In Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, your first major decision begins inside a prison cell. A guard questions your past, and the way you respond to him determines your character’s Archetype and Subclass. These early dialogue choices are far more important than they seem, as they set the foundation for your stats and starting abilities.
If you want to get the right start, this guide will walk you through all the Archetype and Subclass answers available. So, if you want to play a classic Warrior or go completely Classless for full customization, here’s exactly what to say and what you’ll get from it.
Every Class Archetype In Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

When the guard asks you, “What were you doing in the forest?” your answer sets your base Archetype. A follow-up question then narrows it down to a subclass and grants specific stat boosts. All characters begin with 10 in each stat, and your class answers add further bonuses on top.
How To Get Warrior Archetype
To start as a Warrior, respond to the guard’s first question with “I was on my way to enlist in the army.” This grants bonuses to strength-based skills and armor proficiencies. The base stat bonuses for Warrior are:
Skill | Bonus |
---|---|
Blocking | +3 |
Two-Handed | +3 |
Heavy Armor | +3 |
One-Handed | +3 |
Athletics | +3 |
For the subclass, choose a follow-up response based on your desired specialization. Picking “Infantry” boosts defensive melee stats with:
Skill | Bonus |
---|---|
One-Handed | +6 |
Blocking | +3 |
Heavy Armor | +3 |
Selecting “Archers – Warrior Variant” turns your Warrior into a hybrid ranged fighter:
Skill | Bonus |
---|---|
Archery | +6 |
Medium Armor | +3 |
One-Handed | +3 |
If you choose “Battlemage,” you mix strength with magic. You will also start with the spell Burning Ember:
Skill | Bonus |
---|---|
Magic | +6 |
Heavy Armor | +3 |
One-Handed | +3 |
Choosing “Healer” gives you a more support-oriented build and the spell Blood Transfusion:
Skill | Bonus |
---|---|
Alchemy | +6 |
Magic | +3 |
Light Armor | +3 |
How To Get Archer Archetype
To get the Archer Archetype, respond with “I was hunting.” This answer builds a balanced ranged class with added mobility and stealth. The base stat bonuses for Archer are:
Skill | Bonus |
---|---|
Archery | +3 |
Medium Armor | +3 |
Sneak | +3 |
Athletics | +3 |
Evasion | +3 |
For the subclass, say “I use the fur to make clothes” to enhance your crafting ability and ranged attacks:
Skill | Bonus |
---|---|
Handcrafting | +9 |
Archery | +3 |
Answering with “People say I’m a pretty good cook” gives a survivalist edge:
Skill | Bonus |
---|---|
Cooking | +9 |
Athletics | +3 |
Finally, saying “I collect rare materials — for alchemy” provides alchemy-based synergy:
Skill | Bonus |
---|---|
Alchemy | +9 |
Athletics | +3 |
How To Get Mage Archetype
To begin as a Mage, tell the guard “I was seeking an ancient site of worship.” This route equips you with stronger magical stats and access to early spells. The Mage’s base stat bonuses are:
Skill | Bonus |
---|---|
Magic | +6 |
Alchemy | +3 |
One-Handed | +3 |
Light Armor | +3 |
Saying “Yes. I study healing magic” makes you a healer mage with Blood Transfusion as your starting spell:
Skill | Bonus |
---|---|
Alchemy | +9 |
Cooking | +3 |
Choosing “No. I’d rather burn that tree down” makes you an offensive Mage with the Burning Ember spell:
Skill | Bonus |
---|---|
Light Armor | +6 |
Magic | +3 |
Athletics | +3 |
How To Get Rogue Archetype
If you respond with “I was avoiding the city guards. Trying to sell some… goods,” you will become a Rogue. This class focuses on agility and stealth. The Rogue’s base stat bonuses are:
Skill | Bonus |
---|---|
One-Handed | +3 |
Archery | +3 |
Light Armor | +3 |
Sneak | +3 |
Agility | +3 |
If you follow up by saying “Give me a bow and you’ll see for yourself,” you’ll receive an evasive ranged specialization:
Skill | Bonus |
---|---|
Archery | +6 |
Evasion | +6 |
On the other hand, choosing “I prefer to avoid fighting… when I can” makes you more stealth-focused and grants you the Lockpick starting ability:
Skill | Bonus |
---|---|
Sneak | +6 |
Theft | +6 |
How To Get Classless Archetype In Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
If you want complete freedom over your build from the start, the Classless option is the way to go. To achieve this, simply refuse to answer the guard during both the initial and follow-up questions. This choice prevents you from receiving any bonus stats or spells but allows you to allocate your character’s growth entirely based on your preferences later in the game.
When you begin as a Classless character, all your base stats remain at 10, and you receive no additional bonuses or locked-in playstyle. This makes the Classless path ideal for those who want to experiment, min-max, or avoid being tied to a single-class fantasy.
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Tainted Grail: The Fall Of Avalon
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