Towerborne - Characters
The cast of Towerborne is organised around the Aces, the player-controlled heroes who fight out of the Belfry, against the monsters that have overrun the City of Numbers, with the refugee population standing in for the world's civilian stakes. The four weapon classes are the closest thing the game h...
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| Name | Description | Role | Faction | Abilities | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Aces | The heroes of Towerborne are known as Aces. | Player Heroes | The Belfry | Customisable appearance and gear at the Belfry Access to the Pyroclast, Rockbreaker, Sentinel and Shadowstriker weapon classes Four-player cooperative deployment | Player-created characters |
| The Refugees | The displaced survivors of the City of Numbers, who make their way to the Belfry as the monsters overrun the world. | Survivor Population | The Belfry | Population growth at the Belfry as territory is reclaimed | Belfry population |
| The Monsters | The creatures that overwhelmed the City of Numbers and drove humanity back to the Belfry. | Hostile Forces | None | Territorial control of the City of Numbers New enemy types introduced through hex progression | Hostile encounters across the overworld |
| Sentinel | The Sentinel is the sword-and-shield class, built to pair offensive pressure with a real defensive option. | Playable Weapon Class | The Belfry | Sword and shield moveset Blocking and defensive play Balanced offense and defense Shield-focused legendary weapons | One of four weapon classes, selectable at the Belfry |
| Rockbreaker | The Rockbreaker is the heavy, slow-hitting class of the four, built around big committed swings and stagger rather than a steady stream of light attacks. | Playable Weapon Class | The Belfry | Heavy two-handed style attacks High stagger and burst damage Slow, committed swings | One of four weapon classes, selectable at the Belfry |
| Pyroclast | The Pyroclast is the fire class, trading speed for slow, high-damage attacks and its trademark burning status effect. | Playable Weapon Class | The Belfry | Burning status effect Slow, high-damage attacks Damage over time pressure | One of four weapon classes, selectable at the Belfry |
| Shadowstriker | The Shadowstriker is the fast, mobile class, built around quick strikes and repositioning instead of the Sentinel's guard or the Rockbreaker's weight. | Playable Weapon Class | The Belfry | Fast, low-commitment attacks High mobility Hit-and-run combo play | One of four weapon classes, selectable at the Belfry |
| Umbra | Umbra are the spirit companions that fight beside an Ace, granting special powers and taking their own upgrade path at the Belfry. | Spirit Companions | The Belfry | Fight alongside the Ace Grant special powers Upgradeable at the Belfry | Companion system tied to each Ace |
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