In total, when you factor in those sub-classes, there are 15 different options to choose from when you create your characters. Which option you choose will determine what sorts of weapons and attacks you get, but it is worth noting that you can create multiple characters, so you\u2019ll be able to try out all the different options eventually.<\/p>\n
- Read our Lost Ark review<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Of course, it will take time for you to come up with your own Lost Ark tier list that ranks all of the classes in order of which ones you like best. But you\u2019ve got to start somewhere, and we\u2019re going to try and offer you some sage advice on that front in this very article.<\/p>\n
And so, read on for all of the essential information about the Lost Ark classes and which ones you should start with!<\/p>\n
Lost Ark classes: Which is the best starter class?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The main five Lost Ark classes that you\u2019ll be asked to choose from at the start are Mage, Warrior, Assassin, Gunner or Martial Artist.<\/p>\n
Those names are fairly self explanatory, with the Mage being magical and the Gunner using guns, and so on and so forth. If you\u2019ve got a certain power fantasy in mind, then \u2013 for example, if you\u2019re very keen to be using guns in the game \u2013 feel free to just follow your heart and go for it.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also worth noting that, when you choose a class in Lost Ark, you will be able to try out each of its sub-classes in a little tutorial segment before you have to decide which path you\u2019re going down.<\/p>\n
Another thing to note is that classes are gender-locked in Lost Ark \u2013 every sub-class is only available as one gender, either male or female.<\/p>\n
Over time, different players will gravitate towards different Lost Ark classes, and everyone will have a different Lost Ark tier list in their own head. And when you\u2019re teaming up with pals for multiplayer, you\u2019ll want to make sure you have a nice balanced crew.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re really looking for a tip, we\u2019d recommend starting Lost Ark with the Mage class, because those magical attacks feel properly powerful from very early on, allowing you to get into your stride a bit quicker. Keep on reading and we\u2019ll tell you more about each Lost Ark class.<\/p>\n
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If you do want to go down a magical route, you\u2019ll want to pick the Mage option! Note that the Mage is currently a female-only character class in Lost Ark, so there\u2019s no way to make a male mage in the game currently.<\/p>\n
When you pick Mage, you\u2019ll soon be given a choice between the\u00a0Sorceress\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Bard\u00a0<\/strong>sub-classes. Other than the obvious visible difference \u2013 the Bard has a musical theme with weapons that look like instruments \u2013 it\u2019s worth noting that the Bard is a support role whose main aim is heal and aid your party.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, the Sorceress is all about attack. She has various damage-over-time attacks that will drag out the pain for your foes, as well as area-of-attack moves that will assault various enemies at once. So the Mage class is basically a simple choice between defence and attack. We\u2019d recommend the attacking Sorceress option, unless you\u2019re deliberately trying to build a support character.<\/p>\n
Lost Ark Warrior class: Berserker, Paladin or Gunlancer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
If you fancy yourself as a Warrior in Lost Ark, the sub-classes you\u2019ll be asked to choose between are the Berserker<\/strong>, the Paladin<\/strong> and the Gunlancer<\/strong>. Note that this is a male character class, so there aren\u2019t any options for a female Warrior in Lost Ark.<\/p>\n
In general, the Warrior class makes you something of a tank, which means you can take a lot of damage as well as dishing out your fair share of it.<\/p>\n
The key difference to be aware of here is that Berserker has a fury meter that, when you\u2019ve charged it up, can boost your attack\u2019s damage and speed for a limited time. On the other hand, the Paladin is more geared around supporting your teammates, while the Gunlancer is most impressive on the defensive front.<\/p>
Lost Ark Assassin class: Shadow Hunter or Death Blade?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The Assassin class in Lost Ark is mainly focused on melee combat, and it\u2019s split into the advanced sub-classes Shadow Hunter<\/strong> and Death Blade<\/strong>. Two very cool names there! Note that the Assassin class is always female in Lost Ark.<\/p>\n
The Death Blade is all about combos, encouraging the player to learn sick moves that involve three special swords. Or on the Shadow Hunter side of things, you\u2019ll be able to charge up a bar that allows you to dish out demonic attacks that temporarily alter your physical form.<\/p>\n
Lost Ark Gunner class: Gunslinger, Deadeye, Artillerist or Sharpshooter?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
In Lost Ark\u2019s gunner class \u2013 which is gender locked to be a male character \u2013 your specialist sub-classes are Gunslinger<\/strong> or Deadeye<\/strong>. Whichever way you end up going, you\u2019ll be dishing out a high amount of damage per second as a ranged fighter that uses a number of different guns.<\/p>\n
The main difference here is that the Deadeye sub-class offers a little bit more in terms of technically-advanced abilities, while the Gunslinger sub-class allows you to stick to the basics without that extra faff.<\/p>\n
Artillerist<\/strong> is an advanced class that will eventually allow you to play with bigger guns (including a flame-thrower), and there\u2019s another advanced Gunner class called Sharpshooter<\/strong> which is all about bows and arrows rather than guns.<\/p>\n
- Read more:<\/strong> Lost Ark Founder\u2019s Pack explained<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Lost Ark Martial Artist class: Wardancer, Soulfist, Scrapper or Striker?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
With the melee-focused Martial Artist class, Lost Ark offers you four options: Wardancer<\/strong>, Scrapper<\/strong> and Soulfist<\/strong>, which are female; or the Striker<\/strong>, which is male.<\/p>\n
Wardancer and Striker are similar, with both of those classes allowing you to deliver powerful elemental moves if your combo game is good enough.<\/p>\n
The Scrapper has a heavy gauntlet that helps you whack enemies into submission, while the Soulfist class has a rare mix of melee moves and long-range attack options. It really is up to you to choose whichever one sounds coolest to you!<\/p>\n
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- Read more:<\/strong> Lost Ark Founder\u2019s Pack explained<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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