High Tier - Cragheart, Circles, Lightning, Triangles (pre level 7) Mid Tier - Brute, Tinkerer, Scoundrel, Angry Face, Three Spears, Cthulhu, Saw Low Tier - Spellweaver, Mindthief, Sun, Music Note, Two Minis, Triangles (post level 7) Bottom Tier - Eclipse There are also several abilities that give your allies a movement boost. But if you have the knowledge and want a challenge, then by all means give the Spellweaver a chance. The Sunkeeper is like a righteous paladin. However, the summons available are generally quite weak and are perhaps more likely to be used as meat shields. Spellweaver can also summon a living torch summoning a burning avatar, with a range of three. Valve Corporation. Nevertheless, choosing a character is an entirely personal endeavor. Some Aesthers developed an affinity for the darkest of these planes, cloaking themselves in shadow and using their stealth to eliminate foes. This article looks at all the locked characters in Gloomhaven. Summoner is the last B-tier class. Nonstop Tabletop is reader-supported. And they are minor looting abilities too. Ive written a Quartermaster guide for a damage and tank hybrid. So we have to be smart. She has several shield self abilities as well as heals so she can take care of herself. Ive created a build guide for the Berserker that focuses on swapping health for damage at times when you need the boost! pacalypse. A physical character who depletes her own health to boost her strength. Ranking her for 2p is actually kind of wonky though - I put it at a 2 because she really needs a melee ally to be in top form and in 2p you're much less likely to have a melee ally. Besides, the Nighshroud has some problems with moving until it reaches level six. How quickly you level as the Elementalist is a lot like how much damage you do. That is a loss ability though. With few hit points, her large movement allows for a hit-and-run style of attack, getting her to get to exactly where she's needed in any scenario. Minor spoilers regarding the flow of the campaign and some items, but no class spoilers. Board games, TTRPGs, TCGs everything tabletop games! Hi guys, I made three tier lists for Gloomhaven heroes, the explanations are somewhat vague, but it took me a long time to write this, I am kind of lazy to count things like the exact average number of rooms in a scenario, the exact average number of normal and . Privacy Policy. Character Sheets - Starting Classes. Its on the lower half of the Summon Lava Golem ability though, so you can never summon the Golem if you want to recover lost cards at some point. Looking at the Level 1 and Level X cards for the Sunkeeper, 5 of the 14 cards contain damage-dealing abilities. CLASS TIER LIST for GLOOMHAVEN By DMAlis Who are the winners? The Tinkerer is unique and interesting there's just so much you can do with it! The Berserker is pretty fast. This class is essentially a jack of all trades, but a master of none. Well focus on how each class rates when you play with only two people or the total cohort of available players of Gloomhaven. As a mostly ranged class, youre away from where the gold is dropped, you have very few movement abilities and only 1 loot ability. Every damage ability is ranged and usually includes some negative effects like poison, curse or muddle. Rank: 3. Any ability with a Command label on can be performed by the bear instead of the Beast Tyrant. But for others, this is just perfect. Gloomhaven is one of Sams favourite board games and he finds himself regularly playing the convenient digital version alone and with friends. Now that we know what tier list we will be using throughout our own tier list, we can look at the classes in each tier list. Your bear is different. Youll vanquish monsters with a single hit. You just wont be able to rush towards monsters when you enter a room. She doesn't do everything well, but she does do a ton of damage (which every party wants) and she's the second-best consistent boss killer in the game, which is definitely a big plus. These classes have their strengths when there is someone that can buy them some time or cause a distraction for them to get into the correct position. It also has a fast initiative, and he has got a couple of good late initiatives. If you want Gloomhaven, just buying the basic game will provide you with all the current scenarios and classes. A ranged character who poisons, curses and muddles monsters. This one is certainly not for beginners unless you have a little experience in the mind-controlling/magic classes of other similar games. Gloomhaven Best Class Tier List All Characters Ranked Games Finder (Gameslikefinder.Com), Best And Worst Classes. So before that, you will have to be careful about how you move and that you dont fall behind in that sort of stuff. That one is much more useful, but then your dark element cant be used for dealing damage. The good news is that youre generally near the front so you wont behind your group. You can read about that and my thoughts on the Gloomhaven starting characters in my other article Gloomhaven Starting Characters Overview and Rank. Also, it has got decent hit points, but it struggles a bit in single-target damage. Mindthief is another character. That trend continues all the way to level 9. At C-tier, we have the Scoundrel, Hatchet, Demolitionist, Elementalist, and