Chaplain is Guts & Blackpowder's infection specialist �?permanently immune to blight, capable of Blessing allies against grabs and Mercy-curing active infections. Unlike Infantry or Seaman, Chaplain does not unlock at account creation. The class requires the Soldier's Grace badge, a multi-stat grind spanning dozens of hours across saves, kills, heals, and one sacrifice objective. This guide breaks each requirement into farmable strategies so you unlock Chaplain efficiently instead of wandering pub lobbies hoping counters increment.
Soldier's Grace progress persists permanently. Partial credit accumulates across hundreds of matches �?finish requirements in any order. Once all four complete, Chaplain appears in your class selection permanently.
Soldier's Grace Requirements
| Requirement | Target | Best Farming Method |
|---|---|---|
| Grab saves | 150 | Endless past wave seven; melee interrupt every Runner grab |
| Runner kills | 75 | Endless and Objective maps with Runner spawns; prioritize Runner targets |
| Heals | 50 | Queue as Surgeon in pub lobbies and Endless farming stacks |
| Vos Enterrement | 1 | Volunteer for San Sebastian winch sacrifice |
Track progress in the in-game badge menu. Counters update independently �?you can complete heals before saves or earn Vos Enterrement first.
Farming 150 Grab Saves
Grab saves interrupt Runner infections before teammates turn. Any melee hit on the Runner or grabbed player counts. Ranged damage alone does not save.
Optimal farm: Hardcore or normal Endless lobbies past wave seven when Runners spawn every wave. Stay near the barricade line where Runners slip through gaps �?close distance for melee saves before infection timers complete. Each save earns 5�?0 Francs plus badge progress.
On Objective maps, save grabbed allies during Leipzig cemetery and London sewer segments where Runners ambush in corridors. Read the infection guide for save timing fundamentals.
Infantry Sabre and Seaman Boarding Axe provide reliable melee reach. Officer Charge closes distance for emergency saves. Sappers in Siege Engineer Armour from the Sapper build guide survive frontline save attempts.
Farming 75 Runner Kills
Personal Runner kills count toward the badge �?assists do not. Focus fire on Runners before Shamblers during mixed waves. Call "Runner" via voice callouts so teammates do not steal kills unintentionally during coordinated farms.
Endless wave seven onward provides consistent Runner spawns. Blunderbuss Seamen delete Runners at close range; Infantry Muskets need headshots or multiple body hits. Carbine upgrades from the weapons catalog accelerate kill speed once you have Francs from farming sessions.
Combine Runner kill farming with grab saves in the same Endless lobbies �?dual progress per wave.
Farming 50 Heals
Queue as Surgeon and bandage injured allies. Each completed heal channel increments the counter. Fifty heals sounds modest but requires dedicated Surgeon sessions �?most DPS players never touch this requirement without intentionally switching classes.
Farm heals in twelve-plus player Endless lobbies where chip damage is constant. Heal during calm seconds between waves, not mid-combat when channels get interrupted. Full Surgeon mechanics in the Surgeon guide.
Objective maps with long retreats �?San Sebastian and Leipzig �?provide extended heal opportunities across multi-stage progression.
Earning Vos Enterrement
Vos Enterrement ("Your Funeral") requires volunteering as the San Sebastian winch operator. After Barry dies to Runners and a Bomber, one player climbs the metal grate and lowers the escape platform. The sacrifice cannot follow �?jumping down breaks their legs. They die holding the winch while teammates board HMS Undaunted.
Match completion still awards if at least one teammate escapes. Volunteer once per San Sebastian clear when grinding badge progress. Communicate early to prevent multiple players climbing the winch. Full walkthrough in the San Sebastian completion guide.
Vos Enterrement is the only non-grind requirement �?one successful sacrifice completes it permanently. Schedule this after you are comfortable with San Sebastian mechanics from the detailed walkthrough.
Recommended Grind Order
- Heals (50) �?queue Surgeon in pub Endless for fastest passive progress
- Runner kills (75) �?stack with saves in the same Endless sessions
- Grab saves (150) �?longest counter; prioritize melee-save positioning
- Vos Enterrement (1) �?schedule a dedicated San Sebastian run when counters near completion
Alternatively, earn Vos Enterrement early if your lobby offers an easy San Sebastian clear �?removes the only non-repeatable requirement from your checklist.
After Unlocking Chaplain
Chaplain brings infection immunity, Blessing prevention, Mercy cures, and Crucifix crowd control. The class ranks A-tier during blight modifiers and B-tier on standard PvE per the class tier list. Run Chaplain on infection weeks and London campaigns; switch to Infantry or Seaman for raw Francs farming otherwise.
Chaplain Mercy cures earn 8�?5 Francs each �?the class pays back grind time quickly once unlocked during infection-heavy sessions. Pair with Surgeons for chip healing between Mercy channels.
Common Grind Mistakes
- Ignoring grab saves while chasing Runner kills with ranged weapons only
- Never queueing Surgeon �?heals stall at zero indefinitely
- Skipping San Sebastian until all other counters complete, then failing winch timing
- Assuming assists count toward Runner kill requirement
- Grinding Siege mode �?no Runners, no infection, no badge progress
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you unlock Chaplain in Guts & Blackpowder?
Earn the Soldier's Grace badge by completing four requirements: 150 grab saves, 75 Runner kills, 50 heals, and Vos Enterrement from San Sebastian sacrifice.
What is the fastest way to get 150 grab saves?
Farm Endless past wave seven when Runners spawn consistently. Melee-save every grab in pub lobbies �?each save earns Francs and badge progress.
How do I earn Vos Enterrement?
Volunteer as the winch operator during San Sebastian's finale. Lower the escape platform after Barry dies. See the San Sebastian guide.
Is Chaplain worth the grind?
Yes during infection modifiers �?permanent blight immunity, Blessing, and Mercy make Chaplain irreplaceable. On standard PvE weeks, Chaplain ranks lower than Infantry or Seaman for raw DPS.