Octopath Traveler 2: How to Complete the Reaching for the Stars Side Story

Are you a dedicated gamer who always aims to conquer everything your beloved game has to offer? Then, you’ve likely crossed paths with the challenging “Reaching for the Stars” side quest in Octopath Traveler 2. Despite its manageable difficulty level, many gamers have found themselves stumped by the intricacies of this side story involving an Ambitious Youth. Fear not, however, as our guide is here to walk you through every step, ensuring that you can confidently conquer this quest once and for all. 

What Is the Reaching for the Stars Side Story About?

Reaching from the stars Quest
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The Ambitious Youth had a dream. She wanted to be a singer and share her gift with the world. But her townspeople had other plans. They didn’t want her to leave her home village, Gravell. So, the Ambitious Youth decided to slip out of the village and pursue her dreams. She knew that she would face challenges and obstacles along the way, but she was determined to succeed. To achieve her goal, she enlists your help to sneak out of the village. Her plan hinges on the entire village getting knocked out so she can escape undetected. Will you assist her in escaping Gravell?

How to Complete the Reaching for the Stars Side Story in Octopath Traveler 2

Ambitious Youth Location
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To begin your epic journey, make your way to Gravell in Wildlands, where you will encounter the Ambitious Youth NPC. With aspirations of becoming a singing sensation, this determined youth is seeking your assistance in fulfilling her dreams. Unfortunately, her fellow townspeople are not supportive of her dreams, and she needs your help in putting them to sleep so she can make a clean getaway.

To complete this quest, descend the ladder and knock out the villagers to grant the young girl a chance to break free. Utilize Throné’s Ambush or Castti’s Soothe Path Action for a seamless victory. Throné is particularly useful in this task as you don’t have to use any of your resources for using her path action, while Castti’s Soothe requires ingredients for sleeping medicines.

Ambush Soldier
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Although the area is teeming with villagers, your victory in the Reaching for the Stars quest hinges on defeating only three. Your targets are the duo standing guard at the entrance of the inn and the lone soldier stationed beside the stairs on their left. Take down these foes and claim victory in this epic quest!

After knocking out the villagers, make your way back to the Ambitious Youth and inform her that you have fulfilled your role. After a cut scene, the mission will successfully conclude, and you will be rewarded with a generous sum of 15,000 Leaves as well as an ostentatious Gaudy Hat. The Gaudy Hat is a piece of head armor that slightly increases defense, but encourages foes to target the wearer more often.

That concludes our guide on how to complete the Reaching for the Stars side quest in Octopath Traveler 2. We hope you find the guide helpful. If so, please consider sharing it with others. If you have questions, let us know in the comment section below!

Also, check out GameLuster’s other Octopath Traveler 2 guides to learn how to complete the Proof of Justice side quest, the Pilgrim Protection side quest, and more.

 

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