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Octopath Traveler 0 (Octopath 0)
Character Creation Guide
Octopath Traveler 0 (Octopath 0) lets players customize their protagonist character after starting a new game. Read on to learn about all the features that can be customized and whether changes can be made later on.
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Character Creation Guide
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| Motions | Voice | Learned Skill | Favorite Dish |
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You will first choose a physique for your character. This will affect their outfits and their available motions.
Most customization options are available to both physiques.
Face
Face Shape
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There are two available face shapes for each physique. They differ in the size of the eyes.
Eye Color
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There are eight available eye colors to choose from.
Hair
Hairstyles
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All eight hairstyles are available for both masculine and feminine physiques.
Hair Colors
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There are eight available hair colors to choose from.
Skin Tone
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There are six available skin tone options for your character.
Motions
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The motion will determine the pose your character will make when initiating Path Actions. You may choose from three options that are exclusive to the physique you chose.
Voice
You are given six voice options in total, with three masculine voices and three feminine voices. You may play samples of each voice before you choose.
You can choose any voice regardless of your character's physique.
Learned Skill
| Skill | Description |
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 Twin Shot Mastery |
Select a weapon and deal damage to a foe two time(s). |
 Healing Prayer Mastery |
Grant HP recovery to an ally and restore SP by 10%. |
 Weaken Foundation Mastery |
Lower Phys. Atk. and Phys. Def. of a foe for 2 turn(s). |
You may choose a skill that will help you in battle. Your character will keep this skill regardless of the Job you choose for them.
Which Learned Skill Should You Choose?
Favorite Dish
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· Max HP/Max SP +10% · Phys. Atk. +5% |
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· Max HP/Max SP +10% · Phys. Def. +5% |
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· Max HP/Max SP +10% · Crit. +5% |
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· Max HP/Max SP +10% · Accuracy +5% |
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· Max HP/Max SP +10% · Speed +5% |
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· Max HP/Max SP +10% · Elem. Def. +5% |
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· Max HP/Max SP +10% · Elem. Atk. +5% |
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· Max HP/Max SP +10% · Evasion +5% |
Once you choose a favorite dish, you will be prompted to name it. You will receive your chosen favorite dish at the start of the game.
Which Favorite Dish Should You Choose?
Belongings
| Belonging | Description |
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 Promise Charm |
Elem. Atk. +10% |
 Fighter's Wristband |
Phys. Atk. +10% |
 Sacred Flame Charm |
Phys. Def. +10% Elem. Def. +10% |
 Crested Key |
A key engraved with the crest of a dagger. |
 Letter Fragment |
A fragment of a letter. Its content cannot be deciphered. |
 Ratatouille |
Grants the following effects for 15 turns: · Elem. Def. +20% · Phys. Def. +15% · Fire/Ice/Lightning/Wind Resistance +15% |
 Nourishing Nut (M) |
Greatly increases maximum HP. |
 Embershroom Bed |
A mushroom that can be maintained to yield a harvest of mushrooms at a later date. |
The belongings you choose determine which items you start the game with. This allows you to use their benefits earlier without having to find them while playing.
You can obtain the belongings you did not choose as you play through the game. This means that you will eventually be able to receive the benefits of each item eventually.
Name
After you are done with customization, you can then set a name for your character, who will be the protagonist of the story of Octopath 0.
Can You Change Your Character's Appearance Later?
Base Features are Locked
How to Change the Protagonist's Appearance
Change Appearance via the Salon
You can only change your Protagonist's features by unlocking the Salon at the beginning of Chapter 3 of the Kindlers of Flame Story.
Do note that also need to invite an NPC that can change certain aspects of your character, like your Favorite Dish or Name, but hair can always be changed at the Salon.
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