Who is "The Best" character.

[Lothar135]

Hello, guys. Just want to see some opinions from veteran Talisman players (which mean you play a lot and you play with different heroes).

Name 5 characters, which are Top Dogs and 5 characters, which are Loosers :)

All DLCs applies to this rankings.

I am not a veteran player (not now), but still, i can give you my opinion:
Top Dogs:
1. Amazon (two brutal abilities - to move good and to win battles is the key to this game)
2. Assassin (staby, staby)
3. Dark Cultist (slow beginning, but powerhouse later)
4. Swashbuckler (once you have a weapon and a small strenght boost, you grow very fast)
5. Black witch (great movement, really great)

Loosers:
1.Priest
2.Dwarf
3.Minstrel
4.Leprechant
5. Elf

[Fulgur14]

Publicado originalmente por Evil Puppy Cat:

That is the way it's supposed to be in the physical game: killed characters are removed as options for anybody.

I can see wiggle room, but only for the Apprentice Mage: new apprentice.

The same logic would work for anyone, none of the characters are really unique. I mean, is there only one dwarf, elf or troll in the world?

[Puppy Cat Underfoot]

I agree with you and disagree with you simultaneously.

The characters who go for the crown, or boss, or whatever the ending may be are not the common versions of their archetypes, they are the best of the best. Surely knowing that the best warrior in the land died in his attempt toward the ending would be discouraging.

So I'll revise my exception for the Apprentice Mage: New Apprentice of a Different Wizard.

[Vorpeseda]

I generally prefer physical fighters, so characters with skills that help in battle tend to be my favourate, such as the Assassin, Amazon and Warrior.

Also, characters who are good at gaining stats are very good, so I agree with the opinion most people have of the Dark Cultist. She's especially powerful if you're on the crown of command with another player, and you've both stockpiled massive amounts of lives. Combat started at slightly in my favour, and after enough turns, I gained enough strength to auto-kill by the end.

I've played the ♥♥♥♥♥ once, and liked her ability to claim other people's spells, and the ability to ignore events, although it does provide an amusing mental image to be asked if you want to use your power of fortelling to avoid market day, or if you want to throw caution to the wind and be affected as normal. Spell claiming is however, something that works best with other characters who gain spells each turn, and does allow you to avoid spells that are situational enough to do little more than take up space in your spell list.

My friend played as the Warlock when I played as the ♥♥♥♥♥. She didn't like the Warlock at all, she found that getting all spells back each turn wasn't as good as it sounded, as most of her spells she couldn't find a use for. Her favorite character, going back to when she was playing the physical version long before we ever met, is the Prophetess, who still always has spells, but her ability to avoid unwanted adventure cards is a really nice ability.

Recently tried the Swashbuckler, his ability to add one to rolls in the tavern is interesting, but I only used it once. Drawing another card in the fields is good if your feeling lucky, and if used right can help you build up stats quickly, especially with the ability to take another turn after winning a battle.

[nurdrasch]

Top 3 I like to play are Swashbuckler, Dark Cultist & Druid (easy spell recharge & alignment change)

Runestones make all the difference tho - I'd play these without, but nearlly all of them with the choice of Gold Runes

Hate playing against Amazons, but only because of the time it takes for all those damn re-rolls ;)

[Saramis]

there are about 5 classes i find have a better start and make for easy games. I see these mentioned alot and i believe theyre a little too good compared to the others. In no particular order

Assassin
♥♥♥♥♥
warlock
genie
amazon

I think the dark cultist and minstrel are really good classes but just cannot compare to these top 5 for me

[Lûte the Goblin]

Assassin and Prophetess for me. Don't have any of the DLC.

[Sparzy]

Hope it all comes on special again, i want the season pass now.

[Puppy Cat Underfoot]

I got it for half price during the holiday sale.

[Zarmane]

I would say my top 5 ''best'' characters are:
1. Druid: My main character. Love his ''flexibility'' and get's new spells in forest. is weak in strength though, but I no care. DRUID 4 EVAH!!!

