Octopath Travelers 0 Complete Guide: All conditions for joining the first 8 heroes, how to strengthen their ultimate abilities, how to build an invincible party

Octopath Travelers 0, commonly known as Octora 0, unfolds an epic prequel story set on the continent of Orustella. In this work, the eight heroes familiar from the original Octopath Traveler reappear and serve as powerful companions that support the player's adventures. These eight characters, Therion, Tresa, Primrose, Olberik, Affen, Silas, Ophelia, and Hidt, are not just nostalgic faces, but with modern performance that takes advantage of the new system's select abilities and special moves, they are the ones who will dramatically change the strategy from the mid-game onwards.

In this article, we will thoroughly explain the exact conditions for joining these first eight heroes, the strongest job build, the optimal placement of select abilities, how to obtain special equipment, and the division of roles within the party. We deliver content that everyone from beginners to advanced users can use immediately. We will also reveal a formation that can kill even the final boss in one turn if you have 8 people, so please read until the end.

1. The full story of Octora 0's original 8 heroes and the significance of their resurrection: Why should they gather now?

One of the biggest appeals of Octora 0 is the complete revival of the original 8 heroes. Each of these characters had their own independent story in the first game, but in this game they naturally blend into the party led by the player's main character, and a prequel-like backstory has been added. For example, Therion re-enters the world of thievery in the slums of Cragspea, while Tresa pursues her dream of becoming a merchant in the port city of Ripletide. This reappearance is more than just fan service, it meshes perfectly with the game's new mechanics, “8-person forward and rear guard change system,'' “select ability sharing,'' and “training school town build,'' creating endless strategic possibilities.

The strength of these eight characters is that the iconic abilities of the first generation have been strengthened and evolved to be compatible with modern endurance battles and short-term decisive battles. Among the more than 30 new characters, the first group can be made into secrets with good JP efficiency, making them the strongest class in the long run.

The overall picture of joining is divided into sections 1 to 3, and the key is the progression of the stories “The One Who Masters Everything,'' “The One Who Bestows Wealth,'' and “The One Who Bestows Fame.'' It is efficient to proceed with the Restoration Light and sub-quests in parallel. By the time you have 8 members, you will be able to unlock all special moves at around level 40 and training center grade 5, and your party's firepower will increase exponentially. We'll dig deeper into each character below.

2. Therion Complete Guide: A versatile debuffer born from the King of Thieves

Therion can be the earliest character to join the first generation in Octra 0, and the Cragspear event will occur in Chapter 3 of “The Master of Everything” (after clearing Chapter 2, to be exact). Specifically, obtain the “Thief Prince's Necklace” from the merchant in Cragspear Square using the field command “Purchase”, and then fight the boss “Drayge” (weaknesses: sword, dagger, axe, fire, lightning) in the Dark Cave. You can secure a stable victory by defeating the two henchmen first and aiming for a break with Alexia's lightning magic or Stear's slash. After clearing the battle, Therion will officially join you at Cragspear Tavern. As a reward, the influence of wealth will also increase.

In terms of performance, the thief job's thief specialization shines. The battle ability “Steal More'' doubles the amount obtained, and “BP Steel Dagger'' recovers BP when attacking enemies. The support abilities “Increase the number of steals'' and “Additional attack when debuffed'' will dramatically improve the efficiency of collecting equipment and secrets. A triple throw combined with the debuff “Accuracy Down” combines shield reduction and firepower. Recommended select abilities are “Parry (from Viator)” and “SP Passer (from Steer)”, which transforms into a tank and supporter when deployed in the rear line.

The special equipment is the “Shadow Dagger” (crit rate +20%) from the blue box of Cragspear. The secret priority is “the secret of stealing more” (JP2000). As an example of operation, in the battle against the boss “Drayage”, steal items first to secure items that expose weak points and accelerate the break. Unrivaled from the early stage money strategy to the late stage rare recovery. Estimated stats at level 50 are attack power 250, speed 180, and SP natural recovery rate high, making it ideal for long battles. Place him in the rear of your party and fully support the attacker with BP steal.

As a background from the first generation, the past of growing up in an orphanage is explored in Octora 0, and the depiction of Cragspea's poverty is moving. After joining, you will be able to interact with other original characters in the party chat, increasing the immersion. With this build, you can double the efficiency of hunting small fry and aim for 100% boss drop rate.

