There are six classes, also known as Gyldhunters, in Mistfall Hunter, and each one has two weapon stances, which you can swap mid-fight, plus talents and affixes that heavily shape your builds. This guide will provide you with a list of all classes in the game, ranked from best to worst. Here they are:
- Sorcerer
- Shadowstrix
- Withered Knight
- Mercenary
- Blackarrow
- Seer
Sorcerer (Ranged Magic DPS)
If you like ranged control and want strong performance in both solo extractions and teams, then this would be the top pick for overall power and as a strong starting choice.
- Long-range elemental or arcane spells for single-target burst and massive AoE.
- Strong crowd control with freezes, stuns, slows, pushes, zoning, barriers, shields, and some ally buffs for mobility and detection.
- Teleport for mobility and escapes.
- Low health pool makes positioning critical.
Shadowstrix (Stealth Assassin)
This one is for experienced players who enjoy high-risk, high-reward stealth and PvP-focused or hybrid play, which is the best PvP class or a close second overall.
- Use its stealth, mobility, dashes, Phantom Shift, smoke, high-burst combos from the shadows, then disengage.
- Poison and curse effects with rapid strikes are highly effective.
- High skill ceiling with hit-and-run or aggressive pressure tactics.
- Less efficient against groups of mobs or prolonged boss fights.
Withered Knight (Aggressive Melee)
Try this class if you like aggressive melee, combos, and self-reliant play, which actually performs very well in solo PvE and competitive PvP.
- Heavy sweeping attacks, wither debuffs, parries and counters that lead into explosive damage.
- Grappling hook with pulls, pursuits, and executions.
- Self-sustain via Legacy healing mechanics in some builds.
- You can lean tankier with a shield or go pure aggressive with a greatsword.
Mercenary (Tank DPS Hybrid)
This class is best for beginner solo players who are looking for consistency or prioritizing survivability over flashy plays.
- Lower peak damage and mobility than the top choices.
- Sword and shield for defense, blocks, dashes, and sustained fights.
- Hammer for heavier AoE offensive pressure.
- High survivability, self-buffs, and crowd control options.
Blackarrow (Ranged Physical DPS)
If you prefer precise ranged combat and open sightlines, then this would be a solid choice for solo play in skilled hands, but it’s definitely a more situational class overall.
- Kiting from distance with rapid or charged shots, bleeds, staggers, traps and area control.
- Some stealth and mobility tools.
- High boss damage potential.
- Low health and vulnerable in close range, which is easy to overwhelm by melee.
Seer (Support Healer)
It’s recommended to avoid this class as a pure solo main unless you enjoy the support fantasy and can adapt well to each scenario, but it’s mostly used in coordinated trio groups.
- Healing, shields, and Death Ward prevent ally death in some builds.
- Area control via totems and sigils with some ranged pressure and CC.
- Can be used as a hybrid for more damage.
