TL;DR
Quick Facts
Safest fresh-account lane
Warrior + Mage + Thief style shell
Highest ceiling source
Gamerch pushes Martial Artist once panel growth is online
Game8 standout
Thief is SS there because weapon access and move speed stay useful
Core ranking rule
Pick the vocation that fits your real weapon, not your dream roster
Quick Answer
Quick Answer
If you need one launch-week ranking for actual play, not for fantasy spreadsheets, start with Thief and Mage as the safest high-value lanes, then slot Warrior right behind them as the stabilizer for early progression. Priest is more situational but still useful when your runs are failing for survival. Martial Artist is the split case: Gamerch rates it the highest for later DPS, while Game8’s broader early-party advice still leans toward the more stable Warrior + Mage + Thief shell first. That makes Martial Artist a ceiling pick, not the default answer for every account.
Launch Snapshot Tier List
| Tier | Vocation | Why it lands here |
|---|---|---|
| S | Thief, Mage | Smoothest launch value, easy fit with strong early weapons, and strong contribution to generic story and farming shells |
| A | Warrior, Priest | Warrior keeps runs stable and easy to pilot; Priest is lower-regret when survival is the actual bottleneck |
| B | Martial Artist | Excellent later damage case, but more demanding and less forgiving as a first all-account recommendation |
Why Thief and Mage Lead the List
Thief fixes room pace immediately
Game8 currently gives Thief an SS grade and calls out wide weapon coverage, strong boomerang fit, and the party move speed bonus. That is exactly the kind of launch value that helps every mode feel cleaner.
Mage fits the safest ranged weapon lane
Multiple current party guides keep pulling Mage into recommended shells because Ice Staff style ranged play lowers risk while still giving strong boss pressure.
Both work before the account is polished
That matters. A launch ranking should reward classes that are useful before your panels, Memory depth, and backup weapons are all solved.
The Martial Artist Split You Should Know About
| If you care about… | Better answer |
|---|---|
| Fresh-account comfort | Warrior + Mage + Thief shell |
| Faster room control and safer farming | Thief first |
| Stable ranged boss pressure | Mage first |
| Later pure damage ceiling once panels are deeper | Martial Artist rises fast |
Gamerch’s ranking is valuable because it explains why Martial Artist can jump: once panel growth advances, the vocation can push crit and burst damage harder. But Gamerch also says vocation differences are not giant on their own because weapons still swing the outcome heavily. That is why this page keeps Martial Artist below the safest launch picks for now.
What Actually Changes a Vocation Ranking
- Weapon access: the official site and current launch guides both make it clear that vocations are only one layer of the build.
- Party effect quality: move speed, healing support, or boss-safe range can matter more than a small raw DPS edge.
- How soon the vocation feels complete: fresh-account rankings should reward classes that work before heavy panel investment.
- Mode target: story, farming, co-op, and score play do not ask the exact same question.
When to Ignore This Tier Order
You pulled a weapon that clearly wants a different class
If your best weapon and off-hand support obviously point somewhere else, trust the weapon lane over the generic class table.
Your account is already in the late-launch polish phase
Once panels, upgrades, and mode demands get deeper, Martial Artist and other narrower picks can rise.
You are wiping for survival, not damage
Priest can jump from “nice to have” to “best answer” the moment your real problem becomes staying alive long enough to finish the room.
FAQ
Is there really a single best vocation?
Not cleanly. Even Gamerch, while ranking Martial Artist first, also says vocation performance moves a lot with the weapon you are actually using. That is why this page ranks low-regret launch value, not theoretical absolute power.
Why is Priest not higher if healing sounds useful?
Because current early-party guides still prioritize clear speed and stable damage. Priest matters more when survival is the specific problem you are trying to solve.
Should I reroll for a vocation?
No. Reroll for a weapon lane, then choose the vocation that lets that weapon work immediately.