Summoner, all classes that can work exceptionally well in a group. You can even deliver some decent damage to get rid of monsters! Then when your summons are out you need to balance going in yourself with supporting your summons. It's a powerful melee class with pretty low health points, meaning you need to be tactical and smart to stay alive. Its health is 6 at level 1, increasing to a maximum of 14 at level 9. Its always nice when you do even more damage on your turn. Its a heal 4 self if dark is in the room when you use Armor of the Night. We recommend that you consider these when playing with new players that have learned at least the most basic principles of the game. The Cragheart, Mindthief, Red Guard, Beast Tyrant, Berserker, and Plagueherald are all A-tier classes that are almost entirely consistent no matter how large your party is. The second loot ability is on the Gathering Doom card. Because youll be scooting around to get yourself into the right positions, it always feels like there arent enough movement abilities. You need to sign in or create an account to do that. You can hit your target and escape before your opponent makes a move. We always recommend players think outside the box, using classes they may not be familiar with to learn new tricks. In that case, the perks dont hugely matter. Take that! Youll want to put those elements to better use. Lets take a deep dive and start ranking all the classes in the game. If the Hatchet werent so heavily reliant on The Favorite, it would be a better class. I love his stuff. For more information, please see our In the discussion above, we tried our best to give you a detailed overview of all the 22 classes in Gloomhaven. Lets Discuss this. The wide variety of actions on Dooms allows you to be flexible and play whichever one makes the most sense for whats happening. With a hand limit of 9 and your summon cards being loss cards, you need to be really really careful that you dont get exhausted. The highest abilities are move 4, but the majority are move 2. No doubt about it. The Soothsinger doesnt have any abilities to recover discarded or lost cards. Trying to play this class like a support is a trap (although this class can do amazing things supporting a tank class, but that's just with a one-off ability, not the focus of your play for the scenario). Hit point wise, the Elementalist is vulnerable. Crowd controlling is another ability of Sawbones, and it is also good at dealing damage using its stuns, making it a decent damage dealer class. As a support class, youll see there are a fair few abilities that help your allies like Bless, Strengthen and recover cards. You have a great heal 4 self ability at level 1 with Enervating Wound, but it is a loss card. He barely has any of the usual number perks that increase your chances of drawing a great modifier. A bow-wielding ranged class that dooms monsters for advantages and can summon animal allies. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. https://www.patreon.com/RageBadgerGaming/Follow us on twitter @badger_rage00:00 Intro00:50 Metrics02:00 Angry Face04:15 Bear Face/Two Minis05:40 Brute07:10 Circles09:09 Cragheart11:20 Cthulhu13:05 Demolitionist15:00 Diviner17:27 Eclipse19:21 Hatchet21:46 Lightning23:46 Mindthief26:35 Music Note28:35 Red Guard30:47 Saw33:05 Scoundrel34:49 Spellweaver37:10 Sun39:03 Three Spears41:35 Tinkerer43:24 Triforce45:37 Voidwarden48:15 Outro#Gloomhaven #Frosthaven #boardgames There are 5 move 2 abilities, each generates at least one element. These classes can be easier to play when more people are playing the game, so we put them in the C-tier instead of lower. Valrath are a mostly fair and well-mannered race looking to solve problems through diplomacy rather than violence, but are often feared for their demonic-like appearance. Last Updated on September 18, 2022 by Samuel Franklin. She's been a student all her life as well as an obsessed gamer. 4 cards have an initiative of less than 10, a further 6 cards have initiative of 10-19 and another 6 cards have initiative of 20-29. Before we dive into this tier list, we would like to say that choosing a class is a matter of personal opinion. You may take your new class right away, or it may take you a few games to get the hang of it. A further 6 have initiative 20-29. Well, if everything is easy and you can't really lose, it doesn't matter which choices you make, so making comparisons of power (be it between cards or classes) is meaningless. At early levels, abilities which specify a particular number for their effects are quite powerful, for example, +1 Shield. We'll rank all the Gloomhaven classes, even the classes to be! The Sunkeeper is a high damage dealer. I think it's actually impossible to make Gloomhaven challenging with a 3p+ party at high prosperity. You can take a hit or two. Perhaps the most interesting movement card is a Doom ability which allows you to move into the hex where a monster is defeated. Note that this guide contains various class spoilers and if you would rather choose a class based solely on an overview of their party role without significant spoilers or any references to their power level visit our Gloomhaven classes overview instead. 