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If you played the demo when it was initially released, then you know just how exciting it feels to gain Early Access to Backpack Battles. Finally, we can jump into other classes and explore more of what the auto-battler has to offer. Knowing all the available Backpack Battles classes will give you a solid idea about each character and what makes them unique to help guide you toward the best one to start with.
Backpack Battles Classes List
So far, Backpack Battles features four classes. The first two were available in the demo, while the last pair remained locked until Early Access launched.
- Ranger
- Reaper
- Berserker
- Pyromancer
Guide to Ranger Class in Backpack Battles
The Ranger character in Backpack Battles primarily deals in critical damage. They initially use a bow but can use a sword as well. Below are some of the unique items you can use:
- Piercing Arrow
- Poison Ivy
- Yggdrasil Leaf
- Ranger Bag
- Acorn Collar
- Bow and Arrow
- Carrot
- Lucky Clover
Reaper Class Guide
Reapers are one of the magical classes in Backpack Battles, and they can deal damage over time. Their versatility is good as they can use poisons and cards against opponents. Check out some of the distinct items for Reapers:
- Cursed Dagger
- Mr. Struggles
- Nocturnal Lock Lifter
- Storage Coffin
- Ace of Spades
- Darkest Lotus
- Death Scythe
- Deck of Cards
- Demonic Flask
- Fly Agaric
- Holo Fire Lizard
- The Fool
- The Lovers
- White-Eyes Blue Dragon
Berserker Class Guide
One of the classes included in the Backpack Battles Early Acces, a Berserker is as wild as their name implies. They’re among the toughest characters, and some of the unique items for them include the following:
- Anvil
- Brass Knuckles
- Deerwood Guardian
- Forging Hammer
- Shaman Mask
- Wolf Emblem
- Duffle Bag
- Armored Courage Puppy
- Armored Power Puppy
- Armored Wisdom Puppy
- Axe
- Badger Rune
- Busted Blade
- Chain Whip
- Cheese
- Courage Puppy
- Dragon Claws
- Dragonscale Armor
- Dragonskin Boots
- Elephant Rune
- Hawke Rune
- Power Puppy
- Spiked Collar
- Wisdom Puppy
Guide to Pyromancer Class in Backpack Battles
Next up for our Backpack Battles classes is the Pyromancer. Yes, they are a class of arsonists. Fire is their main weapon, but you can also utilize some of these class-specific items:
- Fire Pit
- Chili Pepper
- Flame
- Spell Scroll: Frostbolt
- Molten Dagger
Which is the Best Class in Backpack Battles?
It’s a difficult question to answer seeing as the dev continues to rollout balance updates as we all get a sense of the characters. However, the Berserker might be the best for me so far because of two things: Double Axe and Battle Rage. Battle Rage alone makes the Berserker difficult to take down, and if you have the Epic Double Axe, your Rage triggers an extra attack at a damage gain of 3 from its already 6-12 damage rating. The right build can turn the Berserker into a heavy-hitting, unstoppable train.
Even so, since Backpack Battles is in Early Access, there’s a chance for additional characters as well as even more balance changes to the ones we have. Any character can get you through the rounds granted you have powerful weapons, healing, and armor, and if you remember to utilize the recipes. There are countless builds you can play around with to discover your favorite and most winnable class.
Backpack Battles is available on PC.