How To Solve A Gambling Man In Octopath Traveler II
In Octopath Traveler II, the side quest "A Gambling Man" presents a compelling narrative where you must intervene in a marital dispute fueled by the husband's gambling addiction. To solve this quest, you'll need to uncover the truth behind the Game Parlor's operations.
Locating the Quest Start
To begin the "A Gambling Man" side quest, head to the Backstreets of New Delsta. Here, you'll find a concerned wife arguing with her husband near the entrance of the backstreets. Engage in conversation with both characters to initiate the quest.
Gathering Information
The wife will express her concerns about her husband's excessive gambling at the local Game Parlor, suspecting that the dealers are cheating. To help her, you need to gather evidence of the Game Parlor's deceitful practices.
Visiting the Game Parlor
Navigate to the Game Parlor, which is easily identifiable as the most extravagant building in the Backstreets. It is located at the northern part of the Backstreets map.
Interacting with the Dealer
Inside the Game Parlor, you'll find the husband playing games at the roulette table. However, your focus should be on the dealer. To extract the truth, you'll need a character with abilities that can coerce or scrutinize the dealer. Osvald's Scrutinize Path Action or Temenos' Coerce ability are ideal for this task.
Using Osvald's Scrutinize
If you have Osvald in your party, use his Scrutinize ability to question the dealer. For best results, ensure Osvald is at least level 15. You may need to switch to daytime to interact with the dealer on the other side of the room.
Using Temenos' Coerce
Alternatively, if you have Temenos, you can use his Coerce ability. Temenos' light Cleric skills, such as Holy Light, can effectively make the dealer reveal the truth.
Obtaining the Truth of the Game Parlor
After successfully coercing or scrutinizing the dealer, you'll gain the "Truth of the Game Parlor" knowledge item. This information is crucial for convincing the husband to stop his gambling habits.
Resolving the Quest
Return to the concerned wife and share the "Truth of the Game Parlor" with her. This evidence will allow her to confront her husband, leading to a heartwarming resolution where the husband realizes his mistake and stops gambling.
Rewards
Completing the "A Gambling Man" side quest rewards you with a Victory Ring and an Energizing Pomegranate. The Victory Ring provides a +20 boost to physical attack and an attack buff at the start of each combat, while the Energizing Pomegranate offers additional benefits.