[Octra 0]Completely unrivaled in the early stages! Complete strategy guide for the strongest 8-person formation (Alexia, Fenn, Tresa, Macy, Steer, Kel'zas, Viator + main character) | Complete coverage of role division, participation conditions, skill usage, and equipment recommendations with the latest information in 2025[Octopath Travelers 0]

Octopath Travelers 0, commonly known as Octora 0, is the latest work released on December 4, 2025. The most appealing feature is the innovative battle system, in which up to 8 people can be formed, with 4 in the vanguard and 4 in the rear, switching between each turn to fight. In this game, by efficiently gathering allies from the prologue to the early stages and building a party with clearly divided roles, you can smoothly conquer each chapter of Torch, Wealth, Power, and Fame.

In this article, we will fully reveal the strongest formation in the early stages that reflects the latest meta immediately after release. This formation has a complete set of firepower for all attributes, tanks, BP/SP supply, recovery and status ailment countermeasures, and is able to defeat strong enemies and bosses of level 30 or higher at around level 20 in one or two turns.

1. Basic principles of Octora 0 early stage 8-person formation and the overwhelming superiority of this party

Octora 0's battles are an evolution of the previous game's break system, and the key is the simultaneous operation of eight players, who can receive direct attacks from the front line while providing support and firepower from the rear line. Enemies in the early stages have high shield points and will have a hard time with single firepower alone, but you can stabilize them by combining all attacks, break acceleration, and continuous recovery. The strength of this party is that you can have 7 people + the main character in the shortest time from the prologue to clearing each chapter. Specifically, we will place Alexia (total lightning/dark firepower), Fen (tank and break), Viatre (evasion counter), and Macy (recovery) in the vanguard, and place Tresa (BP supply), Kael'zas (avoidance tank reserve), and Steer (SP supply) in the rearguard, allowing the main character to flexibly operate as a vanguard firepower role.

The advantages of this configuration are as follows. First, we will minimize the damage taken with the two types of tanks (Fen provocation type, Kel'zas Viator evasion type), and wipe out the small fry with Alexia's general magic. Next, Tresa Steer's BP/SP passer will be able to repeatedly boost to MAX, increasing the 1-turn kill rate to over 90%. Furthermore, Macy's status ailment removal and Prism Shower special make her long-term durability perfect. Compared to other early stage formations (e.g. focused on Delitia), it is more efficient in making money (increases the amount you can get from Tresa) and is more versatile, and can be used from the Torch Chapter 1 boss to the Fame Chapter 3 boss. According to actual player reports, this configuration makes it possible to play around the Lv40 map immediately after transferring the trial version.

The key to building a party is “avoiding role duplication” and “utilizing front and rear switches.” The rear passer provides BP/SP on the first turn and explodes the front firepower. We recommend that the main character's job be a hunter (multi-stage archer) or swordsman, and use the select ability to quickly learn “SP Passer's Secret” to strengthen Tresa Macy. For equipment, use the “beg” command to get the Forbidden Series first, and equip Alexia with an Element Booster with attribute attack +390, which will make her firepower monster-class.

2. Fastest completion route in the early stages and recommended placement examples for vanguard and rearguard

This party will take its basic form immediately after clearing the prologue, and will become a full member in Chapter 1. The fastest joining order and placement example are shown below.

Fastest joining route (time required: approximately 2-3 hours)

• 1. Prologue: Stia officially joins in Wishveil. Fen will join you in Snowflake Cave.
• 2. Progress to Torch Chapter 1: Secure basic firepower.
• 3. Wealth Chapter 1: Kel'zas joins in Valore West. Viatre will join after obtaining the Seal Key from the East Tavern.
• 4. Power Chapter 1: Macy will join you at the Emberglow Inn.
• 5. Fame Chapter 1: Alexia will join you at Theatpolis Library.
• 6. Light of Restoration Part 2: Clear Tresa Quest with Rippletide (Lv24 recommended, level up required beforehand).

Recommended placement (Lv 20-30 hours)

• vanguard: Alexia (firepower), Fen (tank), Viator (counter), Macy (recovery)
• rear guard: Tresa (BP), Kel'zas (reserve tank), Steer (SP), protagonist (reserve firepower)

Combat example: Activates the rear passer on the first turn. Alexia will break the entire attack with a large lightning attack magic boost of 3. Fenn cuts down the shield with rapid fire. Viator parries and survives. Clear the boss with a special attack on the second turn. There are many achievements with 0 damage taken. With this arrangement, you will be able to clean up Lv20 enemies around Rippletide for one turn, making your money and JP earning speed up.

Alternative placement: When specializing in boss physics, Viator will be fixed in the vanguard. Move Macy to the rear and use Tresa as the front firepower (Musou Tsuki). Adjust speed by unifying equipment and optimize the order of firepower from passer.

3. Alexia's complete profile | Unrivaled operation method as an all-attribute attacker

Alexia is a scholar job book/cane user. Its lightning and dark attribute attacks have the strongest firepower in the early stages. The only condition to join is to speak to him in the Sheatopolis Library after clearing Chapter 1 of Master of Fame. Walk straight through the library entrance and find her next to the bookshelf in the back. You can instantly recruit her by selecting “Ask for her belongings.” An appropriate level of around 15 is fine, and no quests are required.

Main skill list and effects

• Lightning Magic (SP12): Deals lightning damage to all enemies. Ideal for break acceleration.
• Dark magic (SP12): Deals dark damage to all enemies. It supports multiple attributes and is highly versatile.
• Destroy attribute defense (SP8): Deals single damage + attribute defense down for 2 turns. Effective against boss shields.
• Great Lightning Magic/Great Darkness Magic: Demonstrates super firepower when boosted. A complete clean-up is possible.
• Special Move: Ancient Magic – Simultaneously deals large damage to all enemies and strengthens allies.

