This is a page that will provide tips for progressing through the early game of Rune Factory 5. To learn more tips on certain events and items during the early game, and to check out the rest of our Tips and Tricks read on!
List of Contents
- Effective Early Game Progression
- Daily Flow of Events in the Early Game
- All Tips and Tricks
- Related Guides
Effective Early Game Progression
Flow of the Early Game Events | |
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1 | Unlock new areas by progressing the Main Storyline |
2 | Accept Requests to increase the number of available activities |
3 | Save Seed points to unlock new features |
4 | Earn money to improve overall quality of life |
5 | Participate in the Bean-toss Contest |
6 | Build a Monster Barn and tame monsters you find in the field |
7 | Get a Kitchen Counter so that you can start cooking |
8 | Get a refrigerator to store your food |
Early Game Settings to Consider | |
1 | Prioritize increasing your backpack's carrying capacity |
2 | Turn on Ranger Support for |
3 | Equip the Claymore as you soon as you get it |
4 | Equip the Beginner's Crest |
Unlock New Areas by Progressing the Main Storyline
To start off, make sure to play through the Main Story events. Depending on your progress, you will unlock new areas to explore, which in turn causes new people to visit Rigbarth.
You can Check your Story progress on the Ranger Note Screen of the Menu
Story progress can alway be checked by pressing the + button and the Ranger Note menu screen (third from the right). Be sure to check it whenever you are having trouble.
Go to Areas Pinned on the Map to Progress the Story
Objective Marker |
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Whenever you view your map (press the - Button), the areas related to the Main Story will be pinned. If you're unsure as to where to go to progress the Main storyline, check your map to view any areas that are pinned.
Resting is Recommended Whenever the Story Does not Automatically Progress
There are times when the Main Story does not proceed and new pinned areas do not appear on the map. It is recommended that you rest whenever this happens. Resting will cause a flag related to the Main Story to appear.
Accept Requests to Increase the Number of Available Activities
There is a Task Board located to the right of the Outpost. By completing as many requests as you can, additional requests as well as other activities become available.
You can Receive Farming Tools for Completing Quests
Tools received the Tutorials/Quests | ||
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Cheap Hoe | Cheap Waterpot | Cheap Axe |
Cheap Rod | Cheap Sickle | Cheap Hammer |
You will receive the Shabby Set of tools upon completing the early game quests. For those who would like to start farming, harvesting materials, and mining as soon as possible, we recommend clearing these quest as soon as possible.
Quests Requiring You to Deliver Items Will Not Be Cleared Until 8 am the Next Day
Game quests that require you to ship items will not be cleared until 8 am of the next day. Do not worry as this is built into the game and not a bug.
Save up Seed Points to Unlock New Features
How to Earn | Seed Points Earn |
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Clear Quests | 100P for each quest cleared |
Slay Monsters | 2P for each minor monster 20P for each Boss monster |
Talk to the Townsfolk | 1P for each person (You can earn a point from each person only once a day) |
Seed points can be used to earn Blacksmith and Pharmacy licenses, conduct festivals and other features that make gameplay more enjoyable. As such make sure to earn skills points whenever possible.
Make Money to Improve your Quality of Life
Return lost items to their owners
Cultivate items on the Dragon Farm
Catch (Hornets)
Earning money is important as it is usd to purchase a variety of items. Returning dropped items and shipping items you cultivate on the Dragon Farm allow you to easily earn money in the early game. Furthermore, if you capture Hornets, you can sell the Honey that they make for a high price. This method is recommended for farming money in the early game.
Participate in the Bean-Toss Contest
Festival | Festival Date | Required Seed Points |
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Cooking Festival | 6th Day of Spring | 1000p |
Bean-tossing Festival | 10th Day of Spring | 1000p |
Variety Fish Contest | 15th Day of Spring | 1000p |
Flower Festival | 19th Day of Spring | 1500p |
Out of the early game contests available, the Bean Planting Contest can be won, even as a beginner. The first festival that occurs, the cooking Contest, is very difficult to win on your first try. However, if you hand over food that you get from treasure chests, you can at least receive the Participation Award.
Build a Monster Barn and Tame Monsters
Reccomended Monster to Tame | Material Earned | Uses |
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Hornet Best Choice | ![]() | Sell for money (Shipping Fee 680) |
Buffamoo | ![]() | Sell for money, Cooking ingredients |
Cluckadoodle | ![]() | Sell for money, Cooking ingredients |
Make sure to build a Monster Barn to raise monsters. Completing various quests that will make you able to build the Monster Barn which you can buy at Studio Palmo. After you build your stable you can befriend monsters that you find in the wild by giving them items.
Using a Brush to Pet Monsters Increases your Chance of Taming Them
When capturing a monster, brushing them when you attempt to pet them will increase your chance to befriend them. Since you can only do this 15 times, it is best to save this for monsters that are difficult to befriend.
When a musical note does not appear, this means that the monster's friendliness towards you is maxed out.
In-depth Analysis of How to Tame the Nine-Tailed Fox
With a brush | Without a Brush |
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40% chance of success | 0% chance of success |
Get a Cooking Table to Start Cooking Your Own Food
Recommended | Reason/How to get |
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Basic Counter | Turnips, which you get early game, can now be cookedYou can receive the Basic Table by talking to Palmo. Once it appears on the right side of his workshop, you can pick it up You can also buy it at Studio Palmo |
Kitchen Knife | Great for cooking fish.Purchasable at Studio Palmo |
We recommend buying these first two items during the early part of the game. Cooking items allows you to sell them for a higher price, as well as improve your skill with cooking.
