Rankings

VvW Tier List — April 2026

Every subclass, hero, race, and build ranked from S (best-in-slot) to D (niche only). Based on current patch 1.2 balance, top-100 ladder data, and dungeon clear times.

📅 Updated after Patch 1.2 — April 2026

Ranking Methodology

Each entry 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.

S TIER — META

Best-in-class. Excels in all content types or completely dominates one pillar. Always viable regardless of gear.

A TIER — STRONG

Excellent in most content. Close to S but with a specific weakness or requires higher gear investment to shine.

B TIER — SOLID

Reliable all-rounders. Good in experienced hands and with proper gear. Outperformed but not outclassed.

C TIER — SITUATIONAL

Viable but only in specific scenarios. Require team comp support or heavily gear-dependent to reach A performance.

D TIER — NICHE

Technically functional but actively outperformed by everything above. Only pick for roleplay or a personal challenge.

CONTEXT:
v1.4.0 · Updated April 13, 2026

Subclass Tier List

Subclasses unlock at level 30 and define your character's ultimate role. Ranked for endgame performance at max gear. See full guides for each subclass in the Subclasses wiki.

S
Shadow Assassin PvP ⚡ Burst King Vampire
847
Blood Mage PvE ⚡ Dungeon DPS Vampire
721
Berserker All-content ⚡ Raw power Werewolf
903
A
Dark Knight Tank ⚡ Unkillable Vampire
512
Pack Shaman Support ⚡ Clan Wars Werewolf
389
B
Moon Warrior Balanced ⚡ PvE / Solo Werewolf
276
Community Tier List — Rankings based on player votes. Each registered player can vote once per subclass per context. Updated in real time. Votes shown for context: Overall.
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* Community tier is derived from average vote scores. S=4.5+, A=3.5+, B=2.5+, C=1.5+, D below. Votes reset weekly.

Patch 1.4.0 changes: Shadow Assassin's Death Mark vulnerability was reduced from +40% to +30% — still very strong in PvP but slightly less oppressive. Berserker received a 10% HP bonus passive buff that pushes it solidly into S tier for all content. Blood Mage's Blood Apocalypse damage was unchanged, keeping it top-tier for dungeon speed clears.

Subclass Breakdown

Shadow AssassinVampireS

Passives: +30% DEX, +25% crit chance, +15% dodge — but −20% HP, −15% DEF. Pure glass cannon. Teleport openers guarantee a critical hit (Veil Strike), and Shadow Execution instantly kills enemies below 30% HP. In PvP this is the fastest kill setup in the game. Weakness: dies in 2–3 hits if the opener is blocked or dodged. Requires high-end gear to survive long enough to output damage in dungeons.

Blood MageVampireS

Passives: +25% INT, +20% skill damage, −15% cooldowns — but −15% DEF, −10% STR. The premier PvE damage dealer. Blood Apocalypse (800% magic AoE + 50% drain) at level 80 makes Blood Mages the fastest solo dungeon clearers in the game. In PvP they're strong but predictable — opponents with high magic resist can survive the opener, leaving Blood Mage exposed.

BerserkerWerewolfS

Passives: +35% STR, +20% ATK on low HP, bonus rage mechanic. The only S-tier Werewolf subclass. Gets stronger as health drops — at 30% HP, damage output can exceed even Shadow Assassins. Post-Patch 1.2 HP buff makes Berserkers more forgiving to play. Best all-rounder in the game; excellent for all content types.

Dark KnightVampireA

Passives: +25% DEF, +20% HP, +15% STR, −15% DEX, −20% magic damage. The best tank in the game. Eternal Darkness (unkillable for 2 turns + 400% AoE) is one of the most powerful ultimate abilities. Falls short of S because it can't compete with S-tier DPS in speed-clear dungeon scenarios, and in PvP a good Shadow Assassin can burst it down before the tank mechanics come online.

Pack ShamanWerewolfA

Support focus: Pack Shamans are the best clan war support unit — totems buff the entire clan raid and debuffs stack on bosses. In solo PvE or 1v1 PvP, their toolkit lacks burst damage to close quickly. In structured 3v3 PvP or Eclipse Wars, they're S-tier — expect their rank to climb if group content gets more attention.

