Ragnarok: The New World class tier list (Launch)

Ragnarok: The New World is out on PC and mobile devices worldwide, and you can pick between eight different classes. Each base class has its own set of pros and cons, which get further emphasized once you unlock the advanced jobs.

However, your first task is to choose the base class based on your preference. This guide will help you to differentiate between the top choices and the not-so-good ones.

Complete Ragnarok: The New World class tier list

In Ragnarok: The New World, classes are usually present as jobs. To pick your first one, you will need to reach at least level 10. All eight options can be great choices, as long as you manage to get proper builds and master the abilities they offer. However, some jobs/classes are seemingly slightly stronger in terms of their abilities.

To separate them, I have chosen three different tiers:

• S tier represents the best possible choices. They are either overpowered in terms of their abilities, or they are straightforward to master.
• A tier choices are good substitutes for S tier, but they are slightly weak in terms of their abilities.
• B tier choices are extremely niche options that you should consider only if you are a fan of a specific class.

S-tier

• Gunslinger: The Gunslinger feels like the most overpowered class/job at launch. It offers great damage potential in the form of burst DPS. However, you can also target multiple enemies at the same time with its AOE attacks. It’s a great choice for beginners and veterans alike, and the scaling feels powerful. As you unlock its advanced job, you can swap the mobility to get more options in your attack.
• Swordsman: I really love how the Swordsman is simple to master, but equally fun to use. It offers a bit of everything, as you get good attack, solid defense, and amazing combos. You won’t have to depend too much on the gear that you are using, as almost everything is pretty usable with this class. Once you advance and unlock the Knight job, your life will get easier with the better abilities on offer. If PvP is not on top of your priority list, the Knight/Swordsman is arguably your safest choice.
• Druid: This is the hardest class to learn, since you will constantly need to switch between three different roles. The Druid manages to play as a melee, ranged, and magic character quite well. However, the effectiveness will completely depend on how efficiently you can switch between the different roles. I feel that this character will do better in PvE, but you can also excel in PvP as long as you can master the abilities on offer. I will also want to take a longer look at this since this is the newest class as well.

A-tier

• Mage: With the Mage, you have one of the fastest leveling paths out of all classes. There is a healthy balance between abilities that target solo enemies and that do AOE damage. You can branch out into different routes as you level up. Thanks to its AOE abilities, you can clear almost any map rapidly. There is very little downside to the Mage, but survival will be difficult. You will have to master the art of defense if you want to survive for long and do sustainable damage.
• Archer: The Archer is the standard ranged option inside the game. It has a good balance of pure offensive abilities and traps. There are different ways for you to do damage against enemies. Once you unlock Hunter, you will be able to have a faster speed of leveling. It suffers from similar problems, just like the Mage, where you have to dodge and avoid incoming attacks. If you can master that, the Archer is an excellent choice for PvP and PvE alike.
• Acolyte: The Acolyte is perhaps the most important class out of all available in Ragnarok: The New World. It’s a necessary one to have when you are playing in a group. While the class alone is slightly weak in terms of offensive potential, it makes up for it with great support and healing abilities. Once you unlock Priest, you will perform much better with the Acolyte class. You will need to spend some time with this job to learn the abilities.

B-tier

• Thief: The Thief is a specific class/job that’s ideally meant for PvP. It’s probably the best class when it comes to solo PvP, thanks to its burst damage and crit-focused builds. However, it lacks in clearing PvE content, and you will always be handicapped by the gear that you are using. If you want to prioritize PvP and have no problem in obtaining great gear for your character level, the Thief is a safe choice. Otherwise, it is best to avoid this class.
• Merchant: If you are someone who loves to gain an advantage over the game’s economy, the Merchant is a good class. You will have plenty of benefits when trading for items and goods; however, the general leveling will be slower than other classes. This is why I believe that the Merchant is not really suitable for all.

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