Determining the best class in the MMORPG Neverwinter is difficult. Each class has its pros and cons and is better suited for certain actions while worse for others. That’s why it’s so important to play in a group where players complement each other.
Nonetheless, today we want to introduce you to classes from Neverwinter that are better suited for certain playstyles. However, you must always keep in mind that Neverwinter offers a wide variety of playstyles, making it hard to determine which class is the “best.” It largely depends on how you want to play and what role you wish to take on—especially in a group with other players. And the class and its build also depend on the campaign you are playing, as each requires a different approach.
Which class plays best solo?
If you prefer playing alone, you should choose between the Oathbound Paladin and the Guardian Fighter. Depending on whether you bring an NPC companion along or not, the decision is relatively easy.
Oathbound Paladin
- Combination of healer and tank
- As a healer, you don’t need an additional NPC companion
- The Paladin deals a fair amount of damage and can defend well
- The Paladin is very robust
Guardian Fighter
- Tank
- Can defend alone against larger groups of enemies
- Deals significant damage
- With a healer as a companion, you cover all survival needs
If you want to play entirely alone as a lone wolf, choose the Oathbound Paladin. With an NPC companion at your side, the Guardian Fighter is the better choice.
Which class deals the most damage?
If you want to deal a lot of damage (DPS), you have several options. The classes that deal particularly high damage include the Tactical Wizard, the Vigilant Ranger, and the Two-Handed Fighter. Although the Trickster Rogue, the Devastating Warlock, and the Guardian Fighter also have great potential for dealing damage, the first three are considered the most effective classes.
Tactical Wizard
- Ranged attacker
- You should definitely not neglect summons
- Armor penetration, recovery, critical strike rating, and power are very important
Vigilant Ranger
- Ranged attacker
- Make sure that life leech is more important than regeneration
- You should also pay attention to stats like power, critical severity, and recovery
Two-Handed Fighter
- Melee fighter
- A high stamina is important to reach enemies quickly
- Pay attention to stats like power, critical strike rating, critical severity, recovery, armor penetration, and life steal
The decision for the DPS class should also depend on whether you want to be a melee or ranged fighter.
Which class is better as a healer?
In Neverwinter, you can choose between the Oathbound Paladin and the Devotion Cleric if you want to play a healer. Which one you should choose depends on whether you prefer targeted healing or are more focused on group healing.
Oathbound Paladin
- Very strong in area healing
- Can also heal passively through his Aura of Divinity
- Life Aura allows him to bring back a fallen group member
Devotion Cleric
- Heals targeted teammates
- The Cleric also emphasizes buffs like Blessing
- With the combination of buffs and healing, the Cleric is an all-rounder
The Neverwinter community tends to view the Paladin as the better healer. However, it really comes down to personal playstyle.
Which class is the best tank?
You can choose between the Oathbound Paladin and the Guardian Fighter as tanks.
The pros and cons of both classes align with those we already mentioned for the solo class. However, it should be noted that the Guardian Fighter can clear enemies faster, while the Paladin can buff the group. As is often the case in Neverwinter, the decision depends on how you like to play and what role you want to fill in the group.
Which class is best for PvP?
Here, the answer is simple: all. The classes in the game are designed and balanced so that each has its pros and cons. There is no class that is better in PvP than another. And since the “Sword of Chult” update, all players in PvP are brought to the same level with a buff. It has to be fair.
Therefore, one can only say: Play the class in PvP with which you have the most experience and can handle best. Moreover, you need to have good PvP equipment.
Your playstyle matters
Generally, in Neverwinter, your own playstyle, build, and equipment play a crucial role in which class is best suited for you. The game offers so many ways to customize your hero that it is very hard to say, “this one class is simply the best.” Additionally, you should actually be respecing all the time as you take on different challenges. Each campaign demands a different approach from you.
Perhaps you also disagree with this list because you have had your own experiences that lead you to believe that certain classes are better suited for specific actions and this list can also be totally overturned with each expansion of Neverwinter if the level cap increases or balancing is adjusted or new equipment is added to the game.
Therefore, this guide should not be seen as a definitive reference. The MMORPG Neverwinter is just too flexible in its game mechanics, and regular expansions always lead to many changes.
