There are 5 base classes and 11 class branches (subclasses/specializations; unlocks at Lv. 15) in CoA (Crystal of Atlan) right now, each serving a different purpose both in PvP and PvE. Some subclasses focus on support skills, some on crowd control and AoE damage, and some on decimating single targets. To help you choose the best class possible, we made this ultimate Crystal of Atlan class tier list. So, let's dive into it and get you past that class selection screen already!
Crystal of Atlan Class Tier List for PvE
| Tier | Class | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| T0 |  Warlock | + The best DPS class in Crystal of Atlan for solo PvE + Can solo-clear virtually everything because of his self-sustain + Applies CC and debuffs to enemies – Not the best DPS class for group-based modes |
| T0 |  Scytheguard | + The best class in Crystal of Atlan for group-based PvE content + Can solo virtually everything reliably + Solid AoE DPS considering it's a support class – Underwhelming single-target DPS |
| T0.5 |  Elementalist | + Excellent sustained AoE and single-target DPS + Can deal damage of various elements + The best DPS class for group-based PvE in Crystal of Atlan – Has absolutely no survivability or mobility – Doesn't perform that well outside of group-based modes |
| T1 |  Gunner | + Excellent AoE and single-target DPS for PvE + One of the best shield-breakers in the game – Single-target DPS is subpar compared to meta DPS classes |
| T1 |  Bounty Hunter | + Extremely mobile for a ranged class + Very good single-target and AoE DPS for PvE + Can clear most content alone – Some harder-to-play classes have better single-target DPS |
| T1 |  Magiblade | + Excellent mobility and sustained DPS + One of the best classes for solo-clearing the game + Very good sustained DPS for party-based modes – Very difficult to master its kit |
| T1 |  Cloudstrider | + Has a mix of AoE and single-target skills + Solid sustained DPS for both solo and group-based PvE content – Fairly difficult to play – Low survivability compared to most other melee classes |
| T2 |  Blademaiden | + Has excellent burst DPS and can kite enemies + Can solo-clear most content reliably – Long cooldowns on its highest-damage skills – Fairly underwhelming boss DPS |
| T2 |  Magician | + Has a mix of CC, AoE, and single-target skills + Extremely versatile gameplay – The most difficult class to play in Crystal of Atlan – There are better single-target DPSs for group-based modes |
| T3 |  Starbreaker | + Excellent tank and burst DPS in PvE + Fairly easy to play – Very long cooldowns on most skills – Low sustained DPS makes her bad for group-based modes – One of the worst classes for PvE in Crystal of Atlan |
| T3 |  Berserker | + Has solid AoE DPS + One of the best frontliners for party-based PvE content – Needs to be on low HP to deal the most damage – His invincibility is really only useful for PvP – One of the worst classes for PvE in Crystal of Atlan |
How We Ranked Classes for PvE
In the PvE tier list above, we ranked every class in Crystal of Atlan based on their ability to solo-clear content and value in group-based modes. The most important things for that are self-sustain and sustained DPS, especially against bosses, which take the most amount of time to kill. That's why the Warlock, the king of DPS and sustain, and the Scytheguard, the meta support, are the two best PvE classes at the moment.
On the other hand, AoE DPS and burst damage are mostly irrelevant for PvE, as mobs are almost never a problem, and you won't be bursting bosses no matter how overgeared you are. That's why classes such as the Starbreaker and the Berserker are atrocious for PvE, and you just need to play in a party when using them. More info like that is in the pros/cons column in the tier list above and in the class breakdown further down.
Crystal of Atlan Class Tier List for PvP
| Tier | Class | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| T0 | Berserker | + His invincibility is broken in PvP + The best class for PvP in Crystal of Atlan + Extremely easy to play + Excellent burst damage and combo potential |
| T0 | Bounty Hunter | + Excellent mobility and kiting potential + All skills are very hard to dodge for the enemies + One of the best PvP classes in the game – You can get nuked because of your low survivability |
| T0.5 | Magician | + Has good damage, CC, and mobility + The most well-rounded class for PvP in Crystal of Atlan – The most difficult class to play in the game |
| T1 | Starbreaker | + Extremely easy to play + Excellent combo potential and solid burst damage + One of the best melee classes for PvP – Lacks the sustain that the Berserker has |
| T1 | Scytheguard | + Very tanky because of its support skills + Has fairly good DPS because of its short cooldowns – Loses to the meta PvP classes |
| T1 | Cloudstrider | + Excellent mobility and combo potential + One of the best PvP classes in terms of DPS – Very low survivability – Some classes like the Bounty Hunter can easily outrange it |
| T1 | Magiblade | + Excellent mobility and burst DPS + Can match most other melee classes in PvP – Squishier than the Berserker and other melee classes – Requires a lot of skill to perform well |
| T2 | Gunner | + Has good range and can also work in melee + Just a better version of the Elementalist – You will still get nuked if the enemy manages to reach you – Melee classes outright destroy it at close range |
| T2 | Warlock | + Excellent CC and debuffs + Solid DPS and combo potential – Its skill variations for PvP are fairly underwhelming – There are better classes for PvP that are easier to play |
| T3 | Blademaiden | + Very good burst damage and combo potential – Low mobility makes it quickly lose fights against melee enemies – Most attacks are easy to dodge – Fairly long cooldowns |
| T3 | Elementalist | + Has long range and nuke potential – Long cast animations and very low mobility – By far the worst class for PvP in Crystal of Atlan |
How We Ranked Classes for PvP
PvP in Crystal of Atlan revolves around 1v1s, so in our PvP tier list above, we ranked every class based on how good they are at beating all other classes in a 1v1. Unlike in PvE, sustained DPS becomes irrelevant in PvP, and the most important things are combo potential, maneuverability, and burst damage. Because of that, Berserker, Bounty Hunter, and Magician are the best PvP classes in Crystal of Atlan right now.
