As I hit level 20 with each class, I figured I’d share the tier list I’ve been tinkering with for a while. Feel free to make yours Here.
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This list is based on Master difficulty only. On lower difficulties, classes like Brawler and Combat Medic go much higher up the list.
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This is just a visual representation of how I feel about each class.
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You could consider the top range of the tier to be a “+” and bottom tier to be a “-“ (ie A+ Tier, A Tier, A- Tier)
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I believe all classes have viability on Master, and that it just comes down to the player controlling the class. A good Striker is better than a bad Infiltrator.
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This list assumes the class is controlled by competent players who understand the class and the dynamic of their team composition.
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I will admit I am lacking a lot of experience with the promos.
SS tier. Demo and Infiltrator seem obvious to me. Both classes have insane DPS with just skill cards and abilities alone, and aren’t dependent on perks to function. You can likely outdamage almost any other class without even perking at all. Both classes have a very high Damge Output:Energy Consumed ratio, and are therefore a positive on the energy economy. Similar to how the top classes of Escape are the ones that don’t require ammo, the best classes of Horde are the ones that require the least energy to hit their potential. Sure, you can run a lockerless Demo but that’s much more inefficient on energy.
Infiltrator’s best weapon only costs 2000 power or can be given free by the Engineer. She can leisurely perk up Shotgun Damage and that’s all she really needs - no locker or anything.
S-Tier
Marksman is borderline completely OP - clears entire waves with speed and zero risk. There’s a few things holding it back from SS Tier: The class is fairly mediocre against most bosses unless using Icy Precision and the class likes to perk up more.
Blademaster is probably the class I have fun playing the most. It has the highest learning curve so I could understand why people might underrate this class. She’s probably the most perk-dependent class in the game, needs cash for Breaker Maces, etc. She’s got high DPS and is deceptively tanky, and can safely deal with most bosses using the Ult. Infiltrator does kill bosses faster than her though and can deal with flyers a bit better, all while reaching her max potential before Blademaster can.
Anchor is the only class in their current form that has a recorded solo Master on a 1-50 Horde (correct me if I’m wrong). The DPS isn’t insane, but this class is just a beast when you’re fully perked up and utilizing Bullet Chain. The damage is very good and very consistent. With the barrier up, you’re shooting nonstop which is a more positive thing compared to classes that take damage and have to retreat in cover. The team utility is excellent and can shield the team and provide stim to the team, while the barrier provides a good “Oh Sh*t” button when things start going south and there’s a potential wipe that can occur.
I won’t go into the other classes so much.
A-Tier are very good, amazing picks. I can’t decide if I like Pilot better or Gunner better and keep flip-flopping between the two. I ultimately put Pilot ahead because of the huge relief that is felt when I Pilot activates the Silverback when things get dicey. I think Jack is the ultimate support character, can do decent damage and that most people give Jacks a bad name. I know a person who plays Master with his 10-year-old and he’s only able to do that because of Jack lol.
B-Tier are pretty solid picks. I’m not a Combat Medic fan. I think the class has subpar damage on Master. Compared to Jack, Combat Medic is more dependent on perks, usually wants a locker, and isn’t as great of a healer as Jack. Jack can hijack things that get too close to the base and stir up a distraction amongst the other enemies while doing solid damage with bleed. I remember once, a few Boomshot Scions began invading the base and started downing people. As Jack, I Hijacked the Mulcher Scion behind them, killed the 2 Boomshot Scions and then revived the team. What the heck could I have done in that situation as a lame Combat Medic?
C-Tier are pretty meh. These classes certainly need Horde buffs, while I think A and B are perfect as is. Actually, Combat Medic could use buffs too lol. The +30% rifle damge buff is actually pretty lazy. Give him a healing pistol, healing grenades the regenerate or something idk.
D-Tier certainly most definitely needs buffs.
Okay that’s it.
TLDR: I have opinions.
EDIT: After discussion and some thinking, here is my updated tier list. I keep Infiltrator top-tier, despite several others saying she’s weak against certain enemies. Why is she still top-tier? A tanky, self-reliant, high DPS assassin that is strong as hell from Wave 1. Not many other classes can say that. Besides, I think Marksman is one of the best classes in the game and he doesn’t really have an answer for Wakatu or Flock. I ultimately think Blademaster is a bit of a better class than Infiltrator, once both are fully perked up.
