Now that the Rockagong issue in Strahta is sorted out, life in Tales Of Graces F Remastered has returned to a state of mild normalcy. While the world still faces a number of ongoing challenges, at least the Rockagong is back to its tranquil self, freely roaming the deserts of Strahta.
However, there’s still work to be done. A researcher from Zahvert is preparing for a presentation about the Rockagong and needs some physical samples to share with his fellow scientists. He’s unable to obtain anything on his own, but perhaps Asbel and his friends can step in to assist.
How to Acquire Rockagong Fur
This side quest becomes available once you’re in the chapter titled The Infiltration Of Fendel and have reached the Fendel Highlands area, right after navigating the Fendel Mountain Pass.
Once you’re there, talk to the Researcher who will request that you bring him some Rockagong Fur, requiring you to return to Strahta, specifically the Strahta Desert (East) area.
Once back in the desert, head north from the center, where the Desert Cottage and the Turtlez Transport Vendor are located, until you find yourself in a new area—the Strahta Desert Cliffs.
Approach the edge and choose Check to see two options: Summon the Rockagong or Challenge the Rockagong.
Summoning the Rockagong will take you back to Inside The Rockagong, allowing you to explore that area once more and discover a new Golden Smile in the southwestern corner.
Be warned, the Rockagong fight is particularly tough, and at this point in the game, it will likely be too powerful for you to defeat. A single hit can knock out even tougher characters like Sophie and Asbel.
Your best bet is to steal the Rockagong Fur, requiring the help of either Sophie or Asbel.
How to Enable Item Theft from Enemies
First, have Sophie learn her A-Arte, Eagle Dive, either from the Amnesiac or Initiate Of The Fist titles, which she likely has already unlocked. Asbel, on the other hand, needs to have acquired Wolfwind Fang from either Aspiring Knight, Arte Apprentice, or Initiate of the Sword.
Next, you need to achieve one of the Adept titles for Eagle Dive or Wolfwind Fang by using that A-Arte at least 100 times in battles. This can be done manually or by adjusting the AI to use these skills frequently.
You can set their Strategy to encourage the AI to use Eagle Dive and Wolfwind Fang more; set Style to Offensive, Defend to Rarely, and Balance to A Heavy.
Once you’ve unlocked either Adept Title, equip it right away and learn Eagle Dive or Wolfwind from the initial level. This gives the A-Arte the capability to steal items from enemies, including the Rockagong, making this the quickest path to gain this ability.
You can try to steal the Rockagong Fur from the Rockagong now, but you can improve your chances of success by having Sophie learn Elegant Flash, unlock its Adept Title, and learn it at its first level.
This enhances Elegant Flash to steal items as well, giving you three chances to obtain the fur during the battle.
How to Steal the Rockagong Fur
When you’re set, save at the save point in Strahta Desert (East) or the one Inside The Rockagong, then proceed to the Strahta Desert Cliffs. Ensure that Sophie leads your party. Use the flute to challenge the Rockagong, and once the battle begins, wait near the edge with Sophie.
You’ll need to allow the Rockagong’s head to drop lower to ensure your attacks connect properly.
Let the Rockagong eliminate anyone who approaches first, then charge in with Sophie or Asbel. Begin alternating between Eagle Dive and Elegant Flash (or just use Wolfwind Fang with Asbel). Whoever remains can provide support and healing as needed, but it’s vital to conserve your CC so that you can keep using those attacks before the Rockagong strikes again.
Stick with this strategy until you successfully steal the Rockagong Fur, resetting the process if either character is defeated or if you don’t get the fur quickly enough. Once you’ve secured it, make your way to the edge of the arena and escape.
Consider equipping a title you wish to master or that requires a lot of SP to level up before completing the Rockagong Fur task to maximize the SP Bonus you receive.
Return to Zahvert and head to the Zahvert Inn near the entrance of the city, then speak to the person at the desk on the left, under a yellow sign displaying a reversed crescent moon.
Check the Requests and at the bottom of the list, locate the one for Rockagong Fur. Send the item over, and you’ll be rewarded with 5,760 Gald and a substantial SP Bonus of around 2,800 SP.
Afterward, you’ll see a final cutscene featuring the Researcher, and once it concludes, Malik will unlock the Imposing Figure Title.