Hidden across Solistia are secret altars that grant powerful secondary jobs to your travelers-if you can find them. Here’s where each shrine lies waiting for the bold explorer.
Only primary jobs can learn EX Skills. This means that only Throné can learn Thief EX Skills, and you’ll need to take her to the Altar of the Prince of Thieves to learn it. You have to have the respective character in your party to learn the skill and secondary jobs cannot learn these skills at all.
All characters have two EX Skills, but they can only learn their second one after completing their story.
You can find most of these altars in the level 30 areas nearby where that respective job started, if you’re carefully looking at the minimap as you run about. The altar icon is depicted with several pillars over a rounded bottom line, so if you see that on the minimap, you can head towards it until you find the altar entrance.
Some altar entrances are in plain sight, whereas others are hidden under bridges or hard-to-see passageways. Below we show where to find all eight job altars in Octopath Traveler 2.
Ochette’s altar location (Altar of the Huntress)
The Altar of the Huntress lies in Western Tropu’hopu Traverse, near Ochette’s Hunter Guild and the town of Tropu’hopu. Head east through the area until bushes with red flowers appear just before the town entrance, then pass between them into a cave. Enemies nearby reach level 18, and visiting with Ochette active unlocks her EX Skill Indomitable Beast.
Head down towards this opening at Western Tropu’hopu Traverse to get to the altar.
Ochette learns Indomitable Beast, an 18 SP move that raises her physical attack, evasion, and speed for three turns.
Castti’s altar location (Altar of the Charitable)
Northern Conning Creek Coast holds the Altar of the Charitable for Castti. From Conning Creek, head west to Western Conning Creek Coast, then north to the northern coast area. Go east past the save point near the woman waiting for her lover; shallow sands and water lead to a temple entrance on the right. Check the minimap for the pillar icon to guide you there, where Castti gains the Drastic Measures EX Skill.
Castti’s altar is in plain sight in a big temple entrance in Northern Conning Creek Coast.
Castti learns Drastic Measures, an 18 SP move that attacks one enemy with an axe and nullifies their status ailments and debuffs. The more you cancel out, the more powerful the move is.
Throné’s altar location (Altar of the Prince of Thieves)
In Octopath Traveler 2, Throné’s Altar of the Prince of Thieves sits in Southern Clockbank Highroad. Players reach it by boat from a pier near the save point, sailing south through a narrow river gap marked by lily pads and the minimap’s pillar icon. Throné gains Veil of Darkness here, a 25 SP skill dealing dark damage to all foes while ensuring she dodges the next physical hit.
While on a boat in Southern Clockbank Highroad, head south into a hidden opening in the river.
Throné learns Veil of Darkness, a 25 SP move that deals dark damage to all foes and allows her to dodge the next physical attack at a 100% dodge rate.
Osvald’s altar location (Altar of the Scholarking)
The Altar of the Scholarking for Osvald sits in Western Winterbloom Snows, with its entrance tucked under a bridge on snowy terrain that appears impassable at first. Osvald gains the Teach EX Skill there, a 12 SP ability that transfers his buffs to one ally for two turns. Look for the Job Altar icon on the minimap, four pillars linked by a curve, after reaching the frozen lake nearby.
The entrance to Osvald’s altar is under the bridge in Western Winterbloom Snows.
Osvald learns Teach, a 12 SP move that gives one ally any buffs you have for two turns.
Partitio’s altar location (Altar of the Trader)
Partitio’s Altar of the Trader lies in Southern Crackridge Wilds, near the east exit toward Western Crackridge Wilds. From Crackridge Harbor: Anchorage, exit north into the wilds, head east past mines behind a treasure chest, and enter the rightmost mineshaft wall to access a hidden tunnel. Partitio gains the Negotiate Schedule EX Skill there, letting him pay foes to take their turn.
To get to Partitio’s altar, head into this cavern in Southern Crackridge Wilds and go right through a hidden opening.
Partitio learns Negotiate Schedule, a 0 SP move that allows Partitio to pay an enemy to let him act during their turn.
Agnea’s altar location (Altar of the Lady of Grace)
Agnea’s altar, the Altar of the Lady of Grace, is located west of Cropdale in the Leaflands region. Follow the trail through the Western Cropdale Trail until you reach a small hidden path leading south. The altar sits in a quiet clearing, where you can gain the Dancer’s License, allowing a character to use the Dancer job.
