An open world RPG with best in class systems

There are a lot of great open world games out there, but very few of them have class systems. Some of the best games of all time involve class systems Final Fantasy Tactics and Dragon Quest 9: Sentinels of the Starry Sky. If only the games were open world, but regardless, in-game courses can be a lot of fun to help customize the player experience.

Some examples of open world games include Nioh 3which is an action game while Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a moving example. How do these class systems work and what other games are on the list? Let's get this joint sorted.

Nioh 3

Samurai vs Ninja

Nioh 3 is the latest entry in the series, featuring a character creator and a time mechanic that allows players to travel to different eras, each with large open areas to explore that aren't completely open, but close enough. New to this game are replaceable classes. Previously, players could only build their character as a samurai, but now they can change to a ninja on the fly.

Each class has unique weapons and armor that only they can equip, and they can even face enemies by swapping between them mid-fight, giving the ability to swap a strategic element. Two classes may seem minimal, but it's enough to get by Nioh 3 on the list because the action is so tight in this open samurai/ninja game.

Monster Hunter Wilds

Weapon based class system

Monster Hunter Wilds it doesn't explicitly have classes like a traditional action RPG, but it does have fourteen weapons that essentially function as classes. For example, a bow would be a ranged class. When players choose a weapon and go on a hunt to obtain monster parts, they are presented with a weapon skill tree that branches from the default weapon for that class into different categories.

A bow can have builds based on non-elemental, fire, water, or poison damage, just to have some options. The weapon trees are huge, varied, and since each weapon is very unique, it takes time to learn them properly.

Xenoblade Chronicles X

Branching class skill tree

Xenoblade Chronicles X she is the only one Xenoblade Chronicles game that has a character creator with a specific class system yet. The members of the supporting party all have their own roles, but the chosen hero will start as an experienced master, a basic role called Drifter.

Once this class is mastered, they can split into one of three classes: Striker, Commando, or Enforcer. Each class has exclusive skills that they can learn and equipment that they can equip, and once these classes are mastered individually, players can switch to a new class. Attacker can become Samurai Marksman or Shield Tripper so overall Xenoblade Chronicles X he has a good branching ability/class tree to follow to play the hero his way.

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Ordinary jobs are weird

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the eighth major series Yakuza game and the other features a turn-based game with a class system called Jobs. Some characters have exclusive Jobs, but overall Jobs are more gender exclusive. Women can become Kunoichi, while men can be Samurai, for example.

Leveling up Jobs unlocks new skill levels, and some of these skills can be carried over once players choose other Jobs, so there's a bit of cross-classing. Outside of battle, players can freely control or switch between Jobs whenever they feel like it, and while it may not be traditional for an RPG, from Cabbie to Aquanaut, they make for fun gameplay.

Diablo 4

Diverse skill tree

Diablo 4 is a top-down action RPG that initially gave players five classes to choose from, including Barbarian, Sorcerer, Rogue, Necromancer, and Druid, but now there are three more, including Spiritborn, Paladin, and Warlock. Each one plays differently, and as players drop down their skill trees, one class will be different from the last.

For example, one player may prefer to fully invest in fire magic or ice skills, or try to be a jack of all trades for their Warlock. Rogue can engage in stealth assassinations, traps, bow and more. If players don't like their build then they can respect it and this amount of customization is why it's one of the better Diablo games in terms of classes.

Final Fantasy 14

The most extensive working system

Final Fantasy 14 is an MMO with a world so massive it could almost fit all the other games on the list. Final Fantasy has always been good with its class systems, called Jobs, and after several major expansions since 2013 Final Fantasy 14 is loaded with Jobs. Players can start with simple quests and focus on those paths to higher levels as they pass approved related quests.

A Gladiator could become a Paladin, while a Thaumaturge could become a Black Mage, for example. The options are beyond other MMOs, and a single character can switch between jobs if they choose, which is also rare in an MMO.

Kingdom of Amalur: Showdown

Create your own class

Players can create their own character Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning because they are survivors of death and no longer have a destiny. This means they can create any type of hero they want, but there are no traditional classes in the game.

The skill tree is varied enough that players who are used to classes in action RPGs will see typical class outlines. By investing in spells like lightning and earth magic, players can become more mage-like, and if they want to be a tank, then there are big guns and good stat builds. With some of the best combat in an open world game, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning remains a hidden gem not only in the class department.

Vision of mana

Character specific classes

Vision of mana is one of the few Moll games with classes, and players can unlock its class system in about an hour or two, depending on the amount of exploration. The classes are called Vessels and are tied to elemental creatures that are unlocked throughout the story. The first one is the wind element and can be equipped by the two default playable characters Val and Careena.

Both classes will be powered by wind energy, but they are different classes. Careena can become a dancer and get buffs for weapons, while Val all becomes a Rune Knight and keeps his sword from his starting class. Leveling up will earn you points that players can spend to unlock abilities for their class, and this applies to all classes in the game.

Dragon's Dogma 2

Professional diving

Dragon's Dogma 2 is an action RPG that allows players to create two characters at the start, one a hero and the other an AI-controlled pawn to tag along with them. For the hero, players can choose a base class called Profession, including Archer, Fighter, Mage, and Thief. As players level up and complete quests, they can eventually unlock new class levels such as Advanced and Hybrid.

For example, a mage can become a Wizard to continue to focus on spells, or a Magic Archer to add some weapon-based skills to the mix. Because this world is full of danger, at similar levels to Soulslike, finding the best class to suit a particular playstyle will be key to progressing in Dragon's Dogma 2along with a selection of pawns to help diversify the party's classes.