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Octopath Traveler: How to Change Characters and Party

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How to Change Characters and Party in Octopath Traveler

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The right tool for the right job – it’s one of the oldest adages in the book, and it is just as true in RPGs as it is for anything else in life. Depending on the weaknesses and resistances of the enemies that lurk ahead, you may want to adjust the party members you go into battle with in Octopath Traveler. Here’s how to change characters and your party in Octopath Traveler.

Here are the basic steps to  get you started, and we’ll go into more detail in a bit:

  • Go to the tavern in any major town.
  • Talk to the Tavern Keeper NPC.
  • From the menu, you can pick and choose the characters you want for your party.

In order to change the characters and party composition in Octopath Traveler, you will have to enter the tavern in whatever town you are visiting at the time. Speak with the Tavern Keeper, and he will present to you the Change Party option. From here, you can adjust your party accordingly in Octopath Traveler. Make sure to have a healer or two on hand, unless you fancy a full party wipe! It is always advisable to maintain a balanced party that cover each other’s weaknesses.

Depending on which part of Octopath Traveler you are at, you may find yourself unable to change party members at the present time. Progress a little further, and the option to adjust the party will become available to you.

Do note that your main character is permanently locked into your party until you complete their story fully. This means that you can’t remove them, and will have to complete all four of their chapters before they become unlocked. Once you’ve completed their story, you’ll be able to treat them like any other party member and swap them around as you’d like.

And that’s all you need to know about how to change characters and your party in Octopath Traveler.

For all of the tips, tricks and riddles you could ever hope to have solved, make sure to head on over to our extensive Octopath Traveler wiki. There, you will find up-to-date information on a wide range of matters, ranging from the basics, all the way up to the more advanced tactics and techniques.

Twinfinite is your destination for all things gaming! Whatever party composition you go with, make sure to keep us close. We have mad healz, high crit chance, and most of us have been banned from staying at the tavern anyway. So don’t forget to read our Octopath Traveler review, and as always, check out our wiki for more tips, tricks, and information on the game.

TLDR;

Question: How do you change characters and party in Octopath Traveler?

Answer: Go to the tavern in any town in the game, talk to the Tavern Keeper NPC, and then pick and choose the characters you want for your party.


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