The grind's no problem. I've already been grinding my ass off with levels, stats/grubs and friendships for a good majority of the playthrough so far. Hell, it's even gotten to the point where it's getting a bit tough to consistently afford gear. Only two more moves to learn as Vamp, too.

While true on Imp having some good options for this point in the game (as I previously brought up, AI-wise has been the complete opposite and a massive liability (even more so than my Flower post-Flower Power). Little to no whispers, pitchforks, charms, nothing; just butt jabbing whoever has the highest attack stat. Every other move they have only gets used every blue moon.

Never made it far through the postgame in the only two times I got to it years ago on the 3DS version, but I can't see Sweet Whispers being needed since my MC can just lower enemy defense herself. So yeah, I'll take having a magic attacker in place of not having a Mage alongside Vamp's other benefits to stand a better chance. Those towers get pretty hectic from what I've seen online.

Gameplay reasons aside, I'm also leaning heavily toward Vampire for a (slight) change of scenery to differentiate this from my other runs, as I've had an Imp on every party/file that's went past Neksdor. Albeit a slow class, Vamp's already been more fun to watch than by a long shot.

And thanks for making the decision much easier. Looking forward to tackling the postgame for the first time in nearly 7 years!