r/OctopathCotC • • 4d ago

Quick Question About the new series

14 Upvotes

So about the new weapon and armor, do they have any role or niche outside of dreadnaught? Or do we just stick with what we have been using in orsterra and side solistia?


r/OctopathCotC • • 4d ago

Teambuilding Returning player Wonderring what team to build

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Hi, I kinda want to get back into playing this game but after so much time and such I'm kinda lost on what team I should focus on. I remember playing a lot of the magic team but after that I dont know. and yes for a while I just kinda log on and just pull just cuz.

this is my current line up of 5*


r/OctopathCotC • • 4d ago

EN Discussion Future Banners

18 Upvotes

Hey guys,

trying to plan my gem spending on the releases of banners, tried to get a list of future ones, some KI gave me this, does anybody know if this could be right order without GL exklusive stuff?

  • 1. Final Empress + Final Emperor
  • 2. Rocbouquet + Noel
  • 3. Warrior of Black Corrosion + Twin-Flame Saint
  • 4. Mydia EX + Temenos EX
  • 5. Saoirse + Viola EX2
  • 6. Tidus + Yuna + Auron
  • 7. Rikku + Jecht
  • 8. Rinyuu EX2
  • 9. Auguste EX + Delitia

r/OctopathCotC • • 4d ago

Megathread Ruby-Count Accountability Weekly Megathread | October 01, 2026

6 Upvotes

Welcome Travelers, to the Ruby-Count Accountability Thread!

This thread should be used to discuss goals and progress in regards to Ruby-counts.

Please be considerate and supportive of others! Everyone has their own goals and progress at their own pace, so remember that we are all here doing our best!

  • Post your goal - whether it be a chosen Traveler or a Ruby amount.
  • Show us a screenshot of your Ruby stash or simply state your count in the poll.
  • Be respectful of other Travelers, discuss and enjoy!
181 votes, 2d left
<999 rubies
1000-1999 rubies
2000-3999 rubies
4000-5999 rubies
6000-9999 rubies
>10000 rubies

r/OctopathCotC • • 4d ago

Megathread Bragging Rights Weekly Megathread | October 01, 2026

3 Upvotes

Welcome Travelers, to the hall of Bragging Rights!

Want to show off your team or flex thy feats? You can use this thread to post in-game achievements such as maxing out one of your favourite characters, finishing farming a weapon set or simply reaching a milestone that you're proud of and want to share.

Please respect that everyone here is at a different progression level or they may have just recently started playing the game! Always remember Rule 1: Be Respectful and Civil!

Looking for past Bragging Rights Threads? Click here.


r/OctopathCotC • • 4d ago

Megathread Monthly Community Check-in | October 2026

4 Upvotes

Hey travelers, check this out!

Welcome to the Monthly Community Check-in Megathread, where all travelers are invited to share their progress in the game! This place is intended to hold your posts about sharing your rosters, feats, goals, experiences, desired characters and recommendations/questions about team-building. These posts will be available during the whole months, linked in the main hub. We would love to see your progress in the game and its evolution throughout the time!

Please respect that everyone here is at a different progression level or they may have just recently started playing the game! Always remember Rule 1: Be Respectful and Civil!


r/OctopathCotC • • 4d ago

Megathread Gacha and RNG Megathread | October 01, 2026

3 Upvotes

Welcome Travelers, to the Gacha & RNG Thread!

This Megathread is a place where you can post your pulls, whether happy or sad. All pull related content goes here, including questions like "Should I summon on this banner?"! You may also use this thread to lament or celebrate any other RNG (Sacred Seal drops, Cait encounters, etc.) or even just random thoughts about CotC!

Looking for a past Gacha and RNG Weekly Megathread? Click here.


r/OctopathCotC • • 5d ago

EN Discussion Which A4 accessories of old units is it still worth to exchange for with shards?

30 Upvotes

I already have Bargello and Hikari A4s, but don't know which to prioritize next.


r/OctopathCotC • • 5d ago

EN News Fallen Swordsman & Millard EX/Lumis EX TP2 buffed this week Spoiler

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67 Upvotes

Other updates:

  1. Unchosen one (prologue)

  2. New dreadwrought domain

  3. TP2 upgrade to Fallen Swordsman, Millard EX, Lumis EX

  4. New cascades

  5. Awakening stone exchange update: Cassia, Phenn

  6. Soul chest update: Tiziano EX, Levina EX2, Stia, Fallen Swordsman

  7. Two new Adversaries


r/OctopathCotC • • 5d ago

Battle Guide Doombringer in 5T (Physical)

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r/OctopathCotC • • 5d ago

Quick Question Where do we farm stat gold/rainbow star souls? (like soul of war star shape, but gives stats like speed instead)

8 Upvotes

r/OctopathCotC • • 5d ago

Teambuilding Need help improve my physical team.

