Character classes | Character creation Destiny Guide

Class selection screen

Destiny offers the player three character classes - Titan, Hunter and Warlock. Class must be chosen in the very beginning of the game, i.e. while creating a new character. The classes vary in terms of available abilities. Armors, weapons and some pieces of equipment are different for each class as well.

Once you select the class, it can't be changed. You can, however, choose a Subclass. For example, a Titan can be either a Striker or a Defender. Each subclass has a different set of skills related to movement, combat, using grenades and special attacks.

You can unlock new abilities when you gain experience points.

Character development in Destiny resembles ones from similar games. Completing tasks and defeating enemies gives you experience points. Collecting enough of them unlocks new skills for a specific subclass. For some of them, you have to select a button (special attacks), others just work automatically (for example, passive skills).