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Octopath Traveler 0 (Octopath 0)

Solon Character Profile and How to Recruit

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Solon is a Playable character in Octopath Traveler 0. See the guide below to learn more about Solon's Job, how to recruit them, profile, and a list of the Skills they can learn.

List of Contents

How to Recruit Solon

Chapter Unlock Bestower of All Ch. 5: The Gate of Finis
Unlock Condition Joins during Bestower of All Ch. 5.
Location Castle Edoras

Joins During Bestower of All Chapter 5

Castle Edoras Gate
After completing Bestower of All Chapter 4, begin Chapter 5: The Gate of Finis. Travel to Hell: Castle Edoras Gate.

How to Unlock Bestower of All Chapter 5: The Gate of Finis

Bestower of All Bestower of All
Prologue The Black Flame
Ch. 1 Between Life and Death
Ch. 2 Hill of the Dead
Ch. 3 Castle of the Hollow Queen
Ch. 4 A Nation Frozen in Time
Ch. 5 The Gate of Finis
Ch. 6 Precipice of Loss
Ch. 7 Sazantos
Ch. 8 At Journey's End

Recruit Solon

Solon Eltrix Recruitment
Upon reaching the castle gate, Solon will automatically join your party along with Eltrix.

Solon Character Profile

Job, Weapons, and Influence

King Solon
Solon
Job
Wise King Wise King
Weapons
Tomes Tomes
Swords Swords
Origin Champions of the Continent
Influence
WealthWealth
Voice Actor JP: Itaru Yamamoto
EN: Keith Silverstein

The king of Altinia, known for his abundant wisdom. He has a playful side, too, and likes to travel around disguised as a merchant. His favorite food is lamb bourguignon.

Tier Ranking

Rating Explanation
B Tier
Good 		Solon offers solid debuffs and can uncover weaknesses with his ultimate.
He also has a chance to stay alive infinitely with Narrow Escape.

Best Characters Tier List

Solon Weapons

Solon is a Wise King by default. This means that he can only use weapons related to the job, which are tomes and swords.

List of All Weapons

Tomes

Weapon Phys Atk Other Stats
Philosophy Tome Philosophy Tome +1 Elem Atk: +8
Spd: +1
Ancient Grimoire Ancient Grimoire +3 Elem Atk: +23
Spd: +18
Alchemy Tome Alchemy Tome +6 Elem Atk: +28
Spd: +22
Secrets of Sleep: Volume 1 Secrets of Sleep: Volume 1 +10 Elem Atk: +40
Extra Effect: Small chance to put target to sleep.
Spirit Tome Spirit Tome +20 Elem Atk: +55
Extra Effect: Small chance to reduce target's Elem. Def.
History of Osterra History of Osterra +25 Elem Atk: +65
Tale of the Princess and the Knight Tale of the Princess and the Knight +42 Elem Atk: +80
Extra Effect: Small chance to reduce target's Speed.
Necronomicon Necronomicon +46 Elem Atk: +86
Extra Effect: Small chance to put target to sleep.
Secrets of Sleep: Volume 2 Secrets of Sleep: Volume 2 +56 Elem Atk: +116
Extra Effect: Small chance to put target to sleep.
Elemental Grimoire Elemental Grimoire +72 Elem Atk: +128
Extra Effect: Small chance to raise own Elem. Atk.
Aelfric Aelfric's Scriptures +80 Elem Atk: +195
Extra Effect: Small chance to reduce target's Elem. Def.
Rune Grimoire Rune Grimoire +82 Elem Atk: +200
Extra Effect: Small chance to raise own Elem. Atk.
Studies of Anatomy Studies of Anatomy +85 Elem Atk: +203
Extra Effect: Small chance to reduce target's Speed.
Advanced Tactical Tome Advanced Tactical Tome +86 Elem Atk: +184
Eva: +62
Book of Eastern Medicine Book of Eastern Medicine +98 Elem Atk: +240
Spd: +83
Spellbound Tome Spellbound Tome +120 Elem Atk: +311
Extra Effect: Small chance to paralyze target.
Steelbound Tome Steelbound Tome +124 Elem Atk: +102
Crit: +62
Limbus Grimoire Limbus Grimoire +126 Elem Atk: +260
Extra Effect: Lose SP equal to 3% of own max SP every turn.
Forbidden Tome Forbidden Tome +130 Elem Atk: +390
Extra Effect: Small chance to raise target's Elem. Atk.
Introduction to Martial Arts Introduction to Martial Arts +135 Elem Atk: +98
Intermediate Tactical Tome Intermediate Tactical Tome +157 Elem Atk: +120
Eva: +50
Tome of Heaven and Earth Tome of Heaven and Earth +160 Elem Atk: +330
Extra Effect: Raise potency of lightning/wind-based attacks.
Solaris Tome Solaris Tome +186 Elem Atk: +400
Extra Effect: Reduce SP cost by 25%.
Battle-Worn Tome Battle-Worn Tome +198 Elem Atk: +418
Extra Effect: Raise potentcy of all elemental attacks.
Introduction to Foreign Martial Arts Introduction to Foreign Martial Arts +252 Elem Atk: +128
Crit: +98

