Torchlight Class Overview

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Updated Mon, Sep 21, 2009 by B. de la Durantaye

The launch of Torchlight is fast approaching, and so far, we've gotta' say, it looks pretty damn good. With that in mind, Perfect World Entertainment recently sent us some pics of the classes, and a little bit of class description. Whether you choose the dual-wielding Destroyer, the fast ranged action of the Vanquisher, or the Ember-channeling Alchemist, the game's definitely worth a peek come October.

The Destroyer

An endless wanderer, who is drawn to conflict with his dual-wielding blades, was led to Torchlight after hearing of the evils befallen it. Through channeling the power of his ancestors, the Destroyer excels at close-quarter combat and is able to smite his foes with such ferocity as to easily dispatch multiple enemies at once. With a strong sense of virtue, the Destroyer sets out to deal justice with his blades, but things may not be as simple in Torchlight as they appear.

With a darkness rising to cloud the Destroyer’s judgment, only time will tell whether or not the draw of Ember will tempt his soul into corruption.

The Vanquisher

Part of an ancient order dedicated to justice and bringing balance to the world, the Vanquisher was sent out to Torchlight to investigate the mysterious slayings and missing town folks. Unknown to her, the darkness below the small town of Torchlight runs far deeper than the mines beneath. As an expert marksman, the Vanquisher is able to take enemies from afar as well as use traps to confuse and deliberate her foes from all directions.

The flow of Ember and the darkness below will test the Vanquisher’s skill and conviction to the fullest.

The Alchemist

Drawn to the power of Ember as a cornerstone of his magical art, the Alchemist came to Torchlight for his own ends. Being the largest cache of Ember ever found, the temptation may lead the Alchemist never being able to break free of its influence and ultimately to his downfall. The power of Ember is beyond imagining, but the price is very high.

By channeling the power of Ember, the Alchemist is able to dispatch enemies from afar as well as summon minions to his aid.

For more information on Torchlight, please visit the official website at http://www.torchlightgame.com to view additional game play details, trailers and screenshots.