Best Arise Ragnarok classes: Assassin and Mage are S-tier. Assassin has the fastest progression and best PvP. Mage is easiest to play with strong AoE. Tank and Warrior are A-tier. Healer is B-tier (only good in groups).
I've tested every class since the Christmas release. After 100+ hours across all five classes, I can tell you which ones are worth your time. Class rerolls are free during beta—use this to your advantage.
Quick Tier List
| Tier | Classes |
|---|---|
| S | Assassin, Mage |
| A | Tank, Warrior |
| B | Healer |
S-Tier dominates all content. Pick these for the fastest progression.
A-Tier is solid and viable. Good for specific playstyles or team content.
B-Tier works but requires more effort. Better in groups than solo.
S-Tier Classes
Assassin
Role: Burst DPS
Difficulty: Medium
Best For: Solo progression, PvP, speedrunning
The Assassin is the best class in Arise Ragnarok right now. Fast clear speeds, insane burst damage, and high mobility make it ideal for grinding. I cleared the first dungeon 40% faster on Assassin than any other class.
Why S-Tier:
- Highest single-target damage
- Fast movement with dashes
- Stun lock potential
- Melts bosses
- Great in PvP
Stat Build:
| Stat | Priority |
|---|---|
| Strength | 1st (main damage) |
| Mana | 2nd (ability spam) |
| Vitality | 3rd (survivability) |
| Agility | 4th (get to 200 for dashes) |
Playstyle:
- Dash behind enemy
- Stun ability
- Burst combo
- Dash out
- Repeat
The Assassin rewards aggressive play. You're squishy, so positioning matters. But if you can execute the combo, nothing survives.
Weaknesses:
- Low HP pool
- Requires good mechanics
- Struggles against multiple enemies
- Mana hungry early game
Mage
Role: AoE DPS
Difficulty: Easy
Best For: Mob farming, dungeons, beginners
The Mage is the easiest class to play and still S-Tier. You stay at range, spam AoE abilities, and watch everything die. Great for new players who want results without learning complex mechanics.
Why S-Tier:
- Best AoE damage in the game
- Safe ranged playstyle
- Easy to learn
- Clears mobs fast
- Strong in dungeons
Stat Build:
| Stat | Priority |
|---|---|
| Intelligence | 1st (spell damage) |
| Mana | 2nd (ability spam) |
| Vitality | 3rd (survivability) |
| Agility | 4th (mobility) |
Playstyle:
- Keep distance from enemies
- AoE slow/root
- Burst spells
- Kite while on cooldown
- Repeat
The Mage is forgiving. Mess up your positioning? You're still at range. Miss a combo? Your AoE still hits. It's the "I just want to progress" class.
Weaknesses:
- Lower single-target damage than Assassin
- Mana dependent
- Slower boss kills
- Less effective in PvP
A-Tier Classes
Tank
Role: Frontline Defense
Difficulty: Easy
Best For: Group content, dungeons, learning the game
The Tank is unkillable. You won't top damage charts, but you also won't die. Great for players who want to learn mechanics without constant respawns.
Why A-Tier:
- Highest survivability in the game
- Easy to play
- Great for dungeons
- Essential in group content
- Forgiving for mistakes
Stat Build:
| Stat | Priority |
|---|---|
| Vitality | 1st (HP and defense) |
| Strength | 2nd (some damage) |
| Mana | 3rd (ability use) |
| Agility | 4th (mobility) |
Playstyle:
- Engage first
- Use taunt abilities
- Absorb damage
- Let shadows deal damage
- Sustain through fights
The Tank is the "I don't want to think" class. Walk in, press buttons, survive. Your shadows do the killing.
Weaknesses:
- Slow clear speed
- Low damage output
- Boring for some players
- Overkill for easy content
Warrior
Role: Balanced Melee
Difficulty: Easy
Best For: Beginners who want melee, balanced gameplay
The Warrior is the most simple class. Good damage, good survivability, no gimmicks. It's the "jack of all trades" pick that works in any situation.
