Of course, that’s not to say that there isn’t an optimal path players will want to take for Victory Road, the game’s gym-based storyline. In fact, there’s an optimal path for the entire campaign, which pits you fighting against different activities and bosses depending on your level.

What is the Optimal Path in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet?

While it might be tempting to just run off and tackle each of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s stories on their own, there’s actually a lot of fluidity to tackling the three major storylines side by side.

In fact, if you’re looking to complete the campaign’s optimal path, you’ll be jumping around between these three storylines quite a bit. That makes it exceptionally easy to figure out which story to play first, something that Pokemon fans might be struggling with going into Scarlet and Violet.

The optimal path for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet doesn’t involve taking much time to catch Legendary Pokemon or hunt down shinies. And, you also won’t be trekking off a lot of the way to catch version-exclusive Pokemon, either.

But, there will be plenty of chances to make the most of the world along the way. Here’s the optimal path that you should take through Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Victory Road and other stories:

Bug Gym Leader KathyKlaw, the Rock TitanGrass Gym Leader BrassiusBombirdier, the Flying TitanGiacomo of Dark Team StarElectric Gym Leader IonoMela of Fire Team StarOrthworm, the Steel TitanWater Gym Leader KofuAtticus of Poison Team StarNormal Gym Leader LarryGhost Gym Leader RymeGreat Tusk/Iron Treads, the Ground TitanPsychic Gym Leader TulipIce Gym Leader GrushaOrtega of Fairy Team StarTatsugiri, the Dragon TitanEri of Fighting Team StarThe Elite Four

Following this path will see you conquer each of these gym leaders, Titan Pokemon, and Team Star leaders at the level that they are set to. Unfortunately, enemies do not scale with your level in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, so without this kind of path, you may end up running into Pokemon Trainers and story events at higher levels than you are.

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