Duelist: Idle Expedition features a wide variety of classes that you can unlock and upgrade as you progress through the game. There are seven main class groups: Warrior, Mage, Priest, Archer, Thief, Orc, and Elf. Each group has its own class progression, with different advanced classes to unlock.
In this guide, we will cover the Duelist: Idle Expedition class tier list and organize the available classes into rankings. This will help you understand the class system and choose which class lines you may want to explore as you progress.
Keep in mind that the available class database lists class names, ranks, and costs, but it does not provide enough combat statistics or performance information to confirm which classes are objectively the strongest. The tier list below is therefore a provisional progression-based ranking, not a verified PvE or PvP meta ranking.
Duelist: Idle Expedition Tier List – Best Classes Ranked
Tier List Explained
- S Tier: High-priority classes to investigate first. Their actual combat strength still needs testing.
- A Tier: Strong candidates for progression that deserve further testing.
- B Tier: Middle-priority options that may be useful depending on your strategy.
- C Tier: Lower-priority classes to investigate after comparing their abilities and costs.
These tiers are preliminary organizational suggestions, not confirmed rankings based on damage, survivability, or win rates.
All Warrior Classes
The Warrior class line contains three advancement paths.
| Rank | Line 1 | Line 2 | Line 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Warrior | Warrior | Warrior |
| II | Captain | Knight | Monk |
| III | General | Paladin | Shaolin Monk |
| IV | Marshal | Templar | Grand Monk |
| V | Spartan | Crusader | Grandmaster |
Classes to investigate: Spartan, Crusader, and Grandmaster.
All Mage Classes
The Mage class has Fire, Ice, and Summoner advancement paths.
| Rank | Fire Line | Ice Line | Summoner Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Mage | Mage | Mage |
| II | Fire Novice | Ice Novice | Summoner |
| III | Blaze Mage | Frost Mage | Necromancer |
| IV | Cinder Mage | Cryo Master | Occultist |
| V | Infernal Magician | Glacier Overlord | Death |
Classes to investigate: Infernal Magician, Glacier Overlord, and Death.
All Priest Classes
The Priest class includes High Priest, Sage, and Bard advancement paths.
| Rank | Priest Line 1 | Priest Line 2 | Priest Line 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Priest | Priest | Priest |
| II | High Priest | Sage | Bard |
| III | Bishop | Savant | Minstrel |
| IV | Cardinal | Seer | Performer |
| V | Pontiff | Judicator | Virtuoso |
Classes to investigate: Pontiff, Judicator, and Virtuoso.
All Archer Classes
The Archer class offers Shooter, Ranger, and Gunner advancement paths.
| Rank | Shooter Line | Ranger Line | Gunner Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Archer | Archer | Archer |
| II | Shooter | Ranger | Gunner |
| III | Hunter | Scout | Quickdraw |
| IV | Sniper | Pursuer | Musketeer |
| V | Deadeye | Windrider | Gun Master |
Classes to investigate: Deadeye, Windrider, and Gun Master.
All Thief Classes
The Thief class features Poisoner, Swordsman, and Ninja advancement paths.
| Rank | Poisoner Line | Swordsman Line | Ninja Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Thief | Thief | Thief |
| II | Poisoner | Swordsman | Ninja |
| III | Chemist | Swordfighter | Kouga Ninja |
| IV | Alchemist | Blademaster | Shade |
| V | Akhlys | Swordmaster | Shadowlord |
Classes to investigate: Akhlys, Swordmaster, and Shadowlord.
All Orc Classes
The Orc class has Orc Warrior, Dragonborn, and Ice Giant advancement paths.
| Rank | Orc Warrior Line | Dragonborn Line | Ice Giant Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Orc | Orc | Orc |
| II | Orc Warrior | Dragonborn | Ice Giant |
| III | Orc Berserker | Dragon King | Frost Giant |
| IV | Orc Warlord | Drakon | Ancient Giant |
| V | Orc King | Ancient Dragon | Glacier Titan |
Classes to investigate: Orc King, Ancient Dragon, and Glacier Titan.
All Elf Classes
The Elf class includes High Elf, Fairy, and Dark Elf advancement paths.
| Rank | High Elf Line | Fairy Line | Dark Elf Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Elf | Elf | Elf |
| II | High Elf | Fairy | Dark Elf |
| III | Elven Lord | Treant | Night Elf |
| IV | Elf King | Vine Spirit | Nightlord |
| V | Holy Elf | Forest Lord | Night Queen |
Classes to investigate: Holy Elf, Forest Lord, and Night Queen.
How to Choose the Best Class
Check the Class Advancement Paths
Each of the seven main classes has three advancement lines. Before investing in a particular path, check the available class page to learn its unlock conditions and abilities.
Compare Class Costs
Class costs increase as you progress through the ranks. The database lists the following costs for most advancement paths:
| Rank | Typical listed cost |
|---|---|
| I | 1 |
| II | 2 |
| III | 3 |
| IV | 4 |
| V | Usually 5 or 6 |
The cost of the final class varies by path. For example, Crusader costs 5, while Spartan, Grandmaster, and many other Rank V classes cost 6.
Unlock Advanced Classes
Advanced classes are unlocked through the Class Hall. Check the individual class requirements before deciding which advancement path to pursue.
Test Classes Before Committing
Class names and costs alone do not tell you how much damage a class deals or how useful it is in different game modes. Compare actual abilities, cooldowns, survivability, and performance before deciding which class is best for your build.
Duelist: Idle Expedition has seven main class groups, each with three advancement paths leading to higher-rank classes. Warrior, Mage, Priest, Archer, Thief, Orc, and Elf all offer multiple progression options, giving you plenty of classes to explore.
This guide organizes the available classes and their advancement paths in one place. For a reliable competitive tier list, the next step is to compare the classes’ actual abilities and combat performance rather than ranking them by their names or costs alone. As more gameplay data becomes available, the rankings can be updated to reflect the strongest classes for each game mode.