6 cards have an initiative of 20-29. Please keep reading to know more about them. One thing for sure, the unlockable classes are generally more complicated to play than the starting characters. You dont stop until theyve been eliminated. Plus, on the top half of that card, you have a damage-dealing ranged ability with a curse. Your summons dont have an amazing amount of health so they arent great at taking more than one or two hits. The Spellweaver, to me, is actually the most average of Gloomhaven classes in terms of balance. The Nightshrouds abilities excel with the element of darkness, so you should always make sure its available to use. You wont find yourself getting exhausted too quickly if you are generally sensible with hand management. Besides that, it is not a great late-game class as it has a lot of timing issues. You have the opportunity to loot reasonably fast because you have a 2 hex loot available at level 1. Also, it wont last you through what you need to, and some of the later cards for Mind Thief are not good. There are 7 cards with an initiative in the 20s. The Quartermaster is one of the three truly broken classes in Gloomhaven. Generally, there are more cards with shields, heals and ally buffs. Youll find it hugely satisfying to watch hits bounce off you before getting your own back as you retaliate. The Scoundrels damage output is outrageous, killing normal enemies in one hit and being able to attack with poison. It is a pain playing with the Scoundrel, even though they are really good. Today, we're ranking them to determine the best. You like it when monsters gather together, then you can hit more of them at the same time. If you really need to you can go quickly in a turn using one of the 4 cards with initiative 14 to 19, but that would be dependent on you keeping at least one of them in your hand. Exclusive email updates! Just be careful to keep enough hit points back to tackle retaliation. One of the strongest parts of the plagueherald game is hitting multiple targets, and not only does it hit multiple targets, but there are also a lot of effects where the enemies are going to suffer damage. While the Brute is considered the best class for any beginner because of its consistent ease of play and strengths. It also has a card like Defensive Stance, where you will always shield one. But at the same time, in 2p there are less elites and more space in scenarios, which means if you do have a good melee ally, you're actually really good with Visage (your best pre-9 card), which could even shoot her up to a 3-4. The majority of loss cards give 2 experience points and with hand limit of 12 you can use several of these per scenario. He is a field medic who runs around to where he is needed the most. There are experience points on pretty much every card so youll level up pretty quickly. For me, that means I never summon it. Speaking of loss cards, it helps that Shaping the Ether and Formless Power have persistent bonuses so youll get the benefit of them turn after turn. You need to be adjacent to an ally to pass them a medical pack. Often, the lower her hit points, the more damage she does. That being said there are still some classes that either have an easier time at being effective, have greater flexibility to tackle scenario challenges or simply have a higher potential when played at their peak. The only D-tier class in Gloomhaven is the Demolitionist. and other aspects which make the sequel a completely different story then its predecessor. In the S tier, you will be able to find the most effective and best classes in the game. It can also continually curse the monster deck, rendering its enemies close to useless. Concentrated Rage and Patch Fur are level 1 cards that will likely stay with you right up to level 9. If you want to get in there and going at those monsters, no-one can stand in your way. It's got a fantastic variety of attacks, support, and healing. Many times the expansions only add new scenarios that later unlock a new class for the players to use instead of adding a new starting class for players to use. They quickly get used up. Youll level up at a normal rate as the Berserker. There are a few stun and muddle effects mixed in that will help to weaken monsters. Moving is one of the ways you can generate elements. The Elementalists hand limit of 10 is average. In 2p parties, where monster counts are lower and it's much easier to move around and focus the targets you want without running into unnecessary damage, this class comes to rival even the other best classes in the game just for the pure raw numbers it can output turn after turn. However, even from level 1, youve got abilities that allow you to refresh consumed items. Crageheart can hit a lot of monsters but struggles against enemies with a shield, which is a weak point. You channel the power of the elements to cast spells that crush monsters and support your allies. Your email is only used for updates and email-based ad targetting. Games Finder Admin 2 - Below-average classes. The bears base ability of 2 damage doesnt look like much but it can be boosted by the Beast Tyrants Command abilities. Every. It has a few cards like Spirit of the Night and Swallowed by fear. Each Doom affects the environment in different ways. Also, it doesnt have good initiative; movement-wise, it is not impressive either. The other ability is on a level 4 card that comes with a Shield 1 Self that lasts until the end of the