Below are the list of characters that you should concentrate on leveling first.
| Chapter 1 | |
| Character | Reason |
 Cloud |
– Skill Attacks BRV twice before dealing HP Damage, making him 1 of the best damage dealer – Chance to Paralyze Enemy – He’s Cloud! |
 Warrior of Light |
– Tank – Able to Taunt |
 Vivi |
– High Magic Damage – Very effective against Monsters with high Physical Def (Slime) |
 Y’shtola |
– Restore BRV for Party members (other than herself) – Skill = Def Down + Delay Turn |
 Rem |
– Healer |
 Tifa |
– High Max BRV – The Devs mentioned that she’s useful for the upcoming Squall Event |
| Chapter 2 | |
| Character | Reason |
 Vaan |
– Skill Increases ATK and deals HP ATK at the same time |
 Yda |
– Can deal BRV and HP Damage at the same time – Self Damage Buff |
| Chapter 3 | |
| Character | Reason |
 Yuna |
– She can cleanse Debuff (AOE with Weapon). Very good against debuff Bosses such as Malboro |
| Chapter 4 | |
| Character | Reason |
 Yang |
– High BRV and HP Attacks (fast turnover) – AOE |
 Penelo |
– Able to buff the speed of party members (by reducing her own) |
| Chapter 5 | |
| Character | Reason |
 Firion |
– BRV and HP ATK Combo – Self-recovery |
 Steiner |
– BRV and HP ATK Combo – Attack Power Down – High Damage against Human type |
