One of the more complex classes, Archer, utilizing the Shard of Sight, can deal both physical and magical damage, sometimes at the same time. The Archer is a very powerful addition to the party, but his versatility is what gives him strength. The ability for the archer to adapt to what drops, changing up the strategy in between encounters, makes him a force to be reckoned with.

The Barbarian is the simplest of starting classes, preferring to deal a great deal of damage with physical attacks instead of crushing his or her enemies with abilities. The Barbarian, using the Shard of Blunt Fists, can increase his physical damage every turn, allowing him the opportunity to hit for almost double every time.

The Cleric is devoted to healing allies above else, with the Shard of Restoration providing them with nothing but optimal healing abilities. Though weak on offense, beside basic attacks with their club, they are ideal for most parties due to their ability to help the party sustain. The Cleric is using a shield in their off-handed slot.

The Damaging Cleric is a Hybrid Caster, utilizing simple heals and shields to keep their allies alive while also possessing simple casting spells to damage your foes. Though not the best at either damaging foes or healing allies, the damaging cleric can be a useful addition to a party that is great at mitigating damage.

The Mage is the most powerful magical class to start the game with, utilizing the Shard of Energy to rain down magical destruction upon the battlefield. Though simple to use, the Mage is a legitimate force in By Gods and Kings and should never be taken lightly.

A very difficult and unique starting class, the Illusionist has multiple roles. With the ability to redirect enemy attacks, enhance allies attacks, and keep an endless supply of cards in their hand, the Illusionist can alter the battlefield in a single turn. Though not powerful on its own, and relying heavily on his allies, the Illusionist, utilizing the Shard of Illusions, can be a force to be reckoned with.

The Shielding Tank is a character that is meant to take the damage that is directed at other players. The gear they wear is heavy, giving stats to defense and hit points while sacrificing a great deal of Speed (SPD). The Shielding Tank is using a shield in their off-hand equipped slot.

The Taunting Tank model is for a player who wishes to control his or her enemies attacks, drawing them to you instead of to your allies. You sacrifice your Speed and your Power for Hit Points and Defense.

One of the tougher classes to start as, due to the complex nature of the Shard of Cunning, the thief utilizes their speed to manipulate the field, steal cards from their enemies, and upset the balance between friends and foes. The Thief is opting not to use a shield in their one-handed slot to maximize speed, though a shield can be selected if chosen. See the basic character creator for more information.

The warrior, a very simple character, uses a high physical bonus to punish his or her enemies. The warrior uses his abilities to deliver vast amounts of damage to punish his or her enemies, keeping it simple and wrecking the battlefield.