Octopath Traveler 0 details Pardis III, companions, Monster Arena, Museum

Square Enix is back with another round of details for Octopath Traveler 0, this time covering Pardis III – the tyrannical monarch plotting to seize control of Orsterra – plus companions who will stand against his ambitions alongside you, and a few of the unique and unusual facilities you can construct through Town Building.

Here’s the full rundown:

Master of All – Pardis III, Ruler of All

The absolute monarch who rules the Kingdom of Edoras, with Wealth, Power, and Fame all at his command. His insatiable greed knows no bounds, as he initiates an invasion to seize Orsterra in its entirety.

The embers of war scatter and spread across several nations, igniting countless tragedies – Can you, Ringbearer chosen, shatter the tyrannical monarch’s ambitions? The greed of the Master of All looms over the land of Orsterra-!

Companions on Your Adventure

Pius (CV: Todd Haberkorn) – Job: Cleric

• A bishop of the Order of the Sacred Flame. A distant relative of the protagonist’s mother, who showed him great kindness when he was a child. He now hopes to return the favor.
• Ultimate Technique: Scales of Justice – Lowers physical/elemental defense of all foes and raises physical/elemental attack of all allies for several turns.

Saoirse (CV: Brianna Knickerbocker) – Job: Dancer

• A traveling dancer who has unique artistic tastes. She possesses extraordinary vocal talent and seeks a partner who shares her sensibilities and can join her on stage.
• Ultimate Technique: Ruinous Aria Grants an ally the ability to exploit weaknesses regardless of weak points for several turns.

Carinda (CV: Erica Mendez) – Job: Merchant

• A merchant who grew up in a small village on the outskirts of the Riverlands. She worms her way into people’s hearts with her warmth and friendliness and uses her great business sense to ensure she never misses an opportunity to make some leaves.
• Ultimate Technique: Trick of the Trade Raises physical attack of all allies for several turns, and grants them the ability to dodge physical attacks 1 time.

Xerc (CV: Adam Korenman) – Job: Scholar

• A scholar who researches soulstones and is regarded as an eccentric within academic circles. His talented assistant is attempting to gather funds so that he can study a gargantuan soulstone.
• Ultimate Technique: Soulstone’s Might Deals Fire/Ice/Lightning/Wind/Light/Dark damage to all foes 1 time each.

Town Building

The Monster Arena

The Monster Arena can be built by progressing through your adventure. Unlock the monster “capture list” and “arena matches” to face off against your captive monsters! Complete capture requests and win matches to earn various rewards!

The Museum

Relish in the music obtained from “music scores” throughout your journey, revisit those adventurous memories through “journals,” and proudly display “treasures of legend” rumored to lie dormant in locations still undiscovered. Wishvale’s BGM is also customizable, so gather your favorite music scores and configure its tune to your liking!

Hit up the gallery below for all of the Octopath Traveler 0 coverage pertaining to Pardis III, companions, the Monster Arena, and Museum.

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Octopath Traveler 0 releases for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on December 4, 2025. Catch up on the previous information batch here.