Josef, your loyal Paladin, is an exceptional early-game tank and support unit. His high physical defense and access to healing abilities make him invaluable for protecting your squishier units. As a Paladin, he can also deal respectable damage, especially against armored foes. Josef's 'Leader' ability often provides defensive bonuses or healing to his unit. For equipment, prioritize items that boost his physical defense, HP, and potentially initiative to ensure he acts early. His 'Tactics' should focus on protecting allies, such as 'Guard lowest HP ally' or 'Heal lowest HP ally'. 'Holy Knight' is a powerful defensive skill, while 'Divine Sword' can deal significant damage. Josef remains a strong unit throughout the game, even as you recruit more characters, due to his reliable tanking and support capabilities. He's an excellent choice to lead a frontline unit.
