Octopath Traveler 0 Class Guide – All Jobs, Skills, and Protagonist Roles

Octopath Traveler 0 may step away from the eight-character narrative format of earlier titles, but it retains one of the strongest identity systems in the series — its job classes. Instead of selecting a single protagonist and living with that choice forever, players gradually unlock all eight available jobs and freely reassign them to the main character.

Each job introduces unique combat tools, weapons, and team roles, so understanding what every class does early will help you build a party that thrives throughout Orsterra. This guide gives you a complete breakdown of every protagonist-eligible job with integrated reference tables for fast comparison and decision-making.

How Jobs Work in Octopath Traveler 0

You choose your first class after the prologue — no second job until its skill tree is finished using JP gained through battles. Only the protagonist can change jobs, meaning they will naturally become your most flexible party asset.

See also: Octopath Traveler 0 Mastery Guide – All Skill Mastery Locations

Unlocking all job skills lets you master them, turning key abilities into transferable Masteries. These can later be equipped by other allies (when compatible with their weapon type), giving this game long-term progression depth beyond a single class lane.

Octopath Traveler 0 Job Overview – All Playable Classes

A quick look at every job before we break them down individually:

Job	Role	Weapons	Strength Type
Warrior	Physical frontline attacker	Sword / Polearm	Raw damage, defense breaking
Hunter	Multi-hit breaker + range	Bow / Axe	Shield shredding, critical setups
Thief	Speed + steal utility	Dagger / Sword	HP/SP drain, crit burst
Apothecary	Healing + revive	Axe / Tome	Sustain & status protection
Cleric	Light healer/mage hybrid	Staff / Fan	AoE heals + light damage
Dancer	Buffer + agility support	Fan / Dagger	Group buffs + Ice magic
Scholar	Elemental damage dealer	Staff / Tome	Fire/Light/Wind AoE nukes
Merchant	Economy & BP battery	Polearm / Bow	SP regen, JP farming, money

What Every Class Offers and When to Use It

Below each job section you will find two structured tables:

1. Battle Skills (SP costs + effects)
2. Support Skills (passives that alter playstyle)

Warrior – The Pure Frontline Powerhouse

The Warrior is ideal for players who want immediate offensive output. Sword and polearm skills let you control the battlefield through direct hits, defense reduction, and counter-engagement for bosses with repeat swings. When powered through Abide, Warriors hit some of the highest physical numbers in early and mid-game.

Warrior Battle Skills

Skill	SP Cost	Description
Cross Strike	12	Sword damage to one enemy.
Abide	6	Boost self physical attack (3 turns).
Spearhead	9	Polearm hit + act sooner next turn.
Helmcleaver	8	Sword hit + reduce enemy physical defense.
Counter Posture	36	Counter incoming physical attacks (2 turns).
Assault	34	Polearm AoE, stronger from back row.
Upending Strike	35	Heavy sword damage twice.

Warrior Support Skills

Support Skill	Effect
Peak Performance	Bonus damage at full HP.
Phys. Atk +50	Increase attack power greatly.
Phys. Def +50	Boost durability.
Defiant Spirit	+1 BP gain while debuffed.

Hunter – Hit Many Times, Break Shields Fast

The Hunter specializes in breaking multiple shields quickly with random-hit skills like Rain of Arrows. Bow users deal consistent ranged DPS, while axes add a secondary strike profile. Sniper (support skill) is a defining mechanic — when positioned in the back row, you gain a bonus end-of-turn strike, granting free damage every round.

Hunter Battle Skills

Skill	SP	Description
Stray Arrows	14	Bow attacks random foes x2.
Boomerang Toss	14	Axe strikes random foes x2.
Trade Tempest	15	Wind damage AoE.
Ensnare	9	Target acts last (2 turns).
First Shot	30	Bow hit + guaranteed crit next attack.
Rain of Arrows	12	5–8 bow hits, amazing for breaking.
Two-Tiered Shot	30	Bow x2 → move back row → end-turn bow x2.

Hunter Support Skills

Support Skill	Effect
Extra Experience	Bonus EXP (non-stackable).
Invigorating Break	Recover HP when breaking foes.
Crit +50	Massive crit boost.
Sniper	Automatic bonus shot in back row.

Thief – Speed, Sustain, and Steals

The Thief shines through survival and utility. Steal enables item acquisition early, while HP Thief/SP Thief allow sustain without consumables — valuable for low-item progression runs. Dark damage skills add coverage against magic-weak enemies, while high evasion makes Thieves notoriously hard to hit.

Thief Battle Skills

Skill	SP	Description
Steal	3	Take an item from enemy.
HP Thief	9	Dagger x2, heal portion of damage.
Shadow Bind	8	Dark hit + speed down.
Level Slash	14	Sword AoE hit.
SP Thief	9	Dagger x2, absorb SP.
Master of Shadows	8	Dark damage x2.
Tri-Edge	27	Dagger triple strike.

Thief Support Skills

Support Skill	Effect
Extended Enfeeblement	Debuffs last +1 turn.
Evasion +50	High dodge chance.
Speed +50	Faster turn priority.
Entrap	50% chance to inflict debuff on hit taken.

