Starting a new adventure in Digimon Story Time Stranger comes with one of the most exciting choices: picking your very first partner. At the beginning of the game, players can select from Patamon, Gomamon, or DemiDevimon. While you’ll eventually have the opportunity to recruit all three, the starter you choose can shape your early battles and progression.
Can You Get All Three Starters Later?
Yes. Unlike other monster-collecting RPGs where the starter defines your entire journey, Time Stranger allows you to obtain all three fairly early. DemiDevimon and Gomamon can both be acquired in the first hours of the game, while Patamon takes a little longer to find. Because of this, the best choice often comes down to which Digimon would be harder to recruit if skipped.
Patamon – The Long-Term Investment
Attribute: Data
Signature Skill: Air Shot (Magic Wind Damage)
Patamon might feel underwhelming at the very start. As a Data Digimon, its attribute isn’t especially strong against early-game foes, and it requires investment before it begins to shine. However, once trained, Patamon has access to some of the most versatile and powerful evolution lines in the game.
Strengths
- Evolves into powerful Vaccine and Data lines, including Angemon → Seraphimon.
- Can transition into a support role, learning Heal and buff skills.
- Potential to reach Lucemon Satan Mode, one of the strongest late-game forms.
- Access to notable DNA and Armor Digivolutions like Pegasusmon.
Weaknesses
- Slow start compared to other options.
- Requires significant training to hit peak performance.
- Limited access to Olympos XII Digimon compared to Gomamon.
Best for: Players who want a reliable mid-to-late game powerhouse that can flex between support and offense.
Gomamon – The Early-Game Powerhouse
Attribute: Vaccine
Signature Skill: Marching Fishes (Physical Water Damage)
If you’re looking for a strong start, Gomamon is your pick. Many of the first bosses in Time Stranger are Virus attribute Digimon, giving Gomamon a natural advantage as a Vaccine type. Its early survivability and straightforward power make it perfect for beginners.
Strengths
- Excellent early-game performance against Virus enemies.
- Learns Guard Field, boosting the team’s defense.
- Has Digivolution paths leading to Olympos XII Digimon like Neptunemon and Dianamon.
Weaknesses
- Power falls off later as stronger Vaccine Digimon become available.
- Lacks standout DNA or Armor Digivolutions.
- Requires careful planning to make its evolutions worthwhile.
Best for: Players who want an easy time in the opening chapters and a dependable fighter while building their team.
DemiDevimon – The Balanced Trickster
Attribute: Virus
Signature Skill: Demi Darts (Dark Damage, heals for a portion of damage dealt)
DemiDevimon strikes a balance between survivability and utility. Its healing through Demi Darts gives it unique sustainability early on, and its access to Dark attacks makes it valuable against a variety of opponents. With the right investment, DemiDevimon can branch into several versatile Digivolutions.
Strengths
- Self-healing ability via Demi Darts.
- Wide access to Dark-attribute evolutions, including Plutomon.
- Useful late-game DNA Digivolution paths like Mastemon (with Angewomon).
- Easy to recruit through Pagumon and Impmon conversions if skipped as a starter.
Weaknesses
- Doesn’t excel in any single stat early on.
- Requires both STR and INT investment depending on the chosen path.
- Easier to obtain than Patamon, reducing its long-term starter value.
Best for: Players who like versatile, disruptive Digimon that can evolve into powerful Dark-aligned lines.
So, Which Starter Should You Choose?
If you’re still undecided, here’s the breakdown:
- Pick Patamon if you want the best long-term option, capable of filling multiple roles later in the game.
- Pick Gomamon if you want a smooth start, with strong performance against early bosses.
- Pick DemiDevimon if you want a balanced, flexible fighter with healing potential.
Since all three become available fairly quickly, your starter is less about exclusivity and more about how you want your opening hours to feel. For most players, Patamon is the recommended starter because it takes the longest to obtain later and evolves into some of the game’s most rewarding forms.
Digimon Story Time Stranger rewards experimentation with its deep Digivolution system. No matter which starter you choose, you’ll eventually be able to build a diverse roster. That said, choosing wisely can set the tone for your journey: steady growth with Patamon, early dominance with Gomamon, or balanced flexibility with DemiDevimon.
So, which one will you choose as your partner for the adventure? Play Now!