Why A-Tier:
- Balanced stats across the board
- Easy to learn
- Decent damage output
- Good survivability
- Works everywhere
Stat Build:
| Stat | Priority |
|---|---|
| Strength | 1st (damage) |
| Vitality | 2nd (survivability) |
| Mana | 3rd (abilities) |
| Agility | 4th (mobility) |
Playstyle:
- Engage enemies
- Use damage abilities
- Trade hits
- Sustain through Vitality
- Repeat
The Warrior doesn't excel at anything but doesn't fail at anything either. If you're unsure what to play, Warrior is safe.
Weaknesses:
- Outclassed by Assassin in damage
- Outclassed by Tank in survivability
- No unique strengths
- Average at everything
B-Tier Classes
Healer
Role: Support
Difficulty: Hard
Best For: Group content only
The Healer is the weakest solo class but essential in groups. If you're playing with friends, one Healer makes dungeons trivial. Solo? You'll struggle.
Why B-Tier:
- Essential for group content
- Keeps team alive
- Enables harder content
- Unique utility
But Also:
- Terrible solo progression
- Low damage
- Dependent on team
- Boring without friends
Stat Build:
| Stat | Priority |
|---|---|
| Intelligence | 1st (healing power) |
| Mana | 2nd (sustain heals) |
| Vitality | 3rd (don't die) |
| Agility | 4th (positioning) |
Playstyle:
- Stay behind team
- Watch health bars
- Heal when needed
- Use utility abilities
- Don't die
The Healer is a support class in a game where support isn't necessary for most content. Play it if you enjoy the role, but know you're handicapping yourself solo.
Weaknesses:
- Worst solo class
- Low damage
- Team dependent
- Slow progression alone
Class Comparison
Solo Progression
| Rank | Class | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assassin | Fastest |
| 2 | Mage | Fast |
| 3 | Warrior | Medium |
| 4 | Tank | Slow |
| 5 | Healer | Slowest |
Dungeon Performance
| Rank | Class | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mage | AoE clear |
| 2 | Assassin | Boss killer |
| 3 | Tank | Survivability |
| 4 | Warrior | Balanced |
| 5 | Healer | Support |
PvP Tier
| Rank | Class | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assassin | Burst kills |
| 2 | Mage | Kiting |
| 3 | Tank | Outlast |
| 4 | Warrior | Trading |
| 5 | Healer | Sustain |
Beginner Friendly
| Rank | Class | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mage | Safe, easy, effective |
| 2 | Tank | Can't die |
| 3 | Warrior | Simple |
| 4 | Assassin | Requires mechanics |
| 5 | Healer | Team dependent |
Which Class Should You Pick?
Pick Assassin if:
- You want the fastest progression
- You're confident in your mechanics
- You enjoy high-risk, high-reward gameplay
- You plan to PvP
Pick Mage if:
- You're new to the game
- You want easy, effective gameplay
- You prefer ranged combat
- You'll be running lots of dungeons
Pick Tank if:
- You're learning the game
- You hate dying
- You play with friends
- You want a chill experience
Pick Warrior if:
- You want balanced gameplay
- You're unsure what to pick
- You like melee without complexity
- You want flexibility
- You always play with friends
- You enjoy support roles
- You don't mind slow solo progression
- Your group needs a healer
Class Reroll Strategy
Class rerolls are free during beta. Here's how to use them:
- Start with Mage to learn the game
- Try Assassin once you understand mechanics
- Test Tank and Warrior for comparison
- Skip Healer unless you have a group
- Commit to Assassin or Mage for progression
Don't waste time on Healer solo. Don't pick Warrior if you can handle Assassin. The tier list exists for a reason.
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- Arise Ragnarok Codes - Free rerolls and resets
- Arise Ragnarok Guide - Complete beginner's guide
- Arise Ragnarok Shadow Tier List - Best shadows ranked
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