Excellent Party Mix

[Magic_Monk]

I've played thru one time so far, chose Cipher as MC, and added Eder, another fighter and a priest. I just went with 4 members since I read that they'd level faster than a larger party, which makes sense.  Ended at level 15, almost 16. Some fights were a total pain, but overall really liked the game. Played on Normal Difficulty.

 

Now that I understand the game, I want to run thru again, but with a different mix, and this time on Hard Difficulty.

 

So wondering what your favorite party mixes were? What's been most fun and most effective.

 

Also, wondering if the companions are worth adding? I figured it was better to make my own to optimize Abilities, but curious what others have found. I did like having Eder in the party.

 

This time I'm considering a party of 6:

 

1) MC: Paladin

2) Chanter

3) Monk

4) Priest

5) Mage

6) Cipher