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Ultimate Dead Rails Class Guide & Tier List [Easter UPD]
Going without any starting items into your next run can be really tiresome in Dead Rails. Buying items that last you only for one life is arguably as bad. However, there is a way to start each journey loaded up, and that is by getting and equipping classes. So, without further ado, find out which classes are the best by following our ultimate Dead Rails class guide and tier list. Table of Contents Dead Rails Classes Explained Dead Rails Class Tier List Best Classes for Solo Play All Classes in Dead Rails - Details, Pros, and Cons How to Get and Change Your Class in Dead Rails How to Farm Bonds FAQs Dead Rails Classes Explained In Dead Rails, your class defines starting items (revolver, helmet, etc.) and passive bonuses (you can revive other players without bandages, etc.) that your character will have during the run. You can see your current class above your head while in the lobby. By default, you will have no class (None). Dead Rails Class Tier List In the Dead Rails class tier list below, we ranked all classes from best to worst based on their overall strength, both when playing solo or with a party. In general, classes that cost more Bonds to unlock are stronger than the rest. However, that is not always the case. The Ironclad class is an excellent example of a relatively weak class that costs a lot of Bonds to unlock. To cut the story short, here is our Dead Rails class tier list: SS-tier: Werewolf, Vampire S-tier: Eggslinger, Survivalist, Conductor, Packmaster A-tier: Necromancer, High Roller, Zombie, Ironclad, Cowboy B-tier: Horse, Priest, Musician C-tier: Doctor, Miner, Arsonist D-tier: The Alamo All classes in Dead Rails ranked from best to worst – Image via TierMaker Best Classes for Solo Play If you like to play alone and hog all the Bonds for yourself, then you should farm them up and get either Vampire, Survivalist, or Zombie. Vampire is the best class in Dead Rails for solo play because of its survivability and speed. However, it has a very unique play style. So, you can't expect that other players will always conform to you unless all of you are playing as Vampires. All Classes in Dead Rails - Details, Pros, and Cons Below, you can find all the Dead Rails classes along with their cost, the starting items they give you, and the unique passive bonuses they provide you with. Also, we highlighted the pros and cons of each class to provide more context for the Dead Rails tier list above. Class Details Starting Items Pros & Cons Price • During the night, you have 2x speed, damage, and HP.• During the day, you have 0.9x speed, damage, and HP. • Shovel + Insanely good during the night+ Excellent survivability− Slightly weaker during the day 50 Bonds • Increased movement speed and melee damage.• You take damage while exposed to direct sunlight. • Shovel• Vampire Knife + Best solo class in Dead Rails+ Very high survivability− Unique playstyle− Not suitable for party play 75 Bonds • You spawn with an egg and get another one every two minutes.• Friendly creatures that aid you in battle hatch from your eggs. • Shovel• Easter Egg + You can make an army of your own+ Excellent for snowballing the economy− You can't control the mobs you spawn Eggstravaganzachallenge • Your damage increases the lower your health is. • Shovel• Tomahawk + Very high damage− Requires a risky playstyle 75 Bonds • The train is faster while you are the one driving it. (30%) • Coal x2 + One of the best classes for party play in Dead Rails+ Very good class for solo speedruns− No starting weapon 50 Bonds • You spawn with three tamed wolves.• Whenever a wolf attacks you, they will become tamed. • Shovel + Very strong both in solo and party play+ Basically immune to wolf attacks− Weak without wolves 35 Bonds • Enemies you defeat with a melee weapon have a 25% chance of being reincarnated.• You lose 10 HP when this effect triggers. • Shovel + Great potential if you can resurrect strong enemies− Very risky to play 35 Bonds • You get 50% more Cash when collecting moneybags.• You are 10x more likely to get struck by lightning. • Shovel + Excellent for snowballing the economy+ Very good for party play− Extremely vulnerable during Storm Nights 50 Bonds • Eating dead bodies replenishes your health. • You can't use bandages or snake oil.• It's harder for enemies to spot you. • Shovel + Excellent survivability+ Very good for solo farming− Can't replenish health without bodies 75 Bonds • Your movement speed is reduced by 10%. • Helmet• Chestplate• Left Shoulder Armor• Right Shoulder Armor• Shovel + Full body armor from the get-go+ High survivability− Sluggish− You can easily buy the armor early on as well 100 Bonds • You spawn with a tamed horse. • Shovel• Revolver• Revolver Ammo x2• Saddle + Good pick for solo play+ Excellent starting gear− No passive bonuses− You can get the same starting gear early on 50 Bonds • You gain the appearance and all properties of
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Going without any starting items into your next run can be really tiresome in Dead Rails. Buying items that last you only for one life is arguably as bad. However, there is a way to start each journey loaded up, and that is by getting and equipping classes. So, without further ado, find out which classes are the best by following our ultimate Dead Rails class guide and tier list.
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Dead Rails Classes Explained
In Dead Rails, your class defines starting items (revolver, helmet, etc.) and passive bonuses (you can revive other players without bandages, etc.) that your character will have during the run. You can see your current class above your head while in the lobby. By default, you will have no class (None).
Dead Rails Class Tier List
In the Dead Rails class tier list below, we ranked all classes from best to worst based on their overall strength, both when playing solo or with a party. In general, classes that cost more Bonds to unlock are stronger than the rest. However, that is not always the case. The Ironclad class is an excellent example of a relatively weak class that costs a lot of Bonds to unlock. To cut the story short, here is our Dead Rails class tier list:
- SS-tier: Werewolf, Vampire
- S-tier: Eggslinger, Survivalist, Conductor, Packmaster
- A-tier: Necromancer, High Roller, Zombie, Ironclad, Cowboy
- B-tier: Horse, Priest, Musician
- C-tier: Doctor, Miner, Arsonist
- D-tier: The Alamo
Best Classes for Solo Play
If you like to play alone and hog all the Bonds for yourself, then you should farm them up and get either Vampire, Survivalist, or Zombie. Vampire is the best class in Dead Rails for solo play because of its survivability and speed. However, it has a very unique play style. So, you can't expect that other players will always conform to you unless all of you are playing as Vampires.
All Classes in Dead Rails - Details, Pros, and Cons
Below, you can find all the Dead Rails classes along with their cost, the starting items they give you, and the unique passive bonuses they provide you with. Also, we highlighted the pros and cons of each class to provide more context for the Dead Rails tier list above.
