Dark and Darker: Overview of all Classes in our Class-Guide

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Dark and Darker also feature the classes known for role-playing games. Currently, you can choose from a total of 6 different roles, some of which differ greatly in their play style. Our class guide will help you find the right class for you.

Here’s the deal: Since the choice of class in Dark and Darker has a lot of influence on how you can progress in the dungeon, we will help you get to know the different roles in this guide. To do this, we’ll give you an overview of each class’s strengths and weaknesses and their role in the game. We have prepared a beginner’s guide if you are new to Dark and Darker.

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All Classes from Dark and Darker in the Overview

In the following article, we will introduce you to the different classes by providing a short description and pros and cons list for each class. On top of that, we’ll indicate how we rate each class’s difficulty in solo and group play.

The Fighter, the Jack-of-all-Trades

The warrior can use almost all the game’s weapons and armor, making him probably the best class when it comes to customization. Everything is possible, from a tank with a shield that protects his group to a fast fighter who defeats his enemies with his sprint ability and a two-handed or two one-handed weapon. On top of that, he has very balanced attributes and a wide range of passive and active abilities, as well as an active ability for one-time self-healing.

Solo-Difficulty: 2/5
Group-Difficulty: 2/5

Pros

Can use almost all equipment.
Has balanced attributes and abilities.
Can use shields and blocks.
Good for solo players due to the use of shields and various abilities.

Cons

Has no particular specialty.
Cannot cast spells.
Depends heavily on equipment.

Dark and Darker Fighter Class — The overview of the fighter from the character creation menu.

The Barbarian, a Brutal Fighter

Blessed with the highest health value and incredibly strong melee skills, the barbarian is a terrifying opponent. He also has a higher resistance to magic. Through passive abilities, he can greatly improve his damage with two-handed weapons, especially axes, and thus defeat many opponents with one to two blows at most. His biggest weakness is his low speed. This applies to locomotion, attacking, but also interacting with chests or doors.

Solo-Difficulty: 4/5
Group-Difficulty: 3/5

Pros

Has high magic resistance.
Has the most life.
It is especially strong with two-handed weapons.

Cons

Is a bit slower at everything.
Possesses only a fairly weak skill to heal himself.
Stronger in a group.

Dark and Darker Barbarian Class — The overview of the barbarian from the character creation menu.

The Cleric, Sacred Defender

As the only class that can heal other party members in combat, the cleric is indispensable, especially in these groups. With various healing and strengthening spells, the cleric is playable in groups and alone. When it comes to equipment, he can fall back on maces, shields, and heavy armor. Thus, with good equipment, he is more similar to a paladin than a simple healer in cloth robes. For these reasons, however, he is often the first target in battle.

Solo-Difficulty: 1/5
Group-Difficulty: 2/5

Pros

Can use some plate armor pieces.
It is the only class with healing spells.
Does more damage to the undead.
Good for solo players due to the ability to heal yourself and use shields.

Cons

Attack and interaction speed are slow.
Does not do the most damage overall.
Also, slower due to stronger armor.
Quickly the first target in combat against other groups.

Dark and Darker Cleric Class — The overview of the cleric from the character creation menu.

The Rogue, Secret Assassin

Classically armed with daggers, the rogue is also a class designed for stealth in Dark and Darker. Due to his uncanny speed, he can disappear from a fight just as quickly as he started it. His movements are quieter than the other classes, which makes it easier to sneak up on him. His abilities allow him to pick locks, detect traps, turn invisible or poison his weapons. A good rogue can also take on a whole group of enemies.

Solo-Difficulty: 4/5
Group-Difficulty: 2/5

Pros

Strong attack abilities through poison and bleeding.
Can pick locks and disarm traps.
Has high interaction, movement, and attack speed.
Moves more quietly and can turn invisible.
It is good for solo players who can take their time and wait for the right moment to attack.

Cons

Has almost no magic resistance.
Forgives almost no mistakes, one misstep, and you bite the dust.
Has hardly any damage bonuses.
Possesses the lowest life.

Dark and Darker Rogue Class — The overview of the rogue from the character creation menu.

The Ranger, Effective Archer

One of the two classes that shine, especially in ranged combat. The Ranger can deal great damage over long distances with his bow. Because of this and his relatively high movement speed, he can keep most enemies at bay. In combat against other groups, he can damage the opponents before the fight starts and thus often play a decisive role in the victory. He can quickly finish off fleeing players with his tracking ability, speed, and ranged attacks. He can also build campfires more quickly, healing the entire party during rest while protecting them with traps in the area.

Solo-Difficulty: 1/5
Group-Difficulty: 3/5

Pros

Strong damage at range.
Can use traps.
Has the ability to heal himself and his party faster with bonfires.
Able to track down enemies through footprints.
Can heal himself with an ability.
He is a solid solo class, as he can keep enemies at a distance.

Cons

You Can only use a few melee weapons.
Does less damage in close combat.
Doesn’t have much life.

Dark and Darker Ranger Class — The overview of the Ranger from the character creation menu.

The Wizard, a Battle Mage

As known from many games, the wizard also heats his opponents with the popular fireball in Dark and Darker. Besides this, since the latest playtest, he has a few other attack spells with which he can cause much damage. Due to the limited use of the different spells, the wizard must think carefully about when to use his magic. By injuring his comrades, he is also to be used with caution in groups. An experienced magician should carefully consider when to use which spells.

Solo-Difficulty: 3/5
Group-Difficulty: 4/5

Pros

Strong damage from fireball and magic projectiles.
Able to use magical weapons such as the crystal sword.
He can strengthen his party or weaken his opponent through various spells.
With meditation, he can replenish spell uses.

Cons

Low life and poor armor.
Opponents can see when which spell is cast by clearly visible animation.
Low interaction speed.
Does little physical damage.
Difficult to play as a solo player.

Dark and Darker Wizard Class — The overview of the wizard from the character creation menu.

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Dark and Darker: Overview of all Classes in our Class-Guide