Basch
Basch is a disgraced knight of Dalmasca, framed for regicide, who joins the party to clear his name and protect the kingdom. He is the steadfast soldier of the group.
Basch has the highest HP in the party and is tied for the highest Strength, making him the natural front-line tank and physical attacker, though his MP, Vitality, and Speed are the lowest in the group. The table below shows the full picture.
Stats
The table below ranks all six party members in each stat at Level 99 in The Zodiac Age. A ranking of 1 is the highest in the party for that stat, and characters with the same value share a ranking.
| Character Stat |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| MP | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Strength | 1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Magick Power | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Vitality | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Speed | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
The gaps between each character’s stats are very small, and most stats can be raised to the maximum values with equipment and the License Board. Check out the Best Party section for a more detailed analysis of character stats.
Recommended Jobs
Basch’s HP and Strength make him a born front-line fighter.
- Knight plus Monk for a durable greatsword tank who can also heal.
- Knight plus Bushi for heavy sword-and-katana damage.
Check out the Jobs and License Board sections for the full breakdown of each class.