Chapter 1 Walkthrough [Tales of Berseria/ToB]

Overview of Chapter 1

Welcome to Chapter 1 and to the world of Berseria! As the prequel of Zestiria, this game will reveal as to why Zestiria is the way it is. There will be some Easter Eggs coming from Tales of Zestiria. However, in Chapter 1 – this part is pretty straightforward. Like all games, the Chapter 1 will always contain some tutorials for you to follow. When you finish the tutorials, it’ll help greatly in your battles especially in trying to make strategies to take down the next big baddie.

Chapter 1 starts with the prologue of Velvet’s life. How did she become a half-Daemon? Why is she so angry? What’s her main motive in life? All this can be explained in Chapter 1.

Prologue

Abal, Village of Nostalgia

Items List

Item List
Apple Gel	Resist Ring

Guide

Before we get to Chapter 1, there’s always the prologue. Velvet Crowe can be seen talking to Arthur, her sister’s brother-in-law. Because he has some business to attend to, Velvet instead decides to take on a request. She heads out to choose a request and chooses the request to hunt a few boars that have been messing with the village. Once defeated, she plans to use the money earned from the request to get some money for her brother Laphicet.

Head north to the next area and speak to a little girl sitting on the stones. There, Velvet says that she’s planning to make boar stew for her brother-in-law. The little girl also mentions how she’s seen Laphicet talking to himself. Velvet assumes that it’s probably Seres that he’s talking to.

Head down the main path and talk to the man crouched down. There, you learn that it’s been 7 years since the Scarlet Night. The Scarlet Night ushered in a terrible plague of Daemonblight that turned majority of the villagers into Daemons.

Speak to another girl who hopes she can play with Laphicet again when he gets well. After talking to the people, Velvet will remind you to stock up. At the south point by the well is a chest with APPLE GEL. Head to the item seller, there’s a RESIST RING in the chest beside him. No need to buy however since you have 200 GALD along with 4 APPLE GELS in storage.

Across the item seller, you’ll find the save sphere nearby. One of the exits are blocked so, you can ignore that. Speak to the granny who says something about the village being punished and that Velvet is already 16 years old. After that, take the exit.

Quelling Woods

Items List

Head north and make a turn heading east to find the shiny spots. After picking up at the shiny spots, backtrack and take the south path to the first gold star on the map to encounter the first boar.

After taking down the first boar, head south. Since you can’t jump the gap, follow the path to the next star.

When you’re done finishing off the second boar, head out to pick up the Apple Gel nearby. When you head north, there’ll be a boulder. But you can’t do much about it so just use the Save Sphere nearby and proceed on. After killing the third boar, there’s an occurrence of Daemonblight which Arthur cuts into the battle and saves Velvet. He says that he’ll be the one to deliver the boars while she heads back to the village to collect the medicine.

There’ll be a cutscene where Velvet asks if she can be an exorcist. Arthur however tells her that people who can become exorcists are those with a certain power. The only problem was that many people who have that power were already dead and finding people who had that power are rare.

After heading back into the village, Velvet finds out that the medicine hasn’t been restocked. However for her trouble, the merchant gives her free 3 more Apple Gels in return. Having a total of 7 Apple Gels, you’ll now notice that the merchant will be selling weapons.

Items List

Item Name	Price
Amber Blade	300 Gald
Amber Belt	330 Gald
Amber Garment	345 Gald
Wind Ring	324 Gald
Amber Boots	357 Gald

However, it’s impossible to buy at the moment considering you only have 200 Gald. Head home and trigger a cut-scene. Velvet promises to buy flowers for her parents’ grave the next day and she checks on Laphicet. Her younger brother promises to become an Exorcist, find a Malak, and create a world where his sister could live in without fearing Daemons.

Start the fire in the fireplace. You can check the two books lying on the dining table where you find two of Arthur’s books. Velvet recalls seeing Laphicet reading one of the books while spotting Arthur’s diary. She reads it and finds a comment about her needing to up her feminine appeal.

