Four Ages Walkthrough

Step-by-step walkthrough for all Four Ages in The Adventures of Elliot: Age of Safekeeping, Age of Reconstruction, Age of Magic, and Age of Budding.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales has captured the attention of action RPG fans worldwide since its launch on June 18, 2026. Whether you're picking up a controller for the first time or optimizing your endgame build, this comprehensive ages guide covers everything you need.

Developed by Claytechworks and Square Enix — the team behind Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default — Elliot combines stunning HD-2D visuals with real-time action-adventure combat. Understanding the ages systems early gives you a significant advantage throughout the four ages.

The Four Ages of Philabieldia

Elliot's narrative is built around time travel. Elliot and Faie cross the Doorway of Time to visit four historical periods, each with distinct environments, enemies, and story revelations.

Age	Era	Level Range	Key Location	Main Boss
Age of Safekeeping	Present Day	1–15	Kingdom of Huther	Calamity Beast
Age of Reconstruction	Post-Calamity	15–30	Overgrown Ruins	Ruin Golem
Age of Magic	Golden Age	30–50	Arcane Labyrinth	Beast King
Age of Budding	Origin	50–70	Primordial Cave	Ancient Dragon

Age of Safekeeping

Elliot's home era is where your journey begins. The kingdom of Huther is a peaceful land surrounded by walls — but beast tribes roam the wilderness beyond. This age teaches you the fundamentals:

First dungeon: Huther Catacombs — intro to puzzles and combat

First boss: Calamity Beast — teaches dodge and counter-attack

Collectibles: 12 Shards of Life, 8 cats, 7 manuscripts

Key story moment: Meeting Princess Heuria and learning about the curse

Age of Reconstruction

After the great calamity, humanity struggles to survive. The Overgrown Ruins are the signature dungeon — nature has reclaimed a once-great city, and resources are scarce.

Dungeon: Overgrown Ruins — puzzle-heavy with vine mechanics

Boss: Ruin Golem — weak to Rod + Holy Magicite

Collectibles: 15 Shards of Life, 7 cats, 6 manuscripts

Key story moment: Discovering the truth about the calamity

Age of Magic

The golden age of human prosperity. Magic flows freely, civilization thrives, and the Arcane Labyrinth awaits. This age has the most powerful enemies and the richest lore.

Dungeon: Arcane Labyrinth — enchanted maze with mind-bending puzzles

Boss: Beast King — use Spear + Thunder Magicite for best results

Collectibles: 13 Shards of Life, 9 cats, 7 manuscripts

Key story moment: Learning the origin of fairy magic

Age of Budding

The birth of civilization itself. Primordial landscapes, ancient creatures, and the origin of the millennium curse. This is the most challenging age and home to the Ancient Dragon.

Dungeon: Primordial Cave — weekly reset, legendary rewards

Boss: Ancient Dragon — Bow + Ice Magicite recommended

Collectibles: 10 Shards of Life, 6 cats, 5 manuscripts

Key story moment: Confronting the origin of the curse

FAQ

Can I revisit ages?

Yes, once unlocked through the Doorway of Time, you can freely travel between all four ages at any time.

Which age should I explore first?

The game forces a linear order initially: Safekeeping → Reconstruction → Magic → Budding. After unlocking all ages, you can revisit freely.

What level should I be for each age?

Safekeeping (1-15), Reconstruction (15-30), Magic (30-50), Budding (50-70). The Doorway of Time raid requires level 70+.