One of the biggest and most exciting decisions you’ll make when starting your journey in Tarisland is picking your main class. With nine unique classes to choose from, each offering multiple roles and skill setups, the choice can seem overwhelming at first. But don’t worry — in this guide, we’ll walk you through the classes, their strengths, and what to consider to help you find the perfect match for your playstyle.

Choosing Your Role: DPS, Tank, or Healer

The first thing you need to decide is your role. Tarisland follows the “Holy Trinity” system:

• Tank: Protect allies, absorb damage.
• DPS (Damage Dealer): Deal massive damage to enemies.
• Healer: Sustain your team by restoring health.

Each class usually has two different skill setups, allowing you to adapt between roles or focus more deeply into your preferred playstyle. Some classes can switch between DPS and Tank, others between DPS and Healer.

Let’s dive into the classes!

1. Warrior

• Roles: Tank or Melee DPS
• Weapons: Swords

The Warrior feels fantastic under the fingers. Its mobility is excellent — you can move while using AOE skills, keeping you agile in combat. Warriors deliver solid DPS and can tank effectively. If you enjoy dynamic melee classes that feel powerful but responsive, the Warrior is a great choice.

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2. Barbarian Fighter

• Roles: Tank or Melee DPS
• Weapons: Dual Axes

The Barbarian Fighter offers a hard-hitting, satisfying melee experience. While slightly disadvantaged in PvP due to lack of range, it’s a PvE monster with high DPS. If you want to smash enemies with brutal efficiency, this might be your class. Looks amazing too!

3. Mage

• Roles: Ranged DPS
• Skill Trees: Frost and Fire

Mages feel like a classic Sorcerer — delivering devastating magical attacks from a distance. The Frost tree leans into CC (crowd control), while the Fire tree focuses on burst damage. Surprisingly sturdy for a Mage, you won’t feel as fragile as in many other MMOs. Perfect if you love magical artillery classes.

4. Paladin

• Roles: Tank or Melee DPS
• Weapons: Hammer and Shield

The Paladin combines strong tanking abilities with surprisingly high DPS. It’s one of the most powerful PvP classes right now, capable of locking down enemies while dealing serious damage. If you want to play a tanky bruiser who can smash foes and defend allies, Paladin is the way.

5. Priest

• Roles: Healer or Ranged DPS

The Priest is the core healer of Tarisland. Though primarily focused on healing, you can switch to a damage setup if you want to deal some DPS. While not a top-tier DPS class, the Priest shines in group content and is the ideal choice for players who love to support their team.

6. Shadow Swordsman

• Roles: Melee DPS

The Assassin of Tarisland. With two high-damage skill trees, Shadow Swordsman focuses on fast, lethal strikes. However, it doesn’t fully capture the traditional “sneaky assassin” feeling; it plays more like a fierce, fast warrior. Still, if you love high burst melee damage, this is an exciting option.

7. Ranger

• Roles: Ranged DPS
• Skill Trees: Hunt and Tamer

Arguably one of the highest damage-dealing classes right now. The Ranger feels like a true bow master, with incredible mobility, superb DPS output, and a very smooth combat flow. If you want to be at the top of the DPS charts and enjoy playing at a distance, Ranger is an easy recommendation.

8. Bard

• Roles: Healer or Ranged DPS

The Bard brings music to battle, offering healing and DPS flexibility. It doesn’t top DPS charts but serves as a solid alternative healer. Bard feels like a true Bard class—supportive, versatile, and fun—and you can switch between ranged DPS and healer based on your group’s needs.

9. Phantom Necromancer

• Roles: Healer or Ranged DPS

One of the most visually stunning and fast-paced classes. As a healer, the Necromancer is decent but overshadowed by Priests and Bards. However, as a ranged DPS, it’s absolutely thrilling. If you like dark magic themes and fast, sorcerer-like combat, Phantom Necromancer could be your new main.

Quick Class Recommendation Overview

• Best Tank Choices: Paladin, Warrior, Barbarian Fighter
• Best Healer Choices: Priest (primary), Bard, Necromancer
• Highest DPS Choices: Ranger, Mage, Phantom Necromancer
• Fun Melee DPS Choices: Barbarian Fighter, Shadow Swordsman

Picking What Feels Best Under Your Fingers

While guides and breakdowns are helpful, the most important thing is how a class feels to you when you play it. Tarisland’s classes all offer smooth, enjoyable combat, and your personal connection to a class matters most. Don’t be afraid to experiment! Each class has depth and can feel a bit different once you’re deep into progression.

Try a few options, see what fits your preferred role (Tank, Healer, DPS), and pick what feels exciting and rewarding under your fingers.

Final Thoughts

Tarisland’s class diversity is a breath of fresh air, giving players a full roster of unique choices without overwhelming complexity. Whether you want to charge into battle, heal your allies, or rain destruction from afar, there’s a perfect class waiting for you.

Good luck, and see you in Tarisland!