. Arena Training is still useful, but it is mainly a skill development tool rather than my primary source of raw character levels.

    WhyAuto-Activities can award character/class/skill experience, and current player testing reports especially useful normal EXP and class EXP from several turns of Combat. Higher-level skirmishes and dungeons provide additional battle EXP when I want to play rather than automate.

    Can this change?Yes. If I become so overleveled that objectives stop being interesting, I can stop spending spare turns on Combat or toggle the EXP Boon off.

    Revisit whenThe next story battle still feels merely even after a deliberate leveling cycle.

  • Should I finish the other three Part I routes before returning to Cai?

    My answerYes for the way I want to play. Finish Cai, then Leda, Dietrich and Theodora Part I; then return to Cai for his War Arc with the accumulated global Boons enabled.

    WhyCompleted Part I paths gate stronger Boon tiers. Current documentation lists EXP +30% after two completed Part I paths and EXP +50% plus Class EXP +2 after three. Finishing a route before starting the next also gives the cleanest carryover/replay behavior.

    Can this change?The exact unlock count on a few Boon tiers is still described by the source as estimated, but the larger structure is clear: completed Part I routes unlock stronger global progression.

    Revisit whenI finish Theodora Part I.

  • Which Cai Support targets are already finished?

    My answerMajide is recruited. Alexandra, Sofia and Goliath all have the Support ranks I need, so I should stop spending Free Time on those relationships and let Renown/item gates catch up.

    WhyChapter restarts let me bank Support while replaying the calendar. Alexandra reached Support 2 in Chapter 7; Sofia and Goliath were already ready. Hunters are not a current Support project.

    Can this change?Yes. New relationships can become worth pursuing if they unlock a role I actually want, but these three no longer need Support actions.

    Revisit whenOne of Alexandra, Sofia or Goliath joins.

  • What makes restarting a chapter worthwhile for me?

    My answerA restart is worthwhile when I learned enough to make the next pass materially cleaner and the game lets the progression I care about survive.

    WhyAcross my Chapter 6 restarts, Support gains, unspent Karma and purchased Boons remained. That meant the earlier attempts were not erased: I kept permanent progress while learning the map, calendar and activity economy, then used the third attempt to execute all quests, weeklies and the qualifier cleanly.

    Can this change?Yes. I do not assume every system persists unless I have observed it, and I do not restart just to repair one harmless missed event.

    Revisit whenA future chapter has a materially different reset rule.

  • After Smyrnos Bless Level 2, should I keep finishing Smyrnos or branch?

    My answerBranch to Aurora next rather than forcing Smyrnos to completion.

    WhySmyrnos is already at a useful Level 2 breakpoint. For this save I get more tactical flexibility by opening another Blessing line now, then returning to Smyrnos later instead of treating each god like a tree that must be completed before touching the next one.

    Can this change?Yes. If a future battle makes Smyrnos's next Blessing specifically useful, I can return immediately; Blessing development is not a one-way commitment.

    Revisit whenAurora reaches the early levels I actually want to use.

  • Where did I actually get Windstone on Cai's run?

    My answerCollapsed Fort.

    WhyI personally collected the Windstone I needed from Collapsed Fort during Chapter 7. That makes it a confirmed save-file answer rather than another material location I need to look up again.

    Can this change?Other locations can also supply Windstone; this answer is the source I have personally confirmed and can return to.

    Revisit whenI need a faster Windstone source later in the game.

  • What am I doing with the rest of Chapter 7 after finishing all the quests?

    My answerI have exactly 29 Turns at Monday 7/2 12:00. This week's activities are already done, so spend about 19-20 Turns on Giant hunting and level-appropriate fights, reserve 2-3 Turns to get back to Dagsion by the Sunday 7/8 reset, do the refreshed weeklies, then stay in Dagsion and use the final safe Turns on Combat Auto-Activities before Monday 7/9 12:00.

    WhyOne Turn is six hours, so Sunday 7/8 00:00 is 22 Turns after the current save. That creates a clean hard boundary: the first 19-20 Turns are the expedition budget, Turns 20-22 are the return buffer, and everything after the Sunday reset should happen in Dagsion so the qualifier cannot be missed. Giant-icon skirmishes south of Breston and west of Credna's Temple are the Giant's Meat targets; Cave Behind the Falls (level 22) and Cougar Woodlands (level 23, if open) are the preferred EXP anchors.

