In Outriders, your very first major decision is one you can’t take back: choosing a class. With no way to change this later, picking the right one for your playstyle is crucial unless you’re willing to start over from scratch. Luckily, each of the game’s four distinct classes—Devastator, Trickster, Pyromancer, and Technomancer—offers a unique experience tailored to different player types. Here’s a full breakdown to help you find the perfect match.

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Devastator – The Strategic Tank

If you’re looking for brute strength and survivability, the Devastator is your go-to tank class. Wielding the power of gravity and earth, the Devastator thrives in close-range combat and can absorb more damage than most.

• Playstyle: Melee brawler with crowd control and high durability.
• Weapons: Shotguns, LMGs, and assault rifles.
• Healing: Regenerates health by killing enemies at close range.
• Strengths: Can interrupt enemy abilities and create space with AoE stuns.
• Weaknesses: Will get overwhelmed without a plan; abilities must be used tactically.

The Devastator excels when you alternate between using cover and rushing into the fray. Mastering the rhythm of push and pull combat is the key to dominating as this powerhouse.

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Trickster – The Agile Assassin

Trickster is Outriders’ take on the rogue archetype. Specializing in hit-and-run tactics and temporal manipulation, this class is perfect for players who want to teleport into chaos and vanish just as quickly.

• Playstyle: Hyper-mobile, close-range killer.
• Weapons: Shotguns, SMGs, pistols.
• Healing: Kills at close range restore health and generate a protective shield.
• Strengths: Can freeze time, teleport, and evade with ease.
• Weaknesses: Squishy and fragile; poor at sustained fights or using cover.

Aggression is your best defense. Teleport behind enemies, slice them down, and bounce out before they can react. The Trickster rewards fast reflexes and precise movement more than any other class.

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Pyromancer – The Fiery Mage

If abilities are your preferred form of offense, look no further than the Pyromancer. This fire-wielding class may be fragile, but it compensates with explosive AoE attacks and battlefield control.

• Playstyle: Mid-range caster focused on high ability damage.
• Weapons: Semi-auto rifles and snipers complement your skills.
• Healing: Only regenerates health by killing enemies marked by abilities.
• Strengths: Excellent at softening and controlling large groups.
• Weaknesses: Difficult solo early on; needs ability combos to stay alive.

Though the Pyromancer starts slow, it becomes one of the strongest classes in the late game. Chain reactions and burn-based combos can obliterate whole squads—once you unlock enough skills.

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Technomancer – The Gadgeteer Sniper

The Technomancer is the most tactical and support-oriented class, specializing in gadgets, poison, freeze effects, and long-range firepower. It’s also ideal for solo players and those who enjoy playing the “brainy” class.

• Playstyle: Long-range summoner using turrets, missiles, and traps.
• Weapons: Sniper rifles and long-range assault rifles.
• Healing: Regenerates health based on damage dealt.
• Strengths: Powerful control tools, turret support, and gadget combos.
• Weaknesses: Weak in melee, vulnerable if overwhelmed.

Want to freeze an enemy and drop a missile barrage on them while your turret picks off another? Technomancer makes this possible, blending damage over time with crowd control to great effect.

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So, Which Class Is Right for You?

• Love to soak up damage and brawl in the frontlines? Go Devastator.
• Want to zip around the battlefield and deal high burst damage? Pick Trickster.
• Prefer explosive powers and controlling enemy movement? Choose Pyromancer.
• Like gadgets, precision shots, and staying alive at range? Play Technomancer.

Every class in Outriders has the potential to be powerful, especially as you unlock new skills and gear. Don’t be afraid to try a few and see what clicks—there are six character slots, so experimentation is part of the fun.

Let us know in the comments which class you picked and how you’re building them! And for more Outriders tips and guides, be sure to subscribe or bookmark this page.