Unlike most JRPGs, Octopath Traveler 2 is one of the few games that forces you to use all characters at different points. This is because all of them are protagonists of their stories. Therefore, you never just stick to one party combination and bench the ones you don’t like. This guide will talk about a couple of party formations you can consider.
Best party setups & combinations in Octopath Traveler 2
Note that this guide is forbattle team formations, specifically. We have a separatePath Action party guideif you want to know who to take with you if you need all Path Actions available both day and night.
Related:Best job combinations in Octopath Traveler 2
The best boss party
The best boss teams are those that survive. Damage is secondary! Fortunately, the “Warrior” job in Octopath Traveler 2 (and by extension, Hikari) is not primarily an offensive unit. They’re built to tank and protect the party from damage. With Incite and Stout Wall, Hikari can take on most boss attacks, protecting the team from single-target ones. Throne can use her attack debuff ability to help Hikari survive.
Hikari or Throne can get all the attacks you need in between. Save Hikari’s BP for boosted attacks when the boss’ shield is broken.
Agnea can do two things if you choose to put her in: buff Phys. Atk. for the team and move an ally’s turn order up. On the other hand, Ochette can move the boss’ turn order down and double as a second damage dealer for the party. Late into the game, however, she is much better built as a DPS.
For more help with Octopath Traveler 2, take a look atBest secondary jobs for every character in Octopath Traveler 2andBest support skills for every character in Octopath Traveler 2here at Pro Game Guides.