On the other hand, the lack of any of the above-mentioned things can make a class severely underperform in PvP. For example, Elementalist and Blademaiden have atrocious mobility, allowing melee classes to gap close and bully them without punishment. Plus, the long cooldowns on their skills don't help either. More details like that are in the tier list above and in the class breakdown below.
All Classes in Crystal of Atlan and What They Do
In the table below, you'll find short descriptions of what each class branch in Crystal of Atlan does best and which base class it belongs to. You can change your class branch while Lv. 15-45, until you unlock your Awakening, at which point your class branch will be permanently locked for that character.
| Base Class | Class Branch | Description |
|---|---|---|
 Musketeer | Gunner | Gunner is a versatile melee/long-rage DPS with excellent AoE and sustained DPS. It's one of the best DPS classes for PvE, and it can work in PvP as well, though you'll need to be really good. |
Bounty Hunter | Bounty Hunter is a mid-range DPS with extremely high mobility and excellent performance both in PvP and PvE. It's easy to kite enemies with it and all skills are virtually undodgeable. | |
 Fighter | Cloudstrider | Cloudstrider is a mobile close/mid-range DPS with excellent combo potential and short cooldowns. It's one of the best PvE DPSs right now, and it also performs fairly well in PvP. However, it requires a lot of skill to play. |
Starbreaker | Starbreaker is a melee brawler with excellent burst DPS and insane combo potential. It's a true menace in PvP and it doesn't require much skill to play. The big downside is that its sustained DPS isn't the best, making it fairly underwhelming in PvE. | |
 Swordsman | Magiblade | Magiblade is a fun-to-play burst melee DPS with a lot of mobility and hard-to-block/dodge attacks. It can perform really well in PvP, though it requires a lot of skill. It's also a solid DPS in PvE, much better than the Berserker. |
Berserker | Berserker is the ultimate melee tank and burst DPS in Crystal of Atlan, making it OP for PvP. Its DPS in PvE is fairly bad, but it works well as a frontline in group-based modes. The Berserker is also one of the most beginner-friendly classes right now. | |
 Puppeteer | Scytheguard | Scytheguard is the only support class in Crystal of Atlan. It provides heals and buffs for allies, making it indispensable for group-based modes. Plus, it's fairly good on its own, both in PvE and PvP. It might very well be the best class in the game. |
Blademaiden | Blademaiden is a mid/long-range DPS class that has a permanent companion that doubles any skill you use. It has fairly good potential for solo-clearing PvE, though its boss DPS isn't as good. It also lacks mobility. | |
 Magister | Warlock | Warlock is a mobile close/mid-range DPS who applies debuffs/CC, has lifesteal, and also has extremely short cooldowns, making it the best sustained DPS in the game. The only downside is that it requires a lot of time to master its complex kit. |
Magician | Magician is a jack-of-all-trades with excellent damage, CC, and mobility. It works very well both in PvP and PvE, though it's also the hardest class to play in the game at the moment. | |
Elementalist | Elementalist is a glass canon mid/long-range AoE DPS that is mostly only good for party-based PvE. It lacks the mobility and survivability that most other classes have, making it one of the least self-sufficient classes in Crystal of Atlan right now. |
CoA (Crystal of Atlan) Class Tier List FAQ
The best-performing classes in Crystal of Atlan in PvP right now are the 
Berserker, the 
Bounty Hunter, and the 
Magician. All three have borderline infinite combo potential, gap closers/peel (whichever they need), and enough single-target DPS to nuke the opponent.
What Are the Best Classes for PvE in Crystal of Atlan?
The best PvE classes in Crystal of Atlan are the 
Warlock and the 
Scytheguard. Both can solo all content in the game with insane speed, and they are also good for group-based modes. Solid alternatives that don't require as much skill are the Bounty Hunter and the 
Magiblade.
What Are the Best Base Classes in Crystal of Atlan?
The best base classes with the most OP class branches are 
Magister and 
Musketeer. But don't let that sway you when choosing your class because new class branches will be released in the future, shifting the meta. So, go with the class you like the most at the moment.
And that concludes our Crystal of Atlan classes tier list! Now, if you already know which type of content you'll be focusing on (PvP or PvE), the only thing left to do is pick the one class that suits you the most and performs well enough so you don't get bored of grinding everything slower than others and getting class gapped in PvP.
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