In Protect the Border, the class you equip decides how well you survive the nightly bandit raids on your toll gate. Each class comes with a set health pool, a primary weapon, and a secondary weapon, and stronger classes cost more Gold or Robux to unlock. The ranking below sorts every current class into four tiers so you can see which ones carry you the longest.
Quick answer: Juggernaut is the strongest class overall with 250 HP, an M249, and a Desert Eagle. Spetsnaz is the best Gold-purchasable class at 8,000 Gold, with 200 HP, a Groza, and a CZ75.
Full class tier list
This ranking reflects the class roster as of the August 2026 build. Placement weighs total HP, weapon strength, combat effectiveness against night attackers, and how much value each class returns for its cost.
| Tier | Classes |
|---|---|
| S | Juggernaut, Spetsnaz, Special Forces |
| A | SOS Operator, FBI Specialist, Ghillie Sniper, Field Medic, Black Ops |
| B | Frog Man, Hazmat, SWAT, Customs Officer, Senior Agent |
| C | Hazmat Soldier, Pyromaniac, Patrol Agent, Rookie |
S-tier classes and stats
These three combine the highest health pools with the game’s best weapons, so they hold the gate the longest once night falls. Juggernaut sits at the top on raw HP, but Spetsnaz and Special Forces are the strongest picks you can buy with Gold alone.
| Class | Cost | HP | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juggernaut | 139 Robux | 250 | M249 | Desert Eagle |
| Spetsnaz | 8,000 Gold | 200 | Groza | CZ75 |
| Special Forces | 5,500 Gold | 175 | FN SCAR-L | Colt 1911 |
A-tier classes and stats
A-tier classes carry you from the mid-game into the end-game. They pair solid health with reliable weapons at a price that most players can reach after a few runs. FBI Specialist and Black Ops are the standouts here because their Gold cost is reasonable for the firepower you get.
| Class | Cost | HP | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOS Operator | 140 Robux | 170 | AA-12 | CZ75 |
| FBI Specialist | 5,000 Gold | 160 | Galil | Colt 1911 |
| Ghillie Sniper | 140 Robux | 155 | SVD | Desert Eagle |
| Field Medic | 4,500 Gold | 150 | FAMAS | Medkit |
| Black Ops | 3,000 Gold | 145 | TAR 21 | Colt 1911 |
Field Medic is the odd one out. Its FAMAS is capable, but the Medkit secondary trades stopping power for healing, which suits players who want to stay in a run longer rather than out-shoot every raider.
B-tier classes and stats
B-tier classes are the mid-game workhorses. They give you enough health and weapon control to learn the timing of night raids without overspending. Senior Agent and Customs Officer are the cheapest way to move past the starter loadout.
| Class | Cost | HP | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frog Man | 140 Robux | 160 | AS VAL | Ruger SR9 |
| Hazmat | 4,000 Gold | 150 | Heckler & Koch MP5 | Walther P99 |
| SWAT | 2,500 Gold | 140 | M4A1 | Walther P99 |
| Customs Officer | 1,200 Gold | 130 | UZI | Five-seveN |
| Senior Agent | 500 Gold | 120 | MP9 | Colt 1911 |
C-tier classes
C-tier covers the entry-level and low-value classes. Rookie is the free starter with 110 HP and no primary weapon, and Patrol Agent is the first cheap upgrade at 100 Gold. Hazmat Soldier and Pyromaniac are premium classes, but their stats trail cheaper Gold options, which keeps them low here.
| Class | Cost | HP | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazmat Soldier | 140 Robux | 145 | FAMAS | Colt 1911 |
| Pyromaniac | 140 Robux | 145 | Flamethrower | CZ75 |
| Patrol Agent | 100 Gold | 110 | Heckler & Koch MP7 | Glock 17 |
| Rookie | Starter | 110 | None | Five-seveN |
How to unlock classes and earn Gold
Regular classes are bought with Gold, while premium classes require Robux. You earn Gold by completing runs, claiming daily rewards, and redeeming codes in the Shop. If you want to reach Spetsnaz, the strongest non-premium option, plan for the 8,000 Gold price and grind runs or bank daily rewards over several sessions.
Note: When you buy a class, its loadout appears in the Shop and can be equipped before your next run. Check that your equipped class shows the correct HP and weapons before the raid begins so you know the purchase went through.
If you are just starting out, work up through the Gold classes in order of price. Each step raises your HP and hands you a stronger primary weapon, so progression through the tiers is steady rather than gated behind one expensive jump.
