When you begin a new game, you'll be prompted to create your Pathfinder. You can choose between Scott or Sara Ryder, and customize their appearance extensively. Beyond aesthetics, you'll select a 'Training' profile, which acts as your starting class. While not permanent, it grants initial skill points and a bonus. For example, the 'Soldier' training starts with Combat skills, while 'Adept' focuses on Biotics. Consider your preferred playstyle: close-quarters combat, long-range sniping, or biotic crowd control. Remember, you can respec your skills later on the Tempest, so don't stress too much about your initial choice.
Starting Training Profiles:
- Soldier: Focuses on Combat skills, granting bonuses to weapon damage and health. Ideal for direct combat.
- Engineer: Specializes in Tech skills, providing bonuses to tech power damage and cooldowns. Great for support and crowd control.
- Adept: Masters Biotic skills, offering bonuses to biotic power damage and force. Excellent for area-of-effect attacks and enemy manipulation.
- Sentinel: A hybrid of Tech and Biotics, providing balanced bonuses. Versatile for various situations.
- Vanguard: Combines Combat and Biotics, focusing on aggressive close-quarters combat.
- Infiltrator: Blends Combat and Tech, specializing in stealth and precision attacks.