Arknights Class Guide & Wiki

Vanguard class operator is character that has a better effect on deployment, and typically deployed first in the game.

These operators normally have a lower deployment cost, and have skills or abilities that recover deployment points. Also, they can deal better with enemies who appear in the battlefield in the early stages. These attributes make possible to paving the way for more powerful allies’ deployment.

However, Vanguard class operator is typically not great at blocking and will require help to defeat enemies in the midgame.

Sniper class operator is a DPS class character that specializes in long-range physical damage.

Snipers are the most common fighters, and tend to have lower Deployment Cost. Also, they usually have greater attack range and remarkable power. These operators help team units to destroy nearby enemy personnel in a timely manner on favorable terrain.

However, they have poor survivability, and are as vulnerable as Casters. Therefore, they require some protection to keep them safe, and need to be carefully deployed.

Defender class operator is character that has high health and defense.

They are the most resilient characters who form the frontline in operations by blocking enemy units and protecting allies behind them. Also, excellent defenders can block several enemies(3 enemy units at once).

However, despite their high defensive power and survivability, they typically have lower attack power. Therefore, to eliminate the enemy quickly, they need to cooperate with other characters as soon as possible.

Caster class operator is an Arts user that specializes in long-range spell attacks. Normally, they are good at controlling the effectiveness of the Originium ore and can use magic to attack enemy units in precise ranges.

Casters deployment costs tend to be high, but are excel at dealing with heavily armored enemies, and are important units responsible for attacking.

However, their attack speed is rather slow, and once their position is exposed, they are very vulnerable to get damaged. Therefore, Sniper or Guard operator should be deployed to keep them safe.

Guard class operator is the main DPS class character typically specialize in melee attack.

Normally, Guards have balanced damage and survivability, making them effective for a variety of operations. They can serve as a front line to block the danger at proximity, or create a ‘kill zone’ with other Guards to eliminate enemy units in time.

Medic class operator is a character that providing HP recovery.

Normally, they have no combat capabilities and have low defense, but they can help other characters who have been damaged during the fight and treat their injuries. Therefore, Medics are essential units for the team to complete the operations, and should be protected by other operators.

Specialist class operator is a character with various means of attack.

Specialists provide unique utility and tactics to control the battlefield. For example, they can assassinate major enemies on their own, or they can use the terrain to their advantage and kill the enemy unit.

Supporter class operator is a character that provides a variety of buff, debuff, or summon.

Supporters are just as versatile as specialist characters, but their focus is to help combat personnel within their range to enhance their capabilities or weaken the capabilities of enemies. Also, some of them have ability to deal Arts damage while using their abilities, but it is usually negligible.