GreedFall offers a flexible classless progression system, allowing you to shape your character however you like over time. But at the start, you’ll need to choose one of three foundational classes: WarriorTechnical, or Magic. Each class sets your initial skill path and playstyle. Here’s what each one brings to the table, and how to choose the right one for your journey through Teer Fradee.


1. Warrior – Strength and Survivability

The Warrior class excels in up-close combat, wielding powerful melee weapons while wearing heavy armor. It’s a great choice for players who want to dive into the fray and crush enemies head-on.

Key Skills

  • One-Handed Heavy Weapons – Maces, hammers, and axes deliver devastating, armor-breaking blows.
  • One-Handed Blades – Quicker melee weapons that provide versatility and crowd control.
  • Firearms – Optional ranged support for dealing with enemies at a distance.

Recommended Attributes

  • Strength – Increases melee damage.
  • Endurance – Enables the use of heavy armor and improves survivability.

Recommended Talents

  • CraftsmanshipVigor, or Lockpicking, depending on your exploration and crafting goals.

Playstyle

Ideal for players who enjoy brute force and close-range dominance. The Warrior class makes you durable and lethal in melee combat while allowing you to absorb and dish out punishment.


2. Technical – Tactics and Gadgets

The Technical class is built for players who favor strategy, traps, and precision over raw power. You’ll combine ranged attacks with environmental control to weaken enemies before they reach you.

Key Skills

  • Elemental Trap – Deal area damage and inflict debuffs; upgrades allow faster placement and resource recovery.
  • Firearms – Pistols provide fast, accurate ranged firepower.
  • One-Handed Blades – A solid backup when enemies close in.

Recommended Attributes

  • Agility – Boosts blade damage.
  • Accuracy – Increases firearm effectiveness.

Recommended Talents

  • Science – Enables crafting traps, bombs, and ammo.
  • Charisma – Helps with dialogue checks and faction diplomacy.

Playstyle

This is the class for players who enjoy preparing ambushes, controlling space with traps, and wearing enemies down with firearms before finishing them off with finesse.


3. Magic – Control and Range

The Magic class brings powerful spells and crowd control abilities to the table. If you like maintaining distance, manipulating the battlefield, and using elemental powers, this is your starting point.

Key Skills

  • Stasis – Freezes enemies in place, giving you time to reposition or eliminate them one-by-one.
  • Divine Magic Ring – Grants access to spells like Shadow Missile and Shadow Impact.
  • One-Handed Heavy Weapons – A melee fallback option for when enemies get too close.

Recommended Attributes

  • Mental Power – Increases spell damage.
  • Willpower – Boosts your mana and improves ring effectiveness.

Recommended Talents

  • Intuition – Improves loot and dialogue options.
  • Charisma – Enhances social interaction opportunities.

Playstyle

Perfect for players who want to dominate from a distance, freeze or disrupt enemies, and rely on spells instead of weapons. This class is especially powerful in higher difficulty levels where crowd control is key.


Important Note: GreedFall’s Classless Flexibility

  • You’re never locked into a class. You can invest in any skill, attribute, or talent as you level up.
  • Skill Altars throughout the world grant additional points, allowing for deeper customization.
  • Respec options let you reset your build if you want to change your approach mid-game.

Sample Build Ideas

  • Warrior-Mage Hybrid – Start with Warrior, then add Stasis for control and mana-based healing for sustainability.
  • Technical Trapper – Focus on trap skills, bombs, and high-damage pistols. Pair with Science and Vigor for crafting and mobility.
  • Pure Mage – Invest fully in Mental Power and Willpower. Prioritize Shadow Missile, Stasis, and eventually Storm for area damage.

Final Thoughts

Choosing a starting class in GreedFall simply defines your early-game experience. Thanks to the classless system, you’re free to experiment, hybridize, and evolve your character however you want. Whether you favor brute strength, tactical finesse, or arcane mastery, you’ll find a path that fits your style.

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