    Can this change?Yes. If Giant icons spawn closer, use fewer travel Turns and put the saved budget into combat. If the trip back is longer than expected, leave earlier. The non-negotiable point is being back for Sunday's reset and not leaving town again afterward.

    Revisit whenGoliath joins, Cai reaches roughly level 24-25, or the save reaches Sunday 7/8 00:00.

  • Where is Cai now, and what is my Chapter 10 play order?

    My answerCai is in Part I Chapter 10, Precious Time, with a new 120-Turn Free Time before Theodora's semifinal. First secure Bertrand's, Talimun's and Anna's dated paralogues. Next complete dungeon Clashes to raise Ultand from ~Lv18. Fixed five-unit favorites: Cai, Jasmine, Alexandra, Tialla and Peter. Peter rotates out first to give Ultand, Sofia (~Lv25), Guzran or Yang Jie training. Preferred semifinal eight: those five plus Guzran, Sofia and Ultand; Yang Jie is the ninth.

    WhyThe earlier 32-Turn interval and painting quest are finished. The player clarified the fixed four, Peter-first training rotation, Sofia's approximate level and the preferred nine-character roster on October 23. These are personal choices, not mandatory deployment or character-level requirements.

    Can this change?Actual in-game date, travel costs, available party slots and future class certifications must be checked against the save. The exact unidentified armored recruit and fortune-teller warning remain unresolved.

    Revisit whenA paralogue window opens, a teammate catches up, or the Theodora semifinal begins.

  • Which weapons did I finish with for Cai's first tournament win?

    My answerCai had Da Mina Spear+1; Alexandra had Da Mina Spear; Guzran had Flyssa; Peter had a usable Tempest Bow again. Jasmine kept her own axe role, while Tialla and Yang Jie contributed from their Priest/magic positions. These upgrades were already acquired before the win; do NOT buy them again just to prepare for Leda, because both Leda and the Event Clash are beaten.

    WhyEarlier shopping guidance named some items I had not yet purchased. By match time I had obtained the important ones, repaired/replaced Tempest and beaten both tournament encounters. The next 32 Turns should be planned around the new story mission, not a repeated old shopping list.

    Can this change?Actual durability, next foes and any newly unlocked weapons may make selective upgrades worthwhile. Confirm each purchase in-game.

    Revisit whenForesight identifies the next main mission's enemy composition.

  • What was my final seven-unit team when I beat Cai's first tournament?

    My answerApproximately Cai Lv35 Armored Ornius Rider/Da Mina Spear+1; Jasmine Lv27 Armored Knight; Alexandra Lv25 Wing Soldier/Da Mina Spear; Tialla Lv25 Priest; Yang Jie Lv25 Priest; Peter Lv25 Archer/functional Tempest Bow; and Guzran Lv24 Myrmidon/Flyssa. I then beat Leda's tactical Match and the following demonic beast Event Clash.

    WhyThese are the last reported pre-match levels and important weapons, not post-battle measurements. The Oct 19 screenshot had earlier levels and temporary Venin/Javelin selections; those no longer describe my match-time equipment. I did not report the exact Event Clash subset or action order.

    Can this change?Post-match level-ups and the next story's party slots are unknown until new screenshots are provided.

    Revisit whenBeginning the new main quest after the current 32-Turn Free Time.

  • Can I still auto-farm at Giant's-Print Fort during this Chapter 8?

    My answerNo. The player finished clearing all Giant's-Print Fort enemies in the active chapter, so returning now will not offer those monster packs to fight again. In a future chapter when enemies reset, completed Clashes can earn party EXP, whereas Retreat from unfinished fights is for proficiency training.

    WhyOn the abandoned run Cai reached about 30 while the others lagged, and on the current run the entire Giant's-Print Fort is now cleared. Farming needs uncompleted monster packs, not an empty dungeon. Alternative fresh dungeons may be better.

    Can this change?Enemy respawn rules and rewards can change when the game advances into later chapters.

