Classes

Dragon Crusade features a complete class system with unique balancing and a flexible Class Change system. This guide covers all classes from the starting Vagrant through Third Jobs.

Class Progression Tree

                    VAGRANT (Level 1-14)
                          |
        ┌─────────┬───────┴───────┬─────────┐
        ▼         ▼               ▼         ▼
    MERCENARY  MAGICIAN       ASSIST    ACROBAT
    (Level 15) (Level 15)   (Level 15) (Level 15)
        |         |               |         |
    ┌───┴───┐ ┌───┴───┐     ┌───┴───┐ ┌───┴───┐
    ▼       ▼ ▼       ▼     ▼       ▼ ▼       ▼
  BLADE  KNIGHT PSY   ELEM  BILL   RM RANGER JESTER
  (Lv60) (Lv60) KEEPER ENTOR POSTER    (Lv60) (Lv60)
                (Lv60) (Lv60) (Lv60) (Lv60)
    |       |     |       |     |     |     |       |
    ▼       ▼     ▼       ▼     ▼     ▼     ▼       ▼
 SLAYER TEMPLAR MENTAL ARCAN FORCE SERAPH CRACK  HARLE
 (Lv151) (Lv151) IST    IST  MASTER (Lv151) SHOOTER QUIN
                (Lv151)(Lv151)(Lv151)       (Lv151)(Lv151)

Class Change System (DC Feature)

"Players can change their class anytime through the in-game menu. The cost scales with your level (15 Donate Coins x Level)."

Dragon Crusade allows you to change your class through Start Menu -> Character -> Class Change. The cost depends on your level, so you're never locked into a choice you're unsure about!

Starting Class

Vagrant (Level 1-14)

The starting class for all players. Vagrants are basic melee fighters with access to three skills.

Stat	Rating
Weapon	Sword
Attack	Low
Defense	Low
Mobility	Medium

Skills: Basic attack skills Goal: Reach level 15 to choose first job

First Job Classes (Level 15+)

Mercenary

"Melee fighters with the option to wield a sword or an axe."

Mercenaries excel in defense and HP compared to other starter jobs, making them ideal tanks.

Stat	Rating
Weapons	Sword, Axe
Attack	Medium
Defense	High
HP	High

Evolves To: Blade or Knight at Level 60

Magician

Spellcasters with slow but powerful attacks. Choose between elemental or non-elemental spells.

Stat	Rating
Weapons	Staff (2H), Wand + Shield
Attack	High (Magic)
Defense	Low
MP	High

Evolves To: Psykeeper or Elementor at Level 60

Assist

"Cast heal and cast buffs" or pursue offensive builds with knuckles.

A support-focused class with area-of-effect attacks like Burst Crack at level 28.

Stat	Rating
Weapons	Stick, Knuckle
Attack	Medium
Defense	Medium
Support	High

Evolves To: Billposter or Ringmaster at Level 60

Acrobat

Ranged combatants using bows or yo-yos. Prioritize DEX for attack speed and critical hits.

Stat	Rating
Weapons	Bow, Yo-Yo
Attack	High
Defense	Low
Speed	High

Evolves To: Ranger or Jester at Level 60

Second Job Classes (Level 60+)

Blade (Mercenary → Blade)

"Hit hard, hit fast and never look back."

Fast dual-wielding combatants with highest DPS potential.

Stat	Rating
Weapons	Dual Swords, Dual Axes
Attack	Very High
Defense	Medium
Speed	Very High

Evolves To: Slayer at Level 151

Knight (Mercenary → Knight)

"The Tank Class"

High stamina and HP ratings using two-handed weapons. The ultimate tank class.

Stat	Rating
Weapons	2H Sword, 2H Axe
Attack	High
Defense	Very High
HP	Very High

Evolves To: Templar at Level 151

Psykeeper (Magician → Psykeeper)

Can prevent enemy approach and inflict significant damage. Wields wands with shields.

Stat	Rating
Weapons	Wand + Shield
Attack	High (Magic)
Defense	Medium
Control	High

DC Balance: Increased damage with elemental weapons

Evolves To: Mentalist at Level 151

Elementor (Magician → Elementor)

Masters of area-of-effect damage using staffs for maximum elemental output.

Stat	Rating
Weapons	Staff
Attack	Very High (AoE)
Defense	Low
AoE	Very High

DC Balance: +20% PvE damage, cooldown-free core abilities, increased INT scaling

Evolves To: Arcanist at Level 151

Ringmaster (Assist → Ringmaster)

Specializes in buffing and healing. The healer of the game.

Stat	Rating
Weapons	Stick
Attack	Low
Defense	Medium
Support	Very High

Evolves To: Seraph at Level 151

Billposter (Assist → Billposter)

Second only to Knights in defense. Uses learned buffs plus unique skills like Asalraalaikum.

Stat	Rating
Weapons	Knuckle
Attack	High
Defense	High
Self-Buff	Very High

Evolves To: Force Master at Level 151

Ranger (Acrobat → Ranger)

High block rates with Fire Arrow and Ice Arrow. Can disable spells with Silent Arrow.

Stat	Rating
Weapons	Bow
Attack	High
Defense	Medium
Range	Very High

Evolves To: Crackshooter at Level 151

Jester (Acrobat → Jester)

High critical hit rates from DEX. Uses yo-yos with dark magic for blood-draining and poison.

Stat	Rating
Weapons	Yo-Yo
Attack	Very High
Defense	Low
Critical	Very High

DC Balance: Replaced PvE damage with Crit damage 40% on Jester 105 Set

Evolves To: Harlequin at Level 151

Third Job Classes (Level 151+)

Slayer (Blade → Slayer)

Ultimate dual-wielding melee class.

Templar (Knight → Templar)

Ultimate tank class for high-end content.

Mentalist (Psykeeper → Mentalist)

Advanced mental magic user.

Arcanist (Elementor → Arcanist)

Master of all elements with devastating AoE.

Seraph (Ringmaster → Seraph)

Ultimate healer with resurrection and party buffs.

Force Master (Billposter → Force Master)

Martial arts master with powerful self-buffs.

Crackshooter (Ranger → Crackshooter)

Elite ranged fighter with precise shots.

Harlequin (Jester → Harlequin)

Critical strike master with dark magic.

Dragon Crusade Class Balancing

Dragon Crusade regularly adjusts class balance for PvP and PvE:

PvE Balance

Elementor: +20% PvE damage
Psykeeper: Increased elemental weapon damage
Force Master: DR 40-70 set improvements

PvP Balance

Defense/Block mechanics per-boss adjusted
Magical/physical resistance balancing
HC cooldown of 2sec in Siege
PvP speedcap implementation
Void added as Elementor PvP skill

PvP Balance Sheet

A detailed PvP balance sheet is available with class-specific damage and HP statistics across equipment configurations.

Choosing Your Class

For New Players

Knight/Templar: Easy to survive, great for learning
Ringmaster/Seraph: Always needed in parties
Elementor/Arcanist: Strong AoE for leveling

For Endgame PvE

Blade/Slayer: Highest single-target DPS
Elementor/Arcanist: Best AoE clear
Seraph: Essential support

For PvP

Templar: Tankiest class for Siege
Seraph: Healing support, holycross, resurrections
All classes: Viable with proper gear and skill

Class Change - Change your class anytime (cost: 15 DC x Level)
PvP Balance Sheet - Detailed class balance data
First Jobs - Detailed first job guides
Second Jobs - Detailed second job guides
Third Jobs - Detailed third job guides

Class Progression Tree​

Class Change System (DC Feature)​

Starting Class​

Vagrant (Level 1-14)​

First Job Classes (Level 15+)​

Mercenary​

Magician​

Assist​

Acrobat​

Second Job Classes (Level 60+)​

Blade (Mercenary → Blade)​

Knight (Mercenary → Knight)​

Psykeeper (Magician → Psykeeper)​

Elementor (Magician → Elementor)​

Ringmaster (Assist → Ringmaster)​

Billposter (Assist → Billposter)​

Ranger (Acrobat → Ranger)​

Jester (Acrobat → Jester)​

Third Job Classes (Level 151+)​

Slayer (Blade → Slayer)​

Templar (Knight → Templar)​

Mentalist (Psykeeper → Mentalist)​

Arcanist (Elementor → Arcanist)​

Seraph (Ringmaster → Seraph)​

Force Master (Billposter → Force Master)​

Crackshooter (Ranger → Crackshooter)​

Harlequin (Jester → Harlequin)​

Dragon Crusade Class Balancing​

PvE Balance​

PvP Balance​

PvP Balance Sheet​

Choosing Your Class​

For New Players​

For Endgame PvE​

For PvP​

Related Content​

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