Classes status: 81monkeys have confirmed party-based play and deep character systems, but a formal class list has not been published. This guide tracks what is actually known — and clearly marks what is not.

What Is Confirmed About Roles

Three things are official. First, combat is party-based: you fight alongside companions, positioned on a grid, which makes roles (who tanks, who shoots, who supports) a real tactical layer. Second, character customization is deep — layered pixel animation, appearance control and equipment that changes your look. Third, NPCs can join your cause: the world’s residents have routines and relationships, and party composition is part of the game’s promise.

What is NOT confirmed: named classes, a skill tree structure, class-locked abilities, or any tier ranking. Anything claiming otherwise today is invention.

Reading Roles Through the Combat System

The confirmed combat mechanics imply the roles that will matter. Grid positioning creates front-line and back-line distinctions; archery with line-of-sight implies a dedicated ranged role; cover and explosive barrels reward a controller-flavored playstyle that shapes the battlefield. The combat guide details each mechanic; the party builds guide collects what’s known about composing your group.

When Real Class Data Arrives

The honest timeline: names, numbers and trees become public when Early Access opens (planned 2026) or when 81monkeys publish a systems devlog. This page updates within days of either — with real data, tested in the actual game. Until then, the official FAQ and devlogs remain the only sources worth citing.

Frequently Asked Questions about World of Anterra

Are there classes in World of Anterra?

A formal class list has not been published. Party-based combat and deep character customization are confirmed; named classes are not.

Can you recruit NPCs into your party?

Party-based play with companions is confirmed; the exact recruitment mechanics await release.

What is the best class?

Unknowable today — no class data exists. Any tier list you see is fabricated.