Best Party Build for Each Story Chapter

Welcome to our guide for the best party for every chapter in Bravely Default 2 for the Nintendo Switch. Check here to learn which Jobs will make each section of your adventure easier in the land of Excillent!

Party Member Mechanics

There Are No Stat Differences Between the Characters

It should be known that there doesn't seem to be any apparent differences when it comes to each character's stats. This allows you to rest assured that you can assign any class to any member without any drawbacks.

Beastmaster Is One of the Strongest Jobs

Beastmaster's capture mechanic allows it to become a force to be reckoned with as time passes and as you collect more creatures. The more captures you have, the more variety this Job will have in its arsenal of skills.

Beastmaster Monster Guide

Best Prologue Party and Jobs Pairings

Maximize Freelancer During the Prologue

Prologue Recommended Party
	Main Job	Sub Job
Attacker	Freelancer	Any
Attacker	Freelancer	Any
Attacker	Freelancer	Any
Attacker	Freelancer	Any
Notable Abilities
Unlock JP Up by Level 9, and JP Up and Up by Level 12 to efficiently farm Job Points later on. Body Slam which is learned at Level 11 is a powerful offensive ability.

By farming Exp for the Freelancer Job, you can work towards unlocking two very useful abilities: JP Up and JP Up and Up. These abilities add a multiplier to JP gained from battles.

With Sloan accompanying your party for most of the prologue, it is an easy chance to grind up levels as he will be there to help your team out with difficult battles.

Job Points Guide: How to Farm JP Quickly

Best Chapter 1 Party and Jobs Pairings

First Half of Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Recommended Party - First Half
	Main Job	Sub Job
Attacker	Vanguard	Freelancer
Attacker	Black Mage	Freelancer
Healer	White Mage	Freelancer
Support	Monk	Freelancer
Notable Abilities
Black Mage has access to Poison which serves as reliable consistent damage against higher HP bosses. The White Mage's restorative abilities have great synergy to empower the Vanguard and Monk.

Now that a few more classes have been made available, we recommend this loadout as an all-around solid team.

Second Half of Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Recommended Party - Second Half
	Main Job	Sub Job
Attacker	Beastmaster	Freelancer
Attacker	Beastmaster	Freelancer
Healer	White Mage	Black Mage
Support	Bard	Black Mage
Notable Abilities
Beastmaster can utilize Capture and Off the Leash to take the enemy monsters to fight for your side. Beastmasters with Spears can take advantage of hitting first with the Spearhead ability. The Bard is an all around great support with defensive abilities such as Don't Let 'Em Get to You and Don't Let 'Em Trick You, but can also use boost offenses with Hurts So Bad and Work Your Magic. Access to the Black Mage's Poison is still useful against high HP bosses.

Taking the opponent's monsters to fight for your side is an unparalleled source of damage in the earlier chapters. This, partnered with utility offered by the Bard class can help against difficult boss battles.

Best Chapter 2 Party and Job Pairings

First Half of Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Recommended Party - First Half
	Main Job	Sub Job
Attacker	Monk	Thief
Attacker	Beastmaster	Berserk
Healer	White Mage	Freelancer
Support	Bard	Black Mage
Notable Abilities
Thief's Godspeed Strike is a strong ability to have. The Monk can be strong against bosses that disable weapon use. Berserk's access to spread moves can deal with many waves of enemies. Use the Bard's utility to buff the team.

After receiving Thief from the end of Chapter 1, we recommend equipping it right away. Godspeed Strike is a high-damage ability that can deal large amounts of single-target damage. Berserk's access to Crescent Moon and Level Slash is extremely useful for clearing out multiple enemies.

Second Half of Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Recommended Party - Second Half
	Main Job	Sub Job
Attacker	Monk	Thief
Attacker	Monk	Thief
Healer	White Mage	Red Mage
Tank	Bard	Red Mage
Notable Abilities
Thief's Godspeed Strike is a strong ability to have. The White Mage's recovery works well with the Red Mage's abilities. The Monk can be strong against bosses that disable weapon use. Use the Bard's utility to buff the team.

The recovery provided by the Red Mage's Healara and Healaga is phenomenal during Chapter 2. Combined with the healing prowess of a White Mage, it rounds out the Healer role very well.

Best Chapter 3 Party and Job Pairings

First Half of Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Recommended Party - First Half
	Main Job	Sub Job
Attacker	Thief	Monk
Attacker	Thief	Monk
Healer	White Mage	Red Mage
Tank	Shield Master	Vanguard
Notable Abilities
Thief's Godspeed Strike is a strong ability to have. The White Mage's recovery works well with the Red Mage's abilities. Shield Master's ability to protect allies is really useful.

Starting with Chapter 3, enemies will start to hurt more and more. Having a tank in the form of your Shield Master is highly recommended. Devote this role to protecting your damage dealing allies.

Second Half of Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Recommended Party - Second Half
	Main Job	Sub Job
Attacker	Dragoon	Thief
Attacker	Dragoon	Thief
Healer	White Mage	Spirit Master
Tank	Shield Master	Vanguard
Notable Abilities
Dragoon and Thief have great offensive synergy. The White Mage's recovery works well with the Spirit Master's abilities. Shield Master's ability to protect allies is really useful.

If you get the Dragoon Job at the beginning of Chapter 3, we recommend using it in tandem with the Thief's abilities. Dragoons have naturally high attack and speed which can work in the favor of Thieves. This allows Godspeed Strike to deal even more damage.

When Spirit Master is unlocked, we recommend pairing it with the White Mage. It's abilities at Level 4 and Level 6 help maintain the team's overall health. At Level 7, you can also regenerate MP which makes heavy spell use less of an issue.

Best Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 Party and Job Pairings

First Half of Chapter 4

Chapter 4 Recommended Party - First Half
	Main Job	Sub Job
Attacker	Vanguard or Dragoon	Thief
Attacker	Vanguard or Dragoon	Thief
Healer	White Mage	Spirit Master
Tank	Shield Master	Vanguard
Notable Abilities
Vanguard's Neo-Cross Slash has tremendous firepower. The White Mage can apply the Spirit Master's recovery to the entire team. Shield Master's ability to protect allies is very useful.

Vanguard's Specialty Attention Seeker gives it a boost to its Physical Attack and Crit Chance based on the user's chance of being targeted. This allows you to gain an overwhelming amount of physical power compared to other Jobs.

Second Half of Chapter 4 and Chapter 5

Chapter 4 Recommended Party - Second Half
	Main Job	Sub Job
Attacker	Phantom	Thief
Attacker	Phantom	Thief
Healer	White Mage	Spirit Master
Tank	Shield Master	Vanguard
Notable Abilities
Phantom and Thief lets you reach 9999 damage. The White Mage can apply the Spirit Master's recovery to the entire team. Shield Master's ability to protect allies is really useful.

After getting the Phantom Job at Savalon Royal Palace, we recommend using it as your primary Job for your attackers. Partnered with Thief, this allows you to deal destructive amounts of damage with Godspeed Strike in tandem with the buffs from Become Lightning.

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