Welcome to TERA, a vast open-world MMORPG where you'll dive into fast-paced, action-oriented combat. You'll explore a rich world, team up with other players for cooperative adventures, and tackle challenging content. Whether you're leveling up your Warrior class, navigating Vanguard Quests, or preparing for epic raids like Argon Kelsaik, TERA offers a deep and engaging experience across PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
This guide is your go-to resource for mastering TERA. We'll help you with everything from efficient leveling and understanding core mechanics to acquiring top-tier gear and conquering the toughest raids. Get ready to navigate the intricate world of TERA and make the most of your journey.
Gear Tiers & Acquisition
Discover the best gear tiers and acquisition methods in TERA. Learn how to obtain powerful equipment to dominate your enemies and progress through the game.
This guide section is about Ochette's Chapter 2, "Tera's Route," in Crackridge. The recommended level is late 20s. Party members with Ice and Darkness abilities, like Osvald or a Scholar sub-job, are highly recommended, as is a healer.
- 1Find someone who knows about Tera: Head northeast near the Inn for a scene.
- 2Find someone who can lead the way to Tera: Go southwest towards the Weapon Shop for another scene.
- 3Befriend Pom: Pom is hungry and can be befriended by giving him Aromatic Jerky. If you don't have any, hunt Buttermeeps in the Western Crackridge Wilds during the day to capture one for jerky. Return to Pom at night with the jerky to befriend him. Pom will then reveal the path to the "Bed of the Titan" by moving debris from a nearby ladder.
- 4Make for the Bed of the Titan with Pom: Head down the revealed path. Go right first for a chest containing an Energizing Pomegranate (M). Then, go down the ladder. Continue left, over beams, and down another ladder. You'll find a chest with a Knight's Greatbow. Take the southwest ladder down for a chest with a Protective Bracelet. Return and take the other ladder. Use the Save Stand and get the chest to the right for a Fire Amulet. Proceed down the main ladder for the boss fight.
Enemies in the area:
- King Condor (Weak to Spear, Staff, Thunder)
- Shaggy Spider (Weak to Dagger, Axe, Staff, Ice)
- Vampire Bat (Weak to Sword, Spear, Bow, Light)
- Wild Mole IV (Weak to Spear, Axe, Staff, Light)
- Wild Mole V (Weak to Sword, Bow, Staff, Light)
- Wild Mole VI (Weak to Sword, Staff, Thunder)
Boss Fight: Tera
Tera's weaknesses change as the fight progresses:
- Initial: Dagger, Axe, Staff, Ice, Dark
- Yellow Health: Axe, Ice, Dark
- Red Health: Ice, Dark
- Keep party members above 1200 HP.
- Lowering Tera's attack (Thief) or buffing the party (Apothecary/Castti) is advised.
- Osvald with "Advanced Magic" is effective.
- Tera's shield points never exceed 6.
- Avoid attacking when Tera uses "Coiling Lava" to prevent self-damage; use this time to buff or use magic.
- Ochette's "Cleaving Blow" heals her during the fight.
- Save BP for heavy hitters.
- Use Olives of Life to revive fallen party members.
Tera's Attacks:
- Trample: ~1200 damage to one party member.
- Tera Harden's its body: Removes Dagger weaknesses.
- Sneeze/_The powerful gust blows you back!_: Randomly removes a party member for 4-5 turns.
- Jolt: 900 damage to all party members.
- Cinders: Hits a random party member three times in a row, potentially over 2000 damage.
Isle of Dawn: The First Steps
Embark on your TERA journey with the Isle of Dawn: The First Steps guide. Learn essential tips, quest walkthroughs, and strategies to navigate the early game and prepare for adventure.
Isle of Dawn: The First Steps
Embark on your TERA journey with the Isle of Dawn: The First Steps guide. Learn essential tips, quest walkthroughs, and strategies to navigate the early game and prepare for adventure.
Quest: The Argon Invasion
Follow this comprehensive guide to conquer TERA's 'The Argon Invasion' quest. Learn strategies, find items, and defeat the boss.
