Overview
This is our Lineage 2 class tier list, ranked by role and effectiveness. Keep in mind that ratings are subjective and depend on your playstyle, your gear and your party composition. Use it as a starting point, not gospel.
PvE Tier List
For grinding, group farming and raid bosses, sustained damage and party support matter most.
| Tier | Classes | Why |
|---|---|---|
| S | Prophet, Bishop, Destroyer | Prophet is irreplaceable for buffs, Bishop carries the raid with healing, Destroyer clears mob packs with AoE farming. |
| A | Sorcerer, Warcryer, Swordsinger, Blade Dancer, Bounty Hunter | Strong nukers and party support that round out any farm group. |
| B | Remaining DDs and tanks | Solid but situational — they fill gaps rather than lead the run. |
PvP Tier List
For mass PvP, castle sieges and open-world fights, burst damage, control and survivability decide the outcome.
| Tier | Classes | Why |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tyrant, Overlord, Spellhowler | Tyrant rules 1v1, Overlord dominates mass PvP, Spellhowler brings the burst. |
| A | Treasure Hunter, Gladiator, Bishop | High-impact duelists and the healer that keeps the group alive in a fight. |
| B | Tanks, archers | Valuable in coordinated groups but weaker on their own. |
Support Tier List
No serious party runs without support. Here is how the buffers and healers stack up.
| Tier | Classes | Role |
|---|---|---|
| S | Prophet, Bishop | Prophet is the best buffer and joins every party; Bishop is the best healer and can carry an entire raid. |
| A | Swordsinger, Blade Dancer, Elder / Shillien Elder | Songs for the group, dances for the group, plus healing and Recharge support. |
| B | Warcryer, Overlord | Orc-line and AoE buffs (Warcryer), clan buffs and debuffs (Overlord). |
The ideal four-support setup for your party is PP + BD + SWS + Bishop — together they cover every need, from buffs and songs to healing.
Olympiad Tier List
The Olympiad is pure 1v1, so duel pressure, control and burst rule. Balance varies by server, and skills are patched regularly for Olympiad play.
| Tier | Classes | Why |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tyrant, Treasure Hunter, Spellhowler | Tyrant beats most classes 1v1, Treasure Hunter combines stun with Backstab, Spellhowler lands heavy burst damage. |
| A | Sorcerer, Destroyer, Paladin | Control plus damage (Sorcerer), Frenzy burst (Destroyer), raw survivability (Paladin). |
| B | Archers, Necromancer | Archers rely on kiting tactics; the Necromancer fights with a summon. |