In short
8 classesThe same for Elyos and Asmodians — your race does not limit your class.
35 skills each12 active, 10 passive and 13 stigmas. Full lists are on the class pages.
Four rolesTank, melee, ranged and support.
A ninth classThe Brawler exists in the game files but cannot be picked at character creation yet.
Roles and weapons follow the character creation screen. The "who it suits" notes are our advice, not game rules.
Tank
TemplarOne-handed sword and shield. Holds enemies on themselves and protects allies, standing in the front line of the party. Suits players who like leading the group and do not chase damage numbers. Party dungeons always lack tanks, so a Templar finds a group fast.
Melee
GladiatorGreatsword. Damage up close and high HP — can back up the tank. High HP forgives mistakes: one of the calmest picks for a first character.
AssassinTwo daggers. Stealth, attacks from behind, poisons and stuns, high attack speed. Shines for players ready to learn combos and watch their position.
Ranged
RangerBow. Attacks from afar, sees the whole fight and has time to react. A good pick if you do not want to stand next to the boss.
SorcererSpellbook. The strongest burst damage and a lot of crowd control, but little HP and defence — positioning mistakes are costly.
SpiritmasterOrb. Summons spirits that fight for them, weakens enemies and deals damage over time. Calmer than the Sorcerer, but you have to manage your summons.
Support
ClericMace. The party's main healer: hard dungeons are tough without one, so a good Cleric is always in demand. Suits players who like watching allies' health bars rather than their own damage.
ChanterStaff. Buffs the party, debuffs enemies and can heal or fight. The most flexible class — covers several jobs at once.
How to pick your first character
- Melee without stressGladiator. Want to lead the group — Templar.
- Keep your distanceRanger or Spiritmaster. For maximum damage and a taste for risk — Sorcerer.
- Help rather than finish offCleric or Chanter.
- Playing with friendsAgree in advance: a party needs at least one tank and one healer.
Before you chooseOpen the class page and check at which level skills unlock and what the stigmas do. You can plan points in the skill calculator, and see which classes top the rankings in the tier list.
Best class for solo and PvP
There is no class that is the strongest "forever": balance changes with updates. By playstyle the picks are:
| Goal | Classes | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Solo play and relaxed levelling | Ranger, Gladiator, Spiritmaster | Damage from a safe distance, sturdiness, or spirits that hold the enemy |
| Groups right away | Cleric, Templar | Healers and tanks are always needed — you find a party fastest |
| Guild support | Chanter, Cleric | Buffs and healing are welcome in any party |
| PvP for experienced players | Assassin, Sorcerer | A high ceiling: big burst and control, but mistakes and high ping are punished |
The current damage ranking is in the tier list.
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