Class record
Acolyte
Healer / Support
- Tier
- 1
- Difficulty
- 3 / 5
- Main role
- Healer
- Secondary role
- Support
Rules reference
Class mechanics
Entry requirements and the complete level-by-level advancement path.
Entry
Requirements
Divine's Chosen breakthrough or be human.
Advancement
Progression
- UnlockKey ability
- Level 2Ability 1
- Level 3SkillsYou gain +5 skill points to spend in Appraise, Medicine, Religion, Magic, History, Insight, Negotiation, Intimidation or Common Knowledge. You can exchange any skill point for 2 expertise points, but must spend them in these skills.
- Level 4Ability 2
- Level 5HeartYou gain +1 to Presence.
- Level 6Ability 3
- Level 7SoulYou gain +1 to either Power or Toughness.
- Level 8Ultimate ability
Identity & lore
Class overview
Acolytes are practitioners of the mysterious power known as Faith, which is believed to be the oldest form of magic. In a world where The Church of Kari reigns as the most dominant religion, most Acolytes, about 95%, are Human, and nearly all of them, around 99%, belong to the Church.
Acolytes are people with a special calling, blessed with the power to perform miracles thanks to their deep faith. They're part of a bigger community that includes other Acolytes, priests, and sometimes even Paladins. Because of this, they can usually find a safe place to rest and get help in churches and temples wherever they go.
With their healing and protective abilities, Acolytes are essential members of any party, making sure their friends stay safe and well during tough battles.
Tactical guidance
Playing Acolyte
Acolytes are the main healers of groups of new adventurers, being the only tier 1 class with the capability to heal others.
Their primary tool for this is Cure Touch. The mana cost is high, but it is still more efficient (and cheaper) than drinking a potion. Keep in mind that it does provoke attacks of opportunity, so position yourself behind the ally you're healing if they are in melee combat.
Light's Care is some efficient after combat healing. It heals for the same amount as Cure Touch for a fraction of the mana cost. It also has the benefit of allowing the target to prevent an injury to themselves if they went down in combat.
What makes an acolyte truly valuable for a newbie group is Angel's Embrace. It has no mana cost and reduces the damage an ally takes by a large amount. The range is short, so most acolyte's prefer a melee weapon. Since you are using your RP to help others, be wary that you don't put yourself in a position where the enemy can focus you as your RP dwindles.
Miracle: Sanctuary creates a small but durable barrier that can be used both offensively and defensively. When used defensively, it can give your allies a moment of reprieve, letting them drink a potion before going for a round two. It can also be used to trap an enemy inside the barrier, isolating it from its allies while your own allies wail on it.
