Unlock the Inventor Job and Find Ancient Cog in Octopath Traveler 2

Are you a fan of the Octopath Traveler series? Then you know the importance of unlocking the Inventor job and finding Ancient Cog in the sequel, Octopath Traveler 2. Ancient Cog is a hidden item that is one of the requirements to unlock the Inventor’s skill, Anker’s Coil.

How to Unlock the Inventor Job

In Octopath Traveler 2, you can unlock the inventor profession by talking to NPC Arkar. To find Arkar, you must first complete the first chapter of the game's storyline. Then you need to head south to New Delst East Highway, find the lake and walk north on the path next to the lake until you reach the bridge. After crossing the bridge, you will find a large wooden house where Arkar lives. Listen to Arkar's explanation to discover the inventor's profession and his initial abilities.

What Is Ancient Cog and How to Find It

Ancient Kog is one of the items needed to unlock the Anker's Coil skill. Other items needed for this skill are scrap metal and natural magnetite. To find the Ancient Cog, you need to go to the Isle of Rouge and find the house next to the tavern by going down the steps. Then change the time to night, as you won't find the NPC who holds the Ancient Cog during the daytime. Go inside and find the Factory Worker with the brown ponytail standing next to the table. Finally, use the steal items skill on the NPC to get the Ancient Cog.

Where to Find the Other Items

Scrap Metal is obtained from a Factory Worker standing in front of the house down from the Factory in the Industrial Disctrict of Clockbank. Natural Magnetite is in an Unfinished Tunnel in the Southern Crackridge Wilds. To find it, you will have to fight an Overseer blocking entry, then follow a winding path through the mine to find a red chest.

Tips and Tricks for Finding Ancient Cog

Finding Ancient Cog can be tricky, as it is unobtainable at some times. To make it easier, make sure to save your game before attempting to obtain the item. Also, try to use an item-stealing skill that has a higher success rate, as this will increase your chances of getting Ancient Cog without having to reload your game.

In conclusion, Ancient Cog is one of the items needed to unlock the Inventor job’s special skill in Octopath Traveler 2. To find it, you must go to Rouge Island, locate the house near the Tavern, and change the time tonight. Then, use an item-stealing skill on the NPC to get Ancient Cog. Be sure to save your game before attempting to get the item, and use a skill with a higher success rate to increase your chances of obtaining it.

Mariana Rocha 28 Feb 2023