Classes ranked by their best single-target damage. Blader, Force Archer, and Dark Mage use Battle Mode 2 (BM2) for highest damage. Other classes are judged around Battle Mode 3 (BM3) or their strongest practical bossing mode.
Blader earns S tier because Grappler BM2 is one of the strongest bossing tools in the game: extremely fast repeated attacks, strong Evasion and Defense Rate, and excellent sustain through life steal. Blader combines top boss damage with solo comfort, which puts it at the top for single-target DPS.
Dark Mage is also S tier because Grimoire BM2 has very fast single-target attacks, strong sustain, HP Auto Heal, and useful debuffs. Its weak AoE matters less here because this ranking only compares boss damage.
Force Archer lands in A+ because Twin Gunner BM2 uses a fast auto-attack, strong bossing, and the unusual ability to select two targets while both receive full damage. It also keeps the class comfortable through Attack Rate, Defense, Accuracy, HP Auto Heal, and Critical Damage, so its BM2 damage stands on its own.
Force Gunner is the strongest BM3 single-target class. Hit Man BM3 gives strong ranged damage and target-based attack scaling. It does not replace the best BM2 classes for pure bossing, but it sets the standard for BM3 boss damage.
Wizard remains strong in BM3, with excellent scaling and some of the heaviest magic hits available. It sits below Force Gunner for single target because more of its strength is tied to AoE, mobility, and broad coverage, and it falls behind the very top single-target classes later in progression.
Warrior is a reliable B-tier bossing class. It has durable battle-mode damage, high HP, burst windows, and party value, but it usually trails the top single-target classes in late-game PvE. Slower attack pacing keeps it out of the upper tiers.
Gladiator sits in B because neither BM2 nor BM3 performs above B tier for single-target damage. BM3 is often better early and mid game, while BM2 can gain ground later due to the faster attack cycle. Rage adds burst potential, but not enough to push Gladiator into the same bossing tier as Blader or Dark Mage.
Force Blader is useful, but not because it wins raw single-target DPS races. It is valued for debuffs, control, and party support. For PvE damage, Sword Splitter BM3 is usually preferred over Blade Shooter BM2.
Force Shielder can clear content safely, but the tradeoff is extreme durability and control at the cost of practical PvE farming speed. Its tank identity helps rough gear survive, but this category rewards damage first, so Force Shielder falls to the bottom.