Agnea’s altar is in a cave covered by greenery in Northern Wellgrove Trail.
Agnea learns Windy Refrain, an 18 SP move that deals wind damage to all foes and allows all your allies to act first on the next turn.
Temenos’ altar location (Altar of the Flamebringer)
The Altar of the Flamebringer lies within Borderfall’s church, shared with the Cleric Guild. Enter through the door to the left of the nun before the statue. Temenos gains his EX Skill Prayer for Plenty here, a 20 SP ability that restores HP to one ally beyond their maximum. From Flamechurch, head east via Eastern Flamechurch Pass, north into Borderfall, and west to the church; check behind the left bookshelf for the door. Enemies nearby reach level 22 or higher.
Temenos’ altar is actually in the cleric guild, accessible via the door in the back. The church itself is in the corner of Borderfall.
Temenos learns Prayer for Plenty, a 20 SP skill that restores a ton of HP to a single ally, allowing for overheal past their max HP.
Hikari’s altar location (Altar of the Thunderblade)
Hikari’s altar, the Altar of the Thunderblade, is located in the Sai region of Hinoeuma. Travel to the Eastern Sai Sands and head north from the save point near the center of the map. You’ll find a small cave entrance hidden among rocky cliffs. Inside, the altar grants access to the Warrior’s Divine Skill, one of the most powerful physical abilities available to the job.
Hikari’s altar is in Eastern Sai Sands. The entrance is below a broken roofed-structure.
Where are all Job Guilds for secondary jobs located
Octopath Traveler 2 features eight standard secondary Job Guilds, each tied to a primary job and located in mid-game areas near the character’s origin region, often marked by checkered shield icons on the map. These guilds unlock the base secondary job license for free (after a trial battle) and offer additional licenses via item collection or payments.
Guild Locations
Access most via path actions like Inquire or Scrutinize for hints; enemy levels range 20-36.
| Job | Guild Location | Region | Notes |
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| Warrior | Sai (northern dojo building) | Hinoeuma | Rear of town, near Hikari’s area. |
| Cleric | Borderfall (church rear door) | Crestlands | Northwest side, past bridge. |
| Scholar | Western Winterbloom Snows (cabin) | Winterlands | Northwest from Cape Cold/Winterbloom. |
| Thief | Clockbank (nighttime tunnel) | Brightlands | Upper west crates in Industrial District. |
| Hunter | Western Tropu’hopu Traverse (camp) | Toto’haha | Through trees between Tropu’hopu and bay. |
| Merchant | Western Crackridge Wilds (cliff camp) | Wildlands | West from save point, near Crackridge. |
| Dancer | Wellgrove (northern flower house) | Leaflands | North end of town. |
| Apothecary | Conning Creek (small east house) | Harborlands | Southeast side with flower boxes. |
Access Tips
Guilds appear after recruiting the primary character; advanced/secret jobs (e.g., Inventor in Eastern New Delsta Highroad) are separate and often earlier. Once unlocked, equip via Licenses menu for flexible party bu
How to unlock advanced job secret jobs like Arcanist
Octopath Traveler 2 features four secret advanced jobs-Arcanist, Conjurer, Inventor, and Armsmaster-that unlock via unique quests, bosses, or NPCs rather than standard guilds, offering powerful late-game abilities with special skill acquisition like item-based upgrades.
Arcanist Unlock
Acquire Partitio and complete “The Scent of Commerce” in Tropu’hopu to buy the ship for 100,000 leaves at the harbor. Sail east to the whirlpool at Tropu’hopu Harbor, defeat the level 50 Scourge of the Sea boss, then dock at Lost Isle; switch to night, follow the blue twinkling path from the ladder to meet the Arcanist Descendant for the license.
Other Secret Jobs
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Inventor: Northeast Eastern New Delsta Highroad (early via Throné); speak to NPC in abandoned building, then supply materials for skills-no boss needed.
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Armsmaster: Gravell blacksmith (Wildlands); Challenge/Ambush the debt collector blocker, then forge Rusty Weapons into Divine ones for access and abilities.
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Conjurer: Ku’s Five-Tiered Tower (post-Hikari story); climb right of castle entrance, defeat five bosses including the Conjurer-no ship required.
Usage Notes
These jobs excel in hybrid roles-Arcanist buffs/heals with light/dark magic, others focus on inventions or all-weapon mastery-but lack some support skills compared to basics. Equip via Licenses after unlocking; bosses scale to level 45+.
