A town of academics with a seedy underbelly, Montwise comes up a lot during your journey through Octopath Traveler II. No less than four chapters will bring you to the town, and several Side Stories will force you to make return trips here on a regular basis. Get used to the odd layout, as you'll be seeing Montwise a lot.
Montwise is located on the east end of the Crestlands. The quickest route here is to travel east from Flamechurch until you run out of routes at the Western Montwise Pass.
Exits
- On the west side of Montwise is the exit to the Western Montwise Pass, the route you used to reach this area.
- In the east of Montwise is a bridge leading to the Abandoned Traverse, the setting for one of Throné's third chapters. It leads to the Abandoned Church.
- Inside the Library you'll unlock the path to the Undergound Laboratory, the tiny dungeon in Osvald's fourth chapter.
- In the south of Montwise is a ladder leading down to the Forsaken Graveyard, a Danger Level 40 dungeon.
Services
The main section of Montwise contains a Tavern, an Inn, and a General Store. Check inside the Underground Arena and you'll find an Armorer on the right side of the arena's upper floor.
Treasure
- Next to the Tavern is a house guarded by a Former Gladiator. Knock him out and you'll find a Former Champion inside the house. Knock her out and you can get at the chest she was guarding. The chest contains an Engagement Bow.
- If you check the northwest of the Library you'll find an exit to the top of a wall surrounding Montwise. Head south along the wall to find a chest containing a Feather Mantle.
- On the east side of the Library you'll find a chest atop a bookshelf. The chest contains a Lapis Rod.
- Speak to the Underground Arena's Registrar, to the left of the entrance, and you can enter the combat pit. On the west side of the pit is a chest containing a Bottle of Blinding Dust.
NPCs - Day (Montwise)
- A Guard stands watch near the town's entrance. He's carrying a Champion's Sword and a Crested Greatshield. He is extremely strong, and should not be challenged to a battle by low-level party members.
- North of the stairs leading out of Montwise is a Merchant. He's carrying a History Book, a quest item, and a Magic Nut (M). He knows of a hidden Heavy Book in a small book stall beside the town's entrance.
- There's a Scholar standing near a table to the south of the Tavern. He's carrying a Healing Grape (M), an Antique Coin, and a Complex Tome. He can get you a Discount at the Inn if scrutinized.
- Southwest of the Tavern are two Scholars perusing books. Between them they're carrying a Rod of Wisdom, an Enlightening Bracelet, a Mage Wand, a Bottle of Poison Dust, and a Fire Soulstone (M).
- Guarding the house next to the Tavern is a Former Gladiator. He's holding Iron Mail and a Cassius. Knock him out and you can enter the house to find a Former Champion. She's carrying a Hairbrush, a Dual Leaf, and an Empowering Lychee.
- To the right of the save point you'll find a Boy and a Scholar. They're collectively carrying around two pieces of Candy and a Silver-Rimmed Monocle.
- Out front of the Inn is an Octopus Scholar who has a Side Story for you. He's carrying a Rare Stone and a Bottle of Sleeping Dust. Complete his Side Story and he'll be joined by an Octopus Enthusiast from Conning Creek, who's carrying around two Antique Coins and a Gold Ring.
- In front of the Library you'll find a Wealthy Investor and a Scholar. They're holding a Stimulating Bracelet, Dazzling Artwork, a Light Soulstone (M), a Shadow Soulstone (M), and a Vivid Jewel. The Wealthy Investor knows of a hidden Stimulating Earring inside the house guarded by the two Gladiators. The Scholar knows of a hidden Blusterbloom on the pathway leading out the west side of the Library.
- By the stairs leading down to the Forsaken Graveyard is a Gardener. He's carrying a Rare Stone, a Wind Soulstone (M), and a Heavy Coin Pouch. Scrutinize him to learn of a hidden Wind Soulstone (L), outside the Library.
- Standing on the pathway above the stairs to the Underground Arena is a Worried Woman who will give you a Side Story. She's carrying a Heavy Blade, a Silver Shield, and a Dual Leaf. Complete the Side Story and she'll move inside the Underground Arena.
- Standing by the bridge to the Abandoned Traverse, on the east side of Montwise, is a Townsperson. He's carrying an Empty Coin Pouch and an Herb of Light. He, ah... something went very wrong for this poor guy.
- Standing outside a manor in the northeast of Montwise is a Maid. She's carrying Wheat Bread, Jerky, and a Raspberry.
NPCs - Night (Montwise)
- Standing at the entrance of Montwise at night is a different Guard. He's carrying an Olive of Life (M) and a Wind Soulstone (M). He knows of a hidden Crested Greatshield on the east side of Montwise.
- Inside the Tavern you'll find a Gladiator. He's carrying a Battle Hatchet, Headgear, and an Empowering Ring. He's another powerful opponent, if you try to Mug him.
- Standing south of the General Store at night is a Cleric. He's holding a Dual Leaf and a Warding Leaf. Scrutinize him to learn of New Equipment for Sale, as well as his... poor judgment.
