Lloyd goes second because I like to use him as a distraction. Very occasionally, I’ll throw Presea in for awhile, too.įor my main three…I pick Raine for obvious reasons: her amazing healing skills.
Sometimes, I’ll use Sheena for the last one and other times I’ll use Zelos or Kratos. My party is almost always comprised of Lloyd, Raine, Colette, and a revolving fourth member. Instead, I simply play with characters I like, reserving the best items for them. I don’t always go for the strongest characters or even equip items to characters that would benefit the most from them. To be honest with you, my party doesn’t necessarily make a lot of strategic sense. My Favorite Party Setup (And Why I Like it So Much) You can go with pretty much any kind of theme you can think of. The possibilities are kind of endless here. (I wouldn’t recommend that, though, because Raine is a must-have, whereas you could probably get by without Lloyd if you’re using Presea and Sheena.) Likewise, you could do the opposite with Lloyd, Kratos/Zelos, Regal, and Genis. You could also go for an all-women party and pick Raine, Sheena, Presea, and Colette. Considering that they’ve known each other the longest (barring Kratos and Lloyd, of course), it would make sense that they’d have a strong alliance. Lloyd, Colette, Genis, and Raine make a good childhood friend-themed party. For example, you can consider the point of the story you’re in and build a party that reflects the moment well. …when you want to be thematic.Īnother thing you can think about is theme, although this is more of a fun thing than a real strategy. She’s a bit slower, but when you consider that huge freaking ax she has to swing, I guess that makes sense. She can do some mean damage with her ax, and she’s far from defenseless. For instance, keep orange or mélange gels on hand to prevent him from running out of TP. These are things you can deal with, however, with a little planning. There are a few drawbacks to him, though: he’s squishy, it can take him a long time to cast, and he’s virtually defenseless when he runs out of TP. He learns some absolutely beefy spells, like Meteor Storm and Indignation. I’m not the biggest fan of Genis, but I think he’s worth considering, too. Sheena is a fairly good addition, because her summon spirits do insane amounts of damage, and she hits about as fast as Lloyd. You have some flexibility when it comes to who you’re going to put in the remaining two spots. He’s one of the fastest attackers in the game, so I think he’s crucial to any more attack-based build. Best Party Formations… …when you want to be defensive.Īgain, with Lloyd and Raine in your party, you’ve already got one offensive slot filled by Lloyd. That frees up casters like Raine to heal and attack in relative peace.
However, there’s another reason why I like him so much: he’s the best cannon fodder you’ll get.īecause he’s almost always in close range of enemies, they tend to focus on him. All he does is damage, but he does it fast and well. I feel like this one might be a bit controversial in some ways, but I think you need Lloyd in your party. Now let’s look at the second must-have character. Unfortunately, she can’t do much in the way of damage to enemies, but I think she more than makes up for that. She can also provide stat buffs to your characters and remove status effects that can change the tides of battle. Raine has, by far, the best healing spells in the game. I’ve said before that if you don’t have Raine in your party, you’re not playing it right, and I stand by my statement. It should come as no surprise that the first party member you always need is Raine. Rather than list all the various party formations I recommend with them in it repeatedly, I thought I’d start with a quick discussion on the vital party members. No matter which party you end up building, there are two characters that are pretty much non-negotiable. Necessary Party Member Number 2: Lloyd Irving