Classes in Dead Rails can provide the players with unique abilities and boosts throughout the journey to Mexico or the end of the run. While there are 18 unique classes, not all of them might be worth using up your precious Treasury Bonds for. And as a new player, we know how confusing it can be to find the right choice. Thankfully for you, we have brought about a handy Dead Rails Class Tier list that will help you understand which class to pick and when. So with that, let’s begin.
Dead Rails Class Tier List: Overview
All of the 18 classes in Dead Rails spawn with a few items or have certain buffs or debuffs according to their character. Some of these are really useful while playing in teams or solo, and therefore lie at the very top of the list, the S-Tier. While others might be completely trash, and in my experience, these are not worth spending your hard-earned bonds.
The A-tier classes are good in their own ways, whereas the B-tier classes are really average, and their usability can vary depending on the player using them. Furthermore, the C and D-tier classes are some of the worst ones in the game. However, you may buy them in your beginner stages.
S-Tier
The S-Tier classes are the best ones available in Dead Rails, providing you with lots of materials and boosts as you start the run. However, they’ll cost you well, so make sure you have enough Treasury Bonds to begin with. Here are the best S-Tier classes in Dead Rails:
Class Name Starting Items Passive Buffs/Debuffs Cost Cowboy 2x Revolver Ammo
1x Saddle
1x Shovel
1x RevolverNothing 50 Vampire 1x Shovel
1x Vampire KnifeIncreased movement speed and melee damage.
But damage from direct sunlight75 High Roller 1x Shovel Sell Items at 1.5x Price
10x chances of getting struck by lightning50 Survivalist 1 Shovel
1 TomahawkLower your health, more damage you inflict 75
Out of the Dead Rails classes above, we definitely reccomend getting the Cowboy as he comes armed with a stack of weapons to fight the undead.
A-Tier
The classes in the A-Tier are also good and can provide you with great starting items and passives. However, compared to the S-Tier classes, they seemed to be lacking while surviving in the barren lands, and are not flexible enough to be used for solo runs. The Alamo is among the best in the A-Tier and can substantially support your team during the runs.
Class Name Starting Items Passive Buffs/Debuffs Cost The Alamo 1x Helmet
3x Metal Sheet
3x Barbed Wire
1x ShovelNothing 50 Werewolf 1x Shovel 2x Movement Speed, Damage, and Health at Night.
0.9x stats during the Day.50 Conductor 2x Coal Drives train at a faster speed 50
B-Tier
Coming to the B-Tier, these classes are quite average in nature, with both pros that we can’t ignore and cons that are big enough not to include them in higher tiers. The most prominent class in this tier is the Miner. With so little cost, you get some efficient passives that can help in both solo and team runs. With that said, here are the rest of the classes.
Class Name Starting Items Passive Buffs/Debuffs Cost Priest 2x Crucifix
2x Holy Water
1x ShovelImmunity from Lightning Strikes 75 Packmaster 1x Shovel Spawns 3 Wolves at starting.
Can tame any Wolf that bites you.35 Miner 1x Mining Helmet
2x Coal
1x PickaxeMines Ores with 2 hits. 15
C-Tier
In the C-Tier, we have a few beginner-friendly classes like Doctor and the Horse that might be of some help at the early stages of the game. However, as you progress, far better classes are available. So, it will be wise to save the bonds now, team up with trustworthy people, and farm the Treasury Bonds.
Class Name Starting Items Passive Buffs/Debuffs Cost Necromancer 1x Shovel 25% to reanimate enemies when killed with Melee weapon.
Costs 10 HP for each reincarnation.35 Arsonist 1x Shovel
4x MolotovDeals 2x Fire Damage 20 Horse 1x Shovel Faster Movement Speed.
No Health RegenerationFree. Can be obtained by completing Horsing Around Quest. (currently unobtainable) Doctor 1x Shovel
2x Bandage
2x Snake OilCan Revive Teammates at the cost of half of your health 15
D-Tier
Finally, the D-Tier consists of some of the worst classes in the game, including Zombie and Ironclad. A couple of them are expensive and don’t provide any great passives. While others are not worth spending your bonds at all.
Class Name Starting Items Passive Buffs/Debuffs Cost Zombie 1x Shovel Can regenerate health by eating dead bodies.
Less detected by enemies.
Cannot use bandages or Snake Oil75 Musician 1x Banjo Can slowly heal your teammates by playing the Banjo 15 None 1x Shovel Nothing Free. Starter Class Ironclad 1x Helmet
1x Chestplate
1x Left Shoulder Armor
1x Right Shoulder Armor
1x Shovel10% Reduced Movement Speed 75
And that ends our Dead Rails classes tier list. Provided you follow the order above, you’ll have a much better idea of what to spend on. So, which Dead Rails class are you going for? Let us know in the comments below!
