Are you interested in min-maxing your start in Lies of P? Here is the best starting class and combat style.
The main thing you’ll need to decide when starting out is if you want to focus on Strength or Agility, or have a balance between the two.
In this guide, I will list all starting classes in Lies of P to find out the best combat style in the game.
Combine with with our list of the best weapon combos in Lies of P and you’ll be able to create some of the strongest builds possible.
All Starting Classes & Their Stats in Lies of P
There are three starting classes in Lies of P:
- Path of the Cricket: Balance
- Path of the Bastard: Dexterity
- Path of the Sweeper: Strength
As their name reveals, the Path of the Bastard is ideal for builds and weapons focused on rapid attacks, and the Path of the Sweeper is recommended for hard-hitting builds that deal significant damage with only a few attacks.
The Path of the Cricket is a balance between the two if you don’t want to commit to a specific playstyle and build.
In terms of starting stats, you can expect the following from each build:
| Vitality | Vigor | Capacity | Motivity | Technique | Advance | |
| Path of the Cricket | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| Path of the Bastard | 8 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 6 |
| Path of the Sweeper | 11 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
As you can see, each class shines in different sectors with the Cricket being the best all-rounder. But which is the best class overall?
Best Starting Class in Lies of P
Overall, the best starting class in Lies of P depends on your playstyle; for strength-focused builds, I recommend the Path of the Sweeper, while for agility builds the best option is the Path of the Bastard.
If you can’t decide, the Path of the Cricket is a great choice. After all, you can level up quickly in the game and start adding points to the attributes that you prefer later on.
Also, don’t worry too much about how you spend early-game stat points, and feel free to improvise. You can respec your stats in Lies of P after progressing through the story defeating Champion Victor and reaching Simon Mansion in Chapter 7.
Respecting will cost 10x Gold Coin Fruit (Ergo & Quartz) and five Gold Coin Fruit (Legion Calibers) for the first time, and will have increased cost for each additional time.
Wrapping up
To summarize, the best starting class in Lies of P varies based on your favorite playstyle. If unsure, I recommend starting with the Path of the Cricket as it’s the best all-around class.
Overall, you don’t have to overthink this as you’ll level up and increase the stats you want fairly easily. Additionally, after reaching Chapter 7, you’ll be able to respec easily.
Which class did you start with? What kind of build are you planning to use? Don’t hesitate to share your thoughts in the comments below.
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