Joshua Frostblade

* Octopath Traveler
* Champions of the Continent

**Joshua Frostblade** is a character in *Octopath Traveler*. He appears as one of Olberic’s competitors in the tournament at Victors Hollow.
## Story

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 lover, Angela.

At Victors Hollow, he faces Olberic during the first round of battle in the arena, but loses.

## 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.

**Joshua Frostblade** is a character in *Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent*.

## Joshua Frostblade

### Prereq(s)

* Bestower of Fame Chapter I
* 5 or more party members

### Reward(s)

 Rubies x 5
 Experience Nut (L)
 Fame x 20

## Joshua Frostblade

### Prereq(s)

* Prologue
* 5 or more party members
* Joshua must be in the party

### Reward(s)

 Rubies x 5
 Experience Nut (L)
 Joshua's Guidestone x 20

## Joshua Frostblade

### Prereq(s)

* Chapter I
* 5 or more party members
* Joshua must be in the party

### Reward(s)

 Rubies x 5
 Experience Nut (L)
 Joshua's Guidestone x 20

## Joshua Frostblade

### Prereq(s)

* Chapter II
* 5 or more party members
* Joshua must be in the party

### Reward(s)

 Rubies x 5
 Experience Nut (L)
 Joshua's Guidestone x 20

## Skills

### Passive Skills

#### Resilience Skills

  Fire Resilience
  Ice Resilience

## 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

Joshua BattlefieldConcept art of Joshua.Artwork of Joshua in *Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent*.
## Trivia

* Joshua must be inquired or scrutinized during Olberic's Chapter 2 story to glean **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 Victor's Hollow: The Arena during Olberic's Chapter 2 story.