Torchlight InfiniteGuide
Torchlight Infinite classes: every hero and trait
The full roster in one place: 12 heroes, 28 traits, what each trait does and what "Selena 2" or "Thea 3" actually means.
Torchlight Infinite has 12 heroes, and they work as its classes. Each hero has up to three traits, which are subclasses with their own mechanics, for 28 traits in total as of SS14 Tartarus. The trait decides how a character plays far more than the hero does, so this list covers every one.
The short version
- Heroes are the classes. Traits are the subclasses, and players number them in the order the game lists them: Erika 1 is Wind Stalker, Youga 2 is Spacetime Elapse.
- SS14 Tartarus adds Youga's third trait, The Ultimate One.
- For a first character, Selena 2, Erika 1, Youga 2 and Thea 3 are the safest picks going into SS14.
How heroes and traits work
When you make a character you pick a hero. Each hero has a title, such as Cateye Erika or Oracle Thea, and up to three traits. Sage, the most recent hero, has one so far. The trait is the mechanic your build is built around, and builds on the same hero can have almost nothing in common: Wind Stalker Erika gets stronger the more she moves, Lightning Shadow Erika numbs enemies around her, and Vendetta's Sting Erika fights up close with fast melee hits.
That is why the community uses numbers. "Erika 1" means Erika with her first trait, which is clearer than the trait name when you are skimming a tier list. The numbers below follow the order the Torchlight Infinite database uses, which is the order players use too.
Not every trait is free from the start. Some unlock by playing, some can be bought, and new ones often come with the paid season pass before you can earn them. Our page on whether Torchlight Infinite is pay to win explains how that works.
All heroes and traits
| Hero | # | Trait | How it plays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berserker Rehan | 1 | Anger | Builds Rage from hitting and being hit, then goes Berserk when it is full |
| Berserker Rehan | 2 | Seething Silhouette | A spirit copy of Rehan casts your main skill alongside you |
| Divineshot Carino | 1 | Ranger of Glory | Special ammo that powers up projectile skills |
| Divineshot Carino | 2 | Lethal Flash | Controls projectile range, with Deflection for defence |
| Divineshot Carino | 3 | Zealot of War | Switches firing modes and has to reload when the gun overheats |
| Cateye Erika | 1 | Wind Stalker | Gains speed and Multistrike as she dodges and moves |
| Cateye Erika | 2 | Lightning Shadow | Lightning buffs and numbing of nearby enemies |
| Cateye Erika | 3 | Vendetta's Sting | Fast, assassin style melee |
| Escapist Bing | 1 | Blast Nova | Throws several bombs and sets them off together |
| Escapist Bing | 2 | Creative Genius | Places Inspiration Machines that add random effects |
| Frostfire Gemma | 1 | Flame of Pleasure | Purgatory weakens enemies and raises your damage |
| Frostfire Gemma | 2 | Frostbitten Heart | Stores Cold Energy and releases a Cold Pulse when full |
| Frostfire Gemma | 3 | Ice-Fire Fusion | Mixes cold and fire into Fusion Energy for a Frostfire Rampage |
| Oracle Thea | 1 | Wisdom of The Gods | Spends Blessings to strengthen God's Boon |
| Oracle Thea | 2 | Incarnation of The Gods | A Divine Realm that changes her buffs inside and outside it |
| Oracle Thea | 3 | Blasphemer | Turns Blessings into Erosion damage and explosions |
| Spacetime Witness Youga | 1 | Spacetime Illusion | A shadow that casts with you, plus Twisted Spacetime buffs |
| Spacetime Witness Youga | 2 | Spacetime Elapse | Damage over time that speeds up inside distorted time |
| Spacetime Witness Youga | 3 | The Ultimate One | New in SS14. Spells feed a Clockwork Core and crits cut cooldowns |
| Commander Moto | 1 | Order Calling | Commands Synthetic Troops that Overload to get stronger |
| Commander Moto | 2 | Charge Calling | Troops rush enemies and blow themselves up |
| Lightbringer Rosa | 1 | High Court Chariot | A Holy Domain that pulls enemies in and buffs Rosa |
| Lightbringer Rosa | 2 | Unsullied Blade | Turns mana into elemental damage inside the Realm of Mercury |
| The Forsaken Iris | 1 | Growing Breeze | Speeds up how fast her Spirit Magi grow |
| The Forsaken Iris | 2 | Vigilant Breeze | Merges with a Spirit Magus and boosts the others' damage |
| Tide Whisper Selena | 1 | Sing with the Tide | Bubbles leave Tides behind, and standing in them adds damage |
| Tide Whisper Selena | 2 | Dance of the Deep | Terra skills follow her around and grant bonuses |
| Scent Weaver Sage | 1 | Licorice Note | Brews alchemy elixirs with recipes that adapt to the fight |
Trait mechanics are summarised from the Torchlight Infinite database. Numbers inside each trait change most seasons, so check the database or the in-game hero screen for current values.
Heroes by playstyle
If you know how you like to play but not which hero fits, this is a rough guide.
- Melee: Rehan, who fights through Rage, and Erika 3, the assassin style trait.
- Projectiles: Carino. His three traits are three different ways to handle ammo and range.
- Spells: Gemma for cold and fire, Youga for time magic, Thea for Blessings and Erosion.
- Minions: Moto with his Synthetic Troops and Iris with her Spirit Magi. Moto 2 sends the troops in as bombs, while Moto 1 keeps them fighting.
- Damage over time: Youga 2 and Thea 3, the usual choices for killing bosses on a budget.
- Something different: Bing's bombs and machines, and Sage's alchemy elixirs.
Which class to pick
For a first character in SS14 Tartarus, pick something that progresses on little gear. At the end of SS13 that meant Selena 2, Erika 1, Youga 2 and Thea 3, and until Tartarus has its own data they are the safest bets. Selena 2 is the safest if you only make one character, because it ranks well both as a starter and in the endgame.
Our Torchlight Infinite tier list ranks every trait as a starter and in the endgame. If you mainly want to farm currency, the best heroes for farming narrows it down further, and the SS14 Tartarus guide covers what else is new this season.
Classes and botting
You can run a farming bot on any hero. MUSA reads your equipped skills and key bindings from the game and fights with whatever you have set up, so you can keep the hero you enjoy. Builds that clear a map in a few casts without careful positioning get the most out of it, which is another point for Selena 2 and Carino 2. The Torchlight Infinite bot page has the details. Automation breaks the game's rules, and our bot safety guide explains the risk.
Common questions
How many classes does Torchlight Infinite have?
12 heroes with 28 traits between them, counting Youga's The Ultimate One from SS14 Tartarus.
What is the newest hero in Torchlight Infinite?
Scent Weaver Sage is the most recent hero added to the game. The newest trait is The Ultimate One for Youga, added in SS14 Tartarus.
What does Selena 2 or Erika 1 mean?
The hero and the number of the trait, in the order the game lists them. Selena 2 is Dance of the Deep, Erika 1 is Wind Stalker.
What is the best class for beginners?
Selena 2 or Erika 1. Both progress quickly on cheap gear.