After that, head up the ladder and check for the other books up on the shelf. When you’re done, check on Laphicet in his room and head down to the kitchen counter. With that, you can start cooking.

Next Day

Run into the village to trigger a scene. Laphicet is missing and nobody has seen him save for the merchant. Talk to the merchant and he’ll mention about Laphicet trading his book for something else instead of a compass. Talk to Nico and try to borrow the dogs. Unfortunately, the dogs are going to refuse to go with you. You can speak to some of the guards for additional info. The guard at the west exit comments about Laphicet being increasingly brilliant while the guard at the east exit warns that another Scarlet Night is coming. After that, find Laphicet.

Upon finding Laphicet, Velvet will decide to take him to see the ocean. She also warns him the next time he runs off, she’ll tie him to the bed. Take note of the save sphere at the side. Head to the cliff area for another scene and engaged into a boss battle.

Boss: Bloody Wolf

Here, all you have to do is survive long enough for Arthur to show up. Your attacks won’t have any effects on them. After that, Velvet passes out and lets Arthur save the day. Laphicet helps her up and vows to her that he’ll make a world for her where she can be happy.

After gaining control back, Velvet realizes that it wasn’t a dream. Head out for a scene where Velvet will start talking to both Laphicet and Arthur. At this point, you won’t be able to fight any of the daemons just yet. Save and then head out back to the cliff.

When running to the cliff area, you find yourself fighting another bunch of Daemons. This time however, you can inflict damage on them. After defeating them, Velvet finds out that the reason why she was able to hit them was because they were the villagers. This proceeds to infuriate her even further.

With that, the prologue ends.

Chapter 1

Seres will drop out from the sky in the middle of nowhere, challenging Velvet into a battle.

Boss Battle: Seres

Snow Fields, Figal

Watch all the following scenes first. Chapter 1 has a lot of cut-scenes and also a lot of boss battles. Although in this case, you won’t have Seres anymore. In replacement for Seres, you have both Rokurou and Magilou. After escaping the prison, you receive “The Beast Uncaged” achievement. When you receive the achievement, you’ll find yourself lying on a snowy field. Suddenly, Velvet is awakened by a Daemon and you’re made to fight it.

Boss Fight: Dragon Baby

After fighting the Daemon, you’ll notice that a kid has disappeared along with the compass. But in the process, you are left with a map.

Items List

Items
Chest	Life Bottle
	Gold Nugget
	320 GALD
Herb	Rosemary
	Sage
Katz Box	Cowboy Hat

Guide

Check the area and pick up 320 gald from the chest. After that, use the Save Sphere and move on to explore the area. Hug the right wall and pick up 3 Katz. When you’re done clearing the area, Eagles will swoop in and attack to trigger the Escape Battle Tutorial.

Note that Rokurou and Magilou are not part of the party yet, so they’re just tagging along as guests for now.

Head along the west wall where you reach the edge of a cliff. There, you can pick up the Rosemary. Head towards the exit and you’ll get a long chat. Ignore the exit and turn around so you can go up the east side of the map. There’s a Life Bottle in the chest. At the moment, you can’t reach the other chest so proceed to talk to the Katz down below.

The Katz will tell you that the spirit matter you’ve been collecting is in essence, Katz souls. The Katz request you to collect their souls and in return give you the rewards in the Katz boxes. You get a COWBOY HAT to celebrate.

Move on to the next area. When you hit the next area, the kid will return the compass and then run off. Run after him and follow him into the other paths. When the path opens up, hug the left wall and climb the vines for Sage. Follow the main path to a save point and go up the ladder.

The Quiet Northern Capital, Helvisa

Items
Chest	Amber Fragment
	Blood Blade
	480 GALD
	Life Bottle x3
	Fire Ring
Herb	Rosemary
	Lavender
	Chamomile
Katz Box	Square Framed Glasses

Guide

When you reach the storage room, Magilou notices a few materials such as Melchorite which is used in making bombs and stuff. When you’re done, pick up Life Bottle and 480 gald. Exit towards the southwest end. The area will have a Fire Ring and some Katz: one near the kid with a “!” and the other near the barrels southeast from you.

