Gustav, also known as The Black Knight, is a character in Octopath Traveler. He appears as Olberic's competitor in the tournament finals at Victors Hollow, and is the boss of his Chapter 2.
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Appearance[]
Gustav wears a full body armor and black shield and sword as well as a red cape. While his character sprite doesn't show his helmet, gloves, and cape, he wears then during his boss battle against Olberic. He has short straight black hairs and no visible distinctive signs, outside of his black armor.
Story[]
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Prior to the events of Octopath Traveler, Gustav joined Werner’s band of mercenaries, the Black Brotherhood. He and Gaston made friends with Erhardt, who acted as their mentor as they were new to the group. The group disbanded after the fall of Hornburg, and the mercenaries went their separate ways.
Gustav ended up in Victors Hollow, where he makes a name for himself as a fearsome new competitor in the arena. He faces off with Olberic in the finals, and upon losing to him, agrees to disclose Erhardt’s location and reason for vengeance.
After Olberic's story, he appears in The Whistlewood, vowing to repair his reputation.
Gustav will begin battle by increasing his actions per turn to 2. All of his weaknesses will be locked. Upon defeating one of the two Shield Wielders, he emotes Gustav Let His Guard Down!, which will unlock Gustav's weakness to axes and dark damage. When both Shield Warriors are defeated, he emotes Gustav is Defenseless!, and all of his weaknesses will be unlocked.
- Gustav's defenses appear impenetrable...: Used at the start of the battle. Seals all of Gustav's weaknesses.
- Gustav let down his guard...: Used once one Shield Wielder has been defeated. Sets Gustav's weaknesses to the following:
- If both Shield Wielders are defeated simultaneously, Gustav will unlock all weaknesses immediately via Gustav is defenseless!.
- Gustav is defenseless!: All sealed weaknesses become unlocked.
- Gustav let down his guard...: Used once one Shield Wielder has been defeated. Sets Gustav's weaknesses to the following:
- Gustav takes measure of the battlefield...: Used at the start of the battle. Gustav increases his actions per turn to two.
- My blade sunders all!: Used once Gustav reaches 50% of his maximum HP. Gustav increases his actions per turn to three.
- Attack: Physical attack, single target.
- Level Slash: Physical attack, targets entire party.
- Cross Strike: Heavy physical attack, single target.
- Triple Strike: Physical attack, single target. Three consecutive hits.
- Black Blade: Physical attack, single target. Chance to inflict Terror for 3 turns.
Quotes[]
- "I may be bested, but I be not defeated. The Black Knight will not see the name tarnished again." —Speaking to Gustav (The Whistlewood)
- "Take what you need." —Purchase
- "My arm is yours, should you have need of it." —Guide/Allure
- "Off I go." —Part Ways
- "I’ll give you a good fight!" —Challenge
- "Do you yield?" —Provoke
- "Such antics are the mark of a dullard!" —Failure
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Trivia[]
- Although he appears with a cape and helmet in his boss sprite, concept art depicts Gustav without either of these features.
- Gustav's armor sports a bit of rugged asymmetry from the left shoulder down the arm, boosting his defense.[1]
- Gustav's design is likely a reference to Gustav the Black Swordsman from Saga Frontier, one of Square's legacy PS1 games.
References[]
- ↑ The Art of Octopath Traveler 2016-2020, page 116.