Starting a new game always brings about the toughest of decisions, and more so in Octopath Traveler 2. You need to start your journey with one of eight characters, each with different classes, talents, and skills for you to discover. The first character will also travel alone for the first part of their journey, picking up the rest one-by-one. They will also bean irreplaceable member of the party until their personal story ends. This begs the question: who is the best character to start your journey with?
Best starting character in Octopath Traveler 2
In our opinion, the best starting character in Octopath Traveler 2 isAgnea Bristarni, the dancer. All ofour favorite team formationshave her in them. But if you’re curious about the specifics, below are our reasons:
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If you don’t want to start with Agnea, you’re able to also opt forHikarithe Warrior orOsvaldthe Scholar. They’re very competent when they travel alone, especially Hikari who can learn skills from NPCs he defeats in battle. Osvald lives in the eastern part of the map with Temenos, the cleric, which will allow you to have a well-balanced team early in the game.
However, in the end, it truly doesn’t matter who you start your journey with. Every character has its pros and cons. You can learn more about them inEvery Character in Octopath Traveler 2, Ranked.
For more help with Octopath Traveler 2, take a look atIs Octopath Traveler 2 available on Game Pass?andOctopath Traveler Timeline, explainedhere at Pro Game Guides.