- 1In Crackridge, head northeast near the Inn to trigger a scene about Tera.
- 2Go southwest towards the Weapon Shop to meet Pom.
- 3To befriend Pom, you need to obtain Aromatic Jerky. Hunt Buttermeep in the Western Crackridge Wilds during the day to get it.
- 4Return to Pom at night with the Aromatic Jerky. He will then reveal the path to the "Bed of the Titan" by moving an obstacle near a ladder.
- 5Follow Pom down the ladder. Navigate through the area, collecting an Energizing Pomegranate (M) from a chest to the right before descending further.
- 6Continue through the area, collecting a Knight's Greatbow from a chest.
- 7Take the southwest ladder down to find a chest containing a Protective Bracelet.
- 8Return up and take the other ladder. Use the Save Stand.
- 9Open the chest to the right for a Fire Amulet.
- 10Proceed down the main ladder to face the boss, Tera.
- Recommended party members should have Ice and Darkness abilities. Osvald, Temenos, Castti, and Throné are particularly useful.
- Keep party members' HP above 1200.
- Consider using skills that lower enemy attack (Thief) or provide party buffs (Apothecary).
- Tera's weaknesses change as the fight progresses; he hardens his shell and lowers his vulnerabilities.
- Osvald's "Advanced Magic" skill can hit Ice twice per turn.
Completing the quest by defeating Tera yields rewards, though specific items are not detailed in the source text.
Vanguard Initiative Quests
Complete walkthrough for Ochette's Chapter 2, "Tera's Route," in Octopath Traveler II. Includes tips for finding Tera, befriending Pom, and defeating the boss.
This chapter takes place in the town of Crackridge and is considered high level, recommended for players in their late 20s. It's useful to have party members with Ice and Darkness abilities, as well as healing capabilities.
Find someone who knows about Tera
Head to the northeast portion of Crackridge, near the Inn, to trigger a scene where you learn Tera is somewhere beneath the town.
Find someone who can lead the way to Tera
Go southwest towards the Weapon Shop to find Pom, who is very hungry and not scared of Tera.
Befriend Pom
To befriend Pom, you need to give him Aromatic Jerky. If you don't have any, hunt Buttermeeps in the Western Crackridge Wilds during the day to capture one and obtain the jerky. Return to Pom at night with the jerky to have him show you the way to the "Bed of the Titan" via a nearby ladder.
Make for the Bed of the Titan with Pom
Navigate through the area, collecting an Energizing Pomegranate (M) from a chest to the right before descending the ladder. Continue through the beams and ladders, finding a Knight's Greatbow in a chest. Take the southwest ladder down for a Protective Bracelet, then return and take the other ladder. Use the Save Stand and collect a Fire Amulet from the chest to the right before proceeding down the main ladder to face Tera.
BOSS FIGHT: TERA
Tera is a challenging boss. Keep party members above 1200 HP. Lowering Tera's attack with Thief abilities or using party buffs is recommended. Tera will gradually harden its shell, reducing its weaknesses. Consider party members like Osvald for his "Advanced Magic" or Castti for buffs and healing. Tera can also randomly remove party members for several turns. Avoid attacking when Tera uses "Coiling Lava" and focus on buffing and magic attacks. Breaking Tera's shield (max 6 points) is crucial. Ochette's "Cleaving Blow" can heal her during the fight. Save BP for powerful attacks and use Olives of Life as needed.
- Tera Vulnerable: Dagger, Axe, Staff, Ice, Dark
- Tera Vulnerable (Yellow Health): Axe, Ice, Dark
- Tera Vulnerable (Red Health): Ice, Dark
Tera's Attacks:
- Trample: Deals ~1,200 damage to one party member.
- Tera Harden's its body: Removes Dagger weaknesses.
- Sneeze / _The powerful gust blows you back!_: Randomly removes a party member for 4-5 turns.
- Jolt: Deals 900 damage to all party members.
- Cinders: Hits a random party member three times in a row for potentially over 2,000 damage.
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