In Ragnarok X: Next Generation, choosing your job class is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in shaping your character’s journey. Each class has a unique identity, skillset, stat distribution, and gameplay role, making this system the core of your overall experience. With every promotion or advancement, you unlock powerful new abilities, allowing deeper specialization and progression.

This guide will walk you through the complete job system in Ragnarok X: Next Generation, from base class selection to late-game evolutions. Whether you’re looking to tank, support, deal ranged DPS, or dominate the economy, there’s a job path tailored to your playstyle. We’ll also highlight the optimal stats, essential skills, and what kind of players each class best suits—ensuring you’re not just playing the game, but mastering it. If you are new to the game, we recommend checking out our Beginner’s Guide for Ragnarok X: Next Generation.

1. Swordsman Class

The Swordsman is the go-to frontline tank and melee bruiser. It evolves into Knight and eventually Lord Knight, with Crusader and Paladin planned for future updates.

Job Path: Swordsman → Knight → Lord Knight → Rune Knight

Alternate Path: Swordsman → Crusader → Paladin

Core Builds:

• Vitality Tank Build: 1H sword + shield. Focus on VIT and Provoke for PvE tanking.
• Agility 2H Build: High ASPD with moderate crit. Good for solo content.
• Spear DPS Build: High burst for PvP with Haste-based cooldown reduction.

Key Skills:

• Bowling Bash: AOE melee skill.
• Provoke: Generates aggro.
• Spiral Pierce, Spear Boomerang: Spear-focused burst attacks.
• Concentration: Boosts ATK for a short duration.

Stat Priority: VIT (Tank), STR (DPS), DEX (Accuracy), Haste (CD reduction)

2. Acolyte Class

Acolytes are essential healers and support characters in parties. They advance into Priests and eventually Archbishops, with Monk and Champion lines upcoming.

Job Path: Acolyte → Priest → High Priest → Archbishop

Alternate Path: Acolyte → Monk → Champion (future)

Core Builds:

• Full Support Priest: 1H staff or book. High INT and Haste for healing, buffs, and debuffs.
• Battle Priest: Mace build with STR/VIT. Good for solo play or future Monk prep.
• Exorcist Build: INT and Haste focused. Dispel and debuff removal for PvP/PvE.

Key Skills:

• Heal, Blessing, Resurrection: Core team utility.
• Turn Undead, Judex, Magnus Exorcismus: Holy damage for undead enemies.
• Sanctuary, Diviner: Ground-targeted healing zones.
• Special Blessing: Party-wide buffs.

Stat Priority: INT (Healing), VIT (Survivability), Haste (Cast Speed), DEX (Accuracy)

3. Mage Class

Mages specialize in elemental magic and AOE damage. Wizards and High Wizards bring massive burst and battlefield control, while Sages (future) will offer support-caster hybrid options.

Job Path: Mage → Wizard → High Wizard → Warlock

Alternate Path: Mage → Sage → Professor

Core Builds:

• AOE Mage (PvE): Ice/Lightning combo. Fast farming and crowd control.
• AFK Farmer: Earth and Fire spells for sustained AOE.
• PvP Burst Mage: Fire and Wind combos with short cast time.

Key Skills:

• Storm Gust, Meteor Storm: Devastating area attacks.
• Jupiter Thunder, Chain Lightning: Electric burst skills.
• Napalm Vulcan, Abyssal Swamp: Support and DOT options.
• Heaven’s Drive: AoE with stun potential.

Stat Priority: INT (Magic Power), DEX (Cast Speed), Haste (CDR), VIT (Survivability)

4. Thief Class

Thieves are fast, agile melee assassins with high crit and poison damage. Their evolutions—Assassin and Guillotine Cross—excel in burst damage and stealth mechanics.

Job Path: Thief → Assassin → Guillotine Cross → Shadow Cross

Alternate Path: Thief → Rogue → Stalker

Core Builds:

• Poison Assassin (PvE/AFK): STR + Haste. Deals consistent DOT damage.
• Crit Katar Build: AGI + LUK. Fast, burst-heavy build for bosses.
• PvP Stealth Build: High mobility and single-target kill potential.

