Characters & Builds

In Serious Sam: The First Encounter, you play as the iconic Sam 'Serious' Stone. Unlike traditional RPGs, there are no character classes or build customizations. Sam is a singular, unstoppable force, and his 'build' is defined by his ever-growing arsenal of weapons and the player's skill in utilizing them. This section will focus on understanding Sam's inherent abilities and how to maximize his effectiveness through strategic weapon usage and movement techniques. While you can't customize Sam's stats, you can certainly customize your approach to combat, adapting to different enemy types and environmental challenges. The true 'build' in Serious Sam comes from mastering the flow of combat and knowing which tool to use for each job.