Best Solo Classes in Pantheon Rise of the Fallen

Soloing in Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen can be a rewarding way to explore the game world at your own pace. Whether you have limited time or prefer playing independently, certain classes are better suited to the challenges of solo play. This guide will walk you through the top solo classes, their strengths, and tips for maximizing your efficiency.

There really isn’t one class that is best at soloing in Pantheon, but several are viable. Also, soloing in Pantheon isn’t as hard as many players make it out to be and many classes solo just fine. It all depends on what you prefer. The Shaman, Dire Lord, or Paladin are all safe bets and will rarely die if played safe. The Wizard on the other hand is a glass cannon that will kill and level up quickly but will die a lot. The Summoner and Necromancer fit somewhere in between with good DPS and some survivability.

Shaman

Strengths: Versatility, survivability, buffs, and a reliable pet.

Core Abilities:
- Heals: Maintain health through Healing Over Time (HoT) spells.
- Debuffs: Slow enemies with snares and reduce their effectiveness in combat.
- Pet: Summon a spirit companion to aid in combat, tanking or dealing damage.
Playstyle:
- Apply DoTs and keep yourself or your pet healed.
- Use slows to kite tougher enemies while your pet whittles them down.
- Minimal downtime due to mana efficiency and healing abilities.
Tips:
- Use your pet strategically to tank mobs.

Summoner

Strengths: High damage pets, utility, and great burst damage.

Core Abilities:
- Pets: Summon pets with taunts and equip them with gear to enhance their stats.
- Damage Spells: Powerful direct damage (nukes) to quickly eliminate enemies.
- Utility: Buffs and shields to increase your survivability or bolster your pet.
Playstyle:
- Send your pet to tank enemies while you provide damage support from a safe distance.
- Rotate through high-damage spells to keep fights short.
- Manage your pet’s gear to maximize efficiency in combat.
Tips:
- Re-summon pets until you roll the highest level within the spell’s range.

Necromancer

Strengths: DoTs, crowd control, and a tanky pet.

Core Abilities:
- DoTs: Apply multiple damage-over-time spells to wear down enemies.
- Pet: Summon an undead minion to tank or deal damage.
- Utility: Fear, snares, and life-drain abilities for control and sustainability.
Playstyle:
- Kite enemies using snares and fear while stacking DoTs.
- Rely on your pet to tank or draw attention away from you.
- Use life-drain spells to sustain health during prolonged battles.
Tips:
- Manage mana carefully to sustain damage output and control abilities.

Dire Lord

Strengths: Self-healing, damage mitigation, and reliable sustained combat.

Core Abilities:
- Lifetaps: Convert damage dealt into healing.
- Cooldowns: Use abilities that mitigate damage or restore health over time.
- Damage: Decent DPS with a mix of melee and damage-over-time abilities.
Playstyle:
- Focus on physical damage and abilities that heal you based on output.
- Minimal downtime due to a lack of mana dependency.
Tips:
- Find gear that enhances your physical damage and survivability.
- Be cautious with large groups of enemies; Dire Lord excels at single-target fights.

Paladin

Strengths: High survivability, healing, and consistent durability.

Core Abilities:
- Healing: Restore your health during combat with self-healing abilities. Lay on Hands is very useful in emergencies.
- Defense: Wear heavy armor to mitigate incoming damage.
- Damage: Use two-handers for extra damage.
Playstyle:
- Tank mobs effectively with defensive skills and plate armor.
- Use healing to sustain through long fights and minimize downtime.
- Although slower at killing, your ability to survive tough encounters is unmatched.
- Almost no downtime.
Tips:
- Target undead enemies whenever possible for increased efficiency.
- Paladins are not the fastest solo class, but they are one of the safest. Using a good two-hander will greatly increase your DPS.

Monk

Strengths: High DPS, self-healing, and mobility.

Core Abilities:
- DPS: Strong melee abilities that deal significant damage quickly.
- Sustain: Use chi-based healing abilities to recover during or between fights.
- Mobility: Feign Death allows you to escape dangerous situations.
Playstyle:
- Chain pull mobs with little downtime, focusing on efficient damage output.
- Use healing abilities as needed to stay in the fight longer.
- Leverage Feign Death to survive bad pulls or dangerous fights.
Tips:
- Target mobs that can be killed quickly to maintain momentum.
- Gear that enhances DPS will further increase your leveling speed.

Wizard

Strengths: Burst damage, crowd control, and kiting.

Core Abilities:
- Nukes: High-damage spells to kill enemies quickly.
- Crowd Control: Use snares and roots to keep enemies at a distance.
- Escape: High mobility and burst damage allow for efficient combat.
Playstyle:
- Kite enemies using snares and eliminate them before they reach you.
- Manage your focus (mana) to ensure sustained spellcasting during longer fights.
- Avoid engaging multiple enemies at once; Wizards are fragile.
Tips:
- Always have potions or items that restore focus to minimize downtime.
- Focus on mobs with lower health to ensure quick kills.

General Tips for Soloing

Know Your Surroundings: Always stay aware of mob pathing, respawn timers, and potential hazards in your area.
Gear Up: Focus on items that boost your main stats, such as mana regen, health regen, or physical damage. Fight humanoid mobs when you can for gear drops.
Plan for Safety: Have an escape strategy, such as Feign Death or crowd control, in case of unexpected danger.
Experiment with Playstyle: Each class offers unique ways to approach combat; try different tactics to find what works best for you.

While Pantheon emphasizes group play, the right class can make soloing both viable and enjoyable. Whether you prefer the steady pace of a Shaman, the burst damage of a Wizard, or the durability of a Paladin, there’s a class to suit your playstyle. Keep in mind that game mechanics may change as Pantheon progresses through development, so staying adaptable is key to success.