Classes (5-tier)

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Overview

In Aetheria, there are three tiers of professions, otherwise known as 'jobs' or simply 'classes'. However, classes can also be sorted into 5 tiers for more accurate grading. The five tiers are known as:

• Base
• Adept
• Expert
• Realm
• Uncharted

Base, adept, and expert are the 3 basic tiers of classes. These classes are easily accessible and are very common. Realm classes were quite hard to obtain, typically involving the completion of a secret quest of insane difficulty or use of an extremely rare item. Uncharted classes used similar methods but were even harder to obtain. Classes from both of the aforementioned types are very rewarding, however, as is expected of such rare classes. An interesting note is that if you have achieved the requirements to obtain a class, NPCs may be willing to grant you the class again if you lost it. It is not known if this is the case with secret classes not granted by NPCs.

A character unlocks the ability to add more classes as they level up (up to 8 at level 80), which opens up the possibility of multiclassing. Most characters choose a "Primary" class, then choose other classes to complement their Primary class. It is worth noting that choosing a Primary class causes that class's bonuses to improve

All professions could be placed in what was called a class “tree”:

• Fighter -- These classes, as their name suggests, fight!
• Rogue -- These classes move fast and dodge attacks well.
• Mage -- A class that uses magic against enemies.
• Priest -- Almost every priest gets some kind of healing ability. Some are primarily healers, others use it to support more offensive techniques.
• Craftsman -- These classes don't fight. Instead, they craft/enchant/buff items for their team members.

A successful group typically had 1 or 2 fighters/rogues, 1 or 2 mages, and a priest.

It should be known that some fighter or mage professions were sometimes labeled as "Carries" or even "Hypercarries". These were professions with such damage output that they were capable of "carrying" their team to victory; the only professions among the base professions labeled as Carries were the Stalker (and most likely Assassin along with it) and Nethermancer (and probably Lich, as it's a direct upgrade from Nethermancer). However, it should also be known that carrying is very difficult, and could go terribly wrong. It was ALWAYS recommended to work together so that there wasn't that much reliance on a single player.

Notes:

AoE stands for 'area of effect' - an ability that can affect multiple targets, like the explosion from Fire Cube. Most AoE attacks are explosions or otherwise spread out slightly; TNT blasts and splash potions are classic examples.

CC stands for 'crowd control' - an ability that can effectively stun, immobilize, frighten or otherwise disable a group.

DoT is damage over time - an ability that can cause continuous damage after landing a hit.

Another Note: A Neophyte is a term applied to someone who has not chosen a class.

TIERS AREN'T OFFICIAL. THEY MEAN NOTHING. THEY ARE ONLY THERE TO CATEGORIZE CLASSES. THIS IS WHY WE HAVE 5 TIERS OF CLASSES INSTEAD OF WHAT IS IN THE BOOKS.

Blanks mean unknown. If there are none, it'll say none.

BASIC FIGHTER

Name	Role	Level up Bonus	Max Level	Max Level Bonus	Description	Abilities	Other notes
Barbarian	DPS				A versatile class that prefers 2-handed weapons such as battle-axes, war-hammers, etc
Blackguard	Tank				A class that specializes in defensive abilities, especially those employing a shield.
Duelist	DPS		10		A lightly armored and highly mobile melee specialist. Prefers to dual wield, and gains access to many Dash type abilities.
Vindicator	DPS				A type of warrior specializing in axes rather than swords.
Warrior	Tank	Arms Mastery: Your Combat skill with melee weapons is increased by 2.5%. (25% @ Max)	10	Gain +1 Hit.	The all-purpose swordsman. They are effective with almost any weapon or type of armor and are great on the front lines.	Guard, Battle Cry   Ultimates: Overblade, Cleave Dash

