How does the class system work in Ashes of Creation?

Ashes of Creation uses a primary and secondary archetype system, where players choose one of eight base classes (archetypes) as their primary, and then a second archetype to create a unique hybrid class. This results in 64 possible combinations.

What are the eight primary archetypes?

The eight primary archetypes are typically Fighter, Tank, Mage, Cleric, Rogue, Ranger, Summoner, and Bard, forming the foundation for all 64 hybrid classes.

Does the secondary archetype change my primary skills?

The secondary archetype modifies and enhances the primary class's skills, applying effects and flavor from the secondary class's abilities, allowing for specialized builds.

Ashes of Creation Class List

Classes in Ashes of Creation work very differently than traditional MMOs. Instead of picking one locked role forever, the game uses a flexible class system built around combinations.

Ashes of Creation Class System Explained

Every character chooses a Primary Archetype and a Secondary Archetype.

The Primary Archetype defines your core abilities and role. The Secondary Archetype modifies those abilities through augments.

Your class name comes from combining both archetypes.

List of Primary Archetypes in Ashes of Creation

There are 8 Primary Archetypes.

Fighter
Tank
Rogue
Ranger
Mage
Summoner
Cleric
Bard

Your Primary Archetype determines your base skills, weapons, and playstyle.

How Secondary Archetypes Work

Secondary Archetypes do not give full skill kits.

They augment your Primary Archetype abilities. This changes how skills behave, not what skills you gain.

For example, a Mage primary will always be a Mage at the core, but augments can add control, support, or survivability.

Full Ashes of Creation Class List

There are 64 total classes.

Each Primary Archetype can combine with all 8 Secondary Archetypes, including itself.

Here is the full class list.

Fighter plus Fighter equals Weapon Master
Fighter plus Tank equals Knight
Fighter plus Rogue equals Duelist
Fighter plus Ranger equals Dragon Slayer
Fighter plus Mage equals Battle Mage
Fighter plus Summoner equals Spellblade
Fighter plus Cleric equals Templar
Fighter plus Bard equals Bladedancer
Tank plus Fighter equals Guardian
Tank plus Tank equals Paladin
Tank plus Rogue equals Shadow Guardian
Tank plus Ranger equals Warden
Tank plus Mage equals Spellshield
Tank plus Summoner equals Keeper
Tank plus Cleric equals Highsword
Tank plus Bard equals Argent
Rogue plus Fighter equals Assassin
Rogue plus Tank equals Blackguard
Rogue plus Rogue equals Shadowblade
Rogue plus Ranger equals Predator
Rogue plus Mage equals Arcane Trickster
Rogue plus Summoner equals Shadow Lord
Rogue plus Cleric equals Apostle
Rogue plus Bard equals Charlatan
Ranger plus Fighter equals Hunter
Ranger plus Tank equals Sentinel
Ranger plus Rogue equals Scion
Ranger plus Ranger equals Hawkeye
Ranger plus Mage equals Spellslinger
Ranger plus Summoner equals Falconer
Ranger plus Cleric equals Soulbow
Ranger plus Bard equals Minstrel
Mage plus Fighter equals Spellstone
Mage plus Tank equals Aegis
Mage plus Rogue equals Nightspell
Mage plus Ranger equals Spellhunter
Mage plus Mage equals Archmage
Mage plus Summoner equals Conjurer
Mage plus Cleric equals Oracle
Mage plus Bard equals Enchanter
Summoner plus Fighter equals Bloodmage
Summoner plus Tank equals Gatekeeper
Summoner plus Rogue equals Cultist
Summoner plus Ranger equals Wildblade
Summoner plus Mage equals Sorcerer
Summoner plus Summoner equals Summoner
Summoner plus Cleric equals Necromancer
Summoner plus Bard equals Songcaller
Cleric plus Fighter equals Paladin
Cleric plus Tank equals Templar
Cleric plus Rogue equals Inquisitor
Cleric plus Ranger equals Protector
Cleric plus Mage equals Hierophant
Cleric plus Summoner equals Shaman
Cleric plus Cleric equals High Priest
Cleric plus Bard equals Scribe
Bard plus Fighter equals Bladecaller
Bard plus Tank equals Aegis Bard
Bard plus Rogue equals Trickster
Bard plus Ranger equals Scout
Bard plus Mage equals Spellsong
Bard plus Summoner equals Herald
Bard plus Cleric equals Soul Weaver
Bard plus Bard equals Bard

Important Notes About Classes

Your class name does not unlock new skill trees.

Power comes from augments, gear, and skill choices. Two players with the same class name can still play very differently.

Class balance is still actively tested and adjusted.

Final Blurb

Ashes of Creation uses one of the most flexible class systems in the MMO space. Your Primary Archetype defines who you are, and your Secondary Archetype shapes how you play. The class list is massive, but mastery comes from understanding augments, not chasing a name.