Five Classes With Advanced Class Options at 15
Crystal of Atlan launched with five main classes and eleven subclasses, spanning melee fighters to spellcasters. As you level, you can switch to a subclass based on your main class for free — a nice departure from titles that charge for respecs. At level 15, after completing class-change quests, you unlock further advanced classes (for example, a base Magister can branch into Berserker, Starbreaker, or Warlock), so your build genuinely deepens rather than locking in immediately at character creation.
Trying Classes With Multiple Character Slots
The game allows up to six character profiles per account, and more slots unlock as you level and as new classes are added to the game. This makes it realistic to try several classes before settling on a main, rather than committing to one early and hoping it fits your playstyle.
Working Around Story Gatekeeping
The main quest, found under the Adventure tab, guides you through zones like Valley Ruins, Wonderland, and Abyssal Purgatory, but includes gatekeeping mechanics that force waiting periods before you can continue. Rather than idling, switch to an alt character, explore side content, tackle side quests, or take on 1v1 NPC battles during these gates — it keeps XP gain going instead of sitting idle.
Boss Clears Over Full Clears
An efficient leveling approach is exiting Career Experience content early and focusing on defeating dungeon bosses rather than clearing every enemy in an instance. Boss kills tend to be faster and more XP-rich per minute spent than grinding through full trash clears.
Free Skill Resets From Level 15
Once skill management becomes relevant at level 15 and beyond, Crystal of Atlan allows unlimited skill resets at no cost. Using the "Recommended Build" auto-fill option on the skill page after a reset saves time and avoids wasting points on an untested allocation while you're still learning your class.
Paid Leveling Services
Power-leveling services and currency exist for Crystal of Atlan as with most MMOs. Weigh the time saved against the account-action risk covered in our safety guide before deciding.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many classes does Crystal of Atlan have at launch?
Five main classes with eleven subclasses at global launch, with subclass switching available for free and further advanced classes unlocking at level 15 after completing class-change quests.
Can I try multiple classes without starting a new account?
Yes — the game allows up to six character profiles per account, with more slots unlocking as you level and as new classes are added, making it easy to try several before picking a main.
Does resetting skills cost anything in Crystal of Atlan?
No — unlimited skill resets are free from level 15 onward, and the skill page's "Recommended Build" auto-fill option helps avoid wasted points while learning a class.