Jumping into the vibrant world of Lost Ark, you will meet 5 different classes. Each class has its Advanced sub-classes with different playstyles and gender-locked classes. There are so far a total of 15 Classes to pick from in this MMORPG.
In the world of Arkesia, and with so little time to invest, it can be overwhelming to choose the right class. There is Warrior, Martial Artist, Gunner, Mage, and Assassin, and each has its own set of subclasses. Each subclass is viable, but some stand out in their damage output, how they synergize with groups, and how easy they are to level. This article will overview classes and in which aspect of the game they perform best.
10. Warrior
Warriors are a frontline melee class, a suitable option for those who prefer to hit like a truck and remain tanky. Lacking agility, Warrior makes up with powerful attacks on the opponent. Advanced sub-classes are Berserker, Paladin, and Gunlancer.
Berserker
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Trading some defensive stats of Warrior for a more powerful offensive kit gives you the unstoppable force which has its place in both PvE and PvP.
In the arena, the Berserker plays more like a hit-and-run assassin than a brawler class. The reason is, high Cooldowns and Mana issues force you to position and time adequately your devastating attacks. Nonetheless, in the right hands, he can be high rank on the PvP tier list. In PvE, he deletes a group of mobs within seconds, especially after investing Skill Points.
PvE Pros
Good mobility
High burst potential
Good Stagger, Counter, Destruction
PvE Cons
HP issues if using Mayhem
Less room for mistake
Long Skill Cast Times
PvP Pros
High Damage
Good Mobility
High burst potential
Good Push Immunity
PvP Cons
High Cooldowns
Predictable
Susceptible to Hard CCs
Paladin
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Known as the Holy Knight – Paladin carries a big sword, buff his allies and smite his foes. Endgame Paladins play as a tanky support class that can provide buffs in PvP and PvE. His abilities are divided into Holy Skills, those which support and buff allies, and Blue Skills, those which punish and deal damage.
While leveling it's recommended to play with different builds but his endgame is oriented towards the supporting team.
PvE Pros
Survivability
Good Party Heal Over Time
High Damage Reduction
High Damage
PvE Cons
Low Mana Regen Buff
Lack of Super Armor
Lack of Big Heals
Required to play as Support in Endgame
PvP Pros
Offensive support
Good Mobility
Good Damage
PvP Cons
Lack of Super Armor
Hard to Solo Carry
Gunlancer
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The role of the tank is given to The Gunlancer, with his funky playstyle and big numbers, he is considered a beginner-friendly class. He has a Taunt, one of the best abilities in the game. Strong shields that ignore incoming damage, giving you chance to make mistakes and fight the boss head on.
The Lone Knight Engraving gives you heavy burst damage, while Combat Readiness Engraving pumps you as a straight tank.
PvE Pros
Highest Survivability in the Game
Big Shields and Damage Reduction
Versatile
PvE Cons
Low Mobility
Short-ranged
Requires Boss Knowledge
PvP Pros
High Stagger Damage
Good Support
High Push Immunity
PvP Cons
Low Damage Potential
High Skill Cap
Hard to fight Ranged
4. Martial Artist
Martial Artists attack enemies like a strong wind. Fast movement, aerial combos, and using powerful elemental skills to take opponents down. Advanced sub-classes are Striker, Scrapper, Soulfist, Wardancer.
Striker
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A fast-paced melee character, the Striker specializes in CC, making him a great pick for PvP. The Striker's Orbs stack from attacks and abilities, generating Elemental Orbs. The Orbs are used up when you activate special abilities.
His playstyle revolves around using low cooldown abilities to fill Orbs, then using special abilities to do burst damage. His movement enables him to move from one point to another and catch the enemy team's support.
PvE Pros
High Mobility
Counterattack
Good Stagger Damage
PvE Cons
Low Defense
Lacks Super Armor
Long Cooldowns on Special Abilities
PvP Pros
Low Cooldown mobility
High Disruption
High Solo Potential
Great CCs
PvP Cons
Lack of Super Armor
Scrapper
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The Scrapper is female, a class with big punches and a lot of damage. She has abilities to buff herself and teammates, and applies debuffs to the boss while having active Super Armor. Possessing a Yellow bar and a Green bar, she can build up around Stamina or Shock skills. The skills are different and determined by your Engravings.
In PvP, her focus is similar to Striker's hit-and-run playstyle. Although she can absorb more damage and stick to a target.
PvE Pros
Doesn't need MP
High Burst Potential
Good Counter, Stagger
Cost-Efficient
PvE Cons
Animation Locked
Short-ranged Attacks
Long Cooldowns on High Burst Abilities
PvP Pros
Great CCs
High Mobility
High Disruption
PvP Pros
Hard To Fight Ranged
Short-ranged Skills
Soulfist
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Known for climbing ranks fast in PvP, capable of solo carry team in arenas, Soulfist is a very strong choice. Although, it takes time to learn her playstyle and how each ability synergizes with the others.
In PvE endgame content, she does big damage and connects powerful combos but she lacks survivability. You will need to make most of your fingers to survive incoming damage.
PvE Pros
Big Damage
High Mobility
Powerful Awakening Skills
PvE Cons
Awakening Skill can Miss
Low on Resource
High Specialization Required
PvP Pros
Great CC
High Mobility
PvP Cons
Lacks Super Armor
Wardancer
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Similar to Martial Artist's sub-classes we mentioned before, the Wardancer is a very fast class, does big damage, and is very PvP oriented. Although, she can make her builds work in PvE when optimizing Engravings and gear.
