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Arcane Lineage Class Tier List: Light vs. Dark

In Arcane Lineage, your Class defines your playstyle, dictating your strengths, abilities, and progression within the game. At the start, you'll encounter Base Classes, which you can later evolve into powerful Sub Classes and ultimately reach elite Super Classes, each offering unique skills and comb
By Claire
Jun 03,2025

In Arcane Lineage, your Class defines your playstyle, dictating your strengths, abilities, and progression within the game. At the start, you'll encounter Base Classes, which you can later evolve into powerful Sub Classes and ultimately reach elite Super Classes, each offering unique skills and combat advantages. Mastering the ideal class path is essential for survival and dominance, making Class selection one of the most critical decisions in Arcane Lineage. For the best outcomes, follow along with our Arcane Lineage Class tier list and guide.

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All Arcane Lineage Base Classes Ranked

The Base Classes are the foundation of your journey. When you reach level 5, you can choose one and upgrade it. You can allocate specialization points even before reaching level 5 to prepare for your Base Class. Each Base Class excels in a particular area of battle, so choose wisely.

Base Class Tier List

Arcane Lineage Base Class Tier List Image by Tiermaker

The Base Class tier list is highly debated, but none fall below a B rating, as all classes are viable. Still, Thief stands out as the strongest. Below, we’ll explore why in detail.

Base Class List

Here’s a detailed breakdown of all Base Classes in Arcane Lineage:

Base ClassesAbilities and CostsDescription
Thief Class from Arcane LineageActive Abilities: • Stab (50 gold) – Cost: 1 – Cooldown: 2 – Type: Physical – Damage: 6 – Scaling: STR – Effect: Inflicts Bleed

• Pocket Sand (50 gold)
– Cost: 2
– Cooldown: 3
– Type: Physical
– Damage: N/A
– Scaling: STR
– Effect: Inflicts Blindness

Passive Abilities:
• Thievery (50 gold)
– Gain increased gold from all sources.

• Agile (50 gold)
– Sprint speed increased.

The **Thief class** focuses on quick combat, swiftly engaging and disengaging enemies. They use their skills to disorient foes and make them bleed with their dagger. This class is considered the best starting class due to its low-cost abilities and versatility.
Slayer Class from Arcane LineageActive Abilities: • Pommel Strike (50 gold) – Cost: 1 – Cooldown: 3 – Type: Physical – Damage: 7 – Scaling: STR – Effect: Chance to stun

• Double Slash (50 gold)
– Cost: 2
– Cooldown: 4
– Type: Physical
– Damage: 5 x 2
– Scaling: STR
– Effect: N/A

Passive Abilities:
• Sword Training (50 gold)
– Your Sword weapon damage is permanently increased.

• Swift Fighter (50 gold)
– Dodging successfully grants you a short speed buff.

The **Slayer class** is a mid-range, high-damage class. It scales exceptionally well with physical damage and STR. They use their spear to deal burst damage and inflict poison on enemies. Dodging with this class grants a speed boost, making them agile and versatile in battle.
Martial Artist Class from Arcane LineageActive Abilities: • Barrage (55 gold) – Cost: 2 – Cooldown: 5 – Type: Physical – Damage: 3.33 x 3 – Scaling: STR – Effect: N/A

• Endure (55 gold)
– Cost: 1
– Cooldown: 5
– Type: Physical
– Duration: 2 Turns
– Scaling: N/A
– Effect: Gain 25% increased Damage Resist

Passive Abilities:
• Fighting Prowess (55 gold)
– Your Cestus weapon damage is permanently increased.

• Iron Body (55 gold)
– Takes less damage while blocking.

A tanky, melee-focused class. They use their fists to break through enemy defenses and block attacks with ease. This class takes less damage while blocking, making it ideal for tanking.
Warrior Class from Arcane LineageActive Abilities: • Pommel Strike (50 gold) – Cost: 1 – Cooldown: 3 – Type: Physical – Damage: 7 – Scaling: STR – Effect: Chance to stun

• Double Slash (50 gold)
– Cost: 2
– Cooldown: 4
– Type: Physical
– Damage: 5 x 2
– Scaling: STR
– Effect: N/A

Passive Abilities:
• Sword Training (50 gold)
– Your Sword weapon damage is permanently increased.

• Strength Training (50 gold)
– Your block par size is increased.

The **Warrior class** is a high-damage class with burst abilities. Their heavy attacks have a chance to stun enemies. They scale with physical damage and STR, making them ideal for sword users.
Wizard Class from Arcane LineageActive Abilities: • Magic Missile (40 gold) – Cost: 0 – Cooldown: 0 – Type: Magic – Damage: 6 – Scaling: ARC – Effect: Changes color based on your Soul Color.
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