Key Skills:

• Sonic Blow, Soul Destroyer: Powerful burst combos.
• Venom Dart, Venom Spreader: Poison AOE.
• Roll Away: Enters stealth mode.
• Meteor Assault: AOE slash with status effects.

Stat Priority: AGI (ASPD), LUK (Crit), STR (Damage), Haste (CDR)

5. Archer Class

Archers deliver long-range damage and battlefield control with traps and pet support. As Hunters and Rangers, they can deal massive single-target or AOE damage.

Job Path: Archer → Hunter → Sniper → Ranger

Alternate Path: Archer → Bard (M) / Dancer (F) → Minstrel / Wanderer

Core Builds:

• Crit DPS Build: Longbow with DEX + LUK. High crit damage and kiting.
• Trap Build: Focus on area denial using traps and Falcon synergy.
• Falcon Build: Falcon Assault burst with ASPD boost.

Key Skills:

• Double Strafe, Arrow Shower: Reliable ranged DPS.
• Falcon Assault, Blitz Beat: Pet-enhanced attacks.
• Ankle Snare, Claymore Trap: Crowd control and zone denial.
• Multi Firing, Sharp Shooting: Burst and crit synergy.

Stat Priority: DEX (Damage), AGI (Speed), LUK (Crit), Haste (Trap/CD builds)

6. Merchant Class

Merchants are economic powerhouses and physical DPS dealers. They evolve into Blacksmiths and Whitesmiths and are the only class with access to life skills like crafting and forging.

Job Path: Merchant → Blacksmith → Whitesmith → Mechanic

Alternate Path: Merchant → Alchemist → Creator

Core Builds:

• Zeny Storm Build (PvP): STR + Crit. Uses coins to deal massive burst damage.
• Pushcart Build (PvE): Haste-focused. Efficient mob clearing.
• Mace Build: ASPD and Crit scaling for melee DPS.
• Party Buffer: Blacksmiths boost party ATK with weapon skills.

Key Skills:

• Hammer Fall, Cart Termination: Area burst with stun.
• Adrenaline Rush: Boosts ASPD dramatically.
• Meltdown: Defense debuff for bosses.
• Zeny Storm: Coin-throwing skill with massive PvP potential.
• Crafting: Access to exclusive life skills and item creation.

Stat Priority: STR (Damage), DEX (Hit), AGI (Speed), LUK (Crit)

Best Classes for Party Content (Meta Snapshot)

When forming dungeon or instance parties, these roles are most in demand:

• Priest/High Priest: The only true healer with resurrection.
• Knight/Lord Knight: Tanks boss hits with Provoke and stuns.
• Blacksmith/Whitesmith: Provides massive party-wide physical attack buffs.
• Wizard/High Wizard: AOE nuker with essential magic buffs.
• Hunter/Sniper: Long-range DPS for MVP fights.
• Assassin/Guillotine Cross: Pure single-target DPS, but less utility.
  

In Ragnarok X: Next Generation, choosing the right job isn’t just about combat—it’s about crafting your identity, role, and purpose in a living, breathing world. From the sturdy frontlines of the Swordsman to the supportive miracles of the Acolyte, from the elemental fury of the Mage to the silent lethality of the Thief, every class offers powerful synergies, strategic variety, and new challenges at each evolution stage.

Whether you aim to lead your party through dungeons as a tank, heal allies as the backbone of the group, or dominate MVP battles with high burst DPS, your class path is what sets you apart. And with even more jobs like Crusader, Monk, Sage, and Rogue on the horizon, now is the time to understand your options and sharpen your build. A well-built character can make the difference between just surviving and truly excelling. So choose wisely, master your skill rotations, optimize your stats, and step forward as one of Midgard’s legends. For the best gaming experience, play Ragnarok X: Next Generation on BlueStacks!