Which faction to join?

[Cloud]

Hi. I just started playing Elex for the first time. If I were a lawfull good to chaotic good D&D character, which faction would be best to join? Thanks in advance. In case it plays a role, I intend to play as a ranged char, and if possible, hunter/thief/stealth.

[Cursed Life]

Factions have nothing to do with alignment, just chose the style you prefer.

[kris.aalst]

Originally posted by Cloud:

In case it plays a role, I intend to play as a ranged char, and if possible, hunter/thief/stealth.

Of course that matters in a role-playing game like Elex I'd say the Berserkers are a perfect fit for you because they have the best bows, which are the best ranged weapons in the game. The other two factions have ranged weapons but they range from modern-day weapons to SF weapons like plasma guns.

Thieving and stealth are skills that aren't really tied to a faction. Neither is hunting, although again the Berserkers with their bows make for the best ranged hunters.

[Crush The Backlog]

Lawful - Clerics
Neutral (like druids) - Zerkers
Chaotic - Outlaws
All factions have good, neutral, and evil thrown in.
There is no rush to pick a faction, go do quests for all three for a bit...pick the one that vibes with you.

[D'amarr from Darshiva]

If the game's "Cold" level comes into play, I suggest:

- Clerics -> high cold
- Berserkers -> low cold
- Outlaws -> neutral cold

For ranged combat with bows, the berserkers. For energy/laser weapons the clerics.

[kris.aalst]

Originally posted by Umbrawolf:

Lawful - Clerics
Neutral (like druids) - Zerkers
Chaotic - Outlaws

It's hard to say the Clerics are lawful when there is no law left. Also, they worship a god which is fictitious like all gods, and they blindly kill for said god. Zealous is definitely a right word for the Clerics and zealots go in the chaotic category.

I refer to D'amarr's response:

Originally posted by D'amarr from Darshiva:

If the game's "Cold" level comes into play, I suggest:

- Clerics -> high cold
- Berserkers -> low cold
- Outlaws -> neutral cold

Next up:

Originally posted by Umbrawolf:

All factions have good, neutral, and evil thrown in.

Not really. Plenty of examples to use but to name one, what is the 'good' side of the Outlaws?

Originally posted by Umbrawolf:

There is no rush to pick a faction, go do quests for all three for a bit...pick the one that vibes with you.

That's definitely good advice!

[Teratus]

It's your choice, although I think the canon faction is Berserkers.

It won't matter for Elex 2 though as events between games have Jax factionless again.
But i'll not spoil anything regarding that.

[regina_ragna]

You can join a community late and take your time for the decision. You can do all entrance quests, that's ok.

[Mufloni]

clerics if you want to cheese with OP lol broken spells (black hole PSi ability is OP, and clerics armor is SWAG)
berserkers for medium balanced spells and stuff, also if you fancy arrows and bows there ya are
never did outlaws but from waht I know its bunch of use elex to craft consumables to reach even the portion of power of clerics when stacked, and outlaws only buff your ability to use more of those drugs at the same time (consumables) compared to not joining them.

[Halcyform]

I recommend playing through each faction; however, if you are limited to one faction (for whatever reason), go Cleric.

Cleric faction has the most fleshed out story line that gives some pretty interesting insights about Magalan before and after the Cataclysm.

The alignment system doesn't fit all that well into the various factions unless you apply that system to some key individuals in said factions.

Edit: playing through each faction is pretty easy since you can do all the quests for each faction right up to the point where you are forced to make a choice to pick one. At this stage, make several saves so you can pick up another faction once you finish the previous.