    Revisit whenChapter progression refreshes encounters or new content is discovered inside the dungeon.

  • Did Jasmine need reclassing for my Cai Chapter 8 tournament team?

    My answerNo. I recruited her as an Armored Knight, used her in that defensive class, and she reached approximately level 27 before my victories against Leda and the following Event Clash. I did not need to buy another license to force her into Spear proficiency.

    WhyHer defensive class, strong physical protection and existing Iron/Short Axe options suited the role. Her Attack Speed could be zero, but I wanted a defensive anchor, not another fast doubling attacker.

    Can this change?Future classes, enemy magic damage or additional defensive roles may justify a class change after inspecting the new campaign options.

    Revisit whenThe next main quest exposes a defense or mobility problem.

  • Why aren't my high-Support units attacking together?

    My answerIn a tournament Match, Support grants adjacent combat bonuses, not automatic second attacks. In dungeon Clashes, explicitly choose Link then Attack Link with enough LP and a compatible partner.

    WhyRaising Support all chapter made the bond stronger, but it did not activate a hidden pairing mechanic on the tactical grid. On a Match, bring partners together and inspect the support banner in the combat forecast. On a Clash, use the action menu and LP.

    Can this change?Individual unit abilities may create separate follow-up effects; inspect that skill instead of treating Support as a free Attack Link.

    Revisit whenA particular Support pair or Link is unavailable in a live Clash.

  • Exactly when do I Retreat from a Clash, and when should I finish it?

    My answerFinish a Clash to level characters and award battle XP. To farm weapon/magic/class proficiency, land low-damage hits, keep at least one opponent alive, choose Retreat in the Clash menu, verify the skill bar increased and re-engage the uncleared pack.

    WhyThe abandoned Giant's-Print Fort run cleared too many enemies before preserving a proficiency loop. Normal character EXP is not established as infinitely farmable by Retreat, whereas proficiency progress from actions can persist. Do not use Skip to Conclusion while maintaining a farmable pack.

    Can this change?In-game testing could clarify whether special encounters have different EXP or respawn rules; never assume a generic infinite level loop without checking character EXP before/after.

    Revisit whenThe desired certification rank is reached or the next set of battles is completed.

  • Is another Giant's-Print Fort trip worthwhile before Leda?

    My answerNO, not on the active Chapter 8 save. The player confirms Giant's-Print Fort has been completely cleared, so it has no remaining dungeon monster packs to level the party before the chapter resets.

    WhyThe earlier conditional "yes if packs remain" is superseded. Cleared enemy packs should not be treated as reusable EXP from re-entry. Shift to fresh dungeons: Stoppered Shrine in Idyia or Cougar Woodlands in Braxithea if revealed and uncleared; otherwise Inn Practice. Nemea in Pasithea is inaccessible to Cai Part I, and Iapetus access is unverified.

    Can this change?Encounters may reset in later chapters; reopening the dungeon in a later chapter is a different decision and not the current Cai Chapter 8 plan.

    Revisit whenA new chapter begins, or there is a specific unclaimed quest item that genuinely justifies visiting.

  • Where are Nemea and Iapetus Caverns, and can Cai reach them with 40 Turns?

    My answerNemea Cavern is level 30 in Pasithea, FAR SOUTHWEST near the Breston/Chiron region. CAI CANNOT reach Pasithea in Part I. Iapetus Cavern is level 32 in Solidus, FAR NORTHWEST; its Cai Part I accessibility is not confirmed, and a documented Sirocco route sends Theodora/Dietrich there while Cai has a different route. Do not attempt either speculative journey with 40 Turns. Check instead for Stoppered Shrine (level 25, Idyia east of Dagsion) or Cougar Woodlands (level 23, Braxithea southwest) if revealed and uncleared. Inn Practice is available in Dagsion without overworld travel.

    WhyGeneric tables show dungeon levels and Renown unlocks, not player-character geographic access. Cai's Part I restriction prevents Pasithea travel; map guides also show his more limited western access. Giant's-Print Fort is already completely cleared on the current save. None of the accessible candidates has a verified exact node-by-node path from Dagsion in the sources.

    Can this change?Check actual world map markers and chapter restrictions. Locations may be reachable later when playing another route or Part III; do not extrapolate those to Cai Part I.