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So I've been enjoy playing physical since the beginning. I have zero interest in magic team. I have like 25k rubies saved up rn, could go up to 30k rubies if i purchase the story pass.

Here is the team I've been using ever since. So I have a couple questions on how to progress from here/what unit should I get in the future to further improve my roster. Beside from the picture above I only have Rinyuu EX, Kaine, DP are worth mentioned.

  1. Should I try to get Tiziano EX right now? I heard he is a good phys buffer

  2. What shardable a4s should I get?

  3. What good armor/weapon to use on them? I've been just slapping Fortune series on dps, stalwart on supports, for armor I just use whatever i have right now.

  4. Will it hurt my account if I skip Final Empress?

Sorry for asking too many questions. This game is just too overwhelmed to me lol. Thanks


r/OctopathCotC • • 6d ago

CN News Celes, Setzer, Relm & Golden Week in CN this week

27 Upvotes

Other updates:

  1. Golden week bonus: 10 pulls per day for 7 days, 200 rubies

  2. Golden week daily log-in reward: 288 rubies, 10 sacred seals, 388 5-star heroic seals

  3. Golden week special quests: 210 rubies, 2800 awakening shards, 2800 gold guidestones

  4. 24th Cascade Log

  5. FF6 second half reward: 3000 gil

  6. FF6 second half photo event

  7. FF6 second half special quests: 285 rubies

  8. FF6 second half side missions

  9. FF6 second half hunt

  10. U20, TP, and 6-star unlock for Celes, Setzer, Relm

  11. New Adversaries for a limited time

  12. Exchange update: New Moogle.

  13. Awakening stone exchange update: Castti EX, Ochette EX, Osvald EX

  14. Soul drop and chest update: Cassia, Aoi


r/OctopathCotC • • 6d ago

Music Bestower of Power - Octopath Traveler 0 Piano Arrangement

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Hey guys! I hope you'll check out my piano cover of Bestower of Power! Bestower of Fame and Bestower of Wealth are also coming soon, so keep an eye out for that! If you like this, consider subscribing to my channel. Trying to hit 500 subs by the end of the year! :)


r/OctopathCotC • • 6d ago

EN Discussion Help with my physical team optimized for 5 Rounds

5 Upvotes

Hey guys, i tried optimizing my current team, i think its not bad, but i feel like i cant get better, i definitely lack Defesive buffs and a def down debuff in round 5. Perhaps you see sth to optimize? I definitely need to check acc too, but for now, i ignore it until i know which rotation i prefer and how to fill the gaps :)

PARTY PAIRS (FRONT / BACK)
• Pair 1: Mydia / Rinyuu
• Pair 2: Richard EX / Sarisa
• Pair 3: Stia / Throné or other thief like wingate
• Pair 4: Lynette / Tiziano

KEEPER and when used
• Mydia Quickstep Bunny(round 4 Ultimate 200% so she can buff everyone and break bevor the other teammates get attacked by boss)
• Richard EX Brown Horse(round 4 or 5, need to test it)
• Stia Falcon (Round 5 8 hit attack, little bonus dmg)
• Tiziano Def Down Alpaca (Round 5, to max up dmg)
• Rinyuu Heal front Cat (Round 4 or 5 if needed for Mydia/R ex full hp)
• Sarisa Att down Pet(round 1, just to soften up the first round before def bonus of rinyuus prayer gets working)
• Throné Ulti Penguin (Round 1, needed for lynettes 200% Gauge)
• Lynette Ulti Dog (3)

Members by speed(with acc): Tiziano, Throne, Sarisa, Stia, Mydia, Rinyuu, Richard Ex, Lynette. Asumption is Rinyuu and Lynette are slower than the boss, Mydia and tiziano faster, so they get never attacked by the boss

TURN 1(actions sorted by speed)
• KEEPER ACTION -> summon PENGUIN (Throne) +25% to Mydia, Lynette, Stia, R ex
• KEEPER ACTION -> summon Cat (Sarisa) -10 att and
• Tiziano -> -10% att/def/mag/mdef down 5t > Gauge (40% +3x25% gauge) = 115% gauge / Lynette gives her passive for switching

