Just like on the menu of a new restaurant,Monster Menu: The Scavenger’s Cookbookserves up a class for every palette to pick up and enjoy. So no matter if you like playing as a mage, a thief, or something of the swinging weapon variety, there’s something for everyone to take a bite of here.
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The game sets its harsh standards from the beginning with its singular save file, so there is no playing with different classes to figure out what you like. Once you choose your class, you are locked in. You deserve to know what you’re getting into beforehand, so may this list help your decision.
10Archer
At first,choosing the Archer classseems a solid choice. You have an extensive attack range and can move in a wider space than other classes. Not to mention, you put out a decent amount of damage with your bow’s attack power. So, again, not a bad deal when starting out, but this class has some severe setbacks once you look further.
The most glaring issue is ammunition. You have to craft all the arrows you’ll use in a battle, which is unfortunate since, starting out in the game, you lack access to the necessary ingredients and tools to do just that. So instead, you’re forced to skip turns by defending or relying on your party members to do the heavy lifting. Couple that with severely low defense, and you’re in for a hard time.
9Thief
The Thief has the highest range of movementin the game, more so than that of an archer, and has the fastest speed, which in this game determines which of your party members (outside the main character) goes first. It comes with a better defense than the Archer as well.
Yet, it suffers from the same weaknesses that the archer class does. The Thief’s starting weapon is also a bow, so once the arrows run out, unless you have an alternate weapon already on deck, you are a sitting duck.
8Adventurer
Though the adventurer is technically a bow user as well, they instead start off with a sword, meaning they already have the advantage of not having to worry about running out of arrows unless they want to. Bonus, once they’ve advanced their class, they can also learn and use powerful magic skills.
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Despite being able to use swords for physical attacks, your strength could be improved. Unfortunately, you’ll have to rely on buffs from meals to equal some of the same fighting power as the other classes who can pull the same numbers organically.
7Barbarian
Going from depending on weapons to not needing any at all, the Barbarian class has you throwing hands at anyone who dares to cross your path, and they end up regretting choosing to come at you every time. Barbarians have mighty attack power hidden behind each swing of the fist. Still, they can also equip weapons to add an extra oomph to overpower opponents.
However, This excellent damage output comes at a cost. In exchange for the high production, the barbarian comes swinging in with less-than-ideal defense, meaning if you’re left vulnerable, then be prepared to take a hit as hard as you give. Still, the risk of pain might be worth it for a one-hitter quitter.
6Berserker
Want to cut down your enemies with raw power and aggression that quickly ends fights? Look no further than the berserker class to quench your bloodlust.This class uses an axeto get the job done as quickly and dirty as possible, no questions asked. It’s fast and to the point.
So, what’s the downside to the berserker’s pure, unadulterated rage? Well, that’s all it has going for it. Sure, you get to learn some skills down the road, but nothing as versatile as the swordsman or adventurer, and you’re left to depend on others to defend you, an all-powerful murder machine.
5Mage
The one class that leads with magic attacks first, mages are powerful spell casters who will cast any of the four elements on an enemy in a blink of an eye and not feel bad about it. Essentially becoming a cannon of raw magical energy that brings down the rain on everything in the field.
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However, as a mage, you’re a glass cannon and therefore don’t have the defense to last long if you are hit. This leaves you vulnerable, and you have to rely on others to keep you protected while you cast your orb magic. If you play a mage in other RPGs, this may be fine.
4Swordsman
Finally, you have a job where the defense plays in your favor! As a swordsman, you have the fortitude to withstand hardcore attacks and protect the other members of your party that may not have the defense to keep up. Also, like the adventurer, you’re able to learn some advanced magic later in the game.
So, why is it that it isn’t higher on the list? The class, ironically, lacks power in physical attacks. A swordsman lacking power in their sword attacks seems like a raw end of the deal. Still, the class can carry more weight in items than the other classes, so its utility evens nicely.
3Jobless
What this class lacks in… well, everything, it makes up for in its unlimited potential. Sure, early on in the game, it lacks the benefits of every other job. Still, you can mold them into your well-crafted hunting machine if you are careful about which dishes you eat and the weapons you equip them with.
The stats you start with will be the asterisk on your chosen difficulty, making it tricky. Even if you’re on the easiest difficulty, if you aren’t familiar with strategy RPGs or survival games, the jobless class can be hell. A little preparation goes a long way.
2Lancer
Easily the most balanced of all the classes, the lancer class is the go-to when you just want a standard character without all the pros and cons to consider. Its spear has an excellent range, balanced in attack and defense, which is better for your survivability. Not to mention being able to use magic later on in the game.
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This play style may not appeal to everyone’s preferences, but it’s ultimately up to the individual player to decide. There are no significant negative qualities, and it is prime for beginners in the genre.
1Chef
When you think of chefs, you don’t think of someone putting themselves on the front lines of culinary adventures, with cooking being their primary function. The game itself wants to plant this into your mind. Maybe they’re trying to mislead you. Don’t fall for it.
The chef is a healer, the only one you get in the game, as none of the other classes gain this ability. Considering this is a food-forward game, that makes sense. However, if built right, the chef can also become exceptionally overpowered in physical attacks.
