Shadow of the Road Classes
Shadow of the Road classes and character creation: fighting styles, skill paths, and build directions from katana duelist to rifleman.
What is the Classes section?
The Classes section breaks down how Shadow of the Road handles roles and progression: era-appropriate fighting styles, skill choices, equipment paths, and the build archetypes you can develop from them.
Why learn the classes?
Choose Your Style
Compare katana melee, firearms, and hybrid fighting styles before committing
Plan Your Skills
See which skill paths pay off for each build direction
Cover Your Weaknesses
Combine classes across your party so no encounter type catches you unprepared
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