Relm and her Sketch ability

[Gavindale Marchovia]

It has been said in a previous forum thread that Strago isn't really all that great when it comes to FFVI, players can do without him and still complete the game. My question is.... what about Relm and her Sketch ability? Is she really that important for enjoying the game, and essential for finishing the game?

 

[Prince Oberyn Martel]

Again, no. She is like an interesting add-on to Shadows story if anything. I've never really used Sketch after that Ultros fight.

To be honest most of VI's characters aren't all too great. Terra, Sabin, Edgar, Shadow and Gau (if you take the time to build his Rage abilities) are the power houses of the game and all you really need. Mog is good too. Locke and Celes are great in certain situations because of their useful abilities. Setzer, Cyan, Realm and Strago are the least useful and are more throw away characters compared to the rest of the cast. Not to say they are useless, because they are not, but compared to the others they are just 'meh'.

EDIT: However 'Control' (Sketch turns into Control when Realm has a Fake Moustache equipped) is useful for manipulating enemies and obtaining certain Lores.

 

[ChinaWolf]

I never used Relm's sketch ability outside of the one mandatory time and the game was just as enjoyable. Use her for magic if anything.