Patch 11.0.5 Now Live
Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.
In MMORPGs (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games), classes define a player's role, abilities, and playstyle. Here are some of the most common archetypes and their variations: Tank Role: Absorbs damage, protects allies, and controls enemies. Examples: - Paladin (Holy/defensive tank with healing support) - Warrior (High armor, crowd control) - Dark Knight (Self-sustain, magic resistance) Healer/Support Role: Restores HP, buffs allies, and debuffs enemies. Examples: - Cleric/Priest (Pure healing, shields) - Druid (HoTs [Heal-over-Time], shapeshifting) - Bard (Buffs, debuffs, and some healing) Melee DPS (Damage Dealer) Role: High burst or sustained damage in close range. Examples: - Rogue/Assassin (Stealth, crits, burst damage) - Monk (Fast attacks, combos, mobility) - Berserker (High risk, high reward, lifesteal) Ranged DPS Role: Deals damage from a distance, often squishy. Examples: - Mage/Wizard (AoE spells, elemental damage) - Archer/Ranger (Physical ranged, traps, mobility) - Warlock (DoTs [Damage-over-Time], summons) Hybrid Classes Role: Mixes two or more roles (e.g., damage + support). Examples: - Death Knight (Tank/DPS hybrid) - Shaman (Healer/DPS hybrid) - Spellblade (Melee + magic attacks) Pet/Summoner Classes Role: Commands minions to fight. Examples: - Necromancer (Undead summons, DoTs) - Beastmaster (Animal companions) - Engineer (Turrets, gadgets) Unique/Non-Traditional Classes Some games introduce unconventional roles: Chronomancer (Time manipulation, support/DPS) Gunslinger (Ranged DPS with pistols/rifles) Dancer (Agility-based support with buffs/debuffs) Class Customization in MMORPGs Many modern games allow: Dual-classing (Mix abilities from two classes) Skill trees (Customize playstyle within a class) Gear-based roles (E.g., a healer specced for DPS) Would you like recommendations for specific games (e.g., WoW, FFXIV, ESO, etc.)?
In MMORPGs (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games), classes define a player's role, abilities, and playstyle....
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Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.
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