How many Shadow Dungeon classes are there?
Four playable now: Sorcerer, Holy Warrior, Archer, Necromancer. Four more (Assassin, Engineer, Barbarian, Warlock) are planned future content.
At A Glance
Shadow Dungeon classes are the four Steam ARPG heroes from OO Cat (AppID 4423580): Sorcerer, Holy Warrior, Archer, and Necromancer. This page answers “best class” intent with playstyle fit — not a frozen ladder — then sends you into builds and talents. It is the OO Cat dark-fantasy loot game, not OSRS Shadow Dungeon or Sailor Piece. Release August 26, 2026 · verified August 27, 2026. Steam · OO Cat YouTube.
What are the four Shadow Dungeon classes?
Official Steam copy for Shadow Dungeon classes is short and reliable: master elemental magic as a sorcerer, wield dual blades as a holy warrior, strike with deadly precision as an archer, or summon demons and skeletons as a necromancer. Everything else on this page expands those four sentences without inventing unconfirmed skill names.
| In-game / store name | OO Cat video label | Range | Core fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorcerer | Mage | Ranged | Elemental magic, AoE, skill cycling |
| Holy Warrior | Paladin | Melee | Dual blades, attack speed, close survival |
| Archer | Ranger | Ranged | Precision, kiting, focused shots |
| Necromancer | Necromancer | Summon + self | Demons, skeletons, minion pressure |
Why aliases matter for search
Players searching “shadow dungeon paladin” or “shadow dungeon ranger” still mean Holy Warrior and Archer. Keep one mental roster of four. Planned future heroes (Assassin, Engineer, Barbarian, Warlock) are announced only — they are not current Shadow Dungeon classes.
Who should play Sorcerer?
Choose Sorcerer when you want Shadow Dungeon combat from mid-to-long range with elemental pressure. Official framing is elemental magic — expect spell damage, pack-clear tools, and a rotation that rewards cycling skills rather than standing in melee.
| Fit signal | Detail |
|---|---|
| You like | Ranged casting, blanketing packs, elemental themes |
| You accept | Positioning mistakes hurt harder than on a minion class |
| Early goal | One elemental spine that clears fair maps without panic kiting |
| Later hooks | Weapon-granted skills, auras, conversions that amplify casts |
| Read next | Builds · Talents · Armor sets |
Build directions (not official build names)
Useful planning buckets — not Steam-labeled presets — include elemental focus, AoE clear, boss single-target, and Greater Rift sustain. Pick one early; hybridize after unlimited skill points matter.
Who should play Holy Warrior?
Holy Warrior is the dual-blade melee slot among Shadow Dungeon classes. Official line: wield dual blades. Expect high attack frequency, close-range trading, and talent choices that can change how weapons are used — Steam community already debates dual-wield rules, but exact skill names stay client-verified.
| Fit signal | Detail |
|---|---|
| You like | Melee tempo, blade flurries, staying on the boss |
| You accept | Telegraphs and pack surround matter more than for ranged heroes |
| Early goal | A dual-blade spine that keeps you alive while shredding elites |
| Also called | Paladin in OO Cat’s skill-tree showcase video |
| Read next | Builds · Bosses · Tips |
Melee and map power
Because monster power follows the map, Holy Warrior players feel bad stages first. If you die with potions left, drop a stage before you respec the whole tree. Controller auto-aim helps on Steam Deck — bind buff potions early (tips).
Who should play Archer?
Archer is the precision ranged hero: official copy says strike with deadly precision. Plan for kiting, focused shots, and fights where spacing beats raw tankiness. OO Cat footage labels this slot Ranger — same class.
| Fit signal | Detail |
|---|---|
| You like | Kiting, weak-point / crit-style fantasy, ranged control |
| You accept | AoE may lag behind dedicated elemental or summon clears until gear lands |
| Early goal | A precision spine that deletes elites without face-tanking |
| Planning buckets | Leveling · boss · AoE · single-target · Greater Rift (design labels only) |
| Read next | Builds · Affixes · Equipment |
Why Archer pairs with affix reading
Precision kits often live or die on weapon affixes and skill-grant rolls. Learn the five affix categories on affixes once your bar feels finished, not before you can clear a fair chapter map.
