Classes

TBH Classes Compared —
Hunter, Slayer, Priest

TBH has three hero classes, each with a distinct combat role and stat priority. One is free; two are paid DLC. Here's how they stack up and which one fits your playstyle.

Priest
Priest
Support / Sustain

The Priest is the game's free starter class — a balanced support fighter with strong sustain that's ideal for learning TBH's systems. Reliable healing abilities keep your party alive while you figure out optimal item builds.

Strengths
✓ Great survivability
✓ Free to access
✓ Forgiving for beginners
Weaknesses
✗ Lower damage ceiling
✗ Slower kill speeds in higher acts
Free — Included at no cost
Recommended for: Best for new players or min-cost runs
Hunter
Hunter
DPS / Precision

The Hunter is a ranged DPS class built around consistent, high-frequency damage. Excels at clearing dense monster waves and has excellent synergy with attack-speed and crit-rate stat cubes.

Strengths
✓ High DPS ceiling
✓ Excellent wave clear
✓ Strong loot magnet for item farming
Weaknesses
✗ Squishier than Priest
✗ Requires stat cube optimization to shine
Paid DLC — ~$3 standalone or part of Class Bundle
Recommended for: Best for players who want faster progression and more items
Slayer
Slayer
Burst / Melee

The Slayer is a melee burst class that excels at single-target damage and boss takedowns. High risk, high reward — fragile but capable of the biggest damage numbers in the game.

Strengths
✓ Highest burst damage
✓ Boss-killing specialist
✓ Satisfying gameplay loop
Weaknesses
✗ Most fragile class
✗ Struggles with large monster packs
Paid DLC — ~$3 standalone or part of Class Bundle
Recommended for: Best for experienced players chasing high difficulty clears

Side by Side

Class Comparison Table

Attribute🏹 Hunter⚔️ Slayer🧝 Priest
RoleDPS / PrecisionBurst / MeleeSupport / Sustain
Damage★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
Survivability★★★☆☆★★☆☆☆★★★★★
Wave Clear★★★★★★★★☆☆★★★☆☆
Boss Speed★★★☆☆★★★★★★★☆☆☆
DifficultyModerateHardEasy
PricePaid DLC (~$3)Paid DLC (~$3)FREE

Pick Priest if…

→ You're new to TBH
→ You want zero-cost access
→ You prefer safer, forgiving runs

Pick Hunter if…

→ You want faster loot farming
→ You enjoy crit-based DPS builds
→ You spend more time away from PC

Pick Slayer if…

→ You want the highest damage ceiling
→ You enjoy boss-focused challenges
→ You're comfortable managing fragile characters

About the paid classes: Hunter and Slayer are available individually (~$3 each) or as a Class Bundle (~$8.50). A Full Package Bundle including the Supporter Pack and Soundtrack is also available. The Priest class is permanently free and provides a complete endgame experience.

Start with Priest — It's Free

Download TBH and start with the Priest class at zero cost. Upgrade to Hunter or Slayer when you're ready.

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Priest class: free forever. Hunter & Slayer: optional paid DLC.