Best Classes in Shadow of the Depth Ranked
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Shadow of the Depth throws you into a dark, messy dungeon full of angry monsters and way too many ways to die. Your success depends a lot on which class you pick—and who you pair it with. Some characters hit like a truck. Others spin around and hope for the best.
Here’s a breakdown of the best classes in the game and the strongest combos for getting to the end in one piece.
Arthur – The Balanced Bulldozer
Arthur is the top-tier pick in the game. He’s got a sword, a shield, and enough armor to shrug off half the dungeon. He’s simple to play, hits hard, and stays alive longer than anyone else. Whether you want to tank, deal damage, or just not die, he’s the one to pick.
Tier: S
Role: Warrior
Difficulty: Easy
Special: Block incoming damage
Best combos: Pair with Ginzo or Arya for strong single-target focus, or Stephanie for AoE clearing.
Ginzo – The Precise Striker
Ginzo brings heavy hits with a katana and a slower, more deliberate playstyle. His damage is great, but he’s not as mobile as some of the others. His counterattack ability is a lifesaver if you time it right. Best used with a class that can either tank or help clear crowds.
Tier: A
Role: Swordsman
Difficulty: Medium
Special: Counter enemy attacks
Best combos: Pair with Arthur to add tankiness, or Stephanie for crowd control.
Arya – The Fast Assassin
Arya moves fast, hits fast, and drops enemies before they know what happened. But she’s made of paper, so don’t expect to take many hits. She shines in quick strikes and dodging around enemies. Needs a more durable partner or something with AoE.
Tier: A
Role: Assassin
Difficulty: Medium
Special: Spinning dagger attack
Best combos: Pair with Arthur to soak damage, or Stephanie for area damage support.
Phyllis – The Long-Range Scout
Phyllis is your classic archer: decent damage, good range, and a few animal friends to help in battle. She’s not super flashy, but she gets the job done. She does better when someone else is taking the hits for her.
Tier: B
Role: Archer
Difficulty: Easy
Special: Melee burst with her bow
Best combos: Arthur for tanking, or Ginzo or Arya for single-target pressure.
Stephanie – The Squishy Nuke
Stephanie is a mage who can wipe out whole groups of enemies when things go well. When they don’t? She dies. Fast. She’s best paired with someone who can take the heat while she melts everything else.
Tier: B
Role: Sorcerer
Difficulty: Hard
Special: Channels to gain mana
Best combos: Arthur for survivability, or Ginzo/Arya to handle bosses.
Final Blurb
Arthur is your safe bet for pretty much everything. If you want to breeze through tough fights, pair him with someone who hits hard like Ginzo or Arya. If you’re going all in on damage, Stephanie can carry a run—but only if someone else is eating the punches. And if you’re just here to play it safe from the back row? Phyllis has you covered with arrows and angry animals.
