Kocos on Ares Island
Ares Island, the harsh desert region of the Starfall Islands, is home to various types of Kocos that are crucial for enhancing Sonic’s abilities. These small, jingling creatures serve multiple purposes, from revealing the past to directly improving Sonic’s stats. Finding and collecting Kocos is essential for players aiming to have Sonic fight at his best and achieve 100% completion in Sonic Frontiers. While many Kocos are found by exploring the environment, specific types offer unique benefits.
On Ares Island, as with other islands, you will encounter standard Kocos, as well as special Elder and Hermit Kocos. Standard Kocos are typically found scattered across the landscape, often near ruins, portals, shrubs, or in the grass. These can be collected by simply running over them. The standard Kocos you collect are used as currency to upgrade Sonic’s ring capacity or speed when speaking with an Elder Koco.
Elder Koco on Ares Island
Elder Kocos are distinctive Koco variants adorned with crown-like protrusions. They are short and squat and provide invaluable services to Sonic by allowing him to increase his stats. On Ares Island, there are 4 Elder Kocos. When you interact with an Elder Koco, you can exchange the standard Kocos you’ve gathered to boost either Sonic’s maximum ring count (which functions as his health) or his top speed.
After locating an Elder Koco, it will appear on your in-game map. Furthermore, by finding the Elder Koco Scroll within Ares Island’s fishing pond, you unlock the ability to fast travel to any Elder Koco you have previously met on the island. This makes it convenient to return and further upgrade Sonic’s stats as you accumulate more standard Kocos.
Hermit Koco on Ares Island
Hermit Kocos are another special type of Koco, characterized by their tall, slender appearance and epic beards. On Ares Island, there are 4 Hermit Kocos. These wise Kocos are responsible for increasing Sonic’s power and defense stats. To do so, you must provide them with Seeds of Power and Seeds of Defense, which are obtained from defeating Guardians. Each type of seed given to a Hermit Koco will increase the corresponding stat.
In addition to stat increases, Hermit Kocos also offer the unique ability to reallocate the stat points you’ve invested with Elder Kocos. This means if you wish to adjust the balance between Sonic’s speed and ring capacity, a Hermit Koco can help you redistribute those points. Similar to Elder Kocos, once a Hermit Koco is found, it will be marked on your map. Catching the Hermit Koco Scroll in Ares Island’s fishing pond also enables fast travel to any Hermit Koco you’ve encountered, streamlining your stat management.
General Koco Locations and Acquisition
While Elder and Hermit Kocos have fixed locations that appear on the map once discovered, standard Kocos are found throughout Ares Island’s environment. They often appear in groups and emit a jingling sound, making them easier to locate. Running over them collects them automatically.
Beyond finding them in the wild, standard Kocos can also be acquired through other means. Big the Cat, found at fishing spots, sells Kocos for a small number of coins earned from fishing. For just three fishing coins, you can instantly receive 20 standard Kocos. While each island’s fishery has a finite supply of Kocos, this method can be a quick way to gather a large quantity.
Collecting Kocos is vital for character progression, as they directly contribute to Sonic’s stat upgrades. Prioritizing the collection of these creatures, especially the special Elder and Hermit Kocos, will significantly impact Sonic’s effectiveness in combat and traversal across Ares Island.
FAQ
How many Elder Kocos are on Ares Island? There are 4 Elder Kocos on Ares Island.
How many Hermit Kocos are on Ares Island? There are 4 Hermit Kocos on Ares Island.
What do Elder Kocos do? Elder Kocos allow you to increase Sonic’s maximum ring count (health) or his top speed by exchanging standard Kocos.
What do Hermit Kocos do? Hermit Kocos increase Sonic’s power and defense stats when given Seeds of Power and Seeds of Defense. They can also adjust the stat distribution chosen from Elder Kocos.
Can I fast travel to Kocos? Yes, after finding the Elder Koco Scroll or Hermit Koco Scroll in the island’s fishing pond, you can fast travel to previously met Elder and Hermit Kocos respectively.
Where can I find standard Kocos on Ares Island? Standard Kocos are frequently found near ruins, portals, shrubs, or in the grass across Ares Island. They often appear in groups.
Can I buy Kocos? Yes, you can purchase 20 standard Kocos from Big the Cat at fishing spots for three fishing coins.