Which Class Should I Pick First?

Picking your first class in Backpack Battles can feel weirdly high-stakes. If you lose a few early rounds, it is super easy to think you chose wrong. You did not. Your run is not doomed. A class is mainly your starting direction, not a permanent lock-in, and your build (the full mix of items and synergies you put together) matters more than forcing every class-specific option you see.

For your first class, go with the one that has the clearest game plan: steady damage, simple defense, and class items that help right away without perfect setup. Save combo-heavy classes for later. They are fun, but they can feel rough at first because they need tighter timing and cleaner item chains to click. Tip: if two classes look equally fun, choose the one whose early items are still useful even if rare upgrades never appear.

Hit a losing streak? Try a quick recovery reset. For the next 2-3 shops, stop rerolling (spending gold to refresh the shop) for class-specific pieces, grab efficient always-good items, and add backpack space so your core pieces are easier to place. Then pivot (switch from your original class plan to the strongest items you actually found). That one adjustment can rescue a lot of runs and help you get your momentum back fast.