Conquest Dark: All Classes Guide
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Conquest Dark gives you five starting classes. Each one has its own abilities, weapons, and playstyle. Your build will change quickly during every run, but knowing what each class can do helps you get off to a strong start.
Here’s a basic guide to help get you started and choose a class to play.
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Barbarian
Role
Melee, crowd control
Starting Ability
Leap Smash (confirmed)
Other Confirmed Abilities
Seismic Slam (area damage)
Primal Roar (damages enemies and heals you for each enemy hit)
Weapons
Swords, axes, spike balls
Playstyle
The Barbarian jumps into fights and crushes groups with big AoE attacks. You can even heal yourself by smashing through enemies with Primal Roar.
Hunter
Role
Ranged DPS
Sample Abilities
Snipe Shot (long-range high damage)
Volley (area of effect damage)
Piercing Arrows
Weapons
Bows, arrows, ranged
Playstyle
The Hunter stays at a distance and uses ranged attacks to pick off enemies. Kiting and staying mobile is key.
Thief
Role
Fast melee and ranged hybrid
Ability Samples
Fan of Knives (throws piercing daggers)
Quick Strike (extra attacks and energy generation)
Shadow Strikes (multi-target lunar damage)
Blade Dash (dash attack that adds dodge charges)
Weapons
Daggers, throwing knives, scimitars
Playstyle
The Thief is built for fast attacks and mobility. You can switch between melee and ranged using knives and abilities while staying hard to hit.
Oathkeeper
Role
Hybrid offense and defense
Ability Samples
Hammer of Soul (throwing hammer)
Sacred Hammer (spinning hammers)
Sigil of Flames (burning chains)
Shield Charge (dash and stun enemies)
Divine Purge (burning attack)
Weapons
Blunt weapons, shields
Playstyle
The Oathkeeper mixes melee strikes, ranged throwing weapons, and burning effects. You can block, burn, and outlast enemies.
Acolyte of Kuu
Role
Magic and battlefield control with corrupted magic
Ability Samples
Cosmic Ray (ranged lunar damage)
Ice Shard
Frostfall
Freezing Vortex (freeze enemies nearby)
Arcane Orbs (spinning, exploding orbs)
Teleport (regenerates barrier and moves you)
Weapons
Staves, one-handed magic weapons
Playstyle
The Acolyte of Kuu uses ranged magic attacks and barrier defense. You can freeze enemies, control crowds, and reposition easily with Teleport.
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Final Blurb
Your class shapes how you start—but it won’t stay that way for long. Weapons, skills, and modifiers will quickly change your build every run. Start strong, adapt fast, and try not to die too often.
Note: This guide is a work-in-progress while the game is in Early Access. Information is subject to change.
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