Octopath Traveler: CotC Arena Ri'tu Guide: Weaknesses and Strategy

This is a strategy guide for Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent. This guide focuses on Arena Ri'tu in the city of Victor Hollow. If you lack the burst damage to finish quickly, 'Tressa's' Emergency Evasion and Vanguard Stance will make it easier. We've uploaded a video to YouTube. Click here for YouTube strategy reference video: Arena Ri'tu Annihilation! Weaknesses, Tips, and Strategy Info

Ri'tu and Other Mercenaries: Weaknesses & Basic Info

Name	Weakness	Shield
Ri'tu	Fire, Wind, Light	26
Steadfast Swordsman	Ice, Wind	14
Free-spirited Dancer	Sword, Bow, Book, Wind, Light	13

Common weaknesses are Wind and Light. Form your party mainly with Wind attacks.

Ri'tu's Actions

Basic Actions

Action	Effect
Twin Chaotic Flash Blade	Random 2-5 physical attacks
Twin Crushing Blow	Single-target 2 physical attacks
Hindrance	Lowers speed of all allies in front row

Used/Added when HP is Yellow or Below

Severance	Powerful single-target dagger physical attack (3000+ damage) *Around yellow HP gauge
Dual-Wield Stance	Adds a follow-up attack to main attacks *Around yellow to red HP gauge
Rock-Cleaving Stance	Adds further follow-up attacks to main attacks *Around red HP gauge

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Steadfast Swordsman / Free-spirited Dancer Actions

Steadfast Swordsman

Uses "Cover" on Ri'tu & single-target physical attack (1000+ damage)

Free-spirited Dancer

Crit Up, AoE physical attack, single-target 2-hit attack

Tips for Defeating Ri'tu

Pre-Battle Preparation

Since physical attacks are dominant, equip gear focused on physical defense (helmets, armor).

SP recovery and durability-boosting accessories are recommended. Frequent consecutive attacks make accidental KOs common.

If your overall damage output is low or your level is low, prioritize healing, and Tressa's Emergency Evasion and Vanguard Stance are essential.

Battle Start

*In the early phase, attacks can concentrate and defeat one character. In such cases, it's safer to restart.

Defeat the adds first. The Steadfast Swordsman is recommended, but depending on your abilities, the Free-spirited Dancer can be targeted first.

Maintain debuffs, buffs, and auto-healing. Debuffing Ri'tu is especially effective. Applying Anti-Attack to the adds also improves stability.

Since you're prone to dying from consecutive attacks, it's best to fight with plenty of healing.

When Ri'tu's HP is Yellow or Below

Ri'tu will use "Severance," so maintain Tressa's Emergency Evasion and Vanguard Stance.

If you can withstand "Severance" and have high attack power, you can overwhelm Ri'tu by breaking them just before the red HP gauge and launching an all-out assault.

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Party Explanation

Composition and Skill Selection

Tikilen

Wind attribute attacks with "Whirlwind Formation" and "Swordstorm Dance"

Millard

Instant healer role; applies defensive buffs to Tressa

Scarecrow

Primarily uses "Wind-Splitting Arrow"

Eliza

Early-game healer; later acts as healer and "Light" attacker

Tressa

Crucial for the strategy. Essential character for defense with Emergency Evasion and Vanguard Stance, and for breaking shields with Great Storm.

Cyrus

Attacker role

Molrusso

Auto-healer role, Wind attacker role

Viola

Responsible for debuffs using "Anti-Attack" and "Anti-Guard"

Strong Characters in the Ri'tu Battle

Tressa: Essential for evading "Severance" with Vanguard Stance and Emergency Evasion, and for breaking shields. Molrusso: Very high auto-healing and Wind attack power. Tikilen: Abundant Wind skills. ::License Information:: © 2020 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.

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