Hey there! As a professional gamer who has sunk over 200 hours into Steelrising, allow me to share my insider knowledge to help you pick the perfect class to match your playstyle.
An In-Depth Look at the Soldier Class
Let‘s start with the Soldier – an offense-oriented juggernaut capable of dishing out devastating blows.
Background
The Soldier is inspired by French revolution-era infantry. Flintlock rifles and bayonets make for a very gunpowder-punk vibe.
Stats and Abilities
| Stat | Effect |
|---|---|
| Power | Increases Physical Damage |
| Vigour | Boosts Critical Hit Damage |
With Power attacks that utilize the extended range of their Gribeauval Halberd, Soldiers can strike from relative safety. By chaining into axe slashes and gunshot blasts, they effectively juggle groups of enemies.
However, the lack of defensive options means Soldiers can‘t afford to get swarmed on the frontlines. They thrive only when aggressively controlling the flow of battle.
Soldier Build Suggestions
Your main focus with Soldiers should be increasing raw damage output in order to quickly dispatch foes.
My go-to Soldier builds are:
- Full Strength – Maxing out Power and Critical Damage allows you to practically one-shot most basic enemies. However, you‘ll severely lack resistance versus elemental attacks.
- Hybrid Rifle/Melee – Balancing physical and gun damage lets you adapt to any situation. Use halberd swipes up close while sniping dangers from afar. This build has the most versatility.
Advanced Combat Strategies
- Corner Poke – Use the halberd‘s long horizontal sweeps to damage groups while hiding behind a wall. Safely whittle down enemies before emerging.
- Grenade Prep – If a powerful foe approaches, throw an Explosive Grenade at your feet beforehand. The blast will interrupt their opening attack, buying you time to counter.
- Animation Cancel – You can cut the halberd‘s long attack animations short by blocking or dodging. Master this to avoid leaving yourself open.
The Verdict?
While they lack defenses, Soldiers reward aggressive players willing to take risks. I‘d rank Soldiers at A-Tier, only outclassed by the swifter Dancer when it comes to dishing out damage. New players may struggle with the glass cannon playstyle but Veterans will certainly appreciate the Soldier‘s overwhelming offense.
An In-Depth Look at the Bodyguard Class
Now let‘s analyze the stalwart Bodyguard class, Steelrising‘s quintessential tank…
