Classes
All 5 Trials Survivors classes with roles, starter spells, difficulty ratings, and Early Access tier list rankings.
Classes
Five classes define your starting loadout and primary spell. Each archetype suits different constellations and playstyles. Class names match the in-game English UI; community videos may use nicknames like Hunter or Cryomancer.
| Name | Role | Playstyle | Starter Spell | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | Melee / Frontline | Close-range pressure with high survivability. Best for players who like staying inside the horde and manual-aiming a short-range primary. | Celestial Slash | Medium |
| Arcanist | Spell DPS / AoE | Wide-area magical damage. Strong when paired with constellations that add chain, pierce, or extra projectiles. | Starburst | Easy |
| Ranger | Ranged / Kiting | Keeps distance while auto-targeting secondary spells. Primary requires aim but rewards positioning around obstacles. Community creators often call this archetype Hunter. | Comet Shot | Easy |
| Invoker | Summoner / DoT | Slow-burn builds that scale with duration and relic slots. Weaker early runs but explosive once evolutions come online. Cold-focused variants (Cryomancer-style) lean into Aquarius frost lines. | Orbital Wisp | Hard |
| Duelist | Hybrid / Mobility | High movement speed and burst windows. Demands manual aim discipline but clears trials quickly with practice. | Nova Lance | Hard |
Class Tier List
Rankings reflect August 2026 balance including Endless Mode 0.1.8.7 and Lifesteal. S = strongest overall, C = niche or slow start.
Tier placements weigh clear speed, trial versatility, Unfair+ Endless scaling, and learning curve. Constellation Ban and patron choice can shift a class by one tier.
| Tier | Name | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| S | Arcanist | Flexible spell scaling; strongest with Gemini / Leo and the easiest upgrade path for Codex hunting. |
| A | Ranger | Safe kiting and reliable DPS; pairs well with Black Hole and Contagious Spread in Endless. |
| A | Vanguard | Forgiving survivability; Lifesteal relic makes frontline Endless runs viable. |
| B | Duelist | High skill ceiling; excellent once manual aim and movement are mastered. |
| B | Invoker | Slow start; dominates extended Unfair+ / Incremental floors when frost or summon evolutions stack. |
Gameplay Videos
Watch official trailers and community gameplay covering Early Access launch, Endless Mode, Black Hole, desert frost runs, and secret fusion hunts.
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