TheGloomhavendigital version has arrived on Steam and GoG this week, following two years in early access. As an adaptation of the legendary board game,Gloomhavenoffers asprawling RPG campaignwith tactical battles and unlockable characters. The success of Cephlofair’s original board game springs from its scope and well-honed mechanics, both of which are translated into the digital version.
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Gloomhavenoffers 6 starting classes for players to choose from, with an additional 11 classes that are unlocked over the course of the campaign. The best starting class inGloomhavenfor players who want to take a support role is the Tinkerer, which offers healing, crowd control, and utility. As thedigital version ofGloomhavenis a straight adaptation of its tabletop counterpart, this guide will be applicable to players of both.
Best Starting Tinkerer Cards in Gloomhaven
The Tinkerer in Gloomhaven is anextremely support-focused class, and as such isn’t recommended for groups of less than three players. Therefore, the best build for the Tinkerer is one that helps the rest of the team byhealing, disabling enemies, and controlling the battlefield. That being said, Tinkerers in groups of three players will also want to mix in some good damage cards. Here are some of the most important Level 1 and Level X cards for this build:
The Tinkerer can take 12 cards into each scenario, so players have some choice in what to fill the remaining 7 spaces with. Other notable Level 1 and Level X cards for a versatile support build includeEnhancement Field, Toxic Bolt, Reinvigorating Elixir, and Harmless Contraption.
Leveling the Tinkerer in Gloomhaven
As players level up in Cephalofair’s board game they’ll gain new cards, as well as the ability to enhance their Tinkerer with Perks and new items. Following this build, players should especially aim to pick upStamina Booster (Level 2), Disintegration Beam (Level 5), and Auto Turret (Level 6).
When it comes to spending Perks, players should start by removing as many negative-modifier cards as possible, then pick up “Ignore Negative Scenario Effects.” This will provide a reliable attack deck, as well as prevent any nasty surprises from scenario effects. Finally, thebest RPG weaponsand items are more a matter of taste for the Tinkerer, though most players will benefit from Eagle-Eye Goggles, Stamina Potions, and some kind of movement-boosting Boots.
Gloomhavenis out now for PC.
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