2. Warlock: Unlimited spells, need I say more?

3. Warrior: Cuts down anyone in his path pretty much.

4. Black Witch: The Anti Mage of Talisman, amazing if you play against many mages and spell users

5: Assassin: Assassinate = Death. Amazing if you like killing other players ;)

Honrable mentions:
♥♥♥♥♥, Gambler, Amazon, Troll, Dark Cultist.

Take care :3

[shigad]

Publicado originalmente por limruc:

1) Dark Cultist
2) Warlock
3) Black Witch
4) Sage
5) Martyr
6) Assassin
7) Druid
8) Amazon
9) Genie
10) Ogre Chieftain
11) Wizard
12) Prophetess
13) Gambler
14) Warrior
15) Troll
16) Dwarf (a lot lower if Ice Queen ending)
17) ♥♥♥♥♥
18) Necromancer
19) Gladiator
20) Swashbuckler
21) Knight
22) Leprechaun
23) Devil's Minion
24) Courtesan
25) Exorcist
26) Sorceress
27) Monk (because he was nerfed so bad)
28) Elf
29) Thief
30) Merchant
31) Ghoul
32) Minstrel
33) Apprentice Mage
34) Priest
35) Philosopher (total crap character)

even philosopher is better than tha priest.

[shigad]

Publicado originalmente por Evil Puppy Cat:

I agree with you and disagree with you simultaneously.

The characters who go for the crown, or boss, or whatever the ending may be are not the common versions of their archetypes, they are the best of the best. Surely knowing that the best warrior in the land died in his attempt toward the ending would be discouraging.

So I'll revise my exception for the Apprentice Mage: New Apprentice of a Different Wizard.

so best elf has equal chance to lose or win to a tipsy farmer?

[TalisManiac]

Publicado originalmente por Sparzy:

With the runestone of only 4 to trade in for str the warrior is great. In one game i had a strength of 20 without the help from weapons, i could auto kill anything i came across, it felt like cheating.

Using runestones IS cheating. :P

[Puppy Cat Underfoot]

Publicado originalmente por shigad:

so best elf has equal chance to lose or win to a tipsy farmer?

My friends encountered some badass farmers in the tavern in the physical version last night. So yes, those are the best farmers in the land too.

Of course one friend was playing as the Necromancer, the other as the Ghoul, and in DE the farmer wields a pitchfork. It's a holy pitchfork!

[Resolver]

Here's my list I came up with before reading any threads. I think it's interesting to see other lists. I definitely feel Leprechaun is best, as 1/6 of moves can get gold 3 gold + card, or gank, or land on best square, or whatever. Being neutral and rich allows for buying lives and fate back with ease. Combine with instructor or academy later on and it's wayyy too strong. Almost feels like playing a different game when using the Lep. Black Witch and Amazon also super strong for mobility (BW also having this mobility in the middle region near the temple, oasis, and hidden valley are particularly good), assassin for pokin, dark cultist for fast stat gain, thief for best object management, warlock for access to spells. Looks like most are agreeing these belong in top tier.

I ranked dwarf lower than some, but I think with expansions you get cave and maze less and abilities not so useful vs. ice queen ending. If you are playing w just the original game and race to the crown he gets significantly better. I haven't had a chance to play gambler yet so not sure how effective tweeking the rolls turns out to be. The minstrel gets weaker with every expansion as a lower percentage of followers are the maiden/princess, while the sorceress gets a little stronger for the opposite. Also I think the philosopher becomes ok late game when things become a little cluttered Keep posting lists. Cheers

Leprechaun
Black Witch
Amazon
Assassin
Dark Cultist
Thief
Warlock
Wizard
Martyr

Knight
♥♥♥♥♥
Gladiator
Prophetess
Warrior
Courtesan
Druid
Swashbuckler
Apprentice Mage
Devil's Minion
Elf
Troll
Philosopher
Sage
Sorceress
Gambler
Dwarf
Genie

Ogre Chieftain
Monk
Merchant
Exorcist
Minstrel
Priest
Ghoul
Necromancer

[Ademro]

Anyone have an update for this list? It doesn't change how I play the game, just curious to see what people think of the latest characters.