Recommended operation

Activates Great Magic Boost 3 on the first turn with a fixed vanguard position. Recover SP depletion with the full support of Stia and achieve permanent firepower. Attach the select ability “Study” to instantly understand weaknesses. Team up with the main character, the hunter, and pursue them with rapid fire from a bow. The equipment is an exorcism sword (counterattack damage UP) and an element booster, which increases the attribute to +390 and more than doubles the firepower. In boss battles, break from attribute defense down and kill in one turn with a series of big magic hits. Its weak point is low physical resistance, so Fen provocation is essential.

Actual battle flow: After the turn 1 rear guard passer, Alexia will do a big lightning attack. During turn 2 break, use ancient magic to reduce shield to 0. You can easily win the Lv24 Tresa Quest Boss with this. Although it has an A rank rating, it will perform well in SS class in this formation.

4. Fen (Hunter)'s impregnable performance | Protect the party with dual wielding of tank and break

Fen is a bow/axe user with a hunter job. A tank and breaker that shines with wind attribute multi-stage attacks and provocations. You will join temporarily in the Snowflake Cave during the prologue, and then become official as you progress through Chapter 1 of The Torchbearer. Immediately after defeating the cave deep boss, you will become a friend through automatic conversation. Available at around level 10.

Main skill list and effects

• Rapid Fire/Samidare Arrow: Deals multi-stage bow damage. Shield can be sharpened at high speed.
• Ironclad: Greatly increases self-defense. Excellent long-term durability.
• Taunt: Concentrate enemy attacks. Demonstrates the true power of a tank.
• Nanny Thread (SP9): Moves a single enemy to the end of the action order. Effective for securing the first move.
• Special Move: Shield of Hope – Full defense buff + full recovery of own HP.

Recommended operation

Fix the vanguard tank and make it take 0 damage from the first turn's provocation with iron wall. You can break alone with the Samidare arrow boost on bow weak bosses. With the select “Secrets of Counterattack” equipment, you will counterattack by 50% when hit by a physical bullet. Rotates with Viator. The equipment is a helmet splitting ax (physical attack +71) and a magia bow (type attack +62). Obtained from a Lv28 veteran hunter using “Begging”. SP management will be covered in a short break from Macy.

Combat example: In the boss battle of Chapter 1 of Fame, attract provocation, protect Alexia's firepower, and defeat her for 2 turns. Even though it is A-rank, the role of shield is given top priority.

5. Tresa's all-purpose support | Keep the party going forever with BP supply & monetary policy

Tresa is a spear wielder with a merchant job. BP passer and money plan are the saviors in the early stages. After joining Light of Restoration Part 2, clear the quest “Encounter with Tresa” from the conversation with Orneo, a merchant on the east side of Ripultide. Appropriate level is 24, but it can be used in the previous party.

Main skill list and effects

• Collect money: Obtain a large amount of coins from enemies. He is the god of money.
• BP Passer: Sends all BP to a single ally. The boost will be maxed out immediately.
• Musou Thrust: Demonstrates high firepower with a spear. It specializes in weaknesses.
• Rest: Recovers SP. Ideal for rear guard operations.
• Special move: SP passer enhanced version. Break through the upper limit by mastering the secrets of SP passer.

Recommended operation

Dedicated to rear guard BP supply, sends all BP to the main character or Alexia on the first turn and explodes with firepower. When making money, use Vanguard Musou Thrust to gain damage. Select “Increase amount obtained” to double the leaf. The equipment is a copper fan (win level 18). After getting the secret to stealing with Crag Spear, I will strengthen it to the fullest.

With S rank evaluation, mid-stage transition is also required. Quest details: After Orneo, talk to Tresa at the Corzone Company. I will join with the correct answer.

6. Macy's recovery specialization | Dramatically improves stability by removing all status abnormalities

Macy is a healer. First aid and prism showers are excellent. To join the Master of Power, after Chapter 1, talk to the Emberglow Inn lobby and complete the Neighbor Patient House quest.

Main skill list and effects

• First aid: Fully recovers one's HP and removes abnormal status.
• Standing is poisonous/person absent: All abnormalities will be handled.
• First Aid: Automatic rear guard movement + recovery.
• Special Move: Prism Shower – Full recovery + buff.
• SP passer (after Gokui).

Recommended operation

Recovers the vanguard and uses Prism to rebuild in a pinch. It is also possible to supply SP by lowering it to the rear guard. Select “Recovery effect UP”, mainly equipped staff. She will be rotated even after Saoirse joins S rank.

Example: Remove all poison from the boss and immediately counterattack with firepower.

7. Key to Steer supply | Increase firepower to infinity with BP/SP passer

Steer is a divine support that joins immediately in the prologue Wish Veil. Strengthen your attackers with SP9 Inspiration Passer and BP Passer.

Main skill list and effects

• BP passer: Sends all BP.
• SP Passer: Recovers the SP limit.
• Full support special: Overall buff + HP/SP recovery.

Recommended operation

A fixed rear guard supplier. S rank is required, and the equipment speed is important to secure the first move.

8. Kaelzas & Viatre’s evasive tank combination | Perfect defense and summary

Kel'zas: Talk to Valore West and join immediately. Preemptively tank with God Speed ​​Incitement, and reduce shields with Triple Throw. It is S rank.

Viator: Join with Valore East Poet + Seal Key. Reduces physical strength to 0 by parrying three times and demonstrates the firepower of a wild eagle slash. It is the strongest SS rank tank.

Operation

Rote provocation/evasion and counterattack secrets to return damage.

Overall summary

With this formation, after clearing all chapters in the early stages, you will move on to the middle stages of Heidne Primrose. Role-oriented and 100% stable. The strongest party will be completed with detailed practice.