- "I fight for love. And today you will know how powerful that is." —Before battle
Joshua Frostblade is a character in Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent. He appears as one of Olberic’s competitors in the tournament at Victors Hollow.
Story[]
Octopath Traveler[]
Joshua is a swordfighter and hails from Northreach. He is said to have a heart surpassed in coldness only by his blade. He believes strongly in the power of love and fights for his beloved, Angela.
At Victors Hollow, he faces Olberic during the first round of battle in the arena, but loses.
Champions of the Continent[]
Prologue[]
Chapter I[]
Chapter II[]
Chapter III[]
Battle[]
Joshua will have one of his weaknesses locked behind 2 Dapper Duelists, both of which must be defeated to unlock it.
- Joshua brandishes his sword...: Used at the start of the battle. Joshua's weaknesses to
is sealed.
- Joshua lets down his guard!: Used once both Dapper Duelists have been defeated. Sealed weakness to Fire becomes unlocked.
- Prelude to Romance: Physical attack, single target. Strikes twice.
- Unrequited Etude: Physical attack. Targets entire party.
- I will not fail you my love...: Used once both Dapper Duelists have been defeated or Joshua reaches 50% of his maximum HP. Joshua increases his actions per turn to two. Second action is always Rhapsody of Love.
- Rhapsody of Love: Physical attack, single target. Chance of inflicting Confusion for 3 turns.
- Rhapsody of Love: Physical attack, single target. Chance of inflicting
Skills (Champions of the Continent)[]
| Skill | SP | Description |
|---|---|---|
 Prelude to Love
|
38 | Deal Phys. Sword damage to Single Foe 2 time(s) (potency: 90) and raise Sword damage of Self by 20% (turns: 2). |
 Chain Rime
|
28 | Deal Elem. Ice damage to Single Foe 2 time(s) (potency: 90). |
| Melancholy Fugue
|
20 | Deal Sword damage to Single Foe (potency: 170) and lower Spd. by 15% (turns: 2). |
| Linear Slash
|
44 | Deal Phys. Sword damage to All Foes (potency: 180). |
| File:Skill Buff (CotC).png Blink of an Eye | 36 | Impart Self with Phys. Atk. Up 20% and raise Spd. by 20% (turns: 3). |
| Glacial Blast
|
46→37 | Deal Elem. Ice damage to All Foes (potency: 180). |
| Étude of Torment
|
52→42 | Deal Phys. Sword damage to All Foes (potency: 210). |
| Joyous Capriccio
|
52→42 | Deal Phys. Sword damage to Single Foe 3 time(s) (potency: 65) and grant Self Phys. Atk. Up 20% (turns: 2). |
| Amorous Rhapsody
|
46→37 | Deal Phys. Sword damage to Single Foe (potency: 260) and have a moderate chance to inflict paralysis (turns: 2). |
| Passionate Screech
|
48 | (Blessing ot the Lantern) Deal Phys. Sword damage to Single Foe (potency: 260). At Max Boost: Guaranteed critical hit. |
EX Skill[]
| Skill | Description | Conditions | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Vivace of Sorrow
|
Deal Phys. Sword damage to All Foes 4 time(s) (potency: 45). Exploits ice weakness (damage calculation based on Phys. Sword attack). | After turn 4. | 4 |
Passive Skills[]
Support Skills[]
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| File:Buff Spd. Up.png Initial Speed Boost V | Start of battle: Raise Spd of Self by 30% (turns: 3). |
| File:Buff Skill Chain.png Dynamic Allegro | During action selection, 50% chance to activate a skill twice (turns: 1/turns cannot be extended/follow-up attack will not consume SP). |
| File:Buff Crit. Dmg. Up.png Critical Force V | (Blessing ot the Lantern) Raise critical damage of Self by 30%. |
| File:Buff Dmg. Limit Up.png Dmg. Limit +10,000 | Raise Self's Dmg Limit by 10000. |
| File:Buff Dmg. Limit Up.png Dmg. Limit +20,000 | Raise Self's Dmg Limit by 20000. |
Resilience Skills[]
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| File:Buff Fire Res. Up.png Fire Resilience | Raise own Fire Res. by 10%. |
| File:Buff Fire Res. Up.png Fire Resilience | Raise own Fire Res. by 10%. |
| File:Buff Ice Res. Up.png Ice Resilience | Raise own Ice Res. by 10%. |
Ultimate[]
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| Compassionate Finale
|
Deal Phys. Sword damage to Single Foe 6 time(s) (potency: 55→70) and raise own Phys. Atk. by 5%→10% and Sword damage by 5%→10% (turns: 2). |
Awakening Accessory[]
| Item | 
|
|
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
 Love Journal
|
60 | 80 | Raise Sword damage dealt by 10%. When breaking an enemy, lower their Sword Res. by 20% (turns: 3). |
Quotes[]
- "Oh, my beloved Angela! I have another verse for you this fine day!" —Speaking to Joshua (Northreach)
- "I vow to be of assistance." —Guide
- "Angela would want it this way." —Allure
- "I would come to your call for help at any time!" —Part Ways (Ophilia)
- "I feel as though I’ve been lost in a waking dream." —Part Ways (Primrose)
- "Behold the power of love made flesh!" —Challenge
- "Love will conquer all, but mostly you, my opponent!" —Provoke
- "Leave my presence before I give you no choice in the matter!" —Failure
Gallery[]
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Joshua Battlefield
Joshua
Etymology[]
"Joshua" is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is salvation." The Biblical figure Joshua served as assistant and successor to Moses, leading the Hebrew people into the Promised Land. As such, Joshua Frostblade's name likely represents his valor and heroic protection of those he loves.
Trivia[]
- In Octopath Traveler, Joshua must be inquired or scrutinized during Olberic's Chapter 2 to glean the information Joshua's Weak Points; once he is defeated, this information cannot be obtained.
- Obtaining this Knowledge does not count towards the Collector's achievement for the Steam version.
- Unlike the majority of enemies, Joshua does not have a normal attack when fought at Victors Hollow: The Arena during Olberic's Chapter 2.
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