IMCGAMES first launched Granado Espada in Korea in 2006 and brought this version to Steam on 15 October 2017, the same game that reached the West as Sword of the New World. Its defining feature is Multiple Character Control: you run a family of characters and field three of them at once, each locked into its own stance, instead of a single avatar. Barracks begin at four character slots and grow with Quarter Slot Permits bought for Vis, the player traded currency. The Baroque flavoured Age of Exploration setting spans over 300 areas, from the Reboldoeux stone pits at level 1 up to Lucifer Castle at 130 and above.
Picking the right build determines how your experience plays out. These builds are ranked by overall effectiveness, factoring in damage, survivability, gear requirements, and how well they scale into endgame. New to the game? Start with our beginner's guide first.
Quick Rankings
| Build | Tier | Playstyle | Core Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fighter | A | Balanced | Best available |
| Wizard | A | Balanced | Best available |
| Scout | A | Balanced | Best available |
| Musketeer | A | Balanced | Best available |
| Elementalist | A | Balanced | Best available |
For detailed meta rankings, see our Granado Espada tier list.
A-Tier: Fighter
Fighter is a top-performing option in Granado Espada.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Rapier | A medium weight Fighter weapon that opens the Epee Garde and Sabre Garde stances, plus Epee Garde of Grim on the darker line. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Multiple Character Control | You control up to three characters at once and switch between them with a keypress, and all three fight at the same time. |
How to Play Fighter
Fighter focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this build works: Rapier does the damage and Multiple Character Control keeps it running, which is why this sits at the top of the list. See our weapons guide for detailed equipment breakdowns.
Pros:
- Highest overall performance
- Straightforward gearing path
- Works in all content types
Cons:
- Popular pick, resources may be contested
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
A-Tier: Wizard
Wizard is a strong option in Granado Espada.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Great Sword | A heavy Fighter weapon carrying Plow Guard and Roof Guard. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Stances tied to the equipped weapon | A character's available stances depend entirely on what is in their hands. |
How to Play Wizard
Wizard focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this build works: Pair Great Sword with Stances tied to the equipped weapon and the build stops depending on a good start, so it holds up across most content. See our weapons guide for detailed equipment breakdowns.
Pros:
- Most versatile option
- Straightforward gearing path
- Works in all content types
Cons:
- Lower peak damage than S-tier
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
A-Tier: Scout
Scout is a strong option in Granado Espada.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Pistol | A medium weapon that opens Freestyle Shot on its own and Double-Guns Shot when dual wielded. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Barracks and the family roster | Everything you own belongs to a family, not to a character, and the barracks screen is where you see and rotate that roster. |
How to Play Scout
Scout focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this build works: Barracks and the family roster covers the gap Pistol leaves open, so the build stays usable even when a fight goes badly. See our weapons guide for detailed equipment breakdowns.
Pros:
- Best survivability
- Straightforward gearing path
- Works in all content types
Cons:
- Slower clear speeds
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
A-Tier: Musketeer
Musketeer is a specialized option in Granado Espada.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Rifle | The Musketeer's main weapon, carrying Standing Shot, Kneeling Shot and Aiming Shot among others. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Auto hunting mode | The client ships with an active automatic hunting mode that keeps your three characters fighting a chosen area without input. |
How to Play Musketeer
Musketeer focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this build works: This one leans on Auto hunting mode rather than raw numbers, and Rifle is what makes that trade pay off. See our weapons guide for detailed equipment breakdowns.
Pros:
- Strong in group/team content
- Straightforward gearing path
- Excels in its niche
Cons:
- Weaker solo performance
- Requires deep game knowledge
A-Tier: Elementalist
Elementalist is a specialized option in Granado Espada.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Polearm | A heavy Fighter weapon behind the Blandir Cruz and Penetrar Cruz stances. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Colony Wars and Faction Wars | The endgame competition is territorial. |
How to Play Elementalist
Elementalist focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this build works: Polearm and Colony Wars and Faction Wars pull in the same direction here, which separates this from the safer picks above. See our weapons guide for detailed equipment breakdowns.
Pros:
- Unique, rewarding playstyle
- Straightforward gearing path
- Excels in its niche
Cons:
- High skill floor, punishing when misplayed
- Requires deep game knowledge
Build Progression Path
- Start with Wizard: the most forgiving option for learning the game
- Transition to Fighter once you understand core mechanics and have access to Rapier
- Keep a Scout setup for content that keeps killing you
- Try Elementalist for a fresh experience once you've mastered the basics
Follow our walkthrough for the optimal progression path through each area.
Gearing Tips
- Invest in your primary equipment first, since it gives the biggest power spike. See our weapons guide for rankings.
- Multiple Character Control is not optional. Fielding one character in a three slot party means a third of the damage and none of the healing, and the level curve assumes all three are working.
- Stances come from weapons, not from classes. If a guide tells you to run Blandir Cruz, that is a polearm instruction, and putting a rapier on the same Fighter removes the stance from the bar entirely.
- Don't spread upgrade resources across multiple builds until endgame
More Granado Espada Guides
- Granado Espada Granado Espada Overview
- Granado Espada Tier List
- Granado Espada Walkthrough
- Granado Espada Beginner's Guide
- Granado Espada Tips & Tricks
- Granado Espada Weapons Guide
- Granado Espada Combat Guide
- Granado Espada Boss Guide
- Granado Espada Maps & Locations
- Granado Espada Crafting Guide
- Granado Espada Classes & Characters
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