Apothecary – Reliable Healing and Revival

If survivability is important to you, Apothecary is the most impactful early pick. Access to Vivify (revive) sets them apart from Cleric and Dancer. They also provide total status immunity windows and regen-wide healing, enabling safe run stability for long dungeons.

Apothecary Battle Skills

Skill	SP	Description
First Aid	6	Targeted heal.
Amputation	12	Axe hit.
Enshroud	9	Chance to blind target.
Rehabilitate	15	Status immunity (2 turns).
Vivify	24	Revive an ally.
Heal All	15	Front/back row regen (3 turns).
Cross Cleave	30	High-power axe strike.

Apothecary Support Skills

Support Skill	Effect
Resist Ailments	Higher resistance to conditions.
Max SP +50	Expanded casting pool.
Max HP +500	Massive health boost.
Inspiriting Break	Restore SP on enemy shield break.

Cleric – Light Magic + Group Survival

A Cleric blends healing with Light elemental offense. Light of Judgement hits hard, while Celestial Veil returns SP based on damage taken — excellent for tank-heavy front rows. Wondrous Veil also acts as a one-time party safetynet, similar to auto-revive mechanics.

Cleric Battle Skills

Skill	SP	Description
Heal Wounds	12	Heal front/back row.
Holy Light	11	Light hit to one.
Brain Bash	18	Weapon-based hit.
Sacred Flame’s Protection	16	Small chance to negate attacks.
Light of Judgement	22	Big Light nuke.
Celestial Veil	8	SP recovery barrier (2 turns).
Wondrous Veil	30	Ally auto-resurrect once.

Cleric Support Skills

Support Skill	Effect
HP Recovery Up	Higher healing output.
Elem Def +50	Magic resistance increase.
Max SP +50	Bigger cast pool.
Encore	Self-revive once.

Dancer – Buff Engine + Elemental Support

Buff-focused teams flourish with a Dancer. Physical and elemental stat enhancement skills ramp entire parties over time, while Frosty Refrain adds Ice damage for elemental variety. Boost-Start making your first BP free lets you open fights explosively.

Dancer Battle Skills

Skill	SP	Description
Lion Dance	6	Boost ally physical attack.
Wild Strike	14	Fan strike x2 random.
Coney Caper	6	Boost evasion.
Frosty Refrain	11	Ice magic hit.
Peacock Strut	6	Boost elemental attack.
Porcupine Stomp	6	Boost elemental defense.
Triple Arc	27	Three fan hits.

Dancer Support Skills

Support Skill	Effect
The Show Goes On	Buffs last longer.
Extra JP	More JP per fight.
Speed +50	Faster acting.
Boost-Start	Begin with +1 BP.

Scholar – Elemental AoE Control

The Scholar is the strongest choice if clearing battles quickly is priority. Access to Fire, Wind and Light multi-target spells — including double-strike variants — makes them unmatched in wave control. Analyze auto-exposes weaknesses early, reducing trial fights.

Scholar Battle Skills

Skill	SP	Description
Analyze	1	Reveal HP + weakness.
Fireball	12	Fire AoE.
Tornado	12	Wind AoE.
Luminescence	14	Light AoE.
Fire Storm	33	Fire AoE x2.
Maelstrom	33	Wind AoE x2.
Blinding Light	33	Light AoE x2.

Scholar Support Skills

Support	Effect
Study Foe	Auto weakness reveal.
Elem Atk +50	Higher spell output.
Lasting Memory	Buffs persist even KO’d.
Mystic Breath	Auto buff when back-row.

Merchant – The Infinite Sustain Engine

A powerful long-term pick, the Merchant sustains SP, recovers HP without cost, steals Leaves, and generates JP using Arrow of Fortune. In long dungeons they often replace items entirely — your Mage will never run dry again.

Merchant Battle Skills

Skill	Cost	Description
Deadly Thrust	—	Crit-prone polearm stab.
Rest	0	Full HP/SP + status recovery.
Mystic Shot	18	Bow AoE + party SP recovery based on damage.
Collect	3	Steal Leaves.
Piercing Thrust	30	Critical polearm burst.
Arrow of Fortune	35	Huge bow hit + JP gain.
Donate BP	5	Give 1 BP to ally.

Merchant Support Skills

Support Skill	Effect
Extra Leaves	Earn more money.
Phys Def +50	Bulkier frontline.
Elem Def +50	Magic tanking benefit.
Borrow BP	Borrow BP; both lose recovery next turn.

Choosing Your First Class – Which Fits You?

Pick based on playstyle, not damage alone. If you want:

Preferred Style	Recommended Job
Big weapon damage	Warrior
Fast wave clearing	Scholar
SP sustain + team economy	Merchant
Crit + abilities that steal resources	Thief
Revive and long survival	Apothecary
Group buffs scaling into late-game	Dancer
Multi-hit shield break	Hunter
Balanced heals + Light coverage	Cleric

Eventually, you will unlock them all — but your first job determines how you survive the early curve. As JP accumulates and Masteries unlock, experiment, swap, and sculpt your protagonist into the most flexible fighter in Orsterra. Play Now!

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