In all cases, the first action is a 'Noble' Path Action: the ability's effectiveness dependent by the character's level or amount of in-game currency.

However, players can unlock the ability to assign a different character's class as a 'subjob,' which can be changed at any time but can only be assigned to one character at a time.Įach player character has a unique 'Path Action' command that can be used when interacting with NPCs: The Warrior Olberic and the Hunter H'aanit can challenge characters the Apothecary Alfyn and the Scholar Cyrus can inquire about certain bits of information that can be used for completion of quests or in the form of hidden items the Merchant Tressa and the Thief Therion can acquire items directly from NPCs, one via commerce and the other via pickpocketing and the Cleric Ophilia and the Dancer Primrose can guide NPCs and use them as guest summons. Characters not chosen as the protagonist may be recruited at their starting locations.Įach character is paired with a distinct character class ('job'). Once a protagonist character is chosen, they cannot be removed from the active party until their story arc, which consists of four chapters, is concluded. Players start the game by choosing a protagonist from one of eight adventurers, each of whom begins their journey in different parts of the world. Octopath Traveler features a graphical aesthetic known as 'HD-2D', defined by the developers as combining retro Super NES-style character sprites and textures with polygonal environments and high-definition effects. Octopath Traveler features an aesthetic termed 'HD-2D' by the developers.

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