List of All Tomes

Swords

Weapon Phys Atk Other Stats
Sword of the Watch Sword of the Watch +10
Iron Sword Iron Sword +22 Spd: +18
Broadsword Broadsword +28 Acc: +20
Feather Sabre Feather Sabre +34 Acc: +40
Extra Effect: Small chance to put target to sleep.
Iron Blade Iron Blade +43 Acc: -18
Silver Sword Silver Sword +52 Spd: +30
Greatsword Greatsword +65 Spd: +4
Magic Eater Magic Eater +68 Eva: +17
Falcon Sword Falcon Sword +80 Spd: +60
Long Sword Long Sword +80 Spd: +2
Heavy Blade Heavy Blade +85 Spd: +30
Scorpion Blade Scorpion Blade +108 Crit: +50
Warrior Warrior's Sword +117 Acc: +35
Extra Effect: Small chance to paralyze target.
Reaper Reaper's Blade +119 Acc: +34
Extra Effect: Small chance to instantly kill target.
Refined Sword Refined Sword +132 Spd: +80
Knight Knight's Sword +140 Spd: +88
Divine Blade Divine Blade +152 Crit: +84
Enchanted Edge Enchanted Edge +176 Elem Atk: +140
Angel Sabre Angel Sabre +185 Acc: +80
Great Blade Great Blade +205 Acc: -60
Deathly Blade Deathly Blade +219 Crit: +98
Extra Effect: Small chance to instantly kill target.
Trinity Sword Trinity Sword +222 Crit: +100
Limbus Sword Limbus Sword +234 Spd: +96
Enchanted Sword Enchanted Sword +240 Elem Atk: +220
Crit: +40
Dragon Sabre Dragon Sabre +273 Crit: +110
Evil Slayer Evil Slayer +305 Acc: +52
Crit: +52
Forbidden Blade Forbidden Blade +310 Spd: +120
Extra Effect: Small chance to raise target's Phys. Atk.
Giant Giant's Blade +323 Acc: -65
Divine Splendor Divine Splendor +345 Spd: +110
Demon Blade Fisteralda Demon Blade Fisteralda +360 Elem Atk: +360
Extra Effect: When in the front row, lose SP equal to 5% of own max. SP every turn.
Storm Blade Storm Blade +380 Phys Def: +120
Extra Effect: Deal 1 additional attack.
Sacred Blade Fisteralda Sacred Blade Fisteralda +390 Elem Atk: +390
Extra Effect: Restore 1 BP every turn.
Battle-Tested Blade Battle-Tested Blade +400 Crit: +150
Extra Effect: Raise potency of physical attacks.

List of All Swords

Solon List of Skills

List of Battle Skills

Skill SP Effect
Cross Strike IconCross Strike 12 Deal sword damage to a foe.
Fireball IconFireball 12 Deal fire damage to all foes.
Lower Defenses IconLower Defenses 6 Lower Phys. Def./Elem. Def. of a foe for 2 turn(s).
Analyze All IconAnalyze All 10 Discover 1 weak point(s). of all foes.
Vacuum Slice IconVacuum Slice 30 Deal great sword damage to a foe.
Gospel of Debilitation IconGospel of Debilitation Lower Phys. Def. of all foes for 2 turn(s). Song Skill
Fire Storm IconFire Storm 33 Deal fire damage to all foes 2 time(s).

List of All Battle Skills

List of Support Skills

Skill Effect
Narrow Escape IconNarrow Escape 10% chance to survive an otherwise lethal attack with 1 HP remaining.
Of Equal Might IconOf Equal Might Equalize Phys. Atk. and Elem. Atk. of the equipped character to whichever value is higher.
Elem. Atk. +50 IconElem. Atk. +50 Raise the equipped character's Elem. Atk. by 50.
Elem. Def. +50 IconElem. Def. +50 Raise the equipped character's Elem. Def. by 50.

List of All Support Skills

Ultimate Technique

Skill Effect
Hawk of Orsterra IconHawk of Orsterra Discover weak points of all foes, and raise weak point damage for 2 turn(s).
Lv. 2: Extend duration by 1 turn.
Lv. 3: Further extend duration by 1 turn.

List of All Ultimate Techniques

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CarindaCarinda PiusPius SaoirseSaoirse
XercXerc DelitiaDelitia EsperreEsperre
GoodwinGoodwin ReimeReime HeidneHeidne
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Introduced in Champions of the Continent
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SolonSolon EltrixEltrix RondoRondo
IslaIsla SazantosSazantos ElricaElrica
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