If you're just sitting there confused and wondering how to make it to the leaderboard in Survive the Apocalypse, then you definitely need to check out this Class tier list. Don't make the mistake of choosing something that will make your gameplay difficult and boring; pick what's most efficient and keep your friends wondering how you're piling up those kills. Crafting electric fences and barbed wires takes you only so far; it's all about Class if you want to make it to the top.
All Class Tier List in Survive the Apocalypse
⇓ BEST CLASSES ⇓
Necromancer
Soldier
Assassin
⇓ GREAT CLASSES ⇓
Hunter
Engineer
Scavenger
⇓ DECENT CLASSES ⇓
Medic
Guardian
⇓ MID CLASSES ⇓
Fighter
Policeman
⇓ WEAK CLASSES ⇓
Survivor
Crafting items and owning mad skills is sadly not enough in Survive the Apocalypse if your goal is to make it over 100 days. The secret to success is choosing the best class to ensure a flawless gaming experience. Below is a tier list of all the classes with their starter tools, perks, and abilities, so you can decide more easily what your preferred way to mow zombies down is.
S- Tier
| Class Name | Starter Tools | Perks & Abilities | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
 Necromancer | None | Level 1 10% chance to convert slain non-boss zombies into allies for 60s Level 2 Summoned zombies gain +50% health and damage Level 3 Call of the Dead: Revive up to 10 nearby dead zombies (2m cooldown) | + Summons tons of zombies to fight for you, without any drawbacks or cost + Can revive 10 zombies for pretty much every night on demand - Very, very expensive |
 Soldier | x1 AK-47 x100 Medium Ammo | Level 1 +25% Reload Speed Level 2 +25% Accuracy Level 3 +10% Firerate | + Starts with an AK-47 + Big damage potential due to Reload Speed and firerate bonuses - Not as much as Necromancer, but still very expensive |
 Assassin | x1 Rifle x3 Suppressor x20 Long Ammo | Level 1 -30% Aggro Range from zombies +10% Sprint Speed Level 2 +10% Damage +20 Max Health Level 3 +30% Headshot Damage | + Bonus sprint speed + Starts with a rifle + Big damage potential, especially with headshots - Aggro range might be a detriment if you're trying to attract zombies for kill count - Expensive |
A- Tier
| Class Name | Starter Tools | Perks & Abilities | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hunter | x1 Rifle x5 Bear Trap x30 Long Ammo | Level 1 Bear traps do 50% more damage and last 50% longer Level 2 Bear traps automatically re-arm after 15s Level 3 Shooting zombies slows them by 30% for 2s | + Big bonuses to bear traps, which are cheap to make + A single shot is enough to slow a zombie by 2s - No direct damage bonuses - Expensive |
 Engineer | x2 Turret | Level 1 Repair 2x more with repair hammers Level 2 Buildings gain +25% more health Level 3 Buildings deal 20% more damage | + Starts with x2 turrets (which are capped at 8 max, when you unlock them) + Big bonuses to building damage and health, and an engineer should be the designated builder - No direct damage bonuses |
 Scavenger | x1 Knife | Level 1 +10% sprint speed at full health Level 2 Gain +2 random ammo on direct kill Level 3 Nearby items are highlighted through walls | + Sprint speed bonus (but only at full health) + Random ammo on direct kill is really good, especially in the early days + Able to see items through walls allows for faster scavenging + Quite cheap - No direct damage bonuses |
B- Tier
| Class Name | Starter Tools | Perks & Abilities | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
 Medic | x1 MediGun x3 Bandage x24 Pistol Ammo | Level 1 Use medical items 2x faster Level 2 Revive Players 2x faster Level 3 Healing players grants various buffs for 15s | + Starts with a MediGun + Self buffs for healing players - Requires players to take damage to get buffs - You probably want to avoid danger and taking damage, so the perks can go to waste - Not the best choice for solo play |
 Guardian | x1 Riot Shield | Level 1 +10% Defense +10% Damage Level 2 +30 Max Health, +0.25 Health Regen Level 3 Taunt: Force nearby zombies to attack you (30s cooldown) | + Can redirect a large group of zombies from other players/into grenades/away from the generator every 30s + Very durable - Not the best damage potential |
C- Tier
| Class Name | Starter Tools | Perks & Abilities | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
 Fighter | x1 Spiked Bat | Level 1 +20% melee damage but -20% accuracy Level 2 +30 Max Health Level 3 +20% melee attack speed | + Melee damage buff is good for early game - Accuracy reduced, which in turn reduces ranged damage potential, which is safer and better |
 Policeman | x1 Pistol x64 Pistol Ammo | Level 1 Reload 20% faster with pistols Level 2 +25% accuracy with pistols Level 3 +20% damage with pistols | + Strong early damage (with pistols) + Cheap - All buffs are pistol related, which isn't the best weapon you can get |
D- Tier
| Class Name | Starter Tools | Perks & Abilities | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
 Survivor | None | Level 1 Hunger drains 30% slower Level 2 +0.25 Health Regen Level 3 Survive 1 lethal hit every 5 minutes | + Cheap + Level 3 perk might create some memorable survival moments - No direct damage bonuses |
Survive The Apocalypse FAQ
You can get Emeralds daily by signing up for the Rubicon Community and claiming them in-game every day. There is a small number of Emeralds available if you sign up to get notified for the next update. In the Badges section of the UI, you can read the requirements and complete one-time tasks in-game, which will reward you with gems. There is always the option of purchasing them with Robux in the Emeralds section of the UI. If you prefer freebies, then make sure you check out our Survive the Apocalypse codes article as well!
The Necromancer, Soldier, and Assassin, due to their highest damage potential.
You can buy Classes permanently in the tent with the "Classes" sign on it when you talk to the soldier, and pay him an amount of Emeralds specific to the Class. You can unlock additional Levels by paying him more Emeralds, depending on the Class and Level.
If you're a fan of this type of game and are looking for more, make sure to check out the 99 Nights in the Forest Class Tier List.
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