- My Toll Farm: The optimal late-game Sen farming route located in Fountainhead Palace.
- Efficiency: Earns approximately 70,000 Sen per hour when using Mibu Wealth Balloons.
- Prerequisites: Requires the Temple Arts: Virtuous Deeds scroll and Demon Bell activated.
- Core Strategy: Focus on killing Okami Noblewomen while avoiding Okami Swordsmen to save time.
- Comparison: Offers 6x more XP than the popular Senpou Temple farming method.
Route Overview and Strategy
This method focuses on the Okami Noblewomen in the Fountainhead Palace. These enemies drop significantly more Sen and XP compared to other farmable enemies. The route is designed to be completed in roughly 2.5 minutes per loop, maximizing the use of the Mibu Wealth Balloon.
Video Highlights:
- Exact pathing through the Fountainhead Palace grounds
- How to utilize walls and bridges to block enemy flute attacks
- The optimal turn-around point to preserve balloon effects
- Visual comparison of Sen gains with and without balloons
Use the Mibu Wealth Balloon immediately before starting the loop. Its duration is limited, so efficiency is key. Do not use the Sculptor's Idol to warp back, or you will lose the balloon effect.
Fountainhead Palace Farm
- ~70,000 Sen/Hour (with Balloon)
- ~50,000 Sen/Hour (no Balloon)
- ~530 XP per kill
- No Spirit Emblem cost
- High Material drops
Senpou Temple Farm
- ~1,500 Sen/Hour (with Balloon)
- ~1,000 Sen/Hour (no Balloon)
- ~87 XP per kill
- High Emblem cost
- Requires Golden Vortex Tool
Essential Preparation Steps
Before attempting this farm, specific skills and items must be acquired to maximize returns. Without these, the efficiency drops significantly.
Acquire Virtuous Deeds
Obtain the Temple Arts: Virtuous Deeds scroll. It is located at the very end of the Senpou Temple area. This scroll contains two skills that increase Sen and item drop rates.
Activate Demon Bell
Equip and activate the Demon Bell. This charm increases the difficulty but significantly boosts rare item drop rates, which is crucial for farming valuable materials to sell.
Stock Balloons
Purchase or farm a sufficient supply of Mibu Wealth Balloons. These are essential for reaching the maximum 70,000 Sen per hour threshold.
Practice the Route
Run the path without using balloons first. Memorize the enemy positions and the turn-around point so you do not waste the balloon duration figuring out the path.
Avoid engaging the Okami Swordsmen (the ninjas). They can interrupt your rhythm and waste precious balloon time. Focus solely on the Noblewomen.
Execution and Pathing
The execution of this run relies on speed and consistency. The enemies are always in the same spot, allowing for a memorized, muscle-memory route.
The Route Loop:
- Start at the Fountainhead Palace Idol.
- Consume Mibu Wealth Balloon.
- Run forward towards the first group of enemies.
- Eliminate Noblewomen quickly. Use the environment (walls/bridges) to block their flute attacks, making them easy targets.
- Ignore Swordsmen unless they are directly blocking a Noblewoman.
- Deathblow the remaining targets at the end of the path.
- Turn back immediately. Do not warp to the idol. Run back to the start manually to keep the balloon active.
- Repeat until the balloon expires.
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Run Time | ~2.5 mins | Consistent loop time |
| Sen (w/ Balloon) | ~3,200 | Per run |
| Sen (w/o Balloon) | ~2,200 | Per run |
| XP Gain | High | ~530 XP per enemy |
| Cost | 0 Emblems | Free to execute |
This route is superior to Senpou Temple for five reasons: it grants 6x more XP, requires no Spirit Emblems, wastes no time, is faster to complete, and provides consistent drops regardless of patches or NG+ cycles.
Optimization Checklist
To ensure you are getting the most out of every run, verify these settings and conditions before you begin.
Pre-Farm Verification:
- Virtuous Deeds skills equipped from Temple Arts scroll
- Demon Bell activated for increased drop rates
- Mibu Wealth Balloon ready in quick access slot
- Fountainhead Palace area unlocked and accessible
- Prosthetic tools ready (optional, for crowd control)
FAQ
Q: Why is this better than the Senpou Temple farm?
The Senpou Temple farm requires the Golden Vortex tool, consumes Spirit Emblems, and yields significantly less XP (87 vs 530 per kill). This Fountainhead Palace route is faster, free to execute, and offers 6x the experience points.
Q: Do I need to use the Mibu Balloon?
While not strictly required, using the balloon increases your yield from ~50,000 to ~70,000 Sen per hour. Given the limited inventory of balloons, it is recommended to use them for dedicated farming sessions.
Q: What if I get hit by the flutes?
The Noblewomen's flute attacks have a limited range. You can hide behind walls or stand under bridges to block the damage. Use these obstacles to safely kill them without taking hits.
Q: Can I warp back to the start with the Idol?
No. Warping via the Sculptor's Idol will cancel the Mibu Wealth Balloon effect. You must manually run back to the start of the path to keep the buff active for the entire loop.