BASIC ROGUE

Name	Role	Level Up Bonus	Max Level	Max Level Bonus	Description	Abilities	Other Notes
__________	_____	____________________	_____	____________________	____________________	_______________	__________
Baker	Support				Gains a huge bonus to Crafting and Cooking skill with any sort of bread-based food recipe, and gains access to strange food-based abilities like Cake Bomb.	Cake Bomb, Secret Recipe, Elite Swag, Health Food, In A Pinch, Irresistible Delight, Makeshift Muffin, Rotten Roll, Secret Family Recipe, Wimper
Bard	Support				Plays songs that have magical effects.	Crescendo, Dire Dirge, Lullaby, Soothing Refrain, Uplifting Melody, Wimpy
Hunter	DPS				Gain massive bonuses to ranged weapons, and they have a pet for improved ranged abilities and stealth. They also gain a few abilities for surviving in the wilderness. Also known as Rangers or Woodsmen.	Blindside, Feral Ally, Mortal Strike, Roll Over, Scout, Track
Illusionist	DPS				A mage that focuses on illusions. Can create permanent fake walls, bushes, and monsters that can even deal damage. The only class that can have the ultimate spell "Wizinvis", the strongest form of invisibility.	Illusion, Ultimates: Wizinvis
Thief	Support	Subtlety: Gain a +2.5% bonus to Stealth when in shadow. Pilfer and Locksmith are 2.5% more effective. (25% @ Max).	10	Inn Lore: Gain three ability points. These can only be used for Thief abilities.	The standard rogue. Great at detecting and disarming traps, stealing, stealth, ambushing the enemy.	Pilfer, Locksmith, Hide, Sneak Attack, Dirt Kick, Scout, Analyze Monster, Analyze Object   Ultimates: Smoke Bomb, Quietus

BASIC MAGE

Name	Role	Level Up Bonus	Max Level	Max Level Bonus	Description	Abilities	Other Notes
__________	_____	____________________	_____	____________________	____________________	_______________	__________
Enchanter	Support				A class that can permanently or temporarily enchant items and can even temporarily enchant living things.	Windrush
Evoker	DPS				This class gets the two Evoker abilities - Spawn Vex and Evoker Fangs.
Frost Mage	Support				Has many ice-related abilities to support their party.	Frost Block, Frost Web, Ultimates: Boreal Blast
Shepherd	Support				A class that specializes in familiars. Can have multiple familiars which function as pets and gain bonuses.
Silver Mage	Support/DPS				Effective with light weapons such as the rapier and gains non-Mage adept classes more easily.
Wizard	Support				The standard magician. Has basic wizard spells and bonus energy regeneration.	Conkm Wimper

BASIC PRIEST

Name	Role	Level Up Bonus	Max Level	Max Level Bonus	Description	Abilities	Other Notes
__________	_____	____________________	_____	____________________	____________________	_______________	__________
Disciple of Ao	Support/DPS				Gains access to healing spells as well as offensive fire spells.
Druid	Support				A nature priest who has plant-based spells and healing spells.
Monk	Support/DPS				A martial artist who has basic healing abilities and many martial arts abilities.
Moon Priest	Support				Of all of the basic classes, the Moon Priest easily has the best healing abilities. However, they get very little in the way of offensive abilities, so they're almost exclusively a support class.

BASIC CRAFTSMAN

Name	Role	Level Up Bonus	Max Level	Max Level Bonus	Description	Abillities	Other Notes
Alchemist	Support				Gains massive brewing skill bonuses and can create powders and bombs to weaken enemies.
Armorsmith	Support				Gains large bonuses to crafting armor.
Merchant	Support				Gains bonuses when trading, and can gain XP and free items with any successful trade. They also have bonuses to Speechcraft and Riding.
Mettalurgist	Support				Gains bonuses to forging metal items. They also gain a bonus to crafting skill.
Tinkerer	Support				The standard craftsman. Gains a large bonus to Crafting skill, and can craft special items that only Tinkerers are able to craft.
Weaponsmith	Support				Gains large bonuses when crafting weapons.

ADEPT FIGHTER

Name	Role	Level Up Bonus	Max Level	Max Level Bonus	Description	Abilities	Other Notes
Beastmaster	DPS	Pet Handling: Your active pet receives a +2 bonus to each attribute. (+30 @ Max).	15	Soul Bond: Whenever you are affected by a buff, that buff affects your pet as well, at 50% strength.	An upgraded version of Hunter that sacrifices extra ranged ability for an even stronger pet. A Beastmaster primarily uses their pet for combat rather than their own weapons or abilities. A Beastmaster's pet can become stronger than its master.	Control Animal, Blindside, Power Chop Ultimates: Feral Rage, Overblade
Berserker	DPS				A warrior that is driven by emotion, usually anger. They gain bonuses to critical hits and are resistant to mental status effects like charm and fear.	Ultimates: Undying Rage
Cavalier	DPS	Rider: All penalties resulting from riding a mount are reduced by 5%. (75% @ Max).	15	Faithful Steed: Any animal or monster that you are currently riding receives a bonus of 25 to all attributes.	Mount specialist favoring mounted combat. They gain a large bonus to Combat when riding.	Charge, Blindside, Power Chop, Impale, Anvil Strike Ultimates: Deflect, Overblade, Aegis, Trample
Knight	Tank/DPS	Elite Training: One physical ability you possess receives a 2% bonus. (30% @ Max).	15	Blessing of Runehammer: Heals and beneficial magical effects you receive are increased by 10%.	The standard knight. Can empower specific physical abilities for focused specialization.	Heroic Strike, Heal Wounds, Bash, Dispel, Power Chop, Anvil Strike Ultimates: Deflect, Overblade, Aegis
Monster Hunter	DPS				A warrior who specializes in the efficient elimination of monsters. Has abilities that target specific monster subtypes, and can also learn some monster abilities.
Shadow Knight	Tank/Support				Similar to Knight, but with bonuses to Shadow Magic and some basic Shadow-element spells.
Skull Knight	Tank/Support				Similar to Knight, but they get a few spells related to summoning and controlling undead.
Swashbuckler	DPS	Ambidextrous: Your Combat skill when dual wielding is increased by 1%. (15% @ Max)	15	Sudden Strike: After using Dash or Tumble, gain +5 damage on your next attack.	Duel Wield specialist with high mobility. Also gains access to musket related abilities.	Lunge, Riposte, Sneak Attack, Power Chop Ultimates: Quietus, Overblade, Cleave Dash
Taskmaster	Support				A battle commander with a variety of auras that can affect an entire team. The most supportive warrior class.