NPCs - Day (Library)
- Sitting at the Library's front desk is a Librarian. She's holding an Inspiriting Plum (M) and an Inspiriting Plum Basket.
- North of the front desk is Margello, the subject of a Side Story, and his Aide. They're carrying around two Thick Tomes, a Heavy Coin Pouch, and a Silk Handkerchief. The Aide can tell you of Margello's Personality if scrutinized.
- On the floor above Margello is an Apothecary looking at some bookshelves. He's carrying a Grape Leaf, an Herb of Serenity, and a Lily of the Light.
- By the stairs on the west side of the Library is an Unusual Tome Specialist who has a Side Story for you. She's holding a Complex Tome.
- There's a Scholar and a Townsperson sitting at tables on the west side of the Library. They're holding a Rare Stone, a Thunder Soulstone (L), a Fire Soulstone (L), a Plum Leaf, an Herb of Awakening, and a Resistant Nut.
- If you exit the Library in the northwest you'll find an Elderly Man on the wall outside. He's carrying an Energizing Pomegranate, an Ice Soulstone, and a Silver-Filled Pouch. He can teach you to Hire for Cheap.
- On the east side of the Library, nearest to Margello, is a Designer. She's carrying an Empowering Lychee, a Charm Robe, and a Pointed Hat. She knows of a hidden Fur Robe in the Library's northwestern study hall.
- Reading at a table on the east side of the Library is a Scholar. He's carrying an Energizing Pomegranate (M) and an Articulate Stone.
- On the east side of the Library's first lower level is a Scholar. He's carrying a Vanguard's Javelin and an Olive of Life (L). He can teach you about Masterful Mugging if scrutinized.
- On the west side of the Library's first lower level is a Scholar. She's carrying Jerky, a Beastling's Bow, and Hunting Attire. She knows of a hidden Superior Jerky in the southwest of the Library's ground floor.
- On the east side of the Library's lowest level are a Scholar and a Historian. Between them they're carrying an Invigorating Nut, a Gold Pocket Watch, a Complex Tome, and a Silver-Rimmed Monocle. The Historian knows of the Nyx Family History, which is info needed for a Side Story.
In addition to the NPCs above, you can find Regulus, the subject of Partitio and Osvald's Crossed Paths story, in the office to the northeast. He's carrying two Wheat Bread and a Complex Tome.
NPCs - Night (Library)
- There's a different Librarian sitting at the Library's front desk at night. He's carrying a Pointed Hat and a Lightning Amulet. He knows of a hidden Olive of Life (L) on the east side of the Library's ground floor.
- There's a Beastling perusing the bookshelves on the west side of the Library during the night. She's carrying a Resistant Nut (M), a Light Nut (M), and a Tough Nut (L).
NPCs - Day (Underground Arena)
- Standing next to the Registrar's desk is a Soldier. He's carrying an Olive of Life, a Broadsword, and an Iron Shield. He knows of a hidden Energizing Pomegranate (M) on the west side of the Arena.
- On the west side of the Underground Arena is an Enthusiastic Spectator, assuming you completed the Tourney Champion Side Story. He's carrying a Broadsword and an Energizing Pomegranate (M).
- Standing near the Armorer on the east side of the Arena is a Spectator. He's carrying a Handkerchief, a Healing Grape Bunch, and an Energizing Pomegranate (M). He can teach you to Challenge with Ease.
NPCs - Night (Underground Arena)
- Standing next to the Registrar's desk at night is a Spectator. He's carrying a Bottle of Befuddling Dust and a Nourishing Nut (M). He knows of a hidden Sharp Nut on the east side of the Arena.
- A Gladiator and a Spectator are standing together a short walk east of the entrance to the Arena. They're carrying three Raspberries, a Shadow Soulstone (M), and a Heavy Coin Pouch. Both men will teach you of New Equipment for Sale when scrutinized.
- Peering at the Arena on the east side of the viewing area is a Fainthearted Youth who is part of a Side Story. He's carrying a Long Sword, an Enfeebling Flower, and an Herb of Revival.
- South of the Armorer are two Gladiators. They're carrying an Evil Slayer, a Rosary of Redemption, a Bottle of Poison Dust, a Diffusing Serum, and Revitalizing Jam. The Gladiator on the left will unlock more New Equipment for Sale if scrutinized.
In addition to the above NPCs, you can also find Al in the Library at night if you completed The Traveler's Bag, the first available Side Story in Octopath Traveler II. Al is holding a Protective Ring and an Empowering Lychee (M). He'll also give you a new Side Story, noted below.
- Standing outside the Inn is an Octopus Researcher. He will give you the Will Research for Money Side Story.
- On the east side of Montwise, standing above the entrance to the Underground Arena, is a Worried Woman. She'll give you the Tourney Champion Side Story.
- On the west side of the Library is an Unusual Tome Specialist. She'll give you the Procuring Peculiar Tomes Side Story.
- If you've completed The Traveler's Bag and Procuring Peculiar Tomes you'll find Al on the east side of the Library during the evening. He'll give you the From the Far Reaches of Hell Side Story.