The current player guide lists Warrior, Paladin, Thief, Ranger, Wizard, Voidcaller and Blood Mage. Choose a class for the job you need in the party, then check its skills against the available weapon and resources.
Compare practical roles
| Class | Job to consider | Check before choosing |
|---|---|---|
| Warrior | Front-line weapon attacks and protection | Weapon requirements for active skills |
| Paladin | Front-line fighting with Zeal and recovery | How attacks build the resource you spend |
| Thief | Close-range damage and evasion | Status interactions and survivability |
| Ranger | Ranged weapon damage and target marking | Range and ranged weapon compatibility |
| Wizard | Elemental damage and control | Mana, enemy resistance and control descriptions |
| Voidcaller | Healing, barriers and support | Recovery coverage and aura behavior |
| Blood Mage | Blood attacks with unusual resource costs | Bones, health and remaining survivability |
These roles summarize the launch-period record. They do not promise that one composition wins every encounter or that a class is always stronger than another.
Why older pages disagree
The November 2025 developer post named four implemented classes, listed others as future work and used Archer. Later posts confirmed Paladin development; the current guide uses Ranger. Runecrafter appeared as a possible future class in the old plan, which is not proof that it is selectable now.
Choose skills after choosing equipment
The class name alone does not make every attack usable. Read the active skill’s weapon requirement and minimum character level. Check the action cost and resource before planning a rotation around it.
What this comparison leaves out
A definitive tier list would need controlled comparisons across levels, equipment, encounters and difficulty. We have not performed those tests. The class pages instead explain a practical starting approach and the questions to check in your installed build.
Sources & version notes
Mechanics are reported in the original player guide; developer sources support the broader system. This is not an independent verification of every tooltip or balance value.
- VoidEngineer — original Underkeep Player’s Guide (updated 2026-11-08; checked 2026-11-09)
- News from Underkeep: Classes, Races & Skills (2025-11-04)
- Closer to the Depths (2026-05-30)
Compiled from public sources. We have not personally played or tested these procedures. Check your installed build and its tooltips when details differ.