After spending a ridiculous amount of time testing and comparing classes, I decided to put together a full breakdown for anyone who’s trying to figure out what to play.
This guide covers every base class, their two sub specs, stat priorities, core mechanics, and my personal PvE and skill ratings based on actual gameplay.
I made this guide completely by myself, and I hope it helps some of you BPSR players out there find your main. So let’s get right into it.
Shield Knight
Playstyle: Classic Paladin-style tank. You’re here to hold aggro, block, heal, and just not die.
Sub Specs:
- Recovery → Tanking focused on sustain and self-healing.
- Shield → Tanking focused on defence buffs and durability.
Stat Priority:
- Recovery:
STR → MASTERY → CRIT - Shield:
STR → HASTE → MASTERY
Core Mechanics:
The Shield Knight’s gameplay revolves around managing Light-based abilities, Judgment, and Healing Ring for sustain. You basically build Light and use it to keep yourself (and sometimes allies) alive.
Pros:
- Extremely tanky and forgiving.
- Can off-heal in a pinch.
- Flexible builds for different roles.
Cons:
- Low DPS output.
- Movement is painfully slow.
Ratings:
- Skill Required → ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (6/10)
- PvE Power → ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (9/10)
Heavy Guardian
Playstyle: Big weapon tank/DPS hybrid with huge damage reduction and solid AoE control.
Sub Specs:
- Earthfort → Prioritizes defence and grouping enemies.
- Block → High shield uptime and DR-focused.
Stat Priority:
- Earthfort:
STR → VERSATILITY → MASTERY - Block:
STR → MASTERY → LUCK
Core Mechanics:
The Heavy Guardian excels at grouping enemies with Grip and stabilizing fights using block chains, letting your team nuke everything safely.
Pros:
- Arguably the best tank for grouping mobs.
- Great entry-level tank for beginners.
Cons:
- Feels a bit sluggish due to animation speeds.
Ratings:
- Skill Required → ⭐⭐⭐ (3/10)
- PvE Power → ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (6/10)
Beat Performer
Playstyle: Bard-type class that heals, buffs, and deals damage at the same time.
Sub Specs:
- Dissonance → Offensive support that heals through DPS procs.
- Concerto → Focused on heavy team buffing and healing cadence.
Stat Priority:
- Dissonance:
INT → HASTE → LUCK - Concerto:
INT → CRIT → HASTE
Core Mechanics:
Your whole job is to maintain your performance flow—balancing your energy and passion while syncing buff songs with your party’s burst windows.
Pros:
- You literally heal while doing DPS.
- Strong AoE sustain over time.
- Provides amazing team buffs (damage, crit, etc).
Cons:
- Mana/resource management is tricky.
- Needs Verdant Oracle in the team for tougher content.
Ratings:
- Skill Required → ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/10)
- PvE Power → ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (9/10)
Verdant Oracle
Playstyle: The pure healer of the game — offers massive sustain, healing, and mitigation.
Sub Specs:
- Smite → Battle-healer who can deal light damage while healing.
- Lifebind → Full healer with pure sustain.
Stat Priority:
- Smite:
INT → LUCK → MASTERY - Lifebind:
INT → HASTE → MASTERY
Core Mechanics:
You’ll be pre-casting HoT fields before incoming damage phases to prepare for burst healing when needed.
Pros:
- Best healing and mitigation in the entire game.
- Always wanted in groups (seriously).
- Very flexible and safe to play.
Cons:
- Damage is extremely low.
Ratings:
- Skill Required → ⭐⭐⭐ (3/10)
- PvE Power → ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (10/10)
Wind Knight
Playstyle: Fast, aerial lancer hybrid that mixes high defence with crazy burst DPS.
Sub Specs:
- Vanguard → High speed and single-target burst.
- Skyward → Slower but higher AoE burst.
Stat Priority:
- Vanguard:
STR → HASTE → MASTERY - Skyward:
STR → CRIT → LUCK
Core Mechanics:
Relies on aerial buffs and jump chains that lead into powerful dives — mastery here feels amazing.
Pros:
- Lightning-fast mobility.
- Extremely short cooldowns when mastered.
Cons:
- Very high skill ceiling.
- Occasional bug issues (mostly around movement).
Ratings:
- Skill Required → ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (9/10)
- PvE Power → ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (8/10)
Stormblade
Playstyle: Katana-based burst DPS class with slick i-frame dodges and high-risk, high-reward gameplay.
Sub Specs:
- Iaido Slash → Slower attacks, huge charged AoE damage.
- Moonstrike → Fast attacks, single-target focused.
Stat Priority:
- Iaido Slash:
AGI → CRIT → MASTERY - Moonstrike:
AGI → HASTE → LUCK
Core Mechanics:
Stack sigils to align burst windows with boss stuns. Proper i-frame usage lets you avoid all damage while staying aggressive.
Pros:
- One of the highest burst DPS classes in the game.
- Can literally dodge everything with skill.
- Super rewarding when played well.
Cons:
- Demands precision and perfect timing.
- Weak sustain and resource issues in AoE-heavy fights.
Ratings:
- Skill Required → ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (7/10)
- PvE Power → ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (10/10)
Marksman
Playstyle: Ranged pet DPS class — think archer meets beastmaster.
Sub Specs:
- Beastmaster → AoE-focused pet gameplay.
- Falconry → Single-target burst specialization.
Stat Priority:
- Beastmaster:
AGI → HASTE → MASTERY - Falconry:
AGI → HASTE → CRIT
Core Mechanics:
Your pets handle crit procs and set up ultimate synergies for big burst phases.
Pros:
- Super versatile pets.
- Great team utility (grouping ult, briefings, etc).
- Strong single-target and AoE potential.
Cons:
- Falcon spec struggles with AoE.
- Pet AI still janky (hopefully fixed later).
Ratings:
- Skill Required → ⭐⭐⭐ (3/10)
- PvE Power → ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (10/10)
Frost Mage
Playstyle: Classic AoE nuker and CC master — the go-to for freezing and destroying groups of enemies.
Sub Specs:
- Icicle → Focused on spammable, castless AoE DPS.
- Frostbeam → Channels a steady beam for big damage.
Stat Priority:
- Icicle:
INT → LUCK → CRIT - Frostbeam:
INT → MASTERY → HASTE
Core Mechanics:
Stack ice procs while keeping your positioning right — Frostbeam roots you, so learning when to channel and when to move is key.
Pros:
- One of the best AoE control classes.
- Great repositioning tools.
Cons:
- You’re basically a glass cannon.
- Rooting yourself mid-fight can get you killed fast.
Ratings:
- Skill Required → ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/10)
- PvE Power → ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (7/10)
Overall
If you’re new to Star Resonance:
- Go with Verdant Oracle or Shield Knight if you enjoy support or tanking.
- Try Stormblade or Marksman for pure DPS gameplay.
- Experiment with Wind Knight or Beat Performer if you want something flexible and fast.
