Classic EverQuest Races and Classes
The 12 launch races
- Barbarian
- Dark Elf
- Dwarf
- Erudite
- Gnome
- Half Elf
- Halfling
- High Elf
- Human
- Ogre
- Troll
- Wood Elf
Later expansions added the lizard-like Iksar (Ruins of Kunark), the cat-like Vah Shir (Shadows of Luclin) and the Froglok (Legacy of Ykesha), among others.
The 14 launch classes
| Class | Role |
|---|---|
| Warrior | Tank |
| Paladin | Tank / healer |
| Shadow Knight | Tank / necromantic |
| Ranger | Melee / archery |
| Bard | Songs and support |
| Monk | Melee / puller |
| Rogue | Melee damage |
| Cleric | Healer |
| Druid | Healer / ports |
| Shaman | Healer / buffs |
| Necromancer | Pets and damage-over-time |
| Wizard | Nukes and ports |
| Magician | Pets and nukes |
| Enchanter | Crowd control |
The Beastlord arrived with Shadows of Luclin (2001) and the Berserker with Gates of Discord (2004).
Want to go deeper on one class? Read our Shaman deep dive: slows, Cannibalize, the Vah Shir, the Spear of Fate and the Planes of Power.
Sources: Wikipedia: EverQuest · EverQuest wiki: Races · EverQuest wiki: Classes
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