ADEPT ROGUE

Name	Role	Level Up Bonus	Max Level	Max Level Bonus	Description	Abilities	Other Notes
Assassin	DPS				Experts in the rapid elimination of a single target. They gain access to a variety of abilities of stealth, poisons, and critical hits.
Bladesinger	DPS				A combat-focused Bard with high mobility. Does not require a musical instrument to use songs. They're channeled through a sword instead.		Requires Bard
Bladedancer	Support				Like the Bard, uses Music skill to create magical effects through dances.		Requires Bard
Outrider	DPS/Support				A mount specialist favoring mobility and tactics. Gains a large bonus to Riding skill.
Pirate	DPS/Support				Has some auras that affect allies, a few musket and treasure related abilities, gains boosts to combat when near ships, and gains boosts to swimming speed. They also gain the ultimate "Ghost Ship".
Stalker	DPS				A direct upgrade from Hunter that sacrifices their pet for even bigger bonuses to ranged weapons. They are one of the few classes that can "carry" the party.
Treasure Hunter	Support				Less stealth and more trap disarming. The ultimate dungeoneer. Gains bonuses to anything related to locks and traps.

ADEPT MAGE

Name	Role	Level Up Bonus	Max Level	Max Level Bonus	Description	Abilities	Other Notes
Artificer	Support				This class specializes in creating magical items, such as rings, pendants, and other accessories. They get a golem pet upon obtaining this class.
Astral Mage	Support				A class with every known teleportation spell. For example Portal, which creates a gate to any place up to a 50,000 block range.
Crystal Mage	Support				Not much is known about this class, except they use crystals and it can only be learned through the Mycon race, who live in the Void.
Illusionist	Support				A mage that focuses on illusions. Can create permanent fake walls, bushes, and monsters that can even deal damage. The only class that can have the ultimate spell "Wizinvis", the strongest form of invisibility.
Monster Shepherd	Support				A mage that specializes in summoning and controlling monsters and other familiars.
Nethermancer	DPS				A class that gains power through the Nether, has fire and shadow spells and can summon a small army of weak undead. At level 20, they unlock a secret class called “Lich” in which they become undead themselves. One of the few classes with such a sheer damage output that they can "carry" the entire party. This is not recommended, however, and should only be used in certain situations to avoid disaster.
Oracle	Support				Specialized in divination spells, or spells that provide information. The only class to have the ultimate "True Sight" which can see through almost any type of invisibility or magical concealment. Can study monsters to amplify any potential weaknesses.
Sage	Support				A mage that specializes in information. They have knowledge of most monsters and get bonuses to the Analyze Monster and Analyze Trap abilities.
Void Mage	Support				Not much is known of this class other than that they can use mob abilities
Warlock	Support				Has access to many shadow and curse spells. Also has a Brewing bonus and gets an imp as a pet.