    Revisit whenThe map is opened to verify Stoppered Shrine, Cougar Woodlands and exact travel Turn costs.

  • Does Cai get automatically transported to the main Match when Free Time runs out?

    My answerYES, IF the mission location displays a GREEN CHECKMARK on the deadline/map screen indicating it was visited previously. When Free Time expires, the game automatically transports the party to the main mission even from remote world-map exploration. No need to reserve Turns to return to Dagsion just for that main Match.

    WhyRPG Site travel guide and recent player reports confirm the mission auto-transport. The checkmark matters because it proves the location has been visited. This rule does not replace traveling to optional activities or time-limited sidequests: blacksmith/shopping/weekly actions must be done before the deadline if desired.

    Can this change?If the mission destination has no green check, visit it before relying on the teleport. Sidequests and unrelated meeting deadlines follow their own attendance requirements.

    Revisit whenThe next Free Time deadline has another mission location.

  • What happened to Peter's broken Tempest Bow, and where can its repair materials be found?

    My answerPeter's Tempest Bow broke during Chapter 8 and the first repair menu required missing materials, so I temporarily used Venin Bow. Before the tournament I was able to repair OR replace Tempest, and it was fully usable when I won both fights. The exact ore, quantity and repair-versus-replacement method were not recorded. For future repairs, first read the blacksmith's actual material list; Smithing Stones are gathered from dungeon breakables, mineral deposits and places such as Niglia Mine, Heretics' Cave and Giant's-Print Fort.

    WhyA zero-durability weapon remains repairable and Combat Arts consume durability. My current bow is NOT broken, so this is now a historical repair-reference answer, not an active shopping objective.

    Can this change?A future screenshot of the Repair or Refine menu can establish the exact required ore and material count for that weapon stage.

    Revisit whenThe bow breaks again or an upgrade requires ore.

  • Was Hunter's Bow worth buying instead of fixing Peter's Tempest Bow?

    My answerNo as an all-purpose replacement. Hunter's Bow is a 6-Might, 70-Hit, Weight-7 beast-effective specialist, while Tempest is 9-Might, 80-Hit and Weight-5. Peter had a usable Tempest again when I defeated Leda and the demonic Event Clash, so I have no unfinished Hunter's Bow purchase to make for that battle.

    WhyHunter's Bow is useful when the exact enemy is vulnerable to beast-effective damage, but I wanted accurate, fast ordinary bow attacks and didn't want to burn most of a ~5000G budget on a niche sidegrade.

    Can this change?If the NEXT mission features dangerous beast enemies, consider it as Peter's second bow only after comparing the actual damage forecast and shop price.

    Revisit whenThe next mission Foresight reveals beast-type threats.

  • What is the best strategy for the Event Clash after Cai defeats Leda?

    My answerThe grid Match continues into a separate demonic beast Event Clash with multiple HP bars. Community-reported tactics: choose a durable lead (Buccar when available), combine Cai and offensive magic through early Attack Links, consider Seraphim ONLY if actually learned, and use Protect/Recovery Links to preserve shared party HP. Some players used Peter's Protect Link. If defeated, Restart Battle reportedly allows party reselection. I have now beaten both encounters but did not record my specific winning action order.

    WhyMy victory is confirmed from play. The detailed Buccar/Seraphim/Protect-Link/retry advice comes from other players' discussion of this exact fight, not from my unrecorded personal sequence. Inspect the actual lineup and combat forecast; possible first-five-deployed selection is unverified.

    Can this change?Match composition, spell access, leader defense and remaining LP change the tactical choices. A screenshot of the Event Clash menu would permit an exact turn plan.

    Revisit whenReplaying the event or a future attempt on another difficulty.

  • Which levels and weapons were enough to beat Leda and the Event Clash?

    My answerI personally won both fights with roughly: Cai Lv35 and Da Mina Spear+1; Jasmine Lv27 Armored Knight; Alexandra Lv25 with Da Mina Spear; Tialla and Yang Jie around Lv25 as Priests; Peter Lv25 with usable Tempest Bow; and Guzran Lv24 with Flyssa. The entire roster did not need to reach level 30.

