Starting Class Analysis

Analyze Stormgate starting classes. Compare stats, gear, and playstyles for Vagabond, Astrologer, Samurai, and more to choose your ideal beginning.

Choosing your starting class in Stormgate is a pivotal decision that shapes your initial experience and influences your early build. Each class offers a unique set of starting stats and equipment, catering to different playstyles.

Understanding Starting Classes

Stormgate offers several starting classes, each designed to represent a distinct archetype of adventurer. While your starting class determines your initial stats and gear, it does not permanently lock you into a specific playstyle. You can eventually develop any character into any build by allocating Runes to level up specific attributes. However, your starting class provides a significant head start in certain areas, making it easier to pursue particular builds from the outset.

Class Breakdown and Analysis

Here's an overview of the common starting classes and their strengths:

Class	Primary Stats	Starting Gear	Playstyle Focus
Vagabond	Vigor, Strength, Dexterity	Longsword, Halberd, Heater Shield	Melee combat, balanced offense and defense. Good for Strength or Quality builds.
Warrior	Dexterity, Vigor	Scimitars (x2), Buckler	Fast, agile melee combat, dual-wielding. Ideal for Dexterity builds.
Hero	Strength, Vigor	Battle Axe, Large Leather Shield	Heavy melee, brute force. Excellent for pure Strength builds.
Bandit	Arcane, Dexterity	Great Knife, Shortbow, Bone Arrows	Status effects (bleed, poison), critical hits, ranged combat. Good for Arcane builds.
Astrologer	Intelligence, Mind	Staff, Short Sword, Glintstone Pebble	Sorcery, ranged magical offense. The go-to for Intelligence builds.
Prophet	Faith, Vigor	Spear, Finger Seal, Heal	Incantations, healing, divine magic. Best for Faith builds.
Samurai	Dexterity, Vigor, Endurance	Uchigatana, Longbow, Red Thorn Roundshield	Dexterity-focused melee with a strong starting weapon. Excellent for Dexterity or hybrid builds.
Prisoner	Intelligence, Dexterity	Estoc, Glintstone Staff, Prisoner's Iron Mask	Hybrid Intelligence/Dexterity, spellblade. Good for magic-infused melee.
Confessor	Faith, Dexterity	Broadsword, Kite Shield, Finger Seal, Urgent Heal	Hybrid Faith/Melee, versatile spellcasting. Good for Paladin-like builds.
Wretch	All stats at 10	Club, Plank Shield	Completely blank slate, lowest starting stats but highest potential for customization. For experienced players.

Which Class is Right for You?

• For Beginners: The Vagabond or Samurai are excellent choices. They offer good survivability and strong starting weapons, allowing you to learn the combat mechanics without being overly reliant on magic or complex builds.
• For Spellcasters: The Astrologer is the clear choice for sorcery, while the Prophet is ideal for incantations.
• For Melee Enthusiasts: The Hero excels at pure Strength, the Warrior at Dexterity and speed, and the Vagabond offers a balanced approach.
• For Advanced Players: The Wretch offers the ultimate customization but requires a deep understanding of stat allocation and build synergy.

The Importance of the Wretch

The Wretch, starting at level 1 with all stats at 10, is often considered the 'true' starting class for those who want complete freedom. While it begins with the weakest gear and stats, it allows for the most efficient min-maxing of stats for any desired build, as there's no 'wasted' starting point.