Trainer Roles
Battle Piece uses trainer and progression NPCs to unlock or upgrade core systems. This wiki describes roles rather than inventing fixed names that may change in alpha.
| NPC role | What they usually control | What to verify in-game |
|---|---|---|
| Power / Spec trainer | Unlocks or teaches a fighting style. | Level requirement, currency cost, quest requirement, and current trainer location. |
| Fruit source / trainer | Connects to fruit abilities such as Light, Gravity, or Ice. | Whether the fruit is boss-tied, trainer-tied, or changed by the latest update. |
| Weapon shop / drop source | Provides weapons or points you toward weapon drops. | Whether the item is shop, quest, boss, or raid related. |
| Reward / code interface | Lets you claim boosts, rerolls, or event rewards. | Whether a code or reward track is still active. |
Beginner NPC Priority
1. Redeem codes first — Free boosts and reroll resources can speed up your first grind.
2. Find an early power or weapon — Katana and Cursed Fist-style beginner options are valuable because they are simple and practical.
3. Do not over-chase rare trainers — A hard unlock is not a good first target if it blocks basic farming.
4. Return later for endgame goals — Ancient Lightning and Vessel-style targets make more sense once your route is stable.
⚠️ Specific NPC names and locations are not fully stable in the current alpha. We list roles and decision rules instead of guessing exact spawn points.