Choosing a class is one of the first useful decisions a new hunter makes. This hub is built to answer the question players actually have: which play style should I try first, and where can I verify the details before committing time to a build?
Start with the guide that is published
Mercenary
Start here if you want a more direct melee learning path. The guide explains the decision points that community class overviews associate with Mercenary: defensive timing, close-range commitment, and choosing between a shield-oriented or heavier weapon approach. Treat exact skills and balance as version-sensitive.
How to choose without chasing a tier list
Use play preference before any early ranking:
- Pick the combat distance and pacing you enjoy.
- Read the current official material before treating a community recommendation as final.
- Test one class long enough to understand its basic loop.
- Revisit your choice after patches rather than assuming launch advice stays correct.
What this wiki will add next
New class pages are added only when there is a focused player question and a source trail to support the answer. Until then, this hub will not pretend that unfinished pages are published guides.
Source note
This page is an independent community orientation guide. It uses the source register in the Mistfall Hunter module and avoids publishing unverified live balance data.