Who should play Necromancer?
Necromancer is the summon slot: demons and skeletons per official store text. Minions soak attention while you layer auras and summon-oriented gear. Equipment can grant summoned-creature accessories, attacks, and additional skills — which is why this class scales hard with stash discipline.
| Fit signal | Detail |
|---|---|
| You like | Army fantasy, passive pressure, safer pack entries |
| You accept | Screen clutter and pet pathing; gear filtering for summon rolls |
| Early goal | A minion spine that survives while you stay alive |
| Gear hooks | Summon accessories / attacks / extra skills on loot |
| Read next | Builds · Equipment · Armor sets |
Summoner planning buckets
Community-style buckets — skeleton focus, demon focus, general summoner, minion/aura hybrids — are planning labels, not confirmed official preset names. Keep one spine until clear speed stabilizes.
What is the best Shadow Dungeon class?
For launch-week Shadow Dungeon, “best class” means the hero whose clear loop you enjoy enough to finish 7 chapters, hit level 100, and enter Greater Rifts. A single S-tier ladder is premature while Inferno meta is still forming.
| Question | Better class signal |
|---|---|
| Campaign comfort | Whichever fantasy keeps you clearing fair maps |
| Boss telegraph respect | Holy Warrior if you like melee reads; Archer / Sorcerer if you want range |
| Pack density | Many players prefer Sorcerer AoE or Necromancer minions early (anecdotal — not an official tier) |
| Gear dependency | All four scale with Legendary / Mythic — Necromancer loves summon grants |
| Ease of first hours | Follow beginner guide habits more than tier lists |
| Endgame climb | Re-evaluate after story when rift affix odds rise |
How to use a tier list later
When this site adds a snapshot tier page, split Campaign / Boss / AoE / Greater Rift / Ease of use — never one letter grade for the whole roster. Until then, pick for playstyle and move on.
Demo before you reroll forever
The Steam demo covers early chapters. Sample two classes max in a sitting, then buy-in on one. Rerolling all four before you learn map power teaches the UI, not the game.
Next: Turn the pick into a build
Matched by build plan, shared topics, and guide progression — not random related links.
How do class talent trees and builds connect?
Every hero among Shadow Dungeon classes owns three talent trees (twelve total) feeding 370+ skills. Late game allows unlimited skill points for hybrids; early game rewards one finished spine. Builds are the practical expression of that spine plus armor sets and affix priority.
- Do01Lock the class from the sections above
- Do02Open talents and mark one primary tree spine
- Do03Install a starter route from builds
- Do04Stash set pieces toward the 15 armor sets per class (armor sets)
- Do05Only then dip a second tree or chase hybrid nodes
- Do06After the story, retune for Greater Rifts (greater rifts)
Respec exists — do not fear a wrong spine
1.0.1 fixed talent-clear / pinnacle / transformation skill-point edge cases. If your first spine feels wrong, clear and rebuild rather than starting a fourth alt. Confirm the live respec control in-client after patches.
What should I read after the classes overview?
You are done with this Shadow Dungeon classes page when you can name your hero, its official fantasy line, and whether you are melee, precision, elemental, or summon. Hand off immediately so the pick turns into a kit.
- Do01Open builds for a starter spine (strong sequel)
- Do02Map nodes on talents
- Do03If you are still lost on first hours, revisit beginner guide
- Do04Learn gear rarity on equipment
- Do05Track story → Paragon on progression
- Do06Browse hubs: guides · wiki
Strong sequel
Go to builds next — class fantasy without a kit is just a character select screen.
FAQ
Is Paladin or Ranger a separate class?
No. OO Cat videos use Paladin / Ranger / Mage labels for Holy Warrior / Archer / Sorcerer. Same four roster slots.
What is the best Shadow Dungeon class?
Launch meta is unsettled. Best = the class whose loop you will finish through story and into Greater Rifts. Re-check after you have Inferno experience.
Can I respec talents?
Talent clear / reset is supported; 1.0.1 fixed several clear bugs. Confirm the live UI button after each patch.
Where do I go after picking a class?
Builds → talents → beginner guide if first-hours habits are still shaky.
Related pages
Matched by build plan, shared topics, and guide progression — not random related links.