1. New Paid Only Guidance: STEP UP Hero of Memories Mahrez

Promotion Period: After maintenance on August 13, 2026 - August 20, 2026, 07:00 (UTC)

The number of Paid Rubies required varies for each STEP.
Guaranteed to obtain a 5★+ Character, with a 50% chance of obtaining 6★ Mahrez.

Each STEP's contents are as follows:

| STEP | Paid Rubies | Bonus | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| STEP 1 | 100 | Memories Fragment×5 + Orsterra Fragment×10 + Light Fragment×20 |  |
| STEP 2 | 200 | Memories Fragment×10 + Orsterra Fragment×10 + Light Fragment×20 |  |
| STEP 3 | 300 | Memories Fragment×15 + Orsterra Fragment×10 + Light Fragment×20 |  |
| STEP 4 | 300 | Memories Fragment×20 + Orsterra Fragment×10 + Light Fragment×20 |  |
| STEP 5 | 300 | Orsterra Fragment×10 + Light Fragment×20 | Guaranteed to obtain a 5★+ Character, with a 50% chance of obtaining 6★ Mahrez |

Fragment obtained can be used to trade for items in the Exchange. 150 Orsterra Fragment can be traded for Mahrez's Grand Sacred Seal (6★).

Traveler star ratings are as follows

Mahrez (Class: ★★★★★★)
Using Mahrez's Grand Sacred Seal (6★) is guaranteed to obtain one 6★ Warrior Mahrez.

2. New Paid Only Guidance: STEP UP Hero of Memories Sazantos

Promotion Period: After maintenance on August 13, 2026 - August 20, 2026, 07:00 (UTC)

The number of Paid Rubies required varies for each STEP.
Guaranteed to obtain a 5★+ Character, with a 50% chance of obtaining 6★ Sazantos.

Each STEP's contents are as follows:

| STEP | Paid Rubies | Bonus | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| STEP 1 | 100 | Memories Fragment×5 + Orsterra Fragment×10 + Light Fragment×20 |  |
| STEP 2 | 200 | Memories Fragment×10 + Orsterra Fragment×10 + Light Fragment×20 |  |
| STEP 3 | 300 | Memories Fragment×15 + Orsterra Fragment×10 + Light Fragment×20 |  |
| STEP 4 | 300 | Memories Fragment×20 + Orsterra Fragment×10 + Light Fragment×20 |  |
| STEP 5 | 300 | Orsterra Fragment×10 + Light Fragment×20 | Guaranteed to obtain a 5★+ Character, with a 50% chance of obtaining 6★ Sazantos |

Fragment obtained can be used to trade for items in the Exchange. 150 Orsterra Fragment can be traded for Sazantos's Grand Sacred Seal (6★).

Traveler star ratings are as follows

Sazantos (Class: ★★★★★★)
Using Sazantos's Grand Sacred Seal (6★) is guaranteed to obtain one 6★ Warrior Sazantos.

3. New Guidance: Heroes of Memories - Mahrez/Sazantos

Promotion Period: After maintenance on August 13, 2026 - August 27, 2026, 07:00 (UTC)

During the promotion period, the guidance rates for Mahrez / Sazantos are UP, and each Guide grants Orsterra Fragment ×1.

Fragment obtained can be used to trade for items in the Exchange. 150 Orsterra Fragment can be traded for one Mahrez's Grand Sacred Seal (6★) or one Sazantos's Grand Sacred Seal (6★).

Traveler star ratings are as follows

Mahrez (Class: ★★★★★★)
Using Mahrez's Grand Sacred Seal (6★) is guaranteed to obtain one 6★ Warrior Mahrez.

Sazantos (Class: ★★★★★★)
Using Sazantos's Grand Sacred Seal (6★) is guaranteed to obtain one 6★ Warrior Sazantos.

4. Light Enhancement Update:
| Character | Skill-JP | Skill-GL |
|---|---|---|
| Sazantos | Sword of Sacred Flame:
Deal Phys. Sword damage to random targets 5 times (potency: 45-160).
Exploits Fire and Light weaknesses (damage calculation based on Phys. Sword attack).
When consuming 3+ BP: Raise Sword damage by 15% (turns: 5).
When consuming 5 BP: Raise Phys. Atk. by 15% (turns: 9). 
| Sacred Blaze Verse:
Grant a HP barrier to All Allies (Potency: 20%–100% of user's Max. HP / does not stack). 
Also raise Phys. Atk. and Sword damage by 15% (turns: 5). 
When consuming 3+ BP: Grant SP Stock to the same targets (Potency: 20% of user's max SP / does not stack). 
When consuming 5 BP: Also grant Special Effects "Great Flame's Blessing" (turns: 1).
※Can only be used 2 times per Battle 
Great Flame's Blessing: BP Recovery Up by 5. | 
| Flameguard's Mission:
At the start of battle: Recover 2 BP. 
When consuming 5 BP: Gain Sacred Flame's Blessing (turns: 1) 
*Regardless of how it is granted, Sacred Flame's Blessing will be granted as a battle skill. 
| Flameguard's Mission:
At the start of battle: Recover 2 BP and gain Great Flame's Blessing (turns: 2
When consuming 5 BP: Gain Sacred Flame's Blessing (turns: 1)
*Regardless of how it is granted, Sacred Flame's Blessing will be granted as a battle skill. 
| Elrica | The Lion's Legacy:
At start of battle: Restore 2 BP, and raise 3 Tenacity points. 
At end of turn, when Tenacity points are 0: Raise 6 Tenacity points for yourself (once per battle). 
Tenacity point: Adds partial skill effects. 
| The Lion's Legacy: 
At start of battle: Restore 2 BP, and raise 6 Tenacity points. 
At end of turn, when Tenacity points are 0: Gain 6 Tenacity points for yourself (once per battle). 
Tenacity point: Adds partial skill effects |

※The featured Characters of this period will not appear in Chance Encounters, Guided Travelers, or Sacred Guidance.
※For the specific boost rates, please check the Guidance Rates in-game.
※Duplicate Travelers obtained will be converted into the corresponding Guidestones.
※A News notification will be sent when added to the Chance Encounters pool.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER: Champions of the Continent Operations Team