Characters
Meet the brave warriors who fight alongside Ash Lambert in his quest to save Sostegaria from tyranny.
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Party Members Overview
Vandal Hearts features 12 playable characters, each with unique backgrounds, abilities, and class advancement options. Characters join your party at different points throughout the story.
Core Party (Act 1)
| Character | Starting Class | Join Location | Initial Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Lambert | Hero | Start | 5 |
| Clint Picard | Soldier | Start | 4 |
| Diego Renault | Archer | Start | 4 |
| Eleni Dunbar | Mage | Palace Ruins | 7 |
| Huxley Hobbes | Healer | Palace Ruins | 7 |
| Kira Wulfstan | Archer | Rhine Bridge | 8 |
| Grog Drinkwater | Soldier | Gadar Sea | 9 |
Mid-Game Additions (Act 2)
| Character | Starting Class | Join Location | Initial Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolan | Soldier | Ygdra Canyon | 10 |
| Amon | Archer | Ygdra Canyon | 9 |
| Sara | Healer | Ygdra Canyon | 9 |
Late Additions (Act 3)
| Character | Starting Class | Join Location | Initial Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zohar Abu Sa’id | Mage | Plain of Sorrow | 14 |
| Darius | Archer | Prison Fortress | 14 |
Class Distribution
Understanding which characters can advance to which classes helps with party planning:
Knight Path (Soldier → Swordsman/Guardsman → Duelist/Dragoon)
- Clint Picard
- Grog Drinkwater
- Dolan
Archer Path (Archer → Bowman/Hawknight → Sniper/Sky Lord)
- Diego Renault
- Kira Wulfstan
- Amon
- Darius
Mage Path (Mage → Sorceror/Monk → Enchanter/Ninja)
- Eleni Dunbar
- Zohar Abu Sa’id
Healer Path (Healer → Bishop/Monk → Archbishop/Ninja)
- Huxley Hobbes
- Sara
Hero Path (Unique to Ash)
- Ash Lambert (Hero → Champion → Paragon → Vandalier)
Character Selection Strategy
Since you cannot revive fallen characters during battle, choosing the right party composition and keeping everyone alive is crucial.
Recommended Core Party
Based on multiple FAQ authors’ recommendations:
- Ash - Your protagonist (required in all battles)
- Eleni or Zohar - Mage for powerful area attacks (Mages rated 10/10)
- Huxley or Sara - Healer for support (Priests rated 9/10)
- 2-3 Archers - For ranged damage and anti-air (rated 8/10)
- 1-2 Knights - For frontline tanking (rated 6/10)
Avoid the Armor class! Multiple FAQ authors rate Armor/Guardsman as the worst class (1/10) due to poor mobility. Keep Knights on the Duelist path instead.
Character Synergies
- Mage + Healer Combo: Devastating spell damage with consistent healing support
- Archer Focus: Multiple archers can eliminate threats before they reach your party
- Hawknight Mobility: At least one flying unit helps with map traversal and flanking
Next Steps
- Explore individual character pages for detailed backgrounds and strategies
- Review Job Classes to plan your advancement paths
- Check the Walkthrough to see when each character joins