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TheStar Oceanseries is known for utilizing multiple systems to make it as enjoyable for the player as possible, andStar Ocean: The Second Story Ris no different. The optional mechanics like pickpocketing makeobtaining FOL, rare and unusual items, weapons, and more much less challenging. While stealing from the party and NPCs can be a questionable action, the rewards that Claude and the others can get are worthwhile.
Furthermore, if the protagonist’s relationship is affected by the theft, it can be rebuilt usingStar Ocean: The Second Story R’sPrivate Action scenarios. This guide will show players how to get the Pickpocketing specialties early inStar Ocean: The Second Story R.
Specialties For Pickpocketing In Star Ocean: The Second Story R
Before taking on the quest to unlock Pickpocketing inStar Ocean: The Second Story R,players must ensure that Claude has the relevant skills and specialties. Claude should have the Nimble Fingers talent - which gets assigned randomly - like in thePS1 and PSP versions ofStar Ocean 2. To check if Claude has the talent, press the Triangle button on the PlayStation or the X button on the Switch. SelectStatusand theSquare buttonon the PlayStationorY on the Switchto see if he has the talent. If it’s missing, players can either restart the game or learn theMachinery Speciality.
In addition to the Nimble Finger ability, players must spend some skill points (SP) to get and level up the following skills:
The more players increase the level of Courage and Poker Face, the higher the chance of successfully stealing items without getting caught.
Finally, players mustactivate the Pickpocketing mechanic in the IC/Speciality menu.With the skill activated, players can approach NPCs and characters in Private Actions and steal from them by pressing L1 on the PlayStation or L on the Switch.
How To Get The Thief’s Glove In Star Ocean: The Second Story R
After getting Claude’s skills and talents in order, it is time to get the right tool for the job, theTheif’s Glove.Luckily, this can be obtained early inStar Ocean: The Second Story R,especially as the map opens for exploration. Claude and the party must travel to aharbor town calledHarley.
Harley is locatedeast of Kross and past the village of Maizeon the coast. The Thief’s Glove can be purchased in the town’sAntique ShopcalledThe Sunken Vessel for 40,000 FOL. It’s an expensive item, but players can invest Skill Points in Determination to lower the cost of leveling up specialties and increase Purity to obtain more FOL.
Star Ocean: The Second Story Ris available now for the PC, PS4, PS5, and Switch.
