Unlocking lucrative treasures and enhancing your party’s arsenal through pickpocketing in Star Ocean: The Second Story R requires finesse and the right tools. Here’s a comprehensive guide on what to steal and how to do it.
In Star Ocean: The Second Story R, acquiring the best armor, materials, weapons, and Fol is crucial for character progression. While conventional methods help, a strategic approach to pickpocketing can yield substantial rewards early in the game. This guide unveils the art of pickpocketing and highlights the best items to swipe and who to get them from.
How to Pickpocket in Star Ocean: The Second Story R
To embark on a successful pickpocketing spree, players need the Thief’s Glove, available in early-game cities like Harley for 40,000 Fol. Additionally, characters must possess the innate ability called Nimble Fingers. This can be obtained either at the game’s start through character selection or learned by crafting items using the Crafting IC or Machinist IC in the IC/Specialty menu. Investing in the Courage and Poker Face traits enhances pickpocketing efficiency by reducing the chances of getting caught.
Top Picks for Pickpocketing in Star Ocean: The Second Story R
- Rainbow Diamond: Steal from the newlywed woman in Arlia Village for an early Rainbow Diamond, valuable for income or crafting powerful items.
- Companion Pickpocketing: Utilize PA mode to pickpocket companions in every city, acquiring higher-level weapons for each character.
- Magic Camera: In Krosse Castle, pickpocket a green-haired person to unlock the ability to copy items with the Magic Camera.
- Goodie Box: In Marze Village, steal a Goodie Box from an old man near the inn, providing a random item.
- The Bestiary: In Marze, steal an early copy of The Bestiary from an NPC near the table in Celine’s home.
- Bunny Shoes: In Fun City, pickpocket a Bunny near the race area to acquire Bunny Shoes.
- Kurik Treasures: In Kurik, steal various items before the town’s destruction for valuable loot.
- Keen Kitchen Knife: In Salva, steal from a mother in a house on the left side of the city to obtain a Keen Kitchen Knife.
Ensure success in pickpocketing endeavors by managing the limited steal attempts and mitigating relationship status impacts with other characters.
