Shadowverse Worlds Beyond All Classes Guide
Written by Rahul Gupta
Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond has 7 main classes. Each class has its own unique mechanics, card types, and playstyle. Below is a breakdown of every class to help you understand how each one works.
Abysscraft
Risk and reward
Abysscraft mixes themes from Shadowcraft and Bloodcraft. Many of its cards trade health for strong effects or use self-damage as a trigger.
Key traits
Can deal damage to both players
Uses effects that trigger when health is low
Needs careful health management to avoid backfiring
Dragoncraft
Big cards and fast ramp
Dragoncraft focuses on building extra play points early so it can summon massive dragons ahead of curve.
Key traits
Ramp cards give early access to high-cost threats
Strong in late-game battles
Weak against fast decks before ramp starts
Forestcraft
Fast and follower-heavy
Forestcraft plays many low-cost followers quickly and powers them up with buffs. It’s strong in aggro and combo styles.
Key traits
Rewards playing multiple cards per turn
Can snowball early leads
Struggles against board clears and control decks
Havencraft
Defense and healing
Havencraft focuses on long-term survival with healing and protective cards. It excels at controlling the pace of the game.
Key traits
Great against aggro
Uses amulets and high-defense units
Slower to get started
Portalcraft
Setup and synergy
Portalcraft builds portals to enable strong combos later in the match. It’s best for players who like planning ahead.
Key traits
Summons special followers through portals
Disrupts the opponent’s deck or hand
Can be slow to set up and vulnerable early
Runecraft
Spell-based control
Runecraft revolves around rune counters and spell synergy. It rewards building up effects over time and playing smart.
Key traits
Generates value through spell chains
Strong card draw and effects
Struggles if its rune engine is disrupted
Swordcraft
Straightforward and fast
Swordcraft is built around loyal soldiers and fast damage. It shines in midrange fights and works well for beginners.
Key traits
Strong follower synergy
Good burst damage potential
Less effective in drawn-out games
Final Blurb
Each class in Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond supports different archetypes and strategies, so give them all a chance and see what clicks.
FAQ
Q: How many classes are in Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond?
There are 7 classes: Abysscraft, Dragoncraft, Forestcraft, Havencraft, Portalcraft, Runecraft, and Swordcraft.
Q: Which class is best for new players?
Swordcraft and Forestcraft are the easiest to start with.
Q: Can each class support different archetypes?
Yes, most classes can be built around aggro, control, midrange, or combo styles.
Q: Are the classes the same as in the original Shadowverse?
Some are the same, but Abysscraft is new and mixes elements from two older ones.
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