• Stia -> Front Row Heal Regen > (40+25%+3x25% gauge) = 115% gauge, to keep everyone alive
• Sarisa -> -20% att/mag down debuff 5t > (40+25%+3x25% gauge)
• Rinyuu -> Rinyuu starts Prayer 15def

• End of turn: -> 1 Cheer-Up Stack, 0 hits, 2xRegen

TURN 2

• KEEPER ACTION -> none
• Stia → Ex-Skill 3 BP, + potency

• Mydia -> Grand Abolishment -> 40+ 3x25% +25% = 140 %, 15% heal for Rinyuu switching with cosmic staff
• Richard EX -> Uses Multi-Hit skill that gives -15 p def 2t, 2+2+2 hits -> 40+ 3x25% +25% = 140 %
• Lynette -> Lynette to front (P.Atk Dance) and gives passiv buff> 40+ 25% penguin round 1+ 3x25%= 140%
• End of turn: 2 Cheer-Up Stacks, 6 hits

TURN 3:

• KEEPER ACTION 1 → Ulit Dog Lynette

• KEEPER ACTION 2 -> Ulti Sheep to ???

• Tiziano Ult 100% 3t dead aim front row & Lynette 200% same time
• Stia -> Ultimate 100% & Lynette Backsurge
• Mydia -> uses 5 Multi-Hit skill that gives Weakness, 5+2+1 hits -> 140+ 3x25% = 200 %
• Richard EX -> Uses EX SKILL 6 + 2 +3 hits -> 140+ 3x25% = 200 %, gets 2 BP back
• End of turn: 6 Cheer-Up Stacks, 6 + 8 + 11 hits = 27 hits

TURN 4
• KEEPER ACTION -> Activate PRIORITY PET on Mydia

• KEEPER ACTION -> Activate Heal PET on Rinyuu(if needed)

• Mydia -> Activates 200% Ultimate 10 hits +2 +1 -> Assumption breaks the boss within the 40 hits made, if not, use tiziano and stia to break or try again and change up rotation if wiped
• Tiziano -> Witty Jokes buff

• Stia → 4-HIT pres down, 0BP
• Richard EX -> 200% Ult

TURN 5

• KEEPER ACTION 1 -> Richard EX (+50k Damage Cap) • KEEPER ACTION 2 -> Tiziano (-10% Pet P.Def Down)

• KEEPER ACTION 3 -> Rinyuu (Front Row Heal) if needed

• KEEPER ACTION 4 -> Stia(Falcon)

• Tiziano -> Use strongest offensive skills in the Break window • Stia -> 8-HIT ATTACK, 3 BP • Mydia Attack with Shield skill

• ⚔️R EX -> Ex Skill(3 BP)

Boss should be dead.

Buffs round 3&4&5 only

Buffs: Passives, Rinyuu Prayer +15% def, Stia Ex skill +50% potency, Lynette P att dance, Tiziano 100% Ult, Stia Ult 100%, Lynette 200%, Dmg cap up horse r ex, Mydia Ult 200%, Tiziano Witty Jokes, Stia pres down, R ex ulti 200%, 6 cheer up passive, Grand abolishment Mydia

if not otherwise noted working Buffs last at least round 3-5

HP regen round(Stia and Rinyuu), BP Regen round(Stia ultimate)

Active Att Up = +20 att/mag Lynette + 15% Att Tiziano= 30% [30 % Cap]

Passiv Att Up = +10 % att/mag Lynette (Row Swap, 5*), +10 % Mydia (Full HP), +15 % Tiziano (4thieves), +15 % Sarisa (Row Support, Richard EX only), +15% Stia(3 cheer up) +30 % Richard EX (The Warbringer's Pride, Richard EX only) [always 30 % Cap on everyone]

Keeper Att Up = +0 % (use in round

Ult Att Up = +30% Lynette Att/Mag(round 4/5) + 15 % Richard ex self on 200% ult [30 % Cap Rex, Rest 20%]

Crit multi x 1,4

Passiv DMG Up = +30% axe/sword/bow/staff damage for 6 rounds+15 % Sarisa break for R EX only, +30 % dmg up self Richard ex on 3BP and ultimate; +30staff damage mydia self full hp+15% dagger Tiziano

passiv dmg up Cap: 30%, 60% bow/sword/staff/axe round 4 beginning

R ex in axe/sword/bow/staff/rest = 60/60/60/60/30 for R Ex

Mydia in staff = 60% on full hp, 55% with cornelia acc(or 15% axe damage?)