She can be played as big damage when utilizing her special abilities, but will suffer bigger downtimes. Or, without having to fill orbs, she can empower her ordinary attacks and do consistent damage over time.
PvE Pros
High Mobility
Counter Attack
Good Stagger
Decent Burst Damage
PvE Cons
Dull Gameplay
Requires Basic Attacks
Back Attacks Hard to Hit
PvP Pros
High Mobility
Good Disruption
Good Stagger
PvP Cons
Lack of Super Armor
Lack of CCs
3. Mage
Mage is considered one of the most played classes in NA/EU release. She uses her magic to fight at long range, dealing big damage and keeping her enemies at bay. Support or Damage Dealer, she can fulfill both roles.
Sorceress
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A mage that is focused on dealing damage, can be quite devastating on the battlefield, but at the cost of having low health. Positioning and utilizing her flashy elemental attacks while maintaining distance, is going to suit players who like slow gameplay.
PvE Pros
Highest Damage Potential
Low Cooldowns
Good Mobility
Counters Ranged
PvE Cons
Low HP
Lack of Super Armor
PvP Pros
Good Mobility
Big Damage
Low Cooldowns
PvP Cons
Low HP
Skillshot Reliant
Positioning Dependent
Bard
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The Bard is one of two Support classes in Lost Ark. This class provides a whole kit of buffs to the party, damage reduction, damage increases, heals, you name it. Upon consuming Serenade bars, she can boost attack damage to the party or heal them instead.
Knowing when to use each buff is essential to mastering the Bard.
PvE Pros
Cost-Efficient
Always Desired
Support
PvE Cons
Low Mobility
Slow Leveling
Reliant on Party
PvP Pros
Support
Buffs
High Push Immunity
Decent Damage
PvP Cons
Reliant on Party
Requires Positioning
Low Basic Stats
2. Gunner
Gunners wield technologically advanced guns and bows which they utilize at long range. Advanced sub-classes are Gunslinger, Artillerist, Deadeye, Sharpshooter.
Gunslinger
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The Gunslinger has a whole kit of arsenal: two pistols, a shotgun, and a sniper rifle. She can rotate her weapons via the character's identity gauge. It's worth mentioning that she needs a lot of pressing buttons.
As a Gunslinger, you should keep the crit debuff up on your opponent by properly rotating skills and weapons. In PvP, she is supposed to dance around players while delivering devastating combos.
PvE Pros
High Mobility
Long Range
Crit Debuff
PvE Cons
Low HP
High Skill Cap
Swapping Weapons Constantly
PvP Pros
Big Damage
High Mobility
High Push Immunity
PvP Cons
Low HP
High Skill Cap
Prone to Mistakes
Deadeye
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Melee version of The Gunslinger. The Deadeye can swap 3 different weapons to match his situation, making his playstyle hard if you are not committed to this class. In PvP, the Deadeye uses his pistol and rifle to dance around opponents, while waiting for the right moment with a shotgun.
PvE Pros
Big Damage
High Mobility
High Crit
PvE Cons
Back Attack Reliant
Animation Locked
Short-ranged on Burst Damage
PvP Pros
High Mobility
Big Damage
Decent Stagger
High Push Immunity
PvP Cons
Low HP
High Skill Cap
Tiresome to Swap Weapons
Sharpshooter
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Not your typical ranger from MMORPGs, his abilities include a lot of close distance combat. Both Class Engravings revolve around building Sharpshooter's Identity gauge called Hawk Meter. Activating it, you get Silverhawk as a companion in your journey.
In PvP, the Sharpshooter plays like an assassin. Stealthing, positioning, unleashing big damage can appeal to those who like this kind of playstyle.
PvE Pros
Big Damage
High Crit Rate
PvE Cons
Low Stagger
Animation Locked
PvP Pros
Stealth
Good Mobility
Big Damage
Good Push Immunity
PvP Cons
Low HP
RNG Damage
Requires Good Positioning
Artillerist
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The Artillerist is a class that has a lot of firepowers, blasting their enemies with some of the biggest guns in Lost Ark. He deals consistent damage and has high Stagger Damage on most abilities. A slow and Area of Effect damage-focused class with interesting combos.
In PvP, the Artillerist relies on their stun to do big damage.
PvE Pros
High Survivability
Consistent Damage
High Stagger Damage
PvE Cons
Slow Casting Speed
Knowledge of Boss Mechanics
Burst Potential Relies on Teammates
PvP Pros
Easy to learn
Decent against Melee
Big Damage
PvP Cons
Low Mobility
Lack of Super Armor
Easy to Predict
Ranged can Outperform him
1. Assassin
Assassins combine the power of blades and demonic abilities to deal the cataclysmic impact. Advanced sub-classes are Shadowhunter and Deathblade.
Shadowhunter
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Shadowhunter inflict big damage from melee and ranged distances. Also, they have ability to transform into their demonic version with their own set of abilities. She can apply a debuff to the target that increases the damage dealt by you and your party.
In PvP, her kit relies on hit and run playstyle. She can rank high in the PvP with low Cooldowns and High Mobility while dealing decent damage.
PvE Pros
Has Synergy Buff
Low Cooldowns
Good Stagger
PvE Cons
Poor T1 Perfomance
Short Dash
PvP Pros
Big Damage
High Mobility
PvP Cons
Lack of Super Armor
High Skill Cap
Deathblade
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The Deathblade wields three Swords coated in chaos to slash their enemies. She is considered very versatile class with high range melee combos, and lighting fast mobility. She can apply a debuff to the target, which increases the Back Attack damage.
In PvP, the Deathblade utilizes her mobility and crowd control to gain an advantage in battlefield.
