Guide
A straightforward first Underkeep party is Warrior, Thief, Wizard and Voidcaller. A release-day hands-on guide recommends this mix for front-line durability, physical damage, magic and healing. Treat it as a starting point, not a proven best team for every difficulty or encounter.
Put durable heroes up front
The same hands-on guide reports that the two front positions absorb most incoming attacks. It suggests Warrior or Paladin in the first slot, with Thief or Blood Mage as options for the second. Before confirming your party, compare each hero’s current attributes and skills rather than assuming that every member of a class has identical survivability.
Cover damage and recovery
Place a Wizard or Ranger in a back position when you want a dedicated damage option, and consider a Voidcaller for healing. The source describes a different viable example using Paladin and Blood Mage in front with Ranger and Voidcaller behind. That example is useful if you prefer a different style; it is a reported player setup, not a guarantee of performance.
Check the whole team before committing
- Look at who is expected to take attacks in the two front positions.
- Check that the party has ways to deal damage as well as recover.
- Read weapon requirements and ability descriptions in the game before choosing equipment.
- Consider how often your preferred actions use stamina or mana; the official store identifies resource management as part of combat.
Release coverage reports that starting attributes can be rerolled during creation and that the party's initial choices cannot be changed later. Check the current in-game interface before confirming. For an overview of the seven reported classes, see classes.
Alternative parties
The developer said in September that unconventional parties had been tested, including four Wizards. They cautioned that some compositions are more challenging and said a conventional front-row tank is not required. The four-role example above is therefore a beginner-friendly suggestion, not a mandatory formation. See races and character creation for additional starting choices.
Watch a character-creation example
RonEmpire’s early-access 1.0 playthrough lists New Game (Party Setup) at 7:52 in the creator’s chapter list. It is one player’s example and may include spoilers or choices that differ from yours.
Check weapon reach before placing a melee character in back
In his race and class guide, Slandered Gaming explains that a back-row character can use a melee weapon with reach. Before finalizing a party with a melee hero in back, inspect the weapon's reach in your current game; do not assume every melee weapon can attack from that position. His other advice is to prepare the front pair to withstand most incoming attacks. This is a player explanation, not a guarantee against every enemy ability.
