Class of Heroes 3: Remaster: Ultimate Beginner's Guide
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Class of Heroes 3: Remaster: Ultimate Beginner's Guide

Master Class of Heroes 3s challenging dungeon crawling with essential beginner tips for party building, equipment, and academy survival.

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Class of Heroes 3: Remaster

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By Larc

Updated Sep 24, 2025

Welcome to the challenging world of Class of Heroes 3: Remaster, where old-school dungeon crawling meets unforgiving difficulty. This isn't your typical hand-holding RPG - you'll need to master complex systems, build balanced parties, and survive brutal encounters from the moment you step into your chosen academy. Whether you're new to the series or returning after years, these essential strategies will help you navigate the treacherous early hours and build a foundation for long-term success.

Which Academy Should You Choose?

Your first major decision shapes your entire experience. Three academies await, each offering different difficulty curves:

  • Preana Academy: Generally considered the most beginner-friendly option
  • Draken Academy: Offers moderate difficulty with balanced challenges
  • Taki Academy: The most punishing choice for experienced players

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Mastering Character Creation and Enrollment

The enrollment process determines your party's potential for the entire game. Here's what you need to know:

Understanding Bonus Points

Your starting bonus points range from 9 to 32, with anything above 20 considered excellent. While high bonus points won't guarantee success, they provide crucial early-game advantages when survival is most difficult.

Race and Class Combinations

RaceBest Starting ClassesKey Attributes
HumanCommon, GunnerVersatile, balanced stats
ElfMagic-focused classesHigh intelligence
GnomeIncredibly versatileAdaptable to any role
CoolerThiefExcellent agility and luck

The Reroll Strategy

Don't hesitate to restart character creation multiple times. The game expects this - higher bonus points significantly ease the brutal opening hours. Aim for 20+ bonus points when possible.

Class of Heroes 3: Remaster: Ultimate Beginner's Guide

Building Your Survival Party

Your six-member party follows traditional Wizardry formation rules:

Front Row (Slots 1-3)

  • Tank: High vitality and power for absorbing damage
  • Physical DPS: Strong attackers with quality weapons
  • Hybrid Fighter: Backup damage with utility skills

Back Row (Slots 4-6)

  • Healer: Essential for party survival
  • Thief: Trap detection and treasure access
  • Magic User: Support spells and elemental damage

Equipment: Your Lifeline in Combat

Good equipment matters more than levels in the early game. You'll acquire gear through three methods:

Treasure Chests

Stand directly on chest tiles and use the check command. Most chests are trapped, requiring a skilled thief with high Agility and Luck stats.

Battle Drops

Every encounter potentially yields equipment. Random drops often provide better gear than what you can afford in shops.

Alchemy System

Craft specific items when you know exactly what you need. While the interface feels clunky, alchemy costs roughly one-tenth the price of store-bought equipment.

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Combat Survival Strategies

The Run Command Reality

Forget the run command exists. Despite appearing functional, it fails consistently. Instead, invest in Smoke Bombs (50g each) for guaranteed escapes from dangerous encounters.

Compatibility and Co-op Skills

The relationship system between party members unlocks powerful combination attacks. Study the compatibility chart and experiment with different emotional responses:

  • Positive emotions: "Grin," "Happy," "Cute" typically work well
  • Negative emotions: "Sad" often produces good results
  • Target: Achieve multiple light bulb indicators for maximum co-op potential

Managing Multiple Parties

Don't limit yourself to one team. Multiple parties offer several advantages:

Rescue Operations

When your main party gets stuck or wiped in a dungeon, send a backup team for ally search missions. Leave one party slot open to extract stranded members.

Experimentation

Test different race and class combinations without risking your primary team's progress.

Equipment Sharing

All gear transfers between teams, allowing you to optimize loadouts for specific challenges.

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Magic: A Late-Game Investment

Class of Heroes 3 deliberately keeps magic weak in early levels. This design choice affects strategy significantly:

Early Magic Reality

  • Damage spells deal 1-2 points against most enemies
  • Healing magic remains effective from the start
  • Elemental weaknesses remain unclear due to limited damage output

The Elemental Problem

Five different elemental magic classes create decision paralysis. With limited party slots, focus on hybrid classes like Common that offer spell variety over specialization.

Ancient Magic Potential

Umbramancers access ancient magic at 50% skill completion, while other classes require 100%. This makes them potentially powerful late-game investments.

Navigation and Quality of Life Features

World Map and Fast Travel

Unlock dragon flight and port tickets for efficient travel between discovered locations. These features transform the tedious early-game backtracking into smooth exploration.

The Suspend Function

Use the suspend feature to switch between parties without losing progress. This prevents the frustration of being stuck with the wrong team in challenging areas.

Home and Port Tickets

  • Home Tickets (500g): Return to your starting location
  • Port Tickets: Travel to specific dungeon coordinates
  • Torn versions: Function identically to full tickets at reduced cost

Essential Academy NPCs

Katya

Never skip conversations with Katya. She provides crucial administrative guidance and quest instructions that the game won't repeat elsewhere.

Kershart

Your gateway to the notice board for tests and quests. Building relationships with academy staff impacts available opportunities.

Early Game Survival Timeline

Levels 1-5: Pure Survival

  • Focus entirely on physical combat
  • Prioritize equipment upgrades over spell experimentation
  • Learn enemy patterns through careful observation

Levels 6-10: System Mastery

  • Develop co-op attack combinations
  • Begin basic alchemy experimentation
  • Establish backup party for safety

Levels 11+: True Adventure

  • Magic becomes viable for support roles
  • Complex dungeon navigation unlocks
  • Multiple party management becomes essential

Class of Heroes 3 Remaster rewards patience and systematic learning. The first 10 hours test your dedication, but persistence unlocks one of the most satisfying dungeon crawling experiences available. Master these fundamentals, and you'll transform from struggling student into academy legend.

For more Class of Heroes 3: Remaster, take a look at our Character Creation Guide.

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Updated:

September 24th 2025

Posted:

September 23rd 2025

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