Lost Ark tier list, best classes for PvE & PvP in November 2023

Class

Characteristics

Subclasses

Warrior

Melee characters with less agility but more strength.

• Berserker: Uses a greatsword and can enter burst mode for increased attack and movement
• Destroyer: Uses a large hammer made for crowd control. They also have powers to control gravity
• Gunlancer: A tank role made to take hits from the front line with their large shields and reach weapons
• Paladin: A support/melee role that uses holy skills with the holy book. Can also wield a sword
• Slayer: A melee warrior with Burst Mode, a Specialty Skill that deals more damage

Martial Artist

These characters are made for speed and quick successive attacks on the battlefield.

• Glaivier: Uses two fighting stances with both a spear and a glaive
• Scrapper: Uses a heavy gauntlet and has a good balance between defensive and offensive skills
• Striker: equipped with elemental skills and aerial combos
• Soulfist: Uses both melee and ranged attacks They also use an energy called Adamance, which can be used for abilities
• Wardancer: Have anti-gravity, elemental powers that can be used in battle

Gunner

Sharpshooter ranged characters that use either guns or bows.

• Artillerist: This subclass specialises in bigger guns with more firepower. They have heavy armour, and high destruction, but are less agile
• Deadeye: This subclass has charisma and a large arsenal including a double handgun, shotgun, and rifle
• Machinist: This subclass has a high-powered drone it can use to score critical attacks and a Hypersync technology suit
• Gunslinger: This is an agile class with multiple gun options
• Sharpshooter: A stealthy ranged character who uses mechanical bows with arrows equipped with bonus effects

Mage

These are your standard magic-focused classes that can offer either support or damage.

• Arcanist: This class uses a deck of cards to summon powerful magic
• Bard: Using instruments, the bard can either damage enemies or heal allies with magic. They are more geared toward a support role
• Sorceress: This class can handle more enemies at once and use spells centred on one of three elements
• Summoner: This subclass can summon elemental spirits to fight for them in battle

Assassin

Assassin classes are primarily melee characters, known for their fast-paced combat and stealth. They also dabble in dark and demonic powers.

• Deathblade: This subclass specialises in dual wielding; they have two dual swords and a larger longsword and can strike critical combo attacks
• Shadowhunter: This subclass can shapeshift into other demonic forms for increased speed, health, and powers
• Reaper: Reapers can turn invisible and sneak up on enemies

Specialist

These classes use the ancient powers of the Yoz race, to use elemental abilities.

• Aeromancer: A melee-based class that uses an umbrella to vanquish foes
• Artist: The artist can summon beasts and attack enemies with brush and ink. They also have illusion and powerful healing abilities