Earn your Cooking License
You earn your cooking license from Eliza at the Rigbarth Outpost. Earning a license requires using Seed points.
Get a Refrigerator to Store your Food
Your backpack tends to fill up very quickly, so we recommend buying a refrigerator to store your food. It can be purchased at Palmo's workshop.
Priortize Increasing your Backpack's Carrying Capacity
Required Seed Points | Inventory Slots | |
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1st Increase | 50p | 30→45 |
2nd Increase | 500p | 45→60 |
Focus on increasing your backpack's carrying capacity by talking to Eliza. Once you head out on your adventure, your backpack will fill up soon, so talk to Eliza and select the [Customize] and the [Create] options to improve your backpack's carrying capacity when you can.
Turn On Ranger Support
Talking to the ranger member on the 1st floor of the Rigbarth Outpost to change your Battle Support Settings. When your HP is low, a Seed ranger will appear and heal you. This feature will activate periodically.
Equip the Claymore When you Receive it
Claymore | Get after completing Martin's tutorial on making weapons |
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Equipping the Claymore, a weapon that you receive after completing Martin's tutorial, is very effective in dealing damage to enemies. However once you find a stronger weapon on your adventure be sure to equip the stronger item.
Equip any Seed Crests
The Beginner's Crest
which you receive in the early game should be equipped as soon as you get it. It will not only increase your Max HP, but it will allow you stay at Inns where you can gain your Hp and RP free of charge. You can change Seed Crests settings by opening the Menu with the + Button and accessing your Ranger Notes
Daily Flow of Events in the Early Game
6:00 am | After waking up,tidy up the area around the farm ┗ Pick up any dropped items ┗ Remove and stumps or rocks lying around |
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7:00 am | Begin farming ┗ Activities such as watering, plowing, and planting ★Monsters with a friendly rank of 3 or more will help you with these tasks. |
8:00 am | Take care of your monsters/ ┗ You can brush them once a day ┗ Give them items(Bonus if it's there favorite) ┗ Store grass in the barn |
9:00 am | Greet everyone in the town ★Talking to people, as well as trading items with them with increase their friendliness to you ★Any your that has a friendliness level of 3 or higher can join you on your adventure |
11:00 am | Buy Recipe Bread ┗ You can buy these at the Bakery or Restaurant |
11:30 am | Purchase Items ┗Buy seeds at the General Store ┗ Buy things such as workbenches at Studio Palmo ★Buy any items that you may be lacking |
12:00 pm | Defeat the Boss at each Story Mission area ★You can fight these bosses everyday. Try to get the rare items that they drop. |
1:00 pm | Progress the Main Story ★Check your main story from your Member Note section in the Menu |
Remaining time | Free Time ┗ Explore the Overworld ┗Defeat Enemies ┗ Go fishing along the coast ┗ Clear any available dungeons ┗ Increase your current level ★ Essentially do whatever it is that you want to do |
Until 5:59 am | Go to sleep on the 2nd floor of the Outpost ★Sleeping until 5:59 am will heal your HP and FP as well as increase your Sleep Growth Skill ★Although it's not necessary, it is recommended to sleep until 5:59 am. |
Play the Game the Way that you Want
![]() | More so than anything, play the game in the style that suits you. Many events involving Dating, Battle, Alchemy, and Exploration are available. As long as you make sure to progress the game, you can choose to focus on what interests you.While a typical day of play has been recommended playing style varies among each player. |
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All Tips and Tricks
Tips and Tricks
Game Info | |
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Release Date | |
Is Rune Factory 5 Multiplayer? | Cast and List of Voice Actors |
Mechanics & Features | |
Farm Dragon Guide | Farming Guide: How to Grow Crops |
How to Tame Monsters | How to Earn SEED Points Easily |
Starfall Weather and How to Get Starfall Seeds | List of Area Maps |
How to Level Up Fast: EXP Grinding Guide | How to Get Fruit and Twinkle Tree Seeds |
Unchangeable Events and Actions | How to Recover and Increase RP |
How to Upgrade Weapons | All Birthdays and Gifts |
Daily Routine: Things to Do Everyday | Flower Shop Guide: How to Unlock the Ludmila's Flower Shop |
All License Exam Answers | Quick and Easy Money Making Guide |
How to Prepare for Typhoons | How to Grow Giant Crops |
How to Get a Monster Barn and Max Monster Barn Capacity | How to Craft the Best Weapon |
Where is My Fertilizer Bin? | Post Game Content and 100 Percent Guide |
Crafting, Cooking, Forging, and Chemistry Skill EXP Farm | How to Improve Soil Level for Better Crops |
Different Types of Weather and Effects | How to Buy Furniture: What to Do if the Storage Area is Full? |
List of All Outfits and How to Change Clothes | - |
Romance Guides | |
List of All Marriage Candidates | How to Raise Friendship Level |
All Romance Events (Stories) | How to Get Married |
How to Have Children | Is Same-Gender Marriage Possible? |
Confession Guide: How to Confess to Love Interest | How to Get a Double Bed |
How to Complete Chronic Slacker | Ryker's Event Guide | - |
Rune Factory 5 Related Guides
Rune Factory 5 Wiki Front
Rune Factory 5 Guides | |
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Story Walkthrough | ![]() |
Characters | Monsters |
Shops and Expansions | Food and Cooking |
Festival Calendar | Weapons |
Farm Tools | Armor |
Crops | Collectibles |
Medicine | Fish |
Wild Plants | - |