ADEPT PRIEST

Name	Role	Level Up Bonus	Max Level	Max Level Bonus	Description	Abilities	Other Notes
Feral	Support				A druid who focuses on shapeshifting. It can turn into a monstrous lynx, a weird fox creature, and many others.
Geomancer	Support				Can alter the landscape in almost any way possible, and has abilities related to specific biomes. For instance, ”Quicksand” is deadly, but it can only be used on sand.
Master	Support				A martial arts specialist that is a direct upgrade from the Monk. They use an inner force called Chi to power their punches, kicks, and blocks.
Shaman	Support/DPS				This class has a direct connection with the spirit world. It can summon spirits or even spirit animals for assistance. Also has moderate-strength healing and lightning spells.
Shugenja	Support				Similar to Shaman, except with kami, otherwise known as nature spirits; every biome is filled with kami, you just can't see them.
Warden	Support/Tank				A Priest that specializes in defensive spells, especially shielding spells.
Witch Doctor	Support				Uses ancient, primitive magic. They have every known healing spell and powerful curses.

ADEPT CRAFTSMAN

Name	Role	Level Up Bonus	Max Level	Max Level Bonus	Description	Abilities	Other Notes
Gadgeteer	Support				Can make gadgets, most almost toy-like, to produce spell effects, which can usually be used well against mobs, especially if the mobs have low intelligence.
Machinist	Support				A class that gains large bonuses when crafting complicated items.
Runesmith	Support				A class that can temporarily or permanently enchant items, like the Enchanter. However, while the Enchanter can enchant living things, the Runesmith can also enchant blocks.
Potion Master	Support				Direct upgrade from Alchemist that gains even bigger bonuses to brewing. Since some of the best potions require 2,000+ Brewing Skill, this class is a requirement to make Elixirs.

EXPERT FIGHTER

Name	Role	Level Up Bonus	Max Level	Max Level Bonus	Description	Abilities	Other Notes
Avenger	Tank/DPS				An upgraded Berserker. Along with the normal bonuses and resistances, they also get a damage increase when they're attacked. When they get hit, their damage increases by 50% for 3 seconds. Being hit again resets the timer and increases damage by another 50%. This effect can stack up to five times, after which taking more damage will not increase the bonus any further and will not restart the timer.
Commander	Support				A supportive warrior with many "group buff" abilities.
Dragoon	Support	Dragonslayer: You take 2.5% less damage and deal 2.5% more damage versus dragonkind. (50% @ Max).	20	Dragonborn: You may gain and control a small dragon as a mount.	A rare class that specializes in dragons and gains abilities related to them.	Impale, Dragon Jump, Power Chop Ultimates: Skycrash, Cleave Dash, Deflect, Overblade, Aegis
Hexblade	DPS				A knight class that can equip cursed items without any negative effects. Can utilize these curses to cast spells or turn the curses onto enemies.
Lord	DPS	Sacred: A holy weapon's enchantments are +5% more effective in your hands. (+100% @ Max).	20	Undying: Once per day, upon being reduced to zero health or less, you are completely healed instead of dying.	Also known as the “holy knight”, can equip powerful sacred items that only Lords have access to.	Impale, Barrier, Power Chop Ultimates: Radiance, Deflect, Overblade
Samurai	DPS	Eldritch Blade: Any spell you cast through a spellblade is 5% stronger. (100% @ Max). Swordmaster II: Your Combat skill with swords is increased by 2%. (40% @ Max). Battlecaster: Penalties incurred from casting spells while wearing armor are reduced by 5%. (100% @ Max).	20	Way of the Warrior V: Any crit caused through a technique has a 50% chance to autokill instead.	A warrior with a code of honor and a mystical side. Can cast many basic wizard spells. Has access to some advanced Dash-type abilities.	Riposte, Power Chop, Spin Dash, Frost Block, Fire Cube, Terror, Magic Screen Ultimates: Cleave Dash, Deflect, Overblade, Aegis
Underlord	DPS/Support				A knight with an affinity to shadow and the darker side of magic. Basic wizard spells. Can summon and control a ghost pet. Underlords are most often evil, but they don't necessarily have to be.
Valkyrie	DPS/Tank				Extremely mobile warrior class that specializes in the use of spears. Gains access to limited healing spells. Female only.

EXPERT ROGUE

Name	Role	Level Up Bonus	Max Level	Max Level Bonus	Description	Abilities	Other Notes
Ninja	DPS/Support				An upgraded Thief that specializes in stealth, martial arts, and some basic spells.
Royal Chef	Support				A direct upgrade from Baker that gets more of a Crafting bonus and more baking-related abilities.
Trickster	Tank/DPS				Similar to Illusionist, but with more weapon power and less reliance on illusions. Instead of using illusions as their primary method of combat, they use them to support standard melee combat and to trick enemies.
Wind Rider	DPS/Tank				A class that is strong in Air Magic. They have unique Air abilities, including the ability to fly by creating updrafts, which gives the class its name.

EXPERT MAGE

Name	Role	Level Up Bonus	Max Level	Max Level Bonus	Description	Abilities	Other Notes
Aeromancer	DPS/Support				Bird mage, can fly, and turn into crazy bird monster thing.
Artista	DPS/Support				Exclusively uses the “draw on terrain” mechanic and can also draw in air to cast spells
Blood Mage	Tank				A peculiar spellcasting class that doesn't use energy to cast spells, but their own lifeforce, HP. They gain powerful life-draining abilities to offset this. Vampires usually have this class.
Caller	DPS/Support				Can summon mobs from any dimension to fight or heal allies.
Elementalist	DPS				Fire, Water, Air, or Earth - An Elementalist picks one of these elements and trains in that element to the exclusion of the other three elements.
Invoker	DPS				A class with powerful elemental magic. They have incredible damage output but are very fragile.
Necromancer	Tank/DPS				A direct upgrade from Nethermancer which gives up Fire magic for even stronger summoning abilities.
Psionic	DPS/Support				Specialize in mental magic. Some overlap with oracle in mind-reading (but not nearly as focused on info stuff). Abilities like telekinesis, pyrokinesis (aoe fire) and as well as charm/sleep/mind control.
Raven Lord	Support				A powerful Air mage that can shapeshift into different types of birds and summon ghostly ravens for assistance in battles.

EXPERT PRIEST

Name	Role	Level Up Bonus	Max Level	Max Level Bonus	Description	Abilities	Other Notes
Demon Hunter	DPS				Has several abilities that deal high damage to monsters. They are one of the strongest damage-dealing classes known, but they don't have many defensive abilities. Can learn monster abilities.
Hierophant	Tank				Similar to Druid, although with stronger ties to the forest. It gains access to a monstrous tree form which increases healing and protective spells. It can also summon tree spirits for assistance.
Loremaster	Support				A direct upgrade from Sage with even more knowledge.		Ultimates: Wish
Saint	Support				One of the most powerful healing classes known. Excellent support class, but virtually no offensive power.
Witch Hunter	DPS/Tank				A class that seeks to drive all evil from the Overworld. They get bonuses to damage against undead and also gain peculiar abilities such as Banish, which teleports mobs back to their original realm.

EXPERT CRAFTSMAN

There are currently no Expert Craftsman Classes.

REALM

Name	Role	Level Up Bonus	Max Level	Max Level Bonus	Description	Abilities	Other Notes
Brigand	DPS/Support				An upgraded version of Thief that gets extra Stealth bonuses, in addition to damage bonuses to abilities that require Stealth.
Dragon Knight	DPS/Tank				Dragoon/Knight hybrid class with the powers of both classes.
Golden Ascendant	DPS				Powerful rogue class with massive mobility. Also has Light Magic for healing and attacks. However, it can only use gold tools/weapons/armor. One of the strongest DPS classes, with up to 500% damage boost.
Purifier	??? (Probably Support/DPS)				Has many abilities to drive out groups of monsters (Otherwise known as Crowd Control).
Shinobi	DPS				A Ninja variant with even better ambush ability. Very high damage output, at the cost of less defense.
Toymaker	Support				Direct upgrade from Gadgeteer that can make better toys with stronger effects.

UNCHARTED

Name	Role	Level Up Bonus	Max Level	Max Level Bonus	Description	Abilities	Other Notes
Disciple of the Silver Flame	??? (I really don't know)				??? (Most likely a more spell-oriented version of KOTSF)		To learn it, one must go to a temple at the top fo a mountain, and train there, while listening to Monks "blabber" about Ancient Lore.
Initiate of Eight Winds	???				A class with even stronger Air magic than the Wind Rider.
Knight of the Silver Flame	Tank				Strong Knight class with peculiar abilities like "Silver Flame" which repels undead.
Lich	DPS				This class is accessible only by a Nethermancer after it reaches level 20. After this, the Nethermancer becomes part undead.
Maid	Support				Coming soon!
Retainer of Icehollow	??? (Probably Tank/DPS)
Shield of Ao	Tank				A powerful tank class with Fire and Earth magic to further increase their already formidable defense.
Toymaker	Support				Direct upgrade from Gadgeteer that can make better toys with stronger effects.
Twilight Shepherd	Support/Tank				Entity’s main class, a priest support class with access to many spells
Waitress	Support				Coming soon!
Wayward Swordsman	??? (Probably DPS)				Presumably has powerful sword abilities (Big surprise, right?)
Witch	Support/DPS				Summons faeries for power and has every known curse spell as well as some healing spells. They also gain a large brewing bonus.