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Octopath Traveler 0 (Octopath 0)

Character Creation Guide

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Octopath Traveler 0 - Character Customization Guide

Octopath Traveler 0 (Octopath 0) lets players create and customize their protagonist after starting a new game. Read on to learn all customizable features and outfits, find out all other character creation options, and learn how to change your appearance later on!

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Character Creation Guide

All Customizable Features
Physique Face Hair Skin Tone
Motions Voice Learned Skill Favorite Dish
Belongings Name

Physique

Masculine Physique
Masculine Physique
Feminine Physique
Feminine Physique

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

Masculine Face 1
Masculine Face 1
Masculine Face 2
Masculine Face 2
Feminine Face 1
Feminine Face 1
Feminine Face 2
Feminine Face 2

There are two available face shapes for each physique. They differ in the size of the eyes.

Eye Color

Base Eye Colors
Black Eyes
Black
Gray Eyes
Gray
Amber Eyes
Amber
Orange Eyes
Orange
Brown Eyes
Brown
Pink Eyes
Pink
Blue Eyes
Blue
Green Eyes
Green
Unlockable Eye Colors
Red Eyes
Red
Purple Eyes
Purple

There are eight available eye colors to choose from in the beginning of the game. Two additional eye colors can be unlocked after upgrading the Salon to Level 3.

Hair

Hairstyles

Base Hairstyles
Masculine Hair 1
Masculine Hair 2
Masculine Hair 3
Masculine Hair 4
Feminine Hair 1
Feminine Hair 2
Feminine Hair 3
Feminine Hair 4
Unlockable Hairstyles
Salon Hairstyle 1
Salon Hairstyle 2

All hairstyles are available for both masculine and feminine physiques. Eight hairstyles are available from the start, while two hairstyles can be unlocked upon building the Salon.

Hair Colors

Base Hair Colors
Black Hair
Black
Gray Hair
Gray
Blonde Hair
Blonde
Orange Hair
Orange
Brown Hair
Brown
Pink Hair
Pink
Blue Hair
Blue
Green Hair
Green
Unlockable Hair Colors
Red Hair
Red
Lilac Hair
Lilac

There are eight available hair colors to choose from at the start. Two additional hair colors can be unlocked upon building the Salon.

Skin Tone

Skin Tone 1
Skin Tone 2
Skin Tone 3
Skin Tone 4
Skin Tone 5
Skin Tone 6

There are six available skin tone options for your character.

Motions

Masculine Physique Motions
Masculine Motion 1
Masculine Motion 2
Masculine Motion 3
Feminine Physique Motions
Feminine Motion 1
Feminine Motion 2
Feminine Motion 3

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

Voice Selection
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
Twin Shot MasteryTwin Shot Mastery Select a weapon and deal damage to a foe two time(s).
Healing Prayer MasteryHealing Prayer Mastery Grant HP recovery to an ally and restore SP by 10%.
Weaken Foundation MasteryWeaken 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

Dish Description
Physical Attack Dish · Max HP/Max SP +10%
· Phys. Atk. +5%
Physical Defense Dish · Max HP/Max SP +10%
· Phys. Def. +5%
Crit Dish · Max HP/Max SP +10%
· Crit. +5%
Accuracy Dish · Max HP/Max SP +10%
· Accuracy +5%
Speed Dish · Max HP/Max SP +10%
· Speed +5%
Elemental Defense Dish · Max HP/Max SP +10%
· Elem. Def. +5%
Elemental Attack Dish · Max HP/Max SP +10%
· Elem. Atk. +5%
Evasion Dish · 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
Promise Charm Promise Charm Elem. Atk. +10%
Fighter Fighter's Wristband Phys. Atk. +10%
Sacred Flame CharmSacred Flame Charm Phys. Def. +10%
Elem. Def. +10%
Crested Key Crested Key A key engraved with the crest of a dagger.
Letter Fragment Letter Fragment A fragment of a letter. Its content cannot be deciphered.
RatatouilleRatatouille Grants the following effects for 15 turns:
· Elem. Def. +20%
· Phys. Def. +15%
· Fire/Ice/Lightning/Wind Resistance +15%
Nourishing Nut (M)Nourishing Nut (M) Greatly increases maximum HP.
Embershroom BedEmbershroom 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.

Best Belongings

Name

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.

How to Change the Protagonist's Appearance

Change Appearance via the Salon

Octopath Traveler 0 - Character Change Appearance

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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