At the dead end heading north, pick up the Life Bottle. Check the crates for a few more Katz before heading into town. Turn right into the alley for two Katz and you’ll find a Save Sphere at the church. Look for the kids and the Katz should be around there.

Run along the fence for a few more Katz plus follow the path behind the house to find another. While you’re there, pick up the Lavender lying around. When you climb the ladder, there’s 4 Katz and a BLOOD BLADE.

Run to the start but this time, head south. Go around the house and into the alley for another Katz Box. This triggers a cutscene. Using 15 Katz, you’ll be able to open the box and get the Square Framed Glasses.

Talk to the guy with the star on his head to trigger a scene. There, you’ll meet Teresa who tells you that the ships aren’t allowed to run until the Abbey captures Dyle. Velvet tries to persuade her to no use.

Head along the north wall to find a Verbena herb nearby a horse and cart. Pass through the arch and make an immediate left behind the houses for a chest with Amber Fragment. After that, head back onto the main road and enter the first building on your right. Talk to the fanboy at the corner to learn about Teresa. When you head up to the balcony, pick up another Katz.

Head towards the inn to save and pick up a Katz. When you’re done, Magilou leaves but Rokurou joins you. When you’re done, head back to where all the ! are. Grab the last one at the Harbour. Head back out on to the field through the storage room.

With that all done, you can now explore. There’s some Katz at the west side; there’s also a Chamomile up there. Slide down the ice to pick up all those Katz.

Ignore gold star for now and go north. Cling to the east wall and grab the Life Bottle from the chest. Since the vines are frozen, head north to the !. Check out the flowers for a flashback. When finished, head towards the golden star and meet another peculiar character, Eleanor Hume. After that, someone will inform you that the Lizard Daemon is up north and bribes you for silence with apples.

Village Built on Snow, Beazrei

Items
Chest	450 GALD
	Twin Blessing
Herb	Saffron

Go up the hill in the south to the first ! and get Rokurou blasted by stinky cow breath. There’s also some Katz lying around near the fireplace and near the cow. After that, look for the chest with 450 Gald. Go up the slope beside that for Saffron. In the gold chest, there’s the Twin Blessings, an accessory armour for Rokurou.

Grab the two Katz near the Katz box which needs another 15 Katz to open. You’ll find another box but won’t get much out of it though.

After heading back to the ground level, enter the inn and talk to the innkeeper for a long chat. When the chat’s over, spend 100 GALD and in return get a shirtless variation costume for Rokurou. Grab another Katz by the fireplace and when you head out, there’s a Katz and a Rosemary right outside the item shop.

If you talk to the other ! guy, he’ll mention that the village has been abandoned by The Abbey. It’s a rare moment that Velvet shows empathy and knows that The Abbey is neither absolute or almighty.

Head out the north exit, the old man there will stop you and teach you cooking. When possible, choose the second option to eat. After that, follow the prompts. When finished, pick the first option and receive the ingredients and the recipe. Head out and use the save then enter the cave.

Hadrow Marsh Cave

Items
Chest	Apple Gel
	530 GALD
	500 GALD
	Life Bottle
	Shadow Knives
Herb	Sage
	Lavender
	Chamomile
Katz Box	Rose Corsage

Guide

Collect three Katz north of you and ignore the dead end. When you’re done collecting, head northeast for a chest with Apple Gel.

Turn back but this time, take the south path. In the next room pick up a Katz along the wall. After picking that up, head towards the west and to the dead end where you’ll find a chest with 500 Gald. Turn around and head north before finding a boulder. Unlike before, you can now smash the boulder.

Open and spend 25 Katz to open the Katz box for some Katz and a Rose Corsage. When you’re done, take the north path to the next area. Head forward and pick up 2 Katz. Continue heading north, jumping over rocks, and collecting some more Katz.

In this next room, there’s 2 Katz against the east wall. Take the lower west exit, at the end of this room are some shiny spots, 12 Katz, and a chest with Shadow Knives for Rokurou. Return to the last room and head to the east where there’s a dead end. Collect 5 Katz and a Chamomille.

