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Bake or Die Classes

Bake or Die DINER OPEN 24 HOURS desert highway location with player carrying pie stack while zombies including banana zombie close in
"Diner Open 24 Hours" — a Bake or Die player with a pie stack on the desert highway as a banana zombie and other variants close in. Each class plays this scene differently.

Bake or Die has 12 unlockable classes, bought with nuggets in the lobby. Every class below is cross-checked between Pro Game Guides and Games.GG. The tier (S → D) tells you the ceiling, but starting items and Level 3 perks tell you what each class actually feels like to play.

All classes at a glance

S

Bombastica

Top damage class. Explosive pies expand blast radius with kills, spawns Fire Zombies.

Starting: Kaboom Cannon

  • Level 3: 50% explosion damage reduction
  • Overcharge ability (infinite ammo for short time)
  • Synergy with Explosive Meat pies

Best for: Late-game wave clear and boss damage · Weakness: High class cost; expensive ammo crafting loop

S

Gladiator

Melee bruiser that gains stacking damage when taking hits.

Starting: Steel of Mars

  • Up to +6% damage per blood stack
  • Blood Frenzy on first death (temporary revival/recovery)
  • Cannot equip guns

Best for: Players willing to commit to pure melee · Weakness: No firearm option; risky against ranged bosses

S

Gunslinger

Most cost-effective S-tier class with strong gun bonuses.

Starting: Revolver

  • 35% faster reload at Level 1
  • 24% gun damage at Level 3
  • 67% recoil reduction at Level 3

Best for: Beginners moving from default to first real class · Weakness: Relies on buying ammo / guns separately

A

Necromancer

Summoner playstyle. Allied zombies deal damage and tank aggro.

Starting: Undead Staff

  • Summon Undead ability
  • Zombie minions scale with level
  • Strong night defense without melee risk

Best for: Solo players who want a tanky setup · Weakness: Expensive class cost

A

Doctor

Best support class with strong healing and team revives.

Starting: Bandages / Revive Kits

  • +75% healing from bandages
  • Passive night HP regen
  • Level 3: heal nearby teammates
  • Revive Kits available

Best for: Team / squad runs · Weakness: Lower damage output; situational solo

B

Ninja

Mobile melee class with dodge.

Starting: Katana

  • 32% melee damage
  • 22% dodge chance
  • 19% movement speed

Best for: Affordable melee transition · Weakness: Falls off in late waves

B

Technician

Best utility class. Trap and turret focused.

Starting: Wooden Spikes / Turrets

  • Stronger trap placements
  • Repositionable turrets
  • Level 3: Advanced Auto Turret crafting

Best for: Diner defense optimization · Weakness: Weak personal damage

B

Butcher

Corpse processing specialist with melee boost.

Starting: Chainsaw

  • 16% melee damage
  • 25% chance to double-drop ingredients on chainsaw kills
  • Faster corpse grinding

Best for: Pie-economy farmers · Weakness: Limited late-game ceiling

B

Juggernaut

Tank class with double HP and damage reflection.

Starting: Brass Knuckles

  • 100% max HP increase
  • 10% chance to block damage
  • Reflect damage portion

Best for: Front-line bait in squads · Weakness: Slow; mediocre offense

C

Baker

Cheapest class. Pure economy buffs, zero combat.

Starting: Cutting Board

  • 50% faster baking
  • 5-10% pie sell price boost

Best for: Co-op runs where someone else fights · Weakness: Cannot fight effectively

C

Medic

Cheaper, weaker Doctor.

Starting: Bandages

  • +50% healing from bandages
  • Passive (slow) night regen
  • Team heal proc on bandage use

Best for: Budget support · Weakness: Doctor is strictly better

D

Repairman

Repair-focused class. Solves a problem that barely exists.

Starting: Iron Repair Hammer

  • 50% faster repairs
  • Free repairs at Level 2

Best for: Niche / role-play · Weakness: Repairs are already cheap and fast

Pick by playstyle

  • Top DPS: Bombastica — explosive pies, Bake or Die's highest damage class.
  • Cheapest S-tier: Gunslinger — best Bake or Die value class for beginners.
  • Pure melee: Gladiator — blood stacks and Blood Frenzy revival.
  • Summoner: Necromancer — undead minions tank nights for you.
  • Healer: Doctor — best team support.
  • Defense optimizer: Technician — Advanced Auto Turret crafting at L3.
  • Tank: Juggernaut — 100% extra HP for the front line.
  • Pie economy: Baker — 50% faster bake, 5-10% sell price boost.
See the full class tier list →

Classes FAQ

How do I unlock classes?

Spend nuggets at the lobby class stand. Cheapest classes (Baker, Repairman) cost very little, S-tier classes (Gunslinger, Bombastica, Gladiator) cost more but are far stronger.

Can I switch class mid-run?

Class is selected in the lobby before each round. You play that class for the round.

What is the best solo class?

Gunslinger or Bombastica. Gunslinger has the best cost-to-value ratio. Bombastica scales hardest into Bake or Die's late waves and bosses.

Last checked: 2026-05-02. Sources: Pro Game Guides (2026-04-27), Games.GG (2026-04-28).