The Sword in the Stone quest inOctopath Traveler 2is a thrilling and challenging experience that players embark upon. In this particular quest, players aid a Troubled Woman in freeing her prized sword from its rocky encasing.
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However, the real test lies in discovering how to remove the sword. This article sets forth an all-encompassing guide to thequest, providing step-by-step instructions ranging from the initialization of the quest to its completion.
Initiating The Quest
To begin the Sword in the Stone quest, one must journey to Winterbloom and search for aTroubled Womanlocated on the right side of the item shop. Upon finding her, interact with her to hear her plight-that her Sword is hopelessly embedded in the rock. Despite her best efforts to extract it, her strength fails her in freeing it from its rocky grasp. With determination in her voice, she requests your aid in obtaining a pickaxe from the miners to successfully break the rock and liberate the sword.
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Completing The Quest
In order to assist theTroubled Womanin freeing her Sword, you need to travel to Oresrush in Wildlands and enter the weapon shop. Once inside, locate theRetired Minerwho stands in the left corner. Interact with him, and use one of the following Path Actions:Throne(Steal),Osvald(Mug), orAgnea(Entreat) to obtain theSturdy Pickaxe.
After obtaining the Pickaxe,return to the Troubled Woman in Winterbloomand give her the Gathered item. The act of providing her with the item will trigger a cut scene where she uses the pickaxe to break the rock and free her sword. In gratitude, she will reward you with7,000 Leaves, a Revitalizing Jam, and the Rusty Sword, which is a key item for unlocking the secondary job.

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