Moon WarriorWerewolfB

Balanced generalist: Solid stats, no hard weaknesses, but no exceptional strengths either. Good for players new to subclasses who want a forgiving learning curve. Competitive in mid-tier content but starts to fall behind in Tier 6+ dungeons and high-Elo PvP where other subclasses pull ahead. Best for solo story content and gathering-focused playstyles.

Hero Tier List

Heroes are companions that fight alongside you. Each hero is ranked on their combat contribution, ability synergies, and recruitment cost-to-performance ratio. See Heroes wiki for full stats.

S
Seraph Shadowblade Epic · Rogue · PvP Vampire
Kira Moonwarden Legendary · Ranger · DPS Werewolf
Mira the Bloodmage Rare · Mage · Dungeon Vampire
A
Gorn Pack Champion Rare · Warrior · Raid Werewolf
Vex the Shadowcaller Epic · Mage · DoT Vampire
Theron the Stoic Legendary · Paladin · Tank Universal
B
Lyra the Silverhunter Rare · Ranger · PvE Werewolf
Dusk the Hollow One Epic · Warlock · Solo Vampire
Fenra Bloodfang Rare · Warrior · Clan Werewolf
C
Zara Nightwhisper Uncommon · Bard · Support Universal
Brak the Ironhide Uncommon · Warrior · Tank Werewolf
D
Pip the Trickster Common · Rogue · Niche Universal
Heroes that share your race gain a +10% loyalty bonus that accelerates their levelling — factor this in when picking heroes as a Vampire vs. Werewolf. A B-tier hero of your own race can outperform an A-tier cross-race hero at max loyalty.

Race Comparison

Neither race is objectively superior — both are viable at endgame. The choice affects your subclass options, faction bonuses, and playstyle. Here's the honest breakdown.

Vampire — Overview

Vampires dominate 1v1 PvP and dungeon speed-runs. Their S-tier subclasses (Shadow Assassin, Blood Mage) have higher skill ceilings and higher rewards for good play. The best individual players in the top-100 ladder are predominantly Vampires.

Best S-tier PvP subclass (Shadow Assassin)

Highest burst damage output in the game

Life-steal mechanics enable self-sustain in long fights

Dark Knight is the best tank for structured group content

Higher skill floor — easier to die on bad Vampire builds

Weaker in clan wars (individual focused, not support)

Less forgiving of gear deficits than Werewolf

Werewolf — Overview

Werewolves are the more forgiving race and dominate clan-scale content — Eclipse Wars, Clan Raids, and Clan Wars are heavily Werewolf-favoured. The Pack Shaman support utility is irreplaceable in structured team play. Berserker is the strongest all-rounder in the game.

Berserker is the best all-content subclass (S tier)

Pack Shaman is irreplaceable in clan-scale PvP

Higher HP pool and STR base stats

More forgiving — lower skill floor for new players

Fewer top-tier individual PvP tools than Vampire

No equivalent to Blood Mage AoE dungeon DPS

Moon Warrior underperforms at endgame compared to Vampire peers

Overall verdict for new players: Start Werewolf if you want to focus on clan content and a gentler learning curve. Start Vampire if you plan to invest heavily in PvP or want the higher skill-ceiling experience. Both races reach the same endgame power level with the right build.

Best Builds — April 2026

Top-performing build archetypes ranked by overall endgame viability. Each build is a combination of subclass, stat focus, and gear type.

S
Crit Burst Assassin Shadow Assassin · DEX + Crit Vampire
INT Nuke Mage Blood Mage · INT + Spell Power Vampire
Rage Carry Berserker Berserker · STR + HP Werewolf
A
Fortified Knight Dark Knight · DEF + HP Vampire
Lifesteal Hybrid Blood Mage · ATK + Life Steal Vampire
Support Totem Shaman Pack Shaman · Support + Debuff Werewolf
B
Balanced Moon Warrior Moon Warrior · STR + DEF Werewolf
DoT Poison Assassin Shadow Assassin · DEX + DoT items Vampire
Build guides: See the Blog for in-depth guides on each of these builds, including stat breakpoints, BiS gear lists, and skill rotation guides.

Useful Resources

→ Subclasses Wiki → Heroes Wiki → Skills Wiki → PvP Guide → Best Subclass Builds (Blog) → PvP Tier List (Blog)