As Octopath Traveler 2 follows in the footsteps of its predecessor by allowing players to choose between eight different main characters, some players will find themselves questioning which character functions as the best starting point. With players free to choose one of the eight at the start, and recruit the rest as they travel, there's no danger of missing out on any of their stories – but with each character differing in gameplay and storytelling styles, choosing the best starting character in Octopath Traveler 2 is important.

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