Runaways Best Classes Guide – Tier List Ranked

Runaways demands smart class selection to improve your police-escape success. The choice profoundly shapes your gameplay, influencing everything from combat readiness to loot hauling capacity.

Playing feels intense when you realize some classes waste your runs by lacking the right speed or gear. Key to thriving right now is understanding each class’s strengths and weaknesses to avoid squandering valuable Credz.

Before jumping into your next heist, check what classes you have unlocked and consider gearing up with fast runners or heavily armored fighters depending on your target. Early investment in the right loadout can make all the difference.

Runaways Classes Tier List

Each Runaways class modifies your approach via their starting equipment and passive bonuses. Movement speed is crucial for hitting targets and fleeing cops, while backpacks, weapons, and breaching tools reduce costly purchases mid-run.

Classes in Runaways rank from S to D tier based on overall impact. S-tier classes dominate with strong all-around perks, while classes in lower tiers can hamper your progress. Beginners might manage with A or B tier, but the upper echelon is clearly superior.

Runaways Tier List Explained for Each Class

The top classes provide persistent advantages throughout a run instead of niche situational perks. So once you’ve used codes to claim Credz and unlocked more classes, prioritizing the right choice pays off long-term.

Here’s why each class sits where it does in the Runaways tier list:

• Ex-Military (S Tier) equips you with heavy armor, a sniper rifle, a Heavy Bullet Pack, and a Large Backpack along with a 30% melee damage boost and 15% faster running speed. It balances formidable firepower with mobility, great for combat-focused players who don’t want to sacrifice speed.
• Bounty Hunter (S Tier) starts with a Machete, Pistol, and Light Bullet Pack, while granting 20% quicker movement and 10% more melee damage. Its combination of weapons and speed makes it the best all-around class for looting and combat.
• Breacher (S Tier) brings a Medium Backpack, Shotgun, C4 explosives, and Shotgun Bullet Pack, plus a 40% melee damage increase. Ideal for tougher heists due to its explosive capabilities and strong melee, though its high price can be a drawback.
• Smuggler (S Tier) offers a Small Backpack and Crowbar, coupled with 20% faster running but suffers a 10% melee damage reduction. Its speed and utility in loot carrying make it the cheapest and most practical top-tier option.
• Juggernaut (A Tier) features Light Armor, a Minigun, Medium Backpack, and Light Bullet Box, with double health but a 20% reduced movement speed. Durable in fights, but the movement penalty can hinder escapes.
• Gang Member (A Tier) includes a Blue Cow, Small Backpack, MAC weapon, and Light Bullet Pack, with 10% faster speed and 5% less health. A versatile choice covering storage, ranged combat, and ammo well.
• Medic (A Tier) has two Medic Bags, Light Armor, and a Medic Pack, enhancing health by 20% at a cost of 5% movement speed. Suited for players who prioritize survivability and error forgiveness during high-risk runs.
• Contractor (B Tier) armed with a Mace, Pistol, and Light Bullet Pack plus 10% stronger melee, 5% more health, but 5% slower speed. Solid in combat but lacks backpacks or tools that make looting easier.
• Old CEO (B Tier) starts with valuable loot like a Gold Ruby Necklace and Diamond but suffers a 5% speed and 15% health penalty. Useful for early money gain, yet vulnerable in combat and escapes.
• Scout (B Tier) carries a Small Backpack and Bat, gains 10% faster speed but 5% weaker melee and suffers a hefty 20% health reduction. Best for lighter runs but much less forgiving if things go south.
• Brawler (C Tier) only comes with a Knuckle and has a small 5% melee bonus but runs 10% slower. The minor strength increase can’t offset the lack of storage, ranged weapons, or other conveniences.
• Basic (D Tier) free of charge but offering no special gear or benefits. Suitable for learning but quickly outclassed once you can afford better classes.

This completes the Runaways class tier ranking to help you pick loadouts suited for your strategy. Pair these classes with complementary items to maximize your effectiveness on each run.