- "I'm focusin' on my trainin'. My future in the arena depends on it." —In Stonegard Valleys
Archibold the Crusher is a character in Octopath Traveler. He appears as Olberic's competitor in the semifinals of the tournament at Victors Hollow.
After Olberic's Chapter 4 has been completed, Archibold relocates to Stonegard Valleys.
Story[]
Archibold is well-known for being a tournament champion with a winning streak of four. He fights to honor the memory of his father, who was killed before winning his fifth match in a row. However, he loses to Olberic.
Battle[]
Archibold will begin battle with 2 of his weaknesses locked behind 2 Disguised Duelists. Both Disguised Duelists must be defeated in order to target them.
- Archibold assumes a defensive position...: Used at the start of the battle. The following effects occur:
- Sets Archibold's weaknesses to the following:
. - Gives Archibold an extra priority action for the first turn only, where he will use You're no match for me! as his first action.
- Sets Archibold's weaknesses to the following:
- Archibold left himself open to attacks...: Used once both Disguised Duelists have been defeated. All sealed weaknesses become unlocked.
- Attack: Physical attack, single target.
- Overhead Bash: Physical attack, targets entire party.
- Whirling Blow: Physical attack, targets entire party.
- You're no match for me! // Archibold raises his axe...: Archibold enters boost mode for 1 turn. Uses Champion's Cleave if not broken before Archibold's next turn. Archibold will use it once as his very first action and throughout the battle.
- Champion's Cleave: Physical attack, targets entire party. Inflicts Decreased Physical Attack to entire party for 2 turns.
- Champion's Cleave: Physical attack, targets entire party. Inflicts
Quotes[]
- "You're no match for me!" —Before using Champion's Cleave
- "I will go with you." —When Guided
- "This, too, aids my trainin'." —When Allured
- "I would gladly come with you again." —Parting Ways
- "Next time, victory will be mine!" —When Challenged
- "So you plan to challenge me?" —When Provoked
- "Your foolhardy tricks end now!" —Failing a Path Action
Gallery[]
Etymology[]
"Archibold" is a variant of the German name "Archibald," composed of the Germanic elements "erchan" (meaning of "genuine" or "precious") and "bald" (meaning "bold"). As such, Archibold's name represents both his fame as an arena champion and his courage in combat.
Trivia[]
- Archibold's last victory was over Wallace Wildsword.
- According to his biography, Archibold is 4 cubits tall and weighs 17 stone.