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Octopath Traveler 0 (Octopath 0)
Do You Need All 8 Characters in Combat?
Ideally, you should have all 8 characters to make use of the row switching mechanics in Octopath Traveler 0 (Octopath 0). Read on to learn if you need all 8 characters, how to unlock row switch, and how to use it.
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Do You Need 8 Characters in Combat?
Take Advantage of Row Switching With 8 Characters
You should fill out your 8 party member slots to maximize on the row switch mechanics introduced in Octopath Traveler 0.
Because of the 8 character party system, you can swap characters between the front and back row, which comes with its own benefits. For instance, placing characters in the back row willl have them heal HP and SP every turn. You will also have extra characters that you can switch to the front if another party member is heavily injured, or if you want to unleash extra BP attacks.
How to Unlock Row Switch
Have 5 or More Party Members
Row switching will automatically unlock once you have at least 5 members in your party. You will be able to adjust combat positions through at Taverns by interacting with the bartender.
List of All Characters and How to Recruit Them
How to Use Row Switch
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Switch Characters During Battle
Switch characters between the front and back row during battle. Keep in mind that there needs to be someone positioned directly behind a character to swap their places. If there is no one behind a character, you will be unable to place them in the back row, even if there is someone placed in the back row of a different character.
Recover HP and SP From The Back Row
When a party member becomes too greatly injured, or can no longer perform Battle Skills, you can switch them out into the back row where they will recover HP and SP every turn.
Exploit More Enemy Weaknesses With More Characters
Having more characters means you can bring more weapons into battle. If you balance your party correctly, you can always account for every weapon type weakness.
Switch to Front For Extra BP Attacks
Party members in the back row will still accumulate Boost Points (BP) at the end of every turn. Once the front row has emptied their BP, switch them with their back row counterparts to expend their extra sets of BP, maximizing the amount of damage you can do during a single rotation.
Trophy Reward for Having 8 Characters in Combat
Octopath Battler Trophy
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 Octopath Battler |
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| Fight with eight travelers in your party for the first time. |
Having eight members in your party will unlock the Octopath Battler achievement.
Trophy Guide and Achievements List
Octopath Traveler 0 Related Guides
Beginner Tips for Octopath Traveler 0
All Octopath Traveler 0 Tips and Tricks
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