Kevin, the powerhouse of Trials of Mana, shines as a physical attacker. While his defenses might not be the greatest, his offensive capabilities are unmatched. Kevin’s raw strength further amplifies during nighttime when he transforms into a beast, making him an unstoppable force on the battlefield, so choosing him to play with is the right decision.
As you upgrade Kevin, you can access many classes of each tier, offering unique skills and stat boosts. This helps tweak the playstyle by prioritizing pure damage or incorporating healing utility.
One thing to note here is that the game will automatically assign stat increases based on the character’s class and level. However, players can also manually adjust the stat distribution. It’s worth noting that certain builds or playstyles may require manual adjustments to optimize the character’s performance. For instance, in Kevin’s case, players may want to prioritize strength and spirit over other stats, especially if they plan to focus on critical hits and damage output.
Classes for Kevin in Each Tier
Kevin’s classes are divided into 4 tiers. Like other characters, Kevin unlocks their base class at the beginning of the game; during the early-to-mid game, you can access tier 2 classes. While in the mid-to-end game, you get access to tier 3 classes excelling in physical damage and healing utilities, and lastly, tier 4 is unlocked after you complete the main story of the game and head to the Valsena Royal Library in post-game. Let’s look at Kevin’s tiers and classes.
Kevin’s Tier 1 Class – Base Class
Grappler
Kevin’s Grappler class is excellent for players who prefer a melee-focused playstyle with high damage output. This class excels in strength, the highest in the game, making Kevin a formidable force in close combat.
Kevin has the second-highest HP in the game, providing great survivability. His unique ability, “Damage Dealt Increases by 15% when HP drops at 30 or below,” further enhances his damage output when his health is low.
| Stats | Points |
|---|---|
| STR | 10 |
| DEX | 9 |
| CON | 12 |
| INT | 8 |
| PIE | 8 |
| LUC | 8 |
Kevin’s Tier 2 Classes
Brawler (Bashkar) – Dark Class
The Brawler (Bashkar) is a high-damage, physical-focused character class. With the Brawler class, Kevin gains significant strength and attack power, making him a formidable force in combat. His passive ability, which increases his attack by 15% when his HP drops below 50%, adds an extra layer of strategy and risk-reward gameplay.
Additionally, the Brawler class provides Kevin with powerful single-target attacks, such as his tier 2 class strike, which can lock down enemies and leave them vulnerable to further damage from the party.
| Stats | Points |
|---|---|
| STR | 16 |
| DEX | 15 |
| CON | 18 |
| INT | 14 |
| PIE | 13 |
| LUC | 13 |
- Locked Ability: Indignant, an attack that increases if an ally faint
- Class Skrike: Spin Kick that gets the attacked enemy face a whirlwind of kicks
Monk – Light Class
If you like an offensive playstyle with a high damage rate inflicted on enemies, the Monk class is ideal for you. This class provides Kevin with a massive AOE ranged class strike, useful in various game situations. Additionally, the Monk class has an innate passive that increases Kevin’s attack when an ally faints, encouraging teamwork and strategic positioning.
Although the Monk class has a lower attack than the Dark Path, it offers better utility and synergy with Kevin’s high strength and growth attributes. Players who enjoy dealing significant damage and supporting their team with powerful area-of-effect attacks will find the Monk class rewarding and enjoyable.
| Stats | Points |
|---|---|
| STR | 15 |
| DEX | 14 |
| CON | 18 |
| INT | 13 |
| PIE | 14 |
| LUC | 14 |
- Locked Ability: Mutiny, an attack that increases by 15% if HP is 50% or below
- Class Skrike: Abyssal Slice that does a combo of countless hits and somersault kicks
Kevin’s Tier 3 Classes
Divine Fist (Godhand) – Light-Light Class
The Divine Fist class merges high damage and support. This class excels in multi-target attacks, making it ideal for quickly taking down groups of enemies thanks to its class strike. The passive ability, CS Gauge, provides a consistent increase in meter over time, ensuring that you have the resources you need to unleash powerful class strikes.
With the right abilities, such as Payback, Meditation, and Revive, Kevin can become a formidable battlefield force. He maintains high damage output and supports his team with healing and meter gain. Additionally, the Divine Fist class significantly increases strength and attack power, strengthening Kevin.
| Stats | Points |
|---|---|
| STR | 17 |
| DEX | 16 |
| CON | 22 |
| INT | 16 |
| PIE | 16 |
| LUC | 17 |
- Item: Gold Aura
- Locked Ability: Fighting Spirit that adds a 4% CS gauge for every 5 seconds during the battle
- Class Skrike: Byakko Wave, an attack that shoots a ball of electricity
Warrior Monk – Light-Dark Class
The Warrior Monk class for Kevin is a support-focused path, offering multi-target healing and a damage buff through the Leaf Saber ability. This class is ideal for those who prefer a playstyle focusing on party support and damage boosting rather than single-target damage.
