> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://idleweekend.net/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Valkyrie Profile Lenneth: Best Characters to Recruit and Why - URL: https://idleweekend.net/valkyrie-profile-lenneth-best-characters/ - Published: 2026-10-11T20:28:05.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-14T07:05:04.000Z - Description: A ranked list points to Arngrim, Jelanda and Nanami as the strongest recruits in Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth. Here is how to weigh those picks against what Freya asks for. - Author: Alex Morgan - Tags: Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, RPG guides, party building, #gce-05971b15 The best characters in Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth to recruit are Arngrim, Jelanda and Nanami, in that order [\[1\]](https://gamerant.com/valkyrie-profile-lenneth-best-characters/?ref=idleweekend.net). This article explains why these heroes rank highest and how to fit them into your party. For more detail, see [Valkyrie Profile Lenneth Combat Tips for Winning More Battles](https://idleweekend.net/valkyrie-profile-lenneth-combat-tips/). Your party revolves around Lenneth, who is the only true party character, with Freya fighting alongside her [\[2\]](https://www.ign.com/wikis/valkyrie-profile-lenneth/Party%5FCharacters?ref=idleweekend.net). Lenneth has to be present in the party at all times [\[2\]](https://www.ign.com/wikis/valkyrie-profile-lenneth/Party%5FCharacters?ref=idleweekend.net). If she dies and is not revived, the fight ends in a loss [\[2\]](https://www.ign.com/wikis/valkyrie-profile-lenneth/Party%5FCharacters?ref=idleweekend.net). The pick is not fully yours, because Freya often asks for specific heroes [\[3\]](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/psp/931113-valkyrie-profile-lenneth/answers/234144-best-characters?ref=idleweekend.net). Your roster will be partly decided for you, so the rest of this article focuses on the slots you can still shape. ## Why do Lenneth and Freya shape your party? Lenneth decides which fallen warriors become einherjar, so she shapes who ends up in your party. She is the goddess responsible for deciding the fate of the fallen warriors [\[2\]](https://www.ign.com/wikis/valkyrie-profile-lenneth/Party%5FCharacters?ref=idleweekend.net). As a Valkyrie and a "Chooser of the Slain," she finds warriors in their final moments and collects their souls [\[2\]](https://www.ign.com/wikis/valkyrie-profile-lenneth/Party%5FCharacters?ref=idleweekend.net). Once she has collected them, the einherjar join her party to fight and grow as heroes [\[2\]](https://www.ign.com/wikis/valkyrie-profile-lenneth/Party%5FCharacters?ref=idleweekend.net). Later, you can send them to Valhalla, and they rejoin the party for the final level, but only if they are strong enough. The source warns that einherjar who are too weak when sent to Valhalla will die [\[2\]](https://www.ign.com/wikis/valkyrie-profile-lenneth/Party%5FCharacters?ref=idleweekend.net). Think of every einherjar you send there as a risk, not a free trip. ### Why Lenneth matters most Lenneth is also the one character who has to stay in the party. If she dies and is not revived, the fight ends in a loss [\[2\]](https://www.ign.com/wikis/valkyrie-profile-lenneth/Party%5FCharacters?ref=idleweekend.net). That makes her stats more than a detail, since she is the hero you cannot replace. Her stats are worth a close look. One character breakdown says Lenneth is somewhere in the middle of the group, but her "divinity" (a charisma stat of sorts?) is the highest [\[4\]](https://shmuplations.com/vpcharacters/?ref=idleweekend.net). Among the valkyries, that makes her the strongest in this area, and it helps explain why she is the central figure of the fate system [\[5\]](https://valkyrieprofile.fandom.com/wiki/Lenneth?ref=idleweekend.net). ### Freya fights beside her Lenneth is not alone at the front. Fighting alongside her is Freya, the Goddess of Love [\[2\]](https://www.ign.com/wikis/valkyrie-profile-lenneth/Party%5FCharacters?ref=idleweekend.net). Freya is a strong ally, but she joins only for the first dungeon, and she returns later in the Seraphic Gate bonus level [\[2\]](https://www.ign.com/wikis/valkyrie-profile-lenneth/Party%5FCharacters?ref=idleweekend.net). Freya is also the character who can change your plans. She may ask for particular heroes to join the party, so your recruits are not always your own choice. When that happens, the roster you planned can shift, and you need to adjust around her requests. ### What this means for your party Because Lenneth chooses the einherjar and Freya can make specific requests, your roster is shaped by both goddesses. Start by noticing which heroes Lenneth has collected, then see whether Freya wants someone different. Keep the einherjar who are strong enough for Valhalla, since weaker ones can be lost on the trip [\[2\]](https://www.ign.com/wikis/valkyrie-profile-lenneth/Party%5FCharacters?ref=idleweekend.net). ![Two small valkyrie figurines with feathered wings stand side by side on a wooden shelf in soft window light.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=two%20valkyrie%20figurines%20standing%20side%20by%20side%20on%20shelf&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4) ## Who are the top three recruits and why do they rank highest? Arngrim is the top pick in this ranking, so if you can recruit him, he is the first einherjar to aim for. The list numbers him 10, the highest figure on it. [\[1\]](https://gamerant.com/valkyrie-profile-lenneth-best-characters/?ref=idleweekend.net) Here is how the top three line up: - **Arngrim**: first place, numbered 10\. [\[1\]](https://gamerant.com/valkyrie-profile-lenneth-best-characters/?ref=idleweekend.net) - **Jelanda**: second place, numbered 9\. [\[1\]](https://gamerant.com/valkyrie-profile-lenneth-best-characters/?ref=idleweekend.net) - **Nanami**: third place, numbered 8, one step behind Jelanda. [\[1\]](https://gamerant.com/valkyrie-profile-lenneth-best-characters/?ref=idleweekend.net) The gaps are small. Arngrim leads Jelanda by one point, and Jelanda leads Nanami by one point. That means none of the three is a clear dud, and the order mostly tells you where to start. ### Who this ranking suits This top three suits players who want a