Head to the upper west exit, pushing the boulder into the sludge so that you can jump over. Grab the Katz on the way and exit. In this next area there are some shiny spots, and a chest with Life Bottle. There’s also a bat daemon here with a dark aura.

Boss Fight: Bat Baron

West Raban Grotto

Items
Chest	Amber Leaf
	Mercury Pouch
	Earth Ring
	640 GALD
	Life Bottle

Guide

When the scene finishes, grab the 3 Katz behind a rock. Speak to Benwick to stock up. After buying items, talk to Magilou and Dyle before proceeding into the grotto. When you’re finished, grab the EARTH RING and the Katz. Don’t forget to save.

First, head into the dead-end room with SMALL ORE. Don’t forget to collect Katz before you leave.

When you reach the gold star, Eizen introduces himself and he joins the party.

After that, exit to the next area. Head towards the dead end and pick up AMBER LEAF. When you’re done, head east and burn the roots blocking your way.

While in the next room, take the east exit before heading southeast end to burn some roots to pick up a bunch of Katz. After that, head North where Eizen reveals that Malaks rarely have free will.

Ignore the west exit and head east. When you get there, burn the roots and grab the Life Bottle from the southeast end of the room. After cleaning up the loot, head back and take the west exit this time.

Next, grab the Katz Box worth 35 Katz. After opening the box, burn the roots to head north. When you’re finished, don’t forget to save and proceed to talk to the White Turtlez. After that, head to the exit and to trigger a scene.

When you finish that part, head out and you can trigger a dialogue about Turtlez with the guys. Ignore the roots and take the east exit. There’s a warp here and a chest with 640 gald.

After that, head back and burn the roots facing north. Keep going north and burn the roots until you reach a chest with the Mercury Pouch. Head out the exit and trigger a scene.

Brunack Plateau

Items
Chest	Life Bottle
Herb	Verbena

Guide

Upon entering, you’ll hear some jumpy music. But that doesn’t matter. Jump down when possible heading north. There will be a scene, there’s a barrier at the door. You cannot approach the southern wall but you can fight some of the enemies here. The flowers are also enemies. When you’re done grinding for EXP, head north to continue. Pick up a Verbena along the way. After that, keeping jumping down until you have to fight two lizardmen.

After defeating them, note the Save Sphere. Before heading inside, grab the chest by the water that has a Life Bottle.

Vordigan

Items
Chest	Earth Ring
	680 GALD
	Denole Bottle
	Life Bottle x2
	Plain Paper Leaf
Herb	Verbena
	Lavender
Katz Box	Blush

Guide

When you’re in the area, head north and then, go around the west corner for some Katz. After that, go down the other path and up some ladders which triggers a scene. When the scene’s over, use the save. Since you took the hatch, head for the door instead. Go up the plank and walk along the edge of the building to reach the other side. When you’ve crossed, head through the door and grab the chest with the Life Bottle. After you’re done looting, climb the ladder.

In the next room, there’s a Verbena at the other end. Go down the other hatch and go out the door. In the middle of this area, there is another door with a !. You need to enter this room but it’s locked from the inside. You’ll have to find another way in.

Head up the vines beside the door and pick up some stuff. Jump down from the other side to grab the Earth Ring. Go in through the window to trigger a scene and then head back to the room with the save. You can exit out the front door now instead of the window.

When you head back to the save point, take the south door and at the end of the hall is a chest with LIFE BOTTLE. Head back and go north this time. At the end behind some crates is a chest with 680 gald.

Take the hatch down. Walk across and jump over the gap of the planks. You will need to find a way to remove the boulders blocking your path. Head back up and take the door. Head up the plank and examine the boulder to push it
off. Before heading back, walk along the edge and pick up a chest with Plain Paper Leaf.

Go back down the hatch and across the cleared path and through the door. Head out the other exit and pick up a Denole Bottle behind the crate. Head south and fight a battle.

Boss Battle: Exorcist