round. In Gloomhaven, players take on the roles of mercenaries who are hired to undertake missions and explore a fantasy world filled with danger and adventure. A big reason for the high damage is the Elementalists ability to consume multiple elements at once. Lets get into the details of it. It was originally released as a Target exclusive in July 2020 but then released worldwide in August. Rage Badger Discord:. What lets it down is that the summons just dont keep pace with the monsters they are up against at higher levels. The Summoner does exactly what the name suggests, she summons beings and energy from another plane of the universe to do her bidding. Because summons move using the same AI as the monsters they dont always end up where you want them to! A hand limit of 10 isnt super high. the mind-controlling/magic classes of other similar games, TheGamer Staff's Most Anticipated RPGs Coming In 2022, The Best Characters To Include In Your Gloomhaven Party. The c tier is the third category on our list, which includes classes with two average effectiveness. There is only one melee ability which is available at level 7. 3 - Average classes. But in my experience, traps in Gloomhaven are not hugely useful unless your allies can support you in getting monsters to activate them. One hit can get you into real trouble. Tabletop gameGloomhaven has beenone of the biggest in the genresince its release in2017, and has recently had its debut online in the form of a tactical RPG from Asmodee Digital. Please see the. Youll level quite slowly because the majority of the experience points are given on loss cards, or when an element is consumed when casting. However, as soon as your monsters get shields, these level 1 summons are too weak to deal any damage. Besides, its attacks are also quite weak, making it a less than optimal class. All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. When it comes to Gloomhaven, some classes are better than others. The two mini class is a ranged class who can summon and command a bear and other creatures. The + 2 curse cards and +3 poison cards perks are brilliant for the Plagueherald. These classes are the strongest of all and can make players win important battles. The Elementalist is an awesome class, even though it is ranked quite lowly here, and that is basically for one reason. The Beast Tyrant is a pretty fast character. The other ability on the 2 hex loot card allows you to refresh all your consumed items. Compared to the other characters in Gloomhaven, its not the best tank, best support, or best damage dealer but its pretty good at all three. The Soothsinger has a low initiative and will generally take their turn before the other characters. For example, Unending Chant has a Move 2, Shield 1 for all allies, while Tuning the Outcome has a move 3 and curse with range 3. From gaming trends to the latest blockbuster anime, DualShockers keeps you ahead of the curve. Supports allies by helping them to refresh items and providing the occasional shield and heal. Savvas are a severe and exclusionary race that values power over anything else. Youll be dashing to your allies aid when they scream Medic!. The Quartermaster has one interesting perk that you can use up to three times Add 1 +0 Refresh an item card. Instead, you place them to one side of your play area and they are available to you in addition to your regular cards. She has one traditional heal of 3, with a range of 4 thats on the bottom half of the Soothing Lullaby card. Do u think there will be more than the Starters in the Future? A list of all scenarios in Gloomhaven as well as their unlock conditions, treasures, and rewards. I was intrigued by the two boxes, by all the animal summons and the giant bear. Each party size (2, 3 and 4) is individually rated as this can have a dramatic impact on character effectiveness and allows you to build the best 4 player party, best 3 player party and best 2 player party. If you need to get somewhere quickly or dodge out of the way, you probably can. Its a 2 hex loot which puts air in the room and gives you 1 experience point. If your team is in a difficult situation and surrounded by monsters attacking them, the Sunkeeper will absorb that damage and save the entire team. You can increase her levelling speed by using more loss cards at the end of the scenario to get the experience gains from those cards. Monsters will recoil as you turn your pain into strength and hit them harder than ever expected. But your instant take out abilities are not loss abilities so you can do a lot with that hand size. Later the bottom . Depending on your build though, you may choose to leave Foul Wind behind like I did. 3. There is such a variety of characters that there is one in there for everyone! Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. This allows you to refresh one of your consumed items and its a discard, not a loss card too. Wonderful! Right from level 1, you get a brilliant card that youll probably want to keep all the way to level 9 the Scroll of Recall. The highest move ability is 5 hexes without bonuses, with most of them being around 3 hexes. On the other hand, considering its positive aspects, it has Med packs, which are pretty good because they give some longevity to the other players. 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