Around twelve different classes are available to use in , but not all of them are unlocked when you first begin your adventures. While you do have a few character types right away, many others are hidden until you complete certain tasks tied to the main story. Different builds for party compositions are at their most creative and fun when you have access to every archetype from the start.
You initially have five character types you may choose from in, similar to the four basic character classes seen in 's DLC. Likely inspired by classic TTRPG roots, each starting archetype teaches you the basic mechanics of the game through an easy-to-understand class. As you progress, more complicated warriors, spell casters, and unorthodox origins will start appearing as you meet various objectives.
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Every mission in is called a Campaign, which act like story Chapters that take you through the events of the main narrative. The main quests your party pursue are important, but several of the locked classes are only obtained when you follow side content. For example, a couple of the character types are seen through random encounters, which may only occurr if you travel off the beaten path.
You are able to check which character classes you have unlocked by going to the «Character» section of the Lore Store from your main menu.
Class
How to Unlock
Alchemist
During Chapter 1's quest, you'll be asked to rescue a character from a prison cart past the dense fog on your map. Find this broken transport and defeat the enemies near it to free the person there, which unlocks the class.
Blacksmith
Starting class is available at the beginning of the game.
Farmer
Complete all the main quests
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