Independent class reference · all six launch classes
Compare every class by range, difficulty, Solo safety, Trio value, PvE, and PvP—then follow a versioned starter path instead of a one-size-fits-all tier list.
Mercenary is the safest first class. Choose Blackarrow for a ranged start, Withered Knight for Solo melee, and Seer only when a coordinated support role is the point.
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The result uses visible playstyle weights, not account data or a hidden personality profile.
Your closest launch fit
Use the comparison table too—the quiz is a starting point, not a tier verdict.Launch fit scores
Editorial fit, not win rate. How scores work.
| Class | Range | Difficulty | Beginner | Solo | Trio | PvE | PvP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercenary | Melee | Forgiving | |||||
| Sorcerer | Ranged | Technical | |||||
| Blackarrow | Ranged | Moderate | |||||
| Shadowstrix | Melee | Demanding | |||||
| Seer | Hybrid | Strategic | |||||
| Withered Knight | Melee | Moderate |
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All six launch classes
Each guide separates confirmed class mechanics from our launch-fit judgment and links its evidence.
A durable melee all-rounder with a defensive Sword and Shield branch and an aggressive Hammer branch. Mercenary gives new players room to learn blocking, spacing, extraction pressure, and team fights without demanding perfect execution.
A ranged caster with Elemental and Stardust schools plus a shared set of barriers, stealth, scouting, and escape magic. Sorcerer brings excellent area control and backline damage, but chants, cooldowns, and low durability punish poor positioning.
A bow specialist built around charged shots, special arrows, tracking, traps, and disengage tools. Blackarrow can start a fight from favorable ground and keep melee classes paying for every step forward.
A high-risk assassin that turns stealth, fast movement, poison, and repeated dashes into short elimination windows. Dagger emphasizes ambush and backstabs; Dual Blades replaces some surprise with sustained combo pressure.
A hybrid class split between Reverent support with a Catalyst and Blasphemer dueling with a Mace. Reverent is the launch roster's clearest healer; Blasphemer gives up much of that team utility for drain, gap closing, and burst windows.
A heavy melee class with two unusually clear jobs: Greatsword applies Wither and hunts executions, while Polearm and Shield gives a Trio a barrier, peel, and ally protection. The defensive branch received official launch-day buffs.
Start from your constraint
A class page is useful after you know the job. These guides help choose the job first.
First hunt
Compare Mercenary's forgiving defense with Blackarrow's safe range and Withered Knight's slower, heavier payoff.
Best beginner class →Self-sufficient
Prioritize information, escape, PvE reliability, and the ability to finish a fight without a teammate covering your weakness.
Best Solo class →Clear roles
Start with front line, follow-up damage, and sustain or peel—then choose classes that actually fill those slots.
Trio compositions →Current meta
See separate Beginner, Solo, Trio, PvE, and PvP boards with the criteria shown beside the result.
Mode tier list →Spend points once
Pick the weapon branch first, then choose starter skills, Talent priorities, and affix directions that reinforce it.
All class builds →Volatile facts
Read the official class-change log, including the launch-day Withered Knight adjustments and Blackarrow weapon status.
Class changes →Two corrections that matter
Mistfall Hunter launched on July 30, 2026, and the class picture moved immediately. We use official notes as the tie-breaker whenever a guide and the developer disagree.
Quick answers
There are six playable classes in the launch snapshot: Mercenary, Sorcerer, Blackarrow, Shadowstrix, Seer, and Withered Knight.
Mercenary is the safest general beginner pick because it has high durability, understandable weapon paths, block options, and a forgiving learning curve. Blackarrow is the strongest alternative for players who prefer range.
Blackarrow, Shadowstrix, and Withered Knight are the strongest launch fits for different Solo jobs: safe ranged control, selective stealth fights, and durable melee executions.
Yes. A current launch guide reports that class switching becomes available through Dew after the tutorial follow-up quest, with a fee, cooldown, and a short free reversion period to consider.
No. Solo rewards self-sufficiency and escape tools, while Trios reward role synergy, healing, protection, and ranged follow-up. A universal tier hides those tradeoffs.
This is a launch snapshot verified on August 2, 2026. It includes the official July 30 update and labels editorial ratings separately from official facts.
Evidence
Checked against the linked pages on Aug 2, 2026. Official notes take priority when sources conflict.