User blog comment:True Aranel/Help With Character Building?/@comment-1687225-20120817124519

I'd add that since the Master Key is easily the best starter item, the thief starting with it is not that big of a deal. The Pyromancer is the best class for those who are creating a PvP class that is not centered around faith and magic (Cleric and Sorcerer respectively are best for that); Pyro is also the class with the lowest starting level so those interested in abusing lower level PvP (or just plain old honest low level PvP) would benefit from choosing pyro. Also the Pyro has the strongest starting attack in the game (fireball), so new players will have an easier time with the pyro.