Classes

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⚔ Class System — TimeRO

TimeRO keeps the tactical identity of Pre-Renewal Ragnarok Online while expanding class variety with modernized class routes. Classic classes, Transcendent classes, Expanded classes, and Advanced Expanded Transclasses coexist under a controlled Pre-Renewal power level.

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Classic Power Level

Classes are balanced around Pre-Renewal pacing. Damage, survivability, cooldowns, and scaling are adjusted so no route invalidates the classic class ecosystem.

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Expanded Routes

Ninja, Gunslinger, Taekwon, Super Novice, Soul Linker, and Star Gladiator are included, along with their advanced Transclass equivalents.

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Class Identity

Every class keeps a recognizable combat role: frontline, magic damage, ranged damage, support, economy, utility, burst, control, or hybrid specialization.

Class Families

TimeRO class progression is divided into three major families: Classic Classes, Transcendent Classes, and Expanded / Advanced Expanded Classes. Job-change requirements and task details are documented separately.

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Classic Classes

The original class foundation: Novice, First Classes, Second Classes, and their core Pre-Renewal identities.

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Transcendent Classes

Advanced versions of classic Second Classes, unlocked after Rebirth and balanced around classic endgame expectations.

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Expanded Classes

Special class routes with unique mechanics, including Advanced Expanded Transclasses such as Rebellion and Soul Reaper.

Novice Path

Starting Class

Class	Role	Description
Novice	Starting route	Every character begins as a Novice before choosing a classic or expanded path. Novice gameplay is short, introductory, and focused on learning movement, combat, and basic supplies.

Classic First Classes

First Classes define the first major combat identity of a character. They branch into classic Second Classes later.

Swordman

Frontline melee fighter. Durable, direct, and built for physical combat.

Mage

Elemental spellcaster with strong ranged magic and area control.

Archer

Ranged physical attacker with high positioning value and reliable single-target damage.

Merchant

Economy-focused melee class with trading, vending, and item-based utility.

Thief

Fast melee class focused on evasion, mobility, burst, and opportunistic combat.

Acolyte

Support-oriented class with healing, holy tools, buffs, and party utility.

Classic Second Classes

Second Classes are the main classic Pre-Renewal branches. Each First Class splits into two distinct specializations.

Second Class Branches

First Class	Second Class Options	Identity
Swordman	Knight · Crusader	Offensive melee pressure or defensive holy frontline.
Mage	Wizard · Sage	Destructive spellcasting or tactical magic utility.
Archer	Hunter · Bard / Dancer	Ranged hunting, traps, songs, dances, and support pressure.
Merchant	Blacksmith · Alchemist	Forging, weapon mastery, economy, alchemy, and homunculus tools.
Thief	Assassin · Rogue	Burst, stealth, disruption, stealing, and flexible melee pressure.
Acolyte	Priest · Monk	Party support, holy power, healing, or combo-based martial combat.

Transcendent Classes

Transcendent Classes are reborn advanced forms of the classic Second Classes. They preserve the same role foundation while gaining stronger tools and refined class identity.

Classic Second Class → Transcendent Class

Classic Class	Transcendent Class
Knight	Lord Knight
Crusader	Paladin
Wizard	High Wizard
Sage	Professor
Hunter	Sniper
Bard / Dancer	Clown / Gypsy
Blacksmith	Whitesmith
Alchemist	Creator
Assassin	Assassin Cross
Rogue	Stalker
Priest	High Priest
Monk	Champion

Expanded Classes and Advanced Expanded Transclasses

Important: TimeRO includes Expanded Classes and also gives them advanced Transclass-style routes. These classes are adapted to fit Pre-Renewal balance, so skills and scaling may differ from official Renewal behavior.

Expanded Route Overview

Expanded Class	Advanced / Transclass Route	Identity
Ninja	Oboro · Kagerou	Technical hybrid assassin/mage route with elemental ninjutsu, throws, mobility, and deceptive combat.
Gunslinger	Rebellion	Firearm specialist using pistols, rifles, shotguns, launchers, and controlled ranged burst.
Super Novice	Super Novice EX	Flexible hybrid class that combines selected tools from multiple roles while remaining stat-limited and balance-controlled.
Taekwon → Soul Linker	Soul Reaper	Spiritual magic/support route with soul-based buffs, curses, and adapted magical pressure.
Taekwon → Star Gladiator	Star Emperor	Celestial martial route built around stances, target identity, maps, stars, suns, moons, and controlled burst windows.

Balance Philosophy

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Pre-Renewal First — Expanded Variety Second

TimeRO allows more class routes than a strict classic server, but the balance target remains Pre-Renewal. Expanded and Advanced Expanded classes are adjusted so they add new playstyles without replacing classic classes. The goal is not raw power creep — it is more viable identity, more routes, and more party variety.

Related Links

Class Progression Resources

🏛 Criatura Academy

📋 Job Change Tasks

⚔ Class Equipment

🔥 Rebirth

✨ Novice

📜 Daily Quests