    WhyThese approximate levels and item ownership were last reported immediately before the main Match, followed by my explicit report that I defeated Leda and the demonic beast and enjoyed the encounter. The report is NOT an exact record of which units I selected for every Event Clash action.

    Can this change?Other difficulties, strategies and settings can call for higher levels. This confirms what worked for one save, not a universal minimum-level rule.

    Revisit whenI replay Cai, change difficulty or test a very different party composition.

  • Did Cai win his first main tournament Match against Leda and the Event Clash?

    My answerYes. I defeated Leda's tactical Match and the following demonic beast Event Clash, found both very satisfying, and moved into a new Free Time period with 32 Turns until the next main story quest. This is confirmed from my playthrough on October 23, 2026.

    WhyMy direct game update was that I smoked Leda and the beast and loved it. The previously published pre-match strategy is now history, not an incomplete objective.

    Can this change?The result won't change for this save, but a replay or different difficulty may go differently.

    Revisit whenI begin the next main quest or replay the first tournament.

  • What happened after Leda, and which Free Time am I in now?

    My answerDirectly after Leda's Match and demonic beast Event Clash, I had 32 Turns in Chapter 9. I have since COMPLETED all 32 Turns and the painting-related main quest. Current save: Chapter 10 Precious Time, a NEW 120-Turn Free Time before the semifinal against Theodora. Do not confuse these two sequential countdowns.

    WhyThe original 32-Turn report was accurate for its moment but became outdated after more play. The user explicitly corrected the chronology.

    Can this change?Check actual game calendar for current date and any turn use; 120 was the starting balance.

    Revisit whenThe Heroic Games semifinal begins.

  • Can I beat Cai's first main Match if Guzran is only level 24?

    My answerYes, at least on my save: Guzran was around Lv24 with Flyssa at match time and I won both the Leda grid Match and the following Event Clash. Cai was around Lv35, Jasmine Lv27, and the other chosen teammates roughly Lv25. Level 25 was a planning target, not a hard battle requirement.

    WhyI focused on a useful balanced roster with appropriate classes and equipment rather than forcing every ally to reach Lv30 or spending additional Turns for one final level on Guzran.

    Can this change?This is not a guarantee for every difficulty or different setup. Evaluate enemy attack/doubling forecasts and the final team composition.

    Revisit whenA different route, difficulty or equipment loadout is being compared.

  • Did Inn Auto-Leveling help my Chapter 8 team before Leda?

    My answerNot much on my save. I saved, spent approximately 40 Turns testing Inn Auto-Leveling, found most members gained no full level and some only one, reloaded, and completed real dungeon Clashes instead. My team was nearly level 25 when I beat Leda.

    WhyIt was a controlled alternate-save trial, not an assumption from a forum guide. I preferred the party EXP and engagement of real battles after seeing the poor result.

    Can this change?Different auto activities, current levels or class rank targets might produce different outcomes. This evidence describes my measured Chapter 8 test only.

    Revisit whenI find a different auto-level routine or a new game's rules change the reward rate.

  • Are Linking Rocks, culinary items or Elixirs required for the Cai versus Leda Event Clash?

    My answerNo consumable has been established as required to win. Items that may help include a Linking Rock for extra LP and healing consumables if the Event Clash item menu allows them. I won the fight but did not record which, if any, items I used, so do not credit my victory to an unverified Linking Rock or meal buff.

    WhyCommunity strategies for the event focus on defensive leadership, powerful Attack Links and healing/ Protect Links. Food and culinary ingredients are not a proven substitute for battle strategy.

    Can this change?The actual item selection and effects should be checked in a live Event Clash menu. A repeat playthrough might reveal a specific item advantage.

    Revisit whenAnother Event Clash with a visible item menu is entered.

  • Will the new main quest automatically teleport me after the Leda victory?

    My answerDuring Cai's Part I, the deadline auto-transports the party to a mandatory story mission IF its destination has been visited and shows a green checkmark. After Leda, a NEW mission has a 32-Turn countdown. Verify the green checkmark for THIS new mission location; a previous checkmark for Dagsion is not proof the new site is marked.

    WhyRPG Site and player testing document the visited-location auto-transport mechanic. This can save round-trip travel Turns, but it does not automatically complete errands, shopping or optional quests.

