Absolutely loving Octopath Traveller 0. I would love some tips on skills vs multi boost physical attacks and how to use 8 members.

I am absolutely loving this game a lot.

I’m a bit overwhelmed with knowing what to use for bosses.

I tend to use multi hit skills to break shields. Then I do full boost and try use skills but I found some skills that do 2 hits to be worse than 4 boost physical that does 4 hits. I’m trying to gather what’s stronger.

I also read something that said a skill is better if the person uses it in the back row? I thought the back row are just to swap around? I love swapping when they have full boost and the apothecary is cool switching to back after healing.

How do I plan teams? Will I naturally get better team members?

I cant really afford any gear or weapons for all 8 and barely for 4 . I have entreated what I could and have 1-2 characters up to date but my funds are so low to get good gear.

I have done chapter 2 for each path but some characters can be one shot, especially from elite bosses or areas due to not being able to afford gear for everyone and don’t want to waste revive items

Any help would be appreciated.