While the Warrior Monk’s class strike is not as strong as other options, the Leaf Saber’s damage buff, combined with Attack Saber, significantly increases the damage the entire party deals with. The multi-target healing light and the Refresh abilities also provide valuable utility in and out of battle.
| Stats | Points |
|---|---|
| STR | 18 |
| DEX | 17 |
| CON | 22 |
| INT | 15 |
| PIE | 17 |
| LUC | 16 |
- Item: Silver Aura
- Locked Ability: Ambition; while using the class strike, the stat decrease is canceled
- Class Skrike: Genbu Kick, an attack with super fast kicks
Enlightened (Dervish) – Dark-Light Class
The Enlightened class for Kevin is a defensive-themed class that focuses on increasing his survivability and providing utility for the team. However, it is generally considered a weaker choice compared to the other class options available to Kevin. The passive ability, Inferno Invincible, only provides 10 seconds of invincibility at the start of battle, which may not be very useful in most situations.
The new class strike, Suzaku Aerial, is decent but not as strong as other class strikes available to Kevin. The abilities that come with the Enlightened class are also not very impactful, with most of them providing minor stat increases or situational benefits. Overall, the Enlightened class is not recommended for players looking to maximize Kevin’s potential in combat.
| Stats | Points |
|---|---|
| STR | 18 |
| DEX | 17 |
| CON | 22 |
| INT | 17 |
| PIE | 16 |
| LUC | 16 |
- Item: Mage Aura
- Locked Ability: Inferno, which makes the hero invincible for 10 seconds at the start of the game
- Class Skrike: Suzaku Aerial, An explosion of fiery energy that deals with damage to area of attack
Fatal Fist (Deathhand) – Dark-Light Class
The Fatal Fist class for Kevin is the top choice for players seeking high damage output and impressive attack strength. As a third-tier Dark Path class, Fatal Fist provides Kevin with the highest attack strength of any character or class in the game, making it a formidable choice for taking down enemies.
What sets Fatal Fist apart is its unique abilities, such as the Finishing Blow, which deals massive damage to enemies with 30% HP or below, increasing your chances of one-shotting enemies. The class strike, a multi-hit ability, is also superior to Mikan’s, allowing for more opportunities to inflict critical damage.
Moreover, Fatal Fist’s passive, Royal Anger, further boosts attack and defense by 10% when HP drops below 30%, synergizing well with the Mutiny ability. This combination ensures that Kevin remains a strong force in combat, even when low on health.
| Stats | Points |
|---|---|
| STR | 19 |
| DEX | 18 |
| CON | 22 |
| INT | 16 |
| PIE | 15 |
| LUC | 15 |
- Item: Death Aura
- Locked Ability: Royal Anger, an effect that increases attack and defense stat by 10% when HP drops to 30% or below
- Class Skrike: Seiryu Strike, an explosion of electrical energy
Kevin’s Tier 4 Classes
Beast King – Light Class
The Beast King class for Kevin in the game is an excellent choice for players who enjoy dealing high damage and having self-sufficiency in battles. This class focuses on quickly building the class strike gauge and unleashing powerful single-target and small AoE attacks. With high luck and critical hit rates, the Beast King can easily obliterate enemies.
Additionally, the class’s passive ability to not get knocked back during charge attacks makes it easier to land consecutive hits. Overall, the Beast King class offers a straightforward, powerful playstyle that is fun and effective.
- Item: Instinct Sphere
- Locked Ability: Gem – allows your character to stand against the enemy’s damage while inflicting a charged attack.
- Class Skrike: Qilin Assault – throws a rock at the enemy from above
Annihilator – Dark Class
The Annihilator class of Kevin is a top-tier choice for players seeking high damage output and a unique playstyle. With every normal attack hit, this class offers a passive ability that increases attack by 3%. This passive, combined with Kevin’s powerful normal and power attacks, makes him a formidable opponent in combat.
Additionally, the Annihilator class grants access to the Dragon Torrent skill, a massive fireball attack that deals incredible damage. With the right costume and abilities, the Annihilator class can be a game-changer for players looking to dominate their opponents.
- Item: Instinct Sphere
- Locked Ability: Evil Spirit attack that increases a normal attack by 3%
- Class Skrike: Dragon Torrent, a high-powered energy, shoots forward and deals with massive damage.
