If you’re just starting in Crystal of Atlan and wondering which class to pick, this Crystal of Atlan Best Classes guide breaks down everything you need to know about each option, their roles, and who might suit your playstyle best. Let’s jump right in.
Crystal of Atlan Best Classes Guide – Which Class Should You Main?
Quick Intro: How Characters Work
At the start, you can only have up to five characters, with more slots unlocking as your Adventure Rank hits level 7.
Characters are locked to their gender, element, and specific “loop” (a kind of combat style), but you can customize loops after completing Chapter 1.
Elements and gender are fixed per class, so choose wisely.
The game’s meta evolves, especially from level expansions, buffs, nerfs, and weapon upgrades, so keep that in mind.
Tier Overview (Based on CN Server PvE, not PvP)
- T0 (Top Tier): Sideguard (the only support class in the game)
- T1: Cloud Strider, Gunner, Bounty Hunter, Magic Blade, Berserker
- T2: Blade Maiden, Magician, Starbreaker
Let’s Break Down Each Class
1. Bounty Hunter
- Role: Ranged DPS with high mobility.
- Mechanics: Heavy reliance on basic attacks after skill cooldowns; can switch elements for attacks (fire, ice, lightning, darkness).
- Strengths: Versatile burst damage + sustained rapid fire; mobility while attacking; good elemental utility (slow, penetration, crit damage).
- Ideal For: Players who love fast-paced ranged combat and switching up elemental effects mid-battle.
2. Sideguard — The Only Support
- Role: Support with decent damage potential.
- Mechanics: Can heal teammates, boost their damage, and switch to a DPS role if built that way.
- Strengths: Provides essential buffs (up to 21% team attack boost with ultimate), heals, shields, and debuffs enemies. Critical for team success in PvE and tournaments.
- Ideal For: Players who love supporting their team while still dealing some damage. A must-have in nearly every PvE team.
3. Gunner
- Role: Shield breaker and aerial control specialist.
- Mechanics: Combines melee and ranged fire-based attacks with AoE damage over time.
- Strengths: Exceptional at juggling enemies mid-air; great shield breaking; high AoE damage with fire element focus.
- Ideal For: Fans of controlling the battlefield with sustained fire damage and those who enjoy aerial combos.
4. Berserker
- Role: Slow but hard-hitting melee bruiser with high survivability.
- Mechanics: “Undead” passive (guts) lets him survive at 1 HP, gain invincibility briefly, and life steal; slower but powerful greatsword attacks.
- Strengths: Big risk, big reward playstyle; excels in survivability and burst damage at low health; converts HP into armor.
- Ideal For: Players who like slow, heavy hitters with survivability mechanics, but don’t mind trading speed for raw power.
5. Elementalist
- Role: Glass cannon caster with elemental magic (fire, ice, lightning, dark).
- Mechanics: Requires charging for attacks; cooldown reduction via “thunder cores”; lacks mobility.
- Strengths: Explosive burst damage, excels in team play when coordinated; vulnerable solo due to low mobility and slow attacks.
- Ideal For: Team players who want high damage magic but can rely on others to cover their weakness in mobility.
6. Blade Maiden
- Role: Lightning element melee fighter with puppet mechanics.
- Mechanics: Can merge with her puppet; deals lightning AoE zaps.
- Strengths: Decent burst and sustained damage, some unique synergy with her puppet.
- Ideal For: Players who enjoy melee combos with lightning effects and tactical pet/puppet mechanics.
A Few Final Notes on Choosing Your Main
- Meta is always shifting. Buffs, nerfs, and new skill unlocks can change class strengths overnight.
- Consider your gameplay style: Burst damage vs. consistent DPS, ranged vs. melee, support vs. solo carry.
- Sideguard is almost essential for PvE teams — her support buffs make a huge difference.
- If you’re starting fresh, Berserker is beginner-friendly but might feel slow later.
- Bounty Hunter and Gunner offer high mobility and exciting ranged play.
- If you want to shine in a team and don’t mind a glass cannon, Elementalist fits well.
So, which class should YOU main?
Think about what you enjoy most — fast shooting, tanky melees, magical burst, or supportive roles. There’s no single “best” class because it depends on your playstyle and team composition. Use this guide to pick the class that excites you and suits how you want to engage with Crystal of Atlan.