Discover Unique Classes in Hammerwatch
In Heroes of Hammerwatch 2, there are seven distinct classes, each offering unique abilities, stats, and playstyles. Four classes are available from the start, while three must be unlocked during gameplay.
Starting Classes
- Warrior: A tanky melee fighter with high health and physical damage. Skills include Whirling Axes and Warcry. Specializations: Berserker, Primalist, Tyrant.
- Paladin: A defense-oriented melee class with healing abilities and high burst damage. Skills include Blessed Strike and Lay on Hands. Specialization: Radiance is particularly powerful.
- Ranger: A ranged class specializing in quick bow attacks. Skills include Marked Shot and Trap. Specializations focus on agility and survival.
- Wizard: A balanced magic user with offensive and defensive skills like Magic Missiles and Fireball. Specializations: Evocation, Conjuration, Transmutation.
Unlockable Classes
- Rogue: A melee DPS class with high attack speed and area-of-effect (AOE) abilities like Fan of Knives. Found in dark caves.
- Warlock: A hybrid caster with close-range combat skills using dark magic (e.g., Demon's Tail). Found in temples.
- Sorcerer: A pure offensive spellcaster focusing on elemental damage (Fire, Ice, Lightning). Found in the Dark Citadel.
Class Specializations
Each class can choose one of three specializations at level 10, unlocking additional skills that further define their playstyle.
Leveling System
- The level cap starts at 20 but increases by 5 with each New Game Plus (NG+).
- Players earn Attribute and Skill Points per level to enhance stats and abilities.
These classes provide diverse gameplay options, catering to different preferences such as tanking, ranged attacks, or spellcasting.