    Can this change?The checkmark and destination change between main quests. Do not assume the rule applies to a different part of the game.

    Revisit whenForesight shows the new main quest map destination.

  • What paralogues can Cai complete before the Chapter 10 semifinal, and when?

    My answerBertrand's Friendly Match with Brigid's King: accept from Gabriel outside the Dagsion arena during 9/17–9/25. Talimun's Secret of the Vanished Carriage: accept at the Port during 9/17–9/22 or 10/1–10/10 and complete by 10/12. Anna's Golden Secret: accept at Dagsion Summit during 9/24–10/5. The three are important for rewards, notable deeds and later recruitment. Starting and traveling for paralogues is NOT verified to be turn-free.

    WhyRPG Site and route-specific reference tables match on these Cai Chapter 10 windows. Accepting before closing dates matters, and travel/completion deadlines are distinct. The in-game calendar remains the final authority if sources conflict.

    Can this change?Talk to the named NPC on an eligible day and verify time, destination and end date shown on the current quest entry.

    Revisit whenSeptember 17 and September 24 on the game clock.

  • Does Cai need to fight Castor in a paralogue to recruit Tialla?

    My answerNO. Cai's own paralogue Great Escape is playable on the OTHER Part I protagonists' routes, not Cai's. On those other routes it is one prerequisite for recruiting Tialla. On CAI's route Tialla joined automatically in Chapter 1. Her place in my core party is already secured.

    WhyRoute-specific paralogue tables and Tialla recruitment guides separate the protagonist's story recruits from recruits earned while playing other characters.

    Can this change?A later separate protagonist route may require Great Escape for Tialla.

    Revisit whenPlaying Leda, Dietrich or Theodora Part I.

  • Why didn't my characters level after fighting two dungeon groups and retreating?

    My answerClash Retreat retains weapon, magic and class/proficiency EXP earned during hits; it does not give the normal character-level reward from COMPLETING a Clash. One tested route reports a roughly 15-round proficiency ceiling per attempt, not reset by a second enemy pack. To bring Ultand from about level 18 to level 25, finish completed dungeon Clashes rather than repeating Retreat. There is NO VERIFIED evidence of a recent patch nerf.

    WhyMatches the user's own failed normal-level experiment and published proficiency farming research. Distinguish character EXP from skill, magic, class, riding and flying EXP.

    Can this change?An actual patch note or controlled before/after experiment could change the patch conclusion.

    Revisit whenOfficial update notes describe a new EXP rule.

  • Should I level Ultand, and who should Cai deploy for the Theodora semifinal?

    My answerI recommend keeping Cai, Tialla, Peter, Jasmine, Alexandra, Guzran, Yang Jie, and promoting Ultand into the eighth regularly trained slot. Ultand has automatic Cai story membership and is currently only around level 18, so prioritize completed Clashes to reach roughly 25, then 30–35 if efficient. Sofia has joined and is my first healing alternate. The other newly recruited green-haired armored woman remains UNIDENTIFIED from the report. Up to eight selected units are documented for this semifinal; the lineup is strategic advice, not a mandated in-game party.

    WhyThe core already defeated Leda. The story highlighted Ultand while she remained below the squad's level. Her growths and Patch Up ability make her worth developing rather than spreading EXP evenly across every optional recruit.

    Can this change?If Foresight reveals specific enemies or terrain, swap Sofia or another fitting unit; check new recruit name and level rather than guessing.

    Revisit whenThe semifinals' deployment and enemy list are shown.

  • Does the fortune teller's possible betrayal mean one of Cai's recruited teammates will betray him?

    My answerUNKNOWN. The exact fortune-teller dialogue, route and prediction are not recorded; available sources did not confirm its referent. Do NOT assert a recruited character is guaranteed safe or destined to betray the party. Continue training the favored core unless the game supplies firm information. Avoid inventing plot spoilers to reassure the player.

    WhyA general story prophecy or ominous dialogue is not a roster consequence without independently verified route-specific narrative evidence.

    Can this change?The original dialogue screenshot, speaker, route and point in the story may allow reliable identification.

    Revisit whenExact fortune-teller wording is available.

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