Which Classes Should You Play at Launch?

Marauder

  • Pure Strength
  • Weapon proficiency: Axes

The Marauder is known for his strength and ability to dominate enemies in close combat. With a focus on heavy armor and Warcries, the Marauder is an excellent choice for tank builds, especially in multiplayer scenarios.

Warrior

  • Pure Strength
  • Weapon proficiency: Hammers, Maces
  • Ascendancy classes: Warbringer, Titan

The Warrior is a classic sword and board class, utilizing pure physical power to take down foes. His ascendancies, Warbringer and Titan, offer different play styles with magical buffs and heavy strikes for damage and crowd control.

Ranger

  • Pure Dexterity
  • Weapon proficiency: Bows
  • Ascendancy classes: Deadeye, Pathfinder

The Ranger specializes in ranged combat, utilizing bows and high Dexterity for precise strikes. With options like the Deadeye and Pathfinder ascendancies, the Ranger can excel in critical strikes and utility for various playstyles.

Huntress

  • Pure Dexterity
  • Weapon proficiency: Spears

The Huntress excels in melee combat for Dexterity builds, with agility and fast attacks to swiftly take down enemies.

Witch

  • Pure Intelligence
  • Weapon proficiency: Wands

The Witch utilizes intelligence to summon minions, cast curses, and create barriers for survival. While fragile, the Witch’s spells are powerful in controlling the battlefield.

Sorceress

  • Pure Intelligence
  • Weapon proficiency: Staves
  • Ascendancy classes: Stormweaver, Chronomancer

The Sorceress wields elemental magic to deal burst damage and inflict status effects on enemies. With ascendancies like Stormweaver and Chronomancer, she can manipulate storms and control time for her advantage.

Mercenary

  • Hybrid Strength and Dexterity
  • Weapon proficiency: Crossbows
  • Ascendancy classes: Gemling Legionnaire, Witch Hunter

The Mercenary offers a unique playstyle with shooter elements, utilizing WASD movement and mouse aim for a twin-stick shooter feel. With abilities like shotguns and grenades, the Mercenary is a versatile class for tactical play.

Monk

  • Hybrid Intelligence and Dexterity
  • Weapon proficiency: Quarterstaves
  • Ascendancy classes: Invoker, Acolyte of Chayula

The Monk combines magical effects with melee strikes, showcasing mastery over martial arts and elemental damage. With options like the Invoker and Acolyte of Chayula ascendancies, the Monk can enhance his skills and adapt to different combat situations.

Druid

  • Hybrid Strength and Intelligence
  • Weapon proficiency: Scepters

The Druid harnesses the power of nature, shifting between animal forms and combining physical strength with elemental spells. From Bear form to summoning Wolves, the Druid is a versatile choice for both melee and ranged combat.