In most MMORPGs, you must choose a class when creating a character and cannot change it later. However, there are also games in the genre that do without a class system. We at MeinMMO show you 5 of them.
What kind of games are these? The selected MMORPGs differ greatly from each other and only have the lack of classes in common. Some focus on PvP, while others focus on PvE. In some games, the story is important, while in others, you can completely disregard it.
By what criteria were they selected? We have selected games that:
- focus on multiplayer and online play.
- are still actively played.
- are still relevant, as we can see from the interest of MeinMMO readers.
- concentrate on equipment and skills instead of pre-made classes.
For each of the games, you will find a short description. Additionally, there is an explanation of how the classless system works and what the MMORPG focuses on instead. If you are looking for the currently most popular MMOs, you can find another relevant list here: The 10 MMORPGs with the most players on Steam in July 2022.
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Albion Online
Release: 07/17/2017 | Platform: PC, Mac, Android, iOS | Setting: Fantasy | Developer, Publisher: Sandbox Interactive | Payment Model: Free2Play, formerly Buy2Play
What kind of game is this? In Albion Online, you can really let loose. The sandbox MMORPG from the Berlin developers Sandbox Interactive allows players many options to shape the MMORPG. All items are crafted by players, and the economy depends on them.
Albion Online offers PvE but focuses more on PvP – in the end game, you will often be attacked by other players and can even lose your equipment.
You roam through the vast fantasy world, find your own path, and decide for yourself whether you want to beat up other players or monsters. A fixed class system would not fit there.
How does it work without classes? In the combat system of Albion Online, you are what you wear. Depending on the weapon and equipment, your character’s abilities change. You can vary your play style according to your preferences and try out which role you like best.
The keys Q, W, and E hold your three attacks, which are determined by the weapon. You gain additional skills through chest armor, head armor, and boots. This gives you numerous combination possibilities.
Additionally, you determine your playstyle through the so-called “Board of Destiny,” your talent tree.
You can see everything about Albion on mobile in the video:
Who is it suitable for? Albion Online is suitable for you if you …
- do not want to be guided too much
- like PvP and are not afraid of losing your equipment
- enjoy crafting
- want to explore a sandbox MMORPG and try out numerous possibilities
If you now feel like playing Albion Online, check out our beginner guide.
