Introduction
Octopath Traveler 2 is a popular role-playing video game that was developed and published by Square Enix. The game is a sequel to the original Octopath Traveler, which was released in 2018. In the game, players take control of a party of eight characters, each with their own unique abilities and stories. One of the key features of the game is the EX system, which allows characters to use powerful EX skills in battle.
What are EX Skills?
EX Skills are powerful abilities that can be used in battle to turn the tide of the fight. Each character in Octopath Traveler 2 has their own unique set of EX skills, which can be unlocked as they level up. EX skills are used by spending EX points, which are earned by dealing damage to enemies or by taking damage from enemies.
The Eight Characters
The eight characters in Octopath Traveler 2 each have their own unique set of EX skills:
- Primrose – Dancer
- Cyrus – Scholar
- Tressa – Merchant
- Olberic – Warrior
- Alfyn – Apothecary
- Therion – Thief
- H’aanit – Hunter
- Ophelia – Cleric
Primrose
Primrose is a dancer who can use her EX skills to boost the stats of her allies. Her four EX skills are:
- Lion Dance – Raises the physical attack of all allies
- Panther Dance – Raises the critical hit rate of all allies
- Peacock Strut – Raises the accuracy of all allies
- Serpent Dance – Raises the speed of all allies
Cyrus
Cyrus is a scholar who can use his EX skills to deal massive damage to enemies. His four EX skills are:
- Firestorm – Deals fire damage to all enemies
- Blizzard – Deals ice damage to all enemies
- Lightning Bolt – Deals lightning damage to all enemies
- Darkness – Deals dark damage to all enemies
Tressa
Tressa is a merchant who can use her EX skills to gain more money and items. Her four EX skills are:
- Purchase – Buy an item from any merchant in the game
- Donate – Give money to an NPC to gain a reward
- Hire – Hire an NPC to join your party temporarily
- Bargain – Lower the price of items at a merchant
Olberic
Olberic is a warrior who can use his EX skills to protect his allies and deal massive damage to enemies. His four EX skills are:
- Bolster Defense – Raises the physical defense of all allies
- Bolster Strength – Raises the physical attack of all allies
- Incite – Draws enemy attacks towards Olberic
- Brand’s Thunder – Deals lightning damage to a single enemy
Alfyn
Alfyn is an apothecary who can use his EX skills to heal his allies and poison his enemies. His four EX skills are:
- Rehabilitate – Cures all status ailments of one ally
- Revive – Revives an unconscious ally
- Injure – Deals physical damage and a chance to poison a single enemy
- Concoct – Mixes items to create various effects
Therion
Therion is a thief who can use his EX skills to steal items and deal massive damage to enemies. His four EX skills are:
- Steal SP – Steals SP from a single enemy
- Steal HP – Steals HP from a single enemy
- Shackle Foe – Lowers the speed of a single enemy
- Armor Corrosive – Deals physical damage and lowers the physical defense of a single enemy
H’aanit
H’aanit is a hunter who can use her EX skills to deal massive damage to enemies and capture monsters. Her four EX skills are:
- Take Aim – Deals physical damage to a single enemy with a high critical hit rate
- Rain of Arrows – Deals physical damage to all enemies
- Capture – Captures a monster to use in battle
- Summon – Summons a captured monster to fight for you
Ophelia
Ophelia is a cleric who can use her EX skills to heal her allies and deal damage to enemies. Her four EX skills are:
- Heal More – Restores more HP to a single ally than Heal
- Dazzle – Deals light damage and a chance to blind all enemies
- Aelfric’s Auspices – Restores the SP of all allies
- Holy Light – Deals light damage to all enemies
Conclusion
In conclusion, EX skills are a powerful tool in Octopath Traveler 2 that can help players turn the tide of battle. Each character has their own unique set of EX skills, making each character a valuable addition to the party. By mastering the EX system, players can become unstoppable in battle and progress through the game with ease.