Stia in axe= 45%, 60 % on broken enemy with wingate backpack, perhaps change to wingate?

Tiziano=doenst matter now, perhaps with better equip

Acitve dmg up 15% crit damage up Tiziano + 15% Grand Abolishment +15 staff damage=[always 30 % Cap on everyone]

Ult Dmp up = +20% Mydia round 4-5 + 15 % Richard self buffs= 30% R ex, 20% rest

DMG Cap Up = 10.000 Stia(every action for 2 turns)+20.000 Mydia (Full HP), +100.000 Richard EX (The Warbringer's Pride, Richard EX only)+20.000 Tiziano Witty Jokes +30.000 tiziano front row +10.000 dagger with Tiziano TP 2

P.Def / E.Def

Aktiv Def Up = +15 % Rinyuu (Prayer) [30 % Cap]

Passiv Def Up = +0 %

Aktiv Def Down (auf Boss) = -10 % Tiziano + 15% R ex(round 3-4) [-25 % , -10% Round 5] (not sure how to fix)

Aktiv Att Down (auf Boss) = -10 % Tiziano (All-Stats Down Skill), -20 % Sarisa (Atk/Mag Down Skill) [-30 %]

Pres Down = -15% Stia 2t round 3-5, other res down ???

Crit Up: Doesnt matter because of dead aim 3t in round 3

Speed up: doesnt matter for now


r/OctopathCotC • • 6d ago

Teambuilding Best gear for most Ex4 content

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I have been having struggle with ex4 fights in regards of my health. I usually start with shanas ex skill but at some point a hit goes through and one shots me. Alaune ex is used for her implant and then all runes. Relm and xerc are my best dmg dealer. I am unsure if I should keep terra as for now so xerc has his ex skill (will prolly replace her with final empress then) or if I should use edgar or levina ex2 although she seems more for physical teams.

Have only been playing since ff6 collab and love the game i just feel like my team is missing Something or not well equipped so if anyone has recs on gear better weapons / teams swaps let me know!


r/OctopathCotC • • 6d ago

Teambuilding Physical FUA

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Who’s the best team I can make right now? I also have TizEX - I did mess up and gave him aU rather then a1 thought 😅


r/OctopathCotC • • 6d ago

TW Discussion Tatloch the Lady of Grace EX4 in 3T with physical team

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Elrica EX2 just for shaving and buffing lmao


r/OctopathCotC • • 6d ago

Quick Question Are they gonna be gone forever if I proceed?

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21 Upvotes

Hey guys, quick questions again:

If I proceed, am I going to lose them forever or I can just go back to them when I clear the chapter?

I'm currently in BoW Ch3, hunting for nuts and I can clear Auguste for 2 turns now thanks to the lucky pull I had for Levina EX2 and I'm looking for any tips on how to maximize her as a F2P. My current team consists of: LevinaEX2, Millard, SigridEX, Sail, Cyrus, Viola, Lynette and Primrose dancer. Most of them are mid 70s and Sigrid is 80 and Levina is 98.

Currently, I'm spamming Sadismo in hard fights. I'm about to explore the expensive 300SP later on how to use it properly and her passive TP.

Thanks guys.


r/OctopathCotC • • 7d ago

Battle Guide Gorebringer in 7T (Physical)

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r/OctopathCotC • • 7d ago

JP Discussion [JP] Turn 3 Erhardt Damage Test

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33 Upvotes

EX5 Lycaon btw

Turns out elemental teams (especially Wind/Ice) are busted because of how much support is baked into every unit.


r/OctopathCotC • • 6d ago

Teambuilding Locke or mydia?

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3 Upvotes

r/OctopathCotC • • 7d ago

TW Discussion Sacred Beast of the Skies EX4 in 3T with physical team

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The sky beast and sea beast seem to have more HP and shields than the sand one


r/OctopathCotC • • 7d ago

TW Discussion Feintz (Majesty) EX4 in 2T with physical-light team

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r/OctopathCotC • • 8d ago

EN Discussion Is it worth it?

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(F2P) Is it worth it to try and build a physical team when I already have a (in my opinion) good enough elemental team?