Where do I recruit Joel?
Find him in the Floor 3 teeth apartment across from Sam’s home. Bring the Teddy Bear before his fight.
LOOK OUTSIDE · JOEL
Look Outside Joel Recruitment Guide
Protect Joel’s first dialogue choice, use the Teddy Bear during his fight and return after Madison to invite him.
Floor 3 teeth apartment, across from Sam’s home
Tell Joel you are his neighbor when you first speak to him.
How to recruit Joel
- Enter the Floor 3 teeth apartment and take the Teddy Bear before confronting Joel.
- In your first conversation, tell Joel that you are his neighbor.
- Use the Teddy Bear during Joel’s fight instead of treating the encounter as an ordinary battle.
- Defeat Madison, then speak to Joel again and invite him to leave with you.
Choice to check before moving on
The first conversation matters. If you choose a different response or advance the fight without the Teddy Bear, do not assume the later invitation will still appear. Save before the first talk.
Joel’s story
Joel’s route runs through the teeth family apartment and Madison encounter. The Teddy Bear is a key item for calming the fight, while the later invitation follows the family confrontation.
Skills Joel can learn
Check the current level and learned skills in your game before planning a fight.
Teeth CannonLv 3 · Piercing
Gum Up The WorksLv 5
Biting ArmorLv 7 · Flesh
Roundsaw JawLv 9 · Slashing
TeethstormLv 13 · Piercing
Equipment and fight prep
Joel can learn Piercing attacks such as Teeth Cannon and Teethstorm. Teeth Cannon costs HP, so carry recovery supplies for longer trips. Compare the target’s Piercing resistance before relying on him for the whole fight.
Compare weapons and enemy weaknesses →Who to pair with Joel
Joel’s Piercing options complement a teammate with Shadow, Fire or another element when an enemy resists Piercing. The Party Builder shows which skills your chosen allies can learn against a selected boss.
Build your party →Common questions about Joel
What should I say to Joel first?
Tell him that you are his neighbor. That first response is important for the recruitment route.
When can I invite Joel?
Use the Teddy Bear in his fight, defeat Madison and return to speak to Joel again.