Revised August 25, 2025

Season 3: Beneath Ancient Skies brings fresh updates for Eleventh Hour Games’ popular action RPG. Recent changes include substantial class adjustments, revised summoning mechanics, and exclusive endgame equipment introduced on August 21.

This dungeon-crawling title shines through its versatile character progression system. With numerous specialization paths available, our updated ranking helps players identify optimized builds for the current meta. Below you’ll find an organized breakdown of specialization effectiveness in Season 3’s competitive landscape.

Current Specialization Rankings for Season 3

While every specialization remains viable, certain options demonstrate superior performance in endgame scenarios. Our evaluation considers clear speed, survivability, and adaptability across various gameplay modes.

Tier	Specialization
C	Druid, Forge Guard
B	Bladedancer, Marksman, Shaman, Sorcerer, Spellblade, Warlock
A	Lich, Necromancer, Paladin, Runemaster
S	Beastmaster, Falconer, Void Knight

Top Performers in Current Meta

Elite-Tier Specializations

These specializations dominate leaderboards with exceptional performance across all content types, offering strong damage output and survivability combinations.

Beastmaster Analysis

Dominates through powerful companion synergies, particularly effective for both solo and group play. Recent adjustments to summon scaling have solidified its top position.

• Recommended setups: Ursine Companion and Tempest Avian variants currently outperform other configurations

Void Knight Breakdown

Maintains strong positioning despite balance adjustments, utilizing spatial anomalies and sustain mechanics for high-difficulty content.

• Optimal builds: Singularity Strike and Vortex Path remain premier choices

High-Performance Alternatives

These options provide flexible playstyles with strong damage potential, requiring moderate investment to excel in endgame scenarios.

Runemaster Insights

Offers diverse elemental combinations through its unique glyph system, rewarding strategic ability rotations and situational awareness.

• Top configurations: Crystal Matrix and Frostbound Edge variations

Paladin Overview

Provides balanced offense and defense, particularly effective in drawn-out engagements. Area denial capabilities make it valuable in group scenarios.

• Popular options: Divine Hammer variants showcase particular strength

Situation-Dependent Options

While functional, these specializations often require specific gear or playstyle adjustments to match higher-tier performance.

Warlock Considerations

Specializes in persistent damage effects but requires careful positioning and cooldown management to maximize effectiveness.

• Viable approaches: Cursed Spirit and Infernal Orb configurations

Specialized Build Candidates

These options appeal to specific playstyles or theorycrafters, requiring significant optimization to compete with mainstream choices.

Archetype	Playstyle Focus	Specializations
Mage	Elemental manipulation, complex rotations	Sorcerer, Spellblade, Runemaster
Rogue	Mobility-focused combat	Bladedancer, Marksman, Falconer
Acolyte	Minion-based strategies	Lich, Necromancer, Warlock
Primalist	Companion synergy	Beastmaster, Druid, Shaman
Sentinel	Defensive mastery	Force Guard, Void Knight, Paladin