All Classes Guide - Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
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Mandragora doesn’t just throw you into a dark, moody 2D world… It asks you to pick a class before you even get your bearings. Each class comes with its own flair, starting skill, and passive tree position. But don’t stress too much: you can branch out later thanks to how the game’s trees connect.
Below is a breakdown of every class, how they play, and who they’re best for
Table of Contents
Flameweaver
Nightshade
Spellbinder
Vanguard
Vindicator
Wyldwarden
How Classes Work
Your class sets your starting skill, stats, and passive tree location.
You can’t change classes, but you can respec your passive tree later (for a small fee).
Skill trees are connected side-by-side. This means some classes are easier to multiclass with than others.
Weapons like daggers and relics are sometimes restricted to certain class trees.
Flameweaver
Playstyle: Hybrid pyromancer
Strengths:
Can use Fire Relics
Good at both ranged and melee
Versatile across most content
Weaknesses:
Doesn’t top the charts in any one area
Stronger spells come later
Best For: Players who want a “do-it-all” class that can adapt.
Multiclass Tips: Spellbinder for more magic, Vanguard for tougher melee.
Nightshade
Playstyle: Fast rogue with combo points
Strengths:
High DPS
Insane mobility
Daggers only available through this class
Weaknesses:
No defense
Combo system takes getting used to
Best For: Skilled players who want fast, flashy gameplay and don’t mind living on the edge.
Spellbinder
Playstyle: Pure caster (Chaos magic)
Strengths:
Long-range damage
Big spells with high crit potential
Great spell variety
Weaknesses:
Glass cannon
No melee or defensive options
Best For: Anyone who wants to nuke everything from across the map.
Multiclass Tips: Nightshade for mobility, Flameweaver for fire spells.
Vanguard
Playstyle: Heavy melee bruiser
Strengths:
Can use two-handers and big shields
High damage and durability
Easy to learn
Weaknesses:
Slow attacks
No ranged options
Weapon-dependent
Best For: Players new to Soulslikes or those who like smashing first and asking questions never.
Multiclass Tips: Flameweaver for ranged spells, Vindicator for more utility and healing.
Vindicator
Playstyle: Holy tank-mage
Strengths:
Great survivability
Can use Astral Relics
Some of the best utility spells
Weaknesses:
Very slow
No movement skills
Not flashy
Best For: Players who want to survive anything and hit like a truck with a glowing mace.
Multiclass Tips: Vanguard for better melee, Wyldwarden for added spell variety.
Wyldwarden
Playstyle: Nature-based control caster
Strengths:
Access to Wyld Relics
Good CC (crowd control)
Some healing and sustain
Weaknesses:
Weak mana recovery
Lower DPS compared to other casters
Best For: Players who like to outsmart enemies with roots, lightning, and area denial.
Multiclass Tips: Vindicator for tankiness, Nightshade for better burst.
Final Blurb
If you're new, Vanguard or Vindicator are safe bets. If you want flair, go Nightshade or Spellbinder. Want to hedge your bets? Flameweaver sits right in the middle. And if you're feeling one with nature (or just want to root everything into the dirt), Wyldwarden has you covered.
No matter who you pick, remember: you can’t change your class—but you can always make it weirder later.