clear order and are happy to build their party around the strongest names first. If you like to recruit in sequence, start with Arngrim, then take Jelanda, then Nanami. If you can only get one of the three, take Arngrim. If he is out of reach, Jelanda is the next best choice on this list, and Nanami comes after her. ### Why it ranks this way The ranking places these three above the rest of the list, which is why they get the most attention. Keep in mind that this is one ranking, not a rulebook. It tells you who the site considers the strongest recruits, and it gives you a starting point for planning your party. Your own playstyle and the story requirements will decide how much weight to give it. In short, Arngrim comes first, Jelanda second, and Nanami third. Use that order as your first guide when choosing who to send to Valhalla. ![Three fantasy warrior figurines with swords and shields are lined up in a row on a wooden table near a window.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=three%20fantasy%20warrior%20figurines%20lined%20up%20on%20wooden%20table&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4) ## Which mid-ranked einherjar are still worth a spot? Brahms, Gandar, Janus and Lawfer are the mid-ranked einherjar, and they are worth a spot mainly as backups. Their rank puts them below the top three recruits, so you will usually reach for them when a better option is not available. ### Lawfer and Janus: the strongest of the middle group Lawfer is ranked fourth and Janus is ranked fifth on the list [\[1\]](https://gamerant.com/valkyrie-profile-lenneth-best-characters/?ref=idleweekend.net). That makes them the closest of the middle group to the top three. If you need a replacement for a leading recruit, they are the safest first choice from this group. ### Gandar and Brahms: useful for a specific fill-in Gandar is ranked sixth and Brahms is ranked seventh [\[1\]](https://gamerant.com/valkyrie-profile-lenneth-best-characters/?ref=idleweekend.net). Both sit lower on the list, so you would normally take them only when a slot would otherwise stay empty. If Freya asks for a hero you do not use much, either one can cover that role until you find a better fit. ### Who these picks suit These einherjar suit players who like flexibility. If you want depth for Freya's requests, Lawfer and Janus give you the most options. If your roster is thin, Gandar and Brahms are the next names to keep in mind. ## How do you choose when Freya wants a different hero? Start with Freya's requests, since they are the part you cannot skip. Then use the ranked list to fill the remaining slots. That order keeps your party from falling apart when she asks for someone you would not normally pick. Freya often asks for heroes you would not choose yourself. A player on GameFAQs describes always transferring what Freya wants, even when those heroes are not the ones they usually use, and finding it hard to level them. [\[3\]](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/psp/931113-valkyrie-profile-lenneth/answers/234144-best-characters?ref=idleweekend.net) The real cost is effort: you may spend time building up a hero who does not suit how you play. ### Treat Freya's requests as fixed Plan around the heroes she asks for rather than fighting the request. If she wants someone you rarely use, send that hero, then adjust the rest of your party around them. Trying to work around a request is harder than building around it. For example, suppose Freya asks for a hero outside your usual group. Put that hero in the party first. Then choose the remaining slots from the recruits you can still reach. ### Start from the ranked list GameRant publishes a ranked list of the best characters in Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth. [\[1\]](https://gamerant.com/valkyrie-profile-lenneth-best-characters/?ref=idleweekend.net) Use it as a shortlist for the open slots, not as a final order. A higher-ranked hero who repeats a job you already have adds less than a lower-ranked one who fills a gap. It also helps to read [Valkyrie Profile Lenneth Walkthrough PDF](https://idleweekend.net/valkyrie-profile-lenneth-walkthrough-pdf/). Before you commit, compare each candidate with the party you already have. Ask whether the hero covers the same role as someone in your lineup. If so, the alternative may give you more value, especially if you will actually level them. ### Fill the other slots with the strongest recruits Once Freya's heroes are in place, fill the remaining slots from the top of your shortlist. Move down the list only when a higher-ranked hero is out of reach or does not fit your party. This keeps your roster strong without locking you into heroes you will struggle to level. ## Which recruits should you aim for first? If you want the strongest core, aim for Arngrim, Jelanda and Nanami first. They take the top three spots in the ranked list [\[1\]](https://gamerant.com/valkyrie-profile-lenneth-best-characters/?ref=idleweekend.net). Those three are the ones to prioritize if you can recruit them early in your run. Keep backups from the mid-ranked picks, Brahms, Gandar, Janus and Lawfer, in case Freya asks for someone else. They sit fourth through seventh on the same list [\[1\]](https://gamerant.com/valkyrie-profile-lenneth-best-characters/?ref=idleweekend.net). A backup keeps your plan intact when Freya's request doesn't match the hero you had in mind. Let the story decide the rest of the roster. Recruit whoever the chapter's events point you toward, and don't force a build around a single ranking. ## Sources 1. [Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth – Best Characters, Ranked](https://gamerant.com/valkyrie-profile-lenneth-best-characters/?ref=idleweekend.net) 2. [Party Characters - Valkyrie Profile Guide](https://www.ign.com/wikis/valkyrie-profile-lenneth/Party%5FCharacters?ref=idleweekend.net) 3. [Best characters?? - Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth Q&A for PSP](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/psp/931113-valkyrie-profile-lenneth/answers/234144-best-characters?ref=idleweekend.net) 4. [The Characters of Valkyrie Profile](https://shmuplations.com/vpcharacters/?ref=idleweekend.net) 5. [Lenneth | Valkyrie Profile Wiki - Fandom](https://valkyrieprofile.fandom.com/wiki/Lenneth?ref=idleweekend.net)