3. Tressa & Primrose: Twin support, synergy of monetary policy and reinforcement turn extension

To join Tresa, after progressing through “Light of Restoration Part 2”, talk to Orneo, a merchant on the east side of Ripultide, and clear “Encounter with Tresa” (recommended level 24). Quests will occur from conversations with your father, and you will be able to advance through events in the port town and become friends. After Primrose clears Chapter 4 of “The Master of Everything”, she starts “Encounter with Primrose” at Sunshade's Bar, and joins after succeeding at the Grand Theater Rehearsal (choices: Murrelet → Large Flower → Fungus).

Tresa (merchant) doubles the leaf after battle with “Collect Money”, increases attacker turnover rate with “BP Passer”, and fully recovers SP with “Passer”. Primrose (Dancer) has a dark multi-stage attack “New Moon Poem”, automatic SP recovery grant “Excitement Skill”, and +1 strengthening turn “Bulwark Aura”.

Recommended builds are Tresa's rear guard “BP passer + Critical Strength Enhancement” and Primrose's front guard “Dark Secret + Evasion UP”. The equipment is Rippletide's “Spear of the Wind” (Tresa firepower UP) and “Fan of Darkness” (Primrose). In operation, Tresa passes BP to Olberik, and Primrose raises the firepower with an overall buff. In the battle against the boss “Titus”, the loop of collecting money → BP pass → dark attack is powerful. Status Lv50 has Tresa speed 200 and Primrose SP efficiency. Linked to the original story, the scene of Tresa's departure is moving. This pair will solidify the economic and support base.

4. Olberic: Indomitable physical DPS, apex attacker who can break the damage limit

Olberik will join in the third section, in the special quest of Shepherd Rock. He is the long-awaited fighter of the original fans, and has over 9999 firepower from the beginning with his “combined sword” that does huge damage and “breaks the damage limit”.

It is a tank and DPS with the select abilities “Viatre” and “Counterattack Secret”. The equipment “Giant Sword Secret” is fully equipped with JP2500. Operation is number 1 in the vanguard, receiving Tresa BP and boosting the sword to MAX. The shield will be instantly destroyed during the battle against the boss “Sazantos”. Lv50 attack power 300, highest durability class. The original revenge story is connected with Octora 0, and the joining scene is a must-see.

5. Affen: BP supply divine medicine master, strategic core of permanent recovery

Affen will join the quest after clearing the final chapter of “The Master of Everything.” It is treated as Section 3. “Pomegranate Shower'' supplies BP, “increases recovery effect'' and “increases maximum HP'', making party durability infinite. It is operated independently with Select “Hitoto Rest (Meishy)” and “SP Passer”. This is the equipment “Healing Ax”.

Dissipate BP by changing the front and rear, and specialize in long boss battles. Lv50 HP500, recovery amount over 2000. The love between master and disciple of the first generation is deeply explored, and it is sure to move you.

6. Silas: Scholar of triple attribute magic, specializing in firepower for weak point analysis

Silas will join the Atlas Dam Plains event after clearing Chapter 2 of “The Bestower of Fame.” Accelerate your break with the “triple magic'' of fire, ice, and lightning, and “weakness analysis.''

Select “Great Lightning Strike (Alexia)'', “Attribute Enhancement'', rear guard magic DPS. Equipment “Sage's Staff'', boss attribute unified battle unparalleled. Lv50 magic attack is 280.

7. Ophelia & Hait: The ultimate heal and obstruction duo, the embodiment of stability

Ophelia will join Frame Grace after clearing Chapter 2 of “The Bestower of Fame.” He is the strongest healer with the ability to “break through recovery limits” and “revive the entire body.” Hiit is a Victor Hollow event after Chapter 1 of “The Bestower of Wealth”. Compatible with both small fish and bosses with “multi-stage bow” and “action delay”.

Interfering with Ophelia and reviving Hait with mutual selection. The equipment “Holy Staff'', “Hunting Bow'', Vanguard Hight, and Rear Guard Ophelia make her an ironclad.

8. Strongest party of 8 people in the first generation & joining priority: Immediately implemented invincible formation

The priority order is as follows.
1. Ophelia (recovery)
2. Olberic (firepower)
3. Tresa (BP)
4.Afen (supply)
5. Therion (recovery)
6. Primrose (buff)
7. Cyrus (Magic)
8.Hit (disturbance)

The formation is the vanguard Olberik, Heit, Tresa, and Primrose, and the rear guard Therion, Affen, Silas, and Ophelia. You can kill in 1 turn with BP loop.

You can clear everything with this configuration. Let's master Octora 0 with the first 8 people!