At the start of LumenTale: Memories of Trey you pick one of five starter Animon in the Anispace — and each one represents a different Attribute. There’s no wrong answer for a casual playthrough, but if you want the smoothest early game against the first bosses, one starter stands out.
Short answer: Ozelash is the strongest overall pick. Here’s why, plus how all five compare.
The five starters at a glance
| Starter | Type | Quick verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Ozelash | Electric | Best overall — rare early typing + damage-boosting Attribute. |
| Mewaii | Virus | Strong — hits several early bosses effectively. |
| Queccha | Geo | Good, but has a strong catchable alternative early. |
| Vortail | Aura / Water | Decent coverage, weak in key early fights. |
| Salabel | Demon | Least recommended for the early game. |
Why Ozelash is the best starter
Ozelash is Electric-type — an element that’s uncommon early on, so you won’t easily replace it by catching something else in the first few hours. More importantly, Electric attacks are effective against the first two bosses, Iotamor and Pymant, as well as the first Lumen Squadron leader Dena’s Mollupom. It also carries the Furor Attribute, which directly boosts skill damage (see our Attributes guide) — meaning it hits hard and hits the right targets right when the game asks you to.
The other four starters
Mewaii (Virus) — a very strong runner-up
Mewaii is Virus-type and effective against the first two bosses, Iotamor and Pymant, plus several of Dena’s Animon. If you prefer its Felicis (healing) support flavor, it’s a comfortable, safe choice for the early game.
Queccha (Geo) — good, with a caveat
Queccha is a solid Geo starter, but the early game hands you a strong alternative: Mollupom, an excellent Geo Animon you can catch during the prologue. That overlap makes Queccha less essential than it looks.
Vortail (Aura / Water) — decent coverage
Vortail gives you flexible Aura and Water coverage, which is nice for general exploration. Its weakness is timing: it struggles in some key early battles, being weak against Pymant and against Knequital if you head north.
Salabel (Demon) — the hardest sell
Salabel is the least recommended starter, largely because its Demon typing doesn’t line up well with the early challenges the game throws at you. Pick it if you love the design more than the min-max — it’s still perfectly playable.
Does your starter choice lock you in?
Not really. LumenTale is built around catching a full team, so your starter is only your first partner, not your only one. Browse everything you can add in the Animon Dex, and learn the capture basics in our How to Catch Animon guide. Even the “worst” starter is fine once your roster fills out.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the five starters in LumenTale?
Mewaii, Vortail, Ozelash, Salabel and Queccha. You choose one in the Anispace at the start of the game.
What is the best starter in LumenTale: Memories of Trey?
Ozelash is the most-recommended pick — its Electric typing is rare early, effective against the first bosses, and paired with the damage-boosting Furor Attribute. Mewaii is the strongest runner-up.
Can you get the other starters later?
Your starter is your first partner, but you build a full team by catching Animon throughout Talea, so you’re never limited to one creature.
Starter recommendations reflect community consensus (including Game8 and LumenTale community guides) for the early game. Your ideal pick can vary with playstyle and difficulty.
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