Citizen Sleeper: Selecting the Ideal Class for a Thriving Adventure

Choosing Your Path in Citizen Sleeper 2: A Class Guide

Citizen Sleeper 2 kicks off with a crucial decision: selecting your character's class. Operator, Machinist, and Extractor each offer unique strengths and weaknesses, impacting your gameplay experience. This guide helps you choose the best fit for your preferred playstyle.

Operator

Operators begin with a bonus to Interface, foundational levels in Intuit and Engage, and no Engineer skills. Endure is unavailable for leveling. Their special ability lets them trade Stress for a re-roll of their lowest die.

While powerful later on, Operators can struggle early. The Interface skill is valuable, but the re-roll ability isn't always reliable. Roleplaying-wise, the Operator is versatile, allowing for diverse character interpretations.

Machinist

Machinists start with a bonus to Engineer, base levels in Interface and Intuit, and no Endure. Engage is unlevelable. Their ability involves trading Stress for a +2 bonus to their lowest die, also reducing Stress on a positive outcome. This advantage grows as the game progresses.

The Machinist proved highly effective during my playthrough. The ability to mitigate Stress and boost dice rolls is invaluable, especially considering the frequent need for Engineer and Interface checks. This class suits players focused on the game's technical and mechanical aspects.

Extractor

Extractors begin with a bonus to Endure, base levels in Engineer and Engage, and no Interface. Intuit is unlevelable. Their ability lets them trade Stress to add +2 to their crew's lowest die, an ability that enhances crew performance on Contracts.

The Extractor's ability is exceptionally useful for mitigating Contract risks. The Endure bonus is also beneficial given its frequent use. However, an abundance of crew members skilled in Endure and Engage might lessen the impact of this class's unique advantage. This class appeals to players who prefer a more physically capable and resilient character.

This guide offers insights to aid your class selection in Citizen Sleeper 2. Choose wisely!