How the Tiers Work
Each class is rated across three contexts: solo PvE (open-world hunting), group dungeons, and ranked PvP Arena. The overall rank is a weighted composite — 40% PvP, 40% dungeons, 20% open PvE — reflecting what matters most at endgame. Tiers describe relative strength, not viability: even D-tier classes can clear all content with enough gear and skill.
S TIER — META
Best-in-class. Dominates one or more content pillars and is always worth playing regardless of gear level.
A TIER — STRONG
Excellent in most content, held back from S by one specific weakness or a higher gear requirement.
B TIER — SOLID
Reliable all-rounders. Great in experienced hands but outperformed by the tiers above at the very top end.
C TIER — SITUATIONAL
Viable only in specific scenarios or with strong team support. Heavily gear-dependent to keep pace.
D TIER — NICHE
Functional but outclassed by everything above. Pick for roleplay, flavour, or a personal challenge.
Class Tier List
Classes define your character's combat role and are the single biggest decision you make. Below is the full S-to-D ranking; scroll down for a per-class rationale table.
Class-by-Class Rationale
A one-line summary of why each class lands where it does. Read the linked guides for full stat breakpoints and rotations.
| Class | Tier | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Assassin | S | Guaranteed-crit teleport opener plus a sub-30% execute make it the fastest kill in PvP. Glass cannon — dies in 2–3 hits if the opener is blocked. |
| Blood Mage | S | Massive AoE nuke with life-drain makes it the top solo dungeon clearer. Predictable in PvP against high magic resist, but unmatched for PvE speed. |
| Berserker | S | Scales damage as HP drops and hits every content type well. The most forgiving S-tier pick and the best all-rounder in the game after its Patch 1.4 buff. |
| Dark Knight | A | The best tank in the game with a 2-turn immunity ultimate. Falls short of S because it lacks the raw DPS to win speed-clears or race an assassin's burst. |
| Pack Shaman | A | Irreplaceable clan-war support — totems buff the whole raid and stack boss debuffs. Weak solo burst keeps it out of S outside of structured group play. |
| Moon Warrior | B | Balanced stats with no hard weakness and no standout strength. A forgiving pick for newcomers that fades against specialists in Tier 6+ dungeons and high-Elo PvP. |
| Nightblade | B | Strong 1v1 duelist built around stacking bleed damage-over-time. Great in extended fights but out-bursted by Shadow Assassin and reliant on landing sustained hits. |
| Frost Warden | C | Excellent crowd control and slows, but a slow damage ramp and low burst leave it dependent on a team to convert its lockdown into kills. |
| Bone Acolyte | D | Summoner kit whose minion AI has aged poorly against reworked boss fights. Functional for flavour, but comprehensively outclassed until its planned rework lands. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a class tier list in Vampires vs. Werewolves?
A class tier list ranks every playable class from S (strongest) down to D (weakest) based on their overall endgame performance. It is a fast reference for deciding which class to invest in, summarising how each class performs across PvP, PvE, dungeons and raids at max level and gear.
How are classes ranked on this tier list?
Each class is scored across solo PvE, group dungeons and ranked PvP, then combined into a weighted composite of 40% PvP, 40% dungeons and 20% open-world PvE. Rankings reflect current Patch 1.4 balance, top-100 ladder data and dungeon clear times rather than personal preference.
What is the best class for PvP?
Shadow Assassin is the strongest 1v1 PvP class thanks to its guaranteed critical opener and sub-30% execute, with Berserker close behind for its scaling burst at low health. In structured group PvP such as Eclipse Wars, Pack Shaman rises to the top for its clan-wide buffs and boss debuffs.
What is the best class for PvE?
Blood Mage is the top PvE and dungeon class because its high area-of-effect magic damage and life-drain make it the fastest solo dungeon clearer. Berserker and Dark Knight are strong PvE alternatives when you want more survivability during long boss encounters.
Is this tier list still accurate after the latest patch?
Yes. This list is maintained for the current balance patch (1.4) and is re-checked after every major update. Balance changes can shift a class by a tier, so always confirm the patch version noted at the top of the page and read the patch notes before committing to a long-term build.
Keep Planning Your Build
Use these companion tools and guides to turn this ranking into a concrete build.