Find The Needle Classes: Best Class & Unlock Guide
Classes in Find The Needle are permanent character archetypes unlocked using Gems in the main lobby. The undisputed best class for both solo play and speedrunning is the Demolitionist, which gives explosive blast radius buffs and reduced bomb cooldowns. Other classes include Harvester (bonus hay collection speed) and Scout/Speedster (enhanced walkspeed and jump height).
Class Tier Rankings
- S-Tier: Demolitionist (Huge AOE cratering, fastest needle/key reveals).
- A-Tier: Harvester (Great for cash farming and early bag filling).
- B-Tier: Speedster (Fast traversal, great for manual searching).
- C-Tier: Default Trainee (Standard base stats).
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Earn Gems from Completed Runs
Complete Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 runs. Each successful needle discovery awards persistent Gems that carry over between sessions.
Step 2: Visit the Class Pavilion in the Lobby
Before jumping through a chapter portal, walk up to the Class Kiosk to view all unlocked and purchasable classes.
Step 3: Unlock and Select the Demolitionist
Spend your gems on Demolitionist. Equip the class and enter a game—you will immediately start with enhanced explosive capabilities.
- •Always save your first 200–500 gems for Demolitionist rather than cosmetic lobby titles.
- •Demolitionist allows you to solo clear Hard Mode with minimal effort.
- Spending gems on temporary run boosters instead of permanent class unlocks.
- Forgetting to re-equip your chosen class after joining a new server.
Next Steps & Related Problems
Solving this puzzle connects directly to these subsequent objectives:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do classes carry over if I leave the server?
Yes! Classes and Gem purchases are permanent account-bound unlocks.