ArcheAge Chronicles Classes Compared

Four classes, each with two weapons and a trait tree per weapon. How you play is decided mostly by the weapon.

Class	Role	Weapons	Range
Warrior	Melee, front line	Longsword, Greatsword	Melee
Ranger	Damage, mobile	Hatchet, Longbow	Melee and ranged
Berserker	Defence or heavy damage	Axe and Shield, Warhammer	Melee
Mage	Magic damage	Elemental Staff, Wavesword	Ranged and melee

The classes in detail

WarriorMelee, front line · Longsword, GreatswordLives on good timing. With the Longsword defence turns into offence; with the Greatsword you build Resolve and unleash it in heavy blows.To the class guide
RangerDamage, mobile · Hatchet, LongbowSwitches between fast melee combos with the Hatchet and precise shots with the Longbow at a marked target.To the class guide
BerserkerDefence or heavy damage · Axe and Shield, WarhammerWith Axe and Shield a sturdy charger with Bleed and knockback; with the Warhammer a damage dealer with fire, lightning and a big finale.To the class guide
MageMagic damage · Elemental Staff, WaveswordWith the Elemental Staff fire and lightning from range up to Shooting Star; with the Wavesword a melee fighter who freezes enemies with frost.To the class guide

As of 18 October 2026, before Early Access. Numbers and skills may still change before launch.

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