Best Starting Classes in Caves of Qud

Players get to make their characters in Caves of Qud, and naturally, every decision when it comes to skills and stats will matter. Every class in the game is viable, but some require less effort and game knowledge to play, making them better picks for beginners.

Creating a custom character is fun and all, but in a game as complex as Caves of Qud, selecting one of the preset characters is going to be the better option. Classes here may not be as flashy as in games like Dragon’s Dogma 2, but they’re all fun to play regardless. This guide covers two of the best character presets in the game, including some alternatives and options for players who want to dabble with the character creator some more.

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Best Mutant Starting Builds in Caves of Qud

For Mutants, we recommend going with the Preset Gunwing Calling. It’s basically a gunslinger that’s built for speed and maneuverability. The Gunwing starts with the following:

Basically, Gunwing lets you shoot enemies down before they get too close. If they do reach your face, you either run or fly away, or use Force Bubble to absorb some hits. The downsides here are a low starting HP of 18, and a constant need for ammo early on.

Alternatively, we recommend any preset Mutant or a custom class with either Flaming Ray or Freezing Ray. These are free to cast, but they have a 10-round cooldown by default. Both these abilities can help you deal with most enemies early on, giving you a strong advantage against many low-level monsters.

Other notable starting Mutations include:

• Double-Muscled: +2 Strength; 15% chance to daze enemies with melee attacks.
• Multiple Arms: 10% chance for each extra arm to deliver an additional melee attack.
• Multiple Legs: +20 move speed, +6% carry capacity.
• Night Vision: You can see in the dark.
• Regeneration: You regenerate HP more quickly, and you have a chance to regenerate lost limbs per round.

Best True Kin Starting Builds in Caves of Qud

For True Kin, we recommend the Preset Child of the Hearth build. Unlike Gunwing, this is a melee starting class that lets you punch everything to death. By default, it can take out Snapjaws and Baboons in one hit, making the majority of early combat encounters trivial. Just be careful not to bite off more than you can chew. The Child of the Hearth’s starting stats are:

Get the Backswing skill from the Cudgel tree and spec into Dual Wielding. This gives you a chance to attack multiple times per turn, with a chance to stun enemies on hit. Put as many points into Strength as you can, and you’ll eventually be able to punch through most things in the game, including walls.

Alternatively, you can start as a Praetorian for a sword-and-board melee character who also happens to be armed with a long rifle. It’s a very balanced starting class reminiscent of warrior/paladin classes from classic CRPGs, and if you’re not particularly fond of trying out anything too fancy or specialized, then Praetorian should be perfect for you.

Systems

Released

July 15, 2015

Developer(s)

Freehold Games

Publisher(s)

Freehold Games

Engine

Unity