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Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaosis roguelite with hack-and-slash elements. It combines bullet hell combat with loot like Diablo and Vampire Survivors wave management. You choose from three early access classes: Warrior, Wizard, or Brawler, and battle through hordes of enemies packed with monsters. Collect and upgrade passive effects like ice orbs and chain lightning, active mana-based spells, and conditional abilities.
The game allows plenty of customization and strategic skill picks to push upward, and picking the right class will determine how far you’ll get. Each class has unique attacks, stats, and strategies. Here’s how to find one that fits your playstyle.
Warrior
Similar to other tanks likeDiablo 4’s Barbarian, this class is built for the frontlines. Withhigh armorand strong melee attacks, the warrior is great for players who like to dive into the action and stay there. Warrior upgrades often booststrength and survivability, letting you tank hits and carve through enemies with raw force.
Increase your stats and abilities at theAltar of Blessingsto the left of the central, flaming brazier.
Stat Priority
Below is a rundown of the key stats to focus on to create a durable Warrior:
Raisesboth damage and armor, which is unique to Warriors.
Buffs health and is essential to survive.
Dexterity
Helps with evasion andattack speed.
Strength increases your melee damage, letting each swing hit harder, while Vitality expands your health pool so you can endure longer in the fight. Dexterity gives just enough mobility to reposition when needed, but most of your survivability comes from toughness and sustain through gear. This stat spread makes Warriors a solid pick for players who prefer charging in, taking hits, and keeping the pressure on.
Abilities
Warrior builds do excellentconal melee damageand abilities that stagger and clear enemies. Beginners should lean on basic attack upgrades, likebase attack damage, critical hit chance, and attack and movement speed, since other skills initially feel weak. As you level, grab crowd control abilities like Ice Arrow and regeneration abilities likeBlood Tornadoto live through larger waves.
Gems And Runes
For Warrior builds, focus on runes and gems thatboost weapon damage, critical chance, and health regeneration. Legendary items with effects likeVampiric Instinctoffer valuable sustain, letting you heal through damage during intense fights. Strength gems alsosupport both offense and defense, turning your Warrior into a durable frontline bruiser built to cut through hordes and survive long runs.
Wizard
The Wizard specializes in ranged attacks andelemental AoE spellslike meteor showers and ice orbs. This class deals huge damage from a distance but depends on good positioning andmana management. If you enjoy spellcasting andcontrolling the battlefield, the Wizard is a strong pick.
Here’s a look at the most important stats to prioritize when crafting a strong Wizard build:
Buffs evasionand movement speed.
Increasebasic attack speed and projectile count, as these significantly quicken your attack output and are considered the core of most Wizard builds. Pair this withstrong mana regenerationand high Intelligence so you can always cast your special attack. As a low health class, increasing your vitality and defenses will help keep you alive as you progress, and Dexterity will evade hits if you’re swarmed.
Wizard builds lean heavily on rapid basic attacks and versatile AoE spells. Core skills includeIce Orb, Chain Lightning, and Lightning Spearfor ranged crowd control. Prioritize upgrades like increased basic attack speed, projectile count, and crit chance early to clear waves quickly.
Since movement is slower in Tower of Babel than other roguelites likeVampire Survivors, build more aroundsurvival and positioning.
Once basics are solid, integrate powerful spells likeMeteor or Lightning Waveto complement your burst and crowd control, also upping your critical chance and critical damage to make these abilities even more devastating.
Equipsupport gemsthat buff projectile count and critical damage. These amplify both your spells and basic attacks. For instance, a Legendary affix with ‘30 percent basic attack speed’or ‘projectiles +30 percent’ makes your wizard significantly more lethal. Mana‑to‑health conversion andregeneration on hitaffixes also help sustain and survivability.
Brawler
The Brawler brings a mix ofclose-quarters damageand evasive special moves. Their dodge attacks and combo potential reward players who can stay mobile and land precise hits. Theystart slower than other classes, but with the right dexterity and stamina upgrades, the Brawler becomes a powerful threat in melee range.
Here’s a breakdown of the best stats to focus on when building a Brawler:
Boosts movement speed, evasion, and stamina.
Vitality
Extends your health pool.
These stats turn the Brawler into a sturdy, quick bruiser. Strength keeps yourbase damage high,while Dexterity and Vitality give you the mobility and health to survive higher levels. For secondary stats,high critical chance and crit damageincrease your burst potential, while faster attack speed helps you land more hits in less time. Lifesteal or regeneration effects, oftenfound on gems or legendary gear, keep you alive during melee combat.
Once your offense is strong, survival comes down toendurance and smart positioningrather than relying on active abilities.
Pick abilities that complement the Brawler’sfast, close ranged playstyle.Dash attacks that double as evasive moves and melee AoEs are especially effective. Stackingbasic attack upgrades, evasion boosts, and lifesteal creates a powerful core build. Once your offense is solid, shiftingfocus to durabilityensures you can stay in the fight longer and push through tougher waves.
Pick up skills like Corpse Explosion, which offers excellent crowd control by wiping clustered mobs, andEarth Spike, whichcan stun elites and open up space.
Look for runes thatincrease evasion and movement speed,such as ones that boost agility when your health drops below 35%. These help you escape sticky situations and reposition quickly. Strength gems and any thatgrant “all stats"bonuses are also great pickups.
you may’t equip gear during a run. Anything you collect goes into your inventory stash and can be equipped bypressing Bonce at camp.
They’re great for both survivability and damage. As you progress, Chaos Dungeon runs are known todrop more powerful rune options, giving Brawlers even more tools to optimize their builds and playstyle.
