Hammerwatch 2 Classes
In Heroes of Hammerwatch 2, players can choose from seven distinct classes, each offering unique abilities and playstyles. Here's an overview of the available classes:
Starting Classes
- Warrior
- Description: A tanky melee fighter known for chaining kills.
- Skills: Whirling Axes, Warcry, Warrior's Constitution, Killing Spree.
- Guild Buff: +3 Health per level.
- Paladin
- Description: A defense-oriented fighter with healing powers and high burst damage.
- Skills: Blessed Strike, Lay on Hands, Armored Knight, Conviction.
- Guild Buff: +3 Armor per level.
- Ranger
- Description: An agile archer specializing in quick and powerful bow attacks.
- Skills: Marked Shot, Trap, Rhythm, Survivalist.
- Guild Buff: +2 Attack Power per level.
- Wizard
- Description: A versatile magic user with balanced offensive and defensive skills.
- Skills: Magic Missiles, Fireball, Arcane Intellect, Barrier.
- Guild Buff: +2 Spell Power per level.
Unlockable Classes
As players progress in the game, they can unlock additional classes:
- Rogue
- Description: A melee DPS class with high attack speed and strong area-of-effect abilities.
- Skills: Fan of Knives, Flurry of Blades, Slice and Dice, Sidestep.
- Guild Buff: +1.5% Gold Gain per level.
- Warlock
- Description: A physical damage caster specializing in close-ranged combat.
- Skills: Demon's Tail, Dark Ritual, Drain Essence, Aura of Atrophy.
- Guild Buff: +3 Resistance per level.
- Sorcerer
- Description: An elementalist who sacrifices defense for overwhelming offensive power.
- Skills: Discharge, Elemental Orb, Innate Power, Elemental Affinity.
- Guild Buff: +0.1 Mana Regen per level.
Specializations
Once a class reaches level 10, players can choose one of three specializations that further customize their abilities. Each specialization offers unique skills and enhances the class's playstyle. For example:
- The Paladin can specialize into Radiance for powerful AoE attacks or Divine for supportive abilities.
- The Rogue can choose Blades for single-target damage or Demolitions for explosive AoE capabilities.
This system allows players to tailor their characters to fit their preferred